55This is a great yard! Very nice, clean, and spacious. There are beautiful trees and many places for the pups to explore and get some shade. The owner was not present and the neighborhood was quiet so it felt very private. I would definitely recommend it!Cathy L.
Cathy L.
August 2025
This is a great yard! Very nice, clean, and spacious. There are beautiful trees and many places for the pups to explore and get some shade. The owner was not present and the neighborhood was quiet so it felt very private. I would definitely recommend it!
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55Large area and secure. Easy to follow instructions and very neatly keep up by resident. Quiet neighbors so my dogs could concentrate on all the great sniffs. Will return. Dennis P.
Dennis P.
August 2025
Large area and secure. Easy to follow instructions and very neatly keep up by resident. Quiet neighbors so my dogs could concentrate on all the great sniffs. Will return.
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55This was an awesome place for my dogs to run. They loved it. I also loved that the yard was in good shape and I had no concerns with my dogs hurting themselves. We will definitely be back.karen G.
karen G.
August 2025
This was an awesome place for my dogs to run. They loved it. I also loved that the yard was in good shape and I had no concerns with my dogs hurting themselves. We will definitely be back.
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55Beautiful, open, clean, fully fenced yard, big enough for a large breed to run (ours is a great dane). Situated on a quiet, neighborhood street. We did briefly hear a dog or two a couple houses away during our hour, but that actually peaked our dog's interest and got her running around the yard. Will definitely go here again.Stan T.
Stan T.
August 2025
Beautiful, open, clean, fully fenced yard, big enough for a large breed to run (ours is a great dane). Situated on a quiet, neighborhood street. We did briefly hear a dog or two a couple houses away during our hour, but that actually peaked our dog's interest and got her running around the yard. Will definitely go here again.
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55This was our first time trying out sniff spot, it's our dog's 5th birthday today and we wanted to do something special for him, we had a great time. We'll definitely be back again! Chloe D.
Chloe D.
July 2025
This was our first time trying out sniff spot, it's our dog's 5th birthday today and we wanted to do something special for him, we had a great time. We'll definitely be back again!
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55Large backyard to run around and enjoy a game of fetch. Lots of sniffs and toys for play. Plenty of shade on a hot day too. A very enjoyable afternoon. Kathleen L.
Kathleen L.
June 2025
Large backyard to run around and enjoy a game of fetch. Lots of sniffs and toys for play. Plenty of shade on a hot day too. A very enjoyable afternoon.
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55My pups had a great time! Tons of space to run around. The fence was fully secure and there was fresh water available. Lots of toys to play with too. Highly recommend! Megan M.
Megan M.
June 2025
My pups had a great time! Tons of space to run around. The fence was fully secure and there was fresh water available. Lots of toys to play with too. Highly recommend!
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55This was our first SniffSpots experience and it did not disappoint! Cheryl’s directions were clear, the yard was spacious and clean, and the toys provided were some of my pups’ favorites. Winnie and Maple had the best time. Can’t wait to visit again! Klaudia G.
Klaudia G.
May 2025
This was our first SniffSpots experience and it did not disappoint! Cheryl’s directions were clear, the yard was spacious and clean, and the toys provided were some of my pups’ favorites. Winnie and Maple had the best time. Can’t wait to visit again!
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55Everything was as advertised. Clean yard, easy in and out. I live in a condo without any kind of yard so it was nice to let my puppy off leash to actually run. Erin O.
Erin O.
May 2025
Everything was as advertised. Clean yard, easy in and out. I live in a condo without any kind of yard so it was nice to let my puppy off leash to actually run.
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55Outstanding place for dogs! Yard clean and well maintained, fresh water and toys waiting for us - couldn’t ask for more! Large yard allowed our dog to really run. We’ll definitely be back!Tim M.
Tim M.
April 2025
Outstanding place for dogs! Yard clean and well maintained, fresh water and toys waiting for us - couldn’t ask for more! Large yard allowed our dog to really run. We’ll definitely be back!
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55Always clean and secure and quiet. I brought our hurdles today and had quite the workout. No worry of mud or holes and a clean bowl of water from our hostess. Of course per usual my doggie went for the toy boxCynthia H.
Cynthia H.
April 2025
Always clean and secure and quiet. I brought our hurdles today and had quite the workout. No worry of mud or holes and a clean bowl of water from our hostess. Of course per usual my doggie went for the toy box
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55Huge yard with plenty of toys . Cheryl was very accommodating when we needed to modify our appointment due to weather. Plenty of sniff spots! Nicole O.
Nicole O.
March 2025
Huge yard with plenty of toys . Cheryl was very accommodating when we needed to modify our appointment due to weather. Plenty of sniff spots!
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55Large, quiet yard with room to run. My dogs had a great time! The host was great, quick to respond to my questions, and informative. We will definitely be back! Suzanne C.
Suzanne C.
February 2025
Large, quiet yard with room to run. My dogs had a great time! The host was great, quick to respond to my questions, and informative. We will definitely be back!
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55What a great backyard! We brought our active dog and everyone had a great time running around! Fresh water was left for us and plenty of dog toys available. Great communication. We will definitely be going again. Thank you! Rebecca J.
Rebecca J.
January 2025
What a great backyard! We brought our active dog and everyone had a great time running around! Fresh water was left for us and plenty of dog toys available. Great communication. We will definitely be going again. Thank you!
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55Our two high energy dogs had a blast here! The yard was calm, secluded, and spacious for lots of puppy play. Fencing was secure and although we could hear a few dogs (and saw one at a distance) our dog reactive German Shepard was completely at ease - which is saying a lot! We brought our own balls for fetch, but there were tons of toys available in case we forgot. Looking forward to our next visit! Ellie P.
Ellie P.
December 2024
Our two high energy dogs had a blast here! The yard was calm, secluded, and spacious for lots of puppy play. Fencing was secure and although we could hear a few dogs (and saw one at a distance) our dog reactive German Shepard was completely at ease - which is saying a lot! We brought our own balls for fetch, but there were tons of toys available in case we forgot. Looking forward to our next visit!
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55Great Spot! Clean and stunningly dry despite a very wet week. Lots of room for a big dog to run, TONS of toys already present, nice secure fencing, lovely host. Raile L.
Raile L.
December 2024
Great Spot! Clean and stunningly dry despite a very wet week. Lots of room for a big dog to run, TONS of toys already present, nice secure fencing, lovely host.
How do Shelby Township'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 Shelby Township 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. 11% of reviews on Sniffspot visits in the Shelby Township 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 487 fully fenced dog parks in the area. If your dog is reactive to other dogs, you can visit one of our 781 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.
What is the best dog beach near Shelby Township?
The best Sniffspot dog beach near Shelby Township is Runner's High. At Sniffspot beaches dogs can generally be off leash.
Does Shelby Township have any fully fenced dog parks?
Sniffspot has 487 fully fenced dog parks in or near Shelby Township. Browse all fully enclosed options.
Where are good dog hiking trails near Shelby Township?
The Shelby Township area has 16 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 Diane's Private Dog Park In Grant Township.
Are there dog agility courses for rent in Shelby Township?
Can I rent a field for my dog to run near Shelby Township?
There are 90 Sniffspot dog parks that offer fields in or near Shelby Township where dogs can be off leash. The most popular field is Metamora creekside private 20 acre dog park.
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