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Rent safe and private dog fields all around the world. Sniffspot's private dog fields are the best way to exercise your dog. We have the best variety and the best priced dog fields anywhere!
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Private dog park
5(35)
Twenty-seven acres right outside of 28021 city limits. Former cattle and sheep pasture, currently empty of livestock but waiting for you and your pup(s) to explore! Variety of areas: from large open pastures to heavily wooded (but still easily accessible/walkable) areas = lots to see, hear, and sniff! No need to pick up after your pet either! Water available multiple locations: outside the fenced pastures near block building/parking via hose pipe at the well near the garden 🪴 or inside the pastures (look for the blue barrels and the cattle waterers).
Water - hose
Small dog friendly
Trash can
Dog drinking water
“our one and a half-year-old Cane Corso in five-year-old Shih Tzu had a...” more
5(73)
We will open back up when the weather is nicer. Each time we clean up we get another storm. Check back in March. You will have 8 acres fenced in to roam. Trash & Amenities: The trash can and other amenities are inside the carport. Seating: We have a table and four chairs in the bamboo/shaded area in the very back if you would like to have a picnic off the ground. At any time, you can request more seating. In addition, we have a bench inside the carport. Fence: The fence is four feet on three sides and five feet on the road side. The front fence is wood slats/split rail with wire. On other sides we have wire and chain link. *There are critters that like to lift up our wire fencing. Just beware if you have a tiny dog.* Wildlife: You may see snakes, rabbits, deer, and squirrels. There have been times that deer will be stuck inside our fencing. * We see hawks occasionally. Please watch your little dogs* Grounds: It is a hilly and lumpy so be careful where you step. ** Watch out for fire ant hills** Water: You have access to our well and a large water bowl. There should be at least one small water bowl in the carport as well.
Dog treats
Digging area
Fertilizer-free
“Such a lovely space! My pup had such a good time sniffing and running...” more
5(9)
Chairs
Sign at entrance
“first time taking out dogs there and it was just perfect! Clean,...” more
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**The pool is closed for the winter** Welcome! We have a fun property your dogs will love! We have a 2 acre property, which includes approximately a half acre fenced area, a 1 acre unfenced area, and a separately fenced inground pool area. Only dogs are allowed in the swimming pool. Two creeks outline our property and dogs are welcome anywhere on the property. We tend to keep the grass in the back of the property a bit longer to support the bees, but it also makes for lots more sniffing for the pups! If you're using the unfenced portion of the yard, dogs must be on leash. We have dogs of our own, but we will keep them secure in the house when you're using the property so you'll have the whole yard and pool to yourself. Please see the amenities and access instructions portions of our profile for more information! We bought our property specifically for our own dogs to enjoy, so we know yours will love it too. We look forward to having you!
Dog toys
Water - kiddie pool
“This is a great spot! Spacious fenced in yard and pool area, not too far...” more
5(4)
Beautiful green space with a small patch of woods. Perfect for fetch, sniffing, branch seeking and squirrel watching. Chairs for your comfort. Poop can and shovel is right there. Located 12 minutes from CLT, our field is the perfect place to stretch your legs after a long flight. Take home high quality locally sourced and made dog treats after your play session! Head to our website, www.SimplyAmericanDog.com and use code SNIFFSPOT for 10% off your order over $26.00. Enjoy!
“Very clean, spacious, and beautiful yard! We had a great time. ” more
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Fully fenced field with a few trees on the property and a barn if you need shade.
“My 2 dogs had a great time running around! ” more
5(91)
Named in honor of all our fosters who spent their afternoons playing in the field before moving on to their forever homes. Beautiful and private rolling hill field with shade and a swing to sit on and enjoy it! Separate small dog yard if needed. Plenty of space for your dogs to run to their hearts content and a quiet space to train. A unique and beautiful space to fit all your needs.
Dog towels provided
“We had a wonderful time, there was water for the dogs to drink and even...” more
5(37)
****PLEASE TAKE Note of the following. Our beautiful property- that we are so blessed to share with you, and that we have spent some much time and effort to make so that our guests love the full experience we offer, HAS Been severely impacted by Tropical Storm Helene. *****For the foreseeable future- and for the safety of our human and canine guests- Access will be restricted to our 4 Large fenced enclosures, along with the fields on the front side of the property- in Front of the cement wall. Thank you for your understanding and continued patronage. Tranquil 21 acres. Easy to find. Located off a quiet "No outlet" road. Property is half wooded with trails, half pasture. Multiple large, grassy, fully fenced dog pastures; 4.5' high fencing. Fully fenced obedience training ring with gates, broadjumps, highjumps, and bar jump. Trails to lazy creek and around perimeter of property. Kennels, cover, chairs and fans available for use in pole barn .
Pesticide-free
“Lots of room to run and explore! We had a blast! ” more
30 acres with a large field to run , wooded trails, mowed paths, as well as a pond that your dog can walk around. Truly be part of nature. 
Off street parking
“Rory and I absolutely loved Jeane’s “Breath of Fresh Air”. When we...” more
5(86)
Silent H Acres is almost an acre fenced spot for your dog to go sniffing, running, fetching, and discovering. There are toys to play with (frisbees, tug rope, tennis balls, etc) and sticks to fetch. The grass ranges from 2” mowed, to 4” natural, up to about 12+ inches. A smattering of trees and two sitting areas for you - the gray Adirondack chairs are a bit too heavy to move, but feel free to move the red ones anywhere you would like. ***We will be adding a couple of agility exercise areas for your dog in the next few days. Toward the front of the field, I have mowed a curvy type of track in case you want to work on guided leash training. For you, we will keep a track around the perimeter of the fence mowed so you can use it for a walking track. PLEASE NOTE, the electric fence is DISCONNECTED. PARKING - you can pull next to the left side of the barn, or anywhere along the driveway. Thank you for choosing Silent H Acres SniffSpot. If you would, please leave us a review on the SniffSpot App and tell your friends about us.
“Our pup loved the smells and space this area provided. Several areas of...” more
5(598)
This is a very quiet place on a country road where your dogs can be off leash and free to explore nature. The full four acres are surrounded by a 5 foot fence and there is a small creek running through the property. There is a wide spot in the creek that is easily the most popular spot for our canine visitors! There are larger fields and open areas for your dogs to practice their retrieving, and there are many paths in the woods for hiking. The beginning of each path is marked with quartz stones to show you the way. You will also find several benches scattered throughout the property so that you can take a load off while your dogs run and play. When it rains the property can be quite wet in some areas, so bring boots and a towel to clean off your muddy (but happy!) dog. There is a full competition size agility field within the four acres. The agility equipment is completely fenced in and will be accessible only to those who have had at least one formal beginner's agility class. This is to keep you and your dog safe and to prevent misuse of the equipment. Please message the host when you book the spot and before your first visit to discuss your agility experience if you are wanting to access the equipment. **I would really like for your first visit to be on a weekend or a Tuesday (my day off) so that I can meet with you to show you some details about the property and discuss parking. After the first visit, book whenever you want! If you absolutely cannot make it these days for your first visit, we can work something out. 🙂
Agility equipment
“Beautiful spot! My dog had a great time!” more
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Are your dogs ready to burn the zoomies OFF LEASH! The Little Red Barn has a 2 acre fenced in pasture with grass, leaves, trees, fun natural rocks to jump on, plenty of scents to smell and many sites to see at the farm! All visits are private bookings with no other visitors or dogs during your time. We have bookings for 30 minutes, 1 hour, & more! Please share to your social media pages and with your family & friends! Welcome! Hope to see you soon. 🐾
Dog first aid kit
“This was a great place for our Cheefy♡ He got to see some new Farm...” more
Lots of room to run and play! Woods to explore and a pond to swim. Come let your pups have fun
Dock for dog diving
“This was the perfect spot to bring our 3 dogs to run off some extra...” more
Open field for your dogs to play! Lots of wildlife move through this area at night and there are tons of good sniffs to be had.
Field
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We have a 30 acres fenced in area of beautiful grass, hay, woods and a pond and tons of area to run free
“A great day as always. Love the cooler weather these days!” more
Water - mister
Water - sprinkler
If your looking for private land for off leash training or just to play look no further! In a country setting, 1 acre cleared for all the running and fun. 1/2 acre is fenced in for herding dog use only. Goats are provided for training and agility. We are on a nice quiet road with trees surrounding the property. Facts: ~ Dogs must be up to date on preventions Dewormers, and shots. ~Owners clean up after there own dogs. Dogs must be off leashed trained. No going into neighboring properties. ~Parking is on the side in front of the house. ~No use of utilities or trash. Please come as you left it and leave house alone. ~Please use at your own risk . For herding dogs only ~ Dogs must be friendly with livestock ~We are not at fault if your dog gets injured in anyway, and please leave chickens alone. ~ Max 20 minutes in fence. ~You MUST shut the gate. ~No feeding the goats ~ We are not at fault if your dog gets sick for any reason. ~Please use at your own risk
Farm animal sightings
Short grass
Pasture
5(17)
10 acres fully fenced with no climb mesh horse wire 5 feet tall . 5 additional acres unfenced for trails along the creek .
“Bryan warned me that with all the rain it could be muddy, so I was...” more
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Public dog park
Park hours: Thursday&Tuesday 7 AM–7:45 PM Wednesday
Dog Park Rules • Dog Park opens at 7 am daily and closes at sunset. • No animals other than dogs may be brought into the fenced area. • All dogs must be leashed until safely inside the first dog park gate and returned to the leash prior to exiting. At least one gate must be closed and securely latched at all times. Do not open a gate if a dog is loose between the entry gates; wait until the entryway is clear. Ensure each gate closes behind you before you enter the next one and visually check all gates before unleashing your dog. • Dog owners must remain in the same fenced area while their dogs are used in the dog park. • Owners must be in view of their dogs and have voice control at all times. Owners must maintain a leash on-hand for their dogs at all times. • Children accompanying dog owners must be strictly supervised. No one under age 14 is permitted in the dog park without adult supervision. Spectators should remain outside the fenced area. • Separate areas for Small and Large Dogs are provided. The Small Dog area is designated for dogs 25 pounds or less. Owners are encouraged to use the appropriate area for their dogs. • The following dogs are not permitted at the dog park: o Aggressive dogs o Female dogs in heat o Puppies less than 4 months old o Sick or injured animals • Acts of aggression against other dogs or people are prohibited. It is the duty of the owner to remove their dog in the case of aggressive behavior. • Owners must dispose of waste properly in the designated on-site containers. • Owners must stop their dogs from digging and must fill any hole created by their dogs. • No smoking, eating, or glass containers are permitted in the dog park. No dog food, bones, or dog chews are permitted in the dog park. Bite-sized training treats are permitted as long as they are administered by the dog owner. • Strollers, bicycles, children's riding toys, and skateboards are not permitted in the dog park. • Professional dog trainers are not permitted to use the facility to conduct business unless prior approval is granted by Gaston County Parks and Recreation. • No more than three dogs per person are allowed on a single visit. • Dogs must be licensed and vaccinated for rabies and DHLPP. Current license and rabies tags must be worn on the dog's collar at all times. Prong and spike collars are not allowed inside the dog park area. • Owners are liable for any injury or damage caused by their dog and are fully responsible for their dog's actions. • Parks and Recreation staff have the authority to close the site for maintenance, weather-related problems, and special events. • North Carolina State Law requires all dog bites to be reported to Gaston County Animal Control at 704-922-8677. Owners are required to assist in the investigation of incidents and aggression or biting by providing appropriate identification and information to law enforcement, dog owners, and others who are involved with the incident. • Any violation of these rules may be reported to Gaston County Parks and Recreation at 704-922-2160. Gaston County reserves the right to refuse admission and/or suspend any person from park grounds and assumes no liability for any accidents.
Park hours: 7 am to sunset
WHITEWATER OFF LEASH • All dogs must remain on leash until inside the authorized off-leash area • No persons or their dogs are allowed inside the off-leash premises outside of the posted operating hours. • Owners must keep their dog under voice control while off leash. • Dogs that are in heat, aggressive, or sick are not allowed inside the facility. • Dogs that exhibit aggressive behavior will be required to leave. • Dogs must be up to date on vaccines and must be at least 4 months of age. • Owners are responsible for picking up and disposing of their dog's waste. • Dogs must have a collar with an identifying tag. • Pass must be always present and visible on dog. • Limit three dogs per person. • There are no lifeguards on duty and no rescue assistance is provided. • Humans are not allowed to enter the lakes/ponds.
Dog washing area
Lake or pond
Park hours: 6 AM–9 PM 7 days per Week
Trail
. THIS FENCED AREA ACCOMMODATES UNLEASHED DOGS. BY ENTRY, YOU ASSUME ALL RISK OF INJURY TO YOURSELF AND YOUR DOGS. 2. All dogs must be leashed until safely inside the dog park and returned to a leash prior to exiting. 3. Owners must clean up after their dogs and dispose of waste properly. 4. No animals other than dogs may be brought into the fenced area. 5. Aggressive dogs, female dogs in heat and sick dogs are not allowed in dog park. 6. Owners must immediately leash and remove dogs from the dog park at the first sign of aggressive behavior. Dogs that display repeated aggressive behavior may be denied access to the dog park. 7. Dogs must have current rabies and applicable license tags clipped to their collars at all times. 8. No more than two (2) dogs per person are allowed. 9. Do not approach, pet or give treats to any dog without the owner’s permission. 10. Do not bring any dog toys inside the dog park. 11. Puppies less than four (4) months old are not permitted. 12. Owners are responsible for the actions of their dogs and are liable for any injury or damage caused by their dogs. 13. Dog owners must remain in the fenced area while their dogs are using the dog park. 14. Children under the age of 12 are not permitted inside the fenced in area of the dog park. 15. No eating or feeding dogs inside the dog park. 16. Owners must fill in any holes and repair any damage made by their dogs.
Park hours: 7 AM–7 PM 7 days per Week
Dog Park Rules and Regulations 1. Patrons use the dog park at their own risk. Owners are liable for any injury or damage caused by their dogs and are fully responsible for their dogs’ actions. 2. Dogs must be vaccinated for rabies and display a valid rabies vaccination tag at all times (NCGS 130A-190). 3. All dogs must be leashed until safely inside and returned to a leash prior to exiting. Owners must have 1 leash per dog at all times. 4. Owners must be in the dog park while their dogs are in the dog park. Owners must supervise their dogs and maintain voice control at all times. 5. No animals other than dogs may be brought into the dog park. 6. The following dogs are not allowed in the dog park: aggressive dogs, dogs in heat, puppies less than 4 months old, or sick or injured animals. Acts of aggression against other dogs or people are prohibited. Any dog exhibiting aggression must be removed immediately from the dog park. 7. Children accompanying dog owners must be supervised and at least 12 years old. 8. Owners must dispose of waste properly in designated on-site containers. 9. The following are not allowed in the dog park: smoking, alcoholic beverages, glass containers, or food (for people or for dogs). 10. Equipment inside the fenced area is for dogs only. Do not move, alter or climb on the equipment. 11. No more than three (3) dogs per person allowed on any single visit. 12. The Small Dog Park Area is only for dogs 30 pounds and under. 13. North Carolina State Law requires all dog bites to be reported to the Catawba County Animal Services (828-464-7686) or the Catawba County Sheriff’s Office (828-464-3112). Owners are required to assist in the investigation of incidents of aggression or biting by providing appropriate identification and information to the Sheriff’s Office, Police, Park Staff, Catawba County Animal Services, appropriate local and state government officials, and other dog owners who are involved in the incident under investigation. Failure to provide assistance and identification as requested will result in immediate revocation of all dog park privileges.
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{Rules,"• Daily hours of operation are from sunrise to sunset. • Dog Park is free of charge to the public. • No animals other than dogs may be brought into the fenced area. • Dogs must be leashed when arriving and leaving the park. • Dog owners must remain inside the fenced area while their dog(s) are using the park. • Dog owners must be age (18) or older to use the Dog Park. Children accompanying dog owners must be supervised and at least (12) years of age. Children are not allowed on dog equipment. • Aggressive dogs and dogs in heat are not allowed. • Owners must dispose of waste properly in the designated containers. • Small dog treats are allowed. NO food bowls or large chew treats. • NO smoking and eating in the dog park. • NO alcoholic beverages or glass containers. • NO sick or injured dogs. • NO puppies less than four months old. • Owners must stop dogs from digging holes and fill them immediately. • Be sure to lock gate when you leave. • Put all toys and accessories up so they will not be destroyed when mowing. • Owners are responsible for any injuries caused by your dog(s).
Park hours: Sunrise to sunset
Indoor restroom available
Park hours: 10 AM–7 PM 7 days per Week
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Sniffspot has different types of private dog parks to allow any dog to find their ideal spot!
Dog water parks
Many hosts have added water features like pools and/or are nearby lakes or rivers.
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Dog hiking trails
Some of our best spots have hiking trails in wonderful natural settings.
Indoor dog parks
A good alternative to do activities with your dogs on a rainy day and unpleasant weather in general.
Fully fenced dog parks
Very popular choice, perfect to contain your dogs if they are escape artists or if they are not good at recall.
Dog beaches
Some spots are conveniently located by the sea or have sand and other beach features.
Dog agility parks
Some hosts have implemented full agility courses to train your dogs in a private environment.
Small dog parks
Dog parks that specifically work for the needs of dogs that are smaller in size.
Dog swimming pools
Many spots feature private swimming pools, perfect for dogs to enjoy and play.
