55Excellent spot! Lots of space and the doggies loved it! They had a blast sniffing and running around. The next door dogs did come out to say hi. They were friendly but just an fyi if your dog is reactive.Erica E.
Erica E.
May 2025
Excellent spot! Lots of space and the doggies loved it! They had a blast sniffing and running around. The next door dogs did come out to say hi. They were friendly but just an fyi if your dog is reactive.
Emily's 1 Acre Fully Fenced Private Dog Park In Carmel | Sniffspot
55Very spacious and clean backyard. My dogs all had a blast in your yard. Thank You for allowing us to visit. I highly recommend this spot. Jonathan M.
Jonathan M.
April 2025
Very spacious and clean backyard. My dogs all had a blast in your yard. Thank You for allowing us to visit. I highly recommend this spot.
Emily's 1 Acre Fully Fenced Private Dog Park In Carmel | Sniffspot
55nice yard, the people living there were friendly! for anyone with a reactive dog: when getting the dog out there may be a small dog in the front yard across the street, but it stayed in its yard!Kay B.
Kay B.
March 2025
nice yard, the people living there were friendly! for anyone with a reactive dog: when getting the dog out there may be a small dog in the front yard across the street, but it stayed in its yard!
Emily's 1 Acre Fully Fenced Private Dog Park In Carmel | Sniffspot
55Beautiful yard in a very nice area. Fencing exactly as described. At time we were there no other dogs in earshot/visible. Would absolutely book againRebecca E.
Rebecca E.
December 2024
Beautiful yard in a very nice area. Fencing exactly as described. At time we were there no other dogs in earshot/visible. Would absolutely book again
Emily's 1 Acre Fully Fenced Private Dog Park In Carmel | Sniffspot
55Super nice place. Our girl is a huge runner and she was able to have a few textures and some foliage to run through. Parking was super easy and the backyard was very clean. Also it was raining recently but there’s no mud at all. Overall great experience. Sky B.
Sky B.
December 2024
Super nice place. Our girl is a huge runner and she was able to have a few textures and some foliage to run through. Parking was super easy and the backyard was very clean. Also it was raining recently but there’s no mud at all. Overall great experience.
Emily's 1 Acre Fully Fenced Private Dog Park In Carmel | Sniffspot
55It’s a nice, big yard, lots of shade and interesting sniff spots! As others have mentioned there are two of the neighbors dogs along the fence, they initially weren’t very friendly but warmed up to my dog fairly quickly. The down side of that is then my dog wouldn’t play ball or anything because he was obsessed with the other dogs :)Jodi L.
Jodi L.
October 2024
It’s a nice, big yard, lots of shade and interesting sniff spots! As others have mentioned there are two of the neighbors dogs along the fence, they initially weren’t very friendly but warmed up to my dog fairly quickly. The down side of that is then my dog wouldn’t play ball or anything because he was obsessed with the other dogs :)
Caroline's 1 Acre Fully Fenced Private Dog Park In Carmel | Sniffspot
55Large, attractive, securely fenced yard. I live in an apartment so it was great to see my dog run around off-leash. Due to physical limitations, I couldn't turn on the hose.Cheryl M.
Cheryl M.
October 2024
Large, attractive, securely fenced yard. I live in an apartment so it was great to see my dog run around off-leash. Due to physical limitations, I couldn't turn on the hose.
Caroline's 1 Acre Fully Fenced Private Dog Park In Carmel | Sniffspot
55We love this Sniff Spot, it's close to home and a really nice place for our Foster rescue dog to run, it started raining lightly when we arrived but that did not keep Maggie from having a blast plus there's plenty of trees to help stay out of the rain 🌧️Michael R.
Michael R.
September 2024
We love this Sniff Spot, it's close to home and a really nice place for our Foster rescue dog to run, it started raining lightly when we arrived but that did not keep Maggie from having a blast plus there's plenty of trees to help stay out of the rain 🌧️
Caroline's 1 Acre Fully Fenced Private Dog Park In Carmel | Sniffspot
55Easy access. Secure fence. Nice open area to run and play. And Henry (our pup) appreciated the bowl of water with ice the homeowner provided on this warm day.Michael M.
Michael M.
September 2024
Easy access. Secure fence. Nice open area to run and play. And Henry (our pup) appreciated the bowl of water with ice the homeowner provided on this warm day.
Caroline's 1 Acre Fully Fenced Private Dog Park In Carmel | Sniffspot
55This is a great place for our rescue pup Maggie to run and play and only 15 minutes from our house. They even had a big bowl of cold water for her which is much appreciated. I rescued this sweet girl from rush hour traffic one year ago and still trying to find her forever home. Meanwhile we have a smaller house and a tiny yard that's not big enough for her to run and jump. So this Sniff Spot is ideal for us, the yard is big and shady with lots of trees and Maggie could just run and play with her ball all day! Thanks so much for making your beautiful yard available 🐾❤️🙏Michael R.
Michael R.
September 2024
This is a great place for our rescue pup Maggie to run and play and only 15 minutes from our house. They even had a big bowl of cold water for her which is much appreciated. I rescued this sweet girl from rush hour traffic one year ago and still trying to find her forever home. Meanwhile we have a smaller house and a tiny yard that's not big enough for her to run and jump. So this Sniff Spot is ideal for us, the yard is big and shady with lots of trees and Maggie could just run and play with her ball all day! Thanks so much for making your beautiful yard available 🐾❤️🙏
Caroline's 1 Acre Fully Fenced Private Dog Park In Carmel | Sniffspot
55There is a lot of nice shade for doggies to take a break in and nice for the humans too! Lots of room to run and the fence is very secure! The ball didn’t even go through the slots so i was very happy about that. Lauryn F.
Lauryn F.
September 2024
There is a lot of nice shade for doggies to take a break in and nice for the humans too! Lots of room to run and the fence is very secure! The ball didn’t even go through the slots so i was very happy about that.
Emily's 1 Acre Fully Fenced Private Dog Park In Carmel | Sniffspot
55The perfect yard for my boy, Pickles, to chase his ball! There were dogs next door but my dog was not phased by their barking when he has a ball to play with.Madeline P.
Madeline P.
July 2024
The perfect yard for my boy, Pickles, to chase his ball! There were dogs next door but my dog was not phased by their barking when he has a ball to play with.
Caroline's 1 Acre Fully Fenced Private Dog Park In Carmel | Sniffspot
55OMG Maggie had the best time here with lots of grass and shade trees she loved running around the yard and rolling in the grass. Maggie was a stray dog who I rescued one year ago by saving her from the middle of rush hour traffic. We have been trying to find her a new home for almost a year because we downsized into a smaller place with a smaller backyard and she's just too young and strong of a dog for us to keep permanently. So this is the first time she really had room to stretch her legs and run, it was perfect temperature with a nice breeze and she thought she was in doggy heaven, even got to chase a rabbit for a few minutes till it headed under the neighbor's fence. After about 30 minutes the neighbor's two little Shiba dogs (I think that's what they're called?) came out and started racing Maggie up and down the fence line. It was fun to watch them for a while but the little guys wouldn't stop and I was afraid Maggie was going to collapse, I bet she has never run that hard or fast for so long in her life! She's still recovering at home right now. Anyway it was a great experience for her and for me since this is the first time we tried the sniff spot, thank you for making your yard available ❤️🐾🙏Michael R.
Michael R.
June 2024
OMG Maggie had the best time here with lots of grass and shade trees she loved running around the yard and rolling in the grass. Maggie was a stray dog who I rescued one year ago by saving her from the middle of rush hour traffic. We have been trying to find her a new home for almost a year because we downsized into a smaller place with a smaller backyard and she's just too young and strong of a dog for us to keep permanently. So this is the first time she really had room to stretch her legs and run, it was perfect temperature with a nice breeze and she thought she was in doggy heaven, even got to chase a rabbit for a few minutes till it headed under the neighbor's fence. After about 30 minutes the neighbor's two little Shiba dogs (I think that's what they're called?) came out and started racing Maggie up and down the fence line. It was fun to watch them for a while but the little guys wouldn't stop and I was afraid Maggie was going to collapse, I bet she has never run that hard or fast for so long in her life! She's still recovering at home right now. Anyway it was a great experience for her and for me since this is the first time we tried the sniff spot, thank you for making your yard available ❤️🐾🙏
Emily's 1 Acre Fully Fenced Private Dog Park In Carmel | Sniffspot
55Amazing!!! Great shade, large space, and private. Simply stellar!!! The yard was perfect for smells and outstanding all around! Kimberly K.
Kimberly K.
June 2024
Amazing!!! Great shade, large space, and private. Simply stellar!!! The yard was perfect for smells and outstanding all around!
How do Carmel'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
Designed for private play
Only the people and dogs in your booking are allowed in the spot during your visit
Trust and safety first
Spots are designed for safety and both hosts and guests are reviewed after each visit
Reactive dogs welcome
Many of the spots we list are designed with sensitive dogs in mind
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FAQ About Carmel 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. 18% of reviews on Sniffspot visits in the Carmel 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 253 fully fenced dog parks in the area. If your dog is reactive to other dogs, you can visit one of our 420 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.
What is the best dog beach near Carmel?
The best Sniffspot dog beach near Carmel is Fort Harrison State Park Dog Park. At Sniffspot beaches dogs can generally be off leash.
Does Carmel have any fully fenced dog parks?
Sniffspot has 253 fully fenced dog parks in or near Carmel. Browse all fully enclosed options.
