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Barks on the Bay

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Barks on the Bay

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

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 💔

21/09/2022

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

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 🥰

02/02/2022

Sausages: ASSEMBLE!

12/01/2022

Post walk nap for Benji. Sleepy!

12/01/2022

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

15/12/2021

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

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!

13/10/2021

Full squad on the walk today!

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...😊

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.

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!

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!! 😍❤

14/07/2021

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

07/07/2021

Beautiful Boys 💙

07/07/2021

Team nap

07/07/2021

A bit of down time on the stairs for Fozzie, Lincoln & Frank

30/06/2021

Photo dump! It’s been a while. We’ve been so busy with plenty of new pals in the pack. A gazillion photos and videos which we haven’t got round to sharing in ages so here’s a few 😁🐾

31/05/2021

Hi friends! A quick service update to say we are fully booked and can't take any extra dogs on for daycare. We can still just about fit some holiday cover in but summer is pretty stacked so there's a strong chance can't help there either 😬

We recognise it's a great position for us to be in, but disappointing for any new customers. We can take details and put on a wait list if you do still want to get in touch and chat through options.

Finally, due to how busy we are and the ages of our regular dogs, we are no longer taking any dogs under 12 months.

We are so grateful to everyone that has recommended us and shared our page / website over the past couple of years. Thank you all so much; it's greatly appreciated. We hate having to say no and turn people away but it's happening 2-3 times a day at the moment and need to switch it off somehow! 😁

Andy & Eve and the Barks crew

12/05/2021

It's a beautiful day out there now 😎
@ Southbourne Beach

12/05/2021

Someone has had a haircut and looks very smart! 🤩
He also smells lovely 😁

10/05/2021

We are loving the sunshine today friends. Tide’s in and the water is nice and clear for a cooling dip.

26/03/2021

Negotiated with a blanket and warm radiator. He seems happy enough with the trade.

26/03/2021

A rare Friday treat. Rex is here and he's refusing to let me work unless lots of fuss is provided in exchange. Not that I'm really complaining 😍

02/03/2021

Another lovely day on the beach with these two! Non stop fun.

26/02/2021

Usually a once a week regular, but we have the pleasure of Rex again today. Friday vibes are strong in the Barks household today, so having this little character is definitely adding to that happy feeling. Full of energy, lots of licks and of course a quick visit to my desk (he likes to check out what's going on in the world of financial crime) 😉
A firm favourite with the family but also our social media friends.
Happy Rexday ❤️😎

10/02/2021

Eye to eye with one of the most playful dogs over ever known! Small dog; big personality. We love Rex! ❤️

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

Website

http://www.barksonthebay.co.uk/

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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.