55The pups had a wonderful time exploring and swimming 🤣 it was crazy cold but they were having a blast. One dog had his first real swim, the other already a pro thought she could catch the geese. She did an excellent recall thank goodness cause I’m sure the geese would for sure win 🤣 they came back at the end to snooze the night away so happy and content ❤️ loved every bit of the property!Carrie B.
Carrie B.
March 2023
The pups had a wonderful time exploring and swimming 🤣 it was crazy cold but they were having a blast. One dog had his first real swim, the other already a pro thought she could catch the geese. She did an excellent recall thank goodness cause I’m sure the geese would for sure win 🤣 they came back at the end to snooze the night away so happy and content ❤️ loved every bit of the property!
Hoof & Paw Private Dog Park In South Bend | Sniffspot
55Tok had a great time there chasing his toys around. This was his first time at a dog park. It is very close to home. We enjoyed the time and will be back. Thank you. Leslie C.
Leslie C.
December 2023
Tok had a great time there chasing his toys around. This was his first time at a dog park. It is very close to home. We enjoyed the time and will be back. Thank you.
Large 1/3 acre lot, perfect to chuck it far and tire out your canine. | Sniffspot
55Our girls had such a great time! It was our first time renting a sniffspot and it was such a relief to have a wife open safe space for both of our girls to just get to be dogs for a bit. There's tons of toys available to play with too! Ember R.
Ember R.
June 2023
Our girls had such a great time! It was our first time renting a sniffspot and it was such a relief to have a wife open safe space for both of our girls to just get to be dogs for a bit. There's tons of toys available to play with too!
Large 1/3 acre lot, perfect to chuck it far and tire out your canine. | Sniffspot
55I brought my 3 dogs for an hour and they had the best time! The space was nice and clean, had water and balls to play with, shaded areas if needed, and fun things to play on. I wish I had been aware of this spot earlier. I suspect we'll become regulars and will be back soon. Kelsey S.
Kelsey S.
June 2023
I brought my 3 dogs for an hour and they had the best time! The space was nice and clean, had water and balls to play with, shaded areas if needed, and fun things to play on. I wish I had been aware of this spot earlier. I suspect we'll become regulars and will be back soon.
Large 1/3 acre lot, perfect to chuck it far and tire out your canine. | Sniffspot
55This sniff spot never ceases to amaze us! There is often new things for the dogs to play with and of all things their favorites are the dirt pile and the rope chew hanging in the tree!
The added privacy fencing is another bonus especially with more reactive dogs!
Love, love, love this spot!Anne M.
Anne M.
June 2023
This sniff spot never ceases to amaze us! There is often new things for the dogs to play with and of all things their favorites are the dirt pile and the rope chew hanging in the tree!
The added privacy fencing is another bonus especially with more reactive dogs!
Love, love, love this spot!
Large 1/3 acre lot, perfect to chuck it far and tire out your canine. | Sniffspot
55I was really impressed with this spot! It was my first tike using a sniffspot and my dog Nutmeg was able to roam free, explore, be curious, and there were tons of different toys for her to choose from. It was fully enclosed, I had no worries of her running off after checking the perimeter. Took away all my stresses of finding a place where she could safely roam, play and get her energy out. Water bowl was there and a hose to fill it with fresh water as well as shady spots to cool down from all the running she did in the heat. It was also really quiet and peaceful, only heard 1 dog bark in the distance for a short time in the whole hour I was there. Vanessa S.
Vanessa S.
June 2023
I was really impressed with this spot! It was my first tike using a sniffspot and my dog Nutmeg was able to roam free, explore, be curious, and there were tons of different toys for her to choose from. It was fully enclosed, I had no worries of her running off after checking the perimeter. Took away all my stresses of finding a place where she could safely roam, play and get her energy out. Water bowl was there and a hose to fill it with fresh water as well as shady spots to cool down from all the running she did in the heat. It was also really quiet and peaceful, only heard 1 dog bark in the distance for a short time in the whole hour I was there.
Large 1/3 acre lot, perfect to chuck it far and tire out your canine. | Sniffspot
55This was our first time renting out a Sniffspot and wow, it did not disappoint! Our boy had the best time with all the variety of toys and obstacles to play with. The yard was spacious and clean, and easy to find. We will definitely be booking here again in the very near future! Celiana T.
Celiana T.
June 2023
This was our first time renting out a Sniffspot and wow, it did not disappoint! Our boy had the best time with all the variety of toys and obstacles to play with. The yard was spacious and clean, and easy to find. We will definitely be booking here again in the very near future!
Large 1/3 acre lot, perfect to chuck it far and tire out your canine. | Sniffspot
55SO much fun! It had literally everything we could need and more. It’s my dogs first birthday and she had the time of her life. There were spots to dig, hose off, climb, run, train. There was clean water and toys. Great sitting areas . And I really liked how everything had easy to see signs so that we could find the turn and parking easily. The literally only thing is that you should prepare for swatting off flies, but it’s summer outside so bugs are a given anywhere. I brought my own tent canopy type thing with netting to keep the bugs out so we had little interruptions to our funChantel O.
Chantel O.
July 2023
SO much fun! It had literally everything we could need and more. It’s my dogs first birthday and she had the time of her life. There were spots to dig, hose off, climb, run, train. There was clean water and toys. Great sitting areas . And I really liked how everything had easy to see signs so that we could find the turn and parking easily. The literally only thing is that you should prepare for swatting off flies, but it’s summer outside so bugs are a given anywhere. I brought my own tent canopy type thing with netting to keep the bugs out so we had little interruptions to our fun
Large 1/3 acre lot, perfect to chuck it far and tire out your canine. | Sniffspot
55Nice quiet spot that didn’t set off my reactive dog. In addition to a long area good for fetch, one end of the space is nice and wide if your pup likes to run laps like mine. Kristen M.
Kristen M.
July 2023
Nice quiet spot that didn’t set off my reactive dog. In addition to a long area good for fetch, one end of the space is nice and wide if your pup likes to run laps like mine.
Large 1/3 acre lot, perfect to chuck it far and tire out your canine. | Sniffspot
55The space was big and just as described and pictured. I was a little weary about the fencing being too short as one of my huskies is a serial fence jumper but we decided to give it a chance as this is so close to our home and he was so entertained with the park that he didn’t even attempt. We really appreciated the cleanliness and organization as well. It was very accesible and all the signs and markers were so helpful! Can’t wait to schedule again and return with my babies, they had such a blast! Can’t beat a great spot at a great rate! Cinthia z.
Cinthia z.
July 2023
The space was big and just as described and pictured. I was a little weary about the fencing being too short as one of my huskies is a serial fence jumper but we decided to give it a chance as this is so close to our home and he was so entertained with the park that he didn’t even attempt. We really appreciated the cleanliness and organization as well. It was very accesible and all the signs and markers were so helpful! Can’t wait to schedule again and return with my babies, they had such a blast! Can’t beat a great spot at a great rate!
Large 1/3 acre lot, perfect to chuck it far and tire out your canine. | Sniffspot
55This was our first time using SniffSpot, and I couldn’t be more satisfied! My high energy Carolina Dog is tuckered out, and so is our foster Pitbull. The fence was very secure, there were lots of agility structures and tons of toys to play with. I was also really impressed with the seating. I went through and picked up some other dogs’ poops I found on the walk through (please remember to clean up after your dogs y’all), but other than that everything was in perfect shape! I’ll definitely be bringing my pups here again.Samantha B.
Samantha B.
July 2023
This was our first time using SniffSpot, and I couldn’t be more satisfied! My high energy Carolina Dog is tuckered out, and so is our foster Pitbull. The fence was very secure, there were lots of agility structures and tons of toys to play with. I was also really impressed with the seating. I went through and picked up some other dogs’ poops I found on the walk through (please remember to clean up after your dogs y’all), but other than that everything was in perfect shape! I’ll definitely be bringing my pups here again.
55This was our first Sniffspot experience and it was AMAZING. We have fours dogs, one who is particularly reactive, so we can’t do regular dog parks. This was probably bigger and way better maintained than a dog park, with no worries about anyone else in the space. Shaundra C.
Shaundra C.
January 2023
This was our first Sniffspot experience and it was AMAZING. We have fours dogs, one who is particularly reactive, so we can’t do regular dog parks. This was probably bigger and way better maintained than a dog park, with no worries about anyone else in the space.
55My favorite Sniffspot on the peninsula. Both of my German Shepherds love to explore this wonderful wooded area. Enough open ground to play fetch and enough wooded area for your pups to explore. There are a number of short trails to walk while your pups range about. My only concern with this spot is that some trails come close to unfenced areas near homes and streets so being able to recall your distracted pups is recommended.Ron H.
Ron H.
January 2023
My favorite Sniffspot on the peninsula. Both of my German Shepherds love to explore this wonderful wooded area. Enough open ground to play fetch and enough wooded area for your pups to explore. There are a number of short trails to walk while your pups range about. My only concern with this spot is that some trails come close to unfenced areas near homes and streets so being able to recall your distracted pups is recommended.
55Very nice trails with thoughtful water stops and trash cans along the way. The areas in are fenced off, and the trails are sectioned off with a good amount of vegetation on the sides. Vanessa B.
Vanessa B.
January 2023
Very nice trails with thoughtful water stops and trash cans along the way. The areas in are fenced off, and the trails are sectioned off with a good amount of vegetation on the sides.
55Beautiful grounds! Quiet and peaceful. Communication and directions were very good. Dogs had a blast and are soundly sleeping now when we got home. :)Kathleen M.
Kathleen M.
January 2023
Beautiful grounds! Quiet and peaceful. Communication and directions were very good. Dogs had a blast and are soundly sleeping now when we got home. :)
How do South Bend'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 South Bend 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. 97% of reviews on Sniffspot visits in the South Bend 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 18 fully fenced dog parks in the area. If your dog is reactive to other dogs, you can visit one of our 1 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 South Bend have any fully fenced dog parks?
Sniffspot has 18 fully fenced dog parks in or near South Bend. Browse all fully enclosed options.
Where are good dog hiking trails near South Bend?
The South Bend area has 5 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 Danielle's Private Dog Park In Longview.
Where in South Bend can I find a pool for dog swimming?
Can I rent a field for my dog to run near South Bend?
There are 19 Sniffspot dog parks that offer fields in or near South Bend where dogs can be off leash. The most popular field is Hoof & Paw Private Dog Park In South Bend.