55Always a great spot. The grass is always well kept and clean. Occasionally there is someone there (and dogs) in and out of the building but otherwise undisturbed. Rose A.
Rose A.
July 2022
Always a great spot. The grass is always well kept and clean. Occasionally there is someone there (and dogs) in and out of the building but otherwise undisturbed.
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55Originally posted 4 star but updating to 5., Reason for 4 star was due to 1 side of fence having larger gaps that smaller dog may be able to get out. After 2nd visit we confirmed fence was secure. Turning this into a weekly visit for our pups. Stacy T.
Stacy T.
March 2022
Originally posted 4 star but updating to 5., Reason for 4 star was due to 1 side of fence having larger gaps that smaller dog may be able to get out. After 2nd visit we confirmed fence was secure. Turning this into a weekly visit for our pups.
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55My dog had the best time ever. This is extremely clean 2 acres, it is fenced so you don't have to worry about dogs escaping. Our dog had the best time ever! Highly recommend to anyone, so much better than dog parks. We will definitely be back!!Jacqueline K.
Jacqueline K.
March 2022
My dog had the best time ever. This is extremely clean 2 acres, it is fenced so you don't have to worry about dogs escaping. Our dog had the best time ever! Highly recommend to anyone, so much better than dog parks. We will definitely be back!!
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55My 50 lb dog loves to heard a big red ball! This space was perfect for her. Also brought along my 2 older chihuahuas who had fun sniffing around while she played. Would go back Tonia K.
Tonia K.
March 2022
My 50 lb dog loves to heard a big red ball! This space was perfect for her. Also brought along my 2 older chihuahuas who had fun sniffing around while she played. Would go back
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55This is a great wide open area. It's a bit wet - so be prepared for some muddy happy pups! It looks like they're also doing some construction on the training building, so be careful with your dogs while you get to the Sniffspot area because there are building materials around.
Overall this is a really great open space especially for dogs that need extra supervision around plants or other things they could eat. Fence is high and secure and we have never had an issue with other people leaving waste behind. Rose A.
Rose A.
March 2022
This is a great wide open area. It's a bit wet - so be prepared for some muddy happy pups! It looks like they're also doing some construction on the training building, so be careful with your dogs while you get to the Sniffspot area because there are building materials around.
Overall this is a really great open space especially for dogs that need extra supervision around plants or other things they could eat. Fence is high and secure and we have never had an issue with other people leaving waste behind.
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55This was a great experience for our dogs! The location was easy to find, the gated area was easy to access, and our dogs loved being able to run around without the stress of other dogs being around. Thank you so much! Candice K.
Candice K.
November 2020
This was a great experience for our dogs! The location was easy to find, the gated area was easy to access, and our dogs loved being able to run around without the stress of other dogs being around. Thank you so much!
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55Fully fenced and lots of room to run. No seating so bring your own chair if you want. There's two separate gated areas so you can choose if you want to use one or both areas. Our dogs had an absolute blast running the 2 acres. One thing to consider, there was some sort of missed communication between sniffspot and the host and they didn't know we were coming and were using the field for training. They suggested contacting them directly to schedule the field, which we will definitely be doing in the future. Rebecca K.
Rebecca K.
April 2021
Fully fenced and lots of room to run. No seating so bring your own chair if you want. There's two separate gated areas so you can choose if you want to use one or both areas. Our dogs had an absolute blast running the 2 acres. One thing to consider, there was some sort of missed communication between sniffspot and the host and they didn't know we were coming and were using the field for training. They suggested contacting them directly to schedule the field, which we will definitely be doing in the future.
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55brought my two dogs and they LOVED being able to run free without the leash. we forgot poop bags but they had a poop scoop and garbage which was very nice. Adeline R.
Adeline R.
May 2021
brought my two dogs and they LOVED being able to run free without the leash. we forgot poop bags but they had a poop scoop and garbage which was very nice.
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55Gave a 5 even though there were no trees or seating..... this is my 1st time using this site so I didn't know what to expect.... Very clean and was definitely 2 acres....grass was short... There were 2 areas, both fenced... Will be going back to this one. 👍Stacy K.
Stacy K.
June 2021
Gave a 5 even though there were no trees or seating..... this is my 1st time using this site so I didn't know what to expect.... Very clean and was definitely 2 acres....grass was short... There were 2 areas, both fenced... Will be going back to this one. 👍
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55Although they were training dogs outside in the parking lot while we were there, they stayed far away and the area was secluded. My dog is reactive and he was able to stay calm the entire visit and just enjoyed running around and playing. The area was clean and there were toys left out to play with which was a nice surprise. It was a great spot and we will definitely be returning. Lydia B.
Lydia B.
August 2021
Although they were training dogs outside in the parking lot while we were there, they stayed far away and the area was secluded. My dog is reactive and he was able to stay calm the entire visit and just enjoyed running around and playing. The area was clean and there were toys left out to play with which was a nice surprise. It was a great spot and we will definitely be returning.
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55Love it! The fence was nice and high and secure, there was tons of space for my dog to run in, the space was clean and there were no other dogs or humans. We had a blast and we will book again!Leila P.
Leila P.
October 2021
Love it! The fence was nice and high and secure, there was tons of space for my dog to run in, the space was clean and there were no other dogs or humans. We had a blast and we will book again!
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55We love Sniff Spot! We enjoyed driving out to Howel to let our Rhodesian Ridgebacks (one reactive) run free in your large space! This was a real treat- we will be back! Suzanne D.
Suzanne D.
March 2021
We love Sniff Spot! We enjoyed driving out to Howel to let our Rhodesian Ridgebacks (one reactive) run free in your large space! This was a real treat- we will be back!
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55My pup and I had a great time here! Lots of space to sniff around and run. There were waste bags with a garbage to throw away. Well maintained! Breanna W.
Breanna W.
December 2021
My pup and I had a great time here! Lots of space to sniff around and run. There were waste bags with a garbage to throw away. Well maintained!
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55I love this SniffSpot! My friend and I brought our dogs to play and run around, and they had a blast!! Love the open spaces, the tall secure fences, the lack of distractions.Leila P.
Leila P.
January 2022
I love this SniffSpot! My friend and I brought our dogs to play and run around, and they had a blast!! Love the open spaces, the tall secure fences, the lack of distractions.
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55Great spot for stretching the legs and working with minimal distractions! Very clean yard, well-maintained fence and gates, waste removal supplies readily available.
Easy to find, close to expressway and main roads, full service gas station across the street. Paved driveway and parking areas were cleared of snow and ice. Autumn B.
Autumn B.
February 2022
Great spot for stretching the legs and working with minimal distractions! Very clean yard, well-maintained fence and gates, waste removal supplies readily available.
Easy to find, close to expressway and main roads, full service gas station across the street. Paved driveway and parking areas were cleared of snow and ice.
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55Nice fenced area. There were no signs that I could find, but I was directed to a fenced area on one side of the huge fenced property. The play area: 3 sides are 6+ ft chain link, forth is welded wire, gate had a bit of a gap, no problem for my beefcake, but smaller animals could walk through (they would still be in the chain link area though). My dog loved playing in the snow and really stretching her legs. We will be back. Tonya W.
Tonya W.
February 2022
Nice fenced area. There were no signs that I could find, but I was directed to a fenced area on one side of the huge fenced property. The play area: 3 sides are 6+ ft chain link, forth is welded wire, gate had a bit of a gap, no problem for my beefcake, but smaller animals could walk through (they would still be in the chain link area though). My dog loved playing in the snow and really stretching her legs. We will be back.
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55Great spot!! I wasn't sure where to go at first, but there's a fence/gate to the left of the building, then another gate into the field. There were some people and dogs around right as we were arriving but by the time we were in the field everyone had left. Nice big open space, our dog loved itElsie L.
Elsie L.
March 2022
Great spot!! I wasn't sure where to go at first, but there's a fence/gate to the left of the building, then another gate into the field. There were some people and dogs around right as we were arriving but by the time we were in the field everyone had left. Nice big open space, our dog loved it
How do Gaines'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
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Spots are designed for safety and both hosts and guests are reviewed after each visit
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Only the people and dogs in your booking are allowed in the spot during your visit
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FAQ about our Gaines 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 Gaines 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 271 fully fenced dog parks in the area. If your dog is reactive to other dogs, you can visit one of our 32 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.