Doggy Day Care: The Bark Club
Welcome to The Bark Club; our boutique Doggy Day Care where dogs get more than “a day out”. This is a structured, enrichment rich space designed for dogs who thrive with connection, gentle guidance, and the right kind of fun.
Whether your dog loves social time, or simply does better with company and routine, The Bark Club is a calm, thoughtful alternative to chaotic free-for-alls. We keep the vibes safe, the group sizes small, and the day built around what dogs actually need to feel good.
What a day at The Bark Club looks like
Every Bark Club Day is a blend of:
Structured social time with carefully matched play styles
Rest + decompression because overtired dogs don’t make great choices
Enrichment activities; sniffing, foraging, brain games, learning sessions
Movement with purpose; not just running laps until they crash
Gentle skill support; real-life learning woven in naturally
We prioritise emotional safety, consent, and body language, and we’re always watching for the small signs that tell us when a dog needs space, support, or a reset.
Who The Bark Club is perfect for
The Bark Club is a beautiful fit for dogs who:
enjoy social outings and the company of other dogs in a calm, supported setting
would benefit from breaking up their week with something engaging, enriching, and just for them
thrive with gentle structure, routine, and thoughtful guidance throughout their day
Our safety-first approach
We don’t do everyone together, all day! We do intentional groups, guided by:
play style and energy levels
size and social preferences
confidence and communication skills
nervous system needs (rest matters!)
All dogs go through a pre-entry process so we can set them up for success and ensure they’re genuinely comfortable in our care.
Why we do it differently
Because day care should support your dog, not tire them out.
At A Bark Above, we look at the whole picture: behaviour, emotion, learning history, and what your dog needs to feel safe enough to enjoy their day. The Bark Club is an extension of that philosophy; science led, kind hearted, and designed for real dogs in the real world!
Ready to join The Bark Club?
We’d love to meet you and your dog. Enquire now to learn about availability, our pre-entry process, and what a Bark Club Day could look like for your best friend!