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AlexandriaVirginia22310US
5.0122
55Amazing place to play and exercise your dog. Clean and wide-open. Tons of fun toys for the dog. Highly recommend!
55Great place! My pups love to go wonder around. The yard is well kept and clean!
55Amazing! I loved this place. The hill ran my dog out of energy and the sitting area was so relaxing
55Dogs had a great time! Ton of things to sniff and the hill helped tire them out a little extra :).
55It was the pup’s first time at a snifspot. They enjoyed getting a chance to stretch their legs!
55Easy, well-marked entrance to left of home. Gorgeous yard! Very clean. Thoughtful toys, water bottles, poop bags. Dog enjoyed a little scent work, some running, and lots of sniffing. Human enjoyed seeing the many garden projects and appreciated the many comfy places to sit while observing or playing with dog. There’s a lot of steep hill, good for stretching out those muscles, but also flat areas. Lots of well trimmed grass. Great fence. Our second visit. We’ll be back!
55Brenda has a huge yard with all the amenities for a fun backyard romp. I took her up on using some of the balls offered up in the toy box and gave my dog some treats she laid out. Everything she said in Sniffspot was right on. It got very hot out quickly so I left a bit early and my dog was huffing and puffing from the running. He's not used to being a free agent off a leash and it was great exercise for him!! Thank you Brenda for letting us use your yard :-)!
55It's the absolute perfect place for playing and relaxing! The host was so hospitable, and provided treats, toys, and everything you'd need to have a blast!
55Lovely big yard, very quiet. Lots of things to sniff. My pup had a great time.
55Another time in this beautiful garden, but this time with friends !!! Thank you so much for sharing you perfect yard, we enjoyed it a lot
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Relaxing oasis in Alexandria

Alexandria, Virginia
Fully Fenced
0.25 acres
5.0122 reviews
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Hosted by Brenda S.

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Relaxing oasis in Alexandria

Alexandria, Virginia
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Hosted by Brenda S.
5.0122 reviews
Top spot
Fully Fenced
0.25 acres
Relaxing oasis in Alexandria - Alexandria, Virginia
Relaxing oasis in Alexandria - Alexandria, Virginia
Relaxing oasis in Alexandria - Alexandria, Virginia

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

Fencing type(s): Wood - privacy

Fencing details: 6 foot wood fence is reinforced with chicken wire along the bottom to keep small dogs in and wild animals out 


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 dogs

Sometimes

My dogs will be kept inside and away from the backyard. You will not be able to see or hear them. Occasionally, my neighbors dogs may be in their yards, but they are not barkers. There are occasional times when I can hear a neighborhood dog bark but not often and it’s far away.

GUEST FEEDBACK

15% of guests saw/heard

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

Other domestic animalsSometimes

Other domestic animals

Sometimes

I have two cats that may be visible from inside, but rarely hang out in the room adjacent to the backyard

GUEST FEEDBACK

8% of guests saw/heard

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

Other peopleSometimes

Other people

Sometimes

I do have neighbors, but I rarely hear or see them. 

GUEST FEEDBACK

10% of guests saw/heard

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

Private entryYes

Private entry

Yes (Always)

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

Amenities

Dog drinking water

Chairs

Dog treats

Dog toys

Rain shelter / sun shade

Trash can


Pricing
$10 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!

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Location

Alexandria, Virginia

Description

After living in a townhome in Old Town for 20 years with no yard or outdoor space, I decided to buy a new house. My dogs only exercise was walking on a leash or finding empty dog parks at strange hours. Although my dogs were well-behaved, I observed a lot of negative behavior from pets and owners in city dog parks and wasn’t comfortable letting my dogs mingle there. When I bought this house a couple years ago, I knew I wanted to create an oasis for my pets. My landscape architect clearcut 75 feet back into the woods, installed retaining walls to help level the steep slope on the side yard and planted lots of grass to create the perfect backyard. The property is on almost an acre, so the back of the fence is very private with a wooded area. Occasionally, you can see deer on their way to the creek and hear fox behind the fence, although that is usually after 11pm. There is a lot of privacy and nature to enjoy from the patio.The yard is bright and sunny in the morning and shady after 2 or so. Since my yard brings so much joy to my dogs, when my friend told me about Sniffspot, I thought it was the perfect opportunity to share this dog friendly space with the community. There is always ample street parking right in front of my house.  The 6 foot fence is reinforced with chicken wire to keep small dogs in and other animals out. The gentle slope is perfect for fetch to wear out high energy dogs faster. Lots of areas to sniff and explore. The entire yard is dog friendly with no pesticides or toxic plants. Water hose, dog bowl, toys, dog bags and trash can are provided. This yard was created for my dogs so all furniture is pet friendly and the dogs go wherever they want. I do try to keep them out of the fenced part of the garden (where the tacky yard art lives 😂) due to beer traps for the slugs but I don’t freak out when they jump the mini-fence. I don’t want any guest to feel any stress while visiting. Dogs will be dogs and normal dog behavior is expected. There is a fan next to the gazebo for warm days. The fan is plugged into a multi-outlet extension cord and you’re welcome to use both! If you’re into grounding, I never wear shoes when I’m in my yard. The yard is probably more than a quarter of an acre. The land that goes with my house is 1 acre. However, I don’t know how to measure the inside fence and I’d rather under promise and overdeliver. The entrance from the street is double gated, like a dog park, to prevent accidental escapes. Enjoy the gazebo and patio with dog beds for relaxing and shade. Surrounded by trees, the birds and fountain offer the perfect oasis to get away from high stress city living. Wednesday late mornings and early afternoons are blocked off for my lawn mowing company. Monday mornings, my dog poop pickup company services my yard. On Mondays, they usually come in the morning, but I don’t have a specific time. If you have a people aggressive dog, you may want to avoid this time since I don’t know when they will actually show up. I do pick up daily but have the service for anything missed as it’s a large yard with 3 dogs to track. If interested in hosting a party, I am open to a group of people and more dogs than the limit states. Send a chat to discuss details.

Cleanliness

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

Extras

Sprinkler$3

I have an oscillating sprinkler if you or your dog likes to play with water or needs to cool down on a hot day. I will send instructions if you select to use this extra.


Host Rules

Minimum visit length
30 minutes
Required advanced notice for visits
2 hours
Max dogs per booking
6
Is the host present?
I generally do not meet my guests
Additional rules

Only vaccinated dogs allowed.


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

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.

In addition, please make sure to read Sniffspot's 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.

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Brenda S.

Joined in June 2024

I love animals! I currently foster with the Animal Welfare League of Arlington. I have 3 dogs and 2 cats.


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