Sniffspot Host Spotlight: More Than 2,624 Happy Dogs and Counting

Meet Marygrace, host of Four Separate Fun Fields, a Sniffspot in Harwood, Maryland that's already welcomed more than 2,624 dogs.

Since starting in 2020, Marygrace has created a space designed completely around one thing: what dogs truly enjoy. From open fields to sensory exploration areas, every part of her spot was built with pups in mind.

Real Dogs, Real Impact

For Marygrace, the joy comes from watching dogs fully relax and enjoy themselves.

Guests love the freedom to run, sniff, explore, and play safely in a space designed specifically for them. And for their humans, there's peace of mind knowing the environment is thoughtful, secure, and welcoming.

"It's well kept with lots of toys and room to run." It's that attention to detail is what keeps guests coming back.

The Spot

Four Separate Fun Fields is anything but a typical yard. Guests love:

• Fully fenced play areas
• Large open fields for running
• Shaded and wooded spaces
• Water features for extra fun
• Seating and amenities for humans
• Easy parking and access
• A setup that works especially well for reactive dogs

But one feature stands out above the rest: the Nose Garden.

Marygrace created a dedicated "nose garden" where dogs can safely explore herbs, vegetables, non-toxic plants, and textured natural areas designed to encourage sniffing and curiosity.

"I pick vegetables, herbs and non-toxic plants and rough areas to explore. This is not a people garden. Though nice, it's designed to be safe for dogs."

If you're setting up your own space, this is a good checklist to steal: fencing, open fields, shade, water, seating for humans, and one sensory touch that's entirely yours. Marygrace's is the Nose Garden. Yours might be an agility setup, a splash pool, or something else entirely. The point isn't to copy her, it's to find the one thing that makes your spot memorable.

The Story Behind the Spot

Marygrace started hosting for one simple reason:

"For the pure love of dogs and their pleasure."

That love shows up everywhere throughout her spot, from the layout to the enrichment activities to the little details guests immediately notice when they arrive. Her goal has always been to create a place where dogs can truly enjoy being dogs.

What's Working: Marygrace's Playbook

A few things Marygrace focuses on, and how you can apply them to your own spot:

• Focus on the small details. Thoughtful design choices help dogs feel engaged, safe, and excited to explore. It's rarely the big-ticket features that guests remember, it's the little touches that show a space was built with dogs in mind.
• Offer something unique. The Nose Garden gives dogs a sensory experience many guests have never seen before, and it's become a signature part of what makes her spot memorable.
• Keep improving the experience. Everything about the space is designed intentionally around what dogs enjoy most. Hosting isn't a set-it-and-forget-it business, the best spots keep evolving.

Noelle's pups enjoying Marygrace's private Sniffspot

Quick Tips for New Hosts

• Biggest lesson: Dogs notice and appreciate thoughtful spaces designed just for them.
• Advice to new guests: "I hope you have a wonderful time with your dogs."
• What makes the space special: "The whole setup designed specifically for pups and what they might like to do and play with."

Thinking About Hosting Your Own Sniffspot?

Marygrace didn't need a big property or a flashy build-out to get started. She had a piece of land and a clear focus: what would dogs actually enjoy here. That's a lower bar than most people assume hosting requires.

If you've got outdoor space, even a modest fenced yard, you already have what most successful hosts started with:

• You don't need acreage. A clean, secure, fenced yard is enough to list.
• You set your own price and your own availability. Hosting fits around your life, not the other way around.
• It doesn't require you to be present or active the whole time. Guests book the space; you don't have to run activities.
• Small, thoughtful touches (shade, water, a place to sit) do more for your reviews than any big renovation.
• You can start small and add to your space over time, the way Marygrace added her Nose Garden after she already had guests coming through.

For dog lovers looking for income that doesn't feel like a grind, hosting is one of the few side hustles that runs largely on its own once the space is set up.

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More Happy Dogs Ahead

Four Separate Fun Fields continues to grow as more dogs discover a place built entirely around exploration, enrichment, and joy.

A moment that stays with Marygrace? "One little dog with a heart condition and other illnesses loves playing with the herding ball. His mistress has to chase him all over the field when it's time to go home."

Here's to many more happy dogs, curious noses, and unforgettable play sessions. 🐾

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