Dog OWNERS
Dog OWNERS
ABOUT US
“A dog walking service with social impact”
Barks & Recreation is a small dog walking social enterprise in Preston & Penwortham that supports adults who have a learning disability - building confidence, improving their physical and mental wellbeing, and developing greater independence through walking dogs.
Our team consists of just Stephen and Laura - an experienced duo of dog walkers and care professionals who pride themselves on providing a consistent, personal and reliable service. We build trust and familiarity with every dog and their owner, offering the individual attention and personal approach that can often be lost in larger, high-volume dog walking services.
We walk dogs from only one household at a time, creating a calmer, more relaxed experience while allowing us to give each dog our full attention. This makes our service particularly well suited to small to medium-sized dogs, older dogs, or dogs who simply prefer a quieter walking experience.
By choosing Barks & Recreation, your dog enjoys safe, reliable walks tailored to their needs - while your custom helps support a local social enterprise that makes a difference to the lives of adults who have a learning disability.
We are delighted to have been nominated for the Lancashire Small Social Enterprise of the Year award in 2021 and 2022.
Interested? Complete our online dog walking enquiry form - or scroll down to read more about our service.
“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.”
WHY CHOOSE BARKS & RECREATION?
✔ Small, trusted team - tailored care from Stephen and/or Laura.
✔ Dogs from one household at a time - giving your dog our full attention.
✔ Experienced and reliable - a trusted service since 2015.
✔ 5-star reviews - trusted by our customers across Google, Facebook and Yelp.
✔ Social impact - your custom helps support a positive community programme.
“I was nervous at first in trusting someone else with my dog but I have never been let down. I highly recommend!!!!”
PEACE OF MIND
Your dog's safety and wellbeing are always our priority.
✔ We are experienced, trained and DBS-checked
✔ Appropriate insurance and risk assessments
✔ Risk-aware procedures, including aids and adaptations where required
✔ Free meet-and-greet before starting walks
✔ Individual approach tailored to your dog's needs
We’ll take the time to meet you and your dog, understand their routine and make sure everyone is comfortable before their first walk.
Areas covered
Ashton-on-Ribble, Broadgate, Docklands, Higher Penwortham, Hutton, Longton, Lostock Hall, Lower Penwortham, Middleforth, New Longton, Preston city centre, Whitestake & more.
PRICE LIST
We walk dogs from only one household at a time, allowing us to tailor our walks to meet the needs of each dog - ensuring every dog receives our full attention.
Regular Bookings (as of 1st January 2026):
Up to 30 minute walk - from £7.50 (or £10.00 for two dogs)
Up to 45 minute walk - from £10 (or £12.50 for two dogs)
Up to 60 minute walk - from £12.50 (or £15.00 for two dogs)
Prices above may vary depending on location or individual needs.
Your dog's walks also help support our Participants’ Wellbeing & Enrichment Fund, providing additional activities and enrichment opportunities for the people we support.
Interested?
If you’d like your dog to be a part of our programme, the process is simple.
Complete our online dog walking enquiry form.
We’ll arrange a time to visit you and your dog, learn about their routine and answer any questions.
Once everyone is comfortable, we’ll schedule your dogs first walk.
We’re always happy to answer questions before you decide if our service is right for you. Just get in touch.