An new app, Sniffspot, connects pet parents with homeowners willing to rent out their private property as dog parks. The app is available nationwide, with Sniffspot reporting 20,000 listings and 100,000 guests. Prices vary depending on a yard’s size, location and amenities.
Designed for private play, only the people and dogs in each booking are allowed in the spot during a visit.”
Source: CBS News, July 23, 2-24. Link. According to the website registered sites include: :
- 18,549 dog parks of 1/2 acre or more
- 4,723 dog water parks
- 27,446 fully fenced dog parks
- 1,504 dog hiking trails
- 6,409 dog fields
- 2,243 dog agility parks
INSIGHTS: We searched the website to determine who was responsible for cleaning up the feces but found no answer. We also did not discover any requirements for vaccination or parasite prevention, although they may exist when registering an individual dog.