55The space was huge & spacious for sniffing & exploring! There is plenty of balls/toys for tossing, fetching, agility course to try out, & chair/pagoda to relax for the humans. Also as noted, there is LOTS of poop bags & receptacles available which is super convenient for picking up poop. We did hear barking at a distance but did not see dogs or other domestic animals. The field is mowed & dry this time of year.
For reactive dogs visiting: My dog is reactive (fearful of) other dogs, not humans. The day of our visit, it was earlier in the morning around 8:30 am. We did spot 2 different dogs with their humans at separate times going on their walk on the road upon our arrival. My dog did not see them since we waited until they passed. We mostly stayed at the upper 2/3 of the field away from road. No other dogs were seen walking during our visit. The road does not have sidewalk or walking friendly access so there would be a lower chance of foot traffic with dog walkers. Keep that in mind if your dog can run the full length of the field to bark/lunge/charge as dogs walking by along the road. Overall, we felt comfortable enough in the space & would visit again. cathy w.
cathy w.
September 2023
The space was huge & spacious for sniffing & exploring! There is plenty of balls/toys for tossing, fetching, agility course to try out, & chair/pagoda to relax for the humans. Also as noted, there is LOTS of poop bags & receptacles available which is super convenient for picking up poop. We did hear barking at a distance but did not see dogs or other domestic animals. The field is mowed & dry this time of year.
For reactive dogs visiting: My dog is reactive (fearful of) other dogs, not humans. The day of our visit, it was earlier in the morning around 8:30 am. We did spot 2 different dogs with their humans at separate times going on their walk on the road upon our arrival. My dog did not see them since we waited until they passed. We mostly stayed at the upper 2/3 of the field away from road. No other dogs were seen walking during our visit. The road does not have sidewalk or walking friendly access so there would be a lower chance of foot traffic with dog walkers. Keep that in mind if your dog can run the full length of the field to bark/lunge/charge as dogs walking by along the road. Overall, we felt comfortable enough in the space & would visit again.
55Our 2nd time at this SniffSpot was just as good as the first time. Lots of room for our dog to run around, water available, comfy seating for the humans, easy parking.Sarah K.
Sarah K.
September 2023
Our 2nd time at this SniffSpot was just as good as the first time. Lots of room for our dog to run around, water available, comfy seating for the humans, easy parking.
55Beautiful spot! Easy to find, very clear directions. Long and narrow lot with the shade/porch swing at the far end.
The agility equipment was great to have, and we'll definitely be back!
Some chickens visible/audible on the other side of the fence and a couple vehicles driving by, but no dogs/people/large livestock visibleElliott P.
Elliott P.
September 2023
Beautiful spot! Easy to find, very clear directions. Long and narrow lot with the shade/porch swing at the far end.
The agility equipment was great to have, and we'll definitely be back!
Some chickens visible/audible on the other side of the fence and a couple vehicles driving by, but no dogs/people/large livestock visible
55First time I used this and it was such an amazing experience! Easy to get to and know where to park/how to get in/ use some features etc.
Dogs had such a good time sniffing, playing with the toys and running!
There was shade with chairs where you could sit down and relax while the dogs play.
Definitely will be booking again here! So worth it!!Cristina D.
Cristina D.
August 2023
First time I used this and it was such an amazing experience! Easy to get to and know where to park/how to get in/ use some features etc.
Dogs had such a good time sniffing, playing with the toys and running!
There was shade with chairs where you could sit down and relax while the dogs play.
Definitely will be booking again here! So worth it!!
55Sequoia had so much fun! Huge field to run in with very few holes, which was nice. The spot was very peaceful, clean, and spacious. I left with a very happy dog. Rebecca M.
Rebecca M.
August 2023
Sequoia had so much fun! Huge field to run in with very few holes, which was nice. The spot was very peaceful, clean, and spacious. I left with a very happy dog.
55This was a great space! Front portion of the field is shaded by a tree in addition to having the sitting structure. The field is large and all within view of the various chairs. I appreciated that it looked like most of the mole holes were filled in. Kerry M.
Kerry M.
August 2023
This was a great space! Front portion of the field is shaded by a tree in addition to having the sitting structure. The field is large and all within view of the various chairs. I appreciated that it looked like most of the mole holes were filled in.
55My dogs and son had a great time running around this HUGE fenced field! The shaded swing bench was nice as well! A ton of dog toys too and obstacle corse! Highly recommend! Alexys L.
Alexys L.
August 2023
My dogs and son had a great time running around this HUGE fenced field! The shaded swing bench was nice as well! A ton of dog toys too and obstacle corse! Highly recommend!
55A very nice spot! Plenty of toys to choose from, some ability equipment to try out, and lots of room to run. My dog personally really enjoyed the jolly ball and the hanging balls. Being able to use the hose to cool her down was a nice addition as well. Will visit again!Adam D.
Adam D.
August 2023
A very nice spot! Plenty of toys to choose from, some ability equipment to try out, and lots of room to run. My dog personally really enjoyed the jolly ball and the hanging balls. Being able to use the hose to cool her down was a nice addition as well. Will visit again!
55Jim's spot is great! It's clean with thoughtful amenities and my boy had the best time. My only concern is the fence against the road is less than 5ft tall, maybe 4.5ft at the highest, and is a wire fence. This is only an issue if your dog is prey-driven like mine... I will, sadly, not be back to this location for that reason. I'm still giving 5 stars because, for most dogs, what is provided is perfect. Thank you, Jim! Ashley F.
Ashley F.
August 2023
Jim's spot is great! It's clean with thoughtful amenities and my boy had the best time. My only concern is the fence against the road is less than 5ft tall, maybe 4.5ft at the highest, and is a wire fence. This is only an issue if your dog is prey-driven like mine... I will, sadly, not be back to this location for that reason. I'm still giving 5 stars because, for most dogs, what is provided is perfect. Thank you, Jim!
55My dog Daisy loves coming here! There is so much space for her to run around and it’s stocked with fun toys and balls for her to play with. There was even a little agility course which is new! She was too distracted by one of the balls to participate, but maybe next time we’ll try it out. Leslie B.
Leslie B.
August 2023
My dog Daisy loves coming here! There is so much space for her to run around and it’s stocked with fun toys and balls for her to play with. There was even a little agility course which is new! She was too distracted by one of the balls to participate, but maybe next time we’ll try it out.
55There was plenty of room for my two dogs to have a ball. Lots of toys available, also agility!! We had FUN! My boys were TIRED for the rest of the daySara A.
Sara A.
August 2023
There was plenty of room for my two dogs to have a ball. Lots of toys available, also agility!! We had FUN! My boys were TIRED for the rest of the day
552nd time at this wonderful location. My pup loves it here, especially after being cooped up at home the last couple of days because of the smoky air. This scenic rural location is also a nice place for me to have some unwind time away from the daily grind. Highly recommended!Sunil S.
Sunil S.
September 2023
2nd time at this wonderful location. My pup loves it here, especially after being cooped up at home the last couple of days because of the smoky air. This scenic rural location is also a nice place for me to have some unwind time away from the daily grind. Highly recommended!
55This is a perfect spot for dogs with energy. There is a large mowed area for them to run as fast as they can. Jim has seen to every visitor's needs including water!Greer M.
Greer M.
September 2023
This is a perfect spot for dogs with energy. There is a large mowed area for them to run as fast as they can. Jim has seen to every visitor's needs including water!
55Today we brought our 2 dogs to Jim’s SniffSpot,the property was clean with plenty of toys and play items,a water source is available,they even have 2 beds in a shady open seating area,they have seating for the people as well,orang cones denoting parking are right at the entrance on the right side,all in all a great spot to let your pups run a muck🐾Ryan I.
Ryan I.
September 2023
Today we brought our 2 dogs to Jim’s SniffSpot,the property was clean with plenty of toys and play items,a water source is available,they even have 2 beds in a shady open seating area,they have seating for the people as well,orang cones denoting parking are right at the entrance on the right side,all in all a great spot to let your pups run a muck🐾
55Perfect for long ball throws and dogs that love to run. There's also some fun agility equipment set up (tunnel, jumps, and weave poles) and balls tied up on a cable to bat around and tug. Simon had an absolute blast.
Only challenge was the goats and chickens on the other side of the fence - we definitely had to redirect him because they are apparently fascinating. I also felt bad because he startled them too. If your dog is similar, stick closer to the end near the gate. Heather W.
Heather W.
September 2023
Perfect for long ball throws and dogs that love to run. There's also some fun agility equipment set up (tunnel, jumps, and weave poles) and balls tied up on a cable to bat around and tug. Simon had an absolute blast.
Only challenge was the goats and chickens on the other side of the fence - we definitely had to redirect him because they are apparently fascinating. I also felt bad because he startled them too. If your dog is similar, stick closer to the end near the gate.
55Our dogs had an absolute blast here! They had so much space to run and there were lots of toys provided that they really enjoyed. We will definitely be going back!Gemma F.
Gemma F.
September 2023
Our dogs had an absolute blast here! They had so much space to run and there were lots of toys provided that they really enjoyed. We will definitely be going back!
55Perfect spot. Large and open with toys, water shade, seating, supplies for clean up, and everything you might need. Daniel P.
Daniel P.
September 2023
Perfect spot. Large and open with toys, water shade, seating, supplies for clean up, and everything you might need.
How do Occidental's private dog parks work?
Private rentals by the hour
Our hosts are locals that are renting their yards and private land to dog owners
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Spots are designed for safety and both hosts and guests are reviewed after each visit
Designed for private play
Only the people and dogs in your booking are allowed in the spot during your visit
Reactive dogs welcome
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FAQ about our Occidental dog parks
Are dog parks good for dogs?
It is important for dogs to have off leash exercise to sniff and run. But the free and open nature of public dog parks has drawbacks. There could be aggressive dogs, disease transmission and cleanliness issues. For this reason, many dog behaviorists discourage visiting public dog parks and recommend Sniffspot's private dog parks. Sniffspot private dog parks only allow one guest to book at a time and are not open to the public, which solves many of these issues.
Are dog parks safe?
While public dog parks have a number of safety issues, such as aggressive dogs, disease transmission and general cleanliness, Sniffspot dog parks much safer than public dog parks. With Sniffspot all bookings are private for just you and dogs you bring with you and we require all dogs to be vaccinated (or have equivalent titers). All Sniffspot locations are vetted and reviewed by guests so you can find the perfect place for you and your dog. 96% of reviews on Sniffspot visits in the Occidental area are 5 stars.
How do I know if a dog park works for my dog?
You can filter Sniffspot dog parks by fencing and distractions. If your dog doesn't have good recall, you can visit one of our 51 fully fenced dog parks in the area. If your dog is reactive to other dogs, you can visit one of our 6 off leash areas where there are no dogs audible or visible nearby. You can also filter locations to avoid other domestic animals and people. We also recommend reading reviews and reaching out to the host with any questions.