55My dog loved playing hide and seek with us as there was a good wide open area. Lots of shade for him to cool down on this warm day. Shawna was a lovely host and would definitely come again! Jennifer C.
Jennifer C.
July 2023
My dog loved playing hide and seek with us as there was a good wide open area. Lots of shade for him to cool down on this warm day. Shawna was a lovely host and would definitely come again!
55What a fantastic spot to bring your reactive dog! Your very own private dog park. A nice open field with lots of shade to play fetch and take in nature's sounds. Then you have the trails to the other side of the property! So many ferns and ivy covered trees with little trails all intertwined for the dogs to explore. A fantastic spot to practice training for the real world if you have a pup! There are some spots on the edges with mud, but Host, Shawna has a hose and towels available for use. She also provides brushes, water and made the dogs some cookies! We will absolutely be back. We had a fantastic hour! Ashlin K.
Ashlin K.
July 2023
What a fantastic spot to bring your reactive dog! Your very own private dog park. A nice open field with lots of shade to play fetch and take in nature's sounds. Then you have the trails to the other side of the property! So many ferns and ivy covered trees with little trails all intertwined for the dogs to explore. A fantastic spot to practice training for the real world if you have a pup! There are some spots on the edges with mud, but Host, Shawna has a hose and towels available for use. She also provides brushes, water and made the dogs some cookies! We will absolutely be back. We had a fantastic hour!
55This was our first time trying Sniffspot and the dogs loved it here! It was so nice to not be on edge the entire walk and to see my dog so free!
Thank you!Beth H.
Beth H.
July 2023
This was our first time trying Sniffspot and the dogs loved it here! It was so nice to not be on edge the entire walk and to see my dog so free!
Thank you!
55This spot is absolutely amazing!
It was so heartwarming to see our reactive pup get to roam and explore of leash in a safe environment. Shawna was kind, considerate and welcoming and even left us a homemade doggy treat on our way out!
Highly recommend this space if you're looking for some private exploration time with your dog. It offers trails, a forested area and a huge private dog park.
We will be back, thank you so much! Marikla R.
Marikla R.
July 2023
This spot is absolutely amazing!
It was so heartwarming to see our reactive pup get to roam and explore of leash in a safe environment. Shawna was kind, considerate and welcoming and even left us a homemade doggy treat on our way out!
Highly recommend this space if you're looking for some private exploration time with your dog. It offers trails, a forested area and a huge private dog park.
We will be back, thank you so much!
55Beautiful property and thoughtful touches (water bowl, lawn chair, dog brush, etc.) The various trails, creek and hill make for a fun adventure!Julia H.
Julia H.
July 2023
Beautiful property and thoughtful touches (water bowl, lawn chair, dog brush, etc.) The various trails, creek and hill make for a fun adventure!
55Shawnas property is such a beautiful, safe and spacious place to explore with your pup. She thought of everything- there are chairs, bug spray, doggy hair brushes, etc. She also provided great instructions! Will definitely be back, can’t wait!Nicole G.
Nicole G.
July 2023
Shawnas property is such a beautiful, safe and spacious place to explore with your pup. She thought of everything- there are chairs, bug spray, doggy hair brushes, etc. She also provided great instructions! Will definitely be back, can’t wait!
55What an amazing place! It has everything, trails, creek, land to play and run. Both my boys had so much fun, i forgot their ball home but you know what I am glad I did as they enjoyed the place way more. This will be our go to spot for sure. Not to miss, the towels for dogs, brushes and bug spray provided by Shawna are cherry on top. Must visit!akanksha j.
akanksha j.
July 2023
What an amazing place! It has everything, trails, creek, land to play and run. Both my boys had so much fun, i forgot their ball home but you know what I am glad I did as they enjoyed the place way more. This will be our go to spot for sure. Not to miss, the towels for dogs, brushes and bug spray provided by Shawna are cherry on top. Must visit!
55Nice shady little spot with lots of trees but enough open space to play ball. The open area is on a bit of a hill that doesnt really show in photos but is still good playing area. The host left a bucket of clean drinking water as well as towel, bags and bug spray. She also gave clear directions to access the spot. I only booked an hour as I figured that would be long enough with the heat but we easily could have spent another hour. Chelsea J.
Chelsea J.
August 2023
Nice shady little spot with lots of trees but enough open space to play ball. The open area is on a bit of a hill that doesnt really show in photos but is still good playing area. The host left a bucket of clean drinking water as well as towel, bags and bug spray. She also gave clear directions to access the spot. I only booked an hour as I figured that would be long enough with the heat but we easily could have spent another hour.
55Lovely property!! Shawna is extremely helpful and very nice. They have a whole trail system in their backyard, it is amazing! We will be back soon :) Kyra C.
Kyra C.
August 2023
Lovely property!! Shawna is extremely helpful and very nice. They have a whole trail system in their backyard, it is amazing! We will be back soon :)
55Beautiful farm with large play area and lots of fun trails to explore. Shawna also provided my dog with water, toys, poop bags and bug spray, and some other supplies. My dog had a blast. It is a great place for him to explore in a calm and playful state. He did not want to leave by the end of it. The neighbor's dog's a bit reactive, but did not cause any trouble to us (having a good recall helps, so your fur baby won't go to close). I would definitely like to come back. Danny L.
Danny L.
August 2023
Beautiful farm with large play area and lots of fun trails to explore. Shawna also provided my dog with water, toys, poop bags and bug spray, and some other supplies. My dog had a blast. It is a great place for him to explore in a calm and playful state. He did not want to leave by the end of it. The neighbor's dog's a bit reactive, but did not cause any trouble to us (having a good recall helps, so your fur baby won't go to close). I would definitely like to come back.
55This is such a wonderful spot! It was bigger than I expected - the open grass area is large and has lots of space for the dogs to run around. There are quite a few trees so a good amount of shade too. There is also a network of small trails which we had fun exploring. The creek had a tiny bit of water so my dogs could lay down to cool off, but it was pretty muddy. We didn’t mind though. It is a very quiet spot! Karly H.
Karly H.
August 2023
This is such a wonderful spot! It was bigger than I expected - the open grass area is large and has lots of space for the dogs to run around. There are quite a few trees so a good amount of shade too. There is also a network of small trails which we had fun exploring. The creek had a tiny bit of water so my dogs could lay down to cool off, but it was pretty muddy. We didn’t mind though. It is a very quiet spot!
55Feels like a small park. Didn’t expect the trails to be as nice as they were. Nice open area for off leash/training my German shepherd. Overall good experience - a good mix of trails and open field. Would come here again! Jas S.
Jas S.
August 2023
Feels like a small park. Didn’t expect the trails to be as nice as they were. Nice open area for off leash/training my German shepherd. Overall good experience - a good mix of trails and open field. Would come here again!
55Thank you for sharing your beautiful space. With having a reactive dog this was a wonderful safe place to be able to use. We had a lovely time and look forward to visiting again. Many thanks again ShawnaAlison L.
Alison L.
August 2023
Thank you for sharing your beautiful space. With having a reactive dog this was a wonderful safe place to be able to use. We had a lovely time and look forward to visiting again. Many thanks again Shawna
55Jasper and I had a lovely time at Freedom Farm. Really enjoyed the trails..provided some nice shade even in midday. Thank you Shawna for sharing your lovely property. Nancy M.
Nancy M.
August 2023
Jasper and I had a lovely time at Freedom Farm. Really enjoyed the trails..provided some nice shade even in midday. Thank you Shawna for sharing your lovely property.
55We were in the area so thought we would check this place out. Sweet little spot, we scouted out the whole place including the field, little paths and muddy creek. My dog had a great little on-leash sniffari and areas to avoid were clearly marked. The only challenge for us was the squirrels on the way up to/back from the field - if your dog has prey drive you might want to allow extra time 😂 #thattimeofyearRachael W.
Rachael W.
September 2023
We were in the area so thought we would check this place out. Sweet little spot, we scouted out the whole place including the field, little paths and muddy creek. My dog had a great little on-leash sniffari and areas to avoid were clearly marked. The only challenge for us was the squirrels on the way up to/back from the field - if your dog has prey drive you might want to allow extra time 😂 #thattimeofyear
55Toby and I had a great time at Freedom Farm! I msged my cell number to Shawna after I booked and she shared some super helpful videos and a map of her property. The space was very clean and well maintained. Toby had a great time exploring the trails and sniffing around! Clare L.
Clare L.
September 2023
Toby and I had a great time at Freedom Farm! I msged my cell number to Shawna after I booked and she shared some super helpful videos and a map of her property. The space was very clean and well maintained. Toby had a great time exploring the trails and sniffing around!
How do North Vancouver'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 North Vancouver 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.