55We love it here so much! Grass is kept nicely trimmed. There’s a couple of chairs and umbrellas to take break from the sun. My dog now knows “we’re going to the farm” and runs to the door in excitement. 😊Lianne P.
Lianne P.
May 2024
We love it here so much! Grass is kept nicely trimmed. There’s a couple of chairs and umbrellas to take break from the sun. My dog now knows “we’re going to the farm” and runs to the door in excitement. 😊
55Lovely spot for dogs to enjoy some offleash time. Not suitable for some reactive dogs if dog barking is a trigger. If you go early in the morning (before Erin L.
Erin L.
June 2024
Lovely spot for dogs to enjoy some offleash time. Not suitable for some reactive dogs if dog barking is a trigger. If you go early in the morning (before
55Easy access, beautiful property. My daughter and I enjoyed sitting in the shade of the umbrella while the dogs went off exploring. The grass had been cut so it was easy to walk around.I Will definitely book another session soon.Caroline d.
Caroline d.
June 2024
Easy access, beautiful property. My daughter and I enjoyed sitting in the shade of the umbrella while the dogs went off exploring. The grass had been cut so it was easy to walk around.I Will definitely book another session soon.
55Wind Ridge Farm is fantastic. Very large, clean, with a really nice combination of short and long grass and different areas for dogs to sniff around in. My coonhound was in heaven. Megan’s instructions were all very helpful. We can’t wait to come back. Leslie B.
Leslie B.
June 2024
Wind Ridge Farm is fantastic. Very large, clean, with a really nice combination of short and long grass and different areas for dogs to sniff around in. My coonhound was in heaven. Megan’s instructions were all very helpful. We can’t wait to come back.
55Nice open field with a bit of cooler forested area in the back. My dog was happy to just explore and walk around with us, play a bit of fetch. The dogs next door (kennel) were a bit noisy but it was a good distance away for my dog, who can be nervous and reactive up close with other dogs. She was definitely paying attention, but didn’t seem to be threatened or nervous about the kennel next door — there’s a good buffer from the sniff spot fenced area. Thanks for a fun and safe off-leash time! Sherry H.
Sherry H.
June 2024
Nice open field with a bit of cooler forested area in the back. My dog was happy to just explore and walk around with us, play a bit of fetch. The dogs next door (kennel) were a bit noisy but it was a good distance away for my dog, who can be nervous and reactive up close with other dogs. She was definitely paying attention, but didn’t seem to be threatened or nervous about the kennel next door — there’s a good buffer from the sniff spot fenced area. Thanks for a fun and safe off-leash time!
55Be careful at the entrance to the wooded area closest to the dog kennel…there’s some spear grass right along the pathway on both sides. It’s really unavoidable in this area at this time of the year. I don’t see any anywhere else. Lianne P.
Lianne P.
June 2024
Be careful at the entrance to the wooded area closest to the dog kennel…there’s some spear grass right along the pathway on both sides. It’s really unavoidable in this area at this time of the year. I don’t see any anywhere else.
55Amazing spot. We are in for a National dog show and our kids really neeeded a safe place to run. The hosts were so gracious and allowed us to bring more than the allotted dogs.
They all had sooooo much fun running through the field and the trail in the woods. It’s just what they needed after a long morning of showing. Coast R.
Coast R.
July 2024
Amazing spot. We are in for a National dog show and our kids really neeeded a safe place to run. The hosts were so gracious and allowed us to bring more than the allotted dogs.
They all had sooooo much fun running through the field and the trail in the woods. It’s just what they needed after a long morning of showing.
55A wonderful space! Open space to run, lots to sniff, and lots of shade for breaks from the sun. I appreciated the detailed msg re: where to park, bathroom, potential sounds/triggers. My boy is dog-reactive but was too excited to run and play to be much bothered by the sounds of neighbouring dogs. Thanks for providing this space. We will be back!Laura E.
Laura E.
July 2024
A wonderful space! Open space to run, lots to sniff, and lots of shade for breaks from the sun. I appreciated the detailed msg re: where to park, bathroom, potential sounds/triggers. My boy is dog-reactive but was too excited to run and play to be much bothered by the sounds of neighbouring dogs. Thanks for providing this space. We will be back!
55Great size field for my boys, beautiful setting and Megan is lovely. The fact that it’s a fully fenced field helps ease my mind for my young one who looses his mind when he can run free.Tish P.
Tish P.
July 2024
Great size field for my boys, beautiful setting and Megan is lovely. The fact that it’s a fully fenced field helps ease my mind for my young one who looses his mind when he can run free.
55A huge fenced in field for our dog who can’t be off leash, but want to chase a ball and sniff all the great smells? This is a terrific spot. There are 2 chairs, a small table and an umbrella for the humans. There is a bowl for water and some poop bags and even a few balls and a frisbee. We will be back!Martha E.
Martha E.
July 2024
A huge fenced in field for our dog who can’t be off leash, but want to chase a ball and sniff all the great smells? This is a terrific spot. There are 2 chairs, a small table and an umbrella for the humans. There is a bowl for water and some poop bags and even a few balls and a frisbee. We will be back!
55Great spot. My 3 large dogs had room to run. It was very dry and hot that day, so it made it hard to really get the full enjoyment out of the space. We will definitely be back when the weather cools off in the fall. Great host and helpful family members on site. Large space for the dogs to run and play. The kennel next door to the property with all the barking dogs was distracting and I had to do a lot of redirecting with my dogs to stay away from fencing. Other than that, it was a great experience for our first time.Olisha M.
Olisha M.
August 2024
Great spot. My 3 large dogs had room to run. It was very dry and hot that day, so it made it hard to really get the full enjoyment out of the space. We will definitely be back when the weather cools off in the fall. Great host and helpful family members on site. Large space for the dogs to run and play. The kennel next door to the property with all the barking dogs was distracting and I had to do a lot of redirecting with my dogs to stay away from fencing. Other than that, it was a great experience for our first time.
55Just when I thought this place couldn’t get any better, now there’s agility equipment there too. My Aussie was thrilled to go over the a-frame today and jump through the tires. So much fun! So grateful for this wonderful spot. Lianne P.
Lianne P.
August 2024
Just when I thought this place couldn’t get any better, now there’s agility equipment there too. My Aussie was thrilled to go over the a-frame today and jump through the tires. So much fun! So grateful for this wonderful spot.
55Our dog reactive pup had a great time! I understand the comments now about the kennel next door. But our dog did great and it was great exposure / training. While there are 2 fences, you can physically see the dogs. Not an issue for us, and like I said, a great opportunity for him to see & hear other dogs and practice not engaging, all while in a safe spot and off leash.
The field has a few agility obstacles, so that was fun to play on with the pup. We all had a great time and will be back. Thank you for sharing your property!Raphaelle M.
Raphaelle M.
August 2024
Our dog reactive pup had a great time! I understand the comments now about the kennel next door. But our dog did great and it was great exposure / training. While there are 2 fences, you can physically see the dogs. Not an issue for us, and like I said, a great opportunity for him to see & hear other dogs and practice not engaging, all while in a safe spot and off leash.
The field has a few agility obstacles, so that was fun to play on with the pup. We all had a great time and will be back. Thank you for sharing your property!
55This location was perfect for our pup. Exactly as advertised. A large fenced in field with some areas for the dogs to climb around and a nice little path through some trees at the back. We are glad we tried this spot and will definitely be returning.Dave S.
Dave S.
August 2024
This location was perfect for our pup. Exactly as advertised. A large fenced in field with some areas for the dogs to climb around and a nice little path through some trees at the back. We are glad we tried this spot and will definitely be returning.
55Love the new agility equipment we had fun using it … even did some sniff work around it. The dogs next door were pretty active but our girl did some great recalls so also got some training in! The field is big enough that we can all get some much needed exercise!Sally S.
Sally S.
August 2024
Love the new agility equipment we had fun using it … even did some sniff work around it. The dogs next door were pretty active but our girl did some great recalls so also got some training in! The field is big enough that we can all get some much needed exercise!
How do Saanichton'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
Designed for private play
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 Saanichton 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 Saanichton 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 49 fully fenced dog parks in the area. If your dog is reactive to other dogs, you can visit one of our 8 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 Saanichton have any fully fenced dog parks?
Sniffspot has 49 fully fenced dog parks in or near Saanichton. Browse all fully enclosed options.
Where are good dog hiking trails near Saanichton?
The Saanichton area has 4 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 George's Private Dog Park In Ladysmith.
Are there dog agility courses for rent in Saanichton?