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 is my dog (which if course makes it mine also) dream retirement yard. The pool has 2 sets of stairs at perfect heights to lay down when he started getting tired, plenty of grass, perfect fencing, everything was perfect. And it was a hot day so the umbrella and couch for the adults was much appreciated! We will definitely be back and considering buying a membership just for this place!
Parking was a bit unclear but we parked on the street / grass and it seemed to be fine (but please let me know if that was wrong for next time!).Ceara R.
Ceara R.
July 2023
This is my dog (which if course makes it mine also) dream retirement yard. The pool has 2 sets of stairs at perfect heights to lay down when he started getting tired, plenty of grass, perfect fencing, everything was perfect. And it was a hot day so the umbrella and couch for the adults was much appreciated! We will definitely be back and considering buying a membership just for this place!
Parking was a bit unclear but we parked on the street / grass and it seemed to be fine (but please let me know if that was wrong for next time!).
Virginia's Private Dog Park In Charlottesville | Sniffspot
55Our dog had a GREAT time swimming in the pool. Also, they did a great job of having their blinds down to make it feel more private from the homeowners and their pets. I know my dogs would personally bark up a storm if they knew their were strangers in the backyard - super thoughtful to have the blinds down.
Will be returning for sure!Shannon K.
Shannon K.
August 2023
Our dog had a GREAT time swimming in the pool. Also, they did a great job of having their blinds down to make it feel more private from the homeowners and their pets. I know my dogs would personally bark up a storm if they knew their were strangers in the backyard - super thoughtful to have the blinds down.
Will be returning for sure!
Virginia's Private Dog Park In Charlottesville | Sniffspot
55Great spot for swimming! The pool is very pet friendly with steps at either end. We had no issues finding the gate into the yard, it is behind a shrub. All around great experience. Nicole S.
Nicole S.
August 2023
Great spot for swimming! The pool is very pet friendly with steps at either end. We had no issues finding the gate into the yard, it is behind a shrub. All around great experience.
Virginia's Private Dog Park In Charlottesville | Sniffspot
55Our dog had the time of his life. He hasn’t had the opportunity to run wild for a couple months now and giving him that chance again was amazing. He ran laps after laps, we don’t like to go to traditional dog parks as he isn’t the best with other dogs so this being a option is awesome. We will definitely be back.Ceara C.
Ceara C.
August 2023
Our dog had the time of his life. He hasn’t had the opportunity to run wild for a couple months now and giving him that chance again was amazing. He ran laps after laps, we don’t like to go to traditional dog parks as he isn’t the best with other dogs so this being a option is awesome. We will definitely be back.
Virginia's Private Dog Park In Charlottesville | Sniffspot
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
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
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 was a great host and we had some tired pups after visiting her sniff spot!Megan J.
Megan J.
April 2024
Michele was a great host and we had some tired pups after visiting her sniff 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
55We love the wide open field that Clydesdale can get a full, long run inEd M.
Ed M.
May 2024
We love the wide open field that Clydesdale can get a full, long run in
How do Raphine'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
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 Raphine 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 Raphine 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 33 fully fenced dog parks in the area. If your dog is reactive to other dogs, you can visit one of our 4 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 Raphine have any fully fenced dog parks?
Sniffspot has 33 fully fenced dog parks in or near Raphine. Browse all fully enclosed options.
Where are good dog hiking trails near Raphine?
The Raphine area has 5 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 Ultimate Private 235 acres in Hot Springs.
Are there dog agility courses for rent in Raphine?