55Peaceful and a large area. The area does have pretty much nothing but tall grass - no issue for my dog - but if your dog doesnt like that it's something to consider. The horses milling about behind their fence was a source of delight for Gilly, who'd never seen one before. She ran along the fence following them as they trotted back to their barn. We also saw a deer!Matthew K.
Matthew K.
May 2021
Peaceful and a large area. The area does have pretty much nothing but tall grass - no issue for my dog - but if your dog doesnt like that it's something to consider. The horses milling about behind their fence was a source of delight for Gilly, who'd never seen one before. She ran along the fence following them as they trotted back to their barn. We also saw a deer!
55We had a fantastic time! The area is huge with a safe and well maintained fence. Plenty of water and toys to play with. The wading pool was a big hit with the pups! I highly recommend this SniffSpot, you and your dog will live it.Bill H.
Bill H.
July 2022
We had a fantastic time! The area is huge with a safe and well maintained fence. Plenty of water and toys to play with. The wading pool was a big hit with the pups! I highly recommend this SniffSpot, you and your dog will live it.
55This was our first time using Sniffspot & Sara’s farm was absolutely wonderful! The field was huge, there was a bucket of toys to choose from, and plenty of water to go around. My dog & his bestie had a blast for their reunion! Melissa F.
Melissa F.
July 2022
This was our first time using Sniffspot & Sara’s farm was absolutely wonderful! The field was huge, there was a bucket of toys to choose from, and plenty of water to go around. My dog & his bestie had a blast for their reunion!
55This was our first time and Poppy had so much fun. This place is nice and big and clean and has all the extras - toys, water, shade, chairs - definitely will be going there again. Sherry W.
Sherry W.
July 2022
This was our first time and Poppy had so much fun. This place is nice and big and clean and has all the extras - toys, water, shade, chairs - definitely will be going there again.
55Great customer service, easy to get to, huge fenced in area for the pup to run around and play. Our puppy petey loved it! I highly recommend the pool on hot days. It's totally worth it. Will return for sure! Jacob L.
Jacob L.
July 2022
Great customer service, easy to get to, huge fenced in area for the pup to run around and play. Our puppy petey loved it! I highly recommend the pool on hot days. It's totally worth it. Will return for sure!
55This is a fantastic spot! We stopped here on our way home. The agility equipment is great & Chester did well. Thank you so much for setting up the pool on such short notice. It is/was greatly appreciated. It was a pleasure to meet you! 😊Karin I.
Karin I.
July 2022
This is a fantastic spot! We stopped here on our way home. The agility equipment is great & Chester did well. Thank you so much for setting up the pool on such short notice. It is/was greatly appreciated. It was a pleasure to meet you! 😊
55This spot is amazing, and I considered not even leaving a review to keep it secret! 10/10 would highly recommend. I’ve been to several sniff spots at this point and this is a step above them all. I drove 45 minutes to even go and it was worth it. The owner goes above and beyond especially with a cooler full of water, provides dog toys to use, and gives 2 shaded areas. Grass was freshly cut, which I seriously appreciated. I cant wait to go back and plan to be a regular. So thankful I found it! ❤️Jennifer G.
Jennifer G.
August 2022
This spot is amazing, and I considered not even leaving a review to keep it secret! 10/10 would highly recommend. I’ve been to several sniff spots at this point and this is a step above them all. I drove 45 minutes to even go and it was worth it. The owner goes above and beyond especially with a cooler full of water, provides dog toys to use, and gives 2 shaded areas. Grass was freshly cut, which I seriously appreciated. I cant wait to go back and plan to be a regular. So thankful I found it! ❤️
55My Service Dog Trainee and his friends LOVE Sweetbay Farm! There is so much space for the 🐶kiddos to run and play. It’s also a great space for our trainees to work on some of their skills in an open, yet fenced in space. The host is super communicative and sets up a wonderful and welcoming space for the pups! Definitely our regular spot! Christie V.
Christie V.
August 2022
My Service Dog Trainee and his friends LOVE Sweetbay Farm! There is so much space for the 🐶kiddos to run and play. It’s also a great space for our trainees to work on some of their skills in an open, yet fenced in space. The host is super communicative and sets up a wonderful and welcoming space for the pups! Definitely our regular spot!
55This spot was perfect my dogs were able to run free and enjoy the shade to rest. Best Sniffspot so far. Clean and easy access! I would definitely recommend this spot! Thanks for giving my dogs a great start to the day Linda P.
Linda P.
August 2022
This spot was perfect my dogs were able to run free and enjoy the shade to rest. Best Sniffspot so far. Clean and easy access! I would definitely recommend this spot! Thanks for giving my dogs a great start to the day
55Wide open fenced space, my dogs loved it! Plenty of water available. Very attentive host. My gps did get us a little confused but we found it!! Definitely will be back!Tina M.
Tina M.
June 2022
Wide open fenced space, my dogs loved it! Plenty of water available. Very attentive host. My gps did get us a little confused but we found it!! Definitely will be back!
55We had a great time at our first Sniffspot! The agility equipment was great and there was SO much space for our pups to run and explore. The shed had everything we needed and more. Highly recommend!Lucy B.
Lucy B.
June 2022
We had a great time at our first Sniffspot! The agility equipment was great and there was SO much space for our pups to run and explore. The shed had everything we needed and more. Highly recommend!
55SO amazing! They have everything you need for your dog including water, treats, poop bags, and toys. It's beautiful there and having the horses come up to the fence was an added bonus. Love it!Leesa N.
Leesa N.
June 2022
SO amazing! They have everything you need for your dog including water, treats, poop bags, and toys. It's beautiful there and having the horses come up to the fence was an added bonus. Love it!
55Sweetbay farm has a well kept fenced area that's great for running. I can see my pup from almost everywhere, except when he went to explore behind the building. The shady spots, chairs, toys and treats are lovely additions!!Gina M.
Gina M.
June 2022
Sweetbay farm has a well kept fenced area that's great for running. I can see my pup from almost everywhere, except when he went to explore behind the building. The shady spots, chairs, toys and treats are lovely additions!!
How do Thurmont's private dog parks work?
Private rentals by the hour
Our hosts are locals that are renting their yards and private land to dog owners
Trust and safety first
Spots are designed for safety and both hosts and guests are reviewed after each visit
Designed for private play
Only the people and dogs in your booking are allowed in the spot during your visit
Reactive dogs welcome
Many of the spots we list are designed with sensitive dogs in mind
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FAQ about our Thurmont dog parks
Are dog parks good for dogs?
It is important for dogs to have off leash exercise to sniff and run. But the free and open nature of public dog parks has drawbacks. There could be aggressive dogs, disease transmission and cleanliness issues. For this reason, many dog behaviorists discourage visiting public dog parks and recommend Sniffspot's private dog parks. Sniffspot private dog parks only allow one guest to book at a time and are not open to the public, which solves many of these issues.
Are dog parks safe?
While public dog parks have a number of safety issues, such as aggressive dogs, disease transmission and general cleanliness, Sniffspot dog parks much safer than public dog parks. With Sniffspot all bookings are private for just you and dogs you bring with you and we require all dogs to be vaccinated (or have equivalent titers). All Sniffspot locations are vetted and reviewed by guests so you can find the perfect place for you and your dog. 97% of reviews on Sniffspot visits in the Thurmont area are 5 stars.
How do I know if a dog park works for my dog?
You can filter Sniffspot dog parks by fencing and distractions. If your dog doesn't have good recall, you can visit one of our 189 fully fenced dog parks in the area. If your dog is reactive to other dogs, you can visit one of our 33 off leash areas where there are no dogs audible or visible nearby. You can also filter locations to avoid other domestic animals and people. We also recommend reading reviews and reaching out to the host with any questions.
Does Thurmont have any fully fenced dog parks?
Sniffspot has 189 fully fenced dog parks in or near Thurmont. Browse all fully enclosed options.
Are there dog agility courses for rent in Thurmont?
Sniffspot has dog parks with agility equipment and/or dog obstacles in or near Thurmont. The most popular agility option is Pickles Park in Hanover.
Where in Thurmont can I find a pool for dog swimming?
Sniffspot has swimming options in the Thurmont area. The highest rated option is South York Dog Spot.
Can I rent a field for my dog to run near Thurmont?
There are 62 Sniffspot dog parks that offer fields in or near Thurmont where dogs can be off leash. The most popular field is Canine Lifestyle Farm Play & Sniff.