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Dog Parks, Trainers & Boarding in Grand Rapids, MI

36 locations in and around Grand Rapids, Michigan — call ahead about vaccination requirements, availability and rates — boarding and daycare fill up around holidays.

Grand Rapids has about 200,117 residents, which works out to 18 dog parks, trainers & boarding per 100,000 people. Population: U.S. Census Bureau, 2024 estimate.

Shelters & Rescues 14Dog Trainers 6Pet Sitting 5Dog Parks 5Boarding 4
By area:ZIP 49525 9ZIP 49503 8ZIP 49534 5ZIP 49505 4

Top 10 dog parks, trainers & boarding in Grand Rapids

Ranked by how complete and owner-verified the listing info is — hours, phone, website, services. No pay-to-play.

  1. 1Ht Dog Training

    5155 Northland Dr NE, Grand Rapids, MI 49525-1015

    By appointment

    Updated by the owner, October 2026
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  2. 2Dogtopia of Grand Rapids

    2321 E Beltline Ave NE, Grand Rapids, MI 49525-9800

    Mon-Fri 7am-7pm, Sat-Sun 9am-5pm

    Indoor
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  3. 3Humane Society of West Michigan

    3077 Wilson Dr NW, Grand Rapids, MI 49534-7565

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  4. 4Charlie's Canine Care

    14105 Ironwood Dr NW, Grand Rapids, MI 49534-1034

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  5. 5A Hounds Haven

    1971 E Beltline Ave NE #115, Grand Rapids, MI 49525

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  6. 6A Pleasant Dog

    1430 Knapp St NE, Grand Rapids, MI 49505-4448

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  7. 7Carolyn's Pampered Pets

    3280 College Ave NE, Grand Rapids, MI 49525

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  8. 8Covell Dog Park

    501 Covell Ave NW, Grand Rapids, MI 49504

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  9. 9Green Paws Unlimited

    4550 Plainfield Ave NE, Grand Rapids, MI 49525-1642

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  10. 10Kent County Animal Shelter

    740 Fuller Ave NE, Grand Rapids, MI 49503

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Before you go

36locations
18per 100,000 residents
29with a phone
24with a website
3publish hours

Of the 36 dog parks, trainers & boarding listed in Grand Rapids, 29 give a phone number, 3 publish opening hours and 24 have a website.

Grand Rapids 36 locations

All 26 other dog parks, trainers & boarding in Grand Rapids

By ZIP code: 49503 (7) · 49504 (2) · 49505 (3) · 49506 (1) · 49525 (4) · 49534 (3) · 49546 (3) · 49548 (2) · no ZIP (1)

ZIP 49503 · ZIP 49503 7

  1. N&N Exotic Reptile Rescue

    630 Livingston Ave NE, Grand Rapids, MI 49503

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  2. Crescent St. Hostel for Hounds

    831 Crescent St NE, Grand Rapids, MI 49503-3503

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  3. Downtown Dog Park

    219 Finney Ave SW, Grand Rapids, MI 49503

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  4. Hillcrest Dog Park

    250 Fuller Ave NE, Grand Rapids, MI 49503

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  5. Doggie Latchkey Pet Sitting

    250 Monroe Ave Nw Ste 400, Grand Rapids, MI 49503-2293

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  6. Puppies and dogs for adoption Grand Rapids

    1415 Mason St NE, Grand Rapids, MI 49503-1341

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  7. Big Sids Sanctuary

    581 College Ave NE, Grand Rapids, MI 49503

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ZIP 49504 · ZIP 49504 2

  1. Albatross Aviary

    1618-1620 Leonard St NW, Grand Rapids, MI 49504

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  2. Covell Dog Park

    526 Covell Ave NW, Grand Rapids, MI 49504-48ND

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ZIP 49505 · ZIP 49505 3

  1. Second Chance Cats of West Michigan

    1120 Knapp St NE Ste B, Grand Rapids, MI 49505

    Fri 11–2, Sat 11–4, Sun 11–4

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  2. West Michigan Ferret Connection

    1361 Oaklawn St NE, Grand Rapids, MI 49505

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  3. Wildlife Rehab Center Ltd.

    1504 Union Ave NE, Grand Rapids, MI 49505

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ZIP 49506 1

  1. Urban Tails Dog Walker & Pet Sitter

    310 Diamond Ave SE, Grand Rapids, MI 49506

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ZIP 49525 · ZIP 49525 4

  1. Happy Tails Dog Training

    5258 Plainfield Ste C, Grand Rapids, MI 49525

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  2. Carol's Ferals

    4600 Knapp St NE, Grand Rapids, MI 49525

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  3. Bird Watchers Market Place

    4981 Plainfield Ave NE, Grand Rapids, MI 49525-1076

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  4. Full Spectrum Dog Training

    4740 Knapp St NE, Grand Rapids, MI 49525

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ZIP 49534 · ZIP 49534 3

  1. Pet Villa

    3934 3 Mile Rd NW, Grand Rapids, MI 49534-1238

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  2. Crash's Landing

    3399 River Hill Dr NW, Grand Rapids, MI 49534-9019

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  3. Little Farm Kennels

    10580 8th Ave, Grand Rapids, MI 49534

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ZIP 49546 · ZIP 49546 3

  1. Luvnpupz

    2500 E Beltline Ave Se Ste P, Grand Rapids, MI 49546-5987

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  2. Hidden Boundaries

    944 Windshire Ct SE, Grand Rapids, MI 49546

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  3. Cascade Dog Park

    3810 Thornapple River Dr SE, Grand Rapids, MI 49546

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ZIP 49548 2

  1. Next Chapter Pet Rescue

    10 Willman St SE, Grand Rapids, MI 49548

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  2. The Well-Mannered Dog Center

    5949 Clay Ave SW, Grand Rapids, MI 49548

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No ZIP listed 1

  1. Care Pals

    Grand Rapids, MI

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Good to know about dog parks, trainers & boarding in Grand Rapids

How many dog parks, trainers & boarding are there in Grand Rapids?

We list 36 dog parks, trainers & boarding in Grand Rapids with addresses, and 29 of them with a phone number.

What's the surest way to check hours in Grand Rapids?

Call ahead — 29 of the 36 dog parks, trainers & boarding here list a number. Hours at independent dog parks, trainers & boarding shift with seasons and staffing, so a phone call beats any listing, including ours.

How to teach a dog to play fetch?

Start by encouraging your dog to chase a favorite toy in a hallway, rewarding them when they return with it, and gradually increasing distance. For open practice spaces, check out the 36 dog parks in Grand Rapids, Michigan, where 29 listings offer direct contact details for park management. If your dog struggles with recall or drops toys early, working with a local professional trainer can help overcome training hurdles.

Why is my dog coughing?

A dog's cough can stem from kennel cough, allergies, air irritants, or underlying respiratory conditions. If your dog exhibits a dry, hacking sound, isolate them from public areas like the 36 dog parks in Grand Rapids, Michigan and consult a veterinarian. You can contact 29 local pet service providers in Grand Rapids directly for guidance on safe local activity spaces.