55It’s a cute, fenced space that has benches for humans to sit while letting their dog run around. They had extra balls and a water bowl. The place was kept clean, didn’t find any stray piles. Madi N.
Madi N.
January 2024
It’s a cute, fenced space that has benches for humans to sit while letting their dog run around. They had extra balls and a water bowl. The place was kept clean, didn’t find any stray piles.
55We had such a great time! Our dog was absolutely fascinated by the goats (behind a fence) and the sheep in the distance. The host's attention to detail is so much appreciated. Lovely woodwork including a shelter. Tons of places to sit and more than ample room for our baby to run and play. Had a beautiful, peaceful time. We will be back when we're in the area again! Stephen J.
Stephen J.
April 2022
We had such a great time! Our dog was absolutely fascinated by the goats (behind a fence) and the sheep in the distance. The host's attention to detail is so much appreciated. Lovely woodwork including a shelter. Tons of places to sit and more than ample room for our baby to run and play. Had a beautiful, peaceful time. We will be back when we're in the area again!
55A nice spot with plenty to see and smell. Well thought out amenities for both the dogs and people. My dogs love to run so I wish the yard was a bit larger so they could go “flat out” but they made it work. They both ran until they really didn’t want to anymore, which is what they needed. They’re both asleep as I write this review. We will definitely be back. Matthew O.
Matthew O.
May 2022
A nice spot with plenty to see and smell. Well thought out amenities for both the dogs and people. My dogs love to run so I wish the yard was a bit larger so they could go “flat out” but they made it work. They both ran until they really didn’t want to anymore, which is what they needed. They’re both asleep as I write this review. We will definitely be back.
55This was our first experience with Sniffspot - 10/10. The space is so nice and cared for. We were unbothered the entire time, it’s so peaceful. There were toys available, water, and lots of sitting room for the humans - covered and not!
We will be rebooking for sure. Bailey C.
Bailey C.
December 2023
This was our first experience with Sniffspot - 10/10. The space is so nice and cared for. We were unbothered the entire time, it’s so peaceful. There were toys available, water, and lots of sitting room for the humans - covered and not!
We will be rebooking for sure.
55Twice in a week. I had to bring my Mom and her dog Lucky over to Summit Ridge SniffSpot. They're visiting from out of town. Her dog had a great time. We have a nice covered area to warm up after our short trek in the backwoods. We save a horse, alpaca, a sapsucker, and lots of different plants and trees to ID for the kiddo! A wonderful Merry Christmas gift for Lucky!! 🦮 🎄 🐕🦺 Sarah M.
Sarah M.
December 2023
Twice in a week. I had to bring my Mom and her dog Lucky over to Summit Ridge SniffSpot. They're visiting from out of town. Her dog had a great time. We have a nice covered area to warm up after our short trek in the backwoods. We save a horse, alpaca, a sapsucker, and lots of different plants and trees to ID for the kiddo! A wonderful Merry Christmas gift for Lucky!! 🦮 🎄 🐕🦺
55Excellent spot! There are double doors to the yard, I didn't notice the outer door until the interior door opened. The latch on the interior is finicky, so be sure to close both as you get into the yardKeaton G.
Keaton G.
December 2023
Excellent spot! There are double doors to the yard, I didn't notice the outer door until the interior door opened. The latch on the interior is finicky, so be sure to close both as you get into the yard
55Today was our 2nd visit. Such a nice little property!! Big enough for our 75lbs dog to play some good fetch and for our little one to scout. They love the goat peep holes and love seeing them. We will be back! Thanks again for sharing such a lovely space!!Michael M.
Michael M.
December 2023
Today was our 2nd visit. Such a nice little property!! Big enough for our 75lbs dog to play some good fetch and for our little one to scout. They love the goat peep holes and love seeing them. We will be back! Thanks again for sharing such a lovely space!!
55We had a great time here! The yard area is well kept, there are toys and water available, and the area is beautiful. Sheep and goats visible, dogs audible.Amber B.
Amber B.
September 2023
We had a great time here! The yard area is well kept, there are toys and water available, and the area is beautiful. Sheep and goats visible, dogs audible.
55Clean, secure, and a great time as always. Water, toys, shade, seating available. Clover is still a bit intimidated by the goat over the fence! She always loves her visits here. Thanks again for sharing your space.Amber B.
Amber B.
October 2023
Clean, secure, and a great time as always. Water, toys, shade, seating available. Clover is still a bit intimidated by the goat over the fence! She always loves her visits here. Thanks again for sharing your space.
55We had a great time here today! Found a couple of piles of poop, but cleaned up the one by the shelter. Other one is out closer to the sheep and looks to have been run over by something LOL. Other then that, it was a nice clean area! Thank you!Joey B.
Joey B.
October 2023
We had a great time here today! Found a couple of piles of poop, but cleaned up the one by the shelter. Other one is out closer to the sheep and looks to have been run over by something LOL. Other then that, it was a nice clean area! Thank you!
55We had an incredible time. The sheep were far enough away they didn’t bother our dog and the goats were behind a wood fence so they weren’t a bother either. Could hear neighbors going about their business outside but far enough away that our dog was okay with it. LOVED going up on the platform and had a blast with the chuck it balls. Perfect amount of yard for the little guyKaitlin W.
Kaitlin W.
October 2023
We had an incredible time. The sheep were far enough away they didn’t bother our dog and the goats were behind a wood fence so they weren’t a bother either. Could hear neighbors going about their business outside but far enough away that our dog was okay with it. LOVED going up on the platform and had a blast with the chuck it balls. Perfect amount of yard for the little guy
55This place is very clearly thoughtfully managed! Lots of toys and plenty to do! My dog loved climbing the lookout and watching the goats. Great opportunity to expose her to farm animals and work on her behavior with them in a safe manor! I loved the covered sitting area and views of sheep next door. Great place. Taylor M.
Taylor M.
October 2023
This place is very clearly thoughtfully managed! Lots of toys and plenty to do! My dog loved climbing the lookout and watching the goats. Great opportunity to expose her to farm animals and work on her behavior with them in a safe manor! I loved the covered sitting area and views of sheep next door. Great place.
55Country Scents is a clean spacious area with lots to see and smell for the doggos - especially the goats! They were so sweet and interested in their guests. Will definitely visit again! Kairi N.
Kairi N.
October 2023
Country Scents is a clean spacious area with lots to see and smell for the doggos - especially the goats! They were so sweet and interested in their guests. Will definitely visit again!
55Nice yard and quiet. Toys for your dogs to play with and water to drink. Good shaded area in case your dog needs a break. Also, a great bargain for the priceBrian C.
Brian C.
December 2023
Nice yard and quiet. Toys for your dogs to play with and water to drink. Good shaded area in case your dog needs a break. Also, a great bargain for the price
55Our dog loves this SniffSpot and so do we! It is always clean and there is water and toys for pups to play with. And sturdy fencing around the entire yard area. I highly recommend this spot! Chloe S.
Chloe S.
December 2023
Our dog loves this SniffSpot and so do we! It is always clean and there is water and toys for pups to play with. And sturdy fencing around the entire yard area. I highly recommend this spot!
How do South Bend's private fully fenced 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
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FAQ about our South Bend fully fenced dog parks
Are fully fenced dog parks safe?
While public dog parks have a number of safety issues, such as aggressive dogs, inattentive owners, disease transmission and general cleanliness, Sniffspot dog parks are much safer than public dog parks. Human and animal safety is our #1 focus. Without a private option, many dog owners are relegated to using athletic fields or tennis courts for their dogs, which are not private or safe. 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. 93% of reviews on Sniffspot visits are 5 stars. And with fully fenced Sniffspot parks, you can get the safety of a fenced-in space for dogs, while still having plenty of space to run.
How can I find fully fenced dog parks in South Bend?
There are 14 fully fenced dog parks in the South Bend area. The most popular fully fenced park is . You can browse all of our fully fenced dog parks here.
How do I know if a fully fenced dog park works for my dog?
Many people looking for fully fenced parks have dogs that are not good with voice control. Start by applying basic filters, such as fences height and distractions, to find a dog park that works for your dog. You can see attributes of fences such as height, gaps and fencing type to find the perfect fenced-in space for dogs. You can filter by size to make sure you have plenty of space, or a smaller space if you prefer a neighborhood park. You can browse on a map by park location to find one in your city or near your city. If your dog is reactive to other dogs, you can visit one of our off-leash areas where there are no dogs audible or visible near the space. Make sure to review the amenities of the spot to check features you want for your activity, such as fresh water, trail features such as soft trails or walking trails, or even water fountains. If you prefer wood chips, many of our parks have wood chips or indoor space if you prefer a beautiful park building.
What are the requirements to bring my dog to a Sniffspot fully fenced dog park?
We require that all dogs have basic vaccinations or equivalent titers. We do not permit use by pregnant dogs and we do not permit dogs with a bite history. We require that guests sign our waiver and agree to follow our safety rules, such as staying within the designated off-leash areas. Each park location also has their own set of rules that guests need to follow, such as limiting excessive barking.
Will there be other dogs at the Sniffspot fully fenced dog park at the same time as me?
Sniffspot only allows one booking at a time and any host dogs are required to be kept away from the spot during visits. We also enforce 30 min time buffers between bookings.
How much do Sniffspot fully fenced dog parks cost?