55Such a beautiful spot and my dogs had the time of their lives! First time my own 2 dogs under 20 lbs each were ‘free range’ and it was absolutely delightful and totally secure. My older dog who wanders and does her own thing never got lost and acted like a pup. My short-legged younger dog navigated the field and trails like big dog. Best of all, my tiny foster chihuahua was absolutely safe and had a blast. Barb is a wonderful host and has created an incredible space for dogs to have an amazing experience.Tina C.
Tina C.
October 2021
Such a beautiful spot and my dogs had the time of their lives! First time my own 2 dogs under 20 lbs each were ‘free range’ and it was absolutely delightful and totally secure. My older dog who wanders and does her own thing never got lost and acted like a pup. My short-legged younger dog navigated the field and trails like big dog. Best of all, my tiny foster chihuahua was absolutely safe and had a blast. Barb is a wonderful host and has created an incredible space for dogs to have an amazing experience.
Peaceful mini-retreat with field & woods | Sniffspot
55A Winter Wonderland!! Absolutely magnificent today with just the right amount of snow to have a blast in the field and the forest. My two pups were having the time of their lives! I loved the paths through the forest. Incredibly beautiful and magical.
Sophie and Fergus were happily zonked out when we got home. Had dinner and are peacefully snoring away! A thoroughly magnificent time! We are returning in two days!!Kerry D.
Kerry D.
December 2022
A Winter Wonderland!! Absolutely magnificent today with just the right amount of snow to have a blast in the field and the forest. My two pups were having the time of their lives! I loved the paths through the forest. Incredibly beautiful and magical.
Sophie and Fergus were happily zonked out when we got home. Had dinner and are peacefully snoring away! A thoroughly magnificent time! We are returning in two days!!
Peaceful mini-retreat with field & woods | Sniffspot
55You can pretend that you have your own private forest with a crew that maintains the trails for you! If you have any thoughts that you'd like to forget, this is the place to go.
My dog was ecstatic and we had a blast watching her run non-stop at full tilt and hunt with abandon. The terrain, trees, and vegetation gave her an excellent workout.
Much work has been done to make the trails easy to negotiate by constant upkeep and by using straw and other materials for great footing.
Despite just finishing record-breaking rain, it was still good to go. It was the day after the atmospheric river flooded Whatcom County (rain stopped yesterday afternoon; flooding and many roads closed) and it was no problem to visit. We luckily don't live near closed roads.
We were removed from everyday suburbia to a green, quiet, private retreat. The many interesting and winding trails over undulating terrain made for constant interest. Traversing the paths and negotiating the various water features keep your attention from wandering.
At the moment there are some pools of water that can be passed through within just several paces. Rubber calf boots worked well. If you don't want to wade, you can go around, or, reverse for just a bit and follow yet another trail. The rest was wet trail covered with leaves. At this time of year and under these current conditions, you'll want boots, preferably waterproof.
What a great escape. We'll be back.C W.
C W.
November 2021
You can pretend that you have your own private forest with a crew that maintains the trails for you! If you have any thoughts that you'd like to forget, this is the place to go.
My dog was ecstatic and we had a blast watching her run non-stop at full tilt and hunt with abandon. The terrain, trees, and vegetation gave her an excellent workout.
Much work has been done to make the trails easy to negotiate by constant upkeep and by using straw and other materials for great footing.
Despite just finishing record-breaking rain, it was still good to go. It was the day after the atmospheric river flooded Whatcom County (rain stopped yesterday afternoon; flooding and many roads closed) and it was no problem to visit. We luckily don't live near closed roads.
We were removed from everyday suburbia to a green, quiet, private retreat. The many interesting and winding trails over undulating terrain made for constant interest. Traversing the paths and negotiating the various water features keep your attention from wandering.
At the moment there are some pools of water that can be passed through within just several paces. Rubber calf boots worked well. If you don't want to wade, you can go around, or, reverse for just a bit and follow yet another trail. The rest was wet trail covered with leaves. At this time of year and under these current conditions, you'll want boots, preferably waterproof.
What a great escape. We'll be back.
Peaceful mini-retreat with field & woods | Sniffspot
55Another great time on your property! My little girl loves exploring and sniffing her way through the woods. Being able to let her roam and check where ever she wants has given her so much confidence. So fun to see her becoming a silly girl! Thank you again!!🐾🐾Trudi R.
Trudi R.
November 2021
Another great time on your property! My little girl loves exploring and sniffing her way through the woods. Being able to let her roam and check where ever she wants has given her so much confidence. So fun to see her becoming a silly girl! Thank you again!!🐾🐾
Peaceful mini-retreat with field & woods | Sniffspot
55Lovely spot!! My super energetic dog had the time of his life! It’s a wonderful mix of flat turf land and wooded area, for all types of outdoor adventure needs of your dog. Faiqah M.
Faiqah M.
January 2024
Lovely spot!! My super energetic dog had the time of his life! It’s a wonderful mix of flat turf land and wooded area, for all types of outdoor adventure needs of your dog.
Peaceful mini-retreat with field & woods | Sniffspot
55This is an amazing spot that my dogs would happily stay forever.
It’s like having your own private park! Love all the trails and thoughtful amenities along the way.Cheri M.
Cheri M.
January 2024
This is an amazing spot that my dogs would happily stay forever.
It’s like having your own private park! Love all the trails and thoughtful amenities along the way.
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55LOVED!!! Nothing short of magical to have a private, enclosed woods. The whole property is incredible — so well equipped, maintained and managed. Elle L.
Elle L.
December 2023
LOVED!!! Nothing short of magical to have a private, enclosed woods. The whole property is incredible — so well equipped, maintained and managed.
Peaceful mini-retreat with field & woods | Sniffspot
55Barb & Barb’s property are both so great! Loved being able to practice off leash hikes in the woods, and for the dogs to run and sniff and dig in the field. It’s so wonderful to have a fulfilling spot for the dogs both mentally and physically, where they are safe and I don’t have to worry that I can’t keep up with them. Elise D.
Elise D.
January 2024
Barb & Barb’s property are both so great! Loved being able to practice off leash hikes in the woods, and for the dogs to run and sniff and dig in the field. It’s so wonderful to have a fulfilling spot for the dogs both mentally and physically, where they are safe and I don’t have to worry that I can’t keep up with them.
Peaceful mini-retreat with field & woods | Sniffspot
55Beautiful place and some thing for all dogs I would think. Huge open field for running and our favorite part was the woods. Well marked trails through a beautiful little forest with lots of water and mud which my dog loved! Barb is very friendly and has the entire set up dialed in. Highly recommend! Mark M.
Mark M.
January 2024
Beautiful place and some thing for all dogs I would think. Huge open field for running and our favorite part was the woods. Well marked trails through a beautiful little forest with lots of water and mud which my dog loved! Barb is very friendly and has the entire set up dialed in. Highly recommend! 
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55This spot is incredible, it's absolutely huge. Wonderful host and lots of amenities, it's great to enter the gate take off the collar and let your dogs just rip across the enormous field into the woods!Jill M.
Jill M.
January 2024
This spot is incredible, it's absolutely huge. Wonderful host and lots of amenities, it's great to enter the gate take off the collar and let your dogs just rip across the enormous field into the woods!
Peaceful mini-retreat with field & woods | Sniffspot
55Have visited this little sanctuary on multiple occasions now. Our most recent visit was at the end of December. Nice new improvements on the trail (foot bridges and mulching) to help avoid muddy spots. My pup Leeloo loved this Sniffspot, as usual!Bobbie B.
Bobbie B.
January 2024
Have visited this little sanctuary on multiple occasions now. Our most recent visit was at the end of December. Nice new improvements on the trail (foot bridges and mulching) to help avoid muddy spots. My pup Leeloo loved this Sniffspot, as usual!
Peaceful mini-retreat with field & woods | Sniffspot
55So rare to have such a large property that’s fully fenced! It’s really well kept & has lots of thoughtful touches like water stations, dog toys, poop bags, & trash cans. Tessa N.
Tessa N.
November 2023
So rare to have such a large property that’s fully fenced! It’s really well kept & has lots of thoughtful touches like water stations, dog toys, poop bags, & trash cans.
Peaceful mini-retreat with field & woods | Sniffspot
55Beautifully maintained safe walking paths through the forest with rest spots!!
The Field and Forest are a dog’s paradise.
Amenities are superb!! Outdoor hard topped magnificent pavilions providing cover from rain with picnic table, dog watering bowls, toys, garbage cans for poop bags and more!
The entrance/exit gate is superb! Off street parking!
My 2 pups LOVE it and it is my zen space!! Highly recommend 🐾💕🐾
Kerry D.
Kerry D.
December 2023
Beautifully maintained safe walking paths through the forest with rest spots!!
The Field and Forest are a dog’s paradise.
Amenities are superb!! Outdoor hard topped magnificent pavilions providing cover from rain with picnic table, dog watering bowls, toys, garbage cans for poop bags and more!
The entrance/exit gate is superb! Off street parking!
My 2 pups LOVE it and it is my zen space!! Highly recommend 🐾💕🐾
Peaceful mini-retreat with field & woods | Sniffspot
55My two Cardigan Welsh Corgis and I had a blast during our first visit at this fantastic spot. We made a circuit of the property and the pups were tired after clambering through the woods, splashing through puddles, chasing each other through the field and just generally racing joyfully this way and that. I was glad I wore my muck boots as there were lots of puddles (it’s winter in the PNW, after all) but the pups didn’t care…they loved it all. The property was clean (except for puddles and mud but that’s part of the fun, from the pups’ perspective, at least), very secure, easy to find with convenient parking. The owner met us for an introduction and quick orientation at the gate at our first visit. We’ll definitely be returning.Stephanie H.
Stephanie H.
December 2023
My two Cardigan Welsh Corgis and I had a blast during our first visit at this fantastic spot. We made a circuit of the property and the pups were tired after clambering through the woods, splashing through puddles, chasing each other through the field and just generally racing joyfully this way and that. I was glad I wore my muck boots as there were lots of puddles (it’s winter in the PNW, after all) but the pups didn’t care…they loved it all. The property was clean (except for puddles and mud but that’s part of the fun, from the pups’ perspective, at least), very secure, easy to find with convenient parking. The owner met us for an introduction and quick orientation at the gate at our first visit. We’ll definitely be returning.
Peaceful mini-retreat with field & woods | Sniffspot
55Barb was so kind & welcoming! My dog loved running on the trails, and the entire property is fenced, so he could be unleashed with no worries whatsoever. We will be back!Diana P.
Diana P.
December 2023
Barb was so kind & welcoming! My dog loved running on the trails, and the entire property is fenced, so he could be unleashed with no worries whatsoever. We will be back!
Peaceful mini-retreat with field & woods | Sniffspot
55Our absolute favorite spot! There’s a lot of swamp-ish areas, so make sure you wear the right shoes and be prepared for very dirty (but happy) pups!Alyssa A.
Alyssa A.
December 2023
Our absolute favorite spot! There’s a lot of swamp-ish areas, so make sure you wear the right shoes and be prepared for very dirty (but happy) pups!
Peaceful mini-retreat with field & woods | Sniffspot
55Barb was very welcoming and helpful. The wood paths were great, a little wet in winter, but still fun. We will definitely be back. Carol S.
Carol S.
December 2023
Barb was very welcoming and helpful. The wood paths were great, a little wet in winter, but still fun. We will definitely be back.
How do Richmond'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 Richmond 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.
How much do Sniffspot fields cost?
Dog fields in the Richmond area range from $6.0 and $6.0. The least expensive dog field is Fully Fenced Whittier Heights Yard. The most expensive dog field is Fully Fenced Whittier Heights Yard. Each host sets their own price, so you can check the price on the specific Sniffspot dog park listing.
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