55Ranch Dog Ranch was one of the best Sniffspot’s we’ve been to. Ian was exceptional, kind and helpful on our visit. Our girls will definitely visit again. Elizabeth I.
Elizabeth I.
January 2024
Ranch Dog Ranch was one of the best Sniffspot’s we’ve been to. Ian was exceptional, kind and helpful on our visit. Our girls will definitely visit again.
55Just look at how happy Hobie is! (Photo credit to host Ian). This was a great time with room to run fast and lots of interesting sights and smells. Host Ian was very welcoming. Aime W.
Aime W.
January 2024
Just look at how happy Hobie is! (Photo credit to host Ian). This was a great time with room to run fast and lots of interesting sights and smells. Host Ian was very welcoming.
55My dog loved Ranch Dog Ranch! Ian was very welcoming and gave us a mini tour upon arriving. The wide open space gave my dog lots of room to run around and explore new scents. He truly had a blast!Annika L.
Annika L.
January 2024
My dog loved Ranch Dog Ranch! Ian was very welcoming and gave us a mini tour upon arriving. The wide open space gave my dog lots of room to run around and explore new scents. He truly had a blast!
55I took Bella to sniff spot today she’s a Belgian malinois , she is very high energy and she had a blast she must’ve ran around the property three times or four checking everything out chasing squirrels smelling everything she could smell it definitely was the highlight of her day and mine too. The owner Ian is super nice and friendly , he is a true animal lover and i am so happy i found a place where my dog can run free and unleashed without having to worry about her safety. Thank you sooo much! We will definitely be back.🐾👍🐶Jody S.
Jody S.
January 2024
I took Bella to sniff spot today she’s a Belgian malinois , she is very high energy and she had a blast she must’ve ran around the property three times or four checking everything out chasing squirrels smelling everything she could smell it definitely was the highlight of her day and mine too. The owner Ian is super nice and friendly , he is a true animal lover and i am so happy i found a place where my dog can run free and unleashed without having to worry about her safety. Thank you sooo much! We will definitely be back.🐾👍🐶
55Niall had a wonderful time running to his heart’s content in this mown field of several acres. Ian, the host, was prompt, friendly and provided both water and shade. We’ll be back for sure.Terry M.
Terry M.
January 2024
Niall had a wonderful time running to his heart’s content in this mown field of several acres. Ian, the host, was prompt, friendly and provided both water and shade. We’ll be back for sure.
55Wonderful space and extremely well kept. The host was very helpful. Our pups loved every second of their play time. We will certainly be back. Martina D.
Martina D.
December 2022
Wonderful space and extremely well kept. The host was very helpful. Our pups loved every second of their play time. We will certainly be back.
55My pups had so much fun at Ian's spot! Right away they were chasing squirrels and sniffing up the gopher hideouts. The field is a great space for them to run and me to walk around and get some lunges in also. Ian had water for the dogs and some toys as well. Fencing is secure and his dogs and horses were safely locked away. We will definitely be back! rande w.
rande w.
March 2024
My pups had so much fun at Ian's spot! Right away they were chasing squirrels and sniffing up the gopher hideouts. The field is a great space for them to run and me to walk around and get some lunges in also. Ian had water for the dogs and some toys as well. Fencing is secure and his dogs and horses were safely locked away. We will definitely be back!
55Ian is an excellent host and has a wonderful place for the dogs to run and explore.
The yard is secure and safe and my dogs especially loved sniffing all the gopher/squirrel holes.
Cathy W.
Cathy W.
April 2024
Ian is an excellent host and has a wonderful place for the dogs to run and explore.
The yard is secure and safe and my dogs especially loved sniffing all the gopher/squirrel holes.
55Ileen’s place is fun and safe. My dogs loved running through the grove and looking at the other animals nearby. We look forward to going back soon.
Amy W.
Amy W.
October 2023
Ileen’s place is fun and safe. My dogs loved running through the grove and looking at the other animals nearby. We look forward to going back soon.
55A fun time was had by us and our two dachshunds at Ileen's spot. Comms re: access/parking were smooth and the property was easy to find. The spot had lots of space and interesting nooks and crannies for our dogs to explore. There are multiple animals on property such as birds, cats and dogs but all were kept indoors or in another fenced-in area not accessible by the main sniffspot. There was a good mix of grass, dirt and graveled areas for variety of terrain for the dogs to check out. Ileen was thoughtful of our visit and had snacks & water for us and the doggos, as well as sanitizer and extra dog bags if we needed them. It was a mellow vist and our hour went quickly. The area is spread out nicely and the majority of the space is far enough away from the home so as not to feel like we were infringing on personal space. Looking forward to another visit soon!Mica H.
Mica H.
October 2023
A fun time was had by us and our two dachshunds at Ileen's spot. Comms re: access/parking were smooth and the property was easy to find. The spot had lots of space and interesting nooks and crannies for our dogs to explore. There are multiple animals on property such as birds, cats and dogs but all were kept indoors or in another fenced-in area not accessible by the main sniffspot. There was a good mix of grass, dirt and graveled areas for variety of terrain for the dogs to check out. Ileen was thoughtful of our visit and had snacks & water for us and the doggos, as well as sanitizer and extra dog bags if we needed them. It was a mellow vist and our hour went quickly. The area is spread out nicely and the majority of the space is far enough away from the home so as not to feel like we were infringing on personal space. Looking forward to another visit soon!
55This is a big yard with secure fencing. There are a variety of surfaces for the dogs to run on. There are some shaded areas. Ileen is an excellent host with excellent communication. She left us some fresh water and treats and a few other amenities like snacks and water for the humans. Vickie C.
Vickie C.
October 2023
This is a big yard with secure fencing. There are a variety of surfaces for the dogs to run on. There are some shaded areas. Ileen is an excellent host with excellent communication. She left us some fresh water and treats and a few other amenities like snacks and water for the humans.
55My dogs loved going there! Lots of fun places for them to sniff, they never got bored! Host was very sweet leaving out water, dog treats poop bags and snacks! Would love to go back soon :) Grace B.
Grace B.
November 2023
My dogs loved going there! Lots of fun places for them to sniff, they never got bored! Host was very sweet leaving out water, dog treats poop bags and snacks! Would love to go back soon :)
55Ileen's Sniffspot was everything I wanted for my 2 large rambunctious puppies! Ileen was an excellent communicator, very friendly, and thoughtful as she had put out dog water bowls for each of my dogs, along with other amenities. The property is large with plenty of space for the dogs to run around. And it's all securely fenced in, I felt safe letting my dogs off leash. There's a nice sitting area as well. The whole visit was easy and smooth. I will definitely be going back. Thanks so much! Tracy H.
Tracy H.
November 2023
Ileen's Sniffspot was everything I wanted for my 2 large rambunctious puppies! Ileen was an excellent communicator, very friendly, and thoughtful as she had put out dog water bowls for each of my dogs, along with other amenities. The property is large with plenty of space for the dogs to run around. And it's all securely fenced in, I felt safe letting my dogs off leash. There's a nice sitting area as well. The whole visit was easy and smooth. I will definitely be going back. Thanks so much!
55My boxer and I had an amazing time here! Nice backyard space with lots of things for my girl to sniff and explore. Elisa was a very thoughtful and accommodating host. We will be back! Ashley D.
Ashley D.
October 2020
My boxer and I had an amazing time here! Nice backyard space with lots of things for my girl to sniff and explore. Elisa was a very thoughtful and accommodating host. We will be back!
55Easy to find location with a friendly and accommodating host. Lots of things to sniff and places to hide in this spacious and safe backyard. There was a lovely fountain that Elisa confirmed my dog could drink from.
My pup loved sniffing all the plants and running around playing. We were able to do some training as there are few distractions. There were dogs on two neighboring yards who came out for a few minutes at a time, which provided a good medium level of distraction to train my dog to focus on me.
There was nothing hazardous for me to worry about my 13 month old getting into, my pup had fun (which means I had fun) and is tired. It always improves our bond to be able to have good experiences at Sniffspots together. Thanks and cheers to the host! Michele S.
Michele S.
January 2021
Easy to find location with a friendly and accommodating host. Lots of things to sniff and places to hide in this spacious and safe backyard. There was a lovely fountain that Elisa confirmed my dog could drink from.
My pup loved sniffing all the plants and running around playing. We were able to do some training as there are few distractions. There were dogs on two neighboring yards who came out for a few minutes at a time, which provided a good medium level of distraction to train my dog to focus on me.
There was nothing hazardous for me to worry about my 13 month old getting into, my pup had fun (which means I had fun) and is tired. It always improves our bond to be able to have good experiences at Sniffspots together. Thanks and cheers to the host!
55We had a fantastic time at this garden! There were big trees, a fountain for the dogs to drink from, and a variety of dog toys! The yard was very secure. It was peaceful and lovely, with lots of plants. As described in the listing, there were dogs in the neighboring yards that were out for short periods f time. My dog loved the friendly dog behind the back fence! We will be returning.Kelly D.
Kelly D.
February 2021
We had a fantastic time at this garden! There were big trees, a fountain for the dogs to drink from, and a variety of dog toys! The yard was very secure. It was peaceful and lovely, with lots of plants. As described in the listing, there were dogs in the neighboring yards that were out for short periods f time. My dog loved the friendly dog behind the back fence! We will be returning.
How do Vista'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 Vista 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 Vista 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 199 fully fenced dog parks in the area. If your dog is reactive to other dogs, you can visit one of our 23 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 Vista have any fully fenced dog parks?
Sniffspot has 199 fully fenced dog parks in or near Vista. Browse all fully enclosed options.
Where are good dog hiking trails near Vista?
The Vista area has 11 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 Kandi's Private Dog Park In Vista/San Marcos.
Are there dog agility courses for rent in Vista?
Sniffspot has dog parks with agility equipment and/or dog obstacles in or near Vista. The most popular agility option is Cole Family Farms.
Where in Vista can I find a pool for dog swimming?