Top Public & Private Dog Parks in Kenwood, CA

I had booked a visit to Ian’s last minute and it was just getting dark when we arrived. The drive is unpaved and there had been enough recent rain that we had a little adventure crossing the creek. Not for anyone in a low car! We found the property easily. We parked outside the gate and used the man door. There were lights on at the house at the end of the drive but there is plenty of privacy on this gorgeous vineyard property. My dogs had a blast flying up the hill and through the rows of grapes. I wish more vineyards offered Sniffspot. We would absolutely visit again!

Regardless of my pre-booking mistake of thinking my dog would be okay with strangers and new dogs around, our pup Daphne had a really good time. Amy wasn’t present, but her daughter Ashland led us to the yard, pointing out all the toys. Thankfully their golden, Ringo was kept in the house (though there was a moment where he clearly felt left out and went to the door, which agitated Daphne). Thankfully they moved him to his crate without us asking. Daphne spent a good 10-min just sniffing around, then had her fun running and fetching. The happiest moment came when Ashland pointed us to the Nerf Dog Gun, which shoots tennis balls. Whoa, Daphne fell in love with it!! Many thanks to Amy for letting us play in her lovely yard. The only thing I’d ask for our next visit, is an easily accessible poop bin, and a little more privacy - Ashland was present on the patio the whole time, and whenever Daphne’s vision drifted her way, she’d bark in protest, and even followed at her heels around the side of the house when Ashland disposed of our poop bag. Thankfully she didn’t nip.