55This sniffspot is amazing. Thanks, Sylvia! The dogs had a blast. They ran laps around the property and even went into the pond for good measure. The space is beautiful, relaxing, and has lots of spots to sit in nature. The covered shelter was great for when we got hit with the downpour. Thanks again. We'll be back.Renee L.
Renee L.
October 2024
This sniffspot is amazing. Thanks, Sylvia! The dogs had a blast. They ran laps around the property and even went into the pond for good measure. The space is beautiful, relaxing, and has lots of spots to sit in nature. The covered shelter was great for when we got hit with the downpour. Thanks again. We'll be back.
Sylvia's 5 Acre Partially Fenced Private Dog Park In Shawnigan Lake | Sniffspot
55Sylvia has a beautiful spot for dogs to play! Our dogs especially loved her large pond! They had an absolute blast! There is a partial barbed wire fence around the property, but the play area is behind her house and well back from the quiet road in front of the house. Sylvia is a great host. I had a few questions as a new Sniffspot user and she answered them very promptly! Thank you Sylvia! Tracy R.
Tracy R.
November 2024
Sylvia has a beautiful spot for dogs to play! Our dogs especially loved her large pond! They had an absolute blast! There is a partial barbed wire fence around the property, but the play area is behind her house and well back from the quiet road in front of the house. Sylvia is a great host. I had a few questions as a new Sniffspot user and she answered them very promptly! Thank you Sylvia!
Sylvia's 5 Acre Partially Fenced Private Dog Park In Shawnigan Lake | Sniffspot
55Best Sniffspot so far!!! My dogs had a wonderful time. Definitely booking again! The property was gorgeous! Lots of room to roam, swim, play ball and hike. Every dog would love this place… I guarantee it! Olisha M.
Olisha M.
November 2024
Best Sniffspot so far!!! My dogs had a wonderful time. Definitely booking again! The property was gorgeous! Lots of room to roam, swim, play ball and hike. Every dog would love this place… I guarantee it!
Sylvia's 5 Acre Partially Fenced Private Dog Park In Shawnigan Lake | Sniffspot
55We had such a fantastic and relaxing time at Sylvia's spot this morning. This spot has almost anything you would want - water features and streams to splash in, forest trail, open areas for fetch and even a treehouse! Very clean, private, and easy to find. Balls, poopbags and chairs for humans to sit. we can't wait to come back. Thank you so much!Shannon K.
Shannon K.
December 2024
We had such a fantastic and relaxing time at Sylvia's spot this morning. This spot has almost anything you would want - water features and streams to splash in, forest trail, open areas for fetch and even a treehouse! Very clean, private, and easy to find. Balls, poopbags and chairs for humans to sit. we can't wait to come back. Thank you so much!
Sylvia's 5 Acre Partially Fenced Private Dog Park In Shawnigan Lake | Sniffspot
55So much fun! There were Chuck-Its to play fetch and the pond and creek were a hit. Can’t wait for my energetic pup to have a solid snooze now. Thanks, Sylvia!Brittany L.
Brittany L.
December 2024
So much fun! There were Chuck-Its to play fetch and the pond and creek were a hit. Can’t wait for my energetic pup to have a solid snooze now. Thanks, Sylvia!
Sylvia's 5 Acre Partially Fenced Private Dog Park In Shawnigan Lake | Sniffspot
55Great spot! Communication was clear and my dogs enjoyed exploring and playing with some dog toys that they had available! Would go there again! Stephanie N.
Stephanie N.
January 2025
Great spot! Communication was clear and my dogs enjoyed exploring and playing with some dog toys that they had available! Would go there again!
Peaceful mini-retreat with field & woods | Sniffspot
55Both dogs and their humans LOVED this place, and we look forward to coming back often! The open field was so fun to run in, and then when we got back to the woods... wow, was it ever beautiful! The trails were well marked and fresh straw laid down in muddy spots. There is water for both dogs and humans, and places to sit and relax. We loved it so much and cannot wait to return. Barb was a delight while introducing us to her property. Robynne S.
Robynne S.
February 2021
Both dogs and their humans LOVED this place, and we look forward to coming back often! The open field was so fun to run in, and then when we got back to the woods... wow, was it ever beautiful! The trails were well marked and fresh straw laid down in muddy spots. There is water for both dogs and humans, and places to sit and relax. We loved it so much and cannot wait to return. Barb was a delight while introducing us to her property.
Peaceful mini-retreat with field & woods | Sniffspot
55Amazing sniffspot with fantastic hosts. Beautiful well maintained field and the best trails we’ve found on sniffspot. We spend hours here and it’s always worth the drive from Seattle.Jordan G.
Jordan G.
February 2021
Amazing sniffspot with fantastic hosts. Beautiful well maintained field and the best trails we’ve found on sniffspot. We spend hours here and it’s always worth the drive from Seattle.
Peaceful mini-retreat with field & woods | Sniffspot
55Great spot to bring your dogs and let them run wild. The whole 20 acres is fenced so no worries about losing your pup. There are seasonal ponds to splash in and woods to romp around. There is also a huge field to play chuck-it. It is dog heaven. My two Broholmers had the time of their lives and they live on 5 acres of their own but this was all new terrain with lots of wonderful smells and trails to check out. They were two happy, tired dogs by the time we left. We will definitely be back.
Thanks Barb for sharing your amazing property. You couldn't have been more gracious and kind. Lisa C.
Lisa C.
March 2021
Great spot to bring your dogs and let them run wild. The whole 20 acres is fenced so no worries about losing your pup. There are seasonal ponds to splash in and woods to romp around. There is also a huge field to play chuck-it. It is dog heaven. My two Broholmers had the time of their lives and they live on 5 acres of their own but this was all new terrain with lots of wonderful smells and trails to check out. They were two happy, tired dogs by the time we left. We will definitely be back.
Thanks Barb for sharing your amazing property. You couldn't have been more gracious and kind.
Peaceful mini-retreat with field & woods | Sniffspot
55Barb is a friendly and gracious host who explains the layout of the property well. There is an interesting mix of field and forest with a clearly marked trail through the woods. This is a great spot for dogs who enjoy a diversity of terrain and who have decent recall skills. Because this great spot is 20 acres, it's big enough that if your dog likes to explore far afield and doesn't have solid recall, you could lose sight of them for a bit. Just be aware of this and be prepared to get a little extra exercise if you need to track them down :)Lucy M.
Lucy M.
March 2021
Barb is a friendly and gracious host who explains the layout of the property well. There is an interesting mix of field and forest with a clearly marked trail through the woods. This is a great spot for dogs who enjoy a diversity of terrain and who have decent recall skills. Because this great spot is 20 acres, it's big enough that if your dog likes to explore far afield and doesn't have solid recall, you could lose sight of them for a bit. Just be aware of this and be prepared to get a little extra exercise if you need to track them down :)
Peaceful mini-retreat with field & woods | Sniffspot
55Paths are fabulous today. Great bridge and straw placements. The improvements just keep happening. Thanks for the rejuvenating time today. Wonder and I both feel better after our visit. 💛🐕🦺💛Jane M.
Jane M.
March 2021
Paths are fabulous today. Great bridge and straw placements. The improvements just keep happening. Thanks for the rejuvenating time today. Wonder and I both feel better after our visit. 💛🐕🦺💛
Peaceful mini-retreat with field & woods | Sniffspot
55I will definitely be bringing my dog Gemma back to this amazing Sniff Spot. Not only was there a huge open fenced field to be able to play chuk it with my dog but then we entered into wooded area for a fun adventure.Devona M.
Devona M.
March 2021
I will definitely be bringing my dog Gemma back to this amazing Sniff Spot. Not only was there a huge open fenced field to be able to play chuk it with my dog but then we entered into wooded area for a fun adventure.
Peaceful mini-retreat with field & woods | Sniffspot
55We just got back from an hour in heaven. The puppy dog’s loved it!!! Thank you so much for sharing your place with us. We can’t wait to come back!❤️🐾Kathryn B.
Kathryn B.
March 2021
We just got back from an hour in heaven. The puppy dog’s loved it!!! Thank you so much for sharing your place with us. We can’t wait to come back!❤️🐾
Peaceful mini-retreat with field & woods | Sniffspot
55Great experience for my dog and myself. The host was very helpful introducing the property which is well set up for a total outdoor fun time.
Andy D.
Andy D.
March 2021
Great experience for my dog and myself. The host was very helpful introducing the property which is well set up for a total outdoor fun time.
Peaceful mini-retreat with field & woods | Sniffspot
55Absolutely wonderful!! It was such a gem to find this spot and that it is indeed fully fenced! The host was so kind to meet us and give us a lay of the land. The trails in the woods are beautiful. It's incredibly quiet there as well. We'll be back, our dogs had a blast! Amanda A.
Amanda A.
April 2021
Absolutely wonderful!! It was such a gem to find this spot and that it is indeed fully fenced! The host was so kind to meet us and give us a lay of the land. The trails in the woods are beautiful. It's incredibly quiet there as well. We'll be back, our dogs had a blast!
Peaceful mini-retreat with field & woods | Sniffspot
55This Sniffspot is amazing. It is so beautiful and has plenty of room for your fur pups to run around and explore! i will be reccomending this spot to anyone I know and will defenitly be back in the future :) Also the host is the sweetest and super nice was super helpful explaing what was available and where! You can tell she has spent a lot of time making this a spot that you can truly enjoy. sadly my phone died or else i would upload so many pictures ☀️Ariana C.
Ariana C.
April 2021
This Sniffspot is amazing. It is so beautiful and has plenty of room for your fur pups to run around and explore! i will be reccomending this spot to anyone I know and will defenitly be back in the future :) Also the host is the sweetest and super nice was super helpful explaing what was available and where! You can tell she has spent a lot of time making this a spot that you can truly enjoy. sadly my phone died or else i would upload so many pictures ☀️
How do Shawnigan Lake'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
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 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. 94% of reviews on Sniffspot visits in the Shawnigan Lake 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 27 fully fenced dog parks in the area. If your dog is reactive to other dogs, you can visit one of our 6 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.
What is the best dog beach near Shawnigan Lake?
The best Sniffspot dog beach near Shawnigan Lake is . At Sniffspot beaches dogs can generally be off leash.
Does Shawnigan Lake have any fully fenced dog parks?
Sniffspot has 27 fully fenced dog parks in or near Shawnigan Lake. Browse all fully enclosed options.
Where are good dog hiking trails near Shawnigan Lake?
The Shawnigan Lake area has 2 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.
Where in Shawnigan Lake can I find a pool for dog swimming?
Sniffspot has swimming options in the Shawnigan Lake area. The highest rated option is .
Can I rent a field for my dog to run near Shawnigan Lake?
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