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SaanichtonBritish ColumbiaV8M 1W5CA
4.9245
55My dog had a wonderful visit today at the off leash park. It was so nice to see her be able to run wild and free, while in a safe and controlled environment. The agility equipment was a nice touch and she had fun with it.
55Amazing!! Our dogs had the best time!!
55Great field! I was able to train my dogs with the distraction of dogs barking in the surrounding area along with agility. Megan was quick to answer & lovely to speak with!
55My dogs love it here!
45The property is very secure with high fencing. There are plenty of separation between the acreage and other properties. There is a 20ish ft of buffer between the area and the kennel next door. The back of the area is nicely shaded with the fence line brought in from the actual property line, creating about 3 ft of buffer again. There are some agility setups. Highly recommend bringing your own water and bowl because I have very little faith that every owner actually vaccinate their pups. There are 2 Goldens(?) as you pull up to the back of the house. This is not a negative thing, just to be aware if your dogs are as reactive as mine are. The off-leash entry is straight through the "hoop" building as the instruction reads. It's the half-shelter without a shelter. We'll be back...
55Love this place for my dogs. It's exactly as described. Recently they added an agility ramp and tires.
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!
55We’re regulars, love this spot!
55Love this private dog park it’s peaceful and perfect if you are travelling or in the Saanich area
55Just love the new obstacle course! Thank you!
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Wind Ridge Farm Field

Saanichton, British Columbia
Fully Fenced
1 acre
4.9245 reviews
Top spot
Sniffpass
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Hosted by Megan S.

Wind Ridge Farm Field

Saanichton, British Columbia
Host avatar
Hosted by Megan S.
Sniffpass
4.9245 reviews
Top spot
Sniffpass
Fully Fenced
1 acre
Wind Ridge Farm Field - Saanichton, British Columbia
Wind Ridge Farm Field - Saanichton, British Columbia
Wind Ridge Farm Field - Saanichton, British Columbia

Fencing

Enclosure

Fully Fenced

Fencing height (at lowest point)

5 ft

93% of guests said fencing at this spot was secure enough to contain their dogs

Gaps or holes in fence: Gaps

Fencing type(s): Cattle with wire mesh

Fencing details:

Barb Wire section of fencing facing the Kennel has been updated to be cattle wire :) majority of this sniff spot is cattle wire. There is some barb wire still located in the forest that will hopefully be cleared this summer, it's an older p...
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Designed for private play
Only the people and dogs in your booking are allowed in the spot during your visit.

Distractions seen/heard from the spot

Other dogsYes

Other dogs

Yes (Always)

I personally own 2 dogs. I have a 1 year old golden retriever named Scout and a coonhound puppy named Daisy They have a separate fenced in yard connected to the actual house. You can't miss it as you drive in, it is the place with the trampoline. I try my best to bring my dogs inside while people unload and load their cars so if you book day of please text me 2509208914 so I can bring my dogs inside to avoid them seeing you unload your car because they alert-bark. We are also located next to Puppy Love, a professional kennel. So there a puppy love dog run within vision but separated between two separate fencing. Puppy Love's fencing is very tall and sturdy. But be mindful the kennel is there and if that is an issue just do not book. You may also encounter leashed dogs of visitors who are finishing up their spot or just arriving. This isn't usually an issue as people tend to book with a 30 minute break in between. This 30 minuet break in between visits is when my own two dogs get to run free. THUS the reason people may encounter them in the yard ahhaha I don't lock them up in a box. An encounter between dogs beyond the sniff spot is to be expected. If it is an issue then just don't book. Think of this like a horse stable. You're bringing your horse into some horse stables where they will indeed pass some horses to get to the rented paddock. But within the rented paddock your horse is alone. AND YET surrounding this paddock are still other horses in view. Yet within the sniff spot itself your dog finally finds peace and tranquility protected by space and the fencing ;) AT ANYTIME please call or text my dad glenn 2508962860 or myself 2509208914 if you have any concerns while visiting. I am a very friendly person. But I understand majority of people who visit do not want to meet me and chat. It makes total sense to just park and get on with spending time with your dog :) But if you want to meet and chat just text or call me or even ring my door bell.

GUEST FEEDBACK

93% of guests saw/heard

Designed for private play
Only the people and dogs in your booking are allowed in the spot during your visit.

Other domestic animalsYes

Other domestic animals

Yes (Always)

As stated in a few other places. There are 2 dogs that are very friendly named Scout (age 1 golden retriever) and Daisy (Black and Tan Coonhound, about 5 months old now). My dogs are always in a private family fenced in yard and they may be in this area when you drive into the drive way of this private family farm. They should not be running loose at any times on the property. You will see their private fenced in area when you enter the drive way... it is also the place where there is a trampoline/kids toys connected to the actual family home. My two dogs Scout and Daisy are in and out of the house in that fenced in area. I try my best to bring them in when people are loading and unloading cars because they "alert bark". They are very friendly and snuggly. They have no history of biting or being agressive. At public dog parks they are very well socialized. But this is their home, so obviously they will bark when a new car comes into the drive way. This is a very natural response. If your dog doesnt do that... I would be concerned. But yes, please give me a moment to bring them in to make loading Tand unloading easier. Please understand in between visits they need to have a time to be outside as well. I can not trap them in a box. Please text or call me before arrival if barking dogs may alarm you especially on a weekend, just to give me a heads up your coming up the driveway. Weekends are very busy and I can not keep my own dogs locked up on beautiful days, The sniff spot being rented is not the entire farm just the far back fenced in field). Other domesticated animals include the barn cats. The two orange cats are named Tiger and Scratch and they are very friendly to pick up and pet. They love kids and dogs. The two black cats don't like being picked up by people they don't know.

GUEST FEEDBACK

37% of guests saw/heard

Designed for private play
Only the people and dogs in your booking are allowed in the spot during your visit.

Other peopleYes

Other people

Yes (Always)

Kid friendly zone. Kids will not be in the designated SNIFF SPOT field during times there are guests. But note they will not be staying inside. Kids may be biking on the drive way which is away from the fenced in designated SNIFF SPOT field so please drive slow. This is a working farm, so expect tractor sounds, loading trucks near the parking area. You are not renting the entire property. It is just the back field fenced off that is the private sniff spot. KEEP dogs on leash until that specific area. ALSO please expect workers on the farm. The sniff spot that is being rented that is for the private sniff spot usage is the back enclosed field. So control dogs and be respectful of people you meet on the farm. The """workers""" are the property owner, my dad Glenn and my Brother Carson. As a working farm, there are also people coming in and out to pick up eggs at the egg stand, picking up plants (My dad sells blueberry plants. Be mindful some of these people picking up plants may not listen or read our messages about keeping their dogs on a leash. Everyone invited to the farm to pick up plants and eggs have been written in messages to keep their dogs on a leash until they reach the sniff spot. With that said, keep in mind that many people can not read, on private property and out in public, reading is hard for many people. So please keep dogs on leash until the sniff spot area and do not visit this spot if your dog can not be controlled around people or other dogs.

GUEST FEEDBACK

38% of guests saw/heard

Designed for private play
Only the people and dogs in your booking are allowed in the spot during your visit.

Private entrySometimes

Private entry

Sometimes

PARK near white barns (gravel spot is a good spot too, just please avoid the hayfield). We are asking people to avoid walking through that hayfield. Please walk through the hoop building. When you enter the drive way, the hoop building can not be missed. It is where my dad sells plants, it's a big concrete pad that is easy to walk through. Once you walk through the hoop building you will see a small trampled path from the hoop building to the "sniff spot" fenced in 1 acre field. You will see the gate to the field, usually with blue signs on the gate door (but they tend to blow away), so if you don't see the blue signs, then you will be the two chairs by the door. If at anytime you need to chat or want to meet your first time visiting please text or call me 2509208914. Majority of people don't tend to want to meet. BUT THIS DOES NOT MEAN I AM NOT WECOMING ahah

Designed for private play
Only the people and dogs in your booking are allowed in the spot during your visit.

Amenities

Field

Dog drinking water

Chairs

Indoor restroom available

Woods

Trash can


Pricing
$12 per dog per hour

50% off all dogs after the 1st dog

25% off hourly price for 30 min visit

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Location

Saanichton, British Columbia

Description

****IMPORTANT: all prices listed are in USD and guests will be charged in USD so it is around 15 canadian*** This is a mostly open area farm field. Space includes a small wooded area within the fenced area. Bathroom available on site in the smaller barn. SMOKE FREE ZONE. Pick up after dogs, garbage bin provided. There are a few seniors visiting with mobility issues which is taken into consideration when there is poop left behind. You can always message me and let me know a general area and I can try to run out and pick it up between the next visit. There are some small gaps in the fence, so this is a great spot for large and medium sized dogs. Not a spot recommended for small dogs or severely reactive. Please keep dogs leashed until it is your time slot and are in the designated area and keep in mind you may pass another dog owner with their dog on a leash leaving or entering the spot. IF YOU CAN NOT CONTROL YOUR DOG ON A LEASH WHEN PASSING ANOTHER DOG PLEASE DO NOT BOOK THIS SPOT. Lots of seniors visit this spot and they may need some extra time to walk to their cars. For the most part spacing between guests has been good. Please read the essential rules the website has suggested in order to keep this a fun and safe place for dogs. Guests can be blocked from booking again if they do not respect the space or who are rude to me. Please check the spot descriptions for all details regarding animals on the property. Do not book after you read the description if you think it is not a proper fit for your dog. My phone number is 2509208914 and my dad's is 2508962860. Text or call if at anytime you need anything. This number is repeated in multiple places, including the welcome message. SPRING AND SUMMER ANNOUNCEMENTS *We will be adding a doggy splash pad and a kiddie pool with fresh water as an add on option. *shade umbrellas are out of storage and I just have to wash them... so they are coming very soon. *I am in the works of creating a full enclosed cat park. So if you are also a cat person or know a cat person please share my other link to book through the Swimply App. Similar to sniff spot but the insurance coverage is slightly different for cats ahah. "Scratch's Spot - Cat Nature Spot" https://swimply.com/pooldetails/70437?utm_source=pdp_share_button&utm_medium=website&utm_campaign=70437. You can also book that spot for puppy training, as it will be a more controlled smaller space 18 ft long. This will have a little drawing table/play kitchen/play house for kids set up in the corner, and chairs. For people who don't have cats you can still book the space and visit my two friendly orange cats. The orange cats on the property are very people/kid friendly. The black/white cats are loving only to immediate family members. Thank you to all our visitors. It's been wonderful seeing so many happy dogs.

Cleanliness

99% of guests said this spot was as clean as expected during their visit.

Hazards

Rocks within field, uneven ground.

Extras

Field Play and Care$15

Megan is offering a dog walking service through Paw Shake, and you can also book supervised playtime through Sniff Spot. This includes 30 minutes to 2 hours of play and exercise while you run errands or relax in the chair or your car. You’ll need to register your dog for a time slot and select this extra. Be sure to arrange in advance so Megan is available to supervise your pup. Activities include frisbee, ball play, an exercise walk, and time for free-roam sniffing in the field for a fun.


Host Rules

Minimum visit length
30 minutes
Required advanced notice for visits
1 hour
Max dogs per booking
11
Is the host present?
I prefer to meet my guests on their first visits
Additional rules

Not a recommended place for dogs with extreme aggression with the kennel next door. I would recommend reaching out to professional rehabilitation centers/facilities in Victoria for professional guidance. Smoke free area. Please be mindful this is a farm field not a sports field, so there will be some rocks, uneven ground. Remember when booking that this platform is in US dollars so I've tried to set the price to be around 14/15 dollars Canadian. You will see it listed at 11 dollars American. Two chairs provided for sitting but please ask if you would like more chairs to be placed out and if you require a small table on request. Garbage can provided please pick up after dogs as this is a kid friendly zone. PLEASE READ THE AUTOMATIC WELCOME MESSAGE THAT IS SENT WHEN YOU BOOK IT WILL INCLUDE ALL DETAILS ON ADDRESS and HOW TO WALK TO THE PARK ENTERANCE.


Community safety rules
Dogs must be leashed when entering and exiting the spot.
Make sure the area is safe and secure before bringing your dog in.
Never enter a spot before your booking start time and never leave late.
Pick up after your dogs. Leave the spot as it was when you arrived.
Always review and abide by spot specific rules.
Unless otherwise stated, restrooms are not available on site.

Booking Policies

Community safety rules
Dogs must be leashed when entering and exiting the spot.
Make sure the area is safe and secure before bringing your dog in.
Never enter a spot before your booking start time and never leave late.
Pick up after your dogs. Leave the spot as it was when you arrived.
Always review and abide by spot specific rules.
Unless otherwise stated, restrooms are not available on site.

In addition, please make sure to read Sniffspot's booking policies


Booking Policies
Only one booking is allowed at a time at any spot and there is an enforced 30 min buffer between all bookings to ensure dogs in separate bookings do not meet.
This spot is set for Booking, which means you will be instantly confirmed for any booking you request. You will receive the address and access instruction immediately following booking.
Visits can be moved or cancelled up to 2 hours before a visit.
Visits can be extended and dogs can be added throughout the visit.

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Megan S.

Joined in February 2024

Hello, my name is Megan and I am a stay at home mom. This is a 5 acre farm located in Saanichton, near Island View Beach. We also sell blueberries, cedar trees, gooseberry, raspberry, heather, boxwood and rosemary plants and farm fresh eggs at the drive way egg stand.


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