55My first visit to a Sniffspot and I loved this place! The agility course kept both of my pups busy, happy, and safe (fully fenced). Perfect spot to let them run and play especially if you have a nervous or reactive dog like mine. Alfred T.
Alfred T.
August 2025
My first visit to a Sniffspot and I loved this place! The agility course kept both of my pups busy, happy, and safe (fully fenced). Perfect spot to let them run and play especially if you have a nervous or reactive dog like mine.
55Absolutely perfect! Clean and secure location.
Host was very thoughtful left a pool out and a towel, sunscreen, and bug spray, bags and trash can were also provided. Karlie R.
Karlie R.
August 2025
Absolutely perfect! Clean and secure location.
Host was very thoughtful left a pool out and a towel, sunscreen, and bug spray, bags and trash can were also provided.
55Michael was an incredible host, and the confidence course is a new favorite for certain!! Such a pretty location, very clean, and so fun for puppies of all ages!! Will for sure come again!Isabelle V.
Isabelle V.
August 2025
Michael was an incredible host, and the confidence course is a new favorite for certain!! Such a pretty location, very clean, and so fun for puppies of all ages!! Will for sure come again!
55Ranger & Cannoli loved their time at this Sniffspot! They had a bunch of fun climbing on all of the obstacles and enjoyed walking by the ducks. Lots of good smells here! The host left out bug spray and sun screen, as well as a clean towel next to the mini pool. We hope to be back! Kaitlyn L.
Kaitlyn L.
August 2025
Ranger & Cannoli loved their time at this Sniffspot! They had a bunch of fun climbing on all of the obstacles and enjoyed walking by the ducks. Lots of good smells here! The host left out bug spray and sun screen, as well as a clean towel next to the mini pool. We hope to be back!
55This is definitely a new favorite spot! If it was closer to us we would definitely be frequent visitors but we will still be back! My girl had a blast using the course and playing. The walking path had a fair amount of visitors that were easy to see but far enough away to make the perfect off leash recall training practice for my girl who is easily distracted!
Michael was very communicative and thoughtful! Easy directions to get there, a clean space and even filled the kiddie pool with fresh water which is my girls favorite place to take a break and cool down! A M.
A M.
August 2025
This is definitely a new favorite spot! If it was closer to us we would definitely be frequent visitors but we will still be back! My girl had a blast using the course and playing. The walking path had a fair amount of visitors that were easy to see but far enough away to make the perfect off leash recall training practice for my girl who is easily distracted!
Michael was very communicative and thoughtful! Easy directions to get there, a clean space and even filled the kiddie pool with fresh water which is my girls favorite place to take a break and cool down!
55What a fun SniffSpot! This was our first time at The Confidence Course and the dogs loved it (especially the hanging tug and ducks)! Very well kept with amazing amenities. We’ll definitely be back again soon!JESSICA L.
JESSICA L.
August 2025
What a fun SniffSpot! This was our first time at The Confidence Course and the dogs loved it (especially the hanging tug and ducks)! Very well kept with amazing amenities. We’ll definitely be back again soon!
55The area was well maintained and had so many different things for the dogs to do! There were people walking/biking by on the trail, but even with a pretty reactive dog, the fence had us feeling secure. The hosts thought of everything! It was a great experience, and we will definitely be back!Spenser B.
Spenser B.
July 2025
The area was well maintained and had so many different things for the dogs to do! There were people walking/biking by on the trail, but even with a pretty reactive dog, the fence had us feeling secure. The hosts thought of everything! It was a great experience, and we will definitely be back!
55It's clear that the homeowners put a lot of thought and care into building and maintaining this yard! My dog had a blast climbing and rolling in leaves. The effort behind this setup certainly didn't go to waste 😁Xander S.
Xander S.
July 2025
It's clear that the homeowners put a lot of thought and care into building and maintaining this yard! My dog had a blast climbing and rolling in leaves. The effort behind this setup certainly didn't go to waste 😁
55This was our first time to a Sniffspot. It looked like the perfect place to start and it was. We have a 3 year old German Shepherd who is quite reactive. She loved being off lease and able to check everything out. The pool was her favorite! Thank you for the amazing spot. We we definitely be back!Beth S.
Beth S.
July 2025
This was our first time to a Sniffspot. It looked like the perfect place to start and it was. We have a 3 year old German Shepherd who is quite reactive. She loved being off lease and able to check everything out. The pool was her favorite! Thank you for the amazing spot. We we definitely be back!
55It was wonderful! The host was very kind, he filled the doggy pool before we arrived so the water was fresh on a hot day. He even messaged me ahead of time letting me know in case I didn't want my dog getting wet. He also provided a towel, which was appreciated since I forget one a lot. It was very clean and the equipment was well taken care of! Tessa R.
Tessa R.
July 2025
It was wonderful! The host was very kind, he filled the doggy pool before we arrived so the water was fresh on a hot day. He even messaged me ahead of time letting me know in case I didn't want my dog getting wet. He also provided a towel, which was appreciated since I forget one a lot. It was very clean and the equipment was well taken care of!
55Such a fun and engaging spot! The obstacles are well thought out and absolutely helped our pups build confidence! One of our huskies was scared to cross the bridge obstacle when we arrived but by the time we left, was going back and forth over it like a pro! We will definitely be back! Jordan M.
Jordan M.
July 2025
Such a fun and engaging spot! The obstacles are well thought out and absolutely helped our pups build confidence! One of our huskies was scared to cross the bridge obstacle when we arrived but by the time we left, was going back and forth over it like a pro! We will definitely be back!
55We took our 2 fur grand babies here on a recommendation from our daughter from Florida and couldn’t be happier! Neither of our dogs (a German shepherd and a dachshund) had been to a sniffspot before so we went with some reservations about how they would do! Michael’s spot has set a high bar for future spots. To our surprise, a little dachshund mastered the majority of the obstacle course first but with a lot of encouragement (and snack bribes) big brother shepherd finally got it at the end! Thanks Michael for the extra time and having set up such a fun spot for our grand babies to run free and wear themselves out so these old souls can sleep well tonight! Hope to be able to visit again soon! Cassini & Allie ( and grand parents Ann and Luis)❤️Ann V.
Ann V.
July 2025
We took our 2 fur grand babies here on a recommendation from our daughter from Florida and couldn’t be happier! Neither of our dogs (a German shepherd and a dachshund) had been to a sniffspot before so we went with some reservations about how they would do! Michael’s spot has set a high bar for future spots. To our surprise, a little dachshund mastered the majority of the obstacle course first but with a lot of encouragement (and snack bribes) big brother shepherd finally got it at the end! Thanks Michael for the extra time and having set up such a fun spot for our grand babies to run free and wear themselves out so these old souls can sleep well tonight! Hope to be able to visit again soon! Cassini & Allie ( and grand parents Ann and Luis)❤️
55This was a great spot for some fun on our way home from a rough morning at the vet. It’s the perfect size for a small dog like Hana and she had a great time sniffing around and trying out the equipment. We are working on Hana’s reactivity with other dogs and the B2B trail is at the perfect distance from the fence to practice some low-stress counter-conditioning. We will definitely be coming back! Chloe W.
Chloe W.
July 2025
This was a great spot for some fun on our way home from a rough morning at the vet. It’s the perfect size for a small dog like Hana and she had a great time sniffing around and trying out the equipment. We are working on Hana’s reactivity with other dogs and the B2B trail is at the perfect distance from the fence to practice some low-stress counter-conditioning. We will definitely be coming back!
55Very fun spot with a lot of activity options even for my lazy beast. I booked for her birthday expecting her to just lay down in the middle per her personality, but she enjoyed navigating some of the equipment and even almost broke out into a run at some point. Some owners of large, long bodied dogs may find some of the obstacles to be challenging for their dog's body shape. Many pedestrains visible using the B2B trail and a few visible dogs, but these were nonissues for us. It was cute to see the ducks, too! Spot was very clean and well maintained. Clinton L.
Clinton L.
July 2025
Very fun spot with a lot of activity options even for my lazy beast. I booked for her birthday expecting her to just lay down in the middle per her personality, but she enjoyed navigating some of the equipment and even almost broke out into a run at some point. Some owners of large, long bodied dogs may find some of the obstacles to be challenging for their dog's body shape. Many pedestrains visible using the B2B trail and a few visible dogs, but these were nonissues for us. It was cute to see the ducks, too! Spot was very clean and well maintained.
55Lovely little shaded spot with many agility obstacles. Fencing was secure and pool was filled with fresh, cool water, which was very appreciated. Do be mindful that there is an enclosed duck area very close to the sniffspot entrance. Alyssa B.
Alyssa B.
July 2025
Lovely little shaded spot with many agility obstacles. Fencing was secure and pool was filled with fresh, cool water, which was very appreciated. Do be mindful that there is an enclosed duck area very close to the sniffspot entrance.
55We had a wonderful time at the confidence course! Mike was super communicative, filled the kiddie pool for us before we arrived, and offered to shoo his ducks into the coop before we arrived with a reactive dog. The course was so much fun, there was lots for the dogs to try out. I appreciate that Mike provided a towel, sun screen and bug spray, and some nice seating in the shade for the humans! Can’t wait to go back!Emily M.
Emily M.
July 2025
We had a wonderful time at the confidence course! Mike was super communicative, filled the kiddie pool for us before we arrived, and offered to shoo his ducks into the coop before we arrived with a reactive dog. The course was so much fun, there was lots for the dogs to try out. I appreciate that Mike provided a towel, sun screen and bug spray, and some nice seating in the shade for the humans! Can’t wait to go back!
How do Chelsea'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
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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 Chelsea 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. 9% of reviews on Sniffspot visits in the Chelsea 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 399 fully fenced dog parks in the area. If your dog is reactive to other dogs, you can visit one of our 713 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 399 fully fenced dog parks in or near Chelsea. Browse all fully enclosed options.
Where are good dog hiking trails near Chelsea?
The Chelsea area has 20 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 Leslie's 12 Acre Unfenced Private Dog Park In Ann Arbor.
Are there dog agility courses for rent in Chelsea?
Sniffspot has dog parks with agility equipment and/or dog obstacles in or near Chelsea. The most popular agility option is The Confidence Course.
Where in Chelsea can I find a pool for dog swimming?