55Riley, our reactive rescue dog had a blast. We appreciate the list of rules shared with us to keep Riley and the rest of the farm animals safe. Even though the trail was fenced, we decided to keep Riley leashed which helped us monitor his behavior towards other farm animals especially chickens and the donkey. Riley had a blast, totally relaxed for the 45 mins ride home. We definitely will visit again soon. Isha G.
Isha G.
June 2024
Riley, our reactive rescue dog had a blast. We appreciate the list of rules shared with us to keep Riley and the rest of the farm animals safe. Even though the trail was fenced, we decided to keep Riley leashed which helped us monitor his behavior towards other farm animals especially chickens and the donkey. Riley had a blast, totally relaxed for the 45 mins ride home. We definitely will visit again soon.
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55Yet another great visit to Lazy Bones Acres!! This seems to be Bella’s favorite spot and we are so lucky to be able to enjoy it!!
Since Bella loves to explore on her own, I now attach a small bell to her collar. Now when she wants to go off ahead of me, I know exactly where she is. Thanks so much for sharing this great spot!Vickie L.
Vickie L.
July 2024
Yet another great visit to Lazy Bones Acres!! This seems to be Bella’s favorite spot and we are so lucky to be able to enjoy it!!
Since Bella loves to explore on her own, I now attach a small bell to her collar. Now when she wants to go off ahead of me, I know exactly where she is. Thanks so much for sharing this great spot!
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55Another great visit to Lazy Acres. Bella loves it more every visit AND we were able to check out the new unfennced trails (on leash) which are just as great as the 5-acres of fenced area. Bella so appreciated the second “watering hole” at the new trails. This family has gone to great lengths with their property and we couldn’t be more grateful!!! Thanks so much for always making our visit wonderful!!
Pics are on the new unfenced trails. Vickie L.
Vickie L.
July 2024
Another great visit to Lazy Acres. Bella loves it more every visit AND we were able to check out the new unfennced trails (on leash) which are just as great as the 5-acres of fenced area. Bella so appreciated the second “watering hole” at the new trails. This family has gone to great lengths with their property and we couldn’t be more grateful!!! Thanks so much for always making our visit wonderful!!
Pics are on the new unfenced trails.
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55This is a beautifully maintained property and so well run. Everything is thought of. We look forward to going back in the fall when it’s cooler out. We took a reactive shelter dog on a field trip and seeing the donkey and turkeys was really good for herLaura S.
Laura S.
August 2024
This is a beautifully maintained property and so well run. Everything is thought of. We look forward to going back in the fall when it’s cooler out. We took a reactive shelter dog on a field trip and seeing the donkey and turkeys was really good for her
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55Beautiful place with amazing hosts! They even reached out before hand and filled the kiddie pool with fresh water for my pittie! The trails and signs were adorable, it was fun to watch my suburban dog explore and investigate the farm animals. The beginning is stocked with everything you might need (I ended up going back to use the bug spray which was a life saver). 10/10 would recommend!Kayla Z.
Kayla Z.
August 2024
Beautiful place with amazing hosts! They even reached out before hand and filled the kiddie pool with fresh water for my pittie! The trails and signs were adorable, it was fun to watch my suburban dog explore and investigate the farm animals. The beginning is stocked with everything you might need (I ended up going back to use the bug spray which was a life saver). 10/10 would recommend!
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55We loved the property! We normally do long leash walks and this fenced in trail area was awesome to test out how our dog handled off leash walks and he did great after about 20 minutes of being on leash. There were toys, poop bags, areas to sit if you need to, and marked trails either information as well. We will definitely be back.Dale B.
Dale B.
August 2024
We loved the property! We normally do long leash walks and this fenced in trail area was awesome to test out how our dog handled off leash walks and he did great after about 20 minutes of being on leash. There were toys, poop bags, areas to sit if you need to, and marked trails either information as well. We will definitely be back.
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55Lovely spot with a variety of well marked trails. The benches on trails were appreciated by the humans. Host was friendly with clear communication as to parking. My senior dog stayed on leash and from her smile and nose to the ground had an enjoyable excursion. We would return. Heather P.
Heather P.
September 2024
Lovely spot with a variety of well marked trails. The benches on trails were appreciated by the humans. Host was friendly with clear communication as to parking. My senior dog stayed on leash and from her smile and nose to the ground had an enjoyable excursion. We would return.
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55As always a wonderful visit. This continues to be Bella’s favorite “Sniffspot” and it’s a joy to see her soaking it in!!
Thanks Jacquai!! We appreciate the use of your wonderful spot!!!
If it was closer we’d come so much more. lol.
Thanks again!!Vickie L.
Vickie L.
September 2024
As always a wonderful visit. This continues to be Bella’s favorite “Sniffspot” and it’s a joy to see her soaking it in!!
Thanks Jacquai!! We appreciate the use of your wonderful spot!!!
If it was closer we’d come so much more. lol.
Thanks again!!
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55The instructions Jacqui sent me were very useful to learn what we need to be aware of.
The place is in excellent condition, there are signs to help you get oriented, and we had a blast!! Wonderful place, 100% recommendDaniela H.
Daniela H.
September 2024
The instructions Jacqui sent me were very useful to learn what we need to be aware of.
The place is in excellent condition, there are signs to help you get oriented, and we had a blast!! Wonderful place, 100% recommend
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55As mentioned previously, Bella’s FAVORITE Sniffspot. She absolutely LOVES this massive 5 Acre fenced wooded area as much as I do.
It gives her a chance to “explore” in an area that is “wooded” and not just one open area with no obstructions (I.e. trails, woods, etc).
This is the number one reason Bella and I continue to visit this wonderful Sniffspot and will continue to do so.
Although we don’t get to enjoy this spot as much (due to distance), it will remain our first choice!!
Kudos to Jacqui and family for sharing their wonderful FENCED wooded acreage property to us that can’t take our “pups” to a “regular “ dog park.
We appreciate you so much!! Again, Thank you! We love every minute we’re there. And of course we love JoJo and always say hello. 😊Vickie L.
Vickie L.
September 2024
As mentioned previously, Bella’s FAVORITE Sniffspot. She absolutely LOVES this massive 5 Acre fenced wooded area as much as I do.
It gives her a chance to “explore” in an area that is “wooded” and not just one open area with no obstructions (I.e. trails, woods, etc).
This is the number one reason Bella and I continue to visit this wonderful Sniffspot and will continue to do so.
Although we don’t get to enjoy this spot as much (due to distance), it will remain our first choice!!
Kudos to Jacqui and family for sharing their wonderful FENCED wooded acreage property to us that can’t take our “pups” to a “regular “ dog park.
We appreciate you so much!! Again, Thank you! We love every minute we’re there. And of course we love JoJo and always say hello. 😊
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55This spot was fantastic! Our dogs love exploring new places, but it is not always ideal for us to take them to dog parks or other public trails, with one of them being reactive toward other dogs and the other terrified of new people. It was great knowing that we had the entire place to ourselves. The area was fully fenced so we were able to let our dog with good recall off leash. There was cold water and bowls available near the entrance, which was nice to have for our dogs after exploring. We will be back! Katie H.
Katie H.
October 2024
This spot was fantastic! Our dogs love exploring new places, but it is not always ideal for us to take them to dog parks or other public trails, with one of them being reactive toward other dogs and the other terrified of new people. It was great knowing that we had the entire place to ourselves. The area was fully fenced so we were able to let our dog with good recall off leash. There was cold water and bowls available near the entrance, which was nice to have for our dogs after exploring. We will be back!
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55Our dog Kenji had a great time exploring. You can truly tell the owner of this place has really put their heart and soul into making this a great place for dogs/humans to explore. They are very responsive and sooooo sweet and caring !! Johanna P.
Johanna P.
October 2024
Our dog Kenji had a great time exploring. You can truly tell the owner of this place has really put their heart and soul into making this a great place for dogs/humans to explore. They are very responsive and sooooo sweet and caring !!
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55Beautiful property. We enjoyed using both the fenced trails and unfenced trails. Clear signage of where to park and where the trails begin. Cute signs labeling trails throughout the spot This was our second visit and we will return again. Appreciate the poop bags at the start of the trails. Heather P.
Heather P.
October 2024
Beautiful property. We enjoyed using both the fenced trails and unfenced trails. Clear signage of where to park and where the trails begin. Cute signs labeling trails throughout the spot This was our second visit and we will return again. Appreciate the poop bags at the start of the trails.
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55The most beautiful property to get together with a friend and enjoy time with our dogs. So well maintained, clearly marked. This was our second visit and we will definitely be back.Jamie R.
Jamie R.
October 2024
The most beautiful property to get together with a friend and enjoy time with our dogs. So well maintained, clearly marked. This was our second visit and we will definitely be back.
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My dogs and I thoroughly enjoyed our first visit to Lazy Bones Acres!!! The trails were great and not as many burrs were picked up by their coats as I had thought lol. We hope to be back soon! Thank you for sharing this wonderful property with our dogs!Miriam Z.
Miriam Z.
November 2024
My dogs and I thoroughly enjoyed our first visit to Lazy Bones Acres!!! The trails were great and not as many burrs were picked up by their coats as I had thought lol. We hope to be back soon! Thank you for sharing this wonderful property with our dogs!
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55Lots of trails crossing around the fenced property. My dog had so much fun running through all of them, periodically coming back to check on us slow humans LOL! He didn’t know what to make of the donkey!
The instructions were very clear and helpful. Thanks for a great spot!Jan M.
Jan M.
November 2024
Lots of trails crossing around the fenced property. My dog had so much fun running through all of them, periodically coming back to check on us slow humans LOL! He didn’t know what to make of the donkey!
The instructions were very clear and helpful. Thanks for a great spot!
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55Booking and communication great . Property very well marked and thought out . Love the agility stuff and water. Area for dogs is big and lots of stimuli for the furry kids to explore . Will no doubt book again Taylor L.
Taylor L.
November 2024
Booking and communication great . Property very well marked and thought out . Love the agility stuff and water. Area for dogs is big and lots of stimuli for the furry kids to explore . Will no doubt book again
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55Second time and did two hours , good energy burn , sorry if the Malinois scared the donkey with his bark , his is one curious donkey , love it . Taylor L.
Taylor L.
November 2024
Second time and did two hours , good energy burn , sorry if the Malinois scared the donkey with his bark , his is one curious donkey , love it .
How do Marengo'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
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Reactive dogs welcome
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FAQ about our Marengo 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. 97% of reviews on Sniffspot visits in the Marengo 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 374 fully fenced dog parks in the area. If your dog is reactive to other dogs, you can visit one of our 39 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.
Sniffspot has 374 fully fenced dog parks in or near Marengo. Browse all fully enclosed options.
Where are good dog hiking trails near Marengo?
The Marengo area has 374 Sniffspot locations with private trails for you and your dog to walk or hike. Dogs can generally be off leash on Sniffspot trails. The most popular trail is Kishwaukee 1 Acre Fully Fenced Private Dog Park In Marengo.
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