55Took our boys to Melissa’s Sniffspot for my husky’s 8th birthday. It was a perfect snowy mountain day, and they had a blast! Melissa definitely curates the space for dogs and dog-lovers and is very “hands-off,” which we appreciated. She provided clear instructions and information for use, access, and getting there. We rented the space for 3 hours and it was definitely worth it! The boys explored, practiced on the equipment, wrestled, ate snow, and ran almost the entire time. It is worth it to get the dogs a day full of enrichment. We will be back for sure. 😊Devin S.
Devin S.
December 2022
Took our boys to Melissa’s Sniffspot for my husky’s 8th birthday. It was a perfect snowy mountain day, and they had a blast! Melissa definitely curates the space for dogs and dog-lovers and is very “hands-off,” which we appreciated. She provided clear instructions and information for use, access, and getting there. We rented the space for 3 hours and it was definitely worth it! The boys explored, practiced on the equipment, wrestled, ate snow, and ran almost the entire time. It is worth it to get the dogs a day full of enrichment. We will be back for sure. 😊
55This was the perfect sniffspot! The agility field was so fun and there was so much space for sniffing and exploring! Wonderful hosts! We will be back!Stephanie W.
Stephanie W.
December 2022
This was the perfect sniffspot! The agility field was so fun and there was so much space for sniffing and exploring! Wonderful hosts! We will be back!
55Google maps worked great and we had no troubles finding the place! Gorgeous place to let your dogs run and sniff while taking in the peace and quiet yourself!
There’s an area that is downhill that’s pretty steep, so if you are visiting in the winter just make sure you have good grip! Courteney S.
Courteney S.
December 2022
Google maps worked great and we had no troubles finding the place! Gorgeous place to let your dogs run and sniff while taking in the peace and quiet yourself!
There’s an area that is downhill that’s pretty steep, so if you are visiting in the winter just make sure you have good grip!
55This was our first spot and we loved it! Very clean, lots of room to run around, and plenty of options for entertainment. Our dog loves the snow and had fun running around the deep parts. Caitlin K.
Caitlin K.
December 2022
This was our first spot and we loved it! Very clean, lots of room to run around, and plenty of options for entertainment. Our dog loves the snow and had fun running around the deep parts.
55Great place to let your dogs run free! Our pups had a ball on the agility course, sniffing around the property and chasing after balls. Melissa is super friendly and a dog lover herself. We will definitely go again!Heather P.
Heather P.
December 2022
Great place to let your dogs run free! Our pups had a ball on the agility course, sniffing around the property and chasing after balls. Melissa is super friendly and a dog lover herself. We will definitely go again!
55Our dogs loved their time here, so much so…had to pick up our 2 year old Golden boy to get him back in the truck! Beautiful property! Thank you for sharing your place. AnnMarie L.
AnnMarie L.
December 2022
Our dogs loved their time here, so much so…had to pick up our 2 year old Golden boy to get him back in the truck! Beautiful property! Thank you for sharing your place.
55Fantastic space and my dogs had a blast. Was really impressed with the quality of the agility equipment, and the usage of the yard considering it’s the middle of winter.  keep in mind if there is snow on the ground, the forest area can be a little bit slippery, so wear appropriate footing.
 This will be a great place for dogs that can’t be around other dogs to be able to come and get their sniff fox and run. Emily M.
Emily M.
December 2022
Fantastic space and my dogs had a blast. Was really impressed with the quality of the agility equipment, and the usage of the yard considering it’s the middle of winter.  keep in mind if there is snow on the ground, the forest area can be a little bit slippery, so wear appropriate footing.
 This will be a great place for dogs that can’t be around other dogs to be able to come and get their sniff fox and run.
55We went on a day with a lot of snow but luckily our dog loves snow and he had a blast! The agility equipment was super fun and there was so much room for him to run around. Definitely coming back here when it’s warmer out! Krissy I.
Krissy I.
December 2022
We went on a day with a lot of snow but luckily our dog loves snow and he had a blast! The agility equipment was super fun and there was so much room for him to run around. Definitely coming back here when it’s warmer out!
55This place is incredibly! Makes me want to have my own doggy park in the mountains! Melissa was so sweet and so inviting! My dogs absolutely loved it! My huskies loved it and so did my old weiner dog! She ran around like she was just a pup! The snow is deep and very deep in some spots but nothing wearing the right clothes won’t fix! Road is steep so you’ll need to be on your A game! AWD/4WD NEEDED! We plan to come back before heading back to Texas! You just gotta experience it for yourself! Emily A.
Emily A.
December 2022
This place is incredibly! Makes me want to have my own doggy park in the mountains! Melissa was so sweet and so inviting! My dogs absolutely loved it! My huskies loved it and so did my old weiner dog! She ran around like she was just a pup! The snow is deep and very deep in some spots but nothing wearing the right clothes won’t fix! Road is steep so you’ll need to be on your A game! AWD/4WD NEEDED! We plan to come back before heading back to Texas! You just gotta experience it for yourself!
55Melissa is such a gracious host - she has great communication and gave excellent instructions on how to get there and where to go.
The combination of agility equipment, toys and the wooded acreage are perfect for our super athletic boy. He (and we) loved every minute of our time here! It’s beautiful and peaceful, safe and secure…everything we hoped for. We will absolutely be back!Brenda Q.
Brenda Q.
January 2023
Melissa is such a gracious host - she has great communication and gave excellent instructions on how to get there and where to go.
The combination of agility equipment, toys and the wooded acreage are perfect for our super athletic boy. He (and we) loved every minute of our time here! It’s beautiful and peaceful, safe and secure…everything we hoped for. We will absolutely be back!
55This was the best sniffspot we’ve been to! Even covered in snow, our dogs were exhausted. One enjoyed walking around with us and playing fetch in all the different areas and one we barely even saw because he had so much room to sniff! Our two dogs are a little reactive and with absolutely no people or animals within eye or ear reach, this place was perfect. The bathroom available to us was also extremely convenient! Jacquie K.
Jacquie K.
January 2023
This was the best sniffspot we’ve been to! Even covered in snow, our dogs were exhausted. One enjoyed walking around with us and playing fetch in all the different areas and one we barely even saw because he had so much room to sniff! Our two dogs are a little reactive and with absolutely no people or animals within eye or ear reach, this place was perfect. The bathroom available to us was also extremely convenient!
55The perfect Sunday afternoon at Melissa’s Sniffspot! Clear instructions, beautiful area, with a restroom for humans provided. the pups had SO much fun romping around the agility play area and the forest. We will definitely be back! Since it is the winter, 4x4 drive would be needed for the dirt road the property. Della T.
Della T.
January 2023
The perfect Sunday afternoon at Melissa’s Sniffspot! Clear instructions, beautiful area, with a restroom for humans provided. the pups had SO much fun romping around the agility play area and the forest. We will definitely be back! Since it is the winter, 4x4 drive would be needed for the dirt road the property.
55Amazing Sniffspot to do agility or just running around. Very large property. You definitely need a vehicle that can go up steep hills during the winter. Other than that, so worth it.  Will be coming back again!Crystal S.
Crystal S.
January 2023
Amazing Sniffspot to do agility or just running around. Very large property. You definitely need a vehicle that can go up steep hills during the winter. Other than that, so worth it.  Will be coming back again!
5510/10 would sniff again!!! My dogs absolutely loved this spot. There’s so much room to roam around and sniff! My dog Hank loved climbing on the agility ladders and LOVED sniffing all the spots. The area is beautiful. Melissa W.
Melissa W.
January 2023
10/10 would sniff again!!! My dogs absolutely loved this spot. There’s so much room to roam around and sniff! My dog Hank loved climbing on the agility ladders and LOVED sniffing all the spots. The area is beautiful.
55Melissa went above and beyond to help me schedule our first SniffSpot visit. My 11-year-old golden retriever was overjoyed that he could be off-leash! The property was perfect for a winter adventure to get out of town. Wear boots with good traction if you want to hike down into the wooded area. It's a beautiful property! Karen H.
Karen H.
January 2023
Melissa went above and beyond to help me schedule our first SniffSpot visit. My 11-year-old golden retriever was overjoyed that he could be off-leash! The property was perfect for a winter adventure to get out of town. Wear boots with good traction if you want to hike down into the wooded area. It's a beautiful property!
55Wonderful place! Thoughtfully appointed with everything from extra poop bags to extra available toys. Secure fencing and a beautiful space. We will return!Mary Beth S.
Mary Beth S.
January 2023
Wonderful place! Thoughtfully appointed with everything from extra poop bags to extra available toys. Secure fencing and a beautiful space. We will return!
55This place has everything! Our dogs loved playing on the agility equipment and had so much fun romping through the woods. And what a relief to not have to worry about any strange dogs rushing us on our walk !Christina F.
Christina F.
January 2023
This place has everything! Our dogs loved playing on the agility equipment and had so much fun romping through the woods. And what a relief to not have to worry about any strange dogs rushing us on our walk !
How do Idaho Springs'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 Idaho Springs 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.