55This is a beautiful spot! Dale was very kind and helpful, and provided a map upon arrival. Highly recommend the pond - the dogs loved it and are still tired after exploring for just an hour. We'll be back!Samantha N.
Samantha N.
July 2023
This is a beautiful spot! Dale was very kind and helpful, and provided a map upon arrival. Highly recommend the pond - the dogs loved it and are still tired after exploring for just an hour. We'll be back!
Dale's 68 Acre Unfenced Private Dog Park In Paw Paw | Sniffspot
55We had so much fun here. So much to see and do. Thor was obsessed with the pond and didn’t want to leave. A ton of wildlife and the map made it super easy to navigate the property. Can’t wait to be back!Kayleigh V.
Kayleigh V.
September 2023
We had so much fun here. So much to see and do. Thor was obsessed with the pond and didn’t want to leave. A ton of wildlife and the map made it super easy to navigate the property. Can’t wait to be back!
Dale's 68 Acre Unfenced Private Dog Park In Paw Paw | Sniffspot
55I brought my large 6 year old and my small 13 year old dogs to this amazing location and they had a ball. The pathways are clear enough for my old little guy to maneuver with ease but the length of the trails was prefect for my large younger dog to stretch her legs. They both found plenty to sniff and a splash in the creek didn’t leave them covered in mud due to the Sandy bottom. Definitely will visit again. Jasmine C.
Jasmine C.
September 2023
I brought my large 6 year old and my small 13 year old dogs to this amazing location and they had a ball. The pathways are clear enough for my old little guy to maneuver with ease but the length of the trails was prefect for my large younger dog to stretch her legs. They both found plenty to sniff and a splash in the creek didn’t leave them covered in mud due to the Sandy bottom. Definitely will visit again.
Dale's 68 Acre Unfenced Private Dog Park In Paw Paw | Sniffspot
55Dale was very accommodating and pleasant with a map of the land and some pointers. We enjoyed our time immensely and I left with a very tired but fulfilled pup. The spring fed pond was such a highlight! Also the wildlife was fun to see as well. I’d highly recommend, very clean and taken care of. Can’t wait to revisit. Jenn M.
Jenn M.
September 2023
Dale was very accommodating and pleasant with a map of the land and some pointers. We enjoyed our time immensely and I left with a very tired but fulfilled pup. The spring fed pond was such a highlight! Also the wildlife was fun to see as well. I’d highly recommend, very clean and taken care of. Can’t wait to revisit.
Dale's 68 Acre Unfenced Private Dog Park In Paw Paw | Sniffspot
55This was such a lovely spot to visit with our pup! Very friendly and helpful hosts (they even provided us with a map of the property, which was so helpful!), and a long trail for us to explore on. Lots of fun wildlife and smells for our pup to interact with, and we left with a very happy and tired pup :-)Taylor H.
Taylor H.
November 2023
This was such a lovely spot to visit with our pup! Very friendly and helpful hosts (they even provided us with a map of the property, which was so helpful!), and a long trail for us to explore on. Lots of fun wildlife and smells for our pup to interact with, and we left with a very happy and tired pup :-)
Dale's 68 Acre Unfenced Private Dog Park In Paw Paw | Sniffspot
55We had an absolute BLAST at this spot! The trails and property boundaries are clearly marked and defined, the property is clean and well maintained, and there are sooooo many opportunities for fun with your dogs! Even on a chilly December day, my dogs enjoyed the pond, which I did not expect of them. I left with two dirty dogs, which in my world is a good thing. We drove a touch over and hour to visit, and will absolutely do it again! Lindsay H.
Lindsay H.
December 2023
We had an absolute BLAST at this spot! The trails and property boundaries are clearly marked and defined, the property is clean and well maintained, and there are sooooo many opportunities for fun with your dogs! Even on a chilly December day, my dogs enjoyed the pond, which I did not expect of them. I left with two dirty dogs, which in my world is a good thing. We drove a touch over and hour to visit, and will absolutely do it again!
Dale's 68 Acre Unfenced Private Dog Park In Paw Paw | Sniffspot
55Dale was a great host. He came out to meet us and he even has fresh eggs. We strolled through his fields, enjoyed being out in nature. Just note that not all 68 acres are accessible. We enjoyed our Sniffspot at Dale’s and hope to return. Joyce I.
Joyce I.
April 2023
Dale was a great host. He came out to meet us and he even has fresh eggs. We strolled through his fields, enjoyed being out in nature. Just note that not all 68 acres are accessible. We enjoyed our Sniffspot at Dale’s and hope to return.
Dale's 68 Acre Unfenced Private Dog Park In Paw Paw | Sniffspot
55Another amazing trip to this sniff spot! We have been dying to come back since the first time we went, and between the gorgeous weather and all the fun things to do, I was kicking myself for not booking an additional hour. The girls were so relaxed and carefree and it was so wonderful to see them enjoy themselves so much. Cannot wait to come back soon! Lindsay H.
Lindsay H.
February 2024
Another amazing trip to this sniff spot! We have been dying to come back since the first time we went, and between the gorgeous weather and all the fun things to do, I was kicking myself for not booking an additional hour. The girls were so relaxed and carefree and it was so wonderful to see them enjoy themselves so much. Cannot wait to come back soon!
Dale's 68 Acre Unfenced Private Dog Park In Paw Paw | Sniffspot
55I’ve been too busy at work and when I recently took a Friday off, Dale’s property is where I went to escape for a while. What a lovely retreat from the world, so quiet and peaceful with a mix of features including water. Blue and I will definitely be back! Thank you for being warm and welcoming, Dale 😊🐶🐾Brenda O.
Brenda O.
February 2024
I’ve been too busy at work and when I recently took a Friday off, Dale’s property is where I went to escape for a while. What a lovely retreat from the world, so quiet and peaceful with a mix of features including water. Blue and I will definitely be back! Thank you for being warm and welcoming, Dale 😊🐶🐾
Dale's 68 Acre Unfenced Private Dog Park In Paw Paw | Sniffspot
55Great spot, my old man really enjoyed being able to be off leash, play ball, hike, and wade. A map was provided, which was very thoughtful. Great experience Ashley M.
Ashley M.
March 2024
Great spot, my old man really enjoyed being able to be off leash, play ball, hike, and wade. A map was provided, which was very thoughtful. Great experience
Dale's 68 Acre Unfenced Private Dog Park In Paw Paw | Sniffspot
55Blue and I were so thoroughly enjoying the visit that we didn’t stop to take any photos. We loved our repeat visit to this peaceful and pretty spot with nice trails plus a stream to walk along and pond to swim in!Brenda O.
Brenda O.
March 2024
Blue and I were so thoroughly enjoying the visit that we didn’t stop to take any photos. We loved our repeat visit to this peaceful and pretty spot with nice trails plus a stream to walk along and pond to swim in!
Dale's 68 Acre Unfenced Private Dog Park In Paw Paw | Sniffspot
55My pup and I had an absolute blast here, the host was lovely, he greeted me as soon as I pulled up, gave me a map of the property, and explained where everything could be found and sent us on our way😊This place is huge, So much for your pup to explore. My pup is a water bug so paying the extra $5 for the pond was TOTALLY worth it. I drove a little over an hour to get here and let me tell you it’s again TOTALLY worth it!!!! I definitely will be recommending to all my friends! Taylar M.
Taylar M.
April 2024
My pup and I had an absolute blast here, the host was lovely, he greeted me as soon as I pulled up, gave me a map of the property, and explained where everything could be found and sent us on our way😊This place is huge, So much for your pup to explore. My pup is a water bug so paying the extra $5 for the pond was TOTALLY worth it. I drove a little over an hour to get here and let me tell you it’s again TOTALLY worth it!!!! I definitely will be recommending to all my friends!
Dale's 68 Acre Unfenced Private Dog Park In Paw Paw | Sniffspot
55This spot was amazing! Dale was so kind-greeted us with a map. Our dogs loved exploring and we enjoyed walking the trails. Highly recommend this spot if your dogs like to explore and you enjoy nature. Kim B.
Kim B.
April 2024
This spot was amazing! Dale was so kind-greeted us with a map. Our dogs loved exploring and we enjoyed walking the trails. Highly recommend this spot if your dogs like to explore and you enjoy nature.
Dale's 68 Acre Unfenced Private Dog Park In Paw Paw | Sniffspot
55Excellent place to explore with our pup! Dale is very kind and offers a paper map of the well-maintained trails for your first visit. One of the best SniffSpots in SW MI. We will most certainly be back to enjoy more good sniffs. Lemon A.
Lemon A.
April 2024
Excellent place to explore with our pup! Dale is very kind and offers a paper map of the well-maintained trails for your first visit. One of the best SniffSpots in SW MI. We will most certainly be back to enjoy more good sniffs.
Dale's 68 Acre Unfenced Private Dog Park In Paw Paw | Sniffspot
55Another awesome visit! Love getting to get more use out of the pond now that the weather is nicer! Everything on the property is coming to life now, too which is awesome to see. Lindsay H.
Lindsay H.
April 2024
Another awesome visit! Love getting to get more use out of the pond now that the weather is nicer! Everything on the property is coming to life now, too which is awesome to see.
Dale's 68 Acre Unfenced Private Dog Park In Paw Paw | Sniffspot
55This was our first Sniff Spot and we loved it! Dale was very friendly and gave us a map. The dogs were so happy and excited to run around with no leash. Overall a great experience! Will definitely come back! Masumi M.
Masumi M.
May 2024
This was our first Sniff Spot and we loved it! Dale was very friendly and gave us a map. The dogs were so happy and excited to run around with no leash. Overall a great experience! Will definitely come back!
Dale's 68 Acre Unfenced Private Dog Park In Paw Paw | Sniffspot
55Dale was very friendly and provided a helpful map (that I referenced to several times when out on the property). The dogs absolutely loved the pond, creek, and the rest of the property. We were there for about 2 hours and did not get a chance to do all of the trails. We can't wait to come back and have more fun!Madison W.
Madison W.
May 2024
Dale was very friendly and provided a helpful map (that I referenced to several times when out on the property). The dogs absolutely loved the pond, creek, and the rest of the property. We were there for about 2 hours and did not get a chance to do all of the trails. We can't wait to come back and have more fun!
How do Paw Paw'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 Paw Paw 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. 96% of reviews on Sniffspot visits in the Paw Paw 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 55 fully fenced dog parks in the area. If your dog is reactive to other dogs, you can visit one of our 9 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.
Sniffspot has 55 fully fenced dog parks in or near Paw Paw. Browse all fully enclosed options.
Where are good dog hiking trails near Paw Paw?
The Paw Paw area has 9 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 Dale's 68 Acre Unfenced Private Dog Park In Paw Paw.
Are there dog agility courses for rent in Paw Paw?