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Little Barks
Little Barks Home Boarding
Little Barks Home Boarding
We are currently welcoming new clients and are now taking bookings for 2026. Please see our updated rates on the Prices page.
Welcome, we are a 5 star licenced home dog boarding provider, based in Bedlington, Northumberland. If you're looking for loving, reliable and trustworthy home boarding that caters exclusively for toy or small breed dogs, you've come to the right place.
Our property sits alongside Bedlington Nature Reserve - 140 acres of woodland and grassland on the banks of the River Blyth. Providing miles of varied walking trails, all within a 3 minute walk from our front door.
We're licenced by Northumberland County Council, meeting the highest standards (5 star - licence NAL/271), are comprehensively insured, DBS checked and hold a current canine first aid certification.
What can you expect when your dog boards with us?
What can you expect when your dog boards with us?
Daily walk, enrichment and socialisation with other well adjusted little dogs.
All the comforts, love and attention they're used to at home.
A large, south facing, secure garden for exercise, lounging, enrichment and play. We have a sand pit and splash pool in summer.
We are happy to continue your dogs feeding and medication schedule while you're away.
Drop off and collection times are flexible and we're only a 20 minutes drive from Newcastle Airport.
Peace of mind while you are away with regular photo and video updates via WhatsApp.
Process for new clients:
Process for new clients:
Meet and Greet - This gives us the opportunity to have a chat about your dog and their requirements, for you to see our set up and to see how our dogs get along together.
Trial Night - A trial night helps to ensure they're able to settle well and get on with our own and other guest dogs, to ensure they're fully house trained, and able to sleep through the night. We find it also helps dogs to adjust quickly when they come for their longer stay.
The important stuff:
The important stuff:
All dogs who stay with us must:
Be up to date with vaccinations, microchipped and up to date with flea and worm treatment.
Male dogs must be neutered and not prone to marking. We cannot board females in season.
Be 100% house trained, not prone to marking or accidents.
Not be overly boisterous, high energy or reactive.
Be able to sleep on their own dog bed, separate from other guests dogs, in their own room.
Be free from separation anxiety i.e able to be alone without barking or howling. We need to pop out from time to time. Dogs are never left alone for more than 3 hours in 24 and will always be safely separated.
Be a toy or small breed. We cannot accept dogs who are a mix of a small and medium breed (i.e cockerpoo).
What some of our clients say...
What some of our clients say...
"Top class service, many updates and photos provided throughout stay. Roxy loves staying with Abby, she runs in so excited and loves playing with Cookie. No hesitation at all leaving Roxy with Abby as I know she is exceptionally well cared for. Cannot recommend Abby enough!"
"Top class service, many updates and photos provided throughout stay. Roxy loves staying with Abby, she runs in so excited and loves playing with Cookie. No hesitation at all leaving Roxy with Abby as I know she is exceptionally well cared for. Cannot recommend Abby enough!"
- Maxine (Roxy)
"We can't thank Abby enough for her fantastic service, our dog coco had the best time with Abby and made some lovely little playmates along the way. We loved being updated with pictures and messages. We will definitely be using Abby from here on in. Excellent service"
"We can't thank Abby enough for her fantastic service, our dog coco had the best time with Abby and made some lovely little playmates along the way. We loved being updated with pictures and messages. We will definitely be using Abby from here on in. Excellent service"
- Sheri (Coco)
"Abby recently looked after our dog for a week while we were on holiday and she had so much fun! She played with Cookie and was taken care of as if she was a member of the family. We loved receiving our daily updates on her adventures. I highly recommend Abby and will definitely be asking her to dig sit for us again"
"Abby recently looked after our dog for a week while we were on holiday and she had so much fun! She played with Cookie and was taken care of as if she was a member of the family. We loved receiving our daily updates on her adventures. I highly recommend Abby and will definitely be asking her to dig sit for us again"
- Kathryn (Lili)
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