55Took our dog Rosie here and she absolutely loved it! It was a nice yard with lots of space to run and seats for us to be in while she played. Would highly recommend!!Robbie P.
Robbie P.
July 2023
Took our dog Rosie here and she absolutely loved it! It was a nice yard with lots of space to run and seats for us to be in while she played. Would highly recommend!!
55My dog Mochi had a great time. Height of Fence is perfect with no gaps. Bags and balls are provided. The yard is right next to a road so you can hear lots of cars pass, but if your dog doesn't mind that, it's a fantastic sniffspot. Erika S.
Erika S.
August 2023
My dog Mochi had a great time. Height of Fence is perfect with no gaps. Bags and balls are provided. The yard is right next to a road so you can hear lots of cars pass, but if your dog doesn't mind that, it's a fantastic sniffspot.
55Great communication, good size space, tennis balls and throwers on location. Some cons are that there were a lot of bugs, but she did provide bug spray.Kylie H.
Kylie H.
August 2023
Great communication, good size space, tennis balls and throwers on location. Some cons are that there were a lot of bugs, but she did provide bug spray.
55Was very pleased with everything. My dog has never been able to go outside off leash due to being a very reactive dog. I felt very confident letting her off leash here without worrying about her jumping the fence or getting out somehow. She had the time of her life being able to run around freely. Will definitely be coming again!Natalie G.
Natalie G.
August 2023
Was very pleased with everything. My dog has never been able to go outside off leash due to being a very reactive dog. I felt very confident letting her off leash here without worrying about her jumping the fence or getting out somehow. She had the time of her life being able to run around freely. Will definitely be coming again!
55Great space for dogs to run and have fun. Our dog Berry had so much fun!
A little hard to find, I recommend putting in the address given just to take you to the road, then looking for the church on the left side and taking the next left like the directions say. There's a mailbox with 2300 on it. The address will not take you to the yard. Chloe L.
Chloe L.
August 2023
Great space for dogs to run and have fun. Our dog Berry had so much fun!
A little hard to find, I recommend putting in the address given just to take you to the road, then looking for the church on the left side and taking the next left like the directions say. There's a mailbox with 2300 on it. The address will not take you to the yard.
55We loved Maria’s sniff spot! It was private with a high fence and in this heat it was so nice to have a place to sit under the shade. Will definitely plan to be back soon, our dog Bella was very comfortable Dana P.
Dana P.
September 2023
We loved Maria’s sniff spot! It was private with a high fence and in this heat it was so nice to have a place to sit under the shade. Will definitely plan to be back soon, our dog Bella was very comfortable
55Maria, the host, was very responsive and courteous. This spot was clean and has plenty of room to throw a ball or have your pup sniff around. Channing S.
Channing S.
September 2023
Maria, the host, was very responsive and courteous. This spot was clean and has plenty of room to throw a ball or have your pup sniff around.
55We had a great time at Maria’s! My kiddos got to run and play with our dog, Chester, and Chester got to sniff and explore. The yard is very big, clean and has some dog toys as well, along with bags and a pale in case your pup decides to use the potty! All in all a perfect experience for what we needed. Maria was also very quick to respond to my messages and I’m so thankful as it made me feel more secure about entering and exiting as my dog does not like other dogs/people. Thanks Maria! We’ll be back! Corinna D.
Corinna D.
September 2023
We had a great time at Maria’s! My kiddos got to run and play with our dog, Chester, and Chester got to sniff and explore. The yard is very big, clean and has some dog toys as well, along with bags and a pale in case your pup decides to use the potty! All in all a perfect experience for what we needed. Maria was also very quick to respond to my messages and I’m so thankful as it made me feel more secure about entering and exiting as my dog does not like other dogs/people. Thanks Maria! We’ll be back!
55Very clean, full fenced in, lots of space for our pup to run around. No other dogs could be heard or seen. There were toys, a trash can, chairs, a table, and bug spray. Chloe L.
Chloe L.
September 2023
Very clean, full fenced in, lots of space for our pup to run around. No other dogs could be heard or seen. There were toys, a trash can, chairs, a table, and bug spray.
55My GSD loves coming to Maria’s SniffSpot. He runs constantly and retrieves tennis balls. He typically gets 3-4 miles of running in an hour. Best SniffSpot near me that I have visited.Doreen M.
Doreen M.
October 2023
My GSD loves coming to Maria’s SniffSpot. He runs constantly and retrieves tennis balls. He typically gets 3-4 miles of running in an hour. Best SniffSpot near me that I have visited.
55We had a great time at this spot! Our dog was a little nervous since she is afraid in new places but we trust this will become a favorite regular spot for us to play off leash. Other than the road traffic being a little loud, the privacy is fantastic and exactly what we look for in a quick visit to run our pup around. Thanks Maria!Michelle M.
Michelle M.
October 2023
We had a great time at this spot! Our dog was a little nervous since she is afraid in new places but we trust this will become a favorite regular spot for us to play off leash. Other than the road traffic being a little loud, the privacy is fantastic and exactly what we look for in a quick visit to run our pup around. Thanks Maria!
55Maria’s Sniffspot is my dogs favorite backyard. The yard is always quiet, neat and comfy for my dog as well as myself! Don’t miss this spot.Doreen M.
Doreen M.
November 2023
Maria’s Sniffspot is my dogs favorite backyard. The yard is always quiet, neat and comfy for my dog as well as myself! Don’t miss this spot.
55A nice, big, private fenced in spot right off Falls Road. Everything we needed for a training/practice session with our dog. A table full of toys and balls and trash bin for clean up are great, tooAaron F.
Aaron F.
December 2023
A nice, big, private fenced in spot right off Falls Road. Everything we needed for a training/practice session with our dog. A table full of toys and balls and trash bin for clean up are great, too
How do Alexandria'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 Alexandria 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.