Rent safe and private fenced dog parks hosted by locals in Hardwick, Massachusetts

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Welcome to our brand new Sniffspot area in Sturbridge (Fiskdale) MA. We are excited to provide an off leash play space for your furry bestie. Conveniently located close to the Massachusetts Turnpike and Rte 84. While I usually require advance notice, if you message me, and I'm able to immediately respond, I may be able to accommodate last minute reservations. (please note, with minimal notice, we may not have the opportunity to completely refresh the play space) Looking forward to adding amenities, play options and operational improvements as the season progresses .

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Large backyard of a private home on a quiet street. Entirely fenced in, with minimal visibility to neighbors (you may hear them outside though). Yard includes playset with swings and slide, perfect for kiddos, as well as deck where you can sit and relax while your dog burns off some energy! Comfy hammock, chairs with cushions and guest wifi and outlet available. Off-street parking available in driveway.

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Fully fenced in yard on a dead end street. You can relax knowing you and your dog/dogs can sniff, play or train without the worry of other dogs.

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Updated 11/5/2024 Welcome to our SniffSpot! Now that the days are shorter and the weather is cooler we are excited to offer a “Bark After Dark” experience. Our yard will have outdoor lighting for extended playtime after 4:30pm. Book for 30 mins, 60min or longer. In addition to bottled water & treats, we’ll have hand warmers out for the humans 🔥. Add on a hot cocoa extra with whipped cream & stay warm while your pup plays. See you soon! 🐾 Enjoy the safety of a fully fenced in backyard on over 10,000 ft.² of grass! Enjoy use of another .50 acre of flat, open field for long leash training and recall.  Sit in the shaded gazebo while your pup sniffs and runs OR play a fun game of fetch with one of our balls, frisbees or sticks. Either way, your furry friend will leave tired and happy! While you’re here, enjoy a hike in the Shenipsit State Forest just steps away from our property. Hike the Connecticut blue trail and take your pet(s) on a fun adventure. Don't see a time slot you need? Send a request, we are happy to be flexible.

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Fully fenced yard, partial rock garden, swing set, dog water always available. Street parking, with two gate entrances.

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3 acres of grassy space in both a wide open field or a fenced in area for your pup! Its a clean - waste pick up area. :-) Come check it out.

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First time guests use code PUPTOPERF for a $10 discount! Returning renters can use code TRAINYERDOG for a discount too 😉 if you plan on renting regularly consider purchasing a Sniffpass! To access the agility field: Please follow the driveway straight back past the detached garage. There is a gravel road to take you back to the sniffspot. Please park along the fence line of the field in the grass- do NOT park on the gravel road! *If you have never taken agility classes or competed in agility before, please message me and we can set up a time for a private lesson to ensure the safety of you and your dog! Puppies under a year should not be jumping too high or too repeatedly, and the larger pieces of equipment are dangerous for a dog to dismount improperly. And please, no humans on the equipment!* If you move or change the heights of any jumps, please put them back how you found them before you leave! Do not move any of the larger pieces of equipment (weave poles, dogwalk, a-frame, or teeter). AKC Regulation a-frame, teeter, dogwalk, and jumps from Max200. MAD Agility channel weaves. Saloon door style tire and tunnels from Clean Run. Please potty your dogs outside of the agility field! Keep your dogs leashed for safety as it is not fully fenced outside of the agility field and keep your eyes peeled for poison ivy! Please stay out of the neighbor’s property and out of the fenced in yard close to the house. It is low tech back there. There is no electricity or running water. Gates are secured with bungees for now until permanent posts & latches are installed. Please bring water, bug spray, sunscreen, proper footwear, etc. I do my best to keep the field as manicured as possible, but it is the out of doors so nothing is ever perfect! The pine trees provide lovely shade, but they do also provide pinecones and twigs. Give the space a once over to ensure there is nothing pokey on you or your dog’s path! Be nice to the neighbors! And have fun!

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Ticket to Heaven is a small rescue farm sitting on a total of 75 acres, where we provide visits to learn about horses, farm and rescue. We have both farm and small animals in our care. In addition to a fully fenced run area (maybe 1.5-2 acre) and an easily accessible private trail loop. All proceeds through sniffspot go directly to the Sanctuary.

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If you or anyone you know is looking for a private fully fenced in space for your fur babies to run around and play, you have found the perfect place 🐶

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This is a private area, heavily wooded with lots of great spots for your dog to enjoy the forest. This is a great place to bring your dog before going to Oakholm Brewery to tire them out.

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Nice space to relax for a afternoon with your pet to roam. Feel free to swim with your pet in the summer, or relax by fire while they place. Hot tub use available for additional fee. Come relax

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Quiet fully fenced yard. A great place for your pup to run and play. In ground pool available for use during pool season, roughly Memorial Day to Labor Day. See add-ons for details. Limit 6 people for pool use. Pups swim for free. 🐾

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Hello Paw-rents, I have taken part of my property with the plan that other K9 parents would be interested in enjoying the obstacles we made so you can exercise your dog and practice agility. We offer human and dog snacks in the cooler. Please help yourself.

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Fully Fenced in yard so your pups can roam free without a worry.

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Fully fenced in yard. Sun/rain structure with fan electricity and lighting. Lots of seating and plenty of room to explore!

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65’ x 120’ indoor arena. Outdoor arena, fields, woods trail, and stream.

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River view sensory park Fully fenced with 5ft chain link, 2 acres on a riverfront property! Plenty of amenities for dogs and their humans to enjoy! 🪻Sensory garden for enrichment (Seasonal) 🧱Texture/Sensory path for enrichment (In-Progress) 🐦‍⬛Bird & 🐿️ squirrel feeders for visual enrichment 🦋Butterfly garden for visual enrichment (seasonal) 🌾Open field for running and playing 🎾Toys provided- washed between EVERY use ⛲️Dog water fountain for play and fresh drinking water 💧 Dog pool (extra) 💦Splash Pad (extra) 🐶Fun-gility equipment: A-frame, jumps, tunnel, weave polls 🍴Picnic table with beautiful river view 🪑Bench & patio furniture 🛜WiFi ☀️Gazebo for shade 🏥Canine first aid kit 💩Waste bags provided 🧀Freeze dried pup treats (extra) Things to note: 🚂Train track is present between the property and river, expect to see and hear trains 🌳You are welcome to utilize the whole property. Sections of the yard are still being cleared and some sections will remain brush to preserve natural habitats 🌿For your pups safety, do NOT allow them to consume any vegetation 🏈 We are next to a highschool sports field- occasionally noise from practices or games may be present Future Plans: 🐾Walking path 👃🏼Scent wall 🏅Lure course (extra) 🪵Fire pit (extra) 🦴Enrichment stimulates the mind, reduces stress, and assures innate behavioral needs are met (VCA Animal Hospital). 15 minutes of sniffing is equivalent to 1 hour of walking (SPCA). *Adding Extras: If adding extras less than 24 hrs in advance, please message prior to adding to ensure we are available to set up* *Price may increase as we continue to improve yard and amenities IG: RiverView_SniffSpot

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My hooman mom Diane has a huge, fully fenced-in yard which Includes a variety of outdoor toys, a large water bowl and access to a hose and a refreshing dog pool during the summer. There's plenty to do to encourage outdoor fun, activity, and exercise. Pups can cool off in the pool or take a break in the mulch. The yard has excellent bird, squirrel, and bunny watching potential, while, your hoomans can relax on the shaded deck and yard.

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Minutes off I-84. 20 minutes from UConn, 30 from Hartford. Flower gardens and tall trees abound. Almost completely shaded. Doggies can explore in the woods amongst the laurels or play fetch in the grass. Work, read, or eat lunch at our picnic table, patio table, on the screened in porch or cedar swing while they roam. Spicket and water bowl on the back deck.

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Come and play in Sammy’s Playground. There’s lots to do. With the entire 0.5-acre backyard fully enclosed by a new and secure chain-link fence (Fall 2022), your pups are free to roam, sniff, fetch and run to their hearts’ delight. And, wow… you are surely going to love watching them go!! Zoom-Zoom. The areas along the perimeter are wooded and make for fun pathways for explorations. The central portion of the yard is sloped and open. This makes for plenty of romping and heavy-duty running- including long throws of a ball or a frisbee. We have a tennis ball thrower. Check out all of the photos and read the accompanying descriptions to get a better idea of how Sammy’s Playground will appeal to you and your furry friends!! And don’t worry about the yard (too much). There’s divots and mounds all around, no manicured lawns when dogs are at play. Go for it guys… Enjoy!! And, the pool cover is elephant and dog proof. The dogs are allowed on the pool cover. It’s our hope that we do our absolute best to provide our Guests with the best experience each time they come over AND that our Guests remain as great as each have been - that we can continue to avoid any reason to raise our hourly rate. SniffSpot suggests we list Sammy’s Playground at $20/hour. We are uncomfortable with doing this, because it goes against the spirit of our objective for Sammy’s Playground in the first place: providing a safe and secure environment for dogs of all kinds to enjoy off-leash “true-dog” experiences with their loving humans. Barking IS allowed. We do welcome donations of dog food, p-pads and medications for the all-dog rescue organization, PAWS New England. PawsNewEngland.com for information about fostering, donating, adopting or other ways to support this amazing group. They save over 1,000 dogs per year. ——- NOTE: to open the gate, simply reach over the top to find the key. Twist/turn the key until it stops. Then, lift the knob on top of the gate and push the gate open… you’re in! The gate automatically closes behind you. Please confirm that it has engaged into the closed position and then turn the key to lock yourself in. DO NOT REMOVE THE KEY. Confirm that you have locked yourself in by seeing the little red dot and not being able to lift the knob. The photos section includes views of the gate, key and lock. MUST: when you leave, lock the gate. Doubly ensure that you have done so by lifting the knob. NOTE: As an “Extra” listed benefit, you may park your vehicle in an area away from the main gate and take advantage of a leisurely stroll down the very-well-kept sidewalks of Park Street and adjoining neighborhoods. We list this as an Extra simply so that we know why we have a car in the driveway, but no humans and dogs in the yard. Selecting this Extra just gives us the heads up. This might be a good way to burn off that last little bit of doggy energy or for some leash training while you’re here. This is time AFTER your booked time of using Sammy’s Playground (not a part of it). We just don’t want you to run off without taking advantage of all the resources available to you for your dog(s).

Welcome to our haven!! I hope you enjoy this space as much as we do! We’re happy to share our space with other dogs and their humans. We have plans to add a few upgrades like a dog washing station and some play structures/agility equipment in due time! But for now there’s a nice sized fenced in yard to play, kiddie pool, dog toys, camp chairs for the humans, a deck, and quiet very low traffic dirt road to walk. I like to change the space up every now and then. Any questions, comments, concerns, or ideas please let me know! I’d love to improve and add things you’d love to see. Thank you and hope you enjoy yourselves

Fully fenced in yard with access right off the driveway. Enjoy the lake view while your dog runs around! Dog toys, pooper scooper, trash and water/bowls on site.

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Secluded spot right on trail eventually to become rail trail. Right over Sudbury line. Scenic and private in the spring, summer and fall.