55Roberts place was Jack and Athena’s, as well as my boyfriend and my first sniff spot. As the same for him. And I can say it definitely was a welcoming invite. He is a nice guy with a lovely yard and very beautiful. Very respectful and thoughtful as well. Jack and Athena our dogs had the best time there. Just smiles all around 🐶Lizzy L.
Lizzy L.
November 2023
Roberts place was Jack and Athena’s, as well as my boyfriend and my first sniff spot. As the same for him. And I can say it definitely was a welcoming invite. He is a nice guy with a lovely yard and very beautiful. Very respectful and thoughtful as well. Jack and Athena our dogs had the best time there. Just smiles all around 🐶
55This was our first sniffspot experience and this place was fantastic for both our dog and the 7 year old kiddo. Haha. Our dog loved being able to run really fast and leap and bound and the kiddo loved the hammocks and trails. The goats were maybe a little too interesting for our dog but we redirected 😆Jennifer B.
Jennifer B.
June 2023
This was our first sniffspot experience and this place was fantastic for both our dog and the 7 year old kiddo. Haha. Our dog loved being able to run really fast and leap and bound and the kiddo loved the hammocks and trails. The goats were maybe a little too interesting for our dog but we redirected 😆
55Today was the first time we visited Duggan Ranch. Our 16 month old Aussiedoodle, Harry and his best friend Daly, an 80 pound Chocolate lab had a marvelous time running, sniffing everything, and meeting the goats.
It is an absolutely beautiful and restful place. It is well cared for. Our granddaughter enjoyed the tree swing and running with the dogs.
There was plenty of fresh water available for the dogs, along with dog toys, towels, treats for the goats etc. We met Daniel, our host, when he was replenishing the ice for the cooler that contained water for his human guests, and checking to make sure the spot was ready for us.
Thank you Daniel, for sharing such a wonderful spot with us! Cheryl S.
Cheryl S.
June 2023
Today was the first time we visited Duggan Ranch. Our 16 month old Aussiedoodle, Harry and his best friend Daly, an 80 pound Chocolate lab had a marvelous time running, sniffing everything, and meeting the goats.
It is an absolutely beautiful and restful place. It is well cared for. Our granddaughter enjoyed the tree swing and running with the dogs.
There was plenty of fresh water available for the dogs, along with dog toys, towels, treats for the goats etc. We met Daniel, our host, when he was replenishing the ice for the cooler that contained water for his human guests, and checking to make sure the spot was ready for us.
Thank you Daniel, for sharing such a wonderful spot with us!
55Such a fantastic spot! We had a wonderful time relaxing and enjoying this beautiful, well cared for, and we’ll love place! Can’t wait to come again!
Daniel is also a super host! Very helpful!Leah H.
Leah H.
June 2023
Such a fantastic spot! We had a wonderful time relaxing and enjoying this beautiful, well cared for, and we’ll love place! Can’t wait to come again!
Daniel is also a super host! Very helpful!
55Daniel’s place was wonderful!It was a little rainy when we got there and he anticipated everything we might need. Umbrellas for us, dog treats and toys and so much room to roam! The dogs were so happy and so were we. We discovered mulch covered paths and lots of spots to sit and enjoy. We brought two lab springers who had a great time.Yvonne S.
Yvonne S.
June 2023
Daniel’s place was wonderful!It was a little rainy when we got there and he anticipated everything we might need. Umbrellas for us, dog treats and toys and so much room to roam! The dogs were so happy and so were we. We discovered mulch covered paths and lots of spots to sit and enjoy. We brought two lab springers who had a great time.
55This SniffSpot is the end all of SniffSpots. My 3 pups and I visited on a dreary Monday morning as a way to run off some of the rain blahs and had a ball! Daniel has thought of everything, including readily available umbrellas for humans. We'll be back!Kirsten S.
Kirsten S.
June 2023
This SniffSpot is the end all of SniffSpots. My 3 pups and I visited on a dreary Monday morning as a way to run off some of the rain blahs and had a ball! Daniel has thought of everything, including readily available umbrellas for humans. We'll be back!
55Fun spot with so much room for my dog to play. She was very curious of the goats who didn’t mind that we were there. The owner provided so many extra amenities! Nicole j.
Nicole j.
June 2023
Fun spot with so much room for my dog to play. She was very curious of the goats who didn’t mind that we were there. The owner provided so many extra amenities!
55My dog had a joyful romp throughout the fenced grounds and experienced her first goat encounter. So much fun. Daniel is very responsive to questions and provides all the essentials (plus more!) for dogs and the humans they bring along. Thank you!Chris E.
Chris E.
June 2023
My dog had a joyful romp throughout the fenced grounds and experienced her first goat encounter. So much fun. Daniel is very responsive to questions and provides all the essentials (plus more!) for dogs and the humans they bring along. Thank you!
55This sniffspot was AMAZING. The goats, the amenities (bottled water, treats for the goats and dogs, a hose and bowls, headlamps available for evening visits), the paths—all exceeded my expectations. I have a reactive dog and wasn’t sure how she would do with the goats but she did great—just very curious. Overall, this place is worth the drive and spending a little more for a great experience!Danielle H.
Danielle H.
June 2023
This sniffspot was AMAZING. The goats, the amenities (bottled water, treats for the goats and dogs, a hose and bowls, headlamps available for evening visits), the paths—all exceeded my expectations. I have a reactive dog and wasn’t sure how she would do with the goats but she did great—just very curious. Overall, this place is worth the drive and spending a little more for a great experience!
55This was our first SniffSpot and I am fairly certain nothing will come close to how amazing this place is! We are on a two week road trip and the dogs (and humans!) loved every bit of love and attention that was put into this SniffSpot. The goats are just the cherry on top!! Highly recommend and the only negative is we don’t live close enough to visit regularly!!! We will absolutely be visiting anytime we’re in town!Jacqueline R.
Jacqueline R.
June 2023
This was our first SniffSpot and I am fairly certain nothing will come close to how amazing this place is! We are on a two week road trip and the dogs (and humans!) loved every bit of love and attention that was put into this SniffSpot. The goats are just the cherry on top!! Highly recommend and the only negative is we don’t live close enough to visit regularly!!! We will absolutely be visiting anytime we’re in town!
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 Albert Lea'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 Albert Lea 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 Albert Lea 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 5 fully fenced dog parks in the area. If your dog is reactive to other dogs, you can visit one of our 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 Albert Lea?
The best Sniffspot dog beach near Albert Lea is . At Sniffspot beaches dogs can generally be off leash.
Does Albert Lea have any fully fenced dog parks?
Sniffspot has 5 fully fenced dog parks in or near Albert Lea. Browse all fully enclosed options.
Where in Albert Lea can I find a pool for dog swimming?
Sniffspot has swimming options in the Albert Lea area. The highest rated option is .
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