55Our boxer girl had loads of fun with all the sounds and sights of Lou's backyard! She sniffed, she stared, she zoomied, she played, she sun-bathed and most of all she had FUN.
Lou welcomed us and even brought dog treats for my dog. He made us feel welcome at his home and even set up a little space with a coffe machine, water, and chairs for the humans to be able to come in out of the cold. He put a water bowl out for the dog too, which was very thoughtful.
We are definitely coming back!Ariana Z.
Ariana Z.
March 2021
Our boxer girl had loads of fun with all the sounds and sights of Lou's backyard! She sniffed, she stared, she zoomied, she played, she sun-bathed and most of all she had FUN.
Lou welcomed us and even brought dog treats for my dog. He made us feel welcome at his home and even set up a little space with a coffe machine, water, and chairs for the humans to be able to come in out of the cold. He put a water bowl out for the dog too, which was very thoughtful.
We are definitely coming back!
55Lou is a kind & mellow fellow. His warm hospitality is noteworthy, as he offered both of us a cozy spot indoors to get warm & a cup of coffee for me. Yoda, my new Rescue, enjoyed his leisurely sniffari- perfect canine enrichment. And we sat together in the sun & listened to the chickadees in the surrounding woods. Fence is sturdy in a lovely backyard. All in all, a rather relaxing experience for this human & her dog. Please note: Yoda is a medium dog of about 27 lbs. A small dog would likely necessitate definite close supervision. Debbie J.
Debbie J.
March 2021
Lou is a kind & mellow fellow. His warm hospitality is noteworthy, as he offered both of us a cozy spot indoors to get warm & a cup of coffee for me. Yoda, my new Rescue, enjoyed his leisurely sniffari- perfect canine enrichment. And we sat together in the sun & listened to the chickadees in the surrounding woods. Fence is sturdy in a lovely backyard. All in all, a rather relaxing experience for this human & her dog. Please note: Yoda is a medium dog of about 27 lbs. A small dog would likely necessitate definite close supervision.
55Had wonderful time with my dog! Lou was a very communicative host and had a small porch area where we (humans) could keep warm and drink some coffee. The area was fully fenced and as others have noted, for a small dog, there are a couple of gaps that a dog could crawl under. My pup is ~35 lb medium build, so was not an issue. She had the time of her life running around. Thank you and will definitely be back! :)J M.
J M.
April 2021
Had wonderful time with my dog! Lou was a very communicative host and had a small porch area where we (humans) could keep warm and drink some coffee. The area was fully fenced and as others have noted, for a small dog, there are a couple of gaps that a dog could crawl under. My pup is ~35 lb medium build, so was not an issue. She had the time of her life running around. Thank you and will definitely be back! :)
55Lou is super nice and really made us feel at home! The yard is beautiful, grassy and clean! Plenty of space to run and play ball, which we did the entire time. thank you, Lou!!michelle f.
michelle f.
April 2021
Lou is super nice and really made us feel at home! The yard is beautiful, grassy and clean! Plenty of space to run and play ball, which we did the entire time. thank you, Lou!!
55Lou's yard is amazing! He's very friendly and has amenities for humans and dogs alike. There are no dogs around but some birds would fly by. The fence is plenty high and sturdy for my 40lb dog. There are some spots that could probably be dug under, but are fine with supervision. Perfect quiet spot with lots of variety in space in run and sniff around in!Robbie G.
Robbie G.
May 2021
Lou's yard is amazing! He's very friendly and has amenities for humans and dogs alike. There are no dogs around but some birds would fly by. The fence is plenty high and sturdy for my 40lb dog. There are some spots that could probably be dug under, but are fine with supervision. Perfect quiet spot with lots of variety in space in run and sniff around in!
55lou’s yard was perfect for a warm morning! my reactive, rescue pup loved zooming and swimming in a safe space, uninterrupted by the environment. it was easy to access and the amentities are so generous. will absolutley be back weekly! Chelsey L.
Chelsey L.
June 2021
lou’s yard was perfect for a warm morning! my reactive, rescue pup loved zooming and swimming in a safe space, uninterrupted by the environment. it was easy to access and the amentities are so generous. will absolutley be back weekly!
55 My foster pup absolutely loved playing with her ball in the yard and putting her paws in the pool. It was perfect for a dog that loves being off the leash in an environment with limited distractions.
Lou is so nice and accommodating as well. He said "Hi" and even told me that there was a space to get out of the sun and a coffee maker if i wanted to help myself.
Minnie and I both approved. We definitely will be back.Stephanie H.
Stephanie H.
June 2021
My foster pup absolutely loved playing with her ball in the yard and putting her paws in the pool. It was perfect for a dog that loves being off the leash in an environment with limited distractions.
Lou is so nice and accommodating as well. He said "Hi" and even told me that there was a space to get out of the sun and a coffee maker if i wanted to help myself.
Minnie and I both approved. We definitely will be back.
55Lou and his space are awesome! He's so friendly and accommodating and his backyard is secure- perfect for our little Chihuahua! There was a doggie pool, toys, and a water bowl set up as well. Can't recommend this spot enough. I'm sure we're going to be back regularly. Alexandra C.
Alexandra C.
July 2021
Lou and his space are awesome! He's so friendly and accommodating and his backyard is secure- perfect for our little Chihuahua! There was a doggie pool, toys, and a water bowl set up as well. Can't recommend this spot enough. I'm sure we're going to be back regularly.
55Excellent yard and pool! My dogs had their best day ever, many thanks! Host was super welcoming and accommodating about changing the time to avoid bad weather. Cindy B.
Cindy B.
July 2021
Excellent yard and pool! My dogs had their best day ever, many thanks! Host was super welcoming and accommodating about changing the time to avoid bad weather.
55This spot is great and exactly as described and pictured. This being my first time using Sniffspot I had some questions and Lou was very quick to respond. The location was quiet and backs up to some woods. It was a hot day and while my dog didn't go in the inground pool, he did enjoy jumping in the doggie pool to cool off. Also, the back corner of the yard provided some shade so we could get out of the direct sun. There were a couple of toys in the yard that my dog became obsessed with so we spent an hour playing fetch and tug. This is a great spot to run, explore, cool off or work on some training skills. Will be going back for sure. Monica Z.
Monica Z.
July 2021
This spot is great and exactly as described and pictured. This being my first time using Sniffspot I had some questions and Lou was very quick to respond. The location was quiet and backs up to some woods. It was a hot day and while my dog didn't go in the inground pool, he did enjoy jumping in the doggie pool to cool off. Also, the back corner of the yard provided some shade so we could get out of the direct sun. There were a couple of toys in the yard that my dog became obsessed with so we spent an hour playing fetch and tug. This is a great spot to run, explore, cool off or work on some training skills. Will be going back for sure.
55We had such a great time! It was beautiful weather and my pup absolutely loved the pool. She doesn’t like to swim so she splashed on the steps and had a blast! Will definitely be coming back!Abigail C.
Abigail C.
July 2021
We had such a great time! It was beautiful weather and my pup absolutely loved the pool. She doesn’t like to swim so she splashed on the steps and had a blast! Will definitely be coming back!
55My boy wasn't thrilled about learning pool safety, but this was a great place to do it! He did enjoy zooming around the yard and checking out what the neighbors were up to through the gate. Heidi d.
Heidi d.
August 2021
My boy wasn't thrilled about learning pool safety, but this was a great place to do it! He did enjoy zooming around the yard and checking out what the neighbors were up to through the gate.
55the dogs had so much fun!!! the yard is a good size and the pool was perfect for them to cool down. we went at dusk, so would recommend bringing bug spray with you if you also go a little later! will def be back. Cassie H.
Cassie H.
August 2021
the dogs had so much fun!!! the yard is a good size and the pool was perfect for them to cool down. we went at dusk, so would recommend bringing bug spray with you if you also go a little later! will def be back.
55This sniffspot was great! Our new rescue pup enjoyed all the sniffs around the yard. The host was extremely hospitable and accommodating, notifying me prior to our arrival about the hose we could use to fill the water bowl, as well as a room we could use to stay covered if a rain storm came through. The yard itself was very private, surrounded by woods so it was nice to have no human or animal distractions. FYI, there is a swimming pool (it was covered at the time we went) that our pup continued to get a bit too close to for our comfort so we had to cut our stay a bit short but for most others I doubt that would be an issue. Would highly recommend!Alyssa P.
Alyssa P.
May 2021
This sniffspot was great! Our new rescue pup enjoyed all the sniffs around the yard. The host was extremely hospitable and accommodating, notifying me prior to our arrival about the hose we could use to fill the water bowl, as well as a room we could use to stay covered if a rain storm came through. The yard itself was very private, surrounded by woods so it was nice to have no human or animal distractions. FYI, there is a swimming pool (it was covered at the time we went) that our pup continued to get a bit too close to for our comfort so we had to cut our stay a bit short but for most others I doubt that would be an issue. Would highly recommend!
55Pepper had a GREAT time zooming around here! Lots of space to roam. Everything is well kept and there was a water bowl which was much appreciated. We didn't take a dip in the pool, but she was tempted. Maybe next time :) Karen T.
Karen T.
September 2021
Pepper had a GREAT time zooming around here! Lots of space to roam. Everything is well kept and there was a water bowl which was much appreciated. We didn't take a dip in the pool, but she was tempted. Maybe next time :)
How do Wakefield'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
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FAQ about our Wakefield 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. 96% of reviews on Sniffspot visits in the Wakefield 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 348 fully fenced dog parks in the area. If your dog is reactive to other dogs, you can visit one of our 30 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.