Rent a dog field: What does one hour cost?

What does it cost to rent a dog field? There is no standard rate in Switzerland. Some providers rent out a simple fenced field, while others offer an equipped training ground or an indoor hall. Pricing models can also vary according to the number of dogs, time of day or facilities. It is therefore worth looking closely at what you actually get for your money.

Renting a dog field: What do Swiss providers charge?

For a realistic comparison, we looked at publicly published prices from Swiss providers (as of October 2026). The following figures are not market statistics and are not recommended prices. They simply show what specific providers publicly charge.

• A dog training school in Safenwil (AG) rents its fenced training field exclusively to one team for CHF 20 per hour, but only to its own customers and after an induction costing CHF 20. Up to two of your own dogs are included, and half an hour costs CHF 15.
• A fenced dog training ground in Winterthur is also rented as a dog field. One hour costs CHF 10 per dog, with each additional dog from the same household costing CHF 5.
• A provider in Hallau (SH) charges CHF 20 per hour for hourly use of part of its fenced field. Water and toilets are explicitly not available there.
• An off lead dog park in Schlieren (ZH) hires out its fenced site of just over 2000 m² for private use at CHF 15 per hour. You decide for yourself whether you come alone with your dogs or with friends. If you want to come regularly and also meet other dogs, you can apply for a subscription there. If no places are available, you are put on a waiting list.
• An animal shelter in Weier im Emmental (BE) charges CHF 5 per dog per hour for its fenced dog play fields, and CHF 5 per person with a dog for up to one hour on its fenced sports ground of more than 2500 m². Neither is exclusive: whoever arrives first has priority. For the sports ground, the rule is explicitly one dog per person.
• A dog training school in Gossau (SG) charges CHF 17 per hour for a private person with up to two dogs. Each additional dog and each additional person costs CHF 5. An order field on the same page states CHF 15 excluding VAT, so ask if in doubt.
• A dog centre in Benken (SG) charges CHF 30 per hour for one outdoor area and CHF 35 for the outdoor area with the pool. According to the provider, the pool is available from May to September. The ground floor indoor hall also costs CHF 35 per hour.
• An indoor dog hall in Bonaduz (GR) varies its hourly prices by time of day and season. On weekdays, the published prices for one hour range from CHF 30 to CHF 55.

Price examples at a glance

The same examples as a table, with the provider's page as the source (as of 18 October 2026). «Not stated» means the provider says nothing about it. In that case, ask before booking.

These examples give a rough picture of the observed ranges. For fields, the offers we found range from CHF 5 per dog on a shared site to CHF 20 for exclusive use by one team. For traditional training grounds, the private hourly prices we found range from CHF 17 to CHF 35. For the two indoor halls in these examples, the hourly prices range from CHF 30 to CHF 55; further halls in the price comparison for indoor dog halls cost CHF 25 to 67. These ranges refer exclusively to the publicly published offers listed above and are not a Switzerland wide average.

Why do prices vary so much?

Price alone tells you relatively little about an offer. A field without additional infrastructure serves a different purpose from an illuminated training facility or a weather protected indoor hall.

Region and location can play a role. For you, however, the main question is whether the journey and use fit your daily routine. A cheap field is of little use if you have to travel a long way or the available times do not fit your schedule.

Size and fencing are also important. If your dog likes to sprint, you need different conditions than for calm recall training. If your dog is a known jumper, pay particular attention to the stated fence height. You can find more under What fence height does my dog need?. On dogoasis.ch/suche, you can filter areas by fence height, among other criteria. Whether an area has a double gate is stated on its page.

Facilities can significantly change the value of a booking. Water, shade, lighting, seating, training equipment, parking or a protected indoor area may matter more to you than the lowest possible hourly rate. The examples illustrate this well: Hallau explicitly has neither water nor a toilet, while the Gossau site mentions a drinking water point and lighting, among other things.

Time of day and season can also influence the price. The hall in Bonaduz, for example, charges different rates depending on the time of day and whether it is summer or winter. The same hall therefore does not cost the same at every time.

It also matters whether you have the area to yourself. The dog play fields in the Emmental cost only CHF 5 per dog per hour, but whoever arrives first has priority. In Schlieren you pay CHF 15 per hour and decide for yourself who comes along.

Finally, pricing models differ according to the number of dogs and people. The Safenwil field charges per team, the Winterthur site charges per dog, and Gossau adds a surcharge for additional dogs or people.

What should you check when comparing prices?

Do not compare only the number beside the booking button. Before booking, check:

• Is the area really reserved exclusively for you during your booking?
• How many of your own dogs are included in the base price?
• Does an additional dog or accompanying person cost extra?
• Which parts of the facility are you allowed to use?
• Are water, lighting, training equipment or other facilities included?
• How do you gain access to the area?
• Do you receive a code or key, or are you met on site?
• What cancellation conditions apply?
• Is there a minimum booking duration?
• Do you need to clean the area after use or put away certain equipment?

Access and rules in particular should not be underestimated. In Winterthur, for example, you receive a code for the lock after registering and paying. In Hallau, repeat users also receive a PIN code.

You can also find a general selection checklist under Rent a dog field in Switzerland: 7 points to check.

How to get more out of your booked time

A cheaper booking is not automatically the better booking. What matters much more is using the time in a way that suits you and your dog.

Think before you arrive about what you want to do. Should your dog simply sniff, relax and move freely? Do you want to practise recall? Would you like to build search games or deliberately practise settling? If you try to do everything at once, a lot of time is lost switching between activities and preparing them.

For specific recall ideas, see Train your dog's recall: Make coming back worthwhile. If your dog has a strong prey drive, Dog with a strong prey drive: How off lead time can work can also help.

Also check whether the provider offers different conditions at less popular times or whether a regular booking can be arranged. Whether these options exist depends on the individual provider. Asking costs nothing.

Pack water, treats, toys and any training aids you need in advance. This means you do not have to return to the car during your booking. On a new field, it is also worth taking time to inspect the fence, gates and any possible weak points before removing the lead.

What is a good price for you?

The more useful question is therefore not only: What does a dog field cost? Instead, ask what purpose the area should serve for you.

For a dog that simply needs a safe place to run and sniff, a basic field may be exactly right. For structured training, lighting, training equipment and a suitable surface may be worth paying more for. In rain, darkness or difficult ground conditions, an indoor hall can be more practical. You can find more under Indoor dog hall hire in Switzerland: Prices and rules.

If your dog cannot reliably be off lead outdoors, an exclusively booked fenced area can provide a setting where you can train without unfamiliar dogs or simply spend time together. You can choose suitable areas according to your needs at dogoasis.ch/suche.

As of: October 2026