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
55The host is communicative and friendly! The space is quite large with secure fencing. I love that there is field AND forest! Great trails in the forested area that my dog zoomed around on. 10/10 sniffs in the grass field :) highly recommend! Jorie M.
Jorie M.
September 2020
The host is communicative and friendly! The space is quite large with secure fencing. I love that there is field AND forest! Great trails in the forested area that my dog zoomed around on. 10/10 sniffs in the grass field :) highly recommend!
Peaceful mini-retreat with field & woods | Sniffspot
55Barb’s space is incredible- and the funnest part is it’s a little different each time we visit :) This weekend the big open field was mowed and our dog spent a lot of time sprinting after balls. We had a nice visit with Yuba, one of Barb’s dogs (which we requested) but other than that the space is nice and quiet for any pups who may be reactive. We spent some time off leash hiking in the woods, too. The property is very well maintained with thoughtful touches for pets & owners. Worth the road trip! Nikki T.
Nikki T.
September 2020
Barb’s space is incredible- and the funnest part is it’s a little different each time we visit :) This weekend the big open field was mowed and our dog spent a lot of time sprinting after balls. We had a nice visit with Yuba, one of Barb’s dogs (which we requested) but other than that the space is nice and quiet for any pups who may be reactive. We spent some time off leash hiking in the woods, too. The property is very well maintained with thoughtful touches for pets & owners. Worth the road trip!
Peaceful mini-retreat with field & woods | Sniffspot
55This was my first sniffspot and boy let me tell you, all the rest will have a high bar to live up to! Huge field. Almost 10 acres of woods behind that. Watering spots, drinks for the human tagalongs, little benches and such through the woods. All the trails. My reactive doggo had a blast running free. Barb was fantastic, gave us the overview, very easy to chat with. Puts a lot of care into creating and keeping a beautiful, serene space. We will definitely be back! Coty S.
Coty S.
September 2020
This was my first sniffspot and boy let me tell you, all the rest will have a high bar to live up to! Huge field. Almost 10 acres of woods behind that. Watering spots, drinks for the human tagalongs, little benches and such through the woods. All the trails. My reactive doggo had a blast running free. Barb was fantastic, gave us the overview, very easy to chat with. Puts a lot of care into creating and keeping a beautiful, serene space. We will definitely be back!
Peaceful mini-retreat with field & woods | Sniffspot
55This is a really nice Sniffspot - very large with a couple different types of terrain, woods and meadows. Barb was a very hospitable host. She met us upon arrival and gave us an overview of the property. The meadow is really large and although it borders another property that appears to have livestock, we didn’t see any. Even if there had been livestock out I don’t think my dog would have noticed them because the property line was quite a long ways away. We headed straight for the woods and found lots of nicely maintained wooded trails. Barb has done a nice job of marking the trails so that folks won’t get lost. She also has a nice spot to stop and rest, complete with chairs and water for the dog. The entire property is fenced and I felt very secure in knowing that my reactive dog would not be surprised by any other dogs or human visitors. Access to the property is really easy too - you can park just a few feet from the entrance gate. Overall, a great place to take your pup.Bonnie B.
Bonnie B.
September 2020
This is a really nice Sniffspot - very large with a couple different types of terrain, woods and meadows. Barb was a very hospitable host. She met us upon arrival and gave us an overview of the property. The meadow is really large and although it borders another property that appears to have livestock, we didn’t see any. Even if there had been livestock out I don’t think my dog would have noticed them because the property line was quite a long ways away. We headed straight for the woods and found lots of nicely maintained wooded trails. Barb has done a nice job of marking the trails so that folks won’t get lost. She also has a nice spot to stop and rest, complete with chairs and water for the dog. The entire property is fenced and I felt very secure in knowing that my reactive dog would not be surprised by any other dogs or human visitors. Access to the property is really easy too - you can park just a few feet from the entrance gate. Overall, a great place to take your pup.
Peaceful mini-retreat with field & woods | Sniffspot
55What an incredible space! Barb has really thought of everything when opening her retreat to others. She gave me a thoughtful introduction to the property upon my arrival, which was appreciated as the space is very large.
She has water, poo bags, balls, and more avaible to use! She also has a nice map for walking in the forest on the property. Everything is fully fenced so your pup can explore freely! I will definitely return here!Heather C.
Heather C.
October 2020
What an incredible space! Barb has really thought of everything when opening her retreat to others. She gave me a thoughtful introduction to the property upon my arrival, which was appreciated as the space is very large.
She has water, poo bags, balls, and more avaible to use! She also has a nice map for walking in the forest on the property. Everything is fully fenced so your pup can explore freely! I will definitely return here!
Peaceful mini-retreat with field & woods | Sniffspot
55As always, beautifully maintained and an amazing property. I feel like there are new trails every visit and they are well marked and as mud free as humanly possible. There is always water available as well as extra poop bags and waste cans strategically placed so you never have to carry a bag for too long and there's no excuse not to tidy up. I'm so thankful for this resource especially in this time of social distancing and iffy dog park options.
There is one caveat: today was the first day I've seen dogs next door at the property which shares a fence with this one. My dogs aren't very fence reactive and we stayed well back but I'd keep a dog reactive dog leashed until you either get to the wooded area or the other side of the (huge) field.MARY A.
MARY A.
October 2020
As always, beautifully maintained and an amazing property. I feel like there are new trails every visit and they are well marked and as mud free as humanly possible. There is always water available as well as extra poop bags and waste cans strategically placed so you never have to carry a bag for too long and there's no excuse not to tidy up. I'm so thankful for this resource especially in this time of social distancing and iffy dog park options.
There is one caveat: today was the first day I've seen dogs next door at the property which shares a fence with this one. My dogs aren't very fence reactive and we stayed well back but I'd keep a dog reactive dog leashed until you either get to the wooded area or the other side of the (huge) field.
Peaceful mini-retreat with field & woods | Sniffspot
55We had a wonderful time here! Barb is so gracious and genuine. The field portion is quite expansive, and our dog had a great time exploring it. The trail system is secluded, extremely well-maintained, and it’s got a cute home-ey touch.Evan B.
Evan B.
October 2020
We had a wonderful time here! Barb is so gracious and genuine. The field portion is quite expansive, and our dog had a great time exploring it. The trail system is secluded, extremely well-maintained, and it’s got a cute home-ey touch.
Peaceful mini-retreat with field & woods | Sniffspot
55The ultimate doggie Disneyland. Seeing my arthritic senior dog run through the trails and up and down the little hills with pure joy truly brought tears to my eyes. And not having to worry about letting him go out of my sight lest there be a rude dog around the corner made it all the better. Barb is a great person, and as other reviewers said, really goes above and beyond with providing drinks, tips, etc. We live almost 45 minutes away and this is totally worth the drive. Tonya K.
Tonya K.
October 2020
The ultimate doggie Disneyland. Seeing my arthritic senior dog run through the trails and up and down the little hills with pure joy truly brought tears to my eyes. And not having to worry about letting him go out of my sight lest there be a rude dog around the corner made it all the better. Barb is a great person, and as other reviewers said, really goes above and beyond with providing drinks, tips, etc. We live almost 45 minutes away and this is totally worth the drive.
Peaceful mini-retreat with field & woods | Sniffspot
55We had a great time at Barb’s place. It was easy to find and well marked. Our pup loved going from sniffing in the woods to running in the open field. We enjoyed the thoughtful touches like fresh water (for dogs AND humans), places to sit, and bug spray. I highly recommend this SniffSpot!Riley K.
Riley K.
October 2020
We had a great time at Barb’s place. It was easy to find and well marked. Our pup loved going from sniffing in the woods to running in the open field. We enjoyed the thoughtful touches like fresh water (for dogs AND humans), places to sit, and bug spray. I highly recommend this SniffSpot!
Peaceful mini-retreat with field & woods | Sniffspot
55Our pups just love this spot, there is so much room to run and varied places - field, orchard, trails and woods. We made it just about sundown (note to self, that is changing rapidly and it matters with a small chihuahua in the woods!) and stayed in the field. Be aware there is varied terrain, spots with divits and holes from animals burrowing so if you are unsteady on your feet it might be a challenge. But we just love coming out here every time and will miss it when the winter rains make it more challenging!Erin M.
Erin M.
October 2020
Our pups just love this spot, there is so much room to run and varied places - field, orchard, trails and woods. We made it just about sundown (note to self, that is changing rapidly and it matters with a small chihuahua in the woods!) and stayed in the field. Be aware there is varied terrain, spots with divits and holes from animals burrowing so if you are unsteady on your feet it might be a challenge. But we just love coming out here every time and will miss it when the winter rains make it more challenging!
Peaceful mini-retreat with field & woods | Sniffspot
55Wonderful spot with lots of room to run in the fields and the woods. Love how much effort Barb has put into making this an amazing place for both pups and their humans. Can’t wait till our next visit! deleted d.
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October 2020
Wonderful spot with lots of room to run in the fields and the woods. Love how much effort Barb has put into making this an amazing place for both pups and their humans. Can’t wait till our next visit!
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
55A fantastic spot with great trails through the woods and open area for free running. It’s like your own private park while you’re there. Jeremy P.
Jeremy P.
April 2020
A fantastic spot with great trails through the woods and open area for free running. It’s like your own private park while you’re there.
How do Qualicum Beach'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 Qualicum Beach 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. 98% of reviews on Sniffspot visits in the Qualicum Beach 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 12 fully fenced dog parks in the area. If your dog is reactive to other dogs, you can visit one of our 1 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 Qualicum Beach have any fully fenced dog parks?
Sniffspot has 12 fully fenced dog parks in or near Qualicum Beach. Browse all fully enclosed options.
Are there dog agility courses for rent in Qualicum Beach?
Sniffspot has dog parks with agility equipment and/or dog obstacles in or near Qualicum Beach. The most popular agility option is Bev's Private Dog Park In Courtenay.
Where in Qualicum Beach can I find a pool for dog swimming?
Can I rent a field for my dog to run near Qualicum Beach?
There are 6 Sniffspot dog parks that offer fields in or near Qualicum Beach where dogs can be off leash. The most popular field is Billie's Private Dog Park In Qualicum Beach.
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