55Kenai and Lucy had a wonderful time in this beautiful yard. There are plenty of nice shady spots to keep cool and Sonja is very responsive and welcoming. We will definitely be visiting again! Emilee D.
Emilee D.
June 2025
Kenai and Lucy had a wonderful time in this beautiful yard. There are plenty of nice shady spots to keep cool and Sonja is very responsive and welcoming. We will definitely be visiting again!
Sonja's Fully Fenced Yard For Dogs To run, play and paddle in S Durham | Sniffspot
55Beautiful yard with lots of space for my baby to run. Although he wasn’t feeling the running thing today he got some good sniffs in. The yard is very clean with nice seating and a big beautiful tree to sit under. We really enjoyed our time there!Kelly D.
Kelly D.
June 2025
Beautiful yard with lots of space for my baby to run. Although he wasn’t feeling the running thing today he got some good sniffs in. The yard is very clean with nice seating and a big beautiful tree to sit under. We really enjoyed our time there!
Sonja's Fully Fenced Yard For Dogs To run, play and paddle in S Durham | Sniffspot
55This yard was so open for the dogs to run around! The large trees gave plenty of shade and my black dogs weren't easily overheated. When we arrived, there was already fresh water! What a nice touch! It was a wonderful experience for all!Saniya R.
Saniya R.
June 2025
This yard was so open for the dogs to run around! The large trees gave plenty of shade and my black dogs weren't easily overheated. When we arrived, there was already fresh water! What a nice touch! It was a wonderful experience for all!
55Absolutely love this spot! Our dog had so much fun running around and sniffing everything. The host was great and we appreciated all the instructions. We will definitely be back!Ana L.
Ana L.
April 2025
Absolutely love this spot! Our dog had so much fun running around and sniffing everything. The host was great and we appreciated all the instructions. We will definitely be back!
55Our doggos loved the property, with its trees and trails. The water buckets came in handy when the dogs got thirsty, and the poop at the front let us throw away the poops. If you are looking for an off leash romp through the woods, this spot is for you.Maria F.
Maria F.
April 2025
Our doggos loved the property, with its trees and trails. The water buckets came in handy when the dogs got thirsty, and the poop at the front let us throw away the poops. If you are looking for an off leash romp through the woods, this spot is for you.
55Our dogs love this Sniffspot! There is so much room for them to run around and things to sniff. The owners are lovely and left out plenty of water/instructions for us. Will be going back as often as we can!Sasha B.
Sasha B.
April 2025
Our dogs love this Sniffspot! There is so much room for them to run around and things to sniff. The owners are lovely and left out plenty of water/instructions for us. Will be going back as often as we can!
55Amazing spot! Our dogs had a blast running through fenced-in trails and wooded area, and they loved watching goats and chickens. The host is beyond thoughtful and left out a bunch of water for the dogs, maps of the enclosure, flags marking the trails and ample places to sit. Incredible experience, we can’t wait to come backNicole B.
Nicole B.
March 2025
Amazing spot! Our dogs had a blast running through fenced-in trails and wooded area, and they loved watching goats and chickens. The host is beyond thoughtful and left out a bunch of water for the dogs, maps of the enclosure, flags marking the trails and ample places to sit. Incredible experience, we can’t wait to come back
55This Sniffspot is amazing! Our dogs had sooo much fun running through such a large wooded space and sniffing goats and chickens. The host also left out water for the dogs, maps of the enclosure, and poop bags. Fantastic experience, we can’t wait to visit again!Sasha B.
Sasha B.
March 2025
This Sniffspot is amazing! Our dogs had sooo much fun running through such a large wooded space and sniffing goats and chickens. The host also left out water for the dogs, maps of the enclosure, and poop bags. Fantastic experience, we can’t wait to visit again!
55I have been wanting to bring my dog here for a while now but rarely is there availability but I’m so grateful i got the chance because we had a great time. The fenced in area has a clear path to explore and is very secure even for small dogs. The unfenced area is big and open and our dog loved it. Thalia R.
Thalia R.
March 2025
I have been wanting to bring my dog here for a while now but rarely is there availability but I’m so grateful i got the chance because we had a great time. The fenced in area has a clear path to explore and is very secure even for small dogs. The unfenced area is big and open and our dog loved it.
55Beautiful spot! We had an amazing time with our doggie Moose. He ran around, loved the goats (wanted to be friends) and we were able to walk around with coffees (instead of managing a leash!). Trails were great and the map plus doggie trash station were perfectly set up! We will have to do again!!!Isabella H.
Isabella H.
March 2025
Beautiful spot! We had an amazing time with our doggie Moose. He ran around, loved the goats (wanted to be friends) and we were able to walk around with coffees (instead of managing a leash!). Trails were great and the map plus doggie trash station were perfectly set up! We will have to do again!!!
55What a lovely property! Our favorite Sniffspot by far! The well-marked trails are so helpful, as is the doggie cleanup station and property map provided. Carol reached out the day of our adventure to make sure we had all pertinent information and offer answers to any questions we may have had. We didn’t even check out the on-leash, unfenced area because the dogs were having so much fun in the fenced portion!Libby S.
Libby S.
February 2025
What a lovely property! Our favorite Sniffspot by far! The well-marked trails are so helpful, as is the doggie cleanup station and property map provided. Carol reached out the day of our adventure to make sure we had all pertinent information and offer answers to any questions we may have had. We didn’t even check out the on-leash, unfenced area because the dogs were having so much fun in the fenced portion!
55We had such a good time! This was our first visit. My dog loved running through the forest while I walked the trails in the fenced area. She loved seeing goats for the first time and chickens for the second time. I wasn’t sure how she would do so I kept her on a leash until she saw all the animals and then let her off. The animals have their own fenced areas, but I didn’t want her to rush the fence, so that approach worked great for us. Plenty of great sniffs to be had! Well worth the half hour drive for us. Thank you, Carol!! 🐾Karin P.
Karin P.
February 2025
We had such a good time! This was our first visit. My dog loved running through the forest while I walked the trails in the fenced area. She loved seeing goats for the first time and chickens for the second time. I wasn’t sure how she would do so I kept her on a leash until she saw all the animals and then let her off. The animals have their own fenced areas, but I didn’t want her to rush the fence, so that approach worked great for us. Plenty of great sniffs to be had! Well worth the half hour drive for us. Thank you, Carol!! 🐾
55A Sunday we'll spent for my pup with exploring nature, chasing his RC and just watching the goats and chickens. The area is very large with secured fencing and very clean grounds Fatima G.
Fatima G.
February 2025
A Sunday we'll spent for my pup with exploring nature, chasing his RC and just watching the goats and chickens. The area is very large with secured fencing and very clean grounds
55We had a wonderful experience. The trails are well marked and easy to walk. Our dog had so much fun running free and sniffing everything. We will definitely come back. Glynis B.
Glynis B.
January 2025
We had a wonderful experience. The trails are well marked and easy to walk. Our dog had so much fun running free and sniffing everything. We will definitely come back.
55The trails are well marked and my dogs had a blast running around the property. The goats did peak their heads out of the shed during our visit but it was cold and snowy. The chickens did not make an appearance. I leashed my dogs near the animals since they’ve never been around them before just to be safe. Heather L.
Heather L.
January 2025
The trails are well marked and my dogs had a blast running around the property. The goats did peak their heads out of the shed during our visit but it was cold and snowy. The chickens did not make an appearance. I leashed my dogs near the animals since they’ve never been around them before just to be safe.
55This is a really lovely spot. There's a large, fenced in, wooded area so your dog can go off leash and just be a dog. Lots of interesting smells.Mary K.
Mary K.
December 2024
This is a really lovely spot. There's a large, fenced in, wooded area so your dog can go off leash and just be a dog. Lots of interesting smells.
How do Durham's private dog parks work?
Private rentals by the hour
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Spots are designed for safety and both hosts and guests are reviewed after each visit
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FAQ About Durham 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. 8% of reviews on Sniffspot visits in the Durham 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 263 fully fenced dog parks in the area. If your dog is reactive to other dogs, you can visit one of our 448 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 263 fully fenced dog parks in or near Durham. Browse all fully enclosed options.
Where are good dog hiking trails near Durham?
The Durham area has 21 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 Sharee's Private Dog Park In Rougemont.
Are there dog agility courses for rent in Durham?
Sniffspot has dog parks with agility equipment and/or dog obstacles in or near Durham. The most popular agility option is Honeybee Private Dog Park In Chapel Hill.
Where in Durham can I find a pool for dog swimming?
There are 61 Sniffspot dog parks that offer fields in or near Durham where dogs can be off leash. The most popular field is Honeybee Private Dog Park In Chapel Hill.
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