55Our poodles loved this large fenced in yard! Great space with both sun and shade. They left out a water bowl for us too! We will definitely come back! Katie B.
Katie B.
July 2022
Our poodles loved this large fenced in yard! Great space with both sun and shade. They left out a water bowl for us too! We will definitely come back!
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55We had such a good time at this Sniffspot! Our babies absolutely loved it and it made me so happy to be able to see them run freely off-leash since we aren’t able to give them that opportunity living in an apartment. The yard is spacious and has areas of both sun and shade. The babies loved exploring by the trees and watching the wildlife next door. Will definitely plan to book again! Highly recommend! :)Lauren S.
Lauren S.
July 2022
We had such a good time at this Sniffspot! Our babies absolutely loved it and it made me so happy to be able to see them run freely off-leash since we aren’t able to give them that opportunity living in an apartment. The yard is spacious and has areas of both sun and shade. The babies loved exploring by the trees and watching the wildlife next door. Will definitely plan to book again! Highly recommend! :)
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55Great place! Yard and amenities as described. Very clean and tidy. Lots of open space to run, my 3 reactive dogs LOVED it. We heard a few other dogs but did not see any. Good communication with the host and she was very welcoming. We'll be back!Margaret B.
Margaret B.
August 2022
Great place! Yard and amenities as described. Very clean and tidy. Lots of open space to run, my 3 reactive dogs LOVED it. We heard a few other dogs but did not see any. Good communication with the host and she was very welcoming. We'll be back!
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55This was our first Sniff Spot. Took my girls for Sage's 10th birthday. Very spacious, quiet and clean. I was a bit worried that it wasn't a privacy fence but it wasn't close to the sidewalk so that was great for my dog reactive girl. Only saw one person walking a dog but there was plenty of distance that Navi didnt even notice them. The patio furniture was nice to relax on. The pool, water jug, bowl and extra toys was a nice touch. The girls had a great time and can't wait to go back. Sade W.
Sade W.
August 2022
This was our first Sniff Spot. Took my girls for Sage's 10th birthday. Very spacious, quiet and clean. I was a bit worried that it wasn't a privacy fence but it wasn't close to the sidewalk so that was great for my dog reactive girl. Only saw one person walking a dog but there was plenty of distance that Navi didnt even notice them. The patio furniture was nice to relax on. The pool, water jug, bowl and extra toys was a nice touch. The girls had a great time and can't wait to go back.
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55Our dogs had a wonderful time today! Our first time, was peaceful and quiet. The little old one sniffed the entire yard, our four-year old mix ran is heart out! Thank you!Emily K.
Emily K.
August 2022
Our dogs had a wonderful time today! Our first time, was peaceful and quiet. The little old one sniffed the entire yard, our four-year old mix ran is heart out! Thank you!
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55Lovely securely fenced in yard for our two mutts. Directions for parking and access to the yard were clear.
Yard was very well maintained, there was a comfortable outdoor couch to sit on while the pups ran around. There were also an assortment of dog toys available.
I really appreciated the bin for the poops and she even had some hand sanitizer there too.
We enjoyed our time there and the dogs had lots of fun as well.Kate L.
Kate L.
September 2022
Lovely securely fenced in yard for our two mutts. Directions for parking and access to the yard were clear.
Yard was very well maintained, there was a comfortable outdoor couch to sit on while the pups ran around. There were also an assortment of dog toys available.
I really appreciated the bin for the poops and she even had some hand sanitizer there too.
We enjoyed our time there and the dogs had lots of fun as well.
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55This was our first Sniffspot and we will definitely be returning! A beautiful and large, 100% fenced in yard with plenty of seating and toys. It was wonderful for my reactive gal to have so much room to run off leash safely. Thank you for having us! Satchel B.
Satchel B.
September 2022
This was our first Sniffspot and we will definitely be returning! A beautiful and large, 100% fenced in yard with plenty of seating and toys. It was wonderful for my reactive gal to have so much room to run off leash safely. Thank you for having us!
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55This was our first time using the app! I have to say this spot was amazing! For being a first time guest we actually got a little gift. The yard was very clean there were toys for the dogs to play with also a bed if they got a little bit tired. Unfortunately for us we didn’t get to stay the whole time because I have a senior dog and the hour was just a little too long. I would highly recommend this spot😊Josi B.
Josi B.
October 2022
This was our first time using the app! I have to say this spot was amazing! For being a first time guest we actually got a little gift. The yard was very clean there were toys for the dogs to play with also a bed if they got a little bit tired. Unfortunately for us we didn’t get to stay the whole time because I have a senior dog and the hour was just a little too long. I would highly recommend this spot😊
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55We love SniffSpot, and we love this yard! First of all, it's kept spotless, and it's only minutes from our home. There have been no dogs in the adjacent yards, and we've rarely heard another dog from a great distance in the neighborhood. The fence and gate are nice, and it even contains my 11 lb. Papillon escape artist. It's the perfect environment for our shy Australian Shepherd to gain off-leash confidence in. This is an awesome alternative to a dog park for us! Thank you for making it available. We'll be regular customers.Kristi N.
Kristi N.
October 2022
We love SniffSpot, and we love this yard! First of all, it's kept spotless, and it's only minutes from our home. There have been no dogs in the adjacent yards, and we've rarely heard another dog from a great distance in the neighborhood. The fence and gate are nice, and it even contains my 11 lb. Papillon escape artist. It's the perfect environment for our shy Australian Shepherd to gain off-leash confidence in. This is an awesome alternative to a dog park for us! Thank you for making it available. We'll be regular customers.
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55Our girls loved running and sniffing at the nature nook. Everything was exactly as described. We felt secure letting our dogs run freely. Thanks for the hospitality and good sniffs! Gale M.
Gale M.
October 2022
Our girls loved running and sniffing at the nature nook. Everything was exactly as described. We felt secure letting our dogs run freely. Thanks for the hospitality and good sniffs!
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55We loved our visit! The yard was clean, well kept, and spacious. The fence was secure without any holes. The neighborhood was also quiet. There were lots of toys and a water bowl available for my dog to use. I’m so pleased and grateful to have found a place to take my reactive dog to safely get his energy out. Will be booking again and definitely would recommend to anyone looking for a secure sniff spot! Kendall A.
Kendall A.
October 2022
We loved our visit! The yard was clean, well kept, and spacious. The fence was secure without any holes. The neighborhood was also quiet. There were lots of toys and a water bowl available for my dog to use. I’m so pleased and grateful to have found a place to take my reactive dog to safely get his energy out. Will be booking again and definitely would recommend to anyone looking for a secure sniff spot!
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55What a lovely space! The yard is big and clean. There were plenty of toys and a water dish left out for us to use. The neighborhood was nice and quiet. We heard two dogs during our entire visit. Didn't seem to phase my super reactive dog. We enjoyed our visit and will definitely be back.Bailey N.
Bailey N.
October 2022
What a lovely space! The yard is big and clean. There were plenty of toys and a water dish left out for us to use. The neighborhood was nice and quiet. We heard two dogs during our entire visit. Didn't seem to phase my super reactive dog. We enjoyed our visit and will definitely be back.
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55Our second time visiting Cheryl’s yard and we had an absolute blast!! Tons of open space and sniffs. She loves running across the yard like a little rocket. The only difference between the first and this time was we heard a neighbor’s dog bark a couple of times in close proximity, but never actually saw another dog. My reactive girl didn’t pay too much mindSatchel B.
Satchel B.
November 2022
Our second time visiting Cheryl’s yard and we had an absolute blast!! Tons of open space and sniffs. She loves running across the yard like a little rocket. The only difference between the first and this time was we heard a neighbor’s dog bark a couple of times in close proximity, but never actually saw another dog. My reactive girl didn’t pay too much mind
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55The Nature Nook was secure, clean and stimulating for my pup. Cheryl was a fantastic host and left out a fresh bowl of water and toys for her, as well as chairs and a blanket for me to keep warm! Caitlyn P.
Caitlyn P.
December 2022
The Nature Nook was secure, clean and stimulating for my pup. Cheryl was a fantastic host and left out a fresh bowl of water and toys for her, as well as chairs and a blanket for me to keep warm!
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55My dog and I loved this place SO much. Ive been trying to find a fenced in spot for him to run around in for so long and have finally found the perfect place! We will definitely be back here for play times and letting out some energy! (My dog also LOVED all the toys that were left out for him to play with and now I need to go buy some for him to have at home :)jesi a.
jesi a.
December 2022
My dog and I loved this place SO much. Ive been trying to find a fenced in spot for him to run around in for so long and have finally found the perfect place! We will definitely be back here for play times and letting out some energy! (My dog also LOVED all the toys that were left out for him to play with and now I need to go buy some for him to have at home :)
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55This was my first experience with SniffSpot and it couldn’t have been better! Cheryl is a wonderful host with a clean and beautiful yard. My dog had a blast and we can’t wait to go back! Paige S.
Paige S.
January 2023
This was my first experience with SniffSpot and it couldn’t have been better! Cheryl is a wonderful host with a clean and beautiful yard. My dog had a blast and we can’t wait to go back!
How do Shelby Township's private small 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 Shelby Township small dog parks
Are small 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 are 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 park users so you can find the perfect place for you and your dog. 93% of reviews on Sniffspot visits are 5 stars.
How can I find small dog parks in Shelby Township?
There are 213 small dog parks in the Shelby Township area. The most popular small dog park is . You can browse all of our small dog parks here.
How do I know if a small dog park works for my dog?
Start by applying basic filters, such as fencing and distractions, to find a dog park that works for your furry friends. If your dog doesn't respond to owner commands, you can visit one of our enclosed dog park areas. If your dog is reactive to other dogs, you can visit one of our small dog park sites where there are no dogs audible or visible nearby. You can see any park amenities provided, including a park bench, water for dogs or water features such as kiddie pool or water hose. If your dog loves water, you can go to a park with water features, but if they don't love water, you can avoid them. We also recommend reading reviews to check for park maintenance issues and reaching out to the host with any questions. And lastly, of course, check park hours. Many of our parks are open from dawn until dusk.
What are the requirements to bring my dog to a Sniffspot park?
We require that all dogs have basic vaccinations or equivalent titers. We do not allow dogs with a bite history. We require that owners sign our waiver and agree to follow our safety rules. We also require that pet owners follow safety protocols around water features.
Will there be other dogs at the Sniffspot 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.
If you are planning an amazing small dog park party, each Sniffspot park has their own rules regarding special events. Many parks allow doggie birthday parties, training, water parties and other event types. Event organizers need to be responsible for their guests and event organizers should coordinate with the host regarding their fun party. Make sure the park has amenities you need for your party, such as a park with lots of picnic tables with park benches.
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