55What a beautiful property, we absolutely loved our time here. It was peaceful, spacious and the area well taken care of. Will most definitely be returning!Andrea P.
Andrea P.
April 2024
What a beautiful property, we absolutely loved our time here. It was peaceful, spacious and the area well taken care of. Will most definitely be returning!
KelGar Farm Private Dog Park In Sarasot | Sniffspot
55The location of the yard available is right past the house on the right. Gate is closed but not locked. Lots of room to run. Some sunny but a couple of giant trees offer enough shade. My dogs ran in and out of the pond and got filthy but there is a real nice set up to hose the dogs down. So they got into their crate wet, but relatively clean. Will definitely book again. Theresa B.
Theresa B.
April 2024
The location of the yard available is right past the house on the right. Gate is closed but not locked. Lots of room to run. Some sunny but a couple of giant trees offer enough shade. My dogs ran in and out of the pond and got filthy but there is a real nice set up to hose the dogs down. So they got into their crate wet, but relatively clean. Will definitely book again.
KelGar Farm Private Dog Park In Sarasot | Sniffspot
55Beautiful property! My dog loved swimming in the pond and running around the area. Very secure fencing on all sides, thank you for offering your spot! We will be coming back soon!Sydney B.
Sydney B.
April 2024
Beautiful property! My dog loved swimming in the pond and running around the area. Very secure fencing on all sides, thank you for offering your spot! We will be coming back soon!
KelGar Farm Private Dog Park In Sarasot | Sniffspot
55Entry is easy to find with instructions as well as visual aid (sniffspot logo sign) on the indicated gate. Very clean. Cute photo ops, red barn in spot. Towels & easy wash station for your dog. Small pond was fun for my water loving poodle.
Huge shade tree makes for great shelter from the sun for you & your dog.
Amazing little escape from the city! You can see cows across the street from the spot. Also when I drove up I saw a handful of doe running across the fence line on the opposite side in midday.
Lawn was well manicured. Fences intact.
We will return!
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Billie W.
May 2024
Entry is easy to find with instructions as well as visual aid (sniffspot logo sign) on the indicated gate. Very clean. Cute photo ops, red barn in spot. Towels & easy wash station for your dog. Small pond was fun for my water loving poodle.
Huge shade tree makes for great shelter from the sun for you & your dog.
Amazing little escape from the city! You can see cows across the street from the spot. Also when I drove up I saw a handful of doe running across the fence line on the opposite side in midday.
Lawn was well manicured. Fences intact.
We will return!
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KelGar Farm Private Dog Park In Sarasot | Sniffspot
55Frankie Nova had THE. BEST. TIME.
This was our 1st Sniff Spot experience, and it didn’t disappoint.
We might make this a weekly trip.
Worth the drive!Tammy M.
Tammy M.
May 2024
Frankie Nova had THE. BEST. TIME.
This was our 1st Sniff Spot experience, and it didn’t disappoint.
We might make this a weekly trip.
Worth the drive!
KelGar Farm Private Dog Park In Sarasot | Sniffspot
55Freya ( my German shepherd) had a great time . She was running around with no leash and having fun. With a hot day she enjoyed running to the water and cool her self off . Hose with water on the property so we could clean her up. Definitely we will be back .👍Robert B.
Robert B.
May 2024
Freya ( my German shepherd) had a great time . She was running around with no leash and having fun. With a hot day she enjoyed running to the water and cool her self off . Hose with water on the property so we could clean her up. Definitely we will be back .👍
55So much fun, the pond/lake is the perfect size and depth for safety + (dog) swimming. Parking is also really easy and within the gate so loading and unloading is incredibly easy. Chairs + awesome amenities available as well. Will hopefully be back very soon!! Abby M.
Abby M.
January 2024
So much fun, the pond/lake is the perfect size and depth for safety + (dog) swimming. Parking is also really easy and within the gate so loading and unloading is incredibly easy. Chairs + awesome amenities available as well. Will hopefully be back very soon!!
55This is my new favorite spot to bring my dogs! Perfect amount of room for the dogs to run and catch a ball. Also has waters ready for my dogs when we arrive, tons of toys kept there already to use. Love being able to park my car into the area so it’s an easy in and out of the car with three dogs!! & the communication with the owners of the property is amazing. Nicole F.
Nicole F.
February 2024
This is my new favorite spot to bring my dogs! Perfect amount of room for the dogs to run and catch a ball. Also has waters ready for my dogs when we arrive, tons of toys kept there already to use. Love being able to park my car into the area so it’s an easy in and out of the car with three dogs!! & the communication with the owners of the property is amazing.
55Perfect spot for us. Lots of room for the girls to run, and lots of shade too. Our host left water out for us and there was a large container with dog toys. We will definitely return. Theresa B.
Theresa B.
March 2024
Perfect spot for us. Lots of room for the girls to run, and lots of shade too. Our host left water out for us and there was a large container with dog toys. We will definitely return.
55Lovely spot. Lots of space for the dogs to run around but still easy to keep an eye on them. Plenty of shady spaces for the heat. We saw lots of backyard birds which was a nice touch. The host provided water and chairs to sit. I’d recommend wearing closed toed shoes or boots as there are some anthills but my dog and I didn’t run in to any problems. Fencing was secure all around. Ashlyn P.
Ashlyn P.
March 2024
Lovely spot. Lots of space for the dogs to run around but still easy to keep an eye on them. Plenty of shady spaces for the heat. We saw lots of backyard birds which was a nice touch. The host provided water and chairs to sit. I’d recommend wearing closed toed shoes or boots as there are some anthills but my dog and I didn’t run in to any problems. Fencing was secure all around.
55Great fenced in spot with a pond for pups! Hosts were wonderful, responded fast, and we were spoiled with water and toys. We will absolutely be coming back. Sydney L.
Sydney L.
April 2024
Great fenced in spot with a pond for pups! Hosts were wonderful, responded fast, and we were spoiled with water and toys. We will absolutely be coming back.
55Beautiful property, so well kept, and great communication from hosts! Bonus: host provides water and plenty of toys. We had the most peaceful evening here and will definitely be returning. There was a table with chairs to sit comfortably in between fetch sessions, I brought my book and a little speaker and had just as much fun as my pup did exploring and running around. On a hotter day he will definitely be hopping in the pond too. Andrea P.
Andrea P.
April 2024
Beautiful property, so well kept, and great communication from hosts! Bonus: host provides water and plenty of toys. We had the most peaceful evening here and will definitely be returning. There was a table with chairs to sit comfortably in between fetch sessions, I brought my book and a little speaker and had just as much fun as my pup did exploring and running around. On a hotter day he will definitely be hopping in the pond too.
55The dogs loved this spot!
The host was a great communicator, the spot was just as described with secure fencing and tons of room to sniff, run, and explore.
Thank you for making this space available!Emily D.
Emily D.
May 2024
The dogs loved this spot!
The host was a great communicator, the spot was just as described with secure fencing and tons of room to sniff, run, and explore.
Thank you for making this space available!
55The perfect spot for us. Sun, lots of shade, beautiful trees, a pond for the dogs to cool off, a place to sit and friendly hosts.Theresa B.
Theresa B.
May 2024
The perfect spot for us. Sun, lots of shade, beautiful trees, a pond for the dogs to cool off, a place to sit and friendly hosts.
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Private rentals by the hour
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Designed for private play
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Reactive dogs welcome
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FAQ about our Sarasota dog fields
Are dog fields safe?
If you are looking for an adventure, but also looking for safety, Sniffspot dog fields are a great option. While public dog parks have a number of safety issues, such as aggressive dogs, distracted dog owners, disease transmission and general cleanliness, Sniffspot dog parks are much safer than public dog parks. With Sniffspot all bookings are private space for just you and doggy friends you bring with you and we require all dogs to be vaccinated (or have equivalent titers). Especially for training, privacy is ideal. Contrary to public dog parks, all Sniffspot locations are vetted and reviewed by guests so you can find the perfect place for you and your dog for off leash exercise or outdoor training. 93% of reviews on Sniffspot visits are 5 stars, while public dog parks often do not even have verified reviews. All payment is done securely online by credit card in a few simple clicks.
All park rental information is available online. Start by filtering parks by fencing, size and distractions, to find a private spot that works for your dog. If your dog has poor recall, you can visit one of our secure fields. If your dog is reactive to other dogs, you can visit one of our dog fields where there are no dogs audible or visible nearby. You can review the details of the listing to make sure it works as your desired activity space, for example, safe dog exercise, dog training, a stress-free adventure with your furry friend or even a puppy event. You can even check the park amenities chart for amenities such as indoor training facilities, agility field, synthetic turf, exercise balls or field parking availability in advance. If inclement weather is an issue or poor field conditions, you can reschedule your visit up to 2 hours in advance.
What are the requirements to bring my dog to a Sniffspot dog field?
We require that all four-legged friends have basic vaccinations or equivalent titers. We do not allow dogs with a bite history. We require that guests sign our waiver and agree to follow our safety rules. Make sure to check host rules before visiting to ensure, for instance, that you are following allowable sports activities rules and any special events rules.
Will there be other dogs at the Sniffspot field at the same time as me?
No. Facility rentals are for private play time and any host dogs are required to be kept away from the area during visits, so this is perfect for a private adventure for you and your doggie friends, and perhaps a human friend. Hosts understand that many guests have dogs in training and are nervous owners. So when you book a Sniffspot dog field you have the entire private spot to yourself. We also enforce 30 min time buffers between time slots so you will not run into other guest dogs or a previous person when coming or leaving in the field parking area. Some hosts may have multiple fields, but there is always a buffer between fields.