55Had a lovely time.
There was a cute doodle visible at the far end of the perimeter of the sniffspot for the duration of our visit. I had to put a long lead on my dog to prevent him from rushing to the wire fencing and air snapping at the other dog.
After my dog did an aggressive air snap at the dog while off leash, I kept him on the long lead for the remainder of the visit. Totally no fault of the spot- as the listing states dogs are sometimes visible.
We had an otherwise lovely time. I won’t be able to come back, just in case there is a visible dog- but it was a serene, beautiful location.
You can hear the marsh birds and see them. Lots of dog amenities and a couple agility items- which was really cool to try out.
Love this spot! It’s just not for me with my dog as he is very reactive. Ami K.
Ami K.
May 2023
Had a lovely time.
There was a cute doodle visible at the far end of the perimeter of the sniffspot for the duration of our visit. I had to put a long lead on my dog to prevent him from rushing to the wire fencing and air snapping at the other dog.
After my dog did an aggressive air snap at the dog while off leash, I kept him on the long lead for the remainder of the visit. Totally no fault of the spot- as the listing states dogs are sometimes visible.
We had an otherwise lovely time. I won’t be able to come back, just in case there is a visible dog- but it was a serene, beautiful location.
You can hear the marsh birds and see them. Lots of dog amenities and a couple agility items- which was really cool to try out.
Love this spot! It’s just not for me with my dog as he is very reactive.
55Wow!! Everything I imagined and better. More than enough space to explore. And the space is beautiful, well kept, and comfortable. I have a crew of 4 rescued misfits and each of them enjoyed this spot for different reasons. To my surprise they all loved romping around in the pond together. The agility equipment was fun to introduce them to and engage with them on. The sounds of the birds and frogs was enjoyed by all, especially me! I wasn't sure how they would do with seeing horses, luckily only one of my dogs was naughty and harassed them a bit through the fence, but the horses were safe in an adjacent field, and not bothered in the slightest by her antics. I would have booked my next visit before even leaving, but was having too much fun to take away from the time I had to spend here! Oh and being able to pull my vehicle completely into the fenced area and let them loose was a huge bonus!April N.
April N.
March 2023
Wow!! Everything I imagined and better. More than enough space to explore. And the space is beautiful, well kept, and comfortable. I have a crew of 4 rescued misfits and each of them enjoyed this spot for different reasons. To my surprise they all loved romping around in the pond together. The agility equipment was fun to introduce them to and engage with them on. The sounds of the birds and frogs was enjoyed by all, especially me! I wasn't sure how they would do with seeing horses, luckily only one of my dogs was naughty and harassed them a bit through the fence, but the horses were safe in an adjacent field, and not bothered in the slightest by her antics. I would have booked my next visit before even leaving, but was having too much fun to take away from the time I had to spend here! Oh and being able to pull my vehicle completely into the fenced area and let them loose was a huge bonus!
55We had an excellent visit! Plenty of high ground to not get super duper muddy, my dog isn't much of a mud puppy anyway. Plenty of room to run around and lots of good farm and wetland smells. Also, an awesome little toy box filled with apparently really good smelling toys that he was obsessing on.Tammy S.
Tammy S.
March 2023
We had an excellent visit! Plenty of high ground to not get super duper muddy, my dog isn't much of a mud puppy anyway. Plenty of room to run around and lots of good farm and wetland smells. Also, an awesome little toy box filled with apparently really good smelling toys that he was obsessing on.
55My dogs loved it!! My reactive girl was able to relax and enjoy. We could have stayed all day. Thank you so much for the safe, clean wonderful space for the pups!Carlee R.
Carlee R.
April 2023
My dogs loved it!! My reactive girl was able to relax and enjoy. We could have stayed all day. Thank you so much for the safe, clean wonderful space for the pups!
55Our dogs had a great time! It was as described in the listing and was a perfect spot for them to burn off a lot of energy. Will definitely return. James D.
James D.
April 2023
Our dogs had a great time! It was as described in the listing and was a perfect spot for them to burn off a lot of energy. Will definitely return.
55Absolutely one of our favorite places. The dogs love it - it’s spacious and interesting and beautiful. I’m so grateful that my dogs have the opportunity to run and play like other - less barky/growlie - pups. I can see the joy in them as they bound through this lovely parcel of land, so generously shared. Jaimee K.
Jaimee K.
March 2023
Absolutely one of our favorite places. The dogs love it - it’s spacious and interesting and beautiful. I’m so grateful that my dogs have the opportunity to run and play like other - less barky/growlie - pups. I can see the joy in them as they bound through this lovely parcel of land, so generously shared.
55Wonderful open grassy field to throw the ball! We had fun watching the birds, listening to frogs in the adjacent pond and stretching our legs :) picnic table and toy basket were lovely additions. There was a dog in the neighboring yard, heads up for those that may be a problem for. My dog is reactive towards other dogs and was totally unphased, the space is big enough it wasn’t an issue at all! Liana C.
Liana C.
March 2023
Wonderful open grassy field to throw the ball! We had fun watching the birds, listening to frogs in the adjacent pond and stretching our legs :) picnic table and toy basket were lovely additions. There was a dog in the neighboring yard, heads up for those that may be a problem for. My dog is reactive towards other dogs and was totally unphased, the space is big enough it wasn’t an issue at all!
55Really awesome spot! It was large enough to explore but not so big I couldn’t keep up with my dog. The one thing to improve would be adding a clean water source - I wasn’t sure how to add water to the tub and it didn’t look fresh. However we will be back and bring our own water vessel in the meantime. Thanks for hosting!Mackenzie E.
Mackenzie E.
March 2023
Really awesome spot! It was large enough to explore but not so big I couldn’t keep up with my dog. The one thing to improve would be adding a clean water source - I wasn’t sure how to add water to the tub and it didn’t look fresh. However we will be back and bring our own water vessel in the meantime. Thanks for hosting!
55We had the best time meeting up with a friend and playing. It was a perfect spot to enjoy the sun and connect with fur friends and human friends :) This spot was perfect and I will be back for sure!
Denise N.
Denise N.
March 2023
We had the best time meeting up with a friend and playing. It was a perfect spot to enjoy the sun and connect with fur friends and human friends :) This spot was perfect and I will be back for sure!
55This is a nice large field with a little seasonal pond. No trees, but a picnic bench and balls available. My pup had a great time running around and playing fetch. Verena S.
Verena S.
March 2023
This is a nice large field with a little seasonal pond. No trees, but a picnic bench and balls available. My pup had a great time running around and playing fetch.
55nice quiet space for the dogs to explore, convenient parking, pretty views. google maps seemed to have a hard time pinning this address down - lol - and i tried to rely on it too much. the painted wooden panels off rhe road and large painted “sniff” further in were giveaways but i passed them by twice following my map instead of my eyes. glad someone came out to direct me across the field through the next gate before i closed the main gate! 🤦🏽♀️ for sure plenty of signs of the water fowl and horse apples on our loop around…my cattle dog mix really enjoyed the flooded area! i would definitely prefer not dealing with so much animal poop but i see that warning on here now. 😁garnet e.
garnet e.
March 2023
nice quiet space for the dogs to explore, convenient parking, pretty views. google maps seemed to have a hard time pinning this address down - lol - and i tried to rely on it too much. the painted wooden panels off rhe road and large painted “sniff” further in were giveaways but i passed them by twice following my map instead of my eyes. glad someone came out to direct me across the field through the next gate before i closed the main gate! 🤦🏽♀️ for sure plenty of signs of the water fowl and horse apples on our loop around…my cattle dog mix really enjoyed the flooded area! i would definitely prefer not dealing with so much animal poop but i see that warning on here now. 😁
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
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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
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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.
How much do Sniffspot fields cost?
Dog fields in the South Bend area range from $4.0 and $4.0. The least expensive dog field is Pupper Playspace. The most expensive dog field is Pupper Playspace. Each host sets their own price, so you can check the price on the specific Sniffspot dog park listing.