55We brought our dog and invited a friend to bring their dog as well and we all had such a great time! The trails are very nice with some decent hills for the area and have benches around if you need to sit for any reason. Brent and Chrissy were so friendly and welcoming and made everything so accessible and easy. My dog absolutely loved the pond on the property as well. You could hear the neighbors dogs barking at times but our dogs were having such a good time they didn’t care one bit (my dog is usually reactive to those types of things). I love that they make sure there is no chance of running into dogs outside of your party. We will definitely be coming back as often as possible! Nicole P.
Nicole P.
November 2022
We brought our dog and invited a friend to bring their dog as well and we all had such a great time! The trails are very nice with some decent hills for the area and have benches around if you need to sit for any reason. Brent and Chrissy were so friendly and welcoming and made everything so accessible and easy. My dog absolutely loved the pond on the property as well. You could hear the neighbors dogs barking at times but our dogs were having such a good time they didn’t care one bit (my dog is usually reactive to those types of things). I love that they make sure there is no chance of running into dogs outside of your party. We will definitely be coming back as often as possible!
55Having two high energy, reactive pups can be very difficult -- but this Sniffspot made it SO EASY to give them the freedom they desire in a safe and beautiful environment. The property was wonderfully maintained, and the trails were clear and easy to follow. Absolutely worth the hour drive, and we will definitely be back!Savannah S.
Savannah S.
November 2022
Having two high energy, reactive pups can be very difficult -- but this Sniffspot made it SO EASY to give them the freedom they desire in a safe and beautiful environment. The property was wonderfully maintained, and the trails were clear and easy to follow. Absolutely worth the hour drive, and we will definitely be back!
55This property was clean and very well kept. The owners were very happy to keep there distance for our reactive boy. There is the perfect amount of sniffing area for hours of fun. Would definitely recommend!Brittney S.
Brittney S.
November 2022
This property was clean and very well kept. The owners were very happy to keep there distance for our reactive boy. There is the perfect amount of sniffing area for hours of fun. Would definitely recommend!
55We had so much fun! It was our dog’s birthday and they made it so special by hiding a birthday toy! Our dogs are so tired after going. The BEST sniffspot around! Margaret P.
Margaret P.
November 2022
We had so much fun! It was our dog’s birthday and they made it so special by hiding a birthday toy! Our dogs are so tired after going. The BEST sniffspot around!
55This was the most beautiful place I could have taken my dog. He is afraid of people and other dogs, and it was so wonderful to see him run and enjoy himself and be a dog. He loved the pond, there were tons of frogs that kept him occupied. The trails were beautifully kept and great for him to run laps on. He’s leaving as a very sandy and happy pup. Thank you so much for opening your space up to us and other dogs!Mandy C.
Mandy C.
September 2022
This was the most beautiful place I could have taken my dog. He is afraid of people and other dogs, and it was so wonderful to see him run and enjoy himself and be a dog. He loved the pond, there were tons of frogs that kept him occupied. The trails were beautifully kept and great for him to run laps on. He’s leaving as a very sandy and happy pup. Thank you so much for opening your space up to us and other dogs!
55What a wonderful spot! This was the first time we have been able to let our reactive rescue pup off leash on a hike. She and our other dog had a blast. They played so much that they only made it 40 minutes before they laid down and told us they were done. :) The hosts were amazing and very conscientious. The fence was in excellent condition and you can tell the hosts take great pride in keeping the space safe and well maintained. We will definitely be back! Katie G.
Katie G.
September 2022
What a wonderful spot! This was the first time we have been able to let our reactive rescue pup off leash on a hike. She and our other dog had a blast. They played so much that they only made it 40 minutes before they laid down and told us they were done. :) The hosts were amazing and very conscientious. The fence was in excellent condition and you can tell the hosts take great pride in keeping the space safe and well maintained. We will definitely be back!
55Beautiful property with views of the lake and trails you can walk with your doggie. The hosts Brent and Chrissy are thoughtful and kind hosts. I will definitely be back!Lindsey B.
Lindsey B.
September 2022
Beautiful property with views of the lake and trails you can walk with your doggie. The hosts Brent and Chrissy are thoughtful and kind hosts. I will definitely be back!
55The nicest people with the nicest yard! There’s no reason to even look for another sniff-spot once you’ve been here you’ll just keep wanting to come back! Justin T.
Justin T.
October 2022
The nicest people with the nicest yard! There’s no reason to even look for another sniff-spot once you’ve been here you’ll just keep wanting to come back!
55Such a beautiful spot! Brent and Chrissy’s property was easy to find yet tucked away and very private. We had the best time with our pup! The trails are so well groomed with benches to rest if you need it and a pond that our dog absolutely loved. 1 hour was plenty of time to explore, swim, and chase the ball that Brent and Chrissy left for us in the teepee. Our pup is reactive, so having a private place to let him sniff and explore is really wonderful for our little family. We just got home and he is so happy and exhausted :) we will definitely be regulars!Julianna A.
Julianna A.
October 2022
Such a beautiful spot! Brent and Chrissy’s property was easy to find yet tucked away and very private. We had the best time with our pup! The trails are so well groomed with benches to rest if you need it and a pond that our dog absolutely loved. 1 hour was plenty of time to explore, swim, and chase the ball that Brent and Chrissy left for us in the teepee. Our pup is reactive, so having a private place to let him sniff and explore is really wonderful for our little family. We just got home and he is so happy and exhausted :) we will definitely be regulars!
55My dogs now recognize the road to get to this Sniff Spot and start barking and crying with excitement. I’m so grateful to have a place to take my dogs to run off leash and not have to worry about other dogs. Becky B.
Becky B.
October 2022
My dogs now recognize the road to get to this Sniff Spot and start barking and crying with excitement. I’m so grateful to have a place to take my dogs to run off leash and not have to worry about other dogs.
55Lovely spot! It was exactly as described, securely fenced, Brent and Chrissy were so welcoming and left our pups a surprise in the woods! The dogs loved cooling off in the pond.Emma H.
Emma H.
June 2022
Lovely spot! It was exactly as described, securely fenced, Brent and Chrissy were so welcoming and left our pups a surprise in the woods! The dogs loved cooling off in the pond.
55This place is a dream come true! Our reactive dog loves to run but it’s hard finding places that she can safely. This is the perfect spot for our high energy dogs. We can’t wait to go back!Erin S.
Erin S.
June 2022
This place is a dream come true! Our reactive dog loves to run but it’s hard finding places that she can safely. This is the perfect spot for our high energy dogs. We can’t wait to go back!
55This Sniffspot is absolutely amazing and worth a trip to visit even if you aren’t local. The hosts were so kind and genuinely wanted our dogs (and us) to enjoy ourselves and fully utilize the space. They even blocked off extra time for us because we got stuck in traffic and arrived late. The pond is beautiful, the land has peaceful trails to walk on and the hosts provide everything you need to have a great visit! Meredith C.
Meredith C.
June 2022
This Sniffspot is absolutely amazing and worth a trip to visit even if you aren’t local. The hosts were so kind and genuinely wanted our dogs (and us) to enjoy ourselves and fully utilize the space. They even blocked off extra time for us because we got stuck in traffic and arrived late. The pond is beautiful, the land has peaceful trails to walk on and the hosts provide everything you need to have a great visit!
55Thanks so much Brent!! Our dogs had more fun than we ever imagined. They loved running laps around the property and then jumping into the pond to cool off. We loved the set up so much, next time we might add the lake access for extra fun. We came all the way from Detroit and it was 100% worth it, we will be back! :) Sarah S.
Sarah S.
June 2022
Thanks so much Brent!! Our dogs had more fun than we ever imagined. They loved running laps around the property and then jumping into the pond to cool off. We loved the set up so much, next time we might add the lake access for extra fun. We came all the way from Detroit and it was 100% worth it, we will be back! :)
55The owners were amazing to work with! The property was great and so much fun to explore! The dogs and I had a great time! Will absolutely be back.Stacy M.
Stacy M.
July 2022
The owners were amazing to work with! The property was great and so much fun to explore! The dogs and I had a great time! Will absolutely be back.
55This was my first time visiting a sniffspot and I felt so welcomed! My dog and I thoroughly enjoyed racing through the trails. She even enjoyed the pond multiple times. We loved searching for the teepee with a little prize. We will definitely back! Thank-you for such an amazing space and being so welcoming!:)Alex D.
Alex D.
July 2022
This was my first time visiting a sniffspot and I felt so welcomed! My dog and I thoroughly enjoyed racing through the trails. She even enjoyed the pond multiple times. We loved searching for the teepee with a little prize. We will definitely back! Thank-you for such an amazing space and being so welcoming!:)
How do Norton Shores's private 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
Many of the spots we list are designed with sensitive dogs in mind
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FAQ about our Norton Shores dog parks
Are dog parks good for dogs?
It is important for dogs to have off leash exercise to sniff and run. But the free and open nature of public dog parks has drawbacks. There could be aggressive dogs, disease transmission and cleanliness issues. For this reason, many dog behaviorists discourage visiting public dog parks and recommend Sniffspot's private dog parks. Sniffspot private dog parks only allow one guest to book at a time and are not open to the public, which solves many of these issues.
Are dog parks safe?
While public dog parks have a number of safety issues, such as aggressive dogs, disease transmission and general cleanliness, Sniffspot dog parks much safer than public dog parks. 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. 98% of reviews on Sniffspot visits in the Norton Shores area are 5 stars.
How do I know if a dog park works for my dog?
You can filter Sniffspot dog parks by fencing and distractions. If your dog doesn't have good recall, you can visit one of our 51 fully fenced dog parks in the area. If your dog is reactive to other dogs, you can visit one of our 9 off leash areas where there are no dogs audible or visible nearby. You can also filter locations to avoid other domestic animals and people. We also recommend reading reviews and reaching out to the host with any questions.
Does Norton Shores have any fully fenced dog parks?
Sniffspot has 51 fully fenced dog parks in or near Norton Shores. Browse all fully enclosed options.
Where are good dog hiking trails near Norton Shores?
The Norton Shores area has 7 Sniffspot locations with private trails for you and your dog to walk or hike. Dogs can generally be off leash on Sniffspot trails. The most popular trail is Happy Trails 'N Tails.
Are there dog agility courses for rent in Norton Shores?
Can I rent a field for my dog to run near Norton Shores?
There are 12 Sniffspot dog parks that offer fields in or near Norton Shores where dogs can be off leash. The most popular field is Lexi's 1 acre fenced private yard!.