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55What an amazing Sniffspot! A huge thank you to the hosts for opening...
55 great spot!
55The dogs had a blast swimming and chasing each other! It’s always so...
55Love coming here with my dog Sasha. This is our first time this year....
55Absolutely GORGEOUS spot. I brought my service dog today to try to...
55Had a wonderful time
55Love it here. My dog loves to play here. Still trying trying to...
55Beautiful space! My foster dog walked around the pool and sniffed,...
55Would give this spot a sixth star if I could!
55Best spot!
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South York Dog Spot

York, Pennsylvania
Fully Fenced
1 acre
4.99336 Reviews
Top spot
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Hosted by John and Betsy D.

South York Dog Spot

York, Pennsylvania
Host avatar
Hosted by John and Betsy D.
4.99336 Reviews
Top spot
Fully Fenced
1 acre
South York Dog Spot - York, Pennsylvania
South York Dog Spot - York, Pennsylvania
South York Dog Spot - York, Pennsylvania

Fencing

Enclosure

Fully Fenced

Fencing height (at lowest point)

5 ft

100% of guests said fencing at this spot was secure enough to contain their dogs

Gaps or holes in fence: No gaps


Designed for private play
Only the people and dogs in your booking are allowed in the spot during your visit.

Distractions seen/heard from the spot

Other dogsNo

Other domestic animalsNo

Other peopleSometimes

Private entryYes


Amenities

Swimming pool

Dog drinking water

Chairs

Dog treats

Dog toys

Rain shelter / sun shade


Pricing
$25 per dog per hour

50% off all dogs after the 1st dog

Sniffpass holders get discounts on all bookings at all spots by buying monthly credits!

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Location

York, Pennsylvania

Description

We are centrally located near York Hospital and York College. Easy access with off street parking. Dog towels are provided when the pool is open. The pool is open and ready for pups to swim.

Cleanliness

100% of guests said this spot was as clean as expected during their visit.

Hazards

HOST NOTE

This spot has a water feature available (Pool) from April to October, make sure to review these guidelines for visiting spots with water before visiting South York Dog Spot: https://help.sniffspot.com/article/167-how-to-keep-your-dog-safe-around-pools-and-water No Alcohol permitted on the property during visits.

Water safety notice

Make sure to practice dog and human safety around water. Read more


Extras

Pool Care Tip 15%$3.75

Help to keep the pool clean and in top notch condition for dogs and their humans.

Pool Care Tip 18%$4.5

Help to keep the pool clean and in top notch condition for dogs and their humans.

Pool Care Tip 20%$5

Help to keep the pool clean and in top notch condition for dogs and their humans.


Host Rules

Minimum visit length
1.0 hour
Required advanced notice for visits
2 hours
Max dogs per booking
5
Is the host present?
I generally do not meet my guests
Additional rules

Please no glass by the pool or in the yard. Smoking is not permitted anywhere on the property. When the pool is open, only two human handlers per pup at a time are permitted in the water while swimming/interacting with the dog(s). Please stay engaged with your dog(s). No human swimming is permitted without dog interaction. ***No one under the age of 18 years old is permitted on the property at any time.*** It is the responsibility of dog owners to ensure that all dogs can swim or have a swim vest before entering the pool.


Community safety rules
Dogs must be leashed when entering and exiting the spot.
Make sure the area is safe and secure before bringing your dog in.
Never enter a spot before your booking start time and never leave late.
Pick up after your dogs. Leave the spot as it was when you arrived.
Always review and abide by spot specific rules.
Unless otherwise stated, restrooms are not available on site.

Booking Policies

Community safety rules
Dogs must be leashed when entering and exiting the spot.
Make sure the area is safe and secure before bringing your dog in.
Never enter a spot before your booking start time and never leave late.
Pick up after your dogs. Leave the spot as it was when you arrived.
Always review and abide by spot specific rules.
Unless otherwise stated, restrooms are not available on site.

In addition, please make sure to read Sniffspot's booking policies


Top spot!

This spot consistently provides amazing experiences to guests

4.99 (336 Reviews)

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Meet your host

John and Betsy D.

Joined in August 2022

We love dogs and are happy to share our yard for dogs who just need the space to safely romp.


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