55This place is truly a dog paradise. They have thought of everything for the humans and the dogs. Huge wooded space, thoughtfully cleared with paths and open space to run and play. We couldn't believe our time was over because we had so much fun and there was so much to do as there are tons of toys. There is a kiddie pool for hotter days and there is a little barn with a nice cool concrete floor for the pup to lay on to cool off with a hose and tons of fresh water offered. There are even beverages and Wi-Fi for us humans and comfortable seating spaces both in the barn and out near a fire pit in the open area. Having said that, you won't want to be on your phone when you are there. A perfect spot for humans and dogs. Thank you so much for sharing your space with us. We can't wait to come back!!!Kristine L.
Kristine L.
April 2023
This place is truly a dog paradise. They have thought of everything for the humans and the dogs. Huge wooded space, thoughtfully cleared with paths and open space to run and play. We couldn't believe our time was over because we had so much fun and there was so much to do as there are tons of toys. There is a kiddie pool for hotter days and there is a little barn with a nice cool concrete floor for the pup to lay on to cool off with a hose and tons of fresh water offered. There are even beverages and Wi-Fi for us humans and comfortable seating spaces both in the barn and out near a fire pit in the open area. Having said that, you won't want to be on your phone when you are there. A perfect spot for humans and dogs. Thank you so much for sharing your space with us. We can't wait to come back!!!
55Absolutely fabulous, gorgeous spot to let the dogs run around! The host is absolutely wonderful and showed us around the place. There's some nice places to rest for human and dogs alike. Mostly wooded but with plenty of space for dogs (like our lurcher and sighthound puppies) to run at top speed.Em H.
Em H.
April 2023
Absolutely fabulous, gorgeous spot to let the dogs run around! The host is absolutely wonderful and showed us around the place. There's some nice places to rest for human and dogs alike. Mostly wooded but with plenty of space for dogs (like our lurcher and sighthound puppies) to run at top speed.
55Ahh this place is AMAZING! Our two boys absolutely loved! The fencing is perfect for big dogs, there are so many different places to sniff and run, the barn and kennel space have lots of opportunities for sniffing, plus all the added touches like water, toys, and tissues. We will absolutely be back, thank you Vicki!!Chrissy M.
Chrissy M.
April 2023
Ahh this place is AMAZING! Our two boys absolutely loved! The fencing is perfect for big dogs, there are so many different places to sniff and run, the barn and kennel space have lots of opportunities for sniffing, plus all the added touches like water, toys, and tissues. We will absolutely be back, thank you Vicki!!
55Vicki was a great host and the property is perfect to have our dog run around. We felt safe to let our dog off leash and the amenities are great. So grateful to play in the space! Looking forward to our next visit. Anna P.
Anna P.
May 2023
Vicki was a great host and the property is perfect to have our dog run around. We felt safe to let our dog off leash and the amenities are great. So grateful to play in the space! Looking forward to our next visit.
55Awesome spot! This was our first time and will absolutely return again. My dog is very reactive and this was a perfect way to let him run around and sniff to his heart’s content. The icing on top is the hose, he loves to chase the water and that was easily his favorite part. The bucket and bowl of drinking water were awesome too. Only note for others - there is a section of rock wall that has fallen/been dismantled on the path to the gate. Easy enough to step over but something to keep in mind in case you have someone with less balance/mobility confidence. Emily W.
Emily W.
May 2023
Awesome spot! This was our first time and will absolutely return again. My dog is very reactive and this was a perfect way to let him run around and sniff to his heart’s content. The icing on top is the hose, he loves to chase the water and that was easily his favorite part. The bucket and bowl of drinking water were awesome too. Only note for others - there is a section of rock wall that has fallen/been dismantled on the path to the gate. Easy enough to step over but something to keep in mind in case you have someone with less balance/mobility confidence.
55Fun spot. Great for reactive dogs. We didn't see any people or dogs during our visit. Very well marked and easy to navigate. Secure fencing and ample space to roam. The covered space was a great place to cool off in the shade for a minute. Definitely recommend! Jillian C.
Jillian C.
May 2023
Fun spot. Great for reactive dogs. We didn't see any people or dogs during our visit. Very well marked and easy to navigate. Secure fencing and ample space to roam. The covered space was a great place to cool off in the shade for a minute. Definitely recommend!
55This is such a fun place for dogs and people! My dog ran like crazy and I walked laps around the property! Vicki is so kind and had everything available right down to a keurig coffee maker. My dog slept until the next morning!Hilary S.
Hilary S.
May 2023
This is such a fun place for dogs and people! My dog ran like crazy and I walked laps around the property! Vicki is so kind and had everything available right down to a keurig coffee maker. My dog slept until the next morning!
55What a great place! Our dogs loved it. So much to smell, walking paths, toys! Everything was perfect! Vicki and her husband were incredibly welcoming and warm. We will absolutely be back. Thank you so much!Sarah D.
Sarah D.
May 2023
What a great place! Our dogs loved it. So much to smell, walking paths, toys! Everything was perfect! Vicki and her husband were incredibly welcoming and warm. We will absolutely be back. Thank you so much!
55We drove an hour from Connecticut to come to this Sniff Spot and I’d do it again 👍🏻👍🏻. I did not meet the host due to one of my dog’s excitability, but we still fully felt the hospitality here. It was very refreshing and peaceful for us to be able to walk the paths in this sniff spot, and for my dogs to roam around, without having to constantly worry about the possibility of running into off-leash dog, as we would in a public space. We felt right at home with all of the accommodations and even fresh water waiting for them when we got there. This spot definitely needs a tip jar! Thank you so much for sharing your space with us, we send much appreciation 🐾🐾Heather L.
Heather L.
March 2023
We drove an hour from Connecticut to come to this Sniff Spot and I’d do it again 👍🏻👍🏻. I did not meet the host due to one of my dog’s excitability, but we still fully felt the hospitality here. It was very refreshing and peaceful for us to be able to walk the paths in this sniff spot, and for my dogs to roam around, without having to constantly worry about the possibility of running into off-leash dog, as we would in a public space. We felt right at home with all of the accommodations and even fresh water waiting for them when we got there. This spot definitely needs a tip jar! Thank you so much for sharing your space with us, we send much appreciation 🐾🐾
55Wonderful spot to let a reactive dog run free. Vicki was delightful and the yard is awesome. My pup slept the rest of the day away!! We will definitely be back.Jane M.
Jane M.
March 2023
Wonderful spot to let a reactive dog run free. Vicki was delightful and the yard is awesome. My pup slept the rest of the day away!! We will definitely be back.
55The most amazing sniffspot we’ve visited!! Charlie and I had a great time! We drove an hour to visit and we will definitely be doing it again! It’s beautiful and clean. The owners are extremely nice. It’s all fenced in with a lot of ground for the pups to cover. They provide shelter, a box of toys, dog cookies, fresh water, and even had hot water brewing for me to make tea/coffee. It is the prefect place especially for reactive dogs. Charlie is dog aggressive and he was able to be a dog with no distractions. The fence is sturdy and tall. I recommend this spot to everyone! I would drive 2 hours to bring Charlie here. Beautiful. Safe. Hospitality is outstanding. Its fun. The hour went by faster than any other place we’ve been too. We can’t wait to visit again!!
We did see a donkey (a quiet donkey) he wasn’t visible for very long. And the neighbors behind the spot did come out and play with their dog. However, in the spring and summer I’m sure they would not be visible once the foliage starts to grow back. Charlie did notice the dog but he didn’t lose his mind as he normally does. It was also at the end of our visit, which was good. We still got to fully enjoy our time there before Charlie was slightly distracted. I’ve also been in the middle of training charlie through his fears and this was a great spot to work on it as well. Allicia F.
Allicia F.
March 2023
The most amazing sniffspot we’ve visited!! Charlie and I had a great time! We drove an hour to visit and we will definitely be doing it again! It’s beautiful and clean. The owners are extremely nice. It’s all fenced in with a lot of ground for the pups to cover. They provide shelter, a box of toys, dog cookies, fresh water, and even had hot water brewing for me to make tea/coffee. It is the prefect place especially for reactive dogs. Charlie is dog aggressive and he was able to be a dog with no distractions. The fence is sturdy and tall. I recommend this spot to everyone! I would drive 2 hours to bring Charlie here. Beautiful. Safe. Hospitality is outstanding. Its fun. The hour went by faster than any other place we’ve been too. We can’t wait to visit again!!
We did see a donkey (a quiet donkey) he wasn’t visible for very long. And the neighbors behind the spot did come out and play with their dog. However, in the spring and summer I’m sure they would not be visible once the foliage starts to grow back. Charlie did notice the dog but he didn’t lose his mind as he normally does. It was also at the end of our visit, which was good. We still got to fully enjoy our time there before Charlie was slightly distracted. I’ve also been in the middle of training charlie through his fears and this was a great spot to work on it as well.
55Hands down, our favorite sniffspot yet. It was so lovely to let my dogs run free in the woods without the stress of who we might meet on the trail. They were in heaven chasing each other through the trees and scaling the big rock. The property was safe, beautiful and seemed much more spacious than an acre. The land felt incredibly well cared for—as did we, as visitors. I really appreciate that our needs were so thoughtfully anticipated. Coming around the bend with two exhausted pups to find a huge, sparkling clean bowl of fresh water was like the moment you walk into an airbnb and see they’ve left you a bottle of wine and a chocolate on your pillow.
We’ll be back. Lia P.
Lia P.
March 2023
Hands down, our favorite sniffspot yet. It was so lovely to let my dogs run free in the woods without the stress of who we might meet on the trail. They were in heaven chasing each other through the trees and scaling the big rock. The property was safe, beautiful and seemed much more spacious than an acre. The land felt incredibly well cared for—as did we, as visitors. I really appreciate that our needs were so thoughtfully anticipated. Coming around the bend with two exhausted pups to find a huge, sparkling clean bowl of fresh water was like the moment you walk into an airbnb and see they’ve left you a bottle of wine and a chocolate on your pillow.
We’ll be back.
55This was our first SniffSpot and we lucked out that we chose this location. Vicki met us once we arrived and she was so welcoming. She walked us down the path to the open area, and gave us a tour around the space. She provided a large dog bowl with fresh water which was needed after only 10 minutes, and many toys to throw and play with. The area was not short on sticks, which is a favorite for my dog. She provided chairs around the property and drinks for myself if need be. We will be returning for another visit very soon! Krystyna C.
Krystyna C.
March 2023
This was our first SniffSpot and we lucked out that we chose this location. Vicki met us once we arrived and she was so welcoming. She walked us down the path to the open area, and gave us a tour around the space. She provided a large dog bowl with fresh water which was needed after only 10 minutes, and many toys to throw and play with. The area was not short on sticks, which is a favorite for my dog. She provided chairs around the property and drinks for myself if need be. We will be returning for another visit very soon!
55We have visited multiple times and love this spot! It’s perfect, convenient to get to and works for both my dogs. I have a 6 no old puppy and a 10 year old who is a complete explorer. Thankfully, she can’t get out, no matter how much she looks for a way to get out! We love it.Marianna Z.
Marianna Z.
December 2022
We have visited multiple times and love this spot! It’s perfect, convenient to get to and works for both my dogs. I have a 6 no old puppy and a 10 year old who is a complete explorer. Thankfully, she can’t get out, no matter how much she looks for a way to get out! We love it.
55My dog Izzy and I had another fantastic time here at our favorite Sniffspot. Perfect mix of cleared areas, paths, and leaves to play in. Though we don’t mind playing in the rain, it was very nice to have the barn available to dry off on this very wet day. Izzy now knows as soon as we reach the driveway that we are at her happy place, and her excitement and tail wags make me so happy!k.c. w.
k.c. w.
December 2022
My dog Izzy and I had another fantastic time here at our favorite Sniffspot. Perfect mix of cleared areas, paths, and leaves to play in. Though we don’t mind playing in the rain, it was very nice to have the barn available to dry off on this very wet day. Izzy now knows as soon as we reach the driveway that we are at her happy place, and her excitement and tail wags make me so happy!
How do Portsmouth'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 Portsmouth 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. 96% of reviews on Sniffspot visits in the Portsmouth 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 279 fully fenced dog parks in the area. If your dog is reactive to other dogs, you can visit one of our 21 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.
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