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!
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.
55I have a rescue Pittie with a long trauma history. Two weeks ago another dog attacked him and my partner while they were on a walk. For years, I’ve struggled with dog parks and wanting to give him the space to run around and be a happy dog he deserves despite his trauma. I’m a cryer & naturally lose it at those lost dogs reuniting with their owners YouTube videos already but Damnit did I sob seeing how happy Bam Bam was today. Absolutely signing up for a monthly membership. Thank you!Kelsey D.
Kelsey D.
January 2023
I have a rescue Pittie with a long trauma history. Two weeks ago another dog attacked him and my partner while they were on a walk. For years, I’ve struggled with dog parks and wanting to give him the space to run around and be a happy dog he deserves despite his trauma. I’m a cryer & naturally lose it at those lost dogs reuniting with their owners YouTube videos already but Damnit did I sob seeing how happy Bam Bam was today. Absolutely signing up for a monthly membership. Thank you!
55Great visit. Our dog loved it and had a great time doing the small agility course. Unfortunately, we left our big water bowl there. We’ll definitely be back soon and pick it up! Thanks!Maury X.
Maury X.
January 2023
Great visit. Our dog loved it and had a great time doing the small agility course. Unfortunately, we left our big water bowl there. We’ll definitely be back soon and pick it up! Thanks!
55Our first visit to Sweetbay Farm was a huge success! Both dogs had a great time! There was so much room for them to run, retrieve and sniff! We appreciate the towels. Looking forward to our next visit.Jill D.
Jill D.
January 2023
Our first visit to Sweetbay Farm was a huge success! Both dogs had a great time! There was so much room for them to run, retrieve and sniff! We appreciate the towels. Looking forward to our next visit.
55Love this spot. Very clean, fully fenced and so many little extras to make the visit worthwhile. This is my favorite so far of the Frederick area spots.Tonya A.
Tonya A.
January 2023
Love this spot. Very clean, fully fenced and so many little extras to make the visit worthwhile. This is my favorite so far of the Frederick area spots.
55Lots of space for running around and multiple seating options, including a covered shelter area where I was glad to take some breaks from the freezing wind today. Fresh cooler with water to refill the water bowl. And we hope to be able to do more with the agility equipment on our next visit.Kellyn M.
Kellyn M.
January 2023
Lots of space for running around and multiple seating options, including a covered shelter area where I was glad to take some breaks from the freezing wind today. Fresh cooler with water to refill the water bowl. And we hope to be able to do more with the agility equipment on our next visit.
55Brought our 8 month old German Shepherd & 6 year old Chion here & they both absolutely loved it! Lots of land for them to run & our GSD loved trying the agility course! Owners provided toys and supplies and everything was so nice! We will definitely be back!Maggie V.
Maggie V.
January 2023
Brought our 8 month old German Shepherd & 6 year old Chion here & they both absolutely loved it! Lots of land for them to run & our GSD loved trying the agility course! Owners provided toys and supplies and everything was so nice! We will definitely be back!
55Another amazing time at Sweet Bay! My dog loves the horses and she got crazy zoomies after one gently greeted her through the fence. Appreciate the towels and the shavings that were put down! We’ll be back again soon!Susanna P.
Susanna P.
January 2023
Another amazing time at Sweet Bay! My dog loves the horses and she got crazy zoomies after one gently greeted her through the fence. Appreciate the towels and the shavings that were put down! We’ll be back again soon!
55My corgis loved all the open space and the new "sniffs." My 5 month old puppy, Titan, even completed some of the agility ramps! I love that the area is fenced in with ample room for running around. The field was well taken care of and clean. We will definitely be coming back and recommending this sniff spot to our friends with their dogs!Brooke H.
Brooke H.
January 2023
My corgis loved all the open space and the new "sniffs." My 5 month old puppy, Titan, even completed some of the agility ramps! I love that the area is fenced in with ample room for running around. The field was well taken care of and clean. We will definitely be coming back and recommending this sniff spot to our friends with their dogs!
55Our pup Fox loved Sweetbay Farm! So much space to run around and it’s securely fenced! He loved the toys that were provided and the agility equipment! We will definitely be back with all three of our dogs! Thank you Sweetbay!!! Amanda H.
Amanda H.
January 2023
Our pup Fox loved Sweetbay Farm! So much space to run around and it’s securely fenced! He loved the toys that were provided and the agility equipment! We will definitely be back with all three of our dogs! Thank you Sweetbay!!!
55Sara's sniffspot is perfect for us! Wonderfully fenced in, with water available, toys and towels (on those muddy days). When we first came here, she helped us with directions - and since then we've loved coming :) Thanks Sara!!Amanda C.
Amanda C.
January 2023
Sara's sniffspot is perfect for us! Wonderfully fenced in, with water available, toys and towels (on those muddy days). When we first came here, she helped us with directions - and since then we've loved coming :) Thanks Sara!!
55The area is huge and peaceful and our golden retriever Henry loved running all over the place and retrieving balls. The agility equipment is awesome. There’s plenty of seating for humans and even a shelter for inclement weather. We appreciated the clock in the shelter, it helped us keep track of our time very easily. We will definitely visit again, it’s a great dog friendly and people friendly spot that is well-maintained and clean. The owner’s attention to details like the clock, signage with instructions and the cute signs are welcoming and helpful. Easy to replenish the water bowl with water from the large cooler jug. Thanks a bunch.Jackie D.
Jackie D.
January 2023
The area is huge and peaceful and our golden retriever Henry loved running all over the place and retrieving balls. The agility equipment is awesome. There’s plenty of seating for humans and even a shelter for inclement weather. We appreciated the clock in the shelter, it helped us keep track of our time very easily. We will definitely visit again, it’s a great dog friendly and people friendly spot that is well-maintained and clean. The owner’s attention to details like the clock, signage with instructions and the cute signs are welcoming and helpful. Easy to replenish the water bowl with water from the large cooler jug. Thanks a bunch.
55GREAT SPOT! A large quiet area with lots to do. Multiple places for people to sit and watch their dogs sniff around. There are toys, water bowls, and poop bags provided. Couldn't ask for more, will be back soon! 🥰McKenna S.
McKenna S.
February 2023
GREAT SPOT! A large quiet area with lots to do. Multiple places for people to sit and watch their dogs sniff around. There are toys, water bowls, and poop bags provided. Couldn't ask for more, will be back soon! 🥰
55We have used SSs religiously for the past few years and traveled across the country with our two Aus. Shepherds. We've been to Sara's property a few hundred times during that time. I can say without ANY reservations, that her property is the best...hands down. We've run into a few issues with other properties here and there, etc., but we have never, EVER had any issues whatsoever at Sweet Bay. Owners using SSs want a property that is big, secure, clean and quiet...SB delivers in spades and then some....THE BEST SPOT IN THE DMV.Jason D.
Jason D.
February 2023
We have used SSs religiously for the past few years and traveled across the country with our two Aus. Shepherds. We've been to Sara's property a few hundred times during that time. I can say without ANY reservations, that her property is the best...hands down. We've run into a few issues with other properties here and there, etc., but we have never, EVER had any issues whatsoever at Sweet Bay. Owners using SSs want a property that is big, secure, clean and quiet...SB delivers in spades and then some....THE BEST SPOT IN THE DMV.
55Poppy had so much fun playing with the agility equipment and sniffing around. Big smiles all around :) we will definitely come back!Bailey W.
Bailey W.
February 2023
Poppy had so much fun playing with the agility equipment and sniffing around. Big smiles all around :) we will definitely come back!
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
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Spots are designed for safety and both hosts and guests are reviewed after each visit
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Only the people and dogs in your booking are allowed in the spot during your visit
Reactive dogs welcome
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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. 96% 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 48 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 48 fully fenced dog parks in or near Hancock. Browse all fully enclosed options.
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.
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