55This yard has two distinct areas which can both be used. Owner was very welcoming and yard was secure and interesting for my dog. Will visit again!Tanya M.
Tanya M.
February 2021
This yard has two distinct areas which can both be used. Owner was very welcoming and yard was secure and interesting for my dog. Will visit again!
55Always a great time at Sweet Bay Farms. Every time we visit, we see additions and improvements. The dogs had a blast and the grandchildren did too! Laura H.
Laura H.
November 2022
Always a great time at Sweet Bay Farms. Every time we visit, we see additions and improvements. The dogs had a blast and the grandchildren did too!
55Wonderful experience! Property is spacious and very clean. Well stocked with everything we needed. Left with 2 happy and very tired dogs! Will definitely be back!Diane P.
Diane P.
November 2022
Wonderful experience! Property is spacious and very clean. Well stocked with everything we needed. Left with 2 happy and very tired dogs! Will definitely be back!
55This is always a great sniffspot and I was pleasantly surprised to see a few ‘upgrades’ to the property! It was already great and now it is awesome!!Natalie M.
Natalie M.
November 2022
This is always a great sniffspot and I was pleasantly surprised to see a few ‘upgrades’ to the property! It was already great and now it is awesome!!
55My navigator directed me to the wrong place so make sure to follow the signs for flooding if you can’t find the spot. Despite our delay in finding the sniff spot, my dogs had a wonderful time and the host was very gracious and timely with her responses. Maddie S.
Maddie S.
November 2022
My navigator directed me to the wrong place so make sure to follow the signs for flooding if you can’t find the spot. Despite our delay in finding the sniff spot, my dogs had a wonderful time and the host was very gracious and timely with her responses.
55Love the updated agility course! Bravo! As usual the dogs had a blast. Thank you all the good care you put into making your sniffspot so enjoyable!Marie C.
Marie C.
November 2022
Love the updated agility course! Bravo! As usual the dogs had a blast. Thank you all the good care you put into making your sniffspot so enjoyable!
55Wonderful spot for all dogs. I bring 2 small dogs…. The fence is perfect. Space to run , agility equipment, water and chairs available. Thanks for creating and sharing this space.Wray P.
Wray P.
November 2022
Wonderful spot for all dogs. I bring 2 small dogs…. The fence is perfect. Space to run , agility equipment, water and chairs available. Thanks for creating and sharing this space.
55This was the most perfect spot for our pup! I’m so grateful to have found this spot. Easy to find, awesome land, and great amenities. We will be back!Victoria T.
Victoria T.
November 2022
This was the most perfect spot for our pup! I’m so grateful to have found this spot. Easy to find, awesome land, and great amenities. We will be back!
55We just played at Sweetbay farm for the first time and it was our first time using a Sniffspot. This place is amazing and I wish I'd known about it sooner! My pup had a fantastic time running around, sniffing, playing ball, and trying out the agility equipment. It was spotlessly clean and well-maintained, all grass so not muddy at all, and so much space to run! There were so many thoughtful details like the run-in shelter equipped with toys, water, poop disposal, treats, and towels for cleanup. Plenty of seating if you're coming with a group. The area was super quiet and scenic, no one else to be seen except the horses on the other side of the fence, which my herding dog couldn't have been less interested in but I enjoyed watching 🙂. Overall great experience and we will DEFINITELY be back!!Aureanna H.
Aureanna H.
November 2022
We just played at Sweetbay farm for the first time and it was our first time using a Sniffspot. This place is amazing and I wish I'd known about it sooner! My pup had a fantastic time running around, sniffing, playing ball, and trying out the agility equipment. It was spotlessly clean and well-maintained, all grass so not muddy at all, and so much space to run! There were so many thoughtful details like the run-in shelter equipped with toys, water, poop disposal, treats, and towels for cleanup. Plenty of seating if you're coming with a group. The area was super quiet and scenic, no one else to be seen except the horses on the other side of the fence, which my herding dog couldn't have been less interested in but I enjoyed watching 🙂. Overall great experience and we will DEFINITELY be back!!
55This was our first time using SniffSpot and we loved it! The area was fenced in and secure, and there were even toys for the pups to play with! The host also had water out for the dogs. The agility course was an added bonus. We had a blast and would definitely recommend. Rebecca R.
Rebecca R.
November 2022
This was our first time using SniffSpot and we loved it! The area was fenced in and secure, and there were even toys for the pups to play with! The host also had water out for the dogs. The agility course was an added bonus. We had a blast and would definitely recommend.
55We. Love. This. Spot.
We are visiting family in the area and needed to find a play place for our reactive (but super sweet!) boy, Ollie. Sweetbay Farm popped up and we had to check it out. Honestly, it’s the best Sniffspot we’ve been to for a million reasons.
There are toys, treats, water bowls/water, agility equipment, and SO MUCH SPACE. Ollie was obsessed with it and loved seeing the horses, too! We had such a blast that we booked again for tomorrow!Chelsea W.
Chelsea W.
November 2022
We. Love. This. Spot.
We are visiting family in the area and needed to find a play place for our reactive (but super sweet!) boy, Ollie. Sweetbay Farm popped up and we had to check it out. Honestly, it’s the best Sniffspot we’ve been to for a million reasons.
There are toys, treats, water bowls/water, agility equipment, and SO MUCH SPACE. Ollie was obsessed with it and loved seeing the horses, too! We had such a blast that we booked again for tomorrow!
55Amazing space! Easy access/entrance and great agility equipment. Houses visible but it was quiet and we had a great time. My dog loved the open space to run. Anne-Marie B.
Anne-Marie B.
November 2022
Amazing space! Easy access/entrance and great agility equipment. Houses visible but it was quiet and we had a great time. My dog loved the open space to run.
55Absolutely in love with this place! My puppers are obsessed and the hostess is so gracious to leave treats, towels, sanitizer, and lounge areas for us pup parents :) love our weekly visits!!!Dominique M.
Dominique M.
November 2022
Absolutely in love with this place! My puppers are obsessed and the hostess is so gracious to leave treats, towels, sanitizer, and lounge areas for us pup parents :) love our weekly visits!!!
55Beautiful open pasture. My dogs loved the agility equipment and toys available for them to pick out and play with. There was some poop my dogs found, not surprising with the size of the pasture. Appreciate the extra poop bags and trash bins as well as the water cooler for the water bowls. Easy to find, great parking. Therr are gaps along thr bottom of the fencing. My little dachshund mix who is shorter than a Yorkie found a way out. However not a concern with her as she is use to horses, she is dog friendly and won't run away. But important for those with dogs who like to find ways out and are runners. We will def be back again and I have even mentioned this to a few of clients that I hope to take with as well. Great spot for raining days as there is also a run in shed. Great place to hostel a doggy birthday party, do meet n greets as well.Lori B.
Lori B.
December 2022
Beautiful open pasture. My dogs loved the agility equipment and toys available for them to pick out and play with. There was some poop my dogs found, not surprising with the size of the pasture. Appreciate the extra poop bags and trash bins as well as the water cooler for the water bowls. Easy to find, great parking. Therr are gaps along thr bottom of the fencing. My little dachshund mix who is shorter than a Yorkie found a way out. However not a concern with her as she is use to horses, she is dog friendly and won't run away. But important for those with dogs who like to find ways out and are runners. We will def be back again and I have even mentioned this to a few of clients that I hope to take with as well. Great spot for raining days as there is also a run in shed. Great place to hostel a doggy birthday party, do meet n greets as well.
55Had a great time trying out the agility equipment! The horses whinnied a bit and got my dog’s attention, but they were at a good distance to watch but not be scary or distracting. Will absolutely visit in the future - new favorite sniffspot! Kelly W.
Kelly W.
December 2022
Had a great time trying out the agility equipment! The horses whinnied a bit and got my dog’s attention, but they were at a good distance to watch but not be scary or distracting. Will absolutely visit in the future - new favorite sniffspot!
55We will definitely return again! The space is a nice open and lightly rolling field that is fully fenced with both a shaded area and two outdoor seated areas to sit. Host provided water for the dogs and some dog toys, and there is a wonderful agility course as well. There are some farm animals in sight but they are really far away so even reactive dogs are unlikely to be bothered. There is little to no car or people noise at all, and the view is beautiful. The host clearly has taken the time to add welcoming touches to this space including a well labelled parking area and welcome signs.Kristen J.
Kristen J.
December 2022
We will definitely return again! The space is a nice open and lightly rolling field that is fully fenced with both a shaded area and two outdoor seated areas to sit. Host provided water for the dogs and some dog toys, and there is a wonderful agility course as well. There are some farm animals in sight but they are really far away so even reactive dogs are unlikely to be bothered. There is little to no car or people noise at all, and the view is beautiful. The host clearly has taken the time to add welcoming touches to this space including a well labelled parking area and welcome signs.
55Such a great property! We had a large group of dogs and the host was more than willing to accommodate that! The pups had a great time! We brought toys but there was more than enough available from the host as well as towels and water and a bowl. Andrew a.
Andrew a.
December 2022
Such a great property! We had a large group of dogs and the host was more than willing to accommodate that! The pups had a great time! We brought toys but there was more than enough available from the host as well as towels and water and a bowl.
How do Hancock's private dog parks 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 Hancock 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 Hancock 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 45 fully fenced dog parks in the area. If your dog is reactive to other dogs, you can visit one of our 9 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 Hancock have any fully fenced dog parks?
Sniffspot has 45 fully fenced dog parks in or near Hancock. Browse all fully enclosed options.
Where are good dog hiking trails near Hancock?
The Hancock area has 7 Sniffspot locations with private trails for you and your dog to walk or hike. Dogs can generally be off leash on Sniffspot trails. The most popular trail is Greene Lake Acres Private Dog Park In Stephens City.
Are there dog agility courses for rent in Hancock?
Sniffspot has dog parks with agility equipment and/or dog obstacles in or near Hancock. The most popular agility option is Private Play Yard at the Doggie Depot.
Where in Hancock can I find a pool for dog swimming?