55Spot was huge, beautiful, and well kept! Didn’t see any other dogs or humans - heard a neighboring dog but not super close. Thank you for letting us use your beautiful yard! Veronica B.
Veronica B.
January 2023
Spot was huge, beautiful, and well kept! Didn’t see any other dogs or humans - heard a neighboring dog but not super close. Thank you for letting us use your beautiful yard!
55Wonderful space!! Huge yard and very quiet for my reactive dog! Tate loved sniffing around and exploring - great for enrichment, decompression and exercise. Lovely space for humans too!Mary D.
Mary D.
January 2023
Wonderful space!! Huge yard and very quiet for my reactive dog! Tate loved sniffing around and exploring - great for enrichment, decompression and exercise. Lovely space for humans too!
55This is a completely enclosed yard (front and back) where you drive in and close the gate behind you, which is great because flight risk is eliminated even getting the dogs out of the car if you have explorers. The large front and back lawns are not muddy. There are wooded/deep brush areas that, while I wouldn’t want to chase dogs into, are still carefully fenced, including a creek, so no flight risk for at least medium or large dogs. The car port is exposed, along with lawn mower and life’s usual collection of garage stuff, so watch that dogs don’t roam in there. But owners seem to have taken great care around perimeter. We’ll be back.Stuart K.
Stuart K.
January 2023
This is a completely enclosed yard (front and back) where you drive in and close the gate behind you, which is great because flight risk is eliminated even getting the dogs out of the car if you have explorers. The large front and back lawns are not muddy. There are wooded/deep brush areas that, while I wouldn’t want to chase dogs into, are still carefully fenced, including a creek, so no flight risk for at least medium or large dogs. The car port is exposed, along with lawn mower and life’s usual collection of garage stuff, so watch that dogs don’t roam in there. But owners seem to have taken great care around perimeter. We’ll be back.
55Really nice spot! I love that you drive into a gated area so that once you’re inside, you can just let your dogs out of the car in a secure spot. Extra helpful when you have 3 dogs with you! LolAlyse M.
Alyse M.
February 2023
Really nice spot! I love that you drive into a gated area so that once you’re inside, you can just let your dogs out of the car in a secure spot. Extra helpful when you have 3 dogs with you! Lol
55Perfect location and yard set-up! Our dog had a blast. Great mix of flat yard in the front and the creek/trees in the back. There were several balls to play fetch with. Access through the driveway was just as described. Will definitely be returning! Amanda S.
Amanda S.
February 2023
Perfect location and yard set-up! Our dog had a blast. Great mix of flat yard in the front and the creek/trees in the back. There were several balls to play fetch with. Access through the driveway was just as described. Will definitely be returning!
55My pup had such a fun time here! Easy to find, detailed/helpful instructions from the host and loved that the entire property was completely fenced in. We will definitely be returning soon! Haley B.
Haley B.
February 2023
My pup had such a fun time here! Easy to find, detailed/helpful instructions from the host and loved that the entire property was completely fenced in. We will definitely be returning soon!
55It was great! The kids loved climbing in and out of the creek, and Silvie enjoyed exploring. One drawback was the dogs next door were fence fighting with my reactive pup, but that seems like something that can’t really be controlled. We will be back:)Holly B.
Holly B.
March 2023
It was great! The kids loved climbing in and out of the creek, and Silvie enjoyed exploring. One drawback was the dogs next door were fence fighting with my reactive pup, but that seems like something that can’t really be controlled. We will be back:)
55Our dogs love this spot! So much room to run and explore. It’s perfect for us since our lab loves the creek while our herding loves the open space. Really great spot!Marie C.
Marie C.
March 2023
Our dogs love this spot! So much room to run and explore. It’s perfect for us since our lab loves the creek while our herding loves the open space. Really great spot!
55For the dogs: my pup loved it. She didn’t want to get in the car. Thus the 5star rating. Compared to others it wasn’t my favorite but there’s tons of variety for the dogs to sniff out — the creek, wood piles, and fences.
For the humans: the descent to the creek is very steep. There’s not really a good place to sit down there. It really feels like you’re in someone’s backyard. Wear bug spray. Pack your own poop bags and water.
Room for improvement: the other sniff spots we’ve been to offer toys as well as poop bags, treats, and things that make it feel less like were in someone’s backyard and more like we were using a business. Diana P.
Diana P.
April 2023
For the dogs: my pup loved it. She didn’t want to get in the car. Thus the 5star rating. Compared to others it wasn’t my favorite but there’s tons of variety for the dogs to sniff out — the creek, wood piles, and fences.
For the humans: the descent to the creek is very steep. There’s not really a good place to sit down there. It really feels like you’re in someone’s backyard. Wear bug spray. Pack your own poop bags and water.
Room for improvement: the other sniff spots we’ve been to offer toys as well as poop bags, treats, and things that make it feel less like were in someone’s backyard and more like we were using a business.
55Really massive spot! Was worth the effort to travel here. The very back is legit, legit woods. Like I went back there and had a little trouble finding my way back across the creek to the open area. My dog had no trouble navigating though. The neighbor’s dogs were out and barking. Didn’t bother my dog too much, but might be an issue for others. My dog had a lot of fun exploring! We will be back.Christine C.
Christine C.
May 2023
Really massive spot! Was worth the effort to travel here. The very back is legit, legit woods. Like I went back there and had a little trouble finding my way back across the creek to the open area. My dog had no trouble navigating though. The neighbor’s dogs were out and barking. Didn’t bother my dog too much, but might be an issue for others. My dog had a lot of fun exploring! We will be back.
55The space is amazing for multiple dogs or if your dog likes some room to sniff around or play fetch. It's a more expensive spot, but it's definitely the best one we've been to. The owners have done a great job fencing off the creek area. The grass is well kept. The creek water-level was very low when we came.
Be aware, on a muggy day, it will be buggy. With no breeze, we had bugs in our eyes almost the entire time. It didn't take away from the overall fun, but if I come again with similar weather, I may consider bringing a small battery-operated personal fan to keep them out of my face. Stevanie R.
Stevanie R.
May 2023
The space is amazing for multiple dogs or if your dog likes some room to sniff around or play fetch. It's a more expensive spot, but it's definitely the best one we've been to. The owners have done a great job fencing off the creek area. The grass is well kept. The creek water-level was very low when we came.
Be aware, on a muggy day, it will be buggy. With no breeze, we had bugs in our eyes almost the entire time. It didn't take away from the overall fun, but if I come again with similar weather, I may consider bringing a small battery-operated personal fan to keep them out of my face.
55Our first time using sniffspot and it was terrific. The space was lovely. The hosts left fresh water, poop bags, wading pool. A very nice, well-maintained space. We'll be back. Karen B.
Karen B.
May 2023
Our first time using sniffspot and it was terrific. The space was lovely. The hosts left fresh water, poop bags, wading pool. A very nice, well-maintained space. We'll be back.
55This is our second visit. Ruger knew what to expect but still isn't sure how to handle the super water bowl :) we love hiding around the property and calling him to get him all the exercise! Heather M.
Heather M.
June 2023
This is our second visit. Ruger knew what to expect but still isn't sure how to handle the super water bowl :) we love hiding around the property and calling him to get him all the exercise!
55We love this spot! We just have on dog and he doesn't even know what to do with all the space to run, play and relax!! He is a bit confused with large water bowl (kiddie pool), but drinking while rinsing low beans off seems a good combo. We will be back! Heather M.
Heather M.
June 2023
We love this spot! We just have on dog and he doesn't even know what to do with all the space to run, play and relax!! He is a bit confused with large water bowl (kiddie pool), but drinking while rinsing low beans off seems a good combo. We will be back!
55Wonderful place to let my pupper run! He loves the creek and steep embankment so he can practice his climbing skills. Great shade and he loves the little swimming pool! He spent abt 25% of his time in the baby pool cooling himself off. Thank you!! 👍🏻😉Laura A.
Laura A.
June 2023
Wonderful place to let my pupper run! He loves the creek and steep embankment so he can practice his climbing skills. Great shade and he loves the little swimming pool! He spent abt 25% of his time in the baby pool cooling himself off. Thank you!! 👍🏻😉
Vicki's Private Dog Park In Germantown | Sniffspot
55Vicki was friendly and helpful and the dogs had a great time! The deck had a small way the dogs could get out but she blocked it with a baby gate and it worked well 😊Kelly F.
Kelly F.
August 2023
Vicki was friendly and helpful and the dogs had a great time! The deck had a small way the dogs could get out but she blocked it with a baby gate and it worked well 😊
Vicki's Private Dog Park In Germantown | Sniffspot
55I took my 2 rottie mixes and they loved all the nooks and crannies to explore. Parking was easy and close to the entry gate. There was a bowl of water available, which was great because I didn’t think to take any and my dogs definitely needed it! Laurie O.
Laurie O.
November 2023
I took my 2 rottie mixes and they loved all the nooks and crannies to explore. Parking was easy and close to the entry gate. There was a bowl of water available, which was great because I didn’t think to take any and my dogs definitely needed it!
How do Germantown's private dog parks work?
Private rentals by the hour
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FAQ about our Germantown 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 Germantown 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 535 fully fenced dog parks in the area. If your dog is reactive to other dogs, you can visit one of our 65 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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Where are good dog hiking trails near Germantown?
The Germantown area has 535 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 Kristie's Fully Fenced Yard For Dogs To Rent In Rockville.
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