55This is just a beautiful spot. Just sitting on the dock together was fun! But, your pup can get in the water and swim and there are stairs to make getting in and out easy. Our girl just loved rolling around in the grass and exploring the flowers. Jody was very communicative and made sure we had all the info we’d need. Would highly recommend! Elisabeth S.
Elisabeth S.
July 2023
This is just a beautiful spot. Just sitting on the dock together was fun! But, your pup can get in the water and swim and there are stairs to make getting in and out easy. Our girl just loved rolling around in the grass and exploring the flowers. Jody was very communicative and made sure we had all the info we’d need. Would highly recommend!
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55Extremely professional when exchanging messages and information through the website. Yard was very clean and my boy couldn’t have been happier. Will definitely be returning soon! Drake R.
Drake R.
April 2023
Extremely professional when exchanging messages and information through the website. Yard was very clean and my boy couldn’t have been happier. Will definitely be returning soon!
Penny's Place: A Spacious Norfolk Yard | Sniffspot
55This was a great experience! It was our first Sniff Spot and it did not disappoint! I am very picky about cleanliness because my pups are not quite 2 yet and still like to explore with their mouths quite a bit. The yard was totally clean and they had a great time running around! There were balls and a chuck it available (among other amenities) and it was easy to get in and out. We will definitely be visiting again!Jori B.
Jori B.
February 2023
This was a great experience! It was our first Sniff Spot and it did not disappoint! I am very picky about cleanliness because my pups are not quite 2 yet and still like to explore with their mouths quite a bit. The yard was totally clean and they had a great time running around! There were balls and a chuck it available (among other amenities) and it was easy to get in and out. We will definitely be visiting again!
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55The spot was clean, secure, and stocked with PLENTY of Chuck-It balls! The pups had a blast!
The only downside is that it was SUPER noisy— but I am not going to take stars away from the host for something that is out of their control. The neighbor dogs, specifically, were bounding along the fence line barking nonstop for the first fifteen minutes or so. Luckily, the dogs I had with me did not care too much about the neighbor’s dogs and, for the most part, ignored them. If you have a highly reactive dog, however, you may struggle a bit more if the neighbor lets their dogs out. Eventually the neighbor came out and got the dogs, but it was VERY noisy for those first fifteen minutes (and a tree was being cut down a few houses down, as well, which added to the clamor). Again— the host has no control over these things, so I am not displeased with them or the yard itself!
Overall, we had a positive experience. It’s hard to find a yard that big in Norfolk. Big thanks to the host for providing a secure, clean spot for Norfolk pups! Sarah C.
Sarah C.
February 2023
The spot was clean, secure, and stocked with PLENTY of Chuck-It balls! The pups had a blast!
The only downside is that it was SUPER noisy— but I am not going to take stars away from the host for something that is out of their control. The neighbor dogs, specifically, were bounding along the fence line barking nonstop for the first fifteen minutes or so. Luckily, the dogs I had with me did not care too much about the neighbor’s dogs and, for the most part, ignored them. If you have a highly reactive dog, however, you may struggle a bit more if the neighbor lets their dogs out. Eventually the neighbor came out and got the dogs, but it was VERY noisy for those first fifteen minutes (and a tree was being cut down a few houses down, as well, which added to the clamor). Again— the host has no control over these things, so I am not displeased with them or the yard itself!
Overall, we had a positive experience. It’s hard to find a yard that big in Norfolk. Big thanks to the host for providing a secure, clean spot for Norfolk pups!
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55Very clean yard, fence is sturdy and plenty of toys for the dogs. One side of the fence looks like has been dug out by the neighbors dogs but the owners will fix ASAP. Smergphy K.
Smergphy K.
September 2022
Very clean yard, fence is sturdy and plenty of toys for the dogs. One side of the fence looks like has been dug out by the neighbors dogs but the owners will fix ASAP.
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55This was our first Sniffspot. It was great! The yard is so big. Lots of room to run. My dog enjoyed smelling in the leaves and fence line. Lots of balls and water. Ashley C.
Ashley C.
September 2022
This was our first Sniffspot. It was great! The yard is so big. Lots of room to run. My dog enjoyed smelling in the leaves and fence line. Lots of balls and water.
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55This space is perfect for reactive dogs. The hosts are very accommodating. My dog loves a squeaky ball and I was afraid it would drive them mad. They said they wanted her to enjoy whatever made her happy. Love that! Highly recommend this spot! Abby W.
Abby W.
October 2022
This space is perfect for reactive dogs. The hosts are very accommodating. My dog loves a squeaky ball and I was afraid it would drive them mad. They said they wanted her to enjoy whatever made her happy. Love that! Highly recommend this spot!
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55Huge back yard! It was raining the whole time so the covered back porch was so convenient. Extremely thankful that my girl could get some energy out and we could do some training. Cant wait to book again:) Bella M.
Bella M.
October 2022
Huge back yard! It was raining the whole time so the covered back porch was so convenient. Extremely thankful that my girl could get some energy out and we could do some training. Cant wait to book again:)
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55Surprisingly ginormous backyard for Oceanview area! It’s like three lots in one. Big bucket of ChuckIts my Border Collie appreciated. Will be back 100%!Kerri M.
Kerri M.
October 2022
Surprisingly ginormous backyard for Oceanview area! It’s like three lots in one. Big bucket of ChuckIts my Border Collie appreciated. Will be back 100%!
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55We loved coming here! It’s perfect for my 3 dogs who need the space to run long distances. I love the big privacy fence around the entire yard. The huge roll of dog poop bags next to the waste bin is so handy, but our favorite part was the big basket of chuck it balls accompanied by a chuck it stick! I brought my own chuck it and one ball, but I used a bunch of the balls provided too because 2 of my retrievers love to play fetch! Definitely one of our new favorite spots!!Emma R.
Emma R.
November 2022
We loved coming here! It’s perfect for my 3 dogs who need the space to run long distances. I love the big privacy fence around the entire yard. The huge roll of dog poop bags next to the waste bin is so handy, but our favorite part was the big basket of chuck it balls accompanied by a chuck it stick! I brought my own chuck it and one ball, but I used a bunch of the balls provided too because 2 of my retrievers love to play fetch! Definitely one of our new favorite spots!!
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55STOP right here and DON'T miss out on this Sniffspot!!!!! Okay, so I always have written great reviews for Sniffspots I've been to; they have all served the purpose of giving my dogs free time and all have been nicely kept. But, this spot by far has been our most favorite!!! Don't let the location being in a typical suburban neighborhood fool you, because this yard was HUGE!!! We felt safe in the neighborhood driving through, and everything was well upkept. There was a nice porch with chairs to relax in that was covered to keep away from the rain. A couple of bowls already filled with water were laid out, and a box full, literally full of balls and a whippet to play with. It was calm and peaceful. Even though the owner said they were watching a couple dogs inside, we literally didn't hear a peep from them! The owner even reached out prior and offered to cancel the reservation as it had started raining which was so thoughtful. It's kind of a catch 22 coming here because I think I will always compare future Sniffspots to this place after we move.... Or keep dreaming of having my own home with this kind of yard! Anyways, thank you SO much for your hospitality. You will make many future doggos so happy!!Chelsea M.
Chelsea M.
July 2022
STOP right here and DON'T miss out on this Sniffspot!!!!! Okay, so I always have written great reviews for Sniffspots I've been to; they have all served the purpose of giving my dogs free time and all have been nicely kept. But, this spot by far has been our most favorite!!! Don't let the location being in a typical suburban neighborhood fool you, because this yard was HUGE!!! We felt safe in the neighborhood driving through, and everything was well upkept. There was a nice porch with chairs to relax in that was covered to keep away from the rain. A couple of bowls already filled with water were laid out, and a box full, literally full of balls and a whippet to play with. It was calm and peaceful. Even though the owner said they were watching a couple dogs inside, we literally didn't hear a peep from them! The owner even reached out prior and offered to cancel the reservation as it had started raining which was so thoughtful. It's kind of a catch 22 coming here because I think I will always compare future Sniffspots to this place after we move.... Or keep dreaming of having my own home with this kind of yard! Anyways, thank you SO much for your hospitality. You will make many future doggos so happy!!
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55This spot is awesome! It’s really nice to have found a place in the city that has a HUGE backyard! My dog throughly enjoyed running after the (many) balls they had available for him. We will definitely be back! Julia Z.
Julia Z.
August 2022
This spot is awesome! It’s really nice to have found a place in the city that has a HUGE backyard! My dog throughly enjoyed running after the (many) balls they had available for him. We will definitely be back! 
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55This spot is large and secure. There is plenty of room to park and wide open space for the pups to run. The host is responsive and asked questions about the dogs to accommodate us on our visit. She put a hose/sprinkler out for us. Unfortunately, it was a little too hot for us to enjoy ourselves as much as we could have, but we’ll return soon.Denise F.
Denise F.
August 2022
This spot is large and secure. There is plenty of room to park and wide open space for the pups to run. The host is responsive and asked questions about the dogs to accommodate us on our visit. She put a hose/sprinkler out for us. Unfortunately, it was a little too hot for us to enjoy ourselves as much as we could have, but we’ll return soon.
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55An absolutely beautiful, huge, well kept yard with so many amenities for the pups and a great place to chill for the parents. Anne was so sweet and caring towards my boys and was an outstanding host! ❤️Aliyah R.
Aliyah R.
August 2022
An absolutely beautiful, huge, well kept yard with so many amenities for the pups and a great place to chill for the parents. Anne was so sweet and caring towards my boys and was an outstanding host! ❤️
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55Amazing spot! Large yard with plenty of running room. Super easy parking and side fence gate. Fence is super tall and is in great condition as it looks new. Everything we needed was on the back porch. We would love to come back to this sniff spot!Angela F.
Angela F.
August 2022
Amazing spot! Large yard with plenty of running room. Super easy parking and side fence gate. Fence is super tall and is in great condition as it looks new. Everything we needed was on the back porch. We would love to come back to this sniff spot!
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FAQ about our Knotts Island 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 Knotts Island 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 143 fully fenced dog parks in the area. If your dog is reactive to other dogs, you can visit one of our 11 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 Knotts Island have any fully fenced dog parks?
Sniffspot has 143 fully fenced dog parks in or near Knotts Island. Browse all fully enclosed options.
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Are there dog agility courses for rent in Knotts Island?
Sniffspot has dog parks with agility equipment and/or dog obstacles in or near Knotts Island. The most popular agility option is Paws Moyock 18 acre dog park.
Where in Knotts Island can I find a pool for dog swimming?
Can I rent a field for my dog to run near Knotts Island?
There are 20 Sniffspot dog parks that offer fields in or near Knotts Island where dogs can be off leash. The most popular field is Janet's Private Dog Park In Smithfield.