Michele's Private Dog Park In Charlottesville- There are 17 farm fields within the farm so you must call us before visit for your assigned vacant pasture. | Sniffspot
What people say about dog fields around Charlottesville, Virginia
Michele's Private Dog Park In Charlottesville- There are 17 farm fields within the farm so you must call us before visit for your assigned vacant pasture. | Sniffspot
55The dogs love it here! So much open pasture to run and roll in. Such a beautiful location. Michele is a great host! We will be regulars.Jane H.
Jane H.
April 2024
The dogs love it here! So much open pasture to run and roll in. Such a beautiful location. Michele is a great host! We will be regulars.
Michele's Private Dog Park In Charlottesville- There are 17 farm fields within the farm so you must call us before visit for your assigned vacant pasture. | Sniffspot
55This was such an awesome experience. This was our first time using the app so we were a bit lost at how things worked. Michele was so patient and just guided us right along to where we were supposed to go! My dog LOVED it, definitely will be back! Maya B.
Maya B.
April 2024
This was such an awesome experience. This was our first time using the app so we were a bit lost at how things worked. Michele was so patient and just guided us right along to where we were supposed to go! My dog LOVED it, definitely will be back!
Michele's Private Dog Park In Charlottesville- There are 17 farm fields within the farm so you must call us before visit for your assigned vacant pasture. | Sniffspot
55Such a fun place for a dog to run. There are sheep and goats and cows and mules in nearby pastures, providing dog with top notch smelling opportunities. A perfect sniff spot for sure! PS We saw lots of bluebirds—I suspect these pastures would be equally enchanting for birdwatchers. Danielle F.
Danielle F.
April 2024
Such a fun place for a dog to run. There are sheep and goats and cows and mules in nearby pastures, providing dog with top notch smelling opportunities. A perfect sniff spot for sure! PS We saw lots of bluebirds—I suspect these pastures would be equally enchanting for birdwatchers.
Michele's Private Dog Park In Charlottesville- There are 17 farm fields within the farm so you must call us before visit for your assigned vacant pasture. | Sniffspot
55We absolutely looooved being able to spend the afternoon at Michele's property. The directions were straight forward and easy to follow and we had so much space to run around around sniff around. Will absolutely coming back again. Makenzie F.
Makenzie F.
April 2024
We absolutely looooved being able to spend the afternoon at Michele's property. The directions were straight forward and easy to follow and we had so much space to run around around sniff around. Will absolutely coming back again.
Michele's Private Dog Park In Charlottesville- There are 17 farm fields within the farm so you must call us before visit for your assigned vacant pasture. | Sniffspot
55This is an amazing place for Louie to run with his friends! Great place for humans to enjoy the view. Michele is great to work with and always responsive! You won't regret the experienceBarbara R.
Barbara R.
April 2024
This is an amazing place for Louie to run with his friends! Great place for humans to enjoy the view. Michele is great to work with and always responsive! You won't regret the experience
Michele's Private Dog Park In Charlottesville- There are 17 farm fields within the farm so you must call us before visit for your assigned vacant pasture. | Sniffspot
55It was fabulous! The adjacent pastures were empty during my visit. A plus as my dog is reactionary. My pup really enjoyed her visit. It was a large space with a lot to sniff, some shade too. Will be returning soon!Ed M.
Ed M.
April 2024
It was fabulous! The adjacent pastures were empty during my visit. A plus as my dog is reactionary. My pup really enjoyed her visit. It was a large space with a lot to sniff, some shade too. Will be returning soon!
Michele's Private Dog Park In Charlottesville- There are 17 farm fields within the farm so you must call us before visit for your assigned vacant pasture. | Sniffspot
55Ruby had so much fun and I had a relaxing, worry-free walk with her. We played lots of ball and she got wetted down at the trough where she quenched her thirst. It was beautiful with some shady areas and lots and LOTS of running space. There was even a trash can for users convenience. Super friendly host! Our visit today was so quiet and peaceful and fun. We will book here regularly I’m sure. Barbara H.
Barbara H.
April 2024
Ruby had so much fun and I had a relaxing, worry-free walk with her. We played lots of ball and she got wetted down at the trough where she quenched her thirst. It was beautiful with some shady areas and lots and LOTS of running space. There was even a trash can for users convenience. Super friendly host! Our visit today was so quiet and peaceful and fun. We will book here regularly I’m sure.
Michele's Private Dog Park In Charlottesville- There are 17 farm fields within the farm so you must call us before visit for your assigned vacant pasture. | Sniffspot
55This is one of the easiest sniffspots to find which is such a relief! The signage and hosts instructions were perfect and very easy to follow! We were in Ewetopia and it’s a massive pasture with some hills and tall grass to run through, roll in, and sniff! There are some trees that offer shade in some spots and there is a water trough so the dogs have plenty of access to drinkable water. I’d still come on a day where it’s a bit cooler if your dog is sensitive to heat or isn’t a water bug who will put themselves in the trough. The trough is big enough for one of my 60 pound dogs to lay in. She did slip some, but didn’t mind and camped out there for awhile. :) When you book, make sure to call ahead of time to ask and see which spots would be available. It seems like some of the areas may have different features so you can book and see what you and your dog would like best! All in all, it’s a super awesome spot and I’m hoping to return to explore some more :)Katie S.
Katie S.
May 2024
This is one of the easiest sniffspots to find which is such a relief! The signage and hosts instructions were perfect and very easy to follow! We were in Ewetopia and it’s a massive pasture with some hills and tall grass to run through, roll in, and sniff! There are some trees that offer shade in some spots and there is a water trough so the dogs have plenty of access to drinkable water. I’d still come on a day where it’s a bit cooler if your dog is sensitive to heat or isn’t a water bug who will put themselves in the trough. The trough is big enough for one of my 60 pound dogs to lay in. She did slip some, but didn’t mind and camped out there for awhile. :) When you book, make sure to call ahead of time to ask and see which spots would be available. It seems like some of the areas may have different features so you can book and see what you and your dog would like best! All in all, it’s a super awesome spot and I’m hoping to return to explore some more :)
Michele's Private Dog Park In Charlottesville- There are 17 farm fields within the farm so you must call us before visit for your assigned vacant pasture. | Sniffspot
55Our second time here and our girl loves it. Enormous, fully fenced in pastures let her explore to her heart’s content Ethan X.
Ethan X.
April 2024
Our second time here and our girl loves it. Enormous, fully fenced in pastures let her explore to her heart’s content
Michele's Private Dog Park In Charlottesville- There are 17 farm fields within the farm so you must call us before visit for your assigned vacant pasture. | Sniffspot
55This is a great secure spot to let your pup run. My pup thoroughly enjoyed exploring the giant lot and the drive in was so enjoyable!Lynn N.
Lynn N.
May 2024
This is a great secure spot to let your pup run. My pup thoroughly enjoyed exploring the giant lot and the drive in was so enjoyable!
Michele's Private Dog Park In Charlottesville- There are 17 farm fields within the farm so you must call us before visit for your assigned vacant pasture. | Sniffspot
55The field we went to was so beautiful and had plenty of places to sit in the shade, and lots of spots to explore and sniff. My dog was thoroughly tuckered out and very happy. We’re absolutely going to be back- it was wonderful. Jenna C.
Jenna C.
May 2024
The field we went to was so beautiful and had plenty of places to sit in the shade, and lots of spots to explore and sniff. My dog was thoroughly tuckered out and very happy. We’re absolutely going to be back- it was wonderful.
Michele's Private Dog Park In Charlottesville- There are 17 farm fields within the farm so you must call us before visit for your assigned vacant pasture. | Sniffspot
55The property was very large and fenced, as described. A nice gesture was that a water bowl and towel were there for us. Instructions as to how to find the property were very clear. We wound up not staying, as the grass was very high, and I wasn't expecting that. I was not familiar with animal pastures being like that. Susan A.
Susan A.
May 2024
The property was very large and fenced, as described. A nice gesture was that a water bowl and towel were there for us. Instructions as to how to find the property were very clear. We wound up not staying, as the grass was very high, and I wasn't expecting that. I was not familiar with animal pastures being like that.
Michele's Private Dog Park In Charlottesville- There are 17 farm fields within the farm so you must call us before visit for your assigned vacant pasture. | Sniffspot
55Our little Nori got to romp around for an hour, smell all new smells, and see donkeys across the way. It was so thoughtful for them to include a towel to clean up at the end. I did bring Nori’s portable water bottle for walks and glad I did - the area is huge! Amanda P.
Amanda P.
May 2024
Our little Nori got to romp around for an hour, smell all new smells, and see donkeys across the way. It was so thoughtful for them to include a towel to clean up at the end. I did bring Nori’s portable water bottle for walks and glad I did - the area is huge!
Michele's Private Dog Park In Charlottesville- There are 17 farm fields within the farm so you must call us before visit for your assigned vacant pasture. | Sniffspot
55Working Sheep Farm...all you would expect from a working farm...Dogs always have the best time when we come out to Michele's Private Dog Park
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Rick S.
June 2024
Working Sheep Farm...all you would expect from a working farm...Dogs always have the best time when we come out to Michele's Private Dog Park
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Michele's Private Dog Park In Charlottesville- There are 17 farm fields within the farm so you must call us before visit for your assigned vacant pasture. | Sniffspot
55I needed a big field for our Great dane puppies and my kids to play in and this was perfectFelicity G.
Felicity G.
June 2024
I needed a big field for our Great dane puppies and my kids to play in and this was perfect
Michele's Private Dog Park In Charlottesville- There are 17 farm fields within the farm so you must call us before visit for your assigned vacant pasture. | Sniffspot
55Best time ever! Easy to get to, working dogs escort on the way in and out from behind fence so no worries...Gorgeous backdrop, super fun for pups to safely explore. Excellent for pack reinforcement.
We felt lucky to have found this special farm.Sage L.
Sage L.
June 2024
Best time ever! Easy to get to, working dogs escort on the way in and out from behind fence so no worries...Gorgeous backdrop, super fun for pups to safely explore. Excellent for pack reinforcement.
We felt lucky to have found this special farm.
Amanda's 5 Acre Unfenced Private Dog Park In Charlottesville | Sniffspot
55Amanda's place is perfect, my girls had the best time playing in the creeks, running the trails and sniffing all the things! I can see this becoming our new favorite place! The trails are marked and mostly clear (beware of spider webs!) We will definitely be back. Crystal D.
Crystal D.
August 2023
Amanda's place is perfect, my girls had the best time playing in the creeks, running the trails and sniffing all the things! I can see this becoming our new favorite place! The trails are marked and mostly clear (beware of spider webs!) We will definitely be back.
Amanda's 5 Acre Unfenced Private Dog Park In Charlottesville | Sniffspot
55I’m pretty sure my dog had one of his best days today, romping over the whole space here at Amanda’s. He’s not a swimmer, but he loved splashing in the creek - although that might also be because he had a bath two days ago! I did three laps of the trails while my dog did about 27. He was thrilled to be able to run and explore as he pleased! My dog is dog reactive, so I asked Amanda to keep her dog in and we never even heard a peep. There is one bordering neighbor at the back of the woods with dogs, but they were securely fenced and we merely heard a bit of barking. It was such a joy to see my dog be able to freely run off leash, living his best life, without worrying about a negative encounter. (Joy for him and joy for me!)Nancy C.
Nancy C.
September 2023
I’m pretty sure my dog had one of his best days today, romping over the whole space here at Amanda’s. He’s not a swimmer, but he loved splashing in the creek - although that might also be because he had a bath two days ago! I did three laps of the trails while my dog did about 27. He was thrilled to be able to run and explore as he pleased! My dog is dog reactive, so I asked Amanda to keep her dog in and we never even heard a peep. There is one bordering neighbor at the back of the woods with dogs, but they were securely fenced and we merely heard a bit of barking. It was such a joy to see my dog be able to freely run off leash, living his best life, without worrying about a negative encounter. (Joy for him and joy for me!)
Amanda's 5 Acre Unfenced Private Dog Park In Charlottesville | Sniffspot
55This was my first Sniffspot and I appreciated Amanda's sweet welcome message and encouragement to enjoy the space. Everything was great! I loved how close we were to Charlottesville shops (esp Trader Joe's!) and it was an easy stop on a road trip to walk and picnic with our dog. Lots of room to walk × my dog enjoyed dunking herself in a little watering hole part of the stream (stream was dry at time if our visit). We mostly walked with a long line after an inadvertent deer chasing. My dog came back to her whistle recall and we did not test it again. Madeline G.
Madeline G.
September 2023
This was my first Sniffspot and I appreciated Amanda's sweet welcome message and encouragement to enjoy the space. Everything was great! I loved how close we were to Charlottesville shops (esp Trader Joe's!) and it was an easy stop on a road trip to walk and picnic with our dog. Lots of room to walk × my dog enjoyed dunking herself in a little watering hole part of the stream (stream was dry at time if our visit). We mostly walked with a long line after an inadvertent deer chasing. My dog came back to her whistle recall and we did not test it again.
Amanda's 5 Acre Unfenced Private Dog Park In Charlottesville | Sniffspot
55My dogs had a blast at Amanda’s spot! They loved exploring and splashing around in the small creek. We will definitely be back!Julia D.
Julia D.
September 2023
My dogs had a blast at Amanda’s spot! They loved exploring and splashing around in the small creek. We will definitely be back!
How do Charlottesville's private dog fields 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 Charlottesville dog fields
Are dog fields safe?
If you are looking for an adventure, but also looking for safety, Sniffspot dog fields are a great option. While public dog parks have a number of safety issues, such as aggressive dogs, distracted dog owners, disease transmission and general cleanliness, Sniffspot dog parks are much safer than public dog parks. With Sniffspot all bookings are private space for just you and doggy friends you bring with you and we require all dogs to be vaccinated (or have equivalent titers). Especially for training, privacy is ideal. Contrary to public dog parks, all Sniffspot locations are vetted and reviewed by guests so you can find the perfect place for you and your dog for off leash exercise or outdoor training. 93% of reviews on Sniffspot visits are 5 stars, while public dog parks often do not even have verified reviews. All payment is done securely online by credit card in a few simple clicks.
All park rental information is available online. Start by filtering parks by fencing, size and distractions, to find a private spot that works for your dog. If your dog has poor recall, you can visit one of our secure fields. If your dog is reactive to other dogs, you can visit one of our dog fields where there are no dogs audible or visible nearby. You can review the details of the listing to make sure it works as your desired activity space, for example, safe dog exercise, dog training, a stress-free adventure with your furry friend or even a puppy event. You can even check the park amenities chart for amenities such as indoor training facilities, agility field, synthetic turf, exercise balls or field parking availability in advance. If inclement weather is an issue or poor field conditions, you can reschedule your visit up to 2 hours in advance.
What are the requirements to bring my dog to a Sniffspot dog field?
We require that all four-legged friends have basic vaccinations or equivalent titers. We do not allow dogs with a bite history. We require that guests sign our waiver and agree to follow our safety rules. Make sure to check host rules before visiting to ensure, for instance, that you are following allowable sports activities rules and any special events rules.
Will there be other dogs at the Sniffspot field at the same time as me?
No. Facility rentals are for private play time and any host dogs are required to be kept away from the area during visits, so this is perfect for a private adventure for you and your doggie friends, and perhaps a human friend. Hosts understand that many guests have dogs in training and are nervous owners. So when you book a Sniffspot dog field you have the entire private spot to yourself. We also enforce 30 min time buffers between time slots so you will not run into other guest dogs or a previous person when coming or leaving in the field parking area. Some hosts may have multiple fields, but there is always a buffer between fields.
How much do Sniffspot fields cost?
Dog fields in the Charlottesville area range from $6.0 and $6.0. The least expensive dog field is Fully Fenced Whittier Heights Yard. The most expensive dog field is Fully Fenced Whittier Heights Yard. Each host sets their own price, so you can check the price on the specific Sniffspot dog park listing.
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