






100% of guests said fencing at this spot was secure enough to contain their dogs
This spot is fully fenced
Info provided by host
Note from host
3.5'/4' wood estate fencing with wire mesh and 6' wood privacy
Fencing height
4 feet (at lowest point)
Fencing type
Wood - non-privacy
Gaps or holes in fence
No gaps
Enclosure
fully fenced
Fencing height (at lowest point)
4 feet
100% of guests said fencing at this spot was secure enough to contain their dogs
Fencing type(s): Wood - non-privacy
Gaps or holes in fence: No gaps
Fencing details: 3.5'/4' wood estate fencing with wire mesh and 6' wood privacy
Designed for private play
Only the people and dogs in your booking are allowed in the spot during your visit.
Other dogsSometimes
Other domestic animalsNo
Other peopleSometimes
Private entryYes
River, stream or creek
Dog drinking water
Chairs
Dog treats
Dog toys
Rain shelter / sun shade
50% off all dogs after the 1st dog
Member get discounts on all bookings at all spots by buying monthly credits!
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Basic pool for your pup to enjoy splashing around in or to enjoy a simple cooling soak n
Celebrate your pup's special day - You bring your own cake/treats. We provide the decorations. Please reach out to the Host to discuss specifics and what you would like to do 𝗣𝗥𝗜𝗢𝗥 to booking. At least 3 day notice is required. Add quantity if dogs via the regular booking process.If you want something special, we can always create an extra just for you.
Homemade Pup Celebration Cake - Please let me know if your pup has any allergies. Please allow at least 2 days notice and coordinate with the host.

***All dogs visiting (including guests of guests) must be current on their rabies and distemper vaccinations. Records must be submitted to the Host prior to visit. Once confirmed all visiting dogs are current, a welcome/intro video will be sent. If records are not received or dog is not UTD, the reservation will be cancelled.*** Please follow Sniffspot rules and keep your dog on leash until you are within the fenced Sniffspot area. Double check that the gate is securely closed behind you. Since this is a Certified Wildlife Habitat - Do not pick flowers, berries, etc and leave the bees, butterflies, birds, and other critters that may visit alone - feel free to watch and photograph but let them do their thing. For your pup: - Pick up their poo - No digging in general but especially not in the stream - Run, sniff, explore until they are totally tired and ready for a nap. For the human: - No smoking or vaping - No alcoholic beverages - Do not go into the shed - Do not open any gate besides the pedestrian gate used to enter the Sniffspot. - Relax and enjoy watching your pup have fun, read a magazine, watch the birds and pollinators, draw/paint, take some photos, just take it easy and enjoy the day. Let me know if you see something of concern or have a question. Have fun & enjoy some special time with your pup(s)!!!!
| Dogs must be leashed when entering and exiting the spot. | |
| Make sure the area is safe and secure before bringing your dog in. | |
| Never enter a spot before your booking start time and never leave late. | |
| Pick up after your dogs. Leave the spot as it was when you arrived. | |
| Always review and abide by spot specific rules. | |
| Unless otherwise stated, restrooms are not available on site. |
| Dogs must be leashed when entering and exiting the spot. | |
| Make sure the area is safe and secure before bringing your dog in. | |
| Never enter a spot before your booking start time and never leave late. | |
| Pick up after your dogs. Leave the spot as it was when you arrived. | |
| Always review and abide by spot specific rules. | |
| Unless otherwise stated, restrooms are not available on site. |
In addition, please make sure to read Sniffspot's booking policies
We have lived in the area for 20+ years and in Lorton for over 10. We love critters and have tried to make our yard friendly for wildlife. The yard is a Certified Wildlife Habitat®, so expect there will be birds, squirrels, and pollinators to include bees. We also work with Virginia German Shepherd Rescue (VGSR) as a volunteer and a foster, so if you have any questions about VGSR, just ask. Currently, we have 4 dogs (2 Mixes, 1 GSD, and 1 Foster GSD thru VGSR) and 5 cats.
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FENCE - The new 7ft solid wood privacy fence, to replace our 6ft, has now been completed. The front and neighbor side sections now double sided to ensure complete privacy. LARGE GROUPS: Our spot has a default of maximum 10 pups. However, if you are having a special get together and have more than 10, just message me and we will endeavor to assist! *********** WELCOME TO OUR SPOT We are happy to share our space with your pups! We have a spacious, secure private fenced and peaceful yard, in a quiet and dog friendly neighborhood. Easy parking on the street outside the house, and a side entry gate. Patio heater available during the colder months. Our yard has sunny areas, as well as plenty of trees providing natural shade and much needed coolness during those hot humid summer days. 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This spot consistently provides amazing experiences to guests
Looking for a safe, quiet place for your dog to run, sniff, and play freely? I’m offering my spacious, fully fenced backyard for private dog playtime, where you can see your pup at all times. Perfect for reactive dogs, high-energy pups, training sessions, or just a fun, stress-free outing.
"As always, an excellent experience and kind hospitality!" more
8 credits dog / hour
Alexandria, VA
Spacious Half Acre Off-Leash Retreat
Our home sits on a half-acre of space, giving plenty of room to roam without feeling overwhelming. It's perfect for a good game of fetch, leisurely sniffing along the edges of the yard, or just relaxing in the sun. Whether your dog is a zoomies-all-day type or prefers a slower, sniff-everything pace, there's room here for both.
"Great spot! Plenty of space for zoomies!" more
7 credits dog / hour
Fairfax, VA
Krissa's 0.5 Acre Fully Fenced Private Dog Park In Falls Church
Half an acre of fully fenced yard for your dog to play in and explore. Please feel free to ask me any questions if you have special concerns about what you need for your dog.
"Krissa was very communicative, she left water out for my golden..." more
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Josie's 0.5 Acre Fully Fenced Private Dog Park In Clifton
The main address is for the house that is actually in a neighborhood. This spot is just off Clifton Road at the big blue barn. Do not go to the house.. The fenced in area is the right side of the barn when you pull in the driveway.
"A nice place! My dog loved it! Address/parking situation is a bit..." more
8 credits dog / hour
Clifton, VA
Crystal's 0.5 Acre Fully Fenced Private Dog Park In Lorton
"I had 4 small dogs and they had plenty of room to run around. They..." more
15 credits dog / hour
Lorton, VA
**Potential noise/distraction warning for sensitive dogs: There is a new house being built on a lot near our spot, and sounds from the construction work might disturb some dogs (or people). The timing of the workers is unpredictable and out of our control, but they are finished by 6pm most days, and they haven’t been working most Sundays. If you make a reservation, I will give you a heads up if they are working that day, so that you can decide whether to reschedule.** Description: Let your dog run free in our backyard that has a wooden privacy fence. They can play or lounge under our large weeping willow tree, and we have many other amenities for dogs and people (see pictures and amenities list for details). Seating/shelter: The lower deck has 3 lawn chairs and a canopy for protection from sun/rain. The upper deck (accessible via stairs in the backyard) has 2 rocking chairs and a picnic table with 4 chairs. Use of the shed in the backyard is not an option (it will be locked). Parking: There is easy free street parking in our cul-de-sac, and the entrance gate to our yard is marked with a sign. Operating hours: We are open all day on most Saturdays/Sundays (plus some Fridays and holidays), and on weekday evenings. For after-dark visits, our yard has lighting, and we can also provide a flashlight for you and a clip-on light for your dog (2 available). Note 1: There is a public sidewalk that runs along the outside of the fence on one side of our yard. So, people occasionally walk by (and sometimes have their dog walking with them). The fence is a bit higher than 5 feet on that side, so people can be seen/heard briefly, and a passing dog could be heard/smelled by your dog if they are near the fence at the time. Most people have said this was not a significant issue for their dogs, but I'm stating it here for the awareness of people with more reactive dogs. Note 2: When walking between your vehicle and the gate to our backyard, there may sometimes be other people or dogs on the street/sidewalk or in their front yards. Or there may sometimes be someone from our household leaving or arriving home (which involves walking between the front door and a car in our driveway). So please keep your dog on leash until you are inside the backyard with the gate closed (per standard SniffSpot rules).
"A great spot, perfect for fetch!" more
8 credits dog / hour
Alexandria, VA
Winston's World Dog Park, Fort Hunt, Alexandria, VA
Welcome. This grass-free play area has river rocks, K9 turf, hills and agility zone with tires & ramp. Water, bowls, rocking chairs & a shaded oasis.
"Wonderful spot!" more
10 credits dog / hour
Alexandria, VA
FurBaby Freedom Park - 100% donation to rescue groups
****** FOSTERS & SHELTER PUPS - NO charge - If you have a foster pup, or are a volunteer at a rescue or shelter, message me with the name of the rescue group or shelter before booking to get your discount code. This provides an opportunity for these pups to just be pups and have some fun, so they can relax a little, in turn helps them become more adoptable. Message me before booking for the discount code. SENIORS - New discounts available for our more mature, distinguished, wise, older pups, 10 yrs and older! Message me before booking and I will provide you with a discount code. WE DONATE 100% - All reservations are donated to rescue groups saving neglected/abused/sick/healthy unwanted pets dumped in overcrowded high kill shelters - including recurring monthly donations to the following groups: *Pets With Disabilities - based in MD - disabled pets from kill shelters, rehabilitates for adoption, or they became residents at the sanctuary ; *Shadows Sanctuary - Luray, VA - severe injury/abuse pups, mainly German Shepherds and rehabilitates for adoption, or they live out their golden years at the sanctuary; *Lizzy's Lodge Rescue - a Maryland based rescue; *Miri's Legacy - a senior rescue; *Angel's Among Us Pet Rescue - a NC rescue; *Southside SPCA - a southside VA rescue; *HART - a NOVA based rescue primarily rescuing from rural VA and WV and; *Lost Dog & Cat Rescue Foundation - another NOVA based rescue. We currently have 2 long term foster pups, 1 through HART called Pumpkin, now known as Billie and another, Rona from Trina & Friends K9 GSD rescue in NY. Rona is a beautiful, gentle, easy to walk, calm, funny, affectionate, loves to play and cuddle, older black sweetheart GSD who spent almost a whole year in a shelter in CA. 'IMPORTANT NOTICES' ********** PLAYGROUND CHIPS - A fresh thick layer was installed last week of June! Soft on puppy paws and tick resistant. WEATHER ALERTS - If there is a bad air quality alert, we will block out time slots in accordance with those alerts. Our yard is on average about 20 degrees cooler due to the ample shading with all our trees. If temps are due to be in 3 digit area though, we will also block off those time slots as it is just too hot for pups to be out. KIDDIE POOLs - available in the warmer months May-Oct, at no extra charge for pup splash time, just add it to your booking so I can set up for you! **New larger pool for pups, with inbuilt sprinkler now available** AGILITY Set - Available, no charge, add this extra if you want set up for your visit. FENCE - The new 7ft solid wood privacy fence, to replace our 6ft, has now been completed. The front and neighbor side sections now double sided to ensure complete privacy. LARGE GROUPS: Our spot has a default of maximum 10 pups. However, if you are having a special get together and have more than 10, just message me and we will endeavor to assist! *********** WELCOME TO OUR SPOT We are happy to share our space with your pups! We have a spacious, secure private fenced and peaceful yard, in a quiet and dog friendly neighborhood. Easy parking on the street outside the house, and a side entry gate. Patio heater available during the colder months. Our yard has sunny areas, as well as plenty of trees providing natural shade and much needed coolness during those hot humid summer days. A natural wooded yard that borders a county park on one side, with a 7ft wooden privacy fence all the way around the property, the front and neighbor side sections are double sided, so a perfect solution for reactive pups and a side entry gate. Completely pesticide/herbicide/fertilizer free yard! Our ground cover is soft playground wood chips, soft for all pup paws, specifically designed to be comfortable for all kinds of furbabies! The playground chips are a natural tick repellent. We are open during rainy weather too for those of you with rain loving pups! The overhangs, patio umbrella and tree coverage keep paw parents dry too! Added bonuses, the chips dry quickly, there's no mud or slippery grass. You can also enjoy a deck with a patio table, cushioned chairs, lawn chair seating and a hammock! We also provide poop bags, doggie wipes and towels, extra dog water bowls, kiddie pools and outdoor spigot with hose for water bowl refills or hose play in the warmer months, elevated feeders for the pups who cannot bend down very well to drink and a few refreshments for humans too! Endless amounts of smells and sniffing opportunities from all the local wildlife that frequent our yard. Good space for running, playing chase, frisbee, tennis ball, chuck it, for the energetic pups; a flirt pole and huge hard jolly ball for our herding and high prey drive pups! Plenty of space for meandering, or just lounging around under the shade or in sun spots for the more mature pups! The public park next to us has several wooded trails, so if your pup has any energy left, it is a nice park to walk. **Our priority is opening up our space for your furbabies to enjoy to their heart's content. If you need to bring your human children too, please make sure they are well behaved, respectful of our property and possessions, and under your mature supervision at all times! Smoking, vaping, alcohol and glass containers are NOT permitted at our spot. Thank you for supporting pups in need.
"Wonderful host. So kind, knowledgeable and helpful. Kobe had a great..." more
12 credits dog / hour
Springfield, VA
Relax and Play in Springfield, VA
This yard has always been a special place for our family. Our dog loved racing through the grass here, full of energy and joy. After saying goodbye, my wife and I wanted to open the space to other dogs so they could enjoy it just as much as he did. Our large, fully fenced yard offers plenty of room to run, sniff, and explore safely. The 7-foot wooden fence keeps everything secure, perfect for off-leash play or reactive pups who need a little extra space. The yard features lush grass with mulch beds beneath mature trees, giving your dog both open sunshine and cool shade to enjoy. There’s a seating area with table and chairs, balls for playtime, and access to a hose and electrical outlet for your convenience. Off-street parking makes arrival easy and stress-free. Set in a quiet suburban neighborhood, just a short drive from Alexandria, Arlington and Washington DC. This is a peaceful spot to unwind, train, be off-leash and let your dog be a dog. We hope your pup feels right at home here. In the fall the yard gets covered in leaves. I do my best to keep them tidy, but they seem to have their own plans. Our dog used to love racing through the piles, and most pups enjoy the extra smells and crunch — hopefully yours does too.
"great spot! easy to get in and clear instructions. :) " more
9 credits dog / hour
Springfield, VA
Fenced-in area on charming property in Alexandria
A beautiful, grassy, clean, safe and fenced-in yard just minutes from Old Town, Del Ray, Potomac Yards and Crystal City! This spot is perfect for 1, 2 or 6 puppies or small dogs! Plenty of parking, shade and seating for humans. Unfortunately there are no lights after dark, so plan accordingly! $5 per dog for 30 minutes; $8 per dog for 60 minutes. Limit 6 SMALL dogs or puppies please.
"Beautiful yard, I liked that we could not see any other yards or..." more
8 credits dog / hour
Alexandria, VA
Top spot!
This spot consistently provides amazing experiences to guests