Visiting a new spot

New Sniffspots are the best kind of Sniffspot to visit. They are exciting, and you can be the first one to find out about an amazing new spot!

Getting the first review is very important for new hosts. Once a host has a review, it attracts many more guests who also write reviews, and it begins a virtuous cycle. Guests prefer to visit Sniffspots with reviews. On the flip side, this also makes it hard for hosts to get their first review. 

When you are checking out any Sniffspot you haven’t visited before, and especially new Sniffspots, make sure to be extra cautious in how you introduce your dog to the space:

1. Leave your dog in the car and observe the Sniffspot space yourself. Do you see any hazards? Are there any dogs (or doggie doors that dogs could use to enter the space), other domestic animals, or people in the space? Walk around the space and observe it before bringing your dog into the space.
2. Do there appear to be any people on the property? It can’t hurt to exchange messages with the host prior to your arrival to double check that they are aware of your booking. 
3. Bring your dog out on leash and walk the perimeter of the Sniffspot before letting them off leash. Is the fencing, if expected to be secure, actually secure? Are there any hazards that the initial review didn’t reveal?
4. Make mental or actual notes of anything that surprised you about the Sniffspot - make sure to include it in your review so future guests aren’t surprised! Also, make sure to include feedback in your private note to the host. Hosts are hungry to improve, and they don’t know what to improve if guests don’t tell them!
5. Make sure to write a review to help this new host get started with Sniffspot and to help future guests know what to expect at the spot. It's a great way to give back to the community!

Have fun Sniffspotting!