55Thankful for the water bowls, hose for extra water, clear instructions, balls, etc! Such an enjoyable trip for my pups! Thank you for sharing with us, Cindy! Francesca B.
Francesca B.
November 2022
Thankful for the water bowls, hose for extra water, clear instructions, balls, etc! Such an enjoyable trip for my pups! Thank you for sharing with us, Cindy!
CANINE CANYON Park 🐕🐩 - Fully Fenced in Central San Diego | Sniffspot
55First experience with SniffSpot and it set a high bar! Easy instructions. Nice, clean yard. Secure fencing. Lots of great infrastructure for humans and dogs. Minnie especially loved the hammock built into the ground. Water and toys provided. Two bowls were full of clean water when we arrived. We added Minnie’s name in chalk to all the names of other doggie visitors on the side of the swing set. Couldn’t be happier!Ken Y.
Ken Y.
November 2022
First experience with SniffSpot and it set a high bar! Easy instructions. Nice, clean yard. Secure fencing. Lots of great infrastructure for humans and dogs. Minnie especially loved the hammock built into the ground. Water and toys provided. Two bowls were full of clean water when we arrived. We added Minnie’s name in chalk to all the names of other doggie visitors on the side of the swing set. Couldn’t be happier!
CANINE CANYON Park 🐕🐩 - Fully Fenced in Central San Diego | Sniffspot
5510/10 would recommend this spot. It had everything from water, balls, toys, doggie pool, trampoline etc. our pup loved running up and down the slope. Plenty of room for humans to sit! Jeannie S.
Jeannie S.
November 2022
10/10 would recommend this spot. It had everything from water, balls, toys, doggie pool, trampoline etc. our pup loved running up and down the slope. Plenty of room for humans to sit!
CANINE CANYON Park 🐕🐩 - Fully Fenced in Central San Diego | Sniffspot
55My dog is reactive so we have very few places we can go and play together where we can relax and not worry about triggers. No triggers to worry about here! And my dog LOVED it - he got to do his two favorite things, chase balls and splash around in a kiddie pool. We will definitely be back!Laura C.
Laura C.
November 2022
My dog is reactive so we have very few places we can go and play together where we can relax and not worry about triggers. No triggers to worry about here! And my dog LOVED it - he got to do his two favorite things, chase balls and splash around in a kiddie pool. We will definitely be back!
CANINE CANYON Park 🐕🐩 - Fully Fenced in Central San Diego | Sniffspot
55What a wonderful place! So peaceful and the perfect place to enjoy running or lounging in a hammock. Hope and I loved the trampoline the most :’) Taylor B.
Taylor B.
November 2022
What a wonderful place! So peaceful and the perfect place to enjoy running or lounging in a hammock. Hope and I loved the trampoline the most :’)
CANINE CANYON Park 🐕🐩 - Fully Fenced in Central San Diego | Sniffspot
55this is beyond perfect! Great space for running and zoomies, our dogs immediately started exploring and playing (lots of balls, ropes, frisbee and stuff to play and jump on) and didn't stop until we left. lovely view for the humans too.Susan D.
Susan D.
November 2022
this is beyond perfect! Great space for running and zoomies, our dogs immediately started exploring and playing (lots of balls, ropes, frisbee and stuff to play and jump on) and didn't stop until we left. lovely view for the humans too.
CANINE CANYON Park 🐕🐩 - Fully Fenced in Central San Diego | Sniffspot
55We had a wonderful time! This was such a nice and private time for the dogs to be able to roam around free. Thanks so much for the hospitality. We will definitely be back!Natalie H.
Natalie H.
November 2022
We had a wonderful time! This was such a nice and private time for the dogs to be able to roam around free. Thanks so much for the hospitality. We will definitely be back!
CANINE CANYON Park 🐕🐩 - Fully Fenced in Central San Diego | Sniffspot
55Another great visit! My dogs love this location. Today was such a beautiful day too. The views are amazing, it’s a nice place to relax and watch planes fly above. There’s also a trampoline that’s so much to use! This will definitely be our main Sniffspot to visit! Lisa L.
Lisa L.
November 2022
Another great visit! My dogs love this location. Today was such a beautiful day too. The views are amazing, it’s a nice place to relax and watch planes fly above. There’s also a trampoline that’s so much to use! This will definitely be our main Sniffspot to visit!
CANINE CANYON Park 🐕🐩 - Fully Fenced in Central San Diego | Sniffspot
55Very nice place my pup loved it! Lots of room for her to run around, plenty of toys, and the water hose was fun too! Cindy’s directions were very clear and the place is so cute, with fun things to do. Will definitely be back!Brianna D.
Brianna D.
November 2022
Very nice place my pup loved it! Lots of room for her to run around, plenty of toys, and the water hose was fun too! Cindy’s directions were very clear and the place is so cute, with fun things to do. Will definitely be back!
CANINE CANYON Park 🐕🐩 - Fully Fenced in Central San Diego | Sniffspot
55This Sniffspot was amazing! Location was 6 min away from our condo in mission valley. We visited in the evening and the lights straining above the yard lit everything well. Clean yard with a variety of toys for the pups to play with. Cindy also provided a portable Bluetooth speaker, different areas to lounge and a towel. We’ll be back soon! Puppy P.
Puppy P.
November 2022
This Sniffspot was amazing! Location was 6 min away from our condo in mission valley. We visited in the evening and the lights straining above the yard lit everything well. Clean yard with a variety of toys for the pups to play with. Cindy also provided a portable Bluetooth speaker, different areas to lounge and a towel. We’ll be back soon!
CANINE CANYON Park 🐕🐩 - Fully Fenced in Central San Diego | Sniffspot
55Such an amazing backyard! Easy instructions to get to the back, I love the little details added for visitors and their dogs. Will definitely visit again! Amanda A.
Amanda A.
November 2022
Such an amazing backyard! Easy instructions to get to the back, I love the little details added for visitors and their dogs. Will definitely visit again!
CANINE CANYON Park 🐕🐩 - Fully Fenced in Central San Diego | Sniffspot
55Our 2nd time visiting but first bringing my kids. We were running late bc it was my oldest’s 5th birthday & she was so sweet to leave a little present for him! We had an amazing time as always & my kid is so so so excited to play with his new present. Thank you so much!!!! We will be back again & again!Madison N.
Madison N.
November 2022
Our 2nd time visiting but first bringing my kids. We were running late bc it was my oldest’s 5th birthday & she was so sweet to leave a little present for him! We had an amazing time as always & my kid is so so so excited to play with his new present. Thank you so much!!!! We will be back again & again!
CANINE CANYON Park 🐕🐩 - Fully Fenced in Central San Diego | Sniffspot
55Such a great experience! This was my first time using Sniffspot with my brand new nervous rescue puppy. He can jump super high so I was worried about making sure the fence was high enough that he couldn’t get out. The host was very accommodating and responsive! The yard was very safe and the fence was definitely high enough my pup couldn’t escape. The area was easily accessible and had everything you’d need for your pups! My dogs had a great time! Amanda D.
Amanda D.
November 2022
Such a great experience! This was my first time using Sniffspot with my brand new nervous rescue puppy. He can jump super high so I was worried about making sure the fence was high enough that he couldn’t get out. The host was very accommodating and responsive! The yard was very safe and the fence was definitely high enough my pup couldn’t escape. The area was easily accessible and had everything you’d need for your pups! My dogs had a great time!
CANINE CANYON Park 🐕🐩 - Fully Fenced in Central San Diego | Sniffspot
55Great place for your pups to get out their zoomies with a nice hill to run up and down. There’s a play-set and trampoline for the 2-legged kids to enjoy too. Mustang Sally and Dashford had a great time, thanks! John S.
John S.
November 2022
Great place for your pups to get out their zoomies with a nice hill to run up and down. There’s a play-set and trampoline for the 2-legged kids to enjoy too. Mustang Sally and Dashford had a great time, thanks!
How do Desert Hot Springs's private small 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 Desert Hot Springs small dog parks
Are small 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 are 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 park users so you can find the perfect place for you and your dog. 93% of reviews on Sniffspot visits are 5 stars.
How can I find small dog parks in Desert Hot Springs?
There are 69 small dog parks in the Desert Hot Springs area. The most popular small dog park is . You can browse all of our small dog parks here.
How do I know if a small dog park works for my dog?
Start by applying basic filters, such as fencing and distractions, to find a dog park that works for your furry friends. If your dog doesn't respond to owner commands, you can visit one of our enclosed dog park areas. If your dog is reactive to other dogs, you can visit one of our small dog park sites where there are no dogs audible or visible nearby. You can see any park amenities provided, including a park bench, water for dogs or water features such as kiddie pool or water hose. If your dog loves water, you can go to a park with water features, but if they don't love water, you can avoid them. We also recommend reading reviews to check for park maintenance issues and reaching out to the host with any questions. And lastly, of course, check park hours. Many of our parks are open from dawn until dusk.
What are the requirements to bring my dog to a Sniffspot park?
We require that all dogs have basic vaccinations or equivalent titers. We do not allow dogs with a bite history. We require that owners sign our waiver and agree to follow our safety rules. We also require that pet owners follow safety protocols around water features.
Will there be other dogs at the Sniffspot park at the same time as me?
Sniffspot only allows one booking at a time and any host dogs are required to be kept away from the spot during visits. We also enforce 30 min time buffers between bookings.
If you are planning an amazing small dog park party, each Sniffspot park has their own rules regarding special events. Many parks allow doggie birthday parties, training, water parties and other event types. Event organizers need to be responsible for their guests and event organizers should coordinate with the host regarding their fun party. Make sure the park has amenities you need for your party, such as a park with lots of picnic tables with park benches.
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