55What a wonderful SniffSpot, Christy!!! Just the right size property to run the pups and have a "cooler" evening summer playtime in a beautiful setting! Love the attention to detail! Love the chickens and can't wait until you set up your farmstand!! I will definitely be back! We can't wait to meet Cooper! Kourtney K.
Kourtney K.
August 2024
What a wonderful SniffSpot, Christy!!! Just the right size property to run the pups and have a "cooler" evening summer playtime in a beautiful setting! Love the attention to detail! Love the chickens and can't wait until you set up your farmstand!! I will definitely be back! We can't wait to meet Cooper!
55Such a wonderful sniff spot!!! No kidding feels like a mini forest all to yourself. My pup had an absolute blast running around and sniffing everything and I got some great exercises going up and down hills. There’s also a little creek where my pup splashed in to cool off after running for an hour. He had the biggest smile! And the host is so sweet and lovely with a sign addressed to myself and my pup at the entrance, plus a little goodie bag waiting for us when it was time to leave! Definitely will come back and bring more pup friends with us :) Maria T.
Maria T.
June 2023
Such a wonderful sniff spot!!! No kidding feels like a mini forest all to yourself. My pup had an absolute blast running around and sniffing everything and I got some great exercises going up and down hills. There’s also a little creek where my pup splashed in to cool off after running for an hour. He had the biggest smile! And the host is so sweet and lovely with a sign addressed to myself and my pup at the entrance, plus a little goodie bag waiting for us when it was time to leave! Definitely will come back and bring more pup friends with us :)
55This is one of my favorite sniff spots!! I’ve always wanted to hike with my dogs off leash & this place let’s me do just that. They also leave treats for you to come back to when you’re done. Sweetest little touch! Giselle G.
Giselle G.
June 2023
This is one of my favorite sniff spots!! I’ve always wanted to hike with my dogs off leash & this place let’s me do just that. They also leave treats for you to come back to when you’re done. Sweetest little touch!
55This is the single best sniffspot! The host was incredible, friendly and welcoming. An hour was not enough time, but we will be back as many times as possible this summer! Becca R.
Becca R.
May 2023
This is the single best sniffspot! The host was incredible, friendly and welcoming. An hour was not enough time, but we will be back as many times as possible this summer!
55We loved this spot!! Lots of room to run and sniff, beautiful woods for everyone to enjoy, and it was so fun saying hello to the friendly goats! We brought toys (and were appreciative of the ones the host provided) but didn’t end up needing them because it was so fun to just explore for a while. We appreciated the welcoming touches like the personalized sign and treats! We got good and muddy and loved letting our city pup let loose for a while. Thank you, we’d love to come back soon!Alissa S.
Alissa S.
May 2023
We loved this spot!! Lots of room to run and sniff, beautiful woods for everyone to enjoy, and it was so fun saying hello to the friendly goats! We brought toys (and were appreciative of the ones the host provided) but didn’t end up needing them because it was so fun to just explore for a while. We appreciated the welcoming touches like the personalized sign and treats! We got good and muddy and loved letting our city pup let loose for a while. Thank you, we’d love to come back soon!
55Wow, this place is really special! This was my first time visiting and Grace has thought of everything. My pup and I had a blast exploring this big, beautiful property. Just make sure to wear boots you can get muddy and bring a towel in case your dog decides to check out the creek. We both enjoyed the special treat that the host left for us at the end. Arielle F.
Arielle F.
April 2023
Wow, this place is really special! This was my first time visiting and Grace has thought of everything. My pup and I had a blast exploring this big, beautiful property. Just make sure to wear boots you can get muddy and bring a towel in case your dog decides to check out the creek. We both enjoyed the special treat that the host left for us at the end.
55Loved going here, plenty of space for my pup to run and play, beautiful scenery with water to let my dog run and get used to different sights and smells. Host is very sweet, she gave us human treats and a treat for our pup! Definitely will book again! Logan D.
Logan D.
April 2023
Loved going here, plenty of space for my pup to run and play, beautiful scenery with water to let my dog run and get used to different sights and smells. Host is very sweet, she gave us human treats and a treat for our pup! Definitely will book again!
55We had a wonderful visit to this spot. The trails through the peaceful woods were well groomed and nice and wide. There was a lot of great areas for sniffing and secure fencing! My dogs had a blast playing in the creek, so be sure and take some towels. Grace is an exceptional host and there was professional signage. We felt very welcome here and will definitely return!Wendy K.
Wendy K.
April 2023
We had a wonderful visit to this spot. The trails through the peaceful woods were well groomed and nice and wide. There was a lot of great areas for sniffing and secure fencing! My dogs had a blast playing in the creek, so be sure and take some towels. Grace is an exceptional host and there was professional signage. We felt very welcome here and will definitely return!
55We had a great experience at this Sniffspot. Grace put several personal touches into our first visit. We had a very nice time. If you have dogs with physical limitations, talk to Grace before your visit. The hill is very steep and may be too demanding.Kristin R.
Kristin R.
April 2023
We had a great experience at this Sniffspot. Grace put several personal touches into our first visit. We had a very nice time. If you have dogs with physical limitations, talk to Grace before your visit. The hill is very steep and may be too demanding.
55My pup had lots of fun running around. Thank you for a fun time! I appreciated being able to meet the owner Grace and say hi before going in. There were some nice extra touches as well. Malia A.
Malia A.
March 2023
My pup had lots of fun running around. Thank you for a fun time! I appreciated being able to meet the owner Grace and say hi before going in. There were some nice extra touches as well.
55Great spot! Lots of hills and forest for the dogs to explore and a stream for them to wade in. The host was lovely and even left the dogs some treats when we left. We will definitely be back!Elizabeth N.
Elizabeth N.
March 2023
Great spot! Lots of hills and forest for the dogs to explore and a stream for them to wade in. The host was lovely and even left the dogs some treats when we left. We will definitely be back!
55This spot was great, and the host was lovely and took the time to add very sweet and personal touches. Visiting the goats on the property (in their own pen, not in the Sniffspot area) was such a highlight for our dog and baby both. We had a blast!Kelli K.
Kelli K.
March 2023
This spot was great, and the host was lovely and took the time to add very sweet and personal touches. Visiting the goats on the property (in their own pen, not in the Sniffspot area) was such a highlight for our dog and baby both. We had a blast!
55I wish I could rate this Sniffspot 6 stars! This app has been a blessing to our reactive dog, but this spot takes the cake! The space, the owner, everything was awesome! I wish I could account to come everyday! Beautiful spot to sit and read, or get some hiking in yourself! SeanahLisa C.
SeanahLisa C.
March 2023
I wish I could rate this Sniffspot 6 stars! This app has been a blessing to our reactive dog, but this spot takes the cake! The space, the owner, everything was awesome! I wish I could account to come everyday! Beautiful spot to sit and read, or get some hiking in yourself!
55We had a great time with our 3 dogs exploring all of the trails, they especially loved splashing in the creek! Lots of hills so the humans got a good workout too. Grace was so nice greeting us and showing us around, and we left with some fresh eggs! Definitely will be back! Lindsay E.
Lindsay E.
March 2023
We had a great time with our 3 dogs exploring all of the trails, they especially loved splashing in the creek! Lots of hills so the humans got a good workout too. Grace was so nice greeting us and showing us around, and we left with some fresh eggs! Definitely will be back!
55Wonderful spot on acreage to let our little pack free run. The hosts, Grace & Brian, left no stone unturned. Gracious, easy to communicate with and detail oriented. There’s a creek, outhouse, water bowls, poop bags…. This was our first experience with SniffSpot and love the concept. Great location to safely work on recall too! Jennifer B.
Jennifer B.
March 2023
Wonderful spot on acreage to let our little pack free run. The hosts, Grace & Brian, left no stone unturned. Gracious, easy to communicate with and detail oriented. There’s a creek, outhouse, water bowls, poop bags…. This was our first experience with SniffSpot and love the concept. Great location to safely work on recall too!
How do Shawnigan Lake's private dog fields 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 Shawnigan Lake dog fields
Are dog fields safe?
If you are looking for an adventure, but also looking for safety, Sniffspot dog fields are a great option. While public dog parks have a number of safety issues, such as aggressive dogs, distracted dog owners, disease transmission and general cleanliness, Sniffspot dog parks are much safer than public dog parks. With Sniffspot all bookings are private space for just you and doggy friends you bring with you and we require all dogs to be vaccinated (or have equivalent titers). Especially for training, privacy is ideal. Contrary to public dog parks, all Sniffspot locations are vetted and reviewed by guests so you can find the perfect place for you and your dog for off leash exercise or outdoor training. 93% of reviews on Sniffspot visits are 5 stars, while public dog parks often do not even have verified reviews. All payment is done securely online by credit card in a few simple clicks.
All park rental information is available online. Start by filtering parks by fencing, size and distractions, to find a private spot that works for your dog. If your dog has poor recall, you can visit one of our secure fields. If your dog is reactive to other dogs, you can visit one of our dog fields where there are no dogs audible or visible nearby. You can review the details of the listing to make sure it works as your desired activity space, for example, safe dog exercise, dog training, a stress-free adventure with your furry friend or even a puppy event. You can even check the park amenities chart for amenities such as indoor training facilities, agility field, synthetic turf, exercise balls or field parking availability in advance. If inclement weather is an issue or poor field conditions, you can reschedule your visit up to 2 hours in advance.
What are the requirements to bring my dog to a Sniffspot dog field?
We require that all four-legged friends have basic vaccinations or equivalent titers. We do not allow dogs with a bite history. We require that guests sign our waiver and agree to follow our safety rules. Make sure to check host rules before visiting to ensure, for instance, that you are following allowable sports activities rules and any special events rules.
Will there be other dogs at the Sniffspot field at the same time as me?
No. Facility rentals are for private play time and any host dogs are required to be kept away from the area during visits, so this is perfect for a private adventure for you and your doggie friends, and perhaps a human friend. Hosts understand that many guests have dogs in training and are nervous owners. So when you book a Sniffspot dog field you have the entire private spot to yourself. We also enforce 30 min time buffers between time slots so you will not run into other guest dogs or a previous person when coming or leaving in the field parking area. Some hosts may have multiple fields, but there is always a buffer between fields.