55Fantastic space to walk, sniff, run full speed, practice recalls and enjoy off leash time in general. Fence: very secure. Details: so thoughtful, including water/toys/trash area. The design was the best, though. A nice combination of mowed area, shade, underbrush for exploring. Our dog loved disappearing into the side trail for a second to sniff then leaping out to meet us as we walked. Can't wait to go back.Diane L.
Diane L.
August 2021
Fantastic space to walk, sniff, run full speed, practice recalls and enjoy off leash time in general. Fence: very secure. Details: so thoughtful, including water/toys/trash area. The design was the best, though. A nice combination of mowed area, shade, underbrush for exploring. Our dog loved disappearing into the side trail for a second to sniff then leaping out to meet us as we walked. Can't wait to go back.
Three plus private fully fenced in acres of running and romping in the woods. | Sniffspot
55This was our first time using Sniffspot and we loved this one! It was very private and had a ton of space for our pup to run around and explore. The owner went above and beyond and included nice touches like a water bowl, some toys, poop bags and a garbage can. We plan on coming back and would recommend.Marina N.
Marina N.
June 2021
This was our first time using Sniffspot and we loved this one! It was very private and had a ton of space for our pup to run around and explore. The owner went above and beyond and included nice touches like a water bowl, some toys, poop bags and a garbage can. We plan on coming back and would recommend.
Three plus private fully fenced in acres of running and romping in the woods. | Sniffspot
55This space was exactly as promised Very clean and beautiful. Plenty of room for my dog to run and explore. Stacy is a wonderful host, leaving water and toys out. Anna S.
Anna S.
April 2021
This space was exactly as promised Very clean and beautiful. Plenty of room for my dog to run and explore. Stacy is a wonderful host, leaving water and toys out.
Three plus private fully fenced in acres of running and romping in the woods. | Sniffspot
55My husband and I brought our two Saluki race dogs to this Sniff Spot and were highly impressed with the mix of open spaces to "open up" and trees for shade. Drinking water and interactive dog toys were above and beyond. Our dogs (and us) had a great time!Jean C.
Jean C.
April 2021
My husband and I brought our two Saluki race dogs to this Sniff Spot and were highly impressed with the mix of open spaces to "open up" and trees for shade. Drinking water and interactive dog toys were above and beyond. Our dogs (and us) had a great time!
Three plus private fully fenced in acres of running and romping in the woods. | Sniffspot
55We took our reactive dog here for the first time and it was amazing!! He doesn’t like other dogs so its very hard to get him good exercise. Its fully fenced in with lots of room to run, toys for your dog to use, a bench to sit, a garbage can for poop bags, signs of where to go and even towels for muddy paws. 10/10 recommend and we will definitely be back :) Ellie O.
Ellie O.
March 2021
We took our reactive dog here for the first time and it was amazing!! He doesn’t like other dogs so its very hard to get him good exercise. Its fully fenced in with lots of room to run, toys for your dog to use, a bench to sit, a garbage can for poop bags, signs of where to go and even towels for muddy paws. 10/10 recommend and we will definitely be back :)
Three plus private fully fenced in acres of running and romping in the woods. | Sniffspot
55We had an amazing time! Our dogs are very reactive and so it was lovely to have a place where they just got to be happy and chase each other. We will definitely be coming back.Catherine J.
Catherine J.
March 2021
We had an amazing time! Our dogs are very reactive and so it was lovely to have a place where they just got to be happy and chase each other. We will definitely be coming back.
Three plus private fully fenced in acres of running and romping in the woods. | Sniffspot
55This place was perfect! Clean, well-maintained, had a trash can and bags for poop, even had towels to wipe puppy paws afterwards! My pup spent two full hours sniffing and racing around, exploring the little groups of trees and piles of bricks. Also very new, secure fence, no holes or anything. Jess B.
Jess B.
March 2021
This place was perfect! Clean, well-maintained, had a trash can and bags for poop, even had towels to wipe puppy paws afterwards! My pup spent two full hours sniffing and racing around, exploring the little groups of trees and piles of bricks. Also very new, secure fence, no holes or anything.
Three plus private fully fenced in acres of running and romping in the woods. | Sniffspot
55This sniffspot location is the best! Stacy has towels hanging on the gate to use when we leave if the dogs have wet or muddy feet, and there are toys for my dogs to run and play with. One of my dogs starts to whine when we turn onto her street now he is so excited to be there!Karen F.
Karen F.
March 2021
This sniffspot location is the best! Stacy has towels hanging on the gate to use when we leave if the dogs have wet or muddy feet, and there are toys for my dogs to run and play with. One of my dogs starts to whine when we turn onto her street now he is so excited to be there!
Three plus private fully fenced in acres of running and romping in the woods. | Sniffspot
55This is a great spot, perfect for our reactive dog! Very quiet and there were blankets and toys left out for us to play with. Stacy was super kind and we are so glad we found this gem.Eva C.
Eva C.
February 2021
This is a great spot, perfect for our reactive dog! Very quiet and there were blankets and toys left out for us to play with. Stacy was super kind and we are so glad we found this gem.
Three plus private fully fenced in acres of running and romping in the woods. | Sniffspot
55Such a great set up! It was like having our own private wooded and fenced-in dog park... Complete with picnic table, balls, poop bags/garbage can. Our two dogs had a blast and I suspect will be content to lay around for the rest of the day. Will be back as soon as we can ❤Chelsea C.
Chelsea C.
February 2021
Such a great set up! It was like having our own private wooded and fenced-in dog park... Complete with picnic table, balls, poop bags/garbage can. Our two dogs had a blast and I suspect will be content to lay around for the rest of the day. Will be back as soon as we can ❤
Three plus private fully fenced in acres of running and romping in the woods. | Sniffspot
55The space is beautiful and peaceful. So much room for our energetic pup to run! The owners even greeted us with a delicious treat for him to enjoy during our play time. Easy to find and well marked. We will return!Jennifer J.
Jennifer J.
February 2021
The space is beautiful and peaceful. So much room for our energetic pup to run! The owners even greeted us with a delicious treat for him to enjoy during our play time. Easy to find and well marked. We will return!
Three plus private fully fenced in acres of running and romping in the woods. | Sniffspot
55This was our first time using Sniffspot and I have to say we found the perfect one! This large fenced in yard is like a private dog park. It was organised and well maintained, with shoveled walkways in the snow for the humans to walk through! There were even some balls for my dog to play with and a bench for me! We had a great time playing fetch and practicing recall. Great space for training. Stacy was very flexible and let us use the space for an extra 15 mins because we were late to get there. She even gave Millie a homemade cod skin treat. We are definitely coming back here. Urja O.
Urja O.
February 2021
This was our first time using Sniffspot and I have to say we found the perfect one! This large fenced in yard is like a private dog park. It was organised and well maintained, with shoveled walkways in the snow for the humans to walk through! There were even some balls for my dog to play with and a bench for me! We had a great time playing fetch and practicing recall. Great space for training. Stacy was very flexible and let us use the space for an extra 15 mins because we were late to get there. She even gave Millie a homemade cod skin treat. We are definitely coming back here.
Three plus private fully fenced in acres of running and romping in the woods. | Sniffspot
55Stacy is so wonderful to share this space with us! The property is spacious, had shoveled paths in the snow, and toys and dog blankets throughout for use. There are adjacent properties but it’s a pretty quiet area so I was very comfortable there with my reactive dog. I could hear some dogs barking but it was way off in the distance.Gina B.
Gina B.
February 2021
Stacy is so wonderful to share this space with us! The property is spacious, had shoveled paths in the snow, and toys and dog blankets throughout for use. There are adjacent properties but it’s a pretty quiet area so I was very comfortable there with my reactive dog. I could hear some dogs barking but it was way off in the distance.
Three plus private fully fenced in acres of running and romping in the woods. | Sniffspot
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FAQ about our Brainerd 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. 100% of reviews on Sniffspot visits in the Brainerd 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 5 fully fenced dog parks in the area. If your dog is reactive to other dogs, you can visit one of our 1 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.
Does Brainerd have any fully fenced dog parks?
Sniffspot has 5 fully fenced dog parks in or near Brainerd. Browse all fully enclosed options.
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