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The Painted Porch Pooch Park

The Painted Porch Pooch Park

Punta Gorda, Florida

Fully Fenced

2 acres

5.0192 reviews

Top spot

Hosted by Heather M.

Fencing

Enclosure

Fully Fenced

Fencing height (at lowest point)

4 ft

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

Gaps or holes in fence: No gaps

Fencing type(s): Cattle with wire mesh, Cattle without wire mesh

Fencing details: All cross fenced gates must remain closed. Entry and Exit through front Barn gate only please.

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 dogsSometimes

Other domestic animalsSometimes

Other peopleSometimes

Private entryNo

Amenities

Dog drinking water

Chairs

Dog toys

Woods

Rain shelter / sun shade

Trash can

Pricing

$10 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

Punta Gorda, Florida

Description

Located minutes from downtown Punta Gorda, gorgeous 2 acres, owner residence on site. Large shady oaks, big dig pit, private pasture and well-cut grass to run and play. Water and toys-FULLY FENCED! 1 couple or 1 owner, 1-3 dogs only. Smaller dogs welcome, just be aware of little gaps, use leash as needed. No small kids or families at our spot for safety reasons. (Beware of red ant piles-we treat often but rains stir them up, dogs usually stay clear-Keep feet moving) Please honor your timeframe with 15 min buffer before & after bookings. Play dates of 5 dogs must be approved in advanced with owners in attendance. Must book under one primary guest only. Please review all notes in my spot profile.

Cleanliness

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

Hazards

Post Milton some debris and pasture conditions have improved...busier in our home area due to flooding and limited booking times available. Message owner prior to booking if First Time! Our property is left as natural as possible, simple, fenced and mowed. Ants are treated weekly-keep your feet moving. Large used bonfire area safe for play. We are typically hands off and work from home. Please keep voices low when parking and leaving our residence. Please be able to voice control your dog(s) at all times. New add per customer review: Dogs on the smaller side may need to stay leashed until you've you've explored the property for fencing gaps...voice control is highly recommend and keep an eye on your dogs at all times for best experience. We want our spot to be as safe and enjoyable as possible yet hands off and private. Please make sure this is the right place for you and leave a private note if you have concerns. Thx.

Host Rules

Minimum visit length

1.0 hour

Required advanced notice for visits

12 hours

Max dogs per booking

Is the host present?

I generally do not meet my guests

Additional rules

Please message me if you are bringing another adult/non owned dogs to my spot. You will be considered the primary responsible guest. Since booking playdates on one account does discount the hour of play, only 3 dogs are allowed under one booking time slot unless discussed with host privately. VERY IMPORTANT FOR SAFETY AND GOALS OF SNIFFSPOTS! *My spot is unmarked at the main entrance of our driveway. Go straight to barn and park. The Only Entry/Exit gate has a small Sniffspot sign. Please leave all other gates locked. Inside paddock gate is left open to main back acres. *Please arrive and depart at the same time. If you see another guest arriving, please do your best to depart the spot without incident. *If you arrive while a guest is leaving, please REMAIN in your car with your dogs. 10 mins is allotted for loading and unloading. *All guests are reminded to arrive and depart on time. Please do not arrive any earlier that 10 minutes for best experience. *Our 30 minute buffer is designed for safety. Thank you.

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

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This spot consistently provides amazing experiences to guests

5.0 (192 Reviews)

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Meet your host

Heather M.

Joined in September 2023

New? Please read details thoroughly :) We are a local family and love animals! The Painted Porch -Pooch Park- is just minutes from downtown Punta Gorda. We live on 5 acres with a barn and chicken coop. We raised and said goodbye to our 4 kids, a horse and 2 goats and now want to share our gorgeous land with your sweet pooches. We have 2 dogs, one of which had a very hard time at dog parks and leashes, this property was the answer and he's so happy! We understand the amazing benefits of a Private place to run your dogs, you can relax heritage oaks, sky-high slash pines while you play with your dog(s) in a safe natural space. You may see eagles, hawks, rabbits, squirrels and many bird species. Fun Fully Fenced 1.5 acres. My hubby Chris and I are Army Veterans, grandparents to 3 boys, love Pickleball, travel, art, beaches and mountain visits. (Dogs smaller than 15lbs are welcome, just walk the perimeter with leash to get familiar with the large layout and fencing type. FL red ants are like mosquitos, we treat as quickly as we can, rain will draw them out so please keep feet moving, dogs don't seem bothered) recent hurricanes have caused major damage to the interior of our home, you may see contractors in and out near garages not near your entry/exit gate. The green grass is coming back.

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	Only one booking is allowed at a time at any spot and there is an enforced 30 min buffer between all bookings to ensure dogs in separate bookings do not meet.
	This spot is set for Booking, which means you will be instantly confirmed for any booking you request. You will receive the address and access instruction immediately following booking.
	Visits can be moved or cancelled up to 2 hours before a visit.
	Visits can be extended and dogs can be added throughout the visit.