55Was the best hour and my boy Taíno had a great time. It was exactly what he needed. Private, clean, completely gated. There were also toys, clean water, and hygiene products available for use. Will be back soon!!Valerie G.
Valerie G.
August 2022
Was the best hour and my boy Taíno had a great time. It was exactly what he needed. Private, clean, completely gated. There were also toys, clean water, and hygiene products available for use. Will be back soon!!
Berkeley Backyard For Dogs to Run & Sniff | Sniffspot
55Such a great space for our dogs to run and play. Ángela had so many nice touches like toys, treats, and brushes set out in the picnic table for our dogs. Sunny T.
Sunny T.
August 2022
Such a great space for our dogs to run and play. Ángela had so many nice touches like toys, treats, and brushes set out in the picnic table for our dogs.
Berkeley Backyard For Dogs to Run & Sniff | Sniffspot
55This space worked wonderful for my puppy. It was clean and Ángela had everything we needed and more. He hasn’t made any real friends yet so once he does I think he would have had an even better time if a friend was with him. Great yard. Highly recommend if your dog is good with minimal grass, some nice trees and gravel. Cheypria L.
Cheypria L.
August 2022
This space worked wonderful for my puppy. It was clean and Ángela had everything we needed and more. He hasn’t made any real friends yet so once he does I think he would have had an even better time if a friend was with him. Great yard. Highly recommend if your dog is good with minimal grass, some nice trees and gravel.
Berkeley Backyard For Dogs to Run & Sniff | Sniffspot
55Both times I have been to this Sniffspot with my dogs have been great! The yard is clean, there is a nice picnic table to sit at, and plenty of area for my dogs to sniff around or play fetch. I really appreciate the hosts cleaning of toys, and little good basket of things one may want to use on or for their dog. I also particularly appreciate the act of giving guest the wifi password, as I often try to do work while at sniffspots. Marie B.
Marie B.
August 2022
Both times I have been to this Sniffspot with my dogs have been great! The yard is clean, there is a nice picnic table to sit at, and plenty of area for my dogs to sniff around or play fetch. I really appreciate the hosts cleaning of toys, and little good basket of things one may want to use on or for their dog. I also particularly appreciate the act of giving guest the wifi password, as I often try to do work while at sniffspots.
Berkeley Backyard For Dogs to Run & Sniff | Sniffspot
55Angela provided a great spot for my foster shelter dog. She was able to get some quality ball time in. And Angela provided balls, a chuck it, and other toys as well as treats, bags, water. It was great. thanks! Kate K.
Kate K.
August 2022
Angela provided a great spot for my foster shelter dog. She was able to get some quality ball time in. And Angela provided balls, a chuck it, and other toys as well as treats, bags, water. It was great. thanks!
Berkeley Backyard For Dogs to Run & Sniff | Sniffspot
55It was just right for the dog I brought from Berkeley Humane and he seemed pretty tuckered out quicker than I thought - but of course, I picked the hottest day of week...so to be expected. It's exactly as advertised: cute little tablecloth on picnic table, toys and water. Easy parking.Ellen J.
Ellen J.
August 2022
It was just right for the dog I brought from Berkeley Humane and he seemed pretty tuckered out quicker than I thought - but of course, I picked the hottest day of week...so to be expected. It's exactly as advertised: cute little tablecloth on picnic table, toys and water. Easy parking.
Berkeley Backyard For Dogs to Run & Sniff | Sniffspot
55Nice quiet neighborhood with plenty of street parking. Backyard is large, completely flat, and a mix of trees, plants, and soft dirt. Angela provided a nice mix of treats, toys, first aid kit, and big bowl of water. Yard was very clean and yet had plenty of good smells for our pooch to explore. Only slight downside is that there was a dog in the house that barked at us a bit when we were arriving and leaving that got our a girl activated a little bit. Definitely not a dealbreaker but caught us off guard.Robert D.
Robert D.
August 2022
Nice quiet neighborhood with plenty of street parking. Backyard is large, completely flat, and a mix of trees, plants, and soft dirt. Angela provided a nice mix of treats, toys, first aid kit, and big bowl of water. Yard was very clean and yet had plenty of good smells for our pooch to explore. Only slight downside is that there was a dog in the house that barked at us a bit when we were arriving and leaving that got our a girl activated a little bit. Definitely not a dealbreaker but caught us off guard.
Berkeley Backyard For Dogs to Run & Sniff | Sniffspot
55We loved Àngela's Sniff Spot! The backyard was perfect for our dog to lounge and say goodbye to some friends before a cross-country move, and all the little touches were so appreciated. Catherine G.
Catherine G.
August 2022
We loved Àngela's Sniff Spot! The backyard was perfect for our dog to lounge and say goodbye to some friends before a cross-country move, and all the little touches were so appreciated.
Berkeley Backyard For Dogs to Run & Sniff | Sniffspot
55Percy had a blast again at this Sniffspot! This time I was able to go myself instead of my roommates and there were several toys, some treats, and even some cleaning/medical supplies in case of emergency (we didn't need them but it was nice that they were there!). By the time we left Percy was so tired she went right to sleep in the car. Rev C.
Rev C.
August 2022
Percy had a blast again at this Sniffspot! This time I was able to go myself instead of my roommates and there were several toys, some treats, and even some cleaning/medical supplies in case of emergency (we didn't need them but it was nice that they were there!). By the time we left Percy was so tired she went right to sleep in the car.
Berkeley Backyard For Dogs to Run & Sniff | Sniffspot
55This was a great backyard for my dog to spend some time sniffing around and chasing squirrels. We went early in the morning so there really weren’t any distractions or anything that triggered my dog and the fence was perfect. The host also had all of the necessary accessories for my dog like wipes, treats and bags. Would definitely recommend for anyone with a reactive dog.Rebecca R.
Rebecca R.
August 2022
This was a great backyard for my dog to spend some time sniffing around and chasing squirrels. We went early in the morning so there really weren’t any distractions or anything that triggered my dog and the fence was perfect. The host also had all of the necessary accessories for my dog like wipes, treats and bags. Would definitely recommend for anyone with a reactive dog.
Berkeley Backyard For Dogs to Run & Sniff | Sniffspot
55Great space, easy to access, and essentials provided. Felt completely safe allowing my reactive dog to run about and explore. Will definitely be backRussell H.
Russell H.
August 2022
Great space, easy to access, and essentials provided. Felt completely safe allowing my reactive dog to run about and explore. Will definitely be back
Berkeley Backyard For Dogs to Run & Sniff | Sniffspot
55Angela is a great host! Not only is the yard inviting, she also had a welcome basket that included hand sanitizer, treats, brush, bags, fresh water, toys, balls, etc. I really appreciated the personalized welcome sign on her gate so I knew we arrived at the right place!
Our pup had a good time. Plenty of things for him to check out and sniff.
Will definitely be return visitors. GAIL K.
GAIL K.
August 2022
Angela is a great host! Not only is the yard inviting, she also had a welcome basket that included hand sanitizer, treats, brush, bags, fresh water, toys, balls, etc. I really appreciated the personalized welcome sign on her gate so I knew we arrived at the right place!
Our pup had a good time. Plenty of things for him to check out and sniff.
Will definitely be return visitors.
How do Berkeley'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 Berkeley 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. 2% of reviews on Sniffspot visits in the Berkeley 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 242 fully fenced dog parks in the area. If your dog is reactive to other dogs, you can visit one of our 362 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.
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