55My dog June had a blast here! Lots of places to explore and sniff but her favorite part was definitely swimming in the pond. We will definitely come back. :)Chantel S.
Chantel S.
May 2025
My dog June had a blast here! Lots of places to explore and sniff but her favorite part was definitely swimming in the pond. We will definitely come back. :)
55Land was beautiful and my dogs had a blast running around all over exploring. I’m so grateful to people like Tricia who open up their beautiful properties on sniff spot for our pups to roam around.Johnson J.
Johnson J.
May 2025
Land was beautiful and my dogs had a blast running around all over exploring. I’m so grateful to people like Tricia who open up their beautiful properties on sniff spot for our pups to roam around.
Aaron's 12 Acre Fully Fenced Private Dog Park In Elgin | Sniffspot
55Great spot with lots to see and sniff! Host was friendly and accommodating. My dog who avoids water at all opportunities even bounced in the pond! So fun for me to see that. There are goats and dogs next door but easily avoidable if needed Julia S.
Julia S.
May 2025
Great spot with lots to see and sniff! Host was friendly and accommodating. My dog who avoids water at all opportunities even bounced in the pond! So fun for me to see that. There are goats and dogs next door but easily avoidable if needed
55The dogs had a blast running around in all the open space and taking in all the new smells. The host really put a lot of thought, time, and effort into making this sniff spot fun and welcoming. We were hoping for some water time, but unfortunately the pond had dried up during our visit due to no rain and hot weather. We hope to be back soon, and hope that the pond will be full to play in next time! Rohini R.
Rohini R.
May 2025
The dogs had a blast running around in all the open space and taking in all the new smells. The host really put a lot of thought, time, and effort into making this sniff spot fun and welcoming. We were hoping for some water time, but unfortunately the pond had dried up during our visit due to no rain and hot weather. We hope to be back soon, and hope that the pond will be full to play in next time!
Aaron's 12 Acre Fully Fenced Private Dog Park In Elgin | Sniffspot
55Hey Aaron! Thank you for letting us roam around! The dogs are worn out! Such a great place to enjoy some peaceful time with the pups. They enjoyed not being on a leash.Jessica K.
Jessica K.
May 2025
Hey Aaron! Thank you for letting us roam around! The dogs are worn out! Such a great place to enjoy some peaceful time with the pups. They enjoyed not being on a leash.
Aaron's 12 Acre Fully Fenced Private Dog Park In Elgin | Sniffspot
55Great spot! Will be back. My dogs loved swimming, running as fast as they could and chasing rabbits/critters in the wooded areas. Plenty of shadded trails to walk. My dogs were curious about the goat next door but the goats ran away when the dogs got too close. Spot was a little difficult to find with google maps but the address was clearly marked on the mailbox once I noticed it. Felt very private. We did see the neighbors dog on the way out but easy to avoid that side of the property. Aaron had a nice bench for humans and access to water hose to clean the dogs before getting back in the car.Ashley P.
Ashley P.
May 2025
Great spot! Will be back. My dogs loved swimming, running as fast as they could and chasing rabbits/critters in the wooded areas. Plenty of shadded trails to walk. My dogs were curious about the goat next door but the goats ran away when the dogs got too close. Spot was a little difficult to find with google maps but the address was clearly marked on the mailbox once I noticed it. Felt very private. We did see the neighbors dog on the way out but easy to avoid that side of the property. Aaron had a nice bench for humans and access to water hose to clean the dogs before getting back in the car.
Aaron's 12 Acre Fully Fenced Private Dog Park In Elgin | Sniffspot
55Took my pups for an hour and they absolutely loved it. After exploring the property and swimming in the pond they were exhausted. This is a great place and I felt very comfortable letting both my dogs run around off leash. We will for sure be back! Missie W.
Missie W.
April 2025
Took my pups for an hour and they absolutely loved it. After exploring the property and swimming in the pond they were exhausted. This is a great place and I felt very comfortable letting both my dogs run around off leash. We will for sure be back!
Aaron's 12 Acre Fully Fenced Private Dog Park In Elgin | Sniffspot
55Lovely spot, my foster dog Bella really enjoyed it! She especially had fun being naughty and pushing her herding ball into the water. Luckily she knew how to swim out and bring it back to shore. Outside of the water, the property was beautiful and plenty to explore, we even saw horses which Bella was very excited about. Aaron was very nice and welcoming. Would love to visit again! Vinya B.
Vinya B.
April 2025
Lovely spot, my foster dog Bella really enjoyed it! She especially had fun being naughty and pushing her herding ball into the water. Luckily she knew how to swim out and bring it back to shore. Outside of the water, the property was beautiful and plenty to explore, we even saw horses which Bella was very excited about. Aaron was very nice and welcoming. Would love to visit again!
Aaron's 12 Acre Fully Fenced Private Dog Park In Elgin | Sniffspot
55What a great place!! My dogs had a blast swimming in the pond and running through the woods. Next time I’m booking two hours because they definitely weren’t ready to leave. Aaron was so nice and accommodating. A brand new sniff spot that’s already one of my favorites!Wendy W.
Wendy W.
April 2025
What a great place!! My dogs had a blast swimming in the pond and running through the woods. Next time I’m booking two hours because they definitely weren’t ready to leave. Aaron was so nice and accommodating. A brand new sniff spot that’s already one of my favorites!
Aaron's 12 Acre Fully Fenced Private Dog Park In Elgin | Sniffspot
55Wow, what a great spot! My dogs were BUSY exploring the pond, shaded trail, the neighbor’s goats & chickens, and all the space! Aaron & his partner were very friendly, accommodating, and responsive to my questions. The fencing is see-through and the neighbors do have dogs, but my normally reactive pup was too enthralled by the goats to care. This is completely manageable if you stay away from the driveway, and the best parts of the property are not even along it, so you will not be missing out.Amy R.
Amy R.
March 2025
Wow, what a great spot! My dogs were BUSY exploring the pond, shaded trail, the neighbor’s goats & chickens, and all the space! Aaron & his partner were very friendly, accommodating, and responsive to my questions. The fencing is see-through and the neighbors do have dogs, but my normally reactive pup was too enthralled by the goats to care. This is completely manageable if you stay away from the driveway, and the best parts of the property are not even along it, so you will not be missing out.
55Lovely place to visit with your dogs. Mine kept running off to where they shouldn't be, so keep that in mind if yours don't have great recall. One of mine kept wanting to go roll in the horse poop and getting too close to their area, he also kept getting close to the owner's house and riling up their dogs.
This is a great spot for those of you that have well behaved puppers. Yasiry A.
Yasiry A.
March 2025
Lovely place to visit with your dogs. Mine kept running off to where they shouldn't be, so keep that in mind if yours don't have great recall. One of mine kept wanting to go roll in the horse poop and getting too close to their area, he also kept getting close to the owner's house and riling up their dogs.
This is a great spot for those of you that have well behaved puppers.
55Great spot. Hudson got lots of sniffs in. I love the hand drawn map and treats left by the owner upon our arrival. The map was super helpful! There is a dog in the house and he barks which made Hudson a bit distracted and nosey, but it was fine once I moved him to the hay barn area. The hay barn was a perfect area for some shade.Michele F.
Michele F.
March 2025
Great spot. Hudson got lots of sniffs in. I love the hand drawn map and treats left by the owner upon our arrival. The map was super helpful! There is a dog in the house and he barks which made Hudson a bit distracted and nosey, but it was fine once I moved him to the hay barn area. The hay barn was a perfect area for some shade.
55We had a great time at this spot! Between the hay barn, open fields, forested areas, and livestock there was so much room to enjoy and for the pup to sniff and adventure! Was easy to find, the map and rules when entering the gate were great, and Patricia was easy to communicate with! Worth the short adventure outside of town we will be back! Sydney H.
Sydney H.
March 2025
We had a great time at this spot! Between the hay barn, open fields, forested areas, and livestock there was so much room to enjoy and for the pup to sniff and adventure! Was easy to find, the map and rules when entering the gate were great, and Patricia was easy to communicate with! Worth the short adventure outside of town we will be back!
55So many things to sniff and explore! After exploring the property and meeting one of the horses, there is a really nice grassy shaded area in front of the house where we played some fetch. Hay barn was also a nice spot to rest and practice some training. Host was very communicative and responded quickly when I had a question. We will definitely be back!Dina C.
Dina C.
March 2025
So many things to sniff and explore! After exploring the property and meeting one of the horses, there is a really nice grassy shaded area in front of the house where we played some fetch. Hay barn was also a nice spot to rest and practice some training. Host was very communicative and responded quickly when I had a question. We will definitely be back!
55The area was fully fenced so it was clear where the property lines were but the fencing is not secure in most places. We explored the front part of the property first that included a hay barn. We leashed up the dogs to explore closer to the horse and donkey. Dogs loved all the smells. Joel H.
Joel H.
February 2025
The area was fully fenced so it was clear where the property lines were but the fencing is not secure in most places. We explored the front part of the property first that included a hay barn. We leashed up the dogs to explore closer to the horse and donkey. Dogs loved all the smells.
How do Elgin'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
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FAQ About Elgin 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. 9% of reviews on Sniffspot visits in the Elgin 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 205 fully fenced dog parks in the area. If your dog is reactive to other dogs, you can visit one of our 270 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 Elgin have any fully fenced dog parks?
Sniffspot has 205 fully fenced dog parks in or near Elgin. Browse all fully enclosed options.
Where are good dog hiking trails near Elgin?
The Elgin area has 7 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 The Garden.
Are there dog agility courses for rent in Elgin?
Sniffspot has dog parks with agility equipment and/or dog obstacles in or near Elgin. The most popular agility option is B's "Birds & Bees" Private Dogpark.
Where in Elgin can I find a pool for dog swimming?
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