55A perfect day with our puppy! The hosts were so friendly and our 4 month old pup had the time of her life running around their beautiful property. We will be back very soon!!Breanna R.
Breanna R.
June 2022
A perfect day with our puppy! The hosts were so friendly and our 4 month old pup had the time of her life running around their beautiful property. We will be back very soon!!
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!:)
55Like renting your own personal park!! Beautiful property, nice wide trails, great mix of shade and sun. And lots of thoughtful additions!! Bret and Chrissy are pretty much the kindest most genuine people you'll ever meet! They made me feel comfortable and free to explore with my pups!! Gineva A.
Gineva A.
July 2022
Like renting your own personal park!! Beautiful property, nice wide trails, great mix of shade and sun. And lots of thoughtful additions!! Bret and Chrissy are pretty much the kindest most genuine people you'll ever meet! They made me feel comfortable and free to explore with my pups!!
55Amazing!! It was so nice to have this space to bring our reactive dog. I had no worries letting her wander the trails and play freely in the pond. It really touched my heart watching her enjoy everything they have to offer here. So thankful for the contactless visit which made the experience 100% stress free for our dog. Blessed to have this place so close to homeEmma V.
Emma V.
July 2022
Amazing!! It was so nice to have this space to bring our reactive dog. I had no worries letting her wander the trails and play freely in the pond. It really touched my heart watching her enjoy everything they have to offer here. So thankful for the contactless visit which made the experience 100% stress free for our dog. Blessed to have this place so close to home
55Love this spot! Brent accommodated for my reactive dog and we didn’t meet, which I’m super thankful for! I loved doing some training around the pond and my pup was happy to be off leash with no worries. Will definitely come again and hopefully bring my other reactive dog as well. Highly recommendRowan D.
Rowan D.
July 2022
Love this spot! Brent accommodated for my reactive dog and we didn’t meet, which I’m super thankful for! I loved doing some training around the pond and my pup was happy to be off leash with no worries. Will definitely come again and hopefully bring my other reactive dog as well. Highly recommend
55Have been here twice now it’s one of my favorite spots to bring our 6 month old puppy. The hosts are so friendly and they hid a surprise for our dog =) It was a super hot/humid day, so our pup loved playing in the pond. If you’re looking for a large safe space to bring your dog, I highly recommend this sniff spot! The trails are well maintained the property is so beautiful. (They even have bug spray available in case you forget yours!)Breanna R.
Breanna R.
August 2022
Have been here twice now it’s one of my favorite spots to bring our 6 month old puppy. The hosts are so friendly and they hid a surprise for our dog =) It was a super hot/humid day, so our pup loved playing in the pond. If you’re looking for a large safe space to bring your dog, I highly recommend this sniff spot! The trails are well maintained the property is so beautiful. (They even have bug spray available in case you forget yours!)
55This place was an absolute dream come true for my highly reactive dog. Brent & Chrissy were so understanding about having a contactless arrival. I truly haven’t seen my dog have that much fun exploring/playing/running around in so long. And I was actually able to enjoy watching her have all that fun/run around with her without having to worry about any other dogs, people or her running away since everything is fenced in. She loved playing in the pond & doing zoomies in the foresty area on the trails. I can’t recommend this place enough. Brent and Chrissy are amazing & so nice! It’s absolutely worth the hour drive for us to come here. My dog and I can’t wait to come back!! Claire C.
Claire C.
August 2022
This place was an absolute dream come true for my highly reactive dog. Brent & Chrissy were so understanding about having a contactless arrival. I truly haven’t seen my dog have that much fun exploring/playing/running around in so long. And I was actually able to enjoy watching her have all that fun/run around with her without having to worry about any other dogs, people or her running away since everything is fenced in. She loved playing in the pond & doing zoomies in the foresty area on the trails. I can’t recommend this place enough. Brent and Chrissy are amazing & so nice! It’s absolutely worth the hour drive for us to come here. My dog and I can’t wait to come back!!
55Very nice spot. Water and waste bags available which is nice. My dog had a great time! We did hear a neighbor dog barking at us while along the fence line in the back near the teepee but never actually saw the dog. We will be back. Brittany P.
Brittany P.
August 2022
Very nice spot. Water and waste bags available which is nice. My dog had a great time! We did hear a neighbor dog barking at us while along the fence line in the back near the teepee but never actually saw the dog. We will be back.
55First sniffspot I tried and I’m not sure I’ll try anywhere else! Lovely people, lovely trails, and tired dogs. The hosts were amazing and explained everything available to us: trails, pond, fountain, lake. I’ve never seen my dogs have so much fun in their entire lives. Leah M.
Leah M.
August 2022
First sniffspot I tried and I’m not sure I’ll try anywhere else! Lovely people, lovely trails, and tired dogs. The hosts were amazing and explained everything available to us: trails, pond, fountain, lake. I’ve never seen my dogs have so much fun in their entire lives.
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!
How do Howard City'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 Howard City 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 Howard City 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 43 fully fenced dog parks in the area. If your dog is reactive to other dogs, you can visit one of our 7 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 Howard City have any fully fenced dog parks?
Sniffspot has 43 fully fenced dog parks in or near Howard City. Browse all fully enclosed options.
Where are good dog hiking trails near Howard City?
The Howard City 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 Howard City?
Sniffspot has dog parks with agility equipment and/or dog obstacles in or near Howard City. The most popular agility option is Cyndie's PRIVATE Zoomie Park Grand Rapids.
Where in Howard City can I find a pool for dog swimming?
Can I rent a field for my dog to run near Howard City?
There are 15 Sniffspot dog parks that offer fields in or near Howard City where dogs can be off leash. The most popular field is Canada Corners Private Dog Park.