55We had a great time today! My dogs love the space to run and sniff. There’s always something good to smell! There was seating and additional chairs in the middle of the space, and even a grill! (We didn’t try it.) I loved that I could watch my dogs no matter where they were. The fencing was secure, which was a huge deal to me. There was a hose if you need water.
The signs leading to the Sniffspot were a huge help. It’s easy to miss the green gate. The pictures in the listing are also amazing, as the directions in Google Maps from the Sniffspot app took me down the wrong street.
Also, a friendly reminder that your dog should be on flea/tick and heartworm preventative to truly enjoy this more natural setting.
Overall we really love the space. Tim is a very responsive host and we appreciate him for letting others use this space. Until next time!Jenna S.
Jenna S.
November 2024
We had a great time today! My dogs love the space to run and sniff. There’s always something good to smell! There was seating and additional chairs in the middle of the space, and even a grill! (We didn’t try it.) I loved that I could watch my dogs no matter where they were. The fencing was secure, which was a huge deal to me. There was a hose if you need water.
The signs leading to the Sniffspot were a huge help. It’s easy to miss the green gate. The pictures in the listing are also amazing, as the directions in Google Maps from the Sniffspot app took me down the wrong street.
Also, a friendly reminder that your dog should be on flea/tick and heartworm preventative to truly enjoy this more natural setting.
Overall we really love the space. Tim is a very responsive host and we appreciate him for letting others use this space. Until next time!
Drive-in Timothy's 1 Acre Fully Fenced Private Dog Park near Barberville, FL. Sheep farm! Instinct testing. Grill & Picnic area. Water spot. | Sniffspot
55What an incredible experience! Timothy is so nice and knowledgeable. His space was perfect for my dog to run around and be a dog. The spot is easy to get to…just follow the sniff sign so you know where to turn when you come up to the fork in the road. You’ll come to a gate with a stop sign and a mailbox full of toys. You’ll can open the gate and drive right in. He has a picnic table, grill, fire pit and additional seating. You can even pay a few bucks extra to feed the sheep that are in the pastures right next to the sniff spot. I took my dog specifically to test his instinct around sheep and it was an incredibly fascinating experience. My dog’s natural instincts came right out and with Timothy’s guidance, he was able to have one of the best first experiences around sheep. I’m so excited to go back for one on one training and also use the space when I want to enjoy a safe, off-leash outing with my dog. Highly recommend this sniff spot. Timothy & his wife were talking about adding a poop bag station, but for now, bring your own bags to clean up after your dog. He has a trash can by the gate for dog waste. This was such a fun day for me and Taco, and we can’t wait to go back! Heather S.
Heather S.
December 2024
What an incredible experience! Timothy is so nice and knowledgeable. His space was perfect for my dog to run around and be a dog. The spot is easy to get to…just follow the sniff sign so you know where to turn when you come up to the fork in the road. You’ll come to a gate with a stop sign and a mailbox full of toys. You’ll can open the gate and drive right in. He has a picnic table, grill, fire pit and additional seating. You can even pay a few bucks extra to feed the sheep that are in the pastures right next to the sniff spot. I took my dog specifically to test his instinct around sheep and it was an incredibly fascinating experience. My dog’s natural instincts came right out and with Timothy’s guidance, he was able to have one of the best first experiences around sheep. I’m so excited to go back for one on one training and also use the space when I want to enjoy a safe, off-leash outing with my dog. Highly recommend this sniff spot. Timothy & his wife were talking about adding a poop bag station, but for now, bring your own bags to clean up after your dog. He has a trash can by the gate for dog waste. This was such a fun day for me and Taco, and we can’t wait to go back!
55I was unable to make my visit due to an emergency but just wanted to rate Amanda on her communication and kindness! Looking forward to rescheduling soon!Madison S.
Madison S.
September 2022
I was unable to make my visit due to an emergency but just wanted to rate Amanda on her communication and kindness! Looking forward to rescheduling soon!
Southern Retrievers Persimmon Hollow Farm 260 Acre Partially Fenced Private Dog Park In Paisley | Sniffspot
55Wow! Such a beautiful property. Brian met us and gave a quick rundown of the land. We only booked an hour, but we'll book at least 90 minutes next time. There's so much to explore. The ponds kept my girl cool. I had to coax her back to the car. Neither of us was ready to leave. Melissa H.
Melissa H.
September 2024
Wow! Such a beautiful property. Brian met us and gave a quick rundown of the land. We only booked an hour, but we'll book at least 90 minutes next time. There's so much to explore. The ponds kept my girl cool. I had to coax her back to the car. Neither of us was ready to leave.
Southern Retrievers Persimmon Hollow Farm 260 Acre Partially Fenced Private Dog Park In Paisley | Sniffspot
55Brian was super friendly, greeted us and showed us around! The property is absolutely beautiful and our dogs had an AMAZING time!!! So much area to run around and so many ponds to play in 🥰 We will definitely be coming back many more times! Michele C.
Michele C.
November 2024
Brian was super friendly, greeted us and showed us around! The property is absolutely beautiful and our dogs had an AMAZING time!!! So much area to run around and so many ponds to play in 🥰 We will definitely be coming back many more times!
Merlin's Farm 3 Acre Fully Fenced Private Dog Park In Mount Dora | Sniffspot
55Our favorite spot we don’t go anywhere else as I’m driving down the driveway. My dog BB goes crazy she is full of excitement and can’t wait to get out of the car. All I have to do is say we’re going to the farm!!! Sheryl L.
Sheryl L.
January 2024
Our favorite spot we don’t go anywhere else as I’m driving down the driveway. My dog BB goes crazy she is full of excitement and can’t wait to get out of the car. All I have to do is say we’re going to the farm!!!
Merlin's Farm 3 Acre Fully Fenced Private Dog Park In Mount Dora | Sniffspot
55This is such a great spot. It is our 2nd visit and we were able to bring our new puppy and older dog to come and play. They enjoyed exploring the space. We have never heard a person, another dog, or any neighbors during both visits which is such a plus. My husband & I enjoy this yard just as much as the dogs do.Abby C.
Abby C.
January 2024
This is such a great spot. It is our 2nd visit and we were able to bring our new puppy and older dog to come and play. They enjoyed exploring the space. We have never heard a person, another dog, or any neighbors during both visits which is such a plus. My husband & I enjoy this yard just as much as the dogs do.
Merlin's Farm 3 Acre Fully Fenced Private Dog Park In Mount Dora | Sniffspot
55The location was easy to find and also had signs to clarify. Milo had a great time sniffing and running in this large and secure area. Anuschka was a great host and we will definitely be back! Ashli W.
Ashli W.
January 2024
The location was easy to find and also had signs to clarify. Milo had a great time sniffing and running in this large and secure area. Anuschka was a great host and we will definitely be back!
Merlin's Farm 3 Acre Fully Fenced Private Dog Park In Mount Dora | Sniffspot
55We are a repeat customer. I’ll give a 5 star every time! This is a paradise for my two reactive dogs. Watching them run and play makes my heart swell!Kayla S.
Kayla S.
January 2024
We are a repeat customer. I’ll give a 5 star every time! This is a paradise for my two reactive dogs. Watching them run and play makes my heart swell!
Merlin's Farm 3 Acre Fully Fenced Private Dog Park In Mount Dora | Sniffspot
55It was a great time- again-as usual!! I love the dog toys, water bottle and bowl, chairs for the 2 legged visitors!! The area is always clean and very easy to access- with a secure gate and fencing, trees for shade. Relaxing for the dogs and the people!!Pamela M.
Pamela M.
January 2024
It was a great time- again-as usual!! I love the dog toys, water bottle and bowl, chairs for the 2 legged visitors!! The area is always clean and very easy to access- with a secure gate and fencing, trees for shade. Relaxing for the dogs and the people!!
Merlin's Farm 3 Acre Fully Fenced Private Dog Park In Mount Dora | Sniffspot
55We are regulars to this spot, and my dogs get so excited now when we pull up. They really love all the fun obstacles to explore and climb on, and it’s fantastic for confidence building!Lindsey H.
Lindsey H.
January 2024
We are regulars to this spot, and my dogs get so excited now when we pull up. They really love all the fun obstacles to explore and climb on, and it’s fantastic for confidence building!
Merlin's Farm 3 Acre Fully Fenced Private Dog Park In Mount Dora | Sniffspot
55This was our first time using SniffSpot and first time being able to let our pup run free! We adopted Rico with heartworms earlier this year and have spent the past 7 months nursing him back to health. He wasn’t able to even play indoors on his treatment, so we dreamt of the day we could let him run free. This was the place of our dreams! We drove 40 minutes from Orlando to Mt. Dora and it was a very easy commute. Easy to get to down a dirt path, and into the lot. Perfect fencing, he couldn’t try to get out if he wanted to. And he didn’t! So much space to run. The grounds are perfect and really free of any bugs and very minimal ants or hazards that our curious boy could get into. We loved the full tub of cold water, Rico went to it when he needed to and it was perfect for him. The property has an amazing agility course I’d love to try to get Rico to learn. They provided also balls and a ball launcher and now we’re looking to get our own for him. Perfect toys to throw back and forth. Plenty of shade and places for humans and dogs to sit. Absolutely loved every second of it. The communication/response is quick. So happy to have been able to use this space!Alexis R.
Alexis R.
November 2023
This was our first time using SniffSpot and first time being able to let our pup run free! We adopted Rico with heartworms earlier this year and have spent the past 7 months nursing him back to health. He wasn’t able to even play indoors on his treatment, so we dreamt of the day we could let him run free. This was the place of our dreams! We drove 40 minutes from Orlando to Mt. Dora and it was a very easy commute. Easy to get to down a dirt path, and into the lot. Perfect fencing, he couldn’t try to get out if he wanted to. And he didn’t! So much space to run. The grounds are perfect and really free of any bugs and very minimal ants or hazards that our curious boy could get into. We loved the full tub of cold water, Rico went to it when he needed to and it was perfect for him. The property has an amazing agility course I’d love to try to get Rico to learn. They provided also balls and a ball launcher and now we’re looking to get our own for him. Perfect toys to throw back and forth. Plenty of shade and places for humans and dogs to sit. Absolutely loved every second of it. The communication/response is quick. So happy to have been able to use this space!
Merlin's Farm 3 Acre Fully Fenced Private Dog Park In Mount Dora | Sniffspot
55This spot is absolutely beautiful and peaceful. The yard is very well cared for. The field is secure. We didn't see anyone or any other animals. We did hear dogs barking in the distance but they didn't bark long. Lots of shade and sun and plenty of room for the dogs to run. We will definitely go back. Kelly L.
Kelly L.
December 2023
This spot is absolutely beautiful and peaceful. The yard is very well cared for. The field is secure. We didn't see anyone or any other animals. We did hear dogs barking in the distance but they didn't bark long. Lots of shade and sun and plenty of room for the dogs to run. We will definitely go back.
Merlin's Farm 3 Acre Fully Fenced Private Dog Park In Mount Dora | Sniffspot
55This is me and my dogs’ happy place. Beautiful, secluded, clean, wide open spaces, shaded areas, fun obstacles. Literally couldn’t ask for anything more!Lindsey H.
Lindsey H.
December 2023
This is me and my dogs’ happy place. Beautiful, secluded, clean, wide open spaces, shaded areas, fun obstacles. Literally couldn’t ask for anything more!
Merlin's Farm 3 Acre Fully Fenced Private Dog Park In Mount Dora | Sniffspot
55What a perfect spot! The place was fully secure and very easy to navigate. My dog had all the amenities such as fresh water, and spare toys there. The property is very well kept and it was a joy for us to be there!Megan E.
Megan E.
December 2023
What a perfect spot! The place was fully secure and very easy to navigate. My dog had all the amenities such as fresh water, and spare toys there. The property is very well kept and it was a joy for us to be there!
Merlin's Farm 3 Acre Fully Fenced Private Dog Park In Mount Dora | Sniffspot
55Location is great, not too far from our house. The property is well kept and lots of amenities! Great spot for our reactive Golden Retriever to get some exercise in a safe way!Patricia D.
Patricia D.
December 2023
Location is great, not too far from our house. The property is well kept and lots of amenities! Great spot for our reactive Golden Retriever to get some exercise in a safe way!
Merlin's Farm 3 Acre Fully Fenced Private Dog Park In Mount Dora | Sniffspot
55I was blown away with this property! There was so much land for her to run.My pup and I thoroughly enjoyed the space and small touches that were added to the land such as water, toys, and training courses for agility :) We will absolutely be back.Amber S.
Amber S.
December 2023
I was blown away with this property! There was so much land for her to run.My pup and I thoroughly enjoyed the space and small touches that were added to the land such as water, toys, and training courses for agility :) We will absolutely be back.
How do Pierson'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
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 Pierson 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 Pierson 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 314 fully fenced dog parks in the area. If your dog is reactive to other dogs, you can visit one of our 31 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.