55Great place! Felt very secure and private. My dog gets nervous when he sees/hears strangers and other dogs, and this was the perfect spot to let him run around and have fun without having to worry about anxiety triggers popping up. He absolutely loved it.Jonah V.
Jonah V.
March 2024
Great place! Felt very secure and private. My dog gets nervous when he sees/hears strangers and other dogs, and this was the perfect spot to let him run around and have fun without having to worry about anxiety triggers popping up. He absolutely loved it.
55We had a blast! My dog enjoyed running around the shed and playing catch with the toys there! We did see a black cat at the houses front door on the way in, but my dog was too excited to play to notice. My dog also was not bothered by the noises in the neighborhood-but in case yours is, we heard dogs barking in the distance (and potentially the resident dog on the way out), kids playing, and some hammering/drilling in the distance.Tara & James K.
Tara & James K.
April 2024
We had a blast! My dog enjoyed running around the shed and playing catch with the toys there! We did see a black cat at the houses front door on the way in, but my dog was too excited to play to notice. My dog also was not bothered by the noises in the neighborhood-but in case yours is, we heard dogs barking in the distance (and potentially the resident dog on the way out), kids playing, and some hammering/drilling in the distance.
55This spot is spot on! :)
I emailed Jeannette the day before with a question and she responded immediately, which was greatly appreciated.
The spot is very clean and peaceful. The garden is lovely, as is the enormous evergreen tree for shade. My dog Gracie, who cannot be around other dogs, had a blast running circles around me at high speed and playing fetch with the balls that are provided.
The spot is fully fenced, as advertised, and a fresh bowl of water for doggy was provided.
The spot is very close to home and Gracie asked if we can come back soon, which we will plan on doing! Thanks, Jeannette, for providing a quiet and lovely yard for our pups!Beth S.
Beth S.
April 2024
This spot is spot on! :)
I emailed Jeannette the day before with a question and she responded immediately, which was greatly appreciated.
The spot is very clean and peaceful. The garden is lovely, as is the enormous evergreen tree for shade. My dog Gracie, who cannot be around other dogs, had a blast running circles around me at high speed and playing fetch with the balls that are provided.
The spot is fully fenced, as advertised, and a fresh bowl of water for doggy was provided.
The spot is very close to home and Gracie asked if we can come back soon, which we will plan on doing! Thanks, Jeannette, for providing a quiet and lovely yard for our pups!
55Nice yard for the dogs to sniff around and explore. Easy access and within walking distance of my house to walk instead of drive there. Lots of garden areas so not a good yard for a digging dog, but for a dog that likes to run around and explore, it is good! Alexis N.
Alexis N.
April 2024
Nice yard for the dogs to sniff around and explore. Easy access and within walking distance of my house to walk instead of drive there. Lots of garden areas so not a good yard for a digging dog, but for a dog that likes to run around and explore, it is good!
55This Spot has become our favorite. The yard is peaceful and clean. My pup loves it. It's more expensive than other spots in the area, or we would be able to visit it more often.
But we will still visit as much as we can.Beth S.
Beth S.
June 2024
This Spot has become our favorite. The yard is peaceful and clean. My pup loves it. It's more expensive than other spots in the area, or we would be able to visit it more often.
But we will still visit as much as we can.
55What a lovely and peaceful setting! The pups loved it and I did too. Nice long grassy area for fetch. The water bowl was filled and waiting for us. We'd love to return!Karen B.
Karen B.
October 2024
What a lovely and peaceful setting! The pups loved it and I did too. Nice long grassy area for fetch. The water bowl was filled and waiting for us. We'd love to return!
55My emotionally-challenged canine friend and I are on a slow and steady journey to expose him to more variety and greater trigger challenges. Jeannette's adorable backyard sniffspot is our latest stop, and we had a great time this morning! Depending on what your dog enjoys, this yard has so many nooks and crannies to explore and sniff, and do other fun focus games and scent work. My guy is very nosey, so he stuck his head in everywhere... We also got some good zoomies in and a lot of play with his favorite toy Jolly Ball. For reference, my guy is a lanky 70 lb Malinois mix, and he had room to run, especially with so many different things to weave around. A great way to start our morning, and we will be back!
The deets for our visit: We came at 9:30am on a Sunday morning on December 1st. So probably one of the quietest times to come, which we needed. The yard does share a fence line with four different yards and the end of a partial alley, so I imagine this could get busy at other times of the day or year. There are quite a few dogs being walked at any time in that neighborhood, but that was only a concern for us while getting to and from the house and car parked out front on the street. My guy is people and dog-reactive, and nothing happened to trigger him this morning, beyond just his own anxiety in new places, which he got over in about 10 minutes.
As a human, I enjoyed all the cute and clever garden spaces, in Jeanette's yard as well as the neighbors. We also had a VERY low-flying flock of geese fly right overhead, and watched crows chase a hawk into a neighboring conifer tree.
As other reviewers mentioned, be sure to bring your own toys and poop bags. Also be prepared to retrieve your toys from underneath the shed. Fortunately, our Jolly Ball has a handle, and there was a long cut branch that made it easy to pull out. There is still a board-wide gap in the fence with the southern neighbor, but the lowest part is blocked with some wire mesh. I think it could only become a security risk if a human/child stuck their arm through in the upper portion.
It definitely met our training needs, he had fun, and I enjoyed it to boot!Julie P.
Julie P.
December 2024
My emotionally-challenged canine friend and I are on a slow and steady journey to expose him to more variety and greater trigger challenges. Jeannette's adorable backyard sniffspot is our latest stop, and we had a great time this morning! Depending on what your dog enjoys, this yard has so many nooks and crannies to explore and sniff, and do other fun focus games and scent work. My guy is very nosey, so he stuck his head in everywhere... We also got some good zoomies in and a lot of play with his favorite toy Jolly Ball. For reference, my guy is a lanky 70 lb Malinois mix, and he had room to run, especially with so many different things to weave around. A great way to start our morning, and we will be back!
The deets for our visit: We came at 9:30am on a Sunday morning on December 1st. So probably one of the quietest times to come, which we needed. The yard does share a fence line with four different yards and the end of a partial alley, so I imagine this could get busy at other times of the day or year. There are quite a few dogs being walked at any time in that neighborhood, but that was only a concern for us while getting to and from the house and car parked out front on the street. My guy is people and dog-reactive, and nothing happened to trigger him this morning, beyond just his own anxiety in new places, which he got over in about 10 minutes.
As a human, I enjoyed all the cute and clever garden spaces, in Jeanette's yard as well as the neighbors. We also had a VERY low-flying flock of geese fly right overhead, and watched crows chase a hawk into a neighboring conifer tree.
As other reviewers mentioned, be sure to bring your own toys and poop bags. Also be prepared to retrieve your toys from underneath the shed. Fortunately, our Jolly Ball has a handle, and there was a long cut branch that made it easy to pull out. There is still a board-wide gap in the fence with the southern neighbor, but the lowest part is blocked with some wire mesh. I think it could only become a security risk if a human/child stuck their arm through in the upper portion.
It definitely met our training needs, he had fun, and I enjoyed it to boot!
55Almost as uneventful (in a good way) as out first visit on an early Sunday morning. This was a busier Wednesday afternoon, but we didn't see or hear any other dogs.
Only things to trigger my guy was an exciting squirrel, a delivery guy next door, and a neighbor spoke to us over the fence on our way back to the car (thinking we were the hostess).
It was just as perfectly clean as before, with fresh water and plenty of room to zoom figure 8s!Julie P.
Julie P.
December 2024
Almost as uneventful (in a good way) as out first visit on an early Sunday morning. This was a busier Wednesday afternoon, but we didn't see or hear any other dogs.
Only things to trigger my guy was an exciting squirrel, a delivery guy next door, and a neighbor spoke to us over the fence on our way back to the car (thinking we were the hostess).
It was just as perfectly clean as before, with fresh water and plenty of room to zoom figure 8s!
55This was a wonderful spot for my two little dogs to explore, chase the ball, and get some zoomies out. The yard is well maintained and pleasant to hang out in while the dogs run around.Keir C.
Keir C.
April 2023
This was a wonderful spot for my two little dogs to explore, chase the ball, and get some zoomies out. The yard is well maintained and pleasant to hang out in while the dogs run around.
55This was a great back yard to give my dogs a little extra freedom. It is in walking distance for me, so it was great to have a 30 minute walk down, half an hour of play time, and a walk back. The fencing is good. The back yard is super nice and pleasant to hang out in. The owner was very nice too.Laura O.
Laura O.
April 2023
This was a great back yard to give my dogs a little extra freedom. It is in walking distance for me, so it was great to have a 30 minute walk down, half an hour of play time, and a walk back. The fencing is good. The back yard is super nice and pleasant to hang out in. The owner was very nice too.
55Wonderful spot that my pup LOVES going to. In fact, today he put on a little protest in the front yard not wanting to leave after our hour was up. The yard is clean, safe, and fully fenced in! Water is provided and there are some chairs for the human companions. There are some toys around for pups to play with. It is a great spot to give your doggo some outside off leash time! Elizabeth G.
Elizabeth G.
May 2023
Wonderful spot that my pup LOVES going to. In fact, today he put on a little protest in the front yard not wanting to leave after our hour was up. The yard is clean, safe, and fully fenced in! Water is provided and there are some chairs for the human companions. There are some toys around for pups to play with. It is a great spot to give your doggo some outside off leash time!
55Wonderful spot - clean and had everything we needed for a fun hour (even a huge and beautiful tree to provide shelter from the rain). Our pup had the best time fetching and sniffing and enjoying a safe, off leash space. Great to meet Jeanette and her adorable puppy too!Sandi F.
Sandi F.
April 2023
Wonderful spot - clean and had everything we needed for a fun hour (even a huge and beautiful tree to provide shelter from the rain). Our pup had the best time fetching and sniffing and enjoying a safe, off leash space. Great to meet Jeanette and her adorable puppy too!
55My pup had a great time sniffing and exploring! Lots of fun stuff to get into, and plenty of room to zoom. Shannon F.
Shannon F.
April 2023
My pup had a great time sniffing and exploring! Lots of fun stuff to get into, and plenty of room to zoom.
How do North Saanich's private small 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 North Saanich small dog parks
Are small 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 are 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 park users so you can find the perfect place for you and your dog. 93% of reviews on Sniffspot visits are 5 stars.
How can I find small dog parks in North Saanich?
There are 34 small dog parks in the North Saanich area. The most popular small dog park is . You can browse all of our small dog parks here.
How do I know if a small dog park works for my dog?
Start by applying basic filters, such as fencing and distractions, to find a dog park that works for your furry friends. If your dog doesn't respond to owner commands, you can visit one of our enclosed dog park areas. If your dog is reactive to other dogs, you can visit one of our small dog park sites where there are no dogs audible or visible nearby. You can see any park amenities provided, including a park bench, water for dogs or water features such as kiddie pool or water hose. If your dog loves water, you can go to a park with water features, but if they don't love water, you can avoid them. We also recommend reading reviews to check for park maintenance issues and reaching out to the host with any questions. And lastly, of course, check park hours. Many of our parks are open from dawn until dusk.
What are the requirements to bring my dog to a Sniffspot park?
We require that all dogs have basic vaccinations or equivalent titers. We do not allow dogs with a bite history. We require that owners sign our waiver and agree to follow our safety rules. We also require that pet owners follow safety protocols around water features.
Will there be other dogs at the Sniffspot park at the same time as me?
Sniffspot only allows one booking at a time and any host dogs are required to be kept away from the spot during visits. We also enforce 30 min time buffers between bookings.
If you are planning an amazing small dog park party, each Sniffspot park has their own rules regarding special events. Many parks allow doggie birthday parties, training, water parties and other event types. Event organizers need to be responsible for their guests and event organizers should coordinate with the host regarding their fun party. Make sure the park has amenities you need for your party, such as a park with lots of picnic tables with park benches.
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