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RichmondVirginia23225US
5.0176
55We had a great time at Alyssa’s! I especially appreciated her preparation for us to set out fresh water and open up her backyard at such short notice (we booked only a couple hours in advance). Thank you! We hope to be back soon!
55Great yard! Shiloh had a great time playing and sniffing!
55My dog and I enjoyed the open area inside the fence which had fun toys and water.
55Great spot to let your pup run around, my boy had a great time! Nice amenities for humans too (plenty of seating and cold water to drink). We will definitely come back! 😁
55Wow! Beautiful clean space, toys and water bowl for the dog, and water for the people. We will definitely be back. This is my favorite place we’ve found so far on the app!
55My dog and I loved this spot!! We can’t wait to come back
55Ellie loved exploring the whole yard, there were a lot of sniffs to cover! Alyssa is also very kind and accommodating :)
55Lovely space! Our dog had the best time!
55I would give Alyssa's Sniff Spot 10 stars if I could! It was perfect for my active, learning-to-be-less-reactive rescue dog. There is plenty of grass where I live and she has a 40 foot lead, but there's nothing like a safe, off-leash experience for an active doggo! The yard has lots of tree shade, areas without shade, a glider bench with Mom (me) looooved, and so many different kinds of areas to sniff! It's so great that most of the fence doesn't allow the guest dog to see into the neighbor's yard. The neighbor's 2 dogs were out (they seemed to be a chocolate and golden lab, and they peered interestedly through teeny gaps between fence boards but never barked once, even when I said hi to them a few times (they seemed very sweet). This was great for my girlie, b/c I was able to work with her on relaxing in the presence of those dogs even though she is working on her territorial reactivity. Alyssa has thought of everything - when we entered, there was a picnic table with a lovely cloth, fresh ice water in a bottle with a glass stopper, glasses, and a candle - plus a clean, folded towel in case your doggo wanted to have some hose fun. Talk about welcoming! And of course there was a HUGE bowl of fresh water for the doggos. I also really appreciate Alyssa's prompt and friendly communication. I didn't decide to look for a Sniff Spot until last evening, and she responded to a question I had even last night! My happy doggo is currently sacked out after a super-fun morning - the true sign of a successful sniffari
55Space was great! Easy and accessible location. Great communication and accommodations.
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Alyssa's Fully Fenced Play Area for City Dogs

Richmond, Virginia
Fully Fenced
0.33 acres
5.0176 reviews
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Sniffpass
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Hosted by Alyssa C.

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Alyssa's Fully Fenced Play Area for City Dogs

Richmond, Virginia
Host avatar
Hosted by Alyssa C.
Sniffpass
5.0176 reviews
Top spot
Sniffpass
Fully Fenced
0.33 acres
Alyssa's Fully Fenced Play Area for City Dogs - Richmond, Virginia
Alyssa's Fully Fenced Play Area for City Dogs - Richmond, Virginia
Alyssa's Fully Fenced Play Area for City Dogs - Richmond, Virginia

Fencing

Enclosure

Fully Fenced

Fencing height (at lowest point)

4 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, Chain link - non-privacy

Fencing details: 90% of the yard is a 6' wood privacy fence, while a small section is a 3.8' chainlink, no dogs live in that yard but there are sometimes visible dogs two yards over.


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 dogsYes

Other dogs

Yes (Always)

There are neighboring dogs on either side I share the 6' wood fence with, they are outside a few times a day. There are two other dogs two houses over that are visible from a distance through the chainlink fence and they bark. My dog will always be inside and not visible/audible during visits.

GUEST FEEDBACK

68% 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 animalsYes

Other domestic animals

Yes (Always)

We have a quail coop and a turtle enclosure in the fenced-in side yard so please stay out of the garden area. Our neighbor across the street has outdoor cats. Dogs must be leashed when exiting your car on the way to the yard. Other dogs audible and visible through neighboring fences.

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.

Other peopleSometimes

Other people

Sometimes

my neighborhood is very quiet but occasionally my neighbors and their kids will be outside in their yards.

GUEST FEEDBACK

40% 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)

You can enter the yard through the fence gate on the left side of the house. Make sure it latches before unleashing.

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
$8 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!
This spot offers additional discounts.

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Location

Richmond, Virginia

Description

Fall 2024 Updates: With the rainy weather mushrooms may be present, we do our best to dispose of them but if you see them don't let your dog eat them as they can cause GI upset or be harmful. It's also acorn drop season and our large oak tree is dropping a lot of them. Acorns are not safe for dogs to eat. If your dog likes to eat stuff our yard might not be the best fit during this season. We want our pup friends to have a safe fall. If you post a photo with your first or next review we'll give you a free visit promo code! (one time only) Hi! I'm Alyssa, a rescue dog owner with a ~1/3 acre yard perfect for your dog to enjoy! We have a mix of gardens, grass, mulch, and leaf areas great for sniffing and playing fetch and a bin full of fun toys and treats. We have a special basket of small dog toys upon request. We provide cold water for humans, bug spray, and hand sanitizer. We spray our yard every 5 weeks with a natural oil mix to help reduce mosquitos, fleas, and ticks. Reactive dog owners should note that our neighbors on both sides have dogs that may or may not be outside during your visit. They are all friendly but will probably bark. (No dogs live in the yard with the chain link but there are visible dogs two yards over) We provide a bucket of extra treats to help with training and distraction. Our girl loves a "sniffari" where you hide treats around the yard to sniff out. ⭐️ Important notes ⭐️ 🐶 All dogs must be FULLY vaccinated (Rabies, Parvo, Bordetella, DHPP) Please do not book unless you are sure your dog has all their shots. Puppies less than 4 months old that are still building up vaccines should stay at home. ⭐️ Dogs MUST be leashed when entering and exiting the yard. Our neighbor across the street has a few outdoor cats we want to keep safe. 🍃 Please do not let your dog eat or chew any of the plants in the yard. No excessive digging. 🌻 Please do not enter the gated garden area on the other side of the house. We keep our quail coop and turtle enclosure in this area and don't want them startled. Feel free to look in from the gate though. 🍺 Per Sniffspot's rules, no alcohol is allowed, and please no smoking. Follow and tag us on Instagram for updates and promo code giveaways @SniffspotRVA_Alyssa for your first tagged story, post or reel we'll give you a $5 promo code!

Cleanliness

98% of guests said this spot was as clean as expected during their visit.

Hazards

One small hydrangea plant near the back of the house and two hostas in the pine needle area.

Extras

Bath time$6

Our bath kit includes 2 clean towels, dog shampoo, Furminator de-shed conditioner, rubber brush and a sanitized brush so your pup can leave fresh and clean! You can use our smaller splash pad as a mat to prevent mud

New Tennis Ball$1

Does a brand-new tennis ball make your pup go crazy!? I'd be happy to provide a new tennis ball for your visit you can take home afterward. (Our toy bin includes used tennis balls and rubber chuck it balls)

Splash Pad!$3

A great way to cool off! The splash pad is 75” wide and perfect for big and small dogs. Don't forget a towel!


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

-Pick up poop, bags available in the bin, you can throw bags away in the garbage can outside the fence gate. -Don't allow dogs to dig holes -Make sure the hose is off and put away before you leave -4 cars max per reservation, park in the driveway. -No more than 4 dogs per handler, no more than 6 dogs per reservation. -Bringing friends/partners ok. All dogs must be accounted for in the reservation and up to date on all vaccines.


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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Meet your host

Alyssa C.

Joined in July 2022

Hi, I'm Alyssa. I moved to Southside Richmond in September 2021 and adopted my dog Xena (The Warrior Princess) a month later! I work from home as a graphic designer for a non-profit so I'm excited to offer up my yard during the day. I also have a cat, Smalls (from the Sandlot) who might spy on you from a window. We're excited to welcome you to the Southside Sniffspot!


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