Porky & Archie's Backyard Puppy Play Yard in Rochester, Minnesota | Sniffspot
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920 Northern Heights Dr NE
RochesterMinnesota55906US
4.938
55Conveniently located and owners very responsive to my questions.
55This was a wonderful spot for the dogs to run & stretch their legs. Dogs & I were on our way to Iowa City from MN to pick my son up from College. We had so much fun playing catch with balls. Much better to have a safe & secure place for them to get a drink, run/play than trying to find an open area off the road. Thank You for sharing your backyard with us.
55This is the most secure yard we have seen in a long time. I have a Houdini husky and a vaporizing golden retriever and they were no match for their solid fencing. It was a relief and I could enjoy watching them frolic (and, of course, checking the perimeter for defects). I am thankful this host was able to accommodate my 4 dogs. They all had a great time and will sleep peacefully tonight.
55Beautiful day for a time out. Yard was perfect. Enough snow not to have a mud mess.
55It was our first experience with Sniffspot. Great experience with the hosts. Yard perfect for our furry family member. He ran and ran. Just what we were looking for. Will use again. Thank you to the hosts!!
55Nice space! Really liked that there is a privacy fence that encloses the whole space!
55Great spot! The yard is easy to access and is very private. Our dog loved it.
55This is the perfect yard for sniffs, for relaxing, and to work on some socialization training with my reactive black lab. There is a 6’ privacy fence all around, nice landscaping and plenty of shade. The owner was super quick to respond and helpful with answering my questions. This was such a nice spot to bring my pup, and we plan to return.
55One of the most stress free off leash experiences I’ve had with my dogs! One of my dogs can be reactive toward hyper active dogs and the other hasn’t learned her manners yet. It was so nice to have a fully fenced in grassy space where I could let my dogs have some safe off leash time. There’s was fresh water and a poop scooper as described. I will definitely be bringing my dogs back!
55This was my first use of Sniffspot so I wasn’t 100% sure what to expect. Once I got over the weirdness of walking into someone else’s yard, I was very pleased! The space was clean and just big enough for a 70 pound reactive Labrador to run and have fun. The host had warned me in advance that the water wasn’t on yet, so I brought my own and we were fine. There were some garden beds around so if you have a digger like I do, you’ll just need to be aware and keep an eye on them. There was also a dog in the back neighbor’s yard that got mine a little riled up at first but she soon settled down and things were fine. Loved the nice 6ft privacy fence and everything was very easy to find. I’ll definitely be back soon!
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Porky & Archie's Backyard Puppy Play Yard in Rochester, Minnesota

Rochester, Minnesota
Fully Fenced
0.02 acres
4.938 reviews
Sniffpass
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Hosted by Alexis A.

Fencing

Enclosure

Fully Fenced

Fencing height (at lowest point)

6+ ft

100% of guests said fencing at this spot was secure enough to contain their dogs

Gaps or holes in fence: No gaps


Designed for private play
Only the people and dogs in your booking are allowed in the spot during your visit.

Distractions seen/heard from the spot

Other dogsSometimes

Other domestic animalsNo

Other peopleNo


Amenities

Chairs

Rain shelter / sun shade

Trash can

Table

Lit at night

Short grass


Pricing
$5 per dog per hour

50% off all dogs after the 1st dog

25% off hourly price for 30 min visit

Sniffpass holders get discounts on all bookings at all spots by buying monthly credits!
This spot offers additional discounts.

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Location

Rochester, Minnesota

Description

Perfect, private getaway for your dog to explore off leash! Fully fenced in yard with plenty of places for you to sit. Lots of puppy smells available. Dig defense lining the fence in areas that are susceptible to digging. Dogs must be supervised at all times, and a garbage can & scoop are provided! We lived in an apartment with our reactive dog for two years and know how important that off leash time can be. We look forward to having you explore our backyard! *water hose not available during freezing temps*

Cleanliness

100% of guests said this spot was as clean as expected during their visit.

Host Rules

Minimum visit length
30 minutes
Required advanced notice for visits
1 hour
Max dogs per booking
5
Is the host present?
I generally do not meet my guests

Community safety rules
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.

Booking Policies

Booking Policies
Only one booking is allowed at a time at any spot and there is an enforced 30 min buffer between all bookings to ensure dogs in separate bookings do not meet.
This spot is set for Booking, which means you will be instantly confirmed for any booking you request. You will receive the address and access instruction immediately following booking.
Visits can be moved or cancelled up to 2 hours before a visit.
Visits can be extended and dogs can be added throughout the visit.

(38) Reviews

  • L P., Apr 16, 2024

    Conveniently located and owners very responsive to my questions.

  • Kelly L., Mar 17, 2024

    This was a wonderful spot for the dogs to run & stretch their legs. Dogs & I were on our way to Iowa City from MN to pick my son up from College. We had so much fun playing catch with balls. Much better to have a safe & secure place for them to get a drink, run/play than trying to find an open area off the road. Thank You for sharing your backyard with us.

  • Fredi F., Mar 12, 2024

    This is the most secure yard we have seen in a long time. I have a Houdini husky and a vaporizing golden retriever and they were no match for their solid fencing. It was a relief and I could enjoy watching them frolic (and, of course, checking the perimeter for defects). I am thankful this host was able to accommodate my 4 dogs. They all had a great time and will sleep peacefully tonight.

  • Linda C., Jan 25, 2024

    Beautiful day for a time out. Yard was perfect. Enough snow not to have a mud mess.

  • Linda C., Jan 10, 2024

    It was our first experience with Sniffspot. Great experience with the hosts. Yard perfect for our furry family member. He ran and ran. Just what we were looking for. Will use again. Thank you to the hosts!!

  • Amanda B., Jul 18, 2023

    Nice space! Really liked that there is a privacy fence that encloses the whole space!

  • Liz H., Jul 16, 2023

    Great spot! The yard is easy to access and is very private. Our dog loved it.

  • Leah B., Jul 3, 2023

    This is the perfect yard for sniffs, for relaxing, and to work on some socialization training with my reactive black lab. There is a 6’ privacy fence all around, nice landscaping and plenty of shade. The owner was super quick to respond and helpful with answering my questions. This was such a nice spot to bring my pup, and we plan to return.

  • Tatum B., May 21, 2023

    One of the most stress free off leash experiences I’ve had with my dogs! One of my dogs can be reactive toward hyper active dogs and the other hasn’t learned her manners yet. It was so nice to have a fully fenced in grassy space where I could let my dogs have some safe off leash time. There’s was fresh water and a poop scooper as described. I will definitely be bringing my dogs back!

  • Nancy R., Apr 28, 2023

    This was my first use of Sniffspot so I wasn’t 100% sure what to expect. Once I got over the weirdness of walking into someone else’s yard, I was very pleased! The space was clean and just big enough for a 70 pound reactive Labrador to run and have fun. The host had warned me in advance that the water wasn’t on yet, so I brought my own and we were fine. There were some garden beds around so if you have a digger like I do, you’ll just need to be aware and keep an eye on them. There was also a dog in the back neighbor’s yard that got mine a little riled up at first but she soon settled down and things were fine. Loved the nice 6ft privacy fence and everything was very easy to find. I’ll definitely be back soon!

Meet your host

Alexis A.

Joined in May 2022

Hi! I am Alexis! My husband, Joe and our two dogs just bought a house in 2021! We both work in Rochester, Minnesota and love to travel! We have two rescue dogs, Porkchop and Archie who both are reactive to other dogs. We lived in apartments for years and know the importance of off leash time! We are so excited to be hosts and share our fenced backyard with other dogs!


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