55Always love this property - and the dogs do too! :-) Barb is always so great at accommodating requests to book for multiple dogs and is communicative about anything we need to know during our visits. Ashley H.
Ashley H.
August 2020
Always love this property - and the dogs do too! :-) Barb is always so great at accommodating requests to book for multiple dogs and is communicative about anything we need to know during our visits.
Peaceful mini-retreat with field & woods | Sniffspot
55We've been to Barb's retreat about 5 times this summer and it's a gem every time. The field is now cut and it's full of mice trails to follow (and the inevitable uneven ground of a field but our chihuahua mix does ok, just be aware). The woods are so pleasant and offer many trails - seems like we find new paths each time, always well maintained with attention to good ground covering (no mud!) and water and seating. It's just before the leaves turn too! We will keep coming through the fall and see how it gets come winter rains. Thanks Barb!Erin M.
Erin M.
September 2020
We've been to Barb's retreat about 5 times this summer and it's a gem every time. The field is now cut and it's full of mice trails to follow (and the inevitable uneven ground of a field but our chihuahua mix does ok, just be aware). The woods are so pleasant and offer many trails - seems like we find new paths each time, always well maintained with attention to good ground covering (no mud!) and water and seating. It's just before the leaves turn too! We will keep coming through the fall and see how it gets come winter rains. Thanks Barb!
Peaceful mini-retreat with field & woods | Sniffspot
55This was an absolutely wonderful experience. In addition to the very large field the dogs can play in, there are woods with marked trails. The ability to take dogs out without the stress of coming across other dogs was worth every penny! The attention to detail with welcoming touches was such a nice surprise. A chuck it is available to borrow (stay to the right of the field to avoid some depressions), many dog poop bag dispensers throughout the trails and field. Water available for dogs, chairs and benches for sitting several places along the wooded trails...just lovely. We will be regular visitors for sure! Although we didnt bring one of our reactive dogs this visit, it is an excellent sniff spot for reactive dogs!Tracy N.
Tracy N.
November 2019
This was an absolutely wonderful experience. In addition to the very large field the dogs can play in, there are woods with marked trails. The ability to take dogs out without the stress of coming across other dogs was worth every penny! The attention to detail with welcoming touches was such a nice surprise. A chuck it is available to borrow (stay to the right of the field to avoid some depressions), many dog poop bag dispensers throughout the trails and field. Water available for dogs, chairs and benches for sitting several places along the wooded trails...just lovely. We will be regular visitors for sure! Although we didnt bring one of our reactive dogs this visit, it is an excellent sniff spot for reactive dogs!
Peaceful mini-retreat with field & woods | Sniffspot
55Twenty-two acres for your dog to explore. Park near the gate. The portion of the property near the gate is a large field. There is a Chuckit stick and a couple of balls hanging on the fence east of the gate (to the right of the gate when facing it from inside the property). Walk to the opposite side of the field and you'll find a trail that leads into the woods. There is a doggy station with water, poo bags, a trash can for poo bags, and benches. There is also a map of the trails through the woods. Look carefully at the map and then follow the little red markers attached to trees that indicate the trail location. Make your way through the woods and back to the grassy field. That hike and a little ball chasing takes about an hour. Note: The field and woods will likely be muddy in places so wear boots. Your dog will probably be muddy too so bring some towels for the car ride home. David S.
David S.
April 2020
Twenty-two acres for your dog to explore. Park near the gate. The portion of the property near the gate is a large field. There is a Chuckit stick and a couple of balls hanging on the fence east of the gate (to the right of the gate when facing it from inside the property). Walk to the opposite side of the field and you'll find a trail that leads into the woods. There is a doggy station with water, poo bags, a trash can for poo bags, and benches. There is also a map of the trails through the woods. Look carefully at the map and then follow the little red markers attached to trees that indicate the trail location. Make your way through the woods and back to the grassy field. That hike and a little ball chasing takes about an hour. Note: The field and woods will likely be muddy in places so wear boots. Your dog will probably be muddy too so bring some towels for the car ride home.
Peaceful mini-retreat with field & woods | Sniffspot
55Barb is so flexible and accommodating and allowed us to book a last minute adventure for the pups. Nice to be able to get out and let them run wild on a sunny spring day!Ashley H.
Ashley H.
April 2020
Barb is so flexible and accommodating and allowed us to book a last minute adventure for the pups. Nice to be able to get out and let them run wild on a sunny spring day!
Peaceful mini-retreat with field & woods | Sniffspot
55Super super amazing place! Wonderful wide open feild to run around and practice recalls before heading into the trails! Trails were very well "hayed" to keep people from getting muddy shoes as well as fun little bridges. However there the dogs can still get to the muddier area so bring a towel...I may have forgotten one hahaha. Chest with water bottles for people and a little station for water for dogs. Super amazing and would LOVE LOVE to come again!Elizabeth E.
Elizabeth E.
April 2020
Super super amazing place! Wonderful wide open feild to run around and practice recalls before heading into the trails! Trails were very well "hayed" to keep people from getting muddy shoes as well as fun little bridges. However there the dogs can still get to the muddier area so bring a towel...I may have forgotten one hahaha. Chest with water bottles for people and a little station for water for dogs. Super amazing and would LOVE LOVE to come again!
Peaceful mini-retreat with field & woods | Sniffspot
55Always a treat to walk the big field and run through the trails in the woods. Fantastic spot for dogs! A lot of effort has been put into the trails!Jeremy P.
Jeremy P.
April 2020
Always a treat to walk the big field and run through the trails in the woods. Fantastic spot for dogs! A lot of effort has been put into the trails!
Peaceful mini-retreat with field & woods | Sniffspot
554 paws! Off leash heaven ! Safe, secure. And Barb is a very thoughtful host whose love of dogs shows throughout her property. Nice touches such as poop bags, dog and human water, chairs. Our dogs have now been several times and each visit has been an absolute blast. Thank you Barb! Diana B.
Diana B.
April 2020
4 paws! Off leash heaven ! Safe, secure. And Barb is a very thoughtful host whose love of dogs shows throughout her property. Nice touches such as poop bags, dog and human water, chairs. Our dogs have now been several times and each visit has been an absolute blast. Thank you Barb!
Peaceful mini-retreat with field & woods | Sniffspot
55This place is absolutely amazing! We brought our Aussies and they loved it. Open fields for running and a great trail in back. And it is well-maintained by the owners and the people who go there. You can tell that making sure the dogs have a good experience is a priority. It is a treasure. Our dogs loved it. And we will be back again for sure! Erin J.
Erin J.
May 2020
This place is absolutely amazing! We brought our Aussies and they loved it. Open fields for running and a great trail in back. And it is well-maintained by the owners and the people who go there. You can tell that making sure the dogs have a good experience is a priority. It is a treasure. Our dogs loved it. And we will be back again for sure!
Peaceful mini-retreat with field & woods | Sniffspot
55I brought my two whippets who love to run (really fast) to Barb’s property for 90 minutes. My dogs were ecstatic and ran like fools for the entire time! They couldn’t believe the freedom they had which Barb had made possible with secure fencing. We spent most of the time on the wooded trails which were left natural with the addition of some hay spread in the muddier areas and nice wooden bridges. I appreciated the discreet trail markers and occasional maps. Complimentary bottles of water were a nice touch, water and bowls for the dogs, occasional benches and camp chairs. The field was somewhat uneven so I didn’t use the Chuck-it to play ball but my dogs made the most of it by racing top speed through what must have seemed like an endless space to condo dogs. There were also poop bags supplied and trash cans for depositing them.
Thank you, Barb, for a perfect experience! Sharon D.
Sharon D.
May 2020
I brought my two whippets who love to run (really fast) to Barb’s property for 90 minutes. My dogs were ecstatic and ran like fools for the entire time! They couldn’t believe the freedom they had which Barb had made possible with secure fencing. We spent most of the time on the wooded trails which were left natural with the addition of some hay spread in the muddier areas and nice wooden bridges. I appreciated the discreet trail markers and occasional maps. Complimentary bottles of water were a nice touch, water and bowls for the dogs, occasional benches and camp chairs. The field was somewhat uneven so I didn’t use the Chuck-it to play ball but my dogs made the most of it by racing top speed through what must have seemed like an endless space to condo dogs. There were also poop bags supplied and trash cans for depositing them.
Thank you, Barb, for a perfect experience!
Peaceful mini-retreat with field & woods | Sniffspot
55Another excellent adventure! Barb keeps everything so tidy, safe and well maintained. There is a little bit of mud on some of the trails but plenty of bridges and straw to manage it. She provides a water station as well as convenient trash cans for poop bags. The field and woods are truly a doggy paradise. Especially during quarantine, it's incredible to be able to use this beautiful property, knowing my dogs and I are safe and worry free. Thank you!MARY A.
MARY A.
May 2020
Another excellent adventure! Barb keeps everything so tidy, safe and well maintained. There is a little bit of mud on some of the trails but plenty of bridges and straw to manage it. She provides a water station as well as convenient trash cans for poop bags. The field and woods are truly a doggy paradise. Especially during quarantine, it's incredible to be able to use this beautiful property, knowing my dogs and I are safe and worry free. Thank you!
Peaceful mini-retreat with field & woods | Sniffspot
55Used this spot multiple times now and it never ever fails to be an amazing location for me, my dog, and her dog friends! Super clean too!Elizabeth E.
Elizabeth E.
May 2020
Used this spot multiple times now and it never ever fails to be an amazing location for me, my dog, and her dog friends! Super clean too!
Peaceful mini-retreat with field & woods | Sniffspot
55We can’t say enough good things about this place. We always have so much fun! There is a big open field so we can play fetch with our puppies, and there is a wooded nature area so we can work on off leash walking!Erin J.
Erin J.
May 2020
We can’t say enough good things about this place. We always have so much fun! There is a big open field so we can play fetch with our puppies, and there is a wooded nature area so we can work on off leash walking!
Peaceful mini-retreat with field & woods | Sniffspot
55This spot and it’s parking was easy to find, Barb was friendly and greeted me as soon as we arrived to gave the general guidelines.
The main gate opens into a very large grassy field then leads into wooded trails, where there is also water and dog bowls available along with a map and bucket for dog poop. The trails themselves are well marked and very easy to navigate (but still with varied terrain to make it interesting for dogs), but bring your boots with good traction for the rainy season!
Towards the back of the woods there is snow fencing and the lowest point as stated is 4ft, so keep that in mind if you have an extreme escape artist, but otherwise the entire property is fenced and appeared safe for the vast majority of dogs.
The dog I brought with me had an absolutely wonderful time running for the entire hour, and very much enjoyed herself. Highly recommended!Sarah S.
Sarah S.
October 2019
This spot and it’s parking was easy to find, Barb was friendly and greeted me as soon as we arrived to gave the general guidelines.
The main gate opens into a very large grassy field then leads into wooded trails, where there is also water and dog bowls available along with a map and bucket for dog poop. The trails themselves are well marked and very easy to navigate (but still with varied terrain to make it interesting for dogs), but bring your boots with good traction for the rainy season!
Towards the back of the woods there is snow fencing and the lowest point as stated is 4ft, so keep that in mind if you have an extreme escape artist, but otherwise the entire property is fenced and appeared safe for the vast majority of dogs.
The dog I brought with me had an absolutely wonderful time running for the entire hour, and very much enjoyed herself. Highly recommended!
Peaceful mini-retreat with field & woods | Sniffspot
55My dogs and I had such a great time! As this was our first visit, Barb met us on arrival and showed me where everything was and was incredibly welcoming and kind. It was obvious how much she loves dogs and how excited she is to share her beautiful property with others.
My dogs are generally not reactive, but one is deaf and visually limited so safe fencing is a must if I let him off leash. I felt very secure seeing the fencing here- both around the fields and the woods. If you do have a reactive pup, the only time we heard another dog was when the neighbor dog barked but could not be seen. Barb had pointed out the areas and paths which are more well used and tend to be less soggy, but I actually found the whole area to be much better draining than expected given the recent rain. That being said, gore tex trail shoes kept my feet totally dry. Others might prefer boots. The whole field was very well mowed and maintained. The wooded trails were easy to navigate and well marked, even with a map, water station and seating, plus an additional can for poop bags.
My dogs aren't fetchers but Barb even provided a chuck it! We worked a little on recall but mainly it was a perfect hour spent running, sniffing, and enjoying free time with my dogs without worrying about other people or dogs showing up (like at the dog park) or my deaf dog not being safe. I will absolutely be booking again!MARY A.
MARY A.
October 2019
My dogs and I had such a great time! As this was our first visit, Barb met us on arrival and showed me where everything was and was incredibly welcoming and kind. It was obvious how much she loves dogs and how excited she is to share her beautiful property with others.
My dogs are generally not reactive, but one is deaf and visually limited so safe fencing is a must if I let him off leash. I felt very secure seeing the fencing here- both around the fields and the woods. If you do have a reactive pup, the only time we heard another dog was when the neighbor dog barked but could not be seen. Barb had pointed out the areas and paths which are more well used and tend to be less soggy, but I actually found the whole area to be much better draining than expected given the recent rain. That being said, gore tex trail shoes kept my feet totally dry. Others might prefer boots. The whole field was very well mowed and maintained. The wooded trails were easy to navigate and well marked, even with a map, water station and seating, plus an additional can for poop bags.
My dogs aren't fetchers but Barb even provided a chuck it! We worked a little on recall but mainly it was a perfect hour spent running, sniffing, and enjoying free time with my dogs without worrying about other people or dogs showing up (like at the dog park) or my deaf dog not being safe. I will absolutely be booking again!
Peaceful mini-retreat with field & woods | Sniffspot
55Tina and Jonny had a wonderful time at nature lovers, frisbee & chuck-it paradise. Twenty acres--half is grassy fields and the other half is woods with trails. What a wonderful service! Maps, water, trash cans, trail markers. Fantastic. We'll be back for sure.Nancy K.
Nancy K.
October 2019
Tina and Jonny had a wonderful time at nature lovers, frisbee & chuck-it paradise. Twenty acres--half is grassy fields and the other half is woods with trails. What a wonderful service! Maps, water, trash cans, trail markers. Fantastic. We'll be back for sure.
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
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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
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.
How much do Sniffspot fields cost?
Dog fields in the Shawnigan Lake area range from $4.0 and $4.0. The least expensive dog field is Hilly and large for a great workout!. The most expensive dog field is Hilly and large for a great workout!. Each host sets their own price, so you can check the price on the specific Sniffspot dog park listing.
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