Rent safe and private dog fields hosted by locals in Charlottesville, Virginia
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Michele's Private Dog Park In Charlottesville- There are 17 farm fields within the farm so you must call us before visit for your assigned vacant pasture. | Sniffspot
What people say about dog fields around Charlottesville, Virginia
Michele's Private Dog Park In Charlottesville- There are 17 farm fields within the farm so you must call us before visit for your assigned vacant pasture. | Sniffspot
55This was such a great experience for our family! A great, friendly host & lots of free safe space for our pup to run around. Lyndsay M.
Lyndsay M.
January 2024
This was such a great experience for our family! A great, friendly host & lots of free safe space for our pup to run around.
Michele's Private Dog Park In Charlottesville- There are 17 farm fields within the farm so you must call us before visit for your assigned vacant pasture. | Sniffspot
55Another visit and again my two dogs had a great time! They ran and romped with each other and were nicely tired when we headed home.Sharen M.
Sharen M.
February 2024
Another visit and again my two dogs had a great time! They ran and romped with each other and were nicely tired when we headed home.
Michele's Private Dog Park In Charlottesville- There are 17 farm fields within the farm so you must call us before visit for your assigned vacant pasture. | Sniffspot
55This place was a dream! The host is welcoming, and my dogs had so much room to roam and sniff and play! We’ll for sure be back!Lauren L.
Lauren L.
February 2024
This place was a dream! The host is welcoming, and my dogs had so much room to roam and sniff and play! We’ll for sure be back!
Michele's Private Dog Park In Charlottesville- There are 17 farm fields within the farm so you must call us before visit for your assigned vacant pasture. | Sniffspot
55My girls had a great time again. They really enjoy having a large area to explore and have room to run.Sharen M.
Sharen M.
February 2024
My girls had a great time again. They really enjoy having a large area to explore and have room to run.
Michele's Private Dog Park In Charlottesville- There are 17 farm fields within the farm so you must call us before visit for your assigned vacant pasture. | Sniffspot
55One of the best sniff spots we have visited! The pup had a great time, the area was nice and secure and Michele was lovely. Highly recommend to anyone in the area or passing through!Noel P.
Noel P.
February 2024
One of the best sniff spots we have visited! The pup had a great time, the area was nice and secure and Michele was lovely. Highly recommend to anyone in the area or passing through!
Michele's Private Dog Park In Charlottesville- There are 17 farm fields within the farm so you must call us before visit for your assigned vacant pasture. | Sniffspot
55Amazing views! Beautiful farm..safe and clean..couldn't ask for a better space to let your pups be pups and know they are safe!!Barbara R.
Barbara R.
February 2024
Amazing views! Beautiful farm..safe and clean..couldn't ask for a better space to let your pups be pups and know they are safe!!
Michele's Private Dog Park In Charlottesville- There are 17 farm fields within the farm so you must call us before visit for your assigned vacant pasture. | Sniffspot
55Allie is in pure heaven every visit. And I enjoy the peace and open space. This farm is such a gem for Charlottesville dog owners. Thank you, Michelle!Cindy S.
Cindy S.
February 2024
Allie is in pure heaven every visit. And I enjoy the peace and open space. This farm is such a gem for Charlottesville dog owners. Thank you, Michelle!
Michele's Private Dog Park In Charlottesville- There are 17 farm fields within the farm so you must call us before visit for your assigned vacant pasture. | Sniffspot
55This was my first experience with sniff spot and it was amazing! The host was so accommodating and personable and made us feel so welcome. The space was perfect for my high energy blue heeler as well as beautiful! Taylor C.
Taylor C.
March 2024
This was my first experience with sniff spot and it was amazing! The host was so accommodating and personable and made us feel so welcome. The space was perfect for my high energy blue heeler as well as beautiful!
Michele's Private Dog Park In Charlottesville- There are 17 farm fields within the farm so you must call us before visit for your assigned vacant pasture. | Sniffspot
55This place is amazing! The large open, but securely fenced fields and woods have brought such joy to my dog.Jessie H.
Jessie H.
March 2024
This place is amazing! The large open, but securely fenced fields and woods have brought such joy to my dog.
Michele's Private Dog Park In Charlottesville- There are 17 farm fields within the farm so you must call us before visit for your assigned vacant pasture. | Sniffspot
55LOVE LOVE this place. Exactly as described, plenty of space to run and explore. Michelle is lovely! Sunset views are amazing too.Yvonne S.
Yvonne S.
March 2024
LOVE LOVE this place. Exactly as described, plenty of space to run and explore. Michelle is lovely! Sunset views are amazing too.
Michele's Private Dog Park In Charlottesville- There are 17 farm fields within the farm so you must call us before visit for your assigned vacant pasture. | Sniffspot
55What a fabulous spot for our pups. It had a bit of everything (grass, logs, woods). They had the best time doing sniffy walks and running full out. We will definitely be back!Kyra F.
Kyra F.
March 2024
What a fabulous spot for our pups. It had a bit of everything (grass, logs, woods). They had the best time doing sniffy walks and running full out. We will definitely be back!
Michele's Private Dog Park In Charlottesville- There are 17 farm fields within the farm so you must call us before visit for your assigned vacant pasture. | Sniffspot
55Michele is thoughtful and amazing! Lots of secure space for dogs to run. I felt totally comfortable taking my dog off leash to explore. Awesome spot!danielle K.
danielle K.
March 2024
Michele is thoughtful and amazing! Lots of secure space for dogs to run. I felt totally comfortable taking my dog off leash to explore. Awesome spot!
Michele's Private Dog Park In Charlottesville- There are 17 farm fields within the farm so you must call us before visit for your assigned vacant pasture. | Sniffspot
55Such a wonderful spot! Definitely plan on washing your pup afterwards because there was a lot of poop in the field (which is to be expected on a farm and was not a problem for us). Lots of room and host was wonderful! Abigail W.
Abigail W.
March 2024
Such a wonderful spot! Definitely plan on washing your pup afterwards because there was a lot of poop in the field (which is to be expected on a farm and was not a problem for us). Lots of room and host was wonderful!
Michele's Private Dog Park In Charlottesville- There are 17 farm fields within the farm so you must call us before visit for your assigned vacant pasture. | Sniffspot
55The area was fully fenced, quiet, and relatively remote. It left me fully comfortable to let my dog run off lead! He had a blast leaping through the field, exploring the scents, and viewing other farm animals from a distance. We can’t wait to return for another sniff. Kelsey M.
Kelsey M.
March 2024
The area was fully fenced, quiet, and relatively remote. It left me fully comfortable to let my dog run off lead! He had a blast leaping through the field, exploring the scents, and viewing other farm animals from a distance. We can’t wait to return for another sniff.
Michele's Private Dog Park In Charlottesville- There are 17 farm fields within the farm so you must call us before visit for your assigned vacant pasture. | Sniffspot
55I’m always skeptical about large fenced in properties because I’m worried they may not be all the way secure. Our pasture was 100% fenced in, no gaps or holes! The fencing was very sturdy. So much space to run! The host made our experience 10x better, because she was so nice and awesome with communication. Overall, this experience was great and our dogs had a blast! The hour drive we made to come to Charlottesville just for this was SO worth it. We WILL be back! ❤️ Grace S.
Grace S.
March 2024
I’m always skeptical about large fenced in properties because I’m worried they may not be all the way secure. Our pasture was 100% fenced in, no gaps or holes! The fencing was very sturdy. So much space to run! The host made our experience 10x better, because she was so nice and awesome with communication. Overall, this experience was great and our dogs had a blast! The hour drive we made to come to Charlottesville just for this was SO worth it. We WILL be back! ❤️
Michele's Private Dog Park In Charlottesville- There are 17 farm fields within the farm so you must call us before visit for your assigned vacant pasture. | Sniffspot
55Wonderful spot! The host was very kind and communicative. The dogs had a blast exploring the pasture. This is a working farm so the pups could see livestock and the livestock guard dogs from the field, and there was droppings from when the livestock had been in the pasture. This just added to our experience but may not be the right spot for dog-reactive dogs or pups that like to eat/roll in poop. I will definitely be going back!Genna K.
Genna K.
March 2024
Wonderful spot! The host was very kind and communicative. The dogs had a blast exploring the pasture. This is a working farm so the pups could see livestock and the livestock guard dogs from the field, and there was droppings from when the livestock had been in the pasture. This just added to our experience but may not be the right spot for dog-reactive dogs or pups that like to eat/roll in poop. I will definitely be going back!
Amanda's 5 Acre Unfenced Private Dog Park In Charlottesville | Sniffspot
55Amanda's place is perfect, my girls had the best time playing in the creeks, running the trails and sniffing all the things! I can see this becoming our new favorite place! The trails are marked and mostly clear (beware of spider webs!) We will definitely be back. Crystal D.
Crystal D.
August 2023
Amanda's place is perfect, my girls had the best time playing in the creeks, running the trails and sniffing all the things! I can see this becoming our new favorite place! The trails are marked and mostly clear (beware of spider webs!) We will definitely be back.
Amanda's 5 Acre Unfenced Private Dog Park In Charlottesville | Sniffspot
55I’m pretty sure my dog had one of his best days today, romping over the whole space here at Amanda’s. He’s not a swimmer, but he loved splashing in the creek - although that might also be because he had a bath two days ago! I did three laps of the trails while my dog did about 27. He was thrilled to be able to run and explore as he pleased! My dog is dog reactive, so I asked Amanda to keep her dog in and we never even heard a peep. There is one bordering neighbor at the back of the woods with dogs, but they were securely fenced and we merely heard a bit of barking. It was such a joy to see my dog be able to freely run off leash, living his best life, without worrying about a negative encounter. (Joy for him and joy for me!)Nancy C.
Nancy C.
September 2023
I’m pretty sure my dog had one of his best days today, romping over the whole space here at Amanda’s. He’s not a swimmer, but he loved splashing in the creek - although that might also be because he had a bath two days ago! I did three laps of the trails while my dog did about 27. He was thrilled to be able to run and explore as he pleased! My dog is dog reactive, so I asked Amanda to keep her dog in and we never even heard a peep. There is one bordering neighbor at the back of the woods with dogs, but they were securely fenced and we merely heard a bit of barking. It was such a joy to see my dog be able to freely run off leash, living his best life, without worrying about a negative encounter. (Joy for him and joy for me!)
Amanda's 5 Acre Unfenced Private Dog Park In Charlottesville | Sniffspot
55This was my first Sniffspot and I appreciated Amanda's sweet welcome message and encouragement to enjoy the space. Everything was great! I loved how close we were to Charlottesville shops (esp Trader Joe's!) and it was an easy stop on a road trip to walk and picnic with our dog. Lots of room to walk × my dog enjoyed dunking herself in a little watering hole part of the stream (stream was dry at time if our visit). We mostly walked with a long line after an inadvertent deer chasing. My dog came back to her whistle recall and we did not test it again. Madeline G.
Madeline G.
September 2023
This was my first Sniffspot and I appreciated Amanda's sweet welcome message and encouragement to enjoy the space. Everything was great! I loved how close we were to Charlottesville shops (esp Trader Joe's!) and it was an easy stop on a road trip to walk and picnic with our dog. Lots of room to walk × my dog enjoyed dunking herself in a little watering hole part of the stream (stream was dry at time if our visit). We mostly walked with a long line after an inadvertent deer chasing. My dog came back to her whistle recall and we did not test it again.
Amanda's 5 Acre Unfenced Private Dog Park In Charlottesville | Sniffspot
55My dogs had a blast at Amanda’s spot! They loved exploring and splashing around in the small creek. We will definitely be back!Julia D.
Julia D.
September 2023
My dogs had a blast at Amanda’s spot! They loved exploring and splashing around in the small creek. We will definitely be back!
How do Charlottesville'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 Charlottesville 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.