55We have a wonderful experience at this Sniffspot, Waylan needs space to run with no other dogs around. This spot is just that. Waylan chased after balls, frisbees, and played in the dirt. The owners provided everything you need for your fur baby to play. It was a well groomed area and safely fenced in. Waylan gives five paws!Lisa H.
Lisa H.
July 2022
We have a wonderful experience at this Sniffspot, Waylan needs space to run with no other dogs around. This spot is just that. Waylan chased after balls, frisbees, and played in the dirt. The owners provided everything you need for your fur baby to play. It was a well groomed area and safely fenced in. Waylan gives five paws!
55A great spot for the pups! Fresh water, toys, and some shady spots if things heat up! They also added sticks to the open field to warn you about gopher holes, our one dog loves Frisbee and this helped him from falling in holes!Audrey C.
Audrey C.
July 2022
A great spot for the pups! Fresh water, toys, and some shady spots if things heat up! They also added sticks to the open field to warn you about gopher holes, our one dog loves Frisbee and this helped him from falling in holes!
55Absolutely awesome nice open field but had a lovely shaded area and chairs for breaks. Tons of room for our Aussie to really run wide open. There was fresh water, extra bowls, agility equipment, toys you name it. Will be back! Brooke T.
Brooke T.
July 2022
Absolutely awesome nice open field but had a lovely shaded area and chairs for breaks. Tons of room for our Aussie to really run wide open. There was fresh water, extra bowls, agility equipment, toys you name it. Will be back!
55My two Great Pyrs had an amazing time playing ranch dogs for awhile today. They cruised the entire property and found everything good to smell, following interesting smells up trees and down holes! Lots of shade to relax in , clean and quiet. They had a great time.Jill C.
Jill C.
July 2022
My two Great Pyrs had an amazing time playing ranch dogs for awhile today. They cruised the entire property and found everything good to smell, following interesting smells up trees and down holes! Lots of shade to relax in , clean and quiet. They had a great time.
55We loved the huge area to run and explore! There is plenty of shade in various locations created by big old trees!! The ground has a lot of soft sand which is excellent. As much as my dog explored the perimeter he did not escape, it’s well fenced! The clean freshwater and toys and balls are so appreciated! We want to return! Thank you for sharing this great place with our dogs and giving them a safe place to be dogs!!!Gina R.
Gina R.
August 2022
We loved the huge area to run and explore! There is plenty of shade in various locations created by big old trees!! The ground has a lot of soft sand which is excellent. As much as my dog explored the perimeter he did not escape, it’s well fenced! The clean freshwater and toys and balls are so appreciated! We want to return! Thank you for sharing this great place with our dogs and giving them a safe place to be dogs!!!
55We really enjoy this spot. It's a great place to let our pup sniff and run freely. Nice shade to sit in and plenty of fresh water for puppy. Melody S.
Melody S.
August 2022
We really enjoy this spot. It's a great place to let our pup sniff and run freely. Nice shade to sit in and plenty of fresh water for puppy.
55Lovely spot, plenty of shade for my dog to sit in and myself. He had a great time roaming around, I think it was a bit hot for him to run around much (my bad I didn’t expect it to get this hot so fast) but he still had a great time glad I found this place!Irena H.
Irena H.
August 2022
Lovely spot, plenty of shade for my dog to sit in and myself. He had a great time roaming around, I think it was a bit hot for him to run around much (my bad I didn’t expect it to get this hot so fast) but he still had a great time glad I found this place!
55This place was perfect. Mowed field with some trees and shady spots. Water and bowls were available as were a number of balls. The space was large, clean, and convenient. Chris T.
Chris T.
August 2022
This place was perfect. Mowed field with some trees and shady spots. Water and bowls were available as were a number of balls. The space was large, clean, and convenient.
55My dogs had a great time sniffing and running around! I was a little worries about the fence but it did keep all 4 of my dogs contained. I'll definitely be visiting again :) Fiona T.
Fiona T.
August 2022
My dogs had a great time sniffing and running around! I was a little worries about the fence but it did keep all 4 of my dogs contained. I'll definitely be visiting again :)
55This was my first experience using Sniffspot and I was not disappointed. It was so lovely being in a private space with my dog knowing that we would be the only ones there. He got to explore and run around which is something he loves to do! They had plenty of toys to use and the space was clean. There are a lot of holes throughout the property so I would say be careful if you plan to throw a ball or something for your pup. I threw the ball a few times for my boy but that’s about it because I was worried about possible injuries. Not a big deal though!! This is more for the dogs who love their ball and playing fetch a lot :) There were some parts in the back of the property (or behind the chairs) that my dog was scoping out but it was hard for me to keep an eye on him and hard to tell if that specific space is secure/safe so I kept him closer to the front. Nothing preventing me from coming back or recommending it to others :) . I loved the chairs so I got to chill out while he roamed. Plenty of shade too! I’ll definitely be coming back :) my dog is pooped! Shelby Y.
Shelby Y.
August 2022
This was my first experience using Sniffspot and I was not disappointed. It was so lovely being in a private space with my dog knowing that we would be the only ones there. He got to explore and run around which is something he loves to do! They had plenty of toys to use and the space was clean. There are a lot of holes throughout the property so I would say be careful if you plan to throw a ball or something for your pup. I threw the ball a few times for my boy but that’s about it because I was worried about possible injuries. Not a big deal though!! This is more for the dogs who love their ball and playing fetch a lot :) There were some parts in the back of the property (or behind the chairs) that my dog was scoping out but it was hard for me to keep an eye on him and hard to tell if that specific space is secure/safe so I kept him closer to the front. Nothing preventing me from coming back or recommending it to others :) . I loved the chairs so I got to chill out while he roamed. Plenty of shade too! I’ll definitely be coming back :) my dog is pooped!
55Nicely kept grounds with NO foxtails. It’s a small area but has some features that make it interesting. I really liked the big tree and the chairs. My dog is a super escapee so I had some concerns about the ranch gate with big openings and the hole dug under the little building but probably not real problems since that small area seemed to be completely enclosed.Tina C.
Tina C.
July 2019
Nicely kept grounds with NO foxtails. It’s a small area but has some features that make it interesting. I really liked the big tree and the chairs. My dog is a super escapee so I had some concerns about the ranch gate with big openings and the hole dug under the little building but probably not real problems since that small area seemed to be completely enclosed.
55Great experience! The space is well maintained and a fantastic alternative to dog parks for our reactive dog. There is plenty of room for our dog to play fetch and run around and explore. There are also shady spots where he can take a break and cool down, as well as chairs for the humans. We On our first visit, the host introduced herself and gave us a bag of treats for our pup! We would highly recommend it!Laura S.
Laura S.
July 2019
Great experience! The space is well maintained and a fantastic alternative to dog parks for our reactive dog. There is plenty of room for our dog to play fetch and run around and explore. There are also shady spots where he can take a break and cool down, as well as chairs for the humans. We On our first visit, the host introduced herself and gave us a bag of treats for our pup! We would highly recommend it!
55A great, wide open property to let your dog safely roam! Our Great Pyr Mix, Goji, loved being able to roam and explore off leash. This location is great for that! I do wish there was a “Sniffspot” sign marking the entrance to the area, that is my one small critique.
Hopefully more Sniffspots open up in the area! This is a wonderful idea for dogs who like to explore on their own terms in a safe way. Thank you for hosting!Natasha V.
Natasha V.
August 2019
A great, wide open property to let your dog safely roam! Our Great Pyr Mix, Goji, loved being able to roam and explore off leash. This location is great for that! I do wish there was a “Sniffspot” sign marking the entrance to the area, that is my one small critique.
Hopefully more Sniffspots open up in the area! This is a wonderful idea for dogs who like to explore on their own terms in a safe way. Thank you for hosting!
55This is a great spot to hang out with your dog. The field is large and it was easy to find. There’s a nice bench to sit on and watch your dog play. Terri P.
Terri P.
January 2020
This is a great spot to hang out with your dog. The field is large and it was easy to find. There’s a nice bench to sit on and watch your dog play.
55Perfect spot. Completely fenced huge open area with areas of bushes and trees to make it interesting, perfect place for a dog who loves to run full speed. Our dog loved it. Thoughtfully left dog toys and balls and water bowls. We will be back for sureJules W.
Jules W.
February 2020
Perfect spot. Completely fenced huge open area with areas of bushes and trees to make it interesting, perfect place for a dog who loves to run full speed. Our dog loved it. Thoughtfully left dog toys and balls and water bowls. We will be back for sure
55This is a nice, large spot. The dogs loved all the space to run! Courtney D.
Courtney D.
October 2024
This is a nice, large spot. The dogs loved all the space to run!
How do El Sobrante's private dog fields 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 El Sobrante 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.