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Little Barks offers licensed home dog boarding in Bedlington, Northumberland, providing calm, personalised care for toy and small breed dogs in a real family home. We are fully licensed by Northumberland County Council with a 5-star rating (NAL/271) and are based just 20 minutes from Newcastle Airport.
A Calm Home Environment for Small Dogs
A Calm Home Environment for Small Dogs
At Little Barks, your dog stays as part of our family, in our home - not in a kennel. We keep numbers low so every dog receives individual attention, comfort and care. Dogs enjoy freedom to relax on sofas, lounge in sunny spots, and explore our large, secure south-facing garden. Daily walks start straight from the front door into Bedlington Nature Reserve, 140 acres of woodland and riverside paths, giving your dog gentle exercise and stimulation every day.
Care You Can Rely On
Care You Can Rely On
Every dog staying at Little Barks receives:
Personalised care tailored to their routine. We follow feeding and medication schedules exactly as instructed, and dogs sleep overnight in their own comfy bed (or the sofa!).
Daily walks and gentle socialisation with other well-behaved small dogs provide exercise and enrichment, while indoor time includes cosy spots to relax and unwind.
Owners receive regular photos and video updates via WhatsApp, giving peace of mind while you’re away.
New Client Process
New Client Process
Your dog must be registered with us before making a booking, which requires a trial night.
Before arranging a trial night, we’ll ask you a few important questions about your dog and their routine. This is also your opportunity to ask any questions and make sure we’re the right fit for each other.
We then arrange a trial night, which allows your dog to get to know us, our home, and our own dog in a relaxed, familiar setting. During their stay, we follow your dog’s usual routine as closely as possible and will send you an update so you can see how they’re settling in.
If the trial night is successful, your dog will become fully registered with Little Barks, meaning you’ll be
Important Requirements for Boarding
Important Requirements for Boarding
To ensure a safe, calm, and happy environment for all our dogs, guests must meet a few important requirements. We welcome toy and small breed dogs that are well-adjusted, house-trained, and comfortable in a home with other small dogs. All dogs must be up to date with vaccinations, microchipped, and treated for fleas and worms. Males must be neutered, and females must not be due in season during their stay.
Dogs should be able to sleep on their own bed or on a bed provided by us, and must not have separation anxiety or aggressive behaviours. These requirements help us keep every dog safe and relaxed, while allowing owners to enjoy peace of mind during their stay.
Client Testimonials
Client Testimonials
"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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