55Expansive, beautiful lawn for our dogs to run around in! There was plenty of shade and a sparkling pool to dip your toes in
Ruben was an excellent host!Melissa C.
Melissa C.
May 2024
Expansive, beautiful lawn for our dogs to run around in! There was plenty of shade and a sparkling pool to dip your toes in
Ruben was an excellent host!
Ruben's 1 Acre Fully Fenced Private Dog Park In Merced | Sniffspot
55Ruben is a very gracious host! There is shaded tree cover along the street and on the driveway left of the house near the entry gate for parking. The yard is spacious, clean, and well-maintained. There's lots of comfy seating and shade cover for humans and plenty of trees for shade along the edges of the yard for dogs. The fencing is all 6 ft wooden fence in good shape. We didn't see or hear any other dogs while we were out there. The gate uses a wire to close from the inside. The host is in the process of getting a better latch, but this worked fine for us once he showed us. We went for the pool but only one of ours dared to do more than dip in her toes. Everyone still had an amazing time and came home happy and tired!Jacob L.
Jacob L.
May 2024
Ruben is a very gracious host! There is shaded tree cover along the street and on the driveway left of the house near the entry gate for parking. The yard is spacious, clean, and well-maintained. There's lots of comfy seating and shade cover for humans and plenty of trees for shade along the edges of the yard for dogs. The fencing is all 6 ft wooden fence in good shape. We didn't see or hear any other dogs while we were out there. The gate uses a wire to close from the inside. The host is in the process of getting a better latch, but this worked fine for us once he showed us. We went for the pool but only one of ours dared to do more than dip in her toes. Everyone still had an amazing time and came home happy and tired!
55Such a great space for dogs to run around off leash and burn off energy! My Border Collie/Aussie mix is super anxious and reactive. So much that I can’t let him run around for too long in our backyard because we have Yorkies next door who spend most of their time in the garage or outside and their yapping gets him riled up. This was a great alternative to just going for a run in our neighborhood. Will definitely be back. Ranger approved 😁💖Norma S.
Norma S.
September 2022
Such a great space for dogs to run around off leash and burn off energy! My Border Collie/Aussie mix is super anxious and reactive. So much that I can’t let him run around for too long in our backyard because we have Yorkies next door who spend most of their time in the garage or outside and their yapping gets him riled up. This was a great alternative to just going for a run in our neighborhood. Will definitely be back. Ranger approved 😁💖
2 Fully Fenced Acres in Oakdale, CA for your Pups to Run & Play | Sniffspot
55My three fur babies never get tired of visiting Debbie's Sniff Spot dog park! I truly appreciate her opening this beautiful area on her property where myself and others can let our dogs run wild, dig for squirrels, and just be dogs! Thank you!Shannon H.
Shannon H.
September 2022
My three fur babies never get tired of visiting Debbie's Sniff Spot dog park! I truly appreciate her opening this beautiful area on her property where myself and others can let our dogs run wild, dig for squirrels, and just be dogs! Thank you!
2 Fully Fenced Acres in Oakdale, CA for your Pups to Run & Play | Sniffspot
55Congratulations to Shannon for being our 100th FIVE STAR review! We appreciate you and everyone who has visited and are happy to provide a safe place for your pups to run, play and get their energy out! Debbie K.
Debbie K.
September 2022
Congratulations to Shannon for being our 100th FIVE STAR review! We appreciate you and everyone who has visited and are happy to provide a safe place for your pups to run, play and get their energy out!
2 Fully Fenced Acres in Oakdale, CA for your Pups to Run & Play | Sniffspot
55We had a great time at out VERY FIRST sniffspot! Debbie is awesome, definitely made me feel right at home. I was nervous bringing Penny because she is a anxious/high stress dog but they LOVED it. She had a great visit. Treats and water are available and definitely took advantage of the sunshade. Thank you over and over again!! Justine L.
Justine L.
October 2022
We had a great time at out VERY FIRST sniffspot! Debbie is awesome, definitely made me feel right at home. I was nervous bringing Penny because she is a anxious/high stress dog but they LOVED it. She had a great visit. Treats and water are available and definitely took advantage of the sunshade. Thank you over and over again!!
2 Fully Fenced Acres in Oakdale, CA for your Pups to Run & Play | Sniffspot
55So nice to find a private, big and secure area we could bring our large dog to run free! Such a great price at only $10 an hour (for one dog), and many amenities included on site... Treats, water, bowls, toys and clean up items! We parents enjoyed the chairs and shade provided also! The only downside being-It is very dusty! The owner Debbie is very nice and accommodating! Beautiful views of the foothills. Quick and easy to book online!Corinne W.
Corinne W.
October 2022
So nice to find a private, big and secure area we could bring our large dog to run free! Such a great price at only $10 an hour (for one dog), and many amenities included on site... Treats, water, bowls, toys and clean up items! We parents enjoyed the chairs and shade provided also! The only downside being-It is very dusty! The owner Debbie is very nice and accommodating! Beautiful views of the foothills. Quick and easy to book online!
2 Fully Fenced Acres in Oakdale, CA for your Pups to Run & Play | Sniffspot
55Debbie’s place continues to be the BEST spot around! It’s so great knowing that my dog has a safe, secure place to run and enjoy being out of the house 🐾Katie B.
Katie B.
October 2022
Debbie’s place continues to be the BEST spot around! It’s so great knowing that my dog has a safe, secure place to run and enjoy being out of the house 🐾
2 Fully Fenced Acres in Oakdale, CA for your Pups to Run & Play | Sniffspot
55We had so much fun! Clean area and the whole place is well secured. We saw no dogs or people. She had lots of toys, treats, water, and poop bags. 10/10 recommend, will definitely be back! 😁Rebeca P.
Rebeca P.
October 2022
We had so much fun! Clean area and the whole place is well secured. We saw no dogs or people. She had lots of toys, treats, water, and poop bags. 10/10 recommend, will definitely be back! 😁
2 Fully Fenced Acres in Oakdale, CA for your Pups to Run & Play | Sniffspot
55Absolutely loved it! The fence was secure. There were plenty of toys, water, shade, and space to run. Debbie the owner is a gem. I have an anxious dog that is not welcomed at dog parks and this was a perfect SAFE space for him. I will book again. Debbie also offers training and we will be booking with her soon. I can’t say enough good things about this location. The dogs were poop’d after their hour here. Our hearts are full! Andrea F.
Andrea F.
June 2022
Absolutely loved it! The fence was secure. There were plenty of toys, water, shade, and space to run. Debbie the owner is a gem. I have an anxious dog that is not welcomed at dog parks and this was a perfect SAFE space for him. I will book again. Debbie also offers training and we will be booking with her soon. I can’t say enough good things about this location. The dogs were poop’d after their hour here. Our hearts are full!
2 Fully Fenced Acres in Oakdale, CA for your Pups to Run & Play | Sniffspot
55We stopped here for a much needed break on a 1300 mile moving road trip with our reactive dog. Debbie was so nice and welcomed us at the gate. This was the first Sniffspot we could go off-leash and still feel secure - it was amazing! We loved the shaded barn area (it was very hot the day we went) which was set up with water, treats, toys, chairs, etc. Debbie has really thought of everything to make this an incredible spot! Mickey B.
Mickey B.
June 2022
We stopped here for a much needed break on a 1300 mile moving road trip with our reactive dog. Debbie was so nice and welcomed us at the gate. This was the first Sniffspot we could go off-leash and still feel secure - it was amazing! We loved the shaded barn area (it was very hot the day we went) which was set up with water, treats, toys, chairs, etc. Debbie has really thought of everything to make this an incredible spot!
2 Fully Fenced Acres in Oakdale, CA for your Pups to Run & Play | Sniffspot
55Our dogs had a blast. This is a great safe place for our dogs to get much needed exercise! Bonnie C.
Bonnie C.
July 2022
Our dogs had a blast. This is a great safe place for our dogs to get much needed exercise!
How do Merced'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
Trust and safety first
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
Many of the spots we list are designed with sensitive dogs in mind
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FAQ about our Merced 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. 97% of reviews on Sniffspot visits in the Merced 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 53 fully fenced dog parks in the area. If your dog is reactive to other dogs, you can visit one of our 5 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 Merced have any fully fenced dog parks?
Sniffspot has 53 fully fenced dog parks in or near Merced. Browse all fully enclosed options.
Sniffspot has dog parks with agility equipment and/or dog obstacles in or near Merced. The most popular agility option is PAW Forward Doggie Park, Manteca.
Where in Merced can I find a pool for dog swimming?
There are 11 Sniffspot dog parks that offer fields in or near Merced where dogs can be off leash. The most popular field is Paw Heaven's spacious backyard.