55Thank you! Our boy had such a great time off leash. The shade at the back of the property is perfect for a hot day. We will be booking again!Lyndsay W.
Lyndsay W.
July 2023
Thank you! Our boy had such a great time off leash. The shade at the back of the property is perfect for a hot day. We will be booking again!
Sheila's Private Dog Park In Bowmanville. (Will be closed for winter when snow starts) | Sniffspot
55First time sniff spotter user and this has set the bar high! Beautiful fenced in space with a nice mix of shade and sun. Our 🦋 butterfly chaser was in heaven and is going to sleep well tonight! Becky M.
Becky M.
July 2023
First time sniff spotter user and this has set the bar high! Beautiful fenced in space with a nice mix of shade and sun. Our 🦋 butterfly chaser was in heaven and is going to sleep well tonight!
Sheila's Private Dog Park In Bowmanville. (Will be closed for winter when snow starts) | Sniffspot
55Very nice area! Loved that there was water bowls with water in them for the dogs! There was also treats and some toys for the dogs! As well as some bug spray for us! Nicole B.
Nicole B.
July 2023
Very nice area! Loved that there was water bowls with water in them for the dogs! There was also treats and some toys for the dogs! As well as some bug spray for us!
Sheila's Private Dog Park In Bowmanville. (Will be closed for winter when snow starts) | Sniffspot
55This was a fantastic spot! Jakey gets bored easily and he was totally entertained for the 45-50 minutes we were here. They supplied toys, water, poop bags and places to sit and relax.
Will definitely be back andrecommend to friends! Teri M.
Teri M.
July 2023
This was a fantastic spot! Jakey gets bored easily and he was totally entertained for the 45-50 minutes we were here. They supplied toys, water, poop bags and places to sit and relax.
Will definitely be back andrecommend to friends!
Sheila's Private Dog Park In Bowmanville. (Will be closed for winter when snow starts) | Sniffspot
55Great city escape!Well fenced and well maintained area. Toys, water, and treats were available. Not to mention that the picnic table is placed right at the shaded area. Top tier sniff-spot! Worth it 👌🏼 Both the dogs had an awesome time!Von V.
Von V.
July 2023
Great city escape!Well fenced and well maintained area. Toys, water, and treats were available. Not to mention that the picnic table is placed right at the shaded area. Top tier sniff-spot! Worth it 👌🏼 Both the dogs had an awesome time!
Sheila's Private Dog Park In Bowmanville. (Will be closed for winter when snow starts) | Sniffspot
55This was the perfect pup break on our 6 hour road trip from Ottawa to Mount Forest! It was beautifully maintained and Dizzy enjoyed running the paths cut into the grass and then relaxing in the shade! Lots of water and toys, not far off the highway and the perfect place to run! Thank you for sharing your spot with us! Shawna T.
Shawna T.
July 2023
This was the perfect pup break on our 6 hour road trip from Ottawa to Mount Forest! It was beautifully maintained and Dizzy enjoyed running the paths cut into the grass and then relaxing in the shade! Lots of water and toys, not far off the highway and the perfect place to run! Thank you for sharing your spot with us!
Sheila's Private Dog Park In Bowmanville. (Will be closed for winter when snow starts) | Sniffspot
55Another great time at Sheila’s place! My dog now whimpers when we pull in the driveway because he is so excited! Definitely one of his favourite spots! Thanks again for having us 💛Lisa C.
Lisa C.
July 2023
Another great time at Sheila’s place! My dog now whimpers when we pull in the driveway because he is so excited! Definitely one of his favourite spots! Thanks again for having us 💛
Sheila's Private Dog Park In Bowmanville. (Will be closed for winter when snow starts) | Sniffspot
55Our experience was nothing short of excellent. The property's well-kept nature, ample space for roaming and playing, and the evident exhaustion of our dogs after their visit all contributed to an unforgettable experience. If you're looking for a safe and exciting place to let your dogs enjoy some off-leash time, I highly recommend considering this spot! Toys, water, treats and well secured fencing! It truly surpassed our expectations, and we'll definitely be returning for more tail-wagging adventures in the future! Thank you Sheila for allowing us to use your space! DN R.
DN R.
June 2023
Our experience was nothing short of excellent. The property's well-kept nature, ample space for roaming and playing, and the evident exhaustion of our dogs after their visit all contributed to an unforgettable experience. If you're looking for a safe and exciting place to let your dogs enjoy some off-leash time, I highly recommend considering this spot! Toys, water, treats and well secured fencing! It truly surpassed our expectations, and we'll definitely be returning for more tail-wagging adventures in the future! Thank you Sheila for allowing us to use your space!
Sheila's Private Dog Park In Bowmanville. (Will be closed for winter when snow starts) | Sniffspot
55The spot was perfect! Completely fenced/secure. Daisy loved the toy options and the tall grass sections. Great place to go for off leash runs where dog parks or open school yards aren't an option - will definitely go back.
My only suggestion, and this would be for first time visits is to have a sign on the gate to confirm you are in the right spot. Although the address is clearly visible it would be just another verification that you are in the right place and not trespassing in someone's backyard...lol.Kelly L.
Kelly L.
June 2023
The spot was perfect! Completely fenced/secure. Daisy loved the toy options and the tall grass sections. Great place to go for off leash runs where dog parks or open school yards aren't an option - will definitely go back.
My only suggestion, and this would be for first time visits is to have a sign on the gate to confirm you are in the right spot. Although the address is clearly visible it would be just another verification that you are in the right place and not trespassing in someone's backyard...lol.
Sheila's Private Dog Park In Bowmanville. (Will be closed for winter when snow starts) | Sniffspot
55This is an amazing spot! Completely fenced in with supplies such as balls, water bowls, and bug spray! My dog had so much fun running around we will definitely be back again! Thanks for having us! Lisa C.
Lisa C.
June 2023
This is an amazing spot! Completely fenced in with supplies such as balls, water bowls, and bug spray! My dog had so much fun running around we will definitely be back again! Thanks for having us!
Sheila's Private Dog Park In Bowmanville. (Will be closed for winter when snow starts) | Sniffspot
55Amazing site. Property was very spacious, well kept, had a spot with shade and a picnic table if you wanted to sit down. Lots of room for the dogs to run. 4 dogs, 3 people and we all loved it. Will definately be back!Melanie B.
Melanie B.
June 2023
Amazing site. Property was very spacious, well kept, had a spot with shade and a picnic table if you wanted to sit down. Lots of room for the dogs to run. 4 dogs, 3 people and we all loved it. Will definately be back!
Sheila's Private Dog Park In Bowmanville. (Will be closed for winter when snow starts) | Sniffspot
55Sheila's sniffspot is everything we expected and some! It's clean, spacious and a lovely spot for any doggo. The strategic placement of water bowls throughout the property was also a nice touch. She also left some bug spray toys and treats out for us!Amy K.
Amy K.
June 2023
Sheila's sniffspot is everything we expected and some! It's clean, spacious and a lovely spot for any doggo. The strategic placement of water bowls throughout the property was also a nice touch. She also left some bug spray toys and treats out for us!
Sheila's Private Dog Park In Bowmanville. (Will be closed for winter when snow starts) | Sniffspot
55Wonderful experience! Beautiful property, easily accessible, and well thought out. From the picnic bench with treats for the pups and bug spray/sanitizer set up. To the multiple water dishes and mini trails. Our dogs had a wonderful time trotting around the property and lounging in the shady grass. Will definitely be back again. Megan C.
Megan C.
June 2023
Wonderful experience! Beautiful property, easily accessible, and well thought out. From the picnic bench with treats for the pups and bug spray/sanitizer set up. To the multiple water dishes and mini trails. Our dogs had a wonderful time trotting around the property and lounging in the shady grass. Will definitely be back again.
Sheila's Private Dog Park In Bowmanville. (Will be closed for winter when snow starts) | Sniffspot
55We were so pleased visiting this location with our pup! We felt confident our boy was in a secure area so he could enjoy his first time off leash. Fresh water provided, bug spray and toys even though we brought our own. This wonderful host even offers a special treat you can pick from a container in a cute little picnic spot! Beautiful location!! We can’t wait to go again :)Nicola M.
Nicola M.
June 2023
We were so pleased visiting this location with our pup! We felt confident our boy was in a secure area so he could enjoy his first time off leash. Fresh water provided, bug spray and toys even though we brought our own. This wonderful host even offers a special treat you can pick from a container in a cute little picnic spot! Beautiful location!! We can’t wait to go again :)
Sheila's Private Dog Park In Bowmanville. (Will be closed for winter when snow starts) | Sniffspot
55We had a lovely visit to Sheila's Sniffspot. She was very responsive and understanding of our needs. Her yard is quiet and private and we felt able to relax after a stressful morning of driving. We definitely plan to be back whenever we are driving through the area!Marissa T.
Marissa T.
June 2023
We had a lovely visit to Sheila's Sniffspot. She was very responsive and understanding of our needs. Her yard is quiet and private and we felt able to relax after a stressful morning of driving. We definitely plan to be back whenever we are driving through the area!
Sheila's Private Dog Park In Bowmanville. (Will be closed for winter when snow starts) | Sniffspot
55Great experience for our first Sniffspot! The yard was well manicured and exactly as mentioned in listing and reviews. There were treats set out, nice place to be in the shade near the back. Loved the mowed path which led to the back park bench! We brought our own toys but there were plenty of toys to play with and water bowl put out too! Great space, accurate to description and no distractions. Definitely would recommend, thanks Sheila! :) Suruthey S.
Suruthey S.
July 2023
Great experience for our first Sniffspot! The yard was well manicured and exactly as mentioned in listing and reviews. There were treats set out, nice place to be in the shade near the back. Loved the mowed path which led to the back park bench! We brought our own toys but there were plenty of toys to play with and water bowl put out too! Great space, accurate to description and no distractions. Definitely would recommend, thanks Sheila! :)
How do Peterborough'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 Peterborough 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. 96% of reviews on Sniffspot visits in the Peterborough 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 70 fully fenced dog parks in the area. If your dog is reactive to other dogs, you can visit one of our 18 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.
Does Peterborough have any fully fenced dog parks?
Sniffspot has 70 fully fenced dog parks in or near Peterborough. Browse all fully enclosed options.
Where are good dog hiking trails near Peterborough?
The Peterborough area has 20 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 Emily's Private Dog Park on highway 507.
Are there dog agility courses for rent in Peterborough?
Where in Peterborough can I find a pool for dog swimming?
Sniffspot has swimming options in the Peterborough area. The highest rated option is DOGS CHRISTMAS 🎅🏽 PARADISE 🥳.
Can I rent a field for my dog to run near Peterborough?
There are 24 Sniffspot dog parks that offer fields in or near Peterborough where dogs can be off leash. The most popular field is Emily's Private Dog Park on highway 507.