55This was our first visit and we all LOVED it. What a beautiful location with well cleared and groomed trails. My two labs ran so much they have been sleeping all evening, waking up just long enough to eat supper. Directions were perfect making it easy to find. We will definitely be back! Thank you! Jessica S.
Jessica S.
January 2021
This was our first visit and we all LOVED it. What a beautiful location with well cleared and groomed trails. My two labs ran so much they have been sleeping all evening, waking up just long enough to eat supper. Directions were perfect making it easy to find. We will definitely be back! Thank you!
55Our 3rd time- our dogs are excited to come, they were much more comfortable this time and explored more, were very curious about the dogs that lived there today (we had to call them away from the gate at least 2-3 times- sorry!! They wanted to meet your pups!) Our recall is getting so good! Great practice. My husband had the day off and our kids were in school- it made a nice little hiking date :)Michelle S.
Michelle S.
January 2021
Our 3rd time- our dogs are excited to come, they were much more comfortable this time and explored more, were very curious about the dogs that lived there today (we had to call them away from the gate at least 2-3 times- sorry!! They wanted to meet your pups!) Our recall is getting so good! Great practice. My husband had the day off and our kids were in school- it made a nice little hiking date :)
55This was a great spot to visit. The space was clean. There were so many spots to visit and explore.
The goats were fun!!!! For the dog too. 😀
We will be back soon. Jessica R.
Jessica R.
June 2023
This was a great spot to visit. The space was clean. There were so many spots to visit and explore.
The goats were fun!!!! For the dog too. 😀
We will be back soon.
55We had our first visit today after seeing this Sniff spot featured on the morning news. Our dog does not do well at dog parks, so we thought this was an awesome alternative. It was so fun! Very good directions once we arrived, on where to go and where to park. Our dog loved the goats, and loved just running free! It did rain on us, and Daniel messaged that there was an umbrella available by the barn and a rain shelter to use. Beautiful property, lots of toys and treats available, and even in the rain we had a blast! We will definitely be heading back soon!Kellie K.
Kellie K.
June 2023
We had our first visit today after seeing this Sniff spot featured on the morning news. Our dog does not do well at dog parks, so we thought this was an awesome alternative. It was so fun! Very good directions once we arrived, on where to go and where to park. Our dog loved the goats, and loved just running free! It did rain on us, and Daniel messaged that there was an umbrella available by the barn and a rain shelter to use. Beautiful property, lots of toys and treats available, and even in the rain we had a blast! We will definitely be heading back soon!
55Love coming here to escape the loud city life. I can fully relax knowing my dog is secure in the fencing, and no other dogs can approach us. Daniel even wrote us a handwritten thank you card for supporting his sniffspot- that was so thoughtful! 😊 🐕Marianna L.
Marianna L.
May 2023
Love coming here to escape the loud city life. I can fully relax knowing my dog is secure in the fencing, and no other dogs can approach us. Daniel even wrote us a handwritten thank you card for supporting his sniffspot- that was so thoughtful! 😊 🐕
55Honestly the perfect Sniffspot. It brings me so much joy to see my dog running around and knowing the fence is secure enough to keep him in and he goes wild for the goats. All the different chairs and hammocks around the property are so nice and the host leaves out a wonderful array of toys and treats. Feeding the goats peanuts really made my week too 🙂Sophie G.
Sophie G.
June 2023
Honestly the perfect Sniffspot. It brings me so much joy to see my dog running around and knowing the fence is secure enough to keep him in and he goes wild for the goats. All the different chairs and hammocks around the property are so nice and the host leaves out a wonderful array of toys and treats. Feeding the goats peanuts really made my week too 🙂
55Lots of fun and space to roam. I was a little unsure of how Cleo would react to the goats but there was so much else to see and do that it was easy to just steer clear. Wonderful spot!Michelle K.
Michelle K.
June 2023
Lots of fun and space to roam. I was a little unsure of how Cleo would react to the goats but there was so much else to see and do that it was easy to just steer clear. Wonderful spot!
55It was my first time using SniffSpot and the whole experience was so great. Everything was labeled so it was clear what to do and where to go. The space had tons of variety and trails to walk on. Me and my dogs had lots of fun. Thank you so much!Kelsey H.
Kelsey H.
June 2023
It was my first time using SniffSpot and the whole experience was so great. Everything was labeled so it was clear what to do and where to go. The space had tons of variety and trails to walk on. Me and my dogs had lots of fun. Thank you so much!
55What an amazing spot! My pup had soooo much fun romping around, and the host generously stocked the yard with toys, treats and water. The fencing all seemed super secure. We’ll definitely be back! Rilyn E.
Rilyn E.
June 2023
What an amazing spot! My pup had soooo much fun romping around, and the host generously stocked the yard with toys, treats and water. The fencing all seemed super secure. We’ll definitely be back!
55We had a great time today! The goats were totally for me, my dog wasn’t interested in the slightest! Thank you hosts for a wonderful, thoughtful sniff spot. 4 paws and one tail up!Amy N.
Amy N.
June 2023
We had a great time today! The goats were totally for me, my dog wasn’t interested in the slightest! Thank you hosts for a wonderful, thoughtful sniff spot. 4 paws and one tail up!
55Daniel has an amazing place for your dog(s) to run around. He has provided everything you and your dogs need -- toys, seating, water and goats!! It's shaded in many areas and the trails are fun to walk on. We will definitely come back!Lita A.
Lita A.
June 2023
Daniel has an amazing place for your dog(s) to run around. He has provided everything you and your dogs need -- toys, seating, water and goats!! It's shaded in many areas and the trails are fun to walk on. We will definitely come back!
55New favorite sniffspot! Fencing was very secure. Hosts very graciously provide goat and dog treats, a cooler of bottled water, poop bags, towels, and tons of toys. Loved the cut trails through the property. Dogs had an absolute blast.Marisa P.
Marisa P.
June 2023
New favorite sniffspot! Fencing was very secure. Hosts very graciously provide goat and dog treats, a cooler of bottled water, poop bags, towels, and tons of toys. Loved the cut trails through the property. Dogs had an absolute blast.
55WOW! This place was absolutely incredible. The hosts did such an amazing job stocking the spot with anything you might need. It is so comforting to have a space to take our pup to where we don’t have to worry about other dogs! Miller also LOVED the goats!! Isabel C.
Isabel C.
June 2023
WOW! This place was absolutely incredible. The hosts did such an amazing job stocking the spot with anything you might need. It is so comforting to have a space to take our pup to where we don’t have to worry about other dogs! Miller also LOVED the goats!!
55We LOVED our visit. It was a wonderful property and our dogs were totally mesmerized by the goats. I was truly impressed with all of the Amenities. We look forward to our next visit and I can’t wait to see my goat friends. Thank you Daniel for sharing your wonderful property with us. Amy S.
Amy S.
June 2023
We LOVED our visit. It was a wonderful property and our dogs were totally mesmerized by the goats. I was truly impressed with all of the Amenities. We look forward to our next visit and I can’t wait to see my goat friends. Thank you Daniel for sharing your wonderful property with us.
55Such an awesome spot! So many places to sit and relax. And so many snacks for dogs and goats alike! Tons of toys, water for dogs, wattle bottles for humans kept in a cooler with ice. A well marked first aide kit and tons of other supplies. This spot is really easy to find, too with well marked directions and signs. The fence is great and well kept. Super small dogs could fit through the gaps as it is cattle fencing and not chain link. There are good trails with straw/sawdust coverings. 10/10 will come again and recommend. Well worth the drive from the twin cities. Even the drive is scenic with tons of trees. Rachel F.
Rachel F.
June 2023
Such an awesome spot! So many places to sit and relax. And so many snacks for dogs and goats alike! Tons of toys, water for dogs, wattle bottles for humans kept in a cooler with ice. A well marked first aide kit and tons of other supplies. This spot is really easy to find, too with well marked directions and signs. The fence is great and well kept. Super small dogs could fit through the gaps as it is cattle fencing and not chain link. There are good trails with straw/sawdust coverings. 10/10 will come again and recommend. Well worth the drive from the twin cities. Even the drive is scenic with tons of trees.
55This is such a wonderful, happy place for pups to run and roam. It feels like summer camp for dogs! The treats, toys, and water give the experience a little extra touch. Everything is labeled and neat and such great marked trails for pups to do laps! I will definitely be coming back again soon! Alexandra S.
Alexandra S.
June 2023
This is such a wonderful, happy place for pups to run and roam. It feels like summer camp for dogs! The treats, toys, and water give the experience a little extra touch. Everything is labeled and neat and such great marked trails for pups to do laps! I will definitely be coming back again soon!
How do Alma'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 Alma 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 Alma 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 23 fully fenced dog parks in the area. If your dog is reactive to other dogs, you can visit one of our 3 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.
Does Alma have any fully fenced dog parks?
Sniffspot has 23 fully fenced dog parks in or near Alma. Browse all fully enclosed options.
Where are good dog hiking trails near Alma?
The Alma area has 4 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 Dog heaven beyond Holley Road!!.