55This spot was EPIC. Gorgeous, wild with a huge lake for the dogs. The hosts were lovely and it was really easy. My dogs LOVED it- we will be back. Thanks.Julianne W.
Julianne W.
July 2024
This spot was EPIC. Gorgeous, wild with a huge lake for the dogs. The hosts were lovely and it was really easy. My dogs LOVED it- we will be back. Thanks.
55The host was very kind and the lake is a fantastic option for dogs in the summer! There are stickies in the fields so suggest covering your legs for the walk down to the lake.Lindsay R.
Lindsay R.
July 2024
The host was very kind and the lake is a fantastic option for dogs in the summer! There are stickies in the fields so suggest covering your legs for the walk down to the lake.
55This is such a great spot to bring a dog who loves to swim and run to their heart’s content. Communication with the host was great and very helpful. Highly recommend!Karen M.
Karen M.
July 2024
This is such a great spot to bring a dog who loves to swim and run to their heart’s content. Communication with the host was great and very helpful. Highly recommend!
55My dog had a great time sniffing and swimming at the gulch lake! Lake was plenty deep for him to swim and there were lots of sticks to toss. Had a little trouble finding the path when we first arrived, but hosts were responsive and very helpful. Lovely spot! Whitney T.
Whitney T.
August 2024
My dog had a great time sniffing and swimming at the gulch lake! Lake was plenty deep for him to swim and there were lots of sticks to toss. Had a little trouble finding the path when we first arrived, but hosts were responsive and very helpful. Lovely spot!
55Shayla's spot was amazing! My dog loved it so much that we extended our 2 hour reservation to 2.5 hours. The pond was definitely the highlight for my dog, fishing for sticks and rolling in the mud. It was a nice reprieve on a hot day. There was also lots of exploring around the pond later.
Shayla was also so kind to let me shift my reservation earlier when I arrived 30 minutes early.
All in all recommend!Janice Y.
Janice Y.
August 2024
Shayla's spot was amazing! My dog loved it so much that we extended our 2 hour reservation to 2.5 hours. The pond was definitely the highlight for my dog, fishing for sticks and rolling in the mud. It was a nice reprieve on a hot day. There was also lots of exploring around the pond later.
Shayla was also so kind to let me shift my reservation earlier when I arrived 30 minutes early.
All in all recommend!
55AMAZING property!! Very kind, amenable, and attentive hosts. We had so much fun playing in the pond and exploring the beautiful hills :) thank you for sharing your space!!janice f.
janice f.
August 2024
AMAZING property!! Very kind, amenable, and attentive hosts. We had so much fun playing in the pond and exploring the beautiful hills :) thank you for sharing your space!!
55Our pups loved the lake so much! They had so much fun swimming, running around, and the sniffs were 👌✨💯! For exploring other areas, we came prepared after reading reviews about pokey plants and burrs by wearing long pants/boots and bringing a brush for the dogs. We had a blast and can’t wait to come back again! Monica X.
Monica X.
September 2024
Our pups loved the lake so much! They had so much fun swimming, running around, and the sniffs were 👌✨💯! For exploring other areas, we came prepared after reading reviews about pokey plants and burrs by wearing long pants/boots and bringing a brush for the dogs. We had a blast and can’t wait to come back again!
55We had a great time! Our dog loved jumping off the side of the dock and fetching his toys.
Just a tip but make sure the area your dog is jumping is deep enough and without sticks/logs under the water.
The lake was super clean and had ducks 🦆 floating around when we got there. Tim A.
Tim A.
September 2024
We had a great time! Our dog loved jumping off the side of the dock and fetching his toys.
Just a tip but make sure the area your dog is jumping is deep enough and without sticks/logs under the water.
The lake was super clean and had ducks 🦆 floating around when we got there.
55Shayla’s Sniffspot was amazing!! So much space to run and explore and the lake was incredible. We didn’t see any other animals or people while we were there. Our dogs had the best time! Kary K.
Kary K.
September 2024
Shayla’s Sniffspot was amazing!! So much space to run and explore and the lake was incredible. We didn’t see any other animals or people while we were there. Our dogs had the best time!
55We had a great time visiting this Sniffspot! My dog, George, was a tad distracted by the barking dogs we walked past, but once we started walking down the hill towards the lake she was in heaven. There were many good smells, areas to explore, and as a 16 month old lab, naturally, she loved swimming! The host was incredibly kind and came out to help as we were a bit confused about where to park initially! George and I will absolutely be back again! Thank you so much for sharing this fantastic location :)Teresa W.
Teresa W.
September 2024
We had a great time visiting this Sniffspot! My dog, George, was a tad distracted by the barking dogs we walked past, but once we started walking down the hill towards the lake she was in heaven. There were many good smells, areas to explore, and as a 16 month old lab, naturally, she loved swimming! The host was incredibly kind and came out to help as we were a bit confused about where to park initially! George and I will absolutely be back again! Thank you so much for sharing this fantastic location :)
55This spot is dog heaven! There is plenty of space for dogs to run around and swim. The lake is bigger than it looks in the picture which was a nice surprise. We will definitely be back here!Rosie S.
Rosie S.
September 2024
This spot is dog heaven! There is plenty of space for dogs to run around and swim. The lake is bigger than it looks in the picture which was a nice surprise. We will definitely be back here!
55The place was very nice the pond is awesome and plenty of land for the dogs to run around on. Dogs loved it and the host was very nice I will be coming back!Sterling L.
Sterling L.
September 2024
The place was very nice the pond is awesome and plenty of land for the dogs to run around on. Dogs loved it and the host was very nice I will be coming back!
55What a great wide open space for the dogs to run! It was perfect for our two dogs who enjoy different things - there were birds to chase for one and a big lake to play fetch in for the other. We had no problems with ticks or fleas. There are geese and pelicans who rest in the pond so there is some bird poop around - beware if your dog is a poop eater. Love how responsive Shayla and her husband were. Definitely going to come back!Erin F.
Erin F.
October 2024
What a great wide open space for the dogs to run! It was perfect for our two dogs who enjoy different things - there were birds to chase for one and a big lake to play fetch in for the other. We had no problems with ticks or fleas. There are geese and pelicans who rest in the pond so there is some bird poop around - beware if your dog is a poop eater. Love how responsive Shayla and her husband were. Definitely going to come back!
55Nice spot! Gently rolling hills and the pond is lovely. One of my dogs went swimming and the other two enjoyed walking around the open space.Eleanor P.
Eleanor P.
November 2024
Nice spot! Gently rolling hills and the pond is lovely. One of my dogs went swimming and the other two enjoyed walking around the open space.
55We had so much fun. The lake and wide opened field was perfect for the doggies. My toddler also loves seeing the chickens and horses as we walk to the trail Ted W.
Ted W.
November 2024
We had so much fun. The lake and wide opened field was perfect for the doggies. My toddler also loves seeing the chickens and horses as we walk to the trail
55awesome place, my dogs had a blast running around massive area, and had a blast in the lake
WARNING: at this time there are alot of spiky plants near the deck area. I HIGHLY recommend the 5miles mowed dirt trail that wraps around the property. Yoshi X.
Yoshi X.
November 2024
awesome place, my dogs had a blast running around massive area, and had a blast in the lake
WARNING: at this time there are alot of spiky plants near the deck area. I HIGHLY recommend the 5miles mowed dirt trail that wraps around the property.
How do Alameda's private dog fields work?
Private rentals by the hour
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FAQ about our Alameda 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.