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3350 Hart Rd
Twin LakeMichigan49457US
5.0367
55It was finally pond swimming weather! The dogs had a blast.
55Always a good time here! If you are thinking about coming here don't hesitate!
55Wonderful spot, wonderful host, wonderful all around experience!
55Always great to
55Great trails and amazing people! Loved it!
55What a gem! It is exactly as I’d hoped: a nice, safe place to learn how well my dogs will listen in a large wooded space (hardly at all btw). I had been considering taking them to some partially fenced spots but now know that won’t work until we do some (a lot) more training. I also learned my newest rescue likes to swim! Didn’t think so because she’s never been thrilled with the big lake but she LOVED the pond. Everything is very clean and nice. I was a little worried about the fence as the new rescue has been known to hop fences (we’ve been working on it) but she showed zero inclination. If your dogs are less likely to run off than mine, it is a lovely spot to take a nice walk/hike together. Otherwise, it’s still a lovely spot and not so big your dog won’t come back to you eventually.
55The hosts are always lovely, my dog always has a great time. She got a little stressed about the gunshots today, but as you can see that didn't stop her from having fun :) Truly a gem of a place!
55Utopia! The hosts were incredibly kind and welcoming. The property is gorgeous and very well maintained. We walked the trails and watched Pippin go in the pond. If you're a trail runner and you've always wanted to run with your dog off lead, this is the spot for you. The terrain is hilly and has many twists and turns. There are numerous benches so you can take a break and just watch your dog. We brought our own water and bags but the hosts had both available. Highly recommend this incredible spot!
55Perfect outing for our first sniff spot! Bronx and Lulu had the best time, it is a beautiful spot and the trails are so well kept.
55Our third time and still the BEST Sniff Spot we have ever been too. Great place to hike, swim,search for hidden balls and sniff!!! Lucky had a blast!
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Happy Trails 'N Tails

Twin Lake, Michigan
Fully Fenced
10 acres
5.0367 reviews
Top spot
Sniffpass
Membership
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Hosted by Brent K.

Fencing

Enclosure

Fully Fenced

Fencing height (at lowest point)

4 ft

98% of guests said fencing at this spot was secure enough to contain their dogs

Gaps or holes in fence: No gaps

Fencing type(s): Chain link - non-privacy

Fencing details: Please close the chain link gate behind you when you enter the driveway. (Leave it open when you leave.) Thank you!We take our fence security very seriously. Please report any fence damage.


Designed for private play
Only the people and dogs in your booking are allowed in the spot during your visit.

Distractions seen/heard from the spot

Other dogsSometimes

Other domestic animalsSometimes

Other peopleSometimes

Private entryNo


Amenities

Lake or pond

Dog drinking water

Chairs

Woods

Trail

Trash can


Pricing
$20 per dog per hour

50% off all dogs after the 1st dog

Optional monthly membership available!

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Location

Twin Lake, Michigan

Description

Spot & Trail conditions report: Wednesday 4/17/24 7:30am. Our soil is mostly sand, so our trails rarely (if ever) have standing water after a rain. The trails are groomed and ready for you! Not enough hours in a day? Check out our "Get Your Glow On" Extra and come play with your pooch after dark. WE ARE OPEN 7 days-a-week Year-Round (including holidays)! Our guests describe our Sniffspot as a "Destination Spot." That is why our guests travel here from Grand Rapids, Holland, Lansing, and Kalamazoo. We have Ten scenic wooded acres (square). Fully fenced in. Walk along the pond and through the trees on groomed trails. There are also yard areas and a picnic table. Beautiful and private acreage with views of a 60-acre non-motorized lake. Canicross and Canicross Training welcome! One lap of our outer loop (through the woods) = 1/2 mile. We are set up nicely to practice 5K.

Cleanliness

100% of guests said this spot was as clean as expected during their visit.

Hazards

Pond, Lake, and Woods *If you see a turtle, do not approach it! Let us know and we will relocate it. *There are some prickers around the banks of the pond and in some areas of the woods. *We have had one guest who let us know their dog got some burrs. *Expect to encounter normal insects from a woods setting. *We hide Kong Squeakair tennis balls in the woods for dogs to find. There is an inherent risk in letting your dog play with tennis balls. By visiting our Sniffspot you are accepting this risk. If you would like us to remove any balls that we have hidden, we would be happy to do so. However, balls/toys are often left behind by guests (we have a large property). Please closely monitor your dog. The safety of your dog is your responsibility!

Extras

Beach, Deck, Dock, & Swim Raft$20

Enjoy our private beach, swim raft, dock, and picnic table. You are welcome to bring floatables, kayaks or paddle boards and even watch your dog do some dock diving. Enjoy the spectacular view on our private deck overlooking the beautiful 60-acre non-motorized lake and have a picnic. *This extra must take place during your scheduled time. Know that you would be outside of the fenced area and may encounter other people and/or dogs.

Dog Wash - bring your supplies$10

Outdoor dog wash equipment (cold water only). Bring your own towels and shampoo. Electric available. *Dog washing must take place during your scheduled time.

Dog Wash - supplies included$20

Outdoor dog wash equipment (cold water only). We supply 2-bath towels (leave them behind when you are done) plus 1-16 oz. bottle of Bert's Oatmeal Shampoo (yours to take home). Electric available. *Dog washing must take place during your scheduled time.


Extras

Beach, Deck, Dock, & Swim Raft$20

Enjoy our private beach, swim raft, dock, and picnic table. You are welcome to bring floatables, kayaks or paddle boards and even watch your dog do some dock diving. Enjoy the spectacular view on our private deck overlooking the beautiful 60-acre non-motorized lake and have a picnic. *This extra must take place during your scheduled time. Know that you would be outside of the fenced area and may encounter other people and/or dogs.


Dog Wash - bring your supplies$10

Outdoor dog wash equipment (cold water only). Bring your own towels and shampoo. Electric available. *Dog washing must take place during your scheduled time.


Dog Wash - supplies included$20

Outdoor dog wash equipment (cold water only). We supply 2-bath towels (leave them behind when you are done) plus 1-16 oz. bottle of Bert's Oatmeal Shampoo (yours to take home). Electric available. *Dog washing must take place during your scheduled time.


Get Your Glow On - One Dog$12

Enjoy our SniffSpot in the dark! (Available to book anytime between 7pm-11pm.) We supply an LED headlamp for you along with a bright, neon, LED glow-in-the-dark dog collar for your pooch. (Leave them behind when you leave.) We also sell the collars at the house. Message us if you are interested.


Get Your Glow On - Two Dogs$18

Enjoy our SniffSpot in the dark! (Available to book anytime between 7pm-11pm.) We supply an LED headlamp for you along with a bright, neon, LED glow-in-the-dark dog collar for your pooch. (Leave them behind when you leave.) We also sell the collars at the house. Message us if you are interested.


Have-A-Ball Challenge (3)$15

Find three (3) Kong SqueekAir balls strategically hidden throughout the woods. Good Luck! Have-A-Ball! (Balls are yours to take home.) *Challenge must take place during your scheduled time.


Have-A-Ball Challenge (6)$25

Find three (6) Kong SqueekAir balls strategically hidden throughout the woods. Good Luck! Have-A-Ball! (Balls are yours to take home.) *Challenge must take place during your scheduled time.


Have-A-Ball Challenge - EXPERT$34

Find three (9) Kong SqueekAir balls strategically hidden throughout the woods. Good Luck! Have-A-Ball! (Balls are yours to take home.) *Challenge must take place during your scheduled time.


Tiki Time$40

It's Tiki Time! Enjoy our private beach at night with your pooch! A spectacular view with the flames from the Tiki torches reflecting off the water. Includes fire pit upon request (fire will be ready when you arrive.) Bring your own hotdogs, smores, etc. Swim or not, it's up to you! :-) *Must book a minimum of 2-hours at 7pm or later. Be advised - the beach area is outside the fenced SniffSpot and you may see/hear other people and dogs.

Host Rules

Minimum visit length
1.0 hour
Required advanced notice for visits
1 hour
Max dogs per booking
15
Is the host present?
I prefer to meet my guests on their first visits
Additional rules

No campfires please, We are in a National forest. Please avoid all other possibilities of fire. Sniffspot leaves a half hour between visits for current guest to leave and a new guest to arrive. Please be timely and when possible please schedule tight after a scheduled guest or leave a 2-hour window between so a 1-hour guest can squeeze in. We are filling up on weekends. Thank You - Happy Trails 'N Tails


Community safety rules
Dogs must be leashed when entering and exiting the spot.
Make sure the area is safe and secure before bringing your dog in.
Never enter a spot before your booking start time and never leave late.
Pick up after your dogs. Leave the spot as it was when you arrived.
Always review and abide by spot specific rules.
Unless otherwise stated, restrooms are not available on site.

Booking Policies

Booking Policies
Only one booking is allowed at a time at any spot and there is an enforced 30 min buffer between all bookings to ensure dogs in separate bookings do not meet.
This spot is set for Booking, which means you will be instantly confirmed for any booking you request. You will receive the address and access instruction immediately following booking.
Visits can be moved or cancelled up to 2 hours before a visit.
Visits can be extended and dogs can be added throughout the visit.

(367) Reviews

  • Becky B., Apr 14, 2024

    It was finally pond swimming weather! The dogs had a blast.

  • Alexander W., Apr 13, 2024

    Always a good time here! If you are thinking about coming here don't hesitate!

  • Amy R., Apr 12, 2024

    Wonderful spot, wonderful host, wonderful all around experience!

  • Katie G., Apr 10, 2024

    Always great to

  • Sarah C., Apr 7, 2024

    Great trails and amazing people! Loved it!

  • Britt S., Apr 7, 2024

    What a gem! It is exactly as I’d hoped: a nice, safe place to learn how well my dogs will listen in a large wooded space (hardly at all btw). I had been considering taking them to some partially fenced spots but now know that won’t work until we do some (a lot) more training. I also learned my newest rescue likes to swim! Didn’t think so because she’s never been thrilled with the big lake but she LOVED the pond. Everything is very clean and nice. I was a little worried about the fence as the new rescue has been known to hop fences (we’ve been working on it) but she showed zero inclination. If your dogs are less likely to run off than mine, it is a lovely spot to take a nice walk/hike together. Otherwise, it’s still a lovely spot and not so big your dog won’t come back to you eventually.

  • Lauren B., Apr 7, 2024

    The hosts are always lovely, my dog always has a great time. She got a little stressed about the gunshots today, but as you can see that didn't stop her from having fun :) Truly a gem of a place!

  • Kellee P., Apr 6, 2024

    Utopia! The hosts were incredibly kind and welcoming. The property is gorgeous and very well maintained. We walked the trails and watched Pippin go in the pond. If you're a trail runner and you've always wanted to run with your dog off lead, this is the spot for you. The terrain is hilly and has many twists and turns. There are numerous benches so you can take a break and just watch your dog. We brought our own water and bags but the hosts had both available. Highly recommend this incredible spot!

  • Lisa D., Apr 6, 2024

    Perfect outing for our first sniff spot! Bronx and Lulu had the best time, it is a beautiful spot and the trails are so well kept.

  • Ginny L., Apr 6, 2024

    Our third time and still the BEST Sniff Spot we have ever been too. Great place to hike, swim,search for hidden balls and sniff!!! Lucky had a blast!

Meet your host

Brent K.

Joined in February 2022

My wife and I moved to this beautiful wooded property years ago with our two children and our dog Bear Bear. Our son created this beautiful trail through the woods where we would take Bear for walks everyday. Our beloved Bear Bear has passed and we are opening up this trail for a sniffspot in his honor. Happy Trails 'N Tails to you! -brent & chrissy


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