Tailored, thoughtful care in a very social environment. My ten year old girls had never been boarded before, so I was apprehensive and careful. York Bark & Play makes sure all of their clients are up to date on immunizations. Their facility is very neat and quite roomy. They offer many options for my dogs stay, including hours of socialization. My girls had to stay over an extra night and York Bark & Play had no problem accommodating them. When I picked them up, they were freshly shampooed and relaxed. They were tired out from all the socialization! When we pulled into York Bark & Play a couple of weeks later (just to see how they'd react) they got excited. A place they are happy to go must have treated them very well indeed. read more

York Bark & Play - Taken at the end of their first day at York Bark & Play - Pet Sitting Near Me - York, Maine

Great place, they love dogs. So easy to work with. Max was well taken care of. Could not be happier.

Have been going here for a few years with our senior beagle mix Sunshine. Vanessa and her staff are PHENOMENAL!!!.....Place is well kept and feel like Sunshine is well cared for while we are on our family week in York Beach. Looking forward to seeing them again next year!!....Thanks York Bark and Play!! read more

We have used them many times for boarding with daycare and it's always been a great experience. Staff are friendly and knowledgeable and our pup always does well with them. Play areas are very nice and well kept - if you are boarding be sure to book daycare too. read more

I can't say enough great things about this place. A small yet informative background on me and my dog: I am a complete freak about my dog. I have a 1.5 year old yellow lab named Gus who requires a lot of exercise and a lot of attention. I boarded Gus for the first time at York Bark and Play as I was getting married down the street in Ogunquit and I was extremely nervous about leaving him somewhere. I emailed York Bark and Play 8 months or so before the reservation and they were so easy to work with. They were extremely accommodating and never once made me feel like I was asking too many questions/being annoying (because I am when it comes to my son Gus). They responded quickly to all of my questions and were professional and kind. I dropped Gus off and he didn't even say goodbye to me (rude) and was just so excited to be with some of his new friends. The kennel seemed very clean which also made me feel a lot better. The staff uploaded pictures to facebook every day which made me feel so at ease. He looked like he was having a blast. Gus is also very prone to ear infections and like all labs he loves being in the water. The staff cleaned his ears every night (I provided the ear cleaner) at no extra charge. Gus also HATES when people touch his ears so the fact he let the staff clean his ears should prove how well they treated him and how much he loved them. When we picked Gus up the nice lady was telling us stories about Gus. She definitely picked up on his quirky personality so clearly everyone spends a lot of time getting to know the dogs. He had a nice bath and nail clipping (also free of charge) and NO EAR INFECTION. I wish I lived closer so I could send Gus here to daycare every day. The prices are beyond reasonable and everyone is so nice. I am very hard to impress when it comes to my dog but I can't thank YB&P enough for taking great care of my baby Gussie. It is so comforting to know that when we come up to Maine we can leave him with people we trust. read more

My fur son, Scooby, is 52 pounds of puppy. He is short-haired and all I wanted was a bath and nail trim for him. I called around town and the prices ranged from $40-80. I called Bark & Play and they wanted only $27! I have heard good things about this place, so I dropped Scooby off at 1 pm and picked him up at 430 pm. He looked and smelled great and the price was right! I HIGHLY recommend York Bark & Play! read more

They do a really nice job. Have left both of our dogs here several times and they always come home happy and tired

I wanted to like this place, but I really didn't have a positive experience. My dog was boarded here recently for an extended weekend. I never got a feeling from the staff in multiple encounters that they were true dog lovers. You can tell when someone is genuinely warm/kind to your dog, and I never got that feeling. Dog owners know what I mean. My dog's bed was returned to me coated in dog hair... My dog doesn't shed, so immediately I question the cleanliness of the area she was boarded in. She was also given a bath as a bonus for staying three-plus nights... A nice perk, but she is a maltese, and was not brushed or blowdried after the bath (anyone associated with dogs should know this is a standard part of bathing a maltese or poodle, bichon, etc.) so her fur was matted. I question the staff's knowledge of dogs if they aren't aware of this. My last complaint was that when my flights were cancelled, my dog ran out of food. I asked the staff if they could cook her 1 egg per day in place of her regular food to avoid any stomach issues she might experience from switching dog food brands. They obliged, but charged me $5 per egg for the two days I was delayed. Since a dozen eggs is usually $2, this is by definition price gouging, considering I was delayed by extreme weather. I will be looking for another dog boarder. read more

So very impressed with this doggy day care and boarding. I boarded my dog for three nights and I got to see pictures of her playing and loving life while I was away. Gives you such a peace of mind. She also was given a complementary bath and nail trim. Clean, organized and friendly staff. Will defiantly be back ! AMAZING facility! read more

York Bark & Play - Pet Sitting Near Me - York, Maine

I am the owner of a 15 month yellow lab. I can not praise Liz York, her employees and her operation enough. The first time we took him to her he slept in the car on the way home and we had to wake him up for dinner. We planned to use her only on the weekends when our two work schedules conflicted. I will admit that we go to her almost everyday. Our dog has lost weight, is tired at night when we are and is literally pulling us to the door to get to Bark and Play every morning. I swear he can not wait to get in and play with all of his friends. I spend a fair amount of money on this dog from toys to food and insurance. Without any doubt I get more for my money at York Bark and Play than anywhere else. read more

Another vacation made even better because we were able to leave our girls for a few nights each week. We used their services last year too. Can't say enough good things. The girls loved it...pulled to go inside. They were well taken care of and loved. See you in 2020! read more

We were going on vacation and we needed to find a special place for our sweet, old girl. I am not a fan of our local place and the other kennel we would go to in Maine was further up than where we were going. I did a Yelp search and found this lovely kennel. The registration was easy and they asked the right questions. You can see pictures of your dog daily on Facebook. They also bathe and clip your dog's nails before you come to pick up. My only wish is that the hours for pick-up in the morning were a little later and more in tune to when people normally check out of their hotels because I can not get everyone moving and out of hotel check out before 9 am and even if I did what would I do with the old girl until we are ready to head out. The other pick up is at 4 which is ok if you plan on sticking around which we did and found stuff to do until then. I would totally recommend this lovely place! read more

The ladies at York Bark & Play are some of the most caring, knowledgeable and genuine people I've had the pleasure of interacting with. They've taken such fantastic care of our lab, providing insight, guidance, love and coaching. We have so appreciated their top-notch daycare services and couldn't recommend them highly enough as the BEST solution for pet daycare needs in the York area. Thank you, York Bark & Play! read more

York Bark & Play - Wilma LOVES playtime at Bark & Play! - Pet Sitting Near Me - York, Maine

We vacationed in Ogunquit and used your great service for our girls while we were there. They loved it and so did we. They were always excited to go and never looked back when they were led inside. Thank you for helping to make our vacation wonderful and taking such good care of our girls. read more

I don't have enough good things to say about York Bark & Play! Liz is so friendly and you can tell she really loves animals. Our lab Finn has stayed several times and always is tired and happy when he comes home. Her facility is very nice and always clean. She is also accommodating with Finn's medication and special food. I also love how she keeps updated pictures on Facebook of what the dogs are up to during the day. It's great to see them having so much fun! When Finn first stayed I called constantly to check on him and she was always so nice and more than happy to tell me how he was and what he was up to. We are really thrilled to have found York Bark & Play and I would highly recommend it to anyone looking for either Doggy Day Care or Boarding. read more

We absolutely love York Bark and Play. Liz and the folks who care for the animals are loving and always happy to take my dog for the day and/or for boarding. She (or Pug) is so very excited to be there when I drop her off, it is great to watch! read more

Great place with professional staff and quite clean, despite the sometimes messy clientele:).

I love them! They saved the day when it came to our camping trip and spending a day at the beach. Our dog seemed happy and it was a CLEAN doggie daycare! The people really seem to care about the dogs and they asked me a lot of questions which I appreciated! Also, it was perfectly located within a short distance of Ogunquit Beach. I would not hesitate recommending them and I will definitely be using them again. Proud mom of a spoiled German Shepherd! read more

York Bark and Play has been AMAZING! I started my Chow Chow there at 13 weeks of age as I wanted to socialize him properly. Liz and staff were fantastic at making sure Yogi was safe and behaving well. I believe part of the reason he LOVES other dogs and people is because of the fun and well supervised environment at Bark and Play where he attended 3 days a week as a young dog! Yogi and his doggy cousin, Wrigley, attend Bark and Play once a week still. I actually drive out of my way to bring them to Bark and Play, passing by two other doggy daycares on my way, because I trust them. Even my aunt drives from Dover, NH to bring her dog to Bark and Play because I speak so highly of them as a wonderful environment for even her 10 pound dog to get good supervised doggy play time! When I pull in the parking lot my two dogs are out of control excited in the back seat and they just about drag me in the door to begin a fun day of playing! They are always greeted happily and they love all the staff members! The best part!!?? When I pick them up at the end of the day I have two dogs in comas in the back seat of the car! A tired dog is a happy dog! I have boarded Yogi at Bark and Play numerous times and I have always felt he is in a safe, clean, and comfortable environment- allowing me to enjoy my vacations knowing that he is on vacation too! I love and appreciate the pictures that are uploaded onto Facebook everyday! I work in the animal field and I recommend many clients to Bark and Play. I feel very lucky to have such a fantastic place to bring my dogs where they are safe, have fun, and are loved! read more

The owner of this establishment not only refused to honor a voucher I had bought, but lied about the normal costs of boarding at the facility. For example, she stated that whereas boarding was only $10. per night, the daycare associated with a dog stating overnight was $35., putting the daily cost of boarding at $45.. I had a voucher for two nights of boarding.which she refused to honor. Instead she charged me $75.00 for three days of daycare and $20. for two nights. Her website clearly states that daycare is included in the boarding cost, which is $35.00 per each 24 hours period. I felt like me dog was being held ransom when I went to pick him up. I have never encountered such blatant lies in direct contradiction to the company's own website info. Nor have I ever had a company refuse to honor the terms of their own online deal. They should be ashamed! read more

Liz and the staff are professional and seem to treat the dogs in their care like their own. I believe they genuinely enjoy taking care of them. Our dog is always excited when we take him there and exhausted from all the fun when we pick him up. It is great to have a place that you can feel good about leaving your four legged family member. The facility is clean and updated with heated floors which also goes a long way in making us feel good about leaving our dog, especially in the winter. As a bonus, because of their resident hens, we can pick up a dozen fresh eggs when we go. read more

I have used York Bark and Play several times when I go stay at the beach. The staff is really nice and when I drop off my dog, she is happy to go in. I would recommend the York Bark and Play while you enjoy the beach and relax without worries about your dog! read more

York Bark & Play is a great place for a dog to spend an active day. Our 3year old black lab is energetic, boyish and very playful; he is wagging his tail when we pull into Bark & Play and eagerly heads in. When he's picked up, he's relaxed, appropriately tired and not exhausted from overstimulation. Liz & Sarah know dogs and I've been pleased with her judgment when jasper has needed some time out. He's stayed at B&P for one long stay and one short one. He's done well, and the absence of worry about him laying in a crate all day made the vacations even better. The facility is clean and the improvements Sarah has made add to its appeal for owners and dogs. read more

Consistently excellent service by people who know and love dogs. They know people's dogs are cherished members of their families and treat them with the same love and care as if they were their own. I always feel confident leaving my furry friend at York Bark & Play for boarding and daycare! read more

I bring my dog to Bark and Play several times a week and have boarded him once, last minute. I agree with Erin Y. Liz is extremely accommodating. She takes very good care of my dog, and ensures that he is active, getting lots of exercise throughout the day. Liz is clearly a hard working gal who loves animals and most importantly Percy, my dog:) read more

My dogs go here every Wednesday, and I know they look forward to it! I love how they post pictures on Facebook so I can check in to see what my hairy children did that day. I love this place! read more

This is the best Kennel/Daycare. I only started bringing my dog here because I knew the owner and that was 4 years ago. I now have a puppy who attends day care and overnight stays on occasion. They are very accommodating, true dog lovers, genuine and professional. I love that they post pics on facebook every day. When they come home from daycare they want to go right to bed for the NIGHT. I would highly recommend York Bark and Play read more

These guys are great! We were traveling in the area and needed a place for doggie day care for two days. I made a call, filled out the paperwork and we were all set! They are very nice and helpful and accommodating. Our baby had a great day while we were able to see a few sights and stores we couldn't have if we had him with us. We felt good knowing he was having a blast- maybe even more so than us. They take pictures and put them on Facebook so you can see what the dogs have been up to all day! read more

I have watched Liz and her business grow from day one and haven't hesitated to refer anyone I know in the area to York Bark and Play. The best thing about this place is that the DOGS COME FIRST. Their care and safety is put above all else, and each dog is looked at as an individual. This past spring I was up for a horse training clinic and during the day had Rufus do daycare. He was happy and tired every evening when I came back, and I had no concerns knowing he was in good hands with Sarah. I have sent other friends there as well who were very happy with their visit. read more

We began to bring Nola to York Bark and Play this spring. My partner and I started having Nola there a couple of times a week on weekends when we needed a pet sitter because of our work schedules. I cannot say enough wonderful fabulous things about Liz and her staff. Our 15 month old yellow lab wakes up every day excited to go see his dog friends at York Bark and Play. When we pick him up in the evenings he's completely exhausted and sleeps on the way home. Nola is good with all kinds of dogs, large and small and by bringing him to Liz I know he's well taken care of, gets plenty of exercise and is happy. Liz's prices and rates are affordable and well priced. Liz and her staff are knowledgeable,are certified in dog/cat first aid and CPR and love animals. I've recommended York Bark and Play to several of my friends and will continue to do so. We've yet to board him there, but I know if we ever go away and need a safe, warm, clean caring place for him to go, it's with Liz at York Bark and Play. What a special place with a loving caring staff and owner! read more