About Us

 

Hello! I’m Stephen, and this is Barks & Recreation. We are a two-strong team of professional dog walkers in the Preston and South Ribble area that also provides support to adults who have a learning disability to walk dogs. Barks & Recreation was established in October 2015 by myself, a dog enthusiast and experienced social care professional of over fifteen years.

I pride myself and the organisation on providing a reliable and personal service to our family of dog customers and the people we support. As a dog owner myself, the organisation is based on the ideals and principles of what I want for my own dogs.

 

Our Walks

 

We walk dogs from just one household at a time, so our customers can rest assured that their dog has our full and undivided attention throughout our visit. We fully tailor our walks to suit the dog and their needs, making our service ideal for smaller or older dogs that may find group walks a bit too much.

We are also happy and able to do whatever it is your dog needs during our visit at no extra cost. Small dog that requires smaller, regular meals? We can put food down for them. Older dog in need of a little extra care? We can administer medication, or clean up after any accidents. Nothing is too much trouble.

Areas covered: Ashton-on-Ribble, Broadgate, Docklands, Higher Penwortham, Hutton, Longton, Lostock Hall, Lower Penwortham, New Longton, Preston, Whitestake & more.

 
“The work they do for the dogs and the people they support is fantastic, it’s a trusted and reliable service with a great ethos at its heart.”
— Amanda
 

trust

 

Finding a dog walker is a big deal, allowing a stranger into your home when you’re not there, and even more so to trust them to walk your dog!

We always meet with each new customer before anything is agreed to ensure that you and your dog(s) are happy with us before we start, and to make sure we know everything we need to know about your dog(s) and their preferences.

We are fully insured and DBS checked, and trained in dog first aid, dog behaviour and dog welfare.

We only walk dogs from one household at a time, and our walks are usually 'on-lead’ in local parks or green spaces. We use a variety of leads, aids and adaptations to ensure that all our walks are as fun but also as safe as possible.

 
“Stephen is a great bloke, reliable and decent on price. I highly recommend!”
— Danny
 

Why Choose Us?

 

There are lots of great dog walkers in our area, but why choose us? Here are a few more reasons why you might want to choose us.

  • We are rated ‘five stars’ on Google, Yell and Facebook (and maybe elsewhere too).

  • We are a small, personable service that prides itself on its relationship with its customers.

  • We are happy to go above-and-beyond for no extra cost. Whatever your dogs needs during our visit, we’re happy to do it.

  • For each new customer, we donate to the National Trust ‘Plant a Tree Fund’ for a tree to be planted in their dogs name.

  • We walk dogs on ‘solo walks’ for the price of a ‘group walk’, making us an affordable option for any dog - but especially the small or elderly that don’t enjoy the hustle and bustle of a walk with other dogs.

 

Reviews

 

“Excellent service. Highly recommended!” - JMc.

“Professional and very caring” - JM.

“I previously worked for Barks and Recreation and could not recommend the service enough! The work they do for the dogs and the people they support is fantastic, it’s a trusted and reliable service with a great ethos at its heart. If you have a dog that needs walking or know someone who would love to walk them don’t hesitate to get in touch!” - AC.

“I was nervous at first in trusting someone else with my dog but I have never been let down. Stephen is a great bloke, reliable and decent on price. I highly recommend!!!!” - DB.

“Highly recommended” - JG.

“Very friendly and affable” - PP.

 

Cost

 

Regular Bookings (as of 1st January 2023):

Pop-in visit - from £6.00

30 minute visit - £7.50 (or £10.00 for two dogs)

45 minute visit - £10 (or £12.50 for two dogs)

60 minute visit - £12.50 (or £15.00 for two dogs)

Prices above may vary depending on location and circumstances.

OFF-PEAK SPECIAL OFFER

2 x 30 minute walks for £12.50 per day*.

* Walks between 9.30am-11am, and 2.30pm-4pm.

 

Interested?

 

Complete our online dog walking enquiry form.

Got a question? Get in touch.