55By far the finest SniffSpot I’ve visited yet! Open, safe, clean, well appointed with all you’d need for any weather.
We were greeted kindly by the owner early in the morning. Watched the sunrise here ( perfect view!).
Hank was so fascinated by all the smells!
We’ll return soon!!Lisa W.
Lisa W.
September 2022
By far the finest SniffSpot I’ve visited yet! Open, safe, clean, well appointed with all you’d need for any weather.
We were greeted kindly by the owner early in the morning. Watched the sunrise here ( perfect view!).
Hank was so fascinated by all the smells!
We’ll return soon!!
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55My dogs and I loved this big area to run around in. We got a little turned around about which gate to use, but it was perfect once we were inside! We’ll be back!Rhiannon U.
Rhiannon U.
February 2024
My dogs and I loved this big area to run around in. We got a little turned around about which gate to use, but it was perfect once we were inside! We’ll be back!
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55We love this spot. There are two neighbor dogs occasionally near the west side of the property. They are small, Pom types. My pup was a little too interested in them but that’s on us. Dana P.
Dana P.
February 2024
We love this spot. There are two neighbor dogs occasionally near the west side of the property. They are small, Pom types. My pup was a little too interested in them but that’s on us.
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55Great big area that our dog loves. We are repeat visitors. Always clean and inviting. Thank you for having the gate open when we arrived. That was a nice touch as it was raining. Cindy R.
Cindy R.
January 2024
Great big area that our dog loves. We are repeat visitors. Always clean and inviting. Thank you for having the gate open when we arrived. That was a nice touch as it was raining.
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55Great spot! Lots of room for the pups to play. There are mole/gopher holes at the top of the spot, but we played in the central part of the field. A couple people did come and go while we were there which involved them opening and closing gate. Might be an issue if you have a people sensitive dog or an escape artist so mentioning it here. Overall - very nice!Claire M.
Claire M.
December 2023
Great spot! Lots of room for the pups to play. There are mole/gopher holes at the top of the spot, but we played in the central part of the field. A couple people did come and go while we were there which involved them opening and closing gate. Might be an issue if you have a people sensitive dog or an escape artist so mentioning it here. Overall - very nice!
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55This place was awesome! Such great running space for your pup and a nice bench with some toys in the center so you can keep an eye on your pup but also relax. I e had two dogs in our visit and the yard was more than big enough. Really easy to find as well.Clara H.
Clara H.
January 2024
This place was awesome! Such great running space for your pup and a nice bench with some toys in the center so you can keep an eye on your pup but also relax. I e had two dogs in our visit and the yard was more than big enough. Really easy to find as well.
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55We had a great time! Super spacious and grassy, no mud spots at all. My two dogs were able to run around and explore freely. Have two very exhausted doggos right now. Will definitely be back.Austyn L.
Austyn L.
January 2024
We had a great time! Super spacious and grassy, no mud spots at all. My two dogs were able to run around and explore freely. Have two very exhausted doggos right now. Will definitely be back.
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55A lovely little acre with some nice Washington views of the river. Plenty of space for three dogs to get exhausted playing ball and conveniently located right off the 14/205 too! I always appreciate a space where you can pull in and gate after yourself and my dogs loved the hill and field to run. We will be back! Lea H.
Lea H.
January 2024
A lovely little acre with some nice Washington views of the river. Plenty of space for three dogs to get exhausted playing ball and conveniently located right off the 14/205 too! I always appreciate a space where you can pull in and gate after yourself and my dogs loved the hill and field to run. We will be back!
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55Awesome space! Plenty of room to run, and several balls and toys provided. I brought my own Chuck-It arm & was glad I did since the space is pretty expansive! Yard was clean & fencing secure. Would be a nice spot to practice tracking as well since there are places to hide - behind trees, bottom of hill, etc. This will be a new go-to spot for me & my young GSD boy!Jackie T.
Jackie T.
January 2024
Awesome space! Plenty of room to run, and several balls and toys provided. I brought my own Chuck-It arm & was glad I did since the space is pretty expansive! Yard was clean & fencing secure. Would be a nice spot to practice tracking as well since there are places to hide - behind trees, bottom of hill, etc. This will be a new go-to spot for me & my young GSD boy!
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55Wonderful sniff spot! Yard was beautifully maintained, lots of room for your dog to run and explore. I appreciated the seating options and clear directions on how to enter/exit. I didn’t see a designated waste container for dog poop bags, I think I may have placed it in the wrong container when exiting (my apologies). We look forward to visiting again soon. Thank you for sharing your yard! Kristin K.
Kristin K.
January 2024
Wonderful sniff spot! Yard was beautifully maintained, lots of room for your dog to run and explore. I appreciated the seating options and clear directions on how to enter/exit. I didn’t see a designated waste container for dog poop bags, I think I may have placed it in the wrong container when exiting (my apologies). We look forward to visiting again soon. Thank you for sharing your yard!
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55We had a great time! Plenty of room to run and throw the ball. Nice and grassy, so not very muddy at all. It does back to a highway, so a little noisy, but not a deal breaker. The owner came out briefly and I was worried my 7 mo. old puppy would trample them, but they were super happy and gracious to have us there. All in all, a great visit!Sarah F.
Sarah F.
January 2024
We had a great time! Plenty of room to run and throw the ball. Nice and grassy, so not very muddy at all. It does back to a highway, so a little noisy, but not a deal breaker. The owner came out briefly and I was worried my 7 mo. old puppy would trample them, but they were super happy and gracious to have us there. All in all, a great visit!
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55Great open space, lots of running room and plenty of interesting things to sniff.
My two Huskies are recent rescues and in the initial stage of basic training. It was great to see them having fun running and being free. Unfortunately,they ran up on the porch and wanted to go inside.
Hopefully with continued training and diligence they can be better guests.
Their trainer met us at the property for additional support.
Easy to find as well.
I highly recommend!Tim H.
Tim H.
January 2024
Great open space, lots of running room and plenty of interesting things to sniff.
My two Huskies are recent rescues and in the initial stage of basic training. It was great to see them having fun running and being free. Unfortunately,they ran up on the porch and wanted to go inside.
Hopefully with continued training and diligence they can be better guests.
Their trainer met us at the property for additional support.
Easy to find as well.
I highly recommend!
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55My herding dogs loved the ample space this Sniffspot provides. There is good variation in the terrain that offers lots of sniffing opportunities. Love access to fresh water. The property was clean and free of anything that could be hazardous. We look forward to coming back soon!Daryl Z.
Daryl Z.
January 2024
My herding dogs loved the ample space this Sniffspot provides. There is good variation in the terrain that offers lots of sniffing opportunities. Love access to fresh water. The property was clean and free of anything that could be hazardous. We look forward to coming back soon!
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55My dog had so much fun here! The area was huge and she was able to run to her hearts desire, she tired herself out before the hour was even up. The fence was super secure, it was clean, and instructions for arrival and departure were super clear and made it hassle free.Mckenzie G.
Mckenzie G.
January 2024
My dog had so much fun here! The area was huge and she was able to run to her hearts desire, she tired herself out before the hour was even up. The fence was super secure, it was clean, and instructions for arrival and departure were super clear and made it hassle free.
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55Return customer. It’s an excellent space and easy to get to, with excellent fencing and secure. Lots for the pups to sniff and so much space to race and chase each other! Skye T.
Skye T.
February 2024
Return customer. It’s an excellent space and easy to get to, with excellent fencing and secure. Lots for the pups to sniff and so much space to race and chase each other!
How do South Bend's private dog fields 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 fields
Are dog fields safe?
If you are looking for an adventure, but also looking for safety, Sniffspot dog fields are a great option. While public dog parks have a number of safety issues, such as aggressive dogs, distracted dog owners, disease transmission and general cleanliness, Sniffspot dog parks are much safer than public dog parks. With Sniffspot all bookings are private space for just you and doggy friends you bring with you and we require all dogs to be vaccinated (or have equivalent titers). Especially for training, privacy is ideal. Contrary to public dog parks, all Sniffspot locations are vetted and reviewed by guests so you can find the perfect place for you and your dog for off leash exercise or outdoor training. 93% of reviews on Sniffspot visits are 5 stars, while public dog parks often do not even have verified reviews. All payment is done securely online by credit card in a few simple clicks.
All park rental information is available online. Start by filtering parks by fencing, size and distractions, to find a private spot that works for your dog. If your dog has poor recall, you can visit one of our secure fields. If your dog is reactive to other dogs, you can visit one of our dog fields where there are no dogs audible or visible nearby. You can review the details of the listing to make sure it works as your desired activity space, for example, safe dog exercise, dog training, a stress-free adventure with your furry friend or even a puppy event. You can even check the park amenities chart for amenities such as indoor training facilities, agility field, synthetic turf, exercise balls or field parking availability in advance. If inclement weather is an issue or poor field conditions, you can reschedule your visit up to 2 hours in advance.
What are the requirements to bring my dog to a Sniffspot dog field?
We require that all four-legged friends have basic vaccinations or equivalent titers. We do not allow dogs with a bite history. We require that guests sign our waiver and agree to follow our safety rules. Make sure to check host rules before visiting to ensure, for instance, that you are following allowable sports activities rules and any special events rules.
Will there be other dogs at the Sniffspot field at the same time as me?
No. Facility rentals are for private play time and any host dogs are required to be kept away from the area during visits, so this is perfect for a private adventure for you and your doggie friends, and perhaps a human friend. Hosts understand that many guests have dogs in training and are nervous owners. So when you book a Sniffspot dog field you have the entire private spot to yourself. We also enforce 30 min time buffers between time slots so you will not run into other guest dogs or a previous person when coming or leaving in the field parking area. Some hosts may have multiple fields, but there is always a buffer between fields.