55Lovely spot ☺️ do not let dogs off leash unless they have good recall though!! Gate to the property opened once when a delivery driver came in which led to the road and driver got out of car and was in fenced area with pups. There also was an off leash dog at one point on other side of creek with no barrier in between so if you have reactive dogs it could be an issue. Only mention these for safety reasons, but if your pup is friendly/has good recall then it’s a gem of a spot!!! Lots of room to explore and sniff, with a lovely stream running through it 💗 unfortunately it wasn’t a good fit for us, but only bc our dogs have very big feelings about other dogs and people. Camron C.
Camron C.
June 2025
Lovely spot ☺️ do not let dogs off leash unless they have good recall though!! Gate to the property opened once when a delivery driver came in which led to the road and driver got out of car and was in fenced area with pups. There also was an off leash dog at one point on other side of creek with no barrier in between so if you have reactive dogs it could be an issue. Only mention these for safety reasons, but if your pup is friendly/has good recall then it’s a gem of a spot!!! Lots of room to explore and sniff, with a lovely stream running through it 💗 unfortunately it wasn’t a good fit for us, but only bc our dogs have very big feelings about other dogs and people.
Pleasant Valley Creekside Canine Paradise | Sniffspot
55Remy and I had a fabulous time here! We're from Montana, visiting family and I was greatly impressed with all the amenities that are offered here! They literally thought of everything (absolutely love the bath area and gently appreciated it since we did get rather sandy from the creek). Highly recommend this spot!Stephanie S.
Stephanie S.
June 2025
Remy and I had a fabulous time here! We're from Montana, visiting family and I was greatly impressed with all the amenities that are offered here! They literally thought of everything (absolutely love the bath area and gently appreciated it since we did get rather sandy from the creek). Highly recommend this spot!
Pleasant Valley Creekside Canine Paradise | Sniffspot
55This is the first visit to “our beach” since we lost our girl in October. Jake knew exactly where he was going when we got on Indian Springs Road. It was bittersweet for me because I have so many wonderful memories of her there.But it was a beautiful day and Jake had the absolute best time - I think he loved having it all to himself. ☺️ I know next time we’ll be easier….
They’ve added a trampoline, foosball table, cornhole – in addition to the kayaks and rafts. This is a great place to bring your whole family and spend a few hours. Peggie H.
Peggie H.
June 2025
This is the first visit to “our beach” since we lost our girl in October. Jake knew exactly where he was going when we got on Indian Springs Road. It was bittersweet for me because I have so many wonderful memories of her there.But it was a beautiful day and Jake had the absolute best time - I think he loved having it all to himself. ☺️ I know next time we’ll be easier….
They’ve added a trampoline, foosball table, cornhole – in addition to the kayaks and rafts. This is a great place to bring your whole family and spend a few hours. 
Pleasant Valley Creekside Canine Paradise | Sniffspot
55Great space - they loved it - getting two border collies tired is a FEAT...And, they finally learned to swim a bit - perfect spot to learn if you have dogs afraid of water but are toy/treat motivated..., they can just take their time Deirdre S.
Deirdre S.
June 2025
Great space - they loved it - getting two border collies tired is a FEAT...And, they finally learned to swim a bit - perfect spot to learn if you have dogs afraid of water but are toy/treat motivated..., they can just take their time
Pleasant Valley Creekside Canine Paradise | Sniffspot
55This place was everything I hoped for! There was plenty of shade, even at noon. I was so in awe of the creek’s beach that I didn’t even explore all the toys available for the pups, so be sure to check those out when you arrive. The restroom and washing station were also a great bonus.
The host’s advice about pups with good recall is spot on - my pointer Tootsie had a blast running in the opposite direction up the hill at first! Once she was leashed, we all enjoyed the water together as a family. The creek is mostly shallow, but there are deeper spots, so keep an eye on your pups if they’re not used to swimming. Can’t wait to come back!Liz C.
Liz C.
June 2025
This place was everything I hoped for! There was plenty of shade, even at noon. I was so in awe of the creek’s beach that I didn’t even explore all the toys available for the pups, so be sure to check those out when you arrive. The restroom and washing station were also a great bonus.
The host’s advice about pups with good recall is spot on - my pointer Tootsie had a blast running in the opposite direction up the hill at first! Once she was leashed, we all enjoyed the water together as a family. The creek is mostly shallow, but there are deeper spots, so keep an eye on your pups if they’re not used to swimming. Can’t wait to come back!
Pleasant Valley Creekside Canine Paradise | Sniffspot
55This spot is amazing! I wish I lived here! We’ve already booked more dates for this summer.
Going to bring the family back as well.
They have everything you could possibly think of! Going to check out their camping listing also. Liane F.
Liane F.
June 2025
This spot is amazing! I wish I lived here! We’ve already booked more dates for this summer.
Going to bring the family back as well.
They have everything you could possibly think of! Going to check out their camping listing also.
Pleasant Valley Creekside Canine Paradise | Sniffspot
55What a FABULOUS doggie play world! Shady splashy wonderful fun. Clean, quiet, and fully stocked with toys for dogs and people. Thank you so much for an hour of magic ;)Sarah W.
Sarah W.
June 2025
What a FABULOUS doggie play world! Shady splashy wonderful fun. Clean, quiet, and fully stocked with toys for dogs and people. Thank you so much for an hour of magic ;)
Pleasant Valley Creekside Canine Paradise | Sniffspot
55My new favorite Sniffspot!!! Amazing especially for Memorial Day when the lake is incredibly busy! Our dogs got a private water spot for a couple hours!!!!Nicole K.
Nicole K.
May 2025
My new favorite Sniffspot!!! Amazing especially for Memorial Day when the lake is incredibly busy! Our dogs got a private water spot for a couple hours!!!!
Pleasant Valley Creekside Canine Paradise | Sniffspot
55Absolutely beautiful location! We had to leave early because my small dog decided she wasn't outdoorsy. The spot is perfect though and the water was nice.Marissa M.
Marissa M.
May 2025
Absolutely beautiful location! We had to leave early because my small dog decided she wasn't outdoorsy. The spot is perfect though and the water was nice.
Pleasant Valley Creekside Canine Paradise | Sniffspot
55Really nice spot, it was a cold rainy day but the dogs didn’t mind as they enjoy being wet slobs. Lots of amenities, appreciated the pooper scoopers and poop bags & trash cans available Melissa L.
Melissa L.
April 2025
Really nice spot, it was a cold rainy day but the dogs didn’t mind as they enjoy being wet slobs. Lots of amenities, appreciated the pooper scoopers and poop bags & trash cans available
Pleasant Valley Creekside Canine Paradise | Sniffspot
55This place was amazing! It was so well maintained. Beautiful river with plenty of exploring for my dog. As a reactive dog owner, this place is a gem and I will definitely be coming back so my dog can be stress free and enjoy the good sniffs. Thank you so much for allowing us to visit your home!Emily W.
Emily W.
March 2025
This place was amazing! It was so well maintained. Beautiful river with plenty of exploring for my dog. As a reactive dog owner, this place is a gem and I will definitely be coming back so my dog can be stress free and enjoy the good sniffs. Thank you so much for allowing us to visit your home!
Pleasant Valley Creekside Canine Paradise | Sniffspot
55A definite favorite place of ours to visit. Tanya does such a great job making her guests feel welcome starting with her communication, followed by a fabulous property that’s loaded with toys for the dogs and lots of comfortable seating options for us humans. Tracy M.
Tracy M.
March 2025
A definite favorite place of ours to visit. Tanya does such a great job making her guests feel welcome starting with her communication, followed by a fabulous property that’s loaded with toys for the dogs and lots of comfortable seating options for us humans.
Pleasant Valley Creekside Canine Paradise | Sniffspot
55This place was SO MUCH fun for our pups! We had a puppy play date and it was so nice seeing them just go wild. They LOVED the water, easy instructions on how to enter the property - we’ll definitely be coming back! Jordan C.
Jordan C.
March 2025
This place was SO MUCH fun for our pups! We had a puppy play date and it was so nice seeing them just go wild. They LOVED the water, easy instructions on how to enter the property - we’ll definitely be coming back!
Pleasant Valley Creekside Canine Paradise | Sniffspot
55Super clean backyard, instructions make it very easy to find, great backyard for dogs to run and enjoy themselves. The dog wash area and towels provided is amazing so I don’t have to wash them when I get home. Definitely coming back!Hannah C.
Hannah C.
March 2025
Super clean backyard, instructions make it very easy to find, great backyard for dogs to run and enjoy themselves. The dog wash area and towels provided is amazing so I don’t have to wash them when I get home. Definitely coming back!
Pleasant Valley Creekside Canine Paradise | Sniffspot
55Charlie and I had a great time at our first visit to this spot! It’s beautiful and quiet, and Tanya has clearly put a lot of time and energy into anticipating potential needs of guests.
Charlie was a big fan of the creek, which has a nice variety of shallow and deep spots, as well as moving water and fairly still spots.
The fence was just fine for my large dog, although anyone with teeny dogs may want to be aware that the driveway gate has gaps between the bars, but nothing that wooden spoon trick wouldn’t fix!
We will be back :)Emily B.
Emily B.
February 2025
Charlie and I had a great time at our first visit to this spot! It’s beautiful and quiet, and Tanya has clearly put a lot of time and energy into anticipating potential needs of guests.
Charlie was a big fan of the creek, which has a nice variety of shallow and deep spots, as well as moving water and fairly still spots.
The fence was just fine for my large dog, although anyone with teeny dogs may want to be aware that the driveway gate has gaps between the bars, but nothing that wooden spoon trick wouldn’t fix!
We will be back :)
Pleasant Valley Creekside Canine Paradise | Sniffspot
55My dog had a wonderful time exploring this site. It was easy to get to and to find. The creek is beautiful. My dog isn't interested in swimming or playing in water, although it's fantastic for dogs that love water. My dog is quite reactive to other dogs, and we didn't see or hear any other dogs while there. Multiple chairs availble to sit down for a break made it quite comfortable. We had a long drive after and I greatly appreciated having a restroom available for customers. Pam G.
Pam G.
February 2025
My dog had a wonderful time exploring this site. It was easy to get to and to find. The creek is beautiful. My dog isn't interested in swimming or playing in water, although it's fantastic for dogs that love water. My dog is quite reactive to other dogs, and we didn't see or hear any other dogs while there. Multiple chairs availble to sit down for a break made it quite comfortable. We had a long drive after and I greatly appreciated having a restroom available for customers.
Toni's Fully Fenced Yard For Dogs To Rent In Penn Valley | Sniffspot
55Wonderful! Fully fenced! Friendly host! Fresh water, treats, green grass and lots of space to sniff and run! Can’t wait to return!Mundy K.
Mundy K.
January 2025
Wonderful! Fully fenced! Friendly host! Fresh water, treats, green grass and lots of space to sniff and run! Can’t wait to return!
How do Penn Valley'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 Penn Valley 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. 3% of reviews on Sniffspot visits in the Penn Valley 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 167 fully fenced dog parks in the area. If your dog is reactive to other dogs, you can visit one of our 219 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 167 fully fenced dog parks in or near Penn Valley. Browse all fully enclosed options.
Where are good dog hiking trails near Penn Valley?
The Penn Valley area has 4 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 Private dog park in the middle of the city.
Are there dog agility courses for rent in Penn Valley?
Sniffspot has dog parks with agility equipment and/or dog obstacles in or near Penn Valley. The most popular agility option is Nanci's Private Dog Park In Loomis.
Where in Penn Valley can I find a pool for dog swimming?