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Handschuhmacher Lake: 3 Acre Unfenced Private Dog Park In Branford

Branford, Connecticut
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3 acres
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Handschuhmacher Lake: 3 Acre Unfenced Private Dog Park In Branford

Branford, Connecticut
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Handschuhmacher Lake: 3 Acre Unfenced Private Dog Park In Branford - Branford, Connecticut
Handschuhmacher Lake: 3 Acre Unfenced Private Dog Park In Branford - Branford, Connecticut
Handschuhmacher Lake: 3 Acre Unfenced Private Dog Park In Branford - Branford, Connecticut

Fencing

This spot is unfenced

Info provided by host

Gaps or holes in fence

No gaps

Enclosure

unfenced


Designed for private play

Only the people and dogs in your booking are allowed in the spot during your visit.

Distractions seen/heard from the spot

Other dogsYes

Other dogs

HOST REPORTS

Yes (Always)

Designed for private play

Only the people and dogs in your booking are allowed in the spot during your visit.

Other domestic animalsSometimes

Other domestic animals

HOST REPORTS

Sometimes

Designed for private play

Only the people and dogs in your booking are allowed in the spot during your visit.

Other peopleSometimes

Other people

HOST REPORTS

Sometimes

Designed for private play

Only the people and dogs in your booking are allowed in the spot during your visit.


Amenities

Swimming pool

Lake or pond


Pricing
4 credits per dog per hour

50% off all dogs after the 1st dog

25% off hourly price for 30 min visit

Member get discounts on all bookings at all spots by buying monthly credits!
This spot offers additional discounts.

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Location

Branford, Connecticut

Hazards

Water safety notice

Make sure to practice dog and human safety around water. Read more


Host Rules

Minimum visit length
30 minutes
Max dogs per booking
20

Community safety rules
Dogs must be leashed when entering and exiting the spot.
Make sure the area is safe and secure before bringing your dog in.
Never enter a spot before your booking start time and never leave late.
Pick up after your dogs. Leave the spot as it was when you arrived.
Always review and abide by spot specific rules.
Unless otherwise stated, restrooms are not available on site.

Booking Policies

Community safety rules
Dogs must be leashed when entering and exiting the spot.
Make sure the area is safe and secure before bringing your dog in.
Never enter a spot before your booking start time and never leave late.
Pick up after your dogs. Leave the spot as it was when you arrived.
Always review and abide by spot specific rules.
Unless otherwise stated, restrooms are not available on site.

In addition, please make sure to read Sniffspot's booking policies


Booking Policies
Only one booking is allowed at a time at any spot and there is an enforced 30 min buffer between all bookings to ensure dogs in separate bookings do not meet.
This spot is set for Booking, which means you will be instantly confirmed for any booking you request. You will receive the address and access instruction immediately following booking.
Visits can be moved or cancelled up to 2 hours before a visit.
Visits can be extended and dogs can be added throughout the visit.

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This spot was published recently. Be among the first to try it!

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This spot hasn't gotten any reviews by guests since it was first published on May 5, 2026.


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Meet your host

Svenja W.

Joined in May 2026


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