Barks on the Bay

Barks on the Bay Boarding and daycare for small dogs in a family home in Southbourne, Bournemouth. Registered member

We specialise in daycare and boarding for small dogs at our family home in Southbourne. We limit numbers to ensure a focussed, loving environment with lots of attention and fun for our guests. Dogs have unlimited access to our secure garden with lots of toys, activities, and interaction. We walk on the beach, fields, or forest, to give a variety of environments.

Yesterday we said our last goodbye to this little rocket of a dog. One of the founding members of Barks on the Bay, and ...
04/12/2022

Yesterday we said our last goodbye to this little rocket of a dog. One of the founding members of Barks on the Bay, and our most loyal friend. We rescued him in rural Somerset as a 18 month old stray with no history and he’s been part of our family for the rest of his 17 years. Tough as old boots, tenacious, playful, energetic, infuriating at times, mischievous in the extreme, and with an incredible never-ending desire to eat (including things such as a whole loaf of bread and a birthday cake). He bounced back from a torn ACL with no medical intervention - just got on with it - and multiple malignant skin tumours being removed three years ago which left him with 36 stitches and looking like he’d been in a sword fight. Baxter was Head of Screening for our doggy visitors, and made friends with everyone (even if there were some grumbles at first - that was just to let them know who the boss is). He will be sorely missed by us all 💔

Think these guys deserve a grid post today. Good boys in the sunshine.
21/09/2022

Think these guys deserve a grid post today. Good boys in the sunshine.

We now have a dog to match the logo! A permanent addition to the Barks household. This is Bentley. 🐾
05/09/2022

We now have a dog to match the logo! A permanent addition to the Barks household. This is Bentley. 🐾

27/07/2022

What a lovely bunch 🥰

Sausages: ASSEMBLE!
02/02/2022

Sausages: ASSEMBLE!

Post walk nap for Benji. Sleepy!
12/01/2022

Post walk nap for Benji. Sleepy!

Like butter wouldn’t melt…The agents of chaos.
12/01/2022

Like butter wouldn’t melt…
The agents of chaos.

Lovely Benji brought some treats in for his friends as it’s Christmas. Had to let them have some. Good boys. 🐾🐶❤️
15/12/2021

Lovely Benji brought some treats in for his friends as it’s Christmas. Had to let them have some. Good boys. 🐾🐶❤️

We love our doggie friends here at Barks but I was a little sad to have had to rescue my tree decoration from cheeky Win...
29/11/2021

We love our doggie friends here at Barks but I was a little sad to have had to rescue my tree decoration from cheeky Winston earlier today! Part and parcel of being a dog boarder. Prepare to find some of your belongings stolen away and chewed!

Full squad on the walk today!
13/10/2021

Full squad on the walk today!

We absolutely love getting to know our regular customers here at Barks on the Bay. Every dog becomes an extended member ...
16/09/2021

We absolutely love getting to know our regular customers here at Barks on the Bay. Every dog becomes an extended member of our family. They all get lots of cuddles as well as walks and play time of course. These two tend to want (demand) more cuddles than anyone else. I'm not complaining though...😊

When your mate falls in the river and all you want to do is watch and laugh. Bit of a surprise dip for Lincoln.
28/07/2021

When your mate falls in the river and all you want to do is watch and laugh. Bit of a surprise dip for Lincoln.

With the hot weather due in the next few days, fully recommend a paddling pool so your dogs can cool off. This one is a ...
15/07/2021

With the hot weather due in the next few days, fully recommend a paddling pool so your dogs can cool off. This one is a perfect size and was 5.99 in Aldi. Perfect (as long as you don't mind the Disney characters 🤣) . Fozzie approves!

At Barks we like to think our guests get the same amount of love whilst they are here, that they get at home. Lincoln c...
15/07/2021

At Barks we like to think our guests get the same amount of love whilst they are here, that they get at home. Lincoln certainly knows how to get what he wants with those eyes!! 😍❤

All the gang getting a little hot today so bought them a little pool to cool off in. Absolutely loving it.
14/07/2021

All the gang getting a little hot today so bought them a little pool to cool off in. Absolutely loving it.

Beautiful Boys 💙
07/07/2021

Beautiful Boys 💙

Team nap
07/07/2021

Team nap

Address

123 Seafield Road
Bournemouth
BH63JL

Opening Hours

Monday 8am - 6pm
Tuesday 8am - 6pm
Wednesday 8am - 6pm
Thursday 8am - 6pm
Friday 8am - 6pm
Saturday 8am - 6pm
Sunday 8am - 6pm

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What a lovely bunch 🥰

Rex loves to run 😂🐶🐾🏃

We managed to get out for a walk and splash about in the river before the downpours today. Rhea and Baxter love to chase the tennis ball but neither felt like venturing too far out today! #dogstagram #dogboarding #doggydaycare #dogsitter #dogwalker #dogwalkersofinstagram #dogsofinstagram

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About us

We provide dog walking, boarding, and day-care services in and around Southbourne, Bournemouth, Christchurch, and Poole. We live in between open fields, rivers, and the sea, with plenty of choice for walks year round.

In addition to walks, we offer a drop-in visit service for puppies, as well as overnight boarding and daycare. We are fully licensed from BCP Council, with a 4* rating.

We run the business from a family home with two children and our own dog. We are all highly experienced and very caring with dogs.

Comprehensively insured including Public Liability, and Criminal Records Database checked.