55This was such a lovely time!! Host was quickly responsive the entire time. Not only did my dogs have a blast, so did me and my boyfriend. The property is essentially a walking trail around a large pond, so we were able to walk around the pond a few times, swing on the swing, and let our dogs run and sniff their hearts out! Thank you!Katrina P.
Katrina P.
November 2024
This was such a lovely time!! Host was quickly responsive the entire time. Not only did my dogs have a blast, so did me and my boyfriend. The property is essentially a walking trail around a large pond, so we were able to walk around the pond a few times, swing on the swing, and let our dogs run and sniff their hearts out! Thank you!
55Big, beautiful pond to explore. You can hear dogs barking, and someone was out and about working, so keep that in mind if you have a reactive dog. Lots of room to roam Jenny B.
Jenny B.
November 2024
Big, beautiful pond to explore. You can hear dogs barking, and someone was out and about working, so keep that in mind if you have a reactive dog. Lots of room to roam
David's 5 Acre Fully Fenced Private Dog Park In Poway | Sniffspot
55Such a fun spot! Our dogs loved this place. There is a lot to explore and our dogs loved swimming in the pond which had some ducks swimming in it. So if your dog isn’t a good swimmer maybe have them in a life vest.
The owner was around, and his dog too. But the dog stayed out of the fenced area while we were there.
The owner pointed out some poison oak that was on the property. Cris & Eik M.
Cris & Eik M.
May 2022
Such a fun spot! Our dogs loved this place. There is a lot to explore and our dogs loved swimming in the pond which had some ducks swimming in it. So if your dog isn’t a good swimmer maybe have them in a life vest.
The owner was around, and his dog too. But the dog stayed out of the fenced area while we were there.
The owner pointed out some poison oak that was on the property.
David's 5 Acre Fully Fenced Private Dog Park In Poway | Sniffspot
55Great place to take the dogs and if you fish even better. But if you wanna book this spot go to his second one it’s called Taylor’s pond 10 out of 10 for me and the dogsZachari M.
Zachari M.
May 2022
Great place to take the dogs and if you fish even better. But if you wanna book this spot go to his second one it’s called Taylor’s pond 10 out of 10 for me and the dogs
55My dog LOVED this play area and Don was a great communicator when I arrived. We will definitely be coming and are so happy to find this little GEM in Poway!Lauren J.
Lauren J.
January 2021
My dog LOVED this play area and Don was a great communicator when I arrived. We will definitely be coming and are so happy to find this little GEM in Poway!
2 Private Play Yards! Pet Friendly Turf, 6 foot fences, Agility Course! | Sniffspot
55Don communicated with me throughout the whole process and was very accommodating! The space itself was very clean and didnt have any holes or gaps in the fencing. My dog had a blast and we’ll definitely be back :) Ricagin E.
Ricagin E.
October 2021
Don communicated with me throughout the whole process and was very accommodating! The space itself was very clean and didnt have any holes or gaps in the fencing. My dog had a blast and we’ll definitely be back :)
2 Private Play Yards! Pet Friendly Turf, 6 foot fences, Agility Course! | Sniffspot
55My dogs had a blast here! We were so impressed with the space - plenty of room for the dogs to run and play, agility course, and seated areas in the shade. Don the host is great, very friendly and even provided dog toys for my pups to play with during their time! We will definitely be back! Abby R.
Abby R.
October 2021
My dogs had a blast here! We were so impressed with the space - plenty of room for the dogs to run and play, agility course, and seated areas in the shade. Don the host is great, very friendly and even provided dog toys for my pups to play with during their time! We will definitely be back!
2 Private Play Yards! Pet Friendly Turf, 6 foot fences, Agility Course! | Sniffspot
55This is an amazing spot! Super clean, well fenced, and easy to find. Don was friendly and very accommodating. He took us in through another entrance while a class ended to help my reactive dog and offered toys once we were inside. This will definitely be a spot we return to. Thanks for everything! Stacee E.
Stacee E.
November 2021
This is an amazing spot! Super clean, well fenced, and easy to find. Don was friendly and very accommodating. He took us in through another entrance while a class ended to help my reactive dog and offered toys once we were inside. This will definitely be a spot we return to. Thanks for everything!
2 Private Play Yards! Pet Friendly Turf, 6 foot fences, Agility Course! | Sniffspot
55Incredibly clean. Water bowls filled, hose available if more water needed. Host greeted us and asked if we needed anything, and kindly provided a tug toy. We loved the agility jumps and weave. Two yards, one dirt, one turf. Spent most of our time in the turf yard but the dirt was nice for sniffs. We'll be back!Michelle K.
Michelle K.
November 2021
Incredibly clean. Water bowls filled, hose available if more water needed. Host greeted us and asked if we needed anything, and kindly provided a tug toy. We loved the agility jumps and weave. Two yards, one dirt, one turf. Spent most of our time in the turf yard but the dirt was nice for sniffs. We'll be back!
2 Private Play Yards! Pet Friendly Turf, 6 foot fences, Agility Course! | Sniffspot
55Don's spot is amazing! Very clean, well-kept and set up specifically for our canine family members! There is a separate yard where the dogs can go to the bathroom before going to the nice turf side of the property. I really love this because it helps the dogs to have so much to sniff and go faster and also keeps the play side of the yard even cleaner! There are plenty of space and shade covers. I could not be happier and can't wait to visit again!
In the pictures, there are sectioned-off areas that are all accessible through gated doors. The fencing is sturdy and these little areas made fetch a little more fun and challenging for the dogs which was a plus in my book! We could throw the ball in the wide open yard or throw them into these little sections and the dogs would have to figure out where the door was to get in and out. I like to keep things interesting if I can and Don's spot was perfect for that!Cynthia N.
Cynthia N.
December 2021
Don's spot is amazing! Very clean, well-kept and set up specifically for our canine family members! There is a separate yard where the dogs can go to the bathroom before going to the nice turf side of the property. I really love this because it helps the dogs to have so much to sniff and go faster and also keeps the play side of the yard even cleaner! There are plenty of space and shade covers. I could not be happier and can't wait to visit again!
In the pictures, there are sectioned-off areas that are all accessible through gated doors. The fencing is sturdy and these little areas made fetch a little more fun and challenging for the dogs which was a plus in my book! We could throw the ball in the wide open yard or throw them into these little sections and the dogs would have to figure out where the door was to get in and out. I like to keep things interesting if I can and Don's spot was perfect for that!
2 Private Play Yards! Pet Friendly Turf, 6 foot fences, Agility Course! | Sniffspot
55Great place to take your dogs if you need somewhere quiet with no other dogs around. Don was super helpful. He showed me around and filled up the water bowls before we went in. I had to cancel once because of the rain and he was super understanding. My dogs had a great time sniffing in the dirt yard and generally running around in the turf yard. He offered us toys as well. My dogs are reactive to other dogs so they don’t get to run off leash normally and this was such a nice alternative for them. It was quiet with no one else around to stress them out. Also it was really secure, one of my dogs climbs fences but there was no way for him to get out. I will definitely be booking again! Audrey R.
Audrey R.
December 2021
Great place to take your dogs if you need somewhere quiet with no other dogs around. Don was super helpful. He showed me around and filled up the water bowls before we went in. I had to cancel once because of the rain and he was super understanding. My dogs had a great time sniffing in the dirt yard and generally running around in the turf yard. He offered us toys as well. My dogs are reactive to other dogs so they don’t get to run off leash normally and this was such a nice alternative for them. It was quiet with no one else around to stress them out. Also it was really secure, one of my dogs climbs fences but there was no way for him to get out. I will definitely be booking again!
2 Private Play Yards! Pet Friendly Turf, 6 foot fences, Agility Course! | Sniffspot
55Large space with turf, plenty of space with some shade from a pergola. There was water and bowls available, all fencing was secure, and the agility equipment was a fun bonusJessica B.
Jessica B.
January 2022
Large space with turf, plenty of space with some shade from a pergola. There was water and bowls available, all fencing was secure, and the agility equipment was a fun bonus
2 Private Play Yards! Pet Friendly Turf, 6 foot fences, Agility Course! | Sniffspot
55Crafty Canine is a terrific facility - clean, nicely equipped with agility equipment, shady areas, astro turf, seating for we humans. My focus was off-leash training and the size of the main area was perfect - large enough to separate but stay safe. We’ll be back!Mary P.
Mary P.
January 2022
Crafty Canine is a terrific facility - clean, nicely equipped with agility equipment, shady areas, astro turf, seating for we humans. My focus was off-leash training and the size of the main area was perfect - large enough to separate but stay safe. We’ll be back!
2 Private Play Yards! Pet Friendly Turf, 6 foot fences, Agility Course! | Sniffspot
55The space was wonderful, clean, and very well maintained. There are shaded areas for you & your pup to rest, and there were several full bowls of water ready for my dog when he needed to take a break from playing. The owner, Don, was friendly and gave us our space, but made himself available if we needed anything. Finn & I had a great time! Samantha W.
Samantha W.
November 2021
The space was wonderful, clean, and very well maintained. There are shaded areas for you & your pup to rest, and there were several full bowls of water ready for my dog when he needed to take a break from playing. The owner, Don, was friendly and gave us our space, but made himself available if we needed anything. Finn & I had a great time!
How do Poway'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 Poway 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 Poway 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 186 fully fenced dog parks in the area. If your dog is reactive to other dogs, you can visit one of our 17 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.
What is the best dog beach near Poway?
The best Sniffspot dog beach near Poway is Taylor pond. At Sniffspot beaches dogs can generally be off leash.
Does Poway have any fully fenced dog parks?
Sniffspot has 186 fully fenced dog parks in or near Poway. Browse all fully enclosed options.
Where are good dog hiking trails near Poway?
The Poway area has 186 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 Taylor pond.
Are there dog agility courses for rent in Poway?
Sniffspot has dog parks with agility equipment and/or dog obstacles in or near Poway. The most popular agility option is Taylor pond.
Where in Poway can I find a pool for dog swimming?
Sniffspot has swimming options in the Poway area. The highest rated option is Taylor pond.
Can I rent a field for my dog to run near Poway?
There are 186 Sniffspot dog parks that offer fields in or near Poway where dogs can be off leash. The most popular field is Taylor pond.