55Great spot! We stayed in the fenced hill/pasture. Dogs had a blast running up and down the hill and exploring the shaded areas and rocks. Nice cool breeze in the shaded areas and under the structure. Warning that this time of year it heats up around midday and ticks are abound! We picked a few off our dogs and ourselves. Will definitely visit again and try venturing more.Ashley D.
Ashley D.
July 2024
Great spot! We stayed in the fenced hill/pasture. Dogs had a blast running up and down the hill and exploring the shaded areas and rocks. Nice cool breeze in the shaded areas and under the structure. Warning that this time of year it heats up around midday and ticks are abound! We picked a few off our dogs and ourselves. Will definitely visit again and try venturing more.
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55Epic spot! We loved every second and looking forward to our next visit. Make sure to do thorough tick checks on everyone and bring towels if your dog likes to swim. There is an option to avoid the pond if that’s your preference.
I made a reel of our visit https://www.instagram.com/reel/C_CgQlKxuMU/?igsh=MzRlODBiNWFlZA==Sunny T.
Sunny T.
August 2024
Epic spot! We loved every second and looking forward to our next visit. Make sure to do thorough tick checks on everyone and bring towels if your dog likes to swim. There is an option to avoid the pond if that’s your preference.
I made a reel of our visit https://www.instagram.com/reel/C_CgQlKxuMU/?igsh=MzRlODBiNWFlZA==
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55Another great visit! As expected, the pond is getting a little low this time of year, and we focused on chasing balls in the field and enjoying the views. Such a pretty spot, with lots of options for shade breaks on a sunny day.David L.
David L.
August 2024
Another great visit! As expected, the pond is getting a little low this time of year, and we focused on chasing balls in the field and enjoying the views. Such a pretty spot, with lots of options for shade breaks on a sunny day.
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55This Sniffspot is wonderful! Very safe, fully fenced. Nice and clean, plenty of sniffing and running. Parking is easy and Antoni was very helpful and showed us the lay of the land before we got off to playing. The dogs ran and played longer than they have in ages, so it was really nice to have water and some areas of shade for a break here and there. We will be back!Samantha S.
Samantha S.
September 2024
This Sniffspot is wonderful! Very safe, fully fenced. Nice and clean, plenty of sniffing and running. Parking is easy and Antoni was very helpful and showed us the lay of the land before we got off to playing. The dogs ran and played longer than they have in ages, so it was really nice to have water and some areas of shade for a break here and there. We will be back!
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55Wonderful quiet, peaceful spot that is fun for the pups and the entire family! We have dogs of various sizes and ages and all loved this spot. Gracious and welcoming host. Highly recommended.Megan D.
Megan D.
September 2024
Wonderful quiet, peaceful spot that is fun for the pups and the entire family! We have dogs of various sizes and ages and all loved this spot. Gracious and welcoming host. Highly recommended.
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55We came here with a big group for my birthday. It was the best time! Plenty of space for 7 cars, the fencing was secure, virtually no foxtails which is impressive, the little shelter area was nice! We brought a little table and some extra chairs but it was nice that there were already some chairs. We all had a great time. Thanks so much for having us!Ali S.
Ali S.
September 2024
We came here with a big group for my birthday. It was the best time! Plenty of space for 7 cars, the fencing was secure, virtually no foxtails which is impressive, the little shelter area was nice! We brought a little table and some extra chairs but it was nice that there were already some chairs. We all had a great time. Thanks so much for having us!
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55Nice spot, very quiet and private, fencing is very secure. Both areas are on the steep side, while there is one flatish area.
We hope that what appears to be a man made pond will be filled with water, would be a great addition, especially as we picked one of the hottest days to visit. None the less we had great fun and enjoyed the space.
Thank you,
peter
Peter S.
Peter S.
October 2024
Nice spot, very quiet and private, fencing is very secure. Both areas are on the steep side, while there is one flatish area.
We hope that what appears to be a man made pond will be filled with water, would be a great addition, especially as we picked one of the hottest days to visit. None the less we had great fun and enjoyed the space.
Thank you,
peter
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55we enjoyed our time here! very thankful for an understanding and flexible host, our day did not get off to the best start & they worked with us to still get our time here. which we all needed! will return dannie c.
dannie c.
October 2024
we enjoyed our time here! very thankful for an understanding and flexible host, our day did not get off to the best start & they worked with us to still get our time here. which we all needed! will return
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55This is a great property with lots of room for the dogs to run around in and explore. We had a wonderful time, met the host who is warm and welcoming and will definitely be coming back.
Ida A.
Ida A.
October 2024
This is a great property with lots of room for the dogs to run around in and explore. We had a wonderful time, met the host who is warm and welcoming and will definitely be coming back.
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55This place was worth the wait! Antoni was so friendly, and greeted us for a few minutes to answer some questions we had. I definitely want to come back when everything is green, but what a space! The enclosed area with the pond is so spacious! If your dog doesn’t have a solid recall I suggest staying in there. We walked the outer perimeter which also has fencing, but it is uphill and the grass is pretty long. It’s harder to keep that part of the sniffspot maintained I’m sure, but was still a great sniffari! My rescue found a few lizards to chase 🤣 we had such a great time, and can’t wait to come back when the pond is full and the grass is more green! Thank you, Antoni for being such a kind host! FYI, if you come out here please pick up after your dogs! There’s trash cans available in several spots. We found lots of gifts 🤭 Sarah S.
Sarah S.
October 2024
This place was worth the wait! Antoni was so friendly, and greeted us for a few minutes to answer some questions we had. I definitely want to come back when everything is green, but what a space! The enclosed area with the pond is so spacious! If your dog doesn’t have a solid recall I suggest staying in there. We walked the outer perimeter which also has fencing, but it is uphill and the grass is pretty long. It’s harder to keep that part of the sniffspot maintained I’m sure, but was still a great sniffari! My rescue found a few lizards to chase 🤣 we had such a great time, and can’t wait to come back when the pond is full and the grass is more green! Thank you, Antoni for being such a kind host! FYI, if you come out here please pick up after your dogs! There’s trash cans available in several spots. We found lots of gifts 🤭
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55Antoni's place is beautiful! Antoni greeted us and showed us around before we got started, which was great. His spot is an easy drive from SF, clean, straightforward water access, extra balls. He even let us in 15 minutes early as I can never get the timing from from SF, I'm either early or late. My boys had so much fun and played fetch for 2 hours! I got a lot of fun photos too. We will be back!
Krystelle B.
Krystelle B.
October 2024
Antoni's place is beautiful! Antoni greeted us and showed us around before we got started, which was great. His spot is an easy drive from SF, clean, straightforward water access, extra balls. He even let us in 15 minutes early as I can never get the timing from from SF, I'm either early or late. My boys had so much fun and played fetch for 2 hours! I got a lot of fun photos too. We will be back!
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55What an incredible Sniffspot.
This spot is very clean and a perfect place to let your dog run free.
My Greyhound had such a fun time racing around all the various parts of this lovely property.
The host is very kind and communicates well. Maria P.
Maria P.
November 2024
What an incredible Sniffspot.
This spot is very clean and a perfect place to let your dog run free.
My Greyhound had such a fun time racing around all the various parts of this lovely property.
The host is very kind and communicates well.
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55This place was wonderful. Very spacious and the dogs had a great time exploring the area. Spacious area for shade on a sunny day and to observe your pets. Highly recommend! Juan D.
Juan D.
November 2024
This place was wonderful. Very spacious and the dogs had a great time exploring the area. Spacious area for shade on a sunny day and to observe your pets. Highly recommend!
How do Petaluma'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
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FAQ about our Petaluma 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. 96% of reviews on Sniffspot visits in the Petaluma 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 100 fully fenced dog parks in the area. If your dog is reactive to other dogs, you can visit one of our 19 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 100 fully fenced dog parks in or near Petaluma. Browse all fully enclosed options.
Where are good dog hiking trails near Petaluma?
The Petaluma area has 2 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 Kara's happy dog tails and hiking trails ranch.
Are there dog agility courses for rent in Petaluma?
Sniffspot has dog parks with agility equipment and/or dog obstacles in or near Petaluma. The most popular agility option is Dog Play Haven!.
Where in Petaluma can I find a pool for dog swimming?
Sniffspot has swimming options in the Petaluma area. The highest rated option is The Gulch Pool.
Can I rent a field for my dog to run near Petaluma?
There are 25 Sniffspot dog parks that offer fields in or near Petaluma where dogs can be off leash. The most popular field is The Gulch Lake.