Tips for getting spots near you (2024)

So you searched on Sniffspot and you aren't finding enough sniff spots near you.

Now you can do something about it! It turns out that it’s pretty easy to add sniff spots near you. We put together a list of easy things you can do to get sniff spots near you:

Connect with other Sniffspot community members

Join our Sniffspot Community group to connect with other folks in your area that are working on adding more sniff spots.

Share about Sniffspot in local Facebook groups

Are you a member of any local Facebook community groups? This is THE best way to connect with prospective hosts. You can very easily make a post in your local Facebook group, something like this:

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Has anyone heard of Sniffspot? Sniffspot lets anyone help dogs and earn side income through offering their yard as a play area for reactive dogs. I really want more sniff spots in the area. Anyone interested in hosting? www.sniffspot.com/host

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Post an ad on Craigslist

Seriously, posting an ad on CL really works. We recommend posting ads in the Pets -> Community section and in the Gigs -> Event Gigs section. It’s most effective to post repeatedly, but make sure to wait 48 hours before posting again. Here is some text for what you can include in the ad:

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Did you know that many dogs can't go to dog parks because they are fearful or they get picked on by other dogs?

Sniffspot is a project to provide private areas for dogs to play.

Sniffspot needs more folks in the area that have yards or land that would be interested in helping reactive dogs by sharing their yards.

In addition to helping reactive dogs, this is a good way to earn passive income. Sniffspot has some hosts earning $1000+ per month.

You can learn more here: www.sniffspot.com/host

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Post on your local sub-Reddit

This is a great way to reach people that are passionate about being involved in your community. If you go on Reddit, search for your local community and you will likely find sub-Reddits related to your community. If there are multiple relevant sub-Reddits we recommend posting in the sub-Reddit with the most subscribers. For instance, Seattle has multiple sub-Reddits (e.g. r/Seattle, r/SeaWA, r/SeattleWA), but r/Seattle has the most subscribers so that would be the best place to post. We recommend posting something like this:

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Has anyone heard of Sniffspot? Sniffspot lets anyone help dogs and earn side income through offering their yard as a play area for reactive dogs. I really want more sniff spots in the area. Anyone interested in hosting? www.sniffspot.com/host

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Post on Nextdoor

Are you a member of Nextdoor? If not, it’s like Facebook, but super strict about locals only. It’s a great place to share the word about Sniffspot. You can post something like this:

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Has anyone heard of Sniffspot? Sniffspot lets anyone help dogs and earn side income through offering their yard as a play area for reactive dogs. I really want more sniff spots in the area. Anyone interested in hosting? www.sniffspot.com/host

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Share our posts on Facebook and Instagram

Sharing posts is a super easy way to spread the word. Make sure to follow us on Facebook and Instagram and whenever you see a great post by us, share it!

Follow us onTiktokand join ourYoutubechannel

Flyer around your community

Print some of our flyers and post them around your neighborhood and/or workplace. Here is our template. Great neighborhood places to post flyers are coffee shops, laundromats, community centers, apartment buildings and other local retail businesses.

Let local veterinarians, trainers and pet professionals know about Sniffspot

Vets, trainers and local pet professionals are a great way to spread word of mouth about Sniffspot. These folks are some of the most connected people in the dog world and they also tend to really appreciate Sniffspot for reducing injuries and reactivity in dogs. You can give these folks flyers that they can share with their community.

Review new sniff spots

If you do see a sniff spot in your area, you can help the community by visiting it and writing a review. Even if the sniff spot isn’t a great fit for you, by reviewing it you will encourage more guests and more hosts to sign up in the area, which will bring on hosts that could be a great fit for you.

Forward our newsletter to your friends

You can help to spread the word by signing up for our newsletter and forward it to your friends. The newsletter sign up is in the footer of this page.

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I really hope that this can help you to get more sniff spots in your area. As always, feel free to reach out with any questions!

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Tips for getting spots near you (2024)

FAQs

How do you encourage spots to come out? ›

Warm compresses and acne stickers can help to bring a pimple to a head so that the sebum, dead skin cells, and bacteria can exit to the skin's surface. Using ice can relieve inflammation. If blind pimples occur frequently or are particularly inflamed and painful, a person should seek advice from a dermatologist.

How do I get a spot to go ASAP? ›

Apply a warm compress to the area to help reduce inflammation and encourage the pimple to come to a head. You can also try over-the-counter acne treatments containing ingredients like benzoyl peroxide or salicylic acid. If it does not go away, a doctor may prescribe medication.

How do I stop myself from getting spots? ›

Avoid make-up, skincare and suncare products that are oil-based (sometimes labelled “comedogenic”). Use water-based non-comedogenic products, as they're less likely to block the pores in your skin. Completely remove make-up before going to bed. If dry skin is a problem, use a fragrance-free water-based emollient.

Is my boyfriend giving me acne? ›

When your face comes into close contact with your man's beard or stubble it can cause a lot of friction on your face. This can cause oil production on your skin to increase which can result in acne or blemishes. Sometimes the friction can also cause beard burn.

Why am I breaking out? ›

Acne is caused by your skin making too much sebum (oil), which, along with dead skin cells, clogs the pores — making them the perfect place for bacteria to grow. Hormones, family history and underlying health conditions can play a role in developing acne. It can also be a side effect of taking certain medications.

What increases spots? ›

Sebaceous glands lubricate the hair and the skin to stop it drying out. They do this by producing an oily substance called sebum. In acne, the glands begin to produce too much sebum. The excess sebum mixes with dead skin cells and both substances form a plug in the follicle.

Does ice help spots? ›

Ice may help reduce specific acne symptoms. However, people cannot treat the underlying cause of acne with ice alone. People who experience severe or persistent inflammatory acne may want to consider speaking with their doctor or a dermatologist, especially if they have already tried treating their acne at home.

Can you pop a blind pimple? ›

Can I pop a blind pimple? Never try to pop or squeeze a blind pimple. Doing so pushes the oil and bacteria deeper, causing more inflammation and increasing the risk of infection. Picking at or squeezing a blind pimple can also lead to acne scars.

What naturally pops pimples? ›

Use a warm compress on the affected area for about 15 minutes. Use a clean cotton swab (not your fingers or any sharp tools) to apply pressure onto both sides of the pimple. This should cause the blackhead or whitehead to pop out. Marvel at your success!

How do you pop a spot naturally? ›

Place your fingers on either side of the blemish. Gently pull away from the blemish (the opposite of squeezing). This will often drain the pimple without the risk of pushing any infected matter deeper into the skin. If it works, stop here without squeezing.

How to draw out a spot or boil? ›

You can treat small boils yourself by repeatedly applying a warm, wet washcloth. Eventually, the pus should drain out and cause the boil to shrink. For larger boils, your doctor can cut a small hole and drain out the pus. You might also need to take antibiotics to treat the infection.

Where does the pus go if you don't pop a pimple? ›

Pimples will go away on their own if you do not pop them. Your skin uses its own natural exfoliation process to push the pimple and its contents to the surface. You can actually see this process, called “purging”, happening when you begin using a retinoid.

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