Sniffspot - Private Dog Parks

As a petsitter for my sister’s dog-reactive dog…and struggle to find somewhere to safely take her to just run and let lose and be a “normal” dog. It’s basically Impossible waiting for a dog park to be empty…and the rare occasion that it is…we stress the whole time looking for someone trying to come in. I had an amazing experience today. We had the yard to ourselves and just relaxed with the dog and enjoyed watching her just be happy and relax outside….she honestly did not want to leave. We felt safe…we had a great host who left water and toys for us and we cannot wait to go back. Such a relief to know we have somewhere to go with her now and life changing…life changing for the dog to be able to be a dog and enjoy roaming free… something she hasn’t been able to do in…I really can’t say how long. Also, life changing for us to take her our and also be able to enjoy it too. Highly recommend and while I always joked about this idea…I wish I took the initiative to make it an app myself 😂 hopefully this stays around for awhile as I can see this being a part of our routine now. Thank you!!

Sniffspot does absolutely nothing to verify that the host to list properties actually on the property, have authority to list the property, or even legally allowed to give people permission to enter the property. I went to a 34 acre tract of land in Chico Texas last week. It was listed as Alvord Texas. I did notice that there was a deer feeder but it’s not deer season so I wasn’t too worried. We went back this week and due to some concerns I felt suspicious. I requested that the sheriffs office go and check and make sure that the landowner actually was giving me permission to enter the property. Deputy Florez of Wise county sheriffs office in Texas had the wonderful courtesy of going to the homeowner and asking them if they were a member of Sniffspot and if they knew I was going to be on the property for two hours today. The homeowner knew absolutely nothing! She had chickens, and if my dog had attacked the chickens, she could’ve legally shot my dog, because this is Texas. She might have even shot me whether it’s legal or not is beside the point I would’ve been dead! And I certainly could’ve been arrested for trespassing. Be afraid. If the land, owner or property owner does not meet you, I would be I just simply wouldn’t go on the property. Sniff spot is more concerned with valid reviews. Then they are with valid listings which means peoples lives are at risk.

I love this idea and I’m glad it exists! Tried it for the first time this week. I was a bit nervous walking into someone’s yard, but my dog loved it! Thank you to the founders and folks who keep this app going. I wish there were more local owners offering up their yard as it’s a bit of a drive for us to the available spots, but I don’t mind it! Yards are so decently priced. It hurts my heart that I can’t own property with a yard for my dog, but I’m glad this option exists now where he can explore so many more yards! The app is a bit slow to load and sometimes pictures take awhile, but I don’t mind. As a reactive dog owner, the angst of not being able to walk my dog at normal hours and not being able to go to parks or dog parks has affected our quality of life. I hope to see this app and service continue to grow. Thank you Sniffspot team and thank you to the many owners who offer up their yards to us pet parents!