barkers
SW LONDON
Barkers Dog Behaviourists was founded by
Anya Barker who has been working with dogs since 2022. Before then, she was an Interior Designer in London - but always had a burning passion for dogs.
A bit about Anya:
I Founded BARKERS in January 2024 after my years of experience and seeing far too many dogs in daycare not getting the correct stimulation and care for the breed that they are. I wanted to keep my goals small so the attention stayed where it was supposed to - ON THE DOGS!
So I set out to create a boutique South-West London daycare opportunity for dogs to experience; monitored socialising, obedience training, mental stimulation, physical exercise, and exposure to woodlands for those incredibly important 'sniffaris' that our 4 legged friends need and ultimately a Home away from Home where the dogs can feel safe and satisfied with the schedule of the day.
At Barkers, all breeds and sizes are welcome (however sadly Barkers does not take on dogs younger than 1). In my experience, I’ve handled a huge range of dogs with different care requirements. One day I would be handling 4 Great Danes at once, and the next, I’d be handling 6 miniature Dachshunds.
I can say with confidence that taking care of an animal requires flexibility and adaptability - because every dog is different. This approach is the key ingredient to a tailored care package from Barkers.
For more information about the contents of a structured but tailored Daycare please get in touch so we can build the perfect adventure day for your pup.
A BIT ABOUT BARKERS
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SERVICES
Please note all bookings are subject to availability, this is a boutique company, but barkers will always do its best to accommodate all requests
DAYCARE
Available Monday - Thursday
(*Friday on request)
£50 per day
What is included:
Pick up and drop off
1 x 1hr45min Morning Walk
1 x 45min Afternoon Walk
Socialising
Recall
Lead Etiquette
Resource Guarding
Impulse Control
Agility
Environment Exposure
1-2-1 Enrichment
Structured Group Walks
Woodland Locations
Monitored Relaxation Time
8 hour day
TRAINING
BASIC TRAINING
"Daycare with extra"
This is done alongside the daycare day and dogs @£50 day rate + £30 for 1-2-1 training sessions through out the day.
1-2-1 TRAINING WITH DOG AND/OR OWNER
This is a home visit & outside location visit with owner/s and their dog (or just Anya and the dog) to isolate unwanted behaviors. Minimum of 2hrs @£70 (£35 per hour)
T&C's:
final cost varies due to parking costs and distance traveled.Service only available on Fridays & Saturdays between 10am - 3pm
RESIDENTIAL TRAINING
£735 for a 7 day week
This is the dog living with me for conditioning before a handover with a home visit
(£80 Training Rate + Overnight £25)
BOARDING
STANDARD BOARDING
Available 7 days a week
£50 Day rate + £15 Overnight
(please note there are no pick ups/drop offs on Saturday or Sunday)
What is included:
The Daycare Package (as per above)
Saturday 1x 90min Walk
Sunday 1x1hr Walk
Access to 2 of Barkers Private Gardens in Putney
Barkers home from home experience
"JUST FOR THE WEEKEND" BOARDING
Available only with Friday pick up / Monday drop off.
Monday & Friday:
Normal Daycare/Overnight Boarding prices for Monday / Friday
•Final weekend boarding price, dependant on timings of pick up and drop off •
Saturday & Sunday:
£65 Day rate + £30 Overnight per day/night
Saturday 1x 90min Walk
Sunday 1 x 1h Walk
The Daycare Package (as above)
Access to 2 of Barkers private gardens in Putney
Barkers home from home experience
Please kindly note that Bank Holidays are charged at double the rate.
Please kindly note agreeing to a Daycare/Boarding/Training pick up and drop off window is taken as booking confirmation.
Barkers will do its best to pick up/drop off within agreed windows, but no responsibility is accepted where pick up/drop off is not achieved within the agreed window.
Bookings are taken each week, with a Friday cut off day.
Daycare invoices are sent at the start of the first week of the month, with payment due in that week.
Boarding invoices are sent once the dog has been dropped off, with payment due the next day.
CANCELLATIONS
DAYCARE/DAYCARE TRAINING CANCELLATIONS
Any confirmed Daycare service that gets ignored, forgotten or cancelled less than 24hrs will be charged at full rate. Should you wish to terminate a regular Daycare service with BARKERS please give 1 months notice.
BOARDING/ RESIDENTIAL BOARDING CANCELLATIONS
Any confirmed Boarding service that is 1 week or less of boarding will be charged at 30% of boarding total when less than 2 weeks notice is given
Any confirmed Boarding service that is more than 1 week of Boarding will be charged at 50% of boarding total when less than 1 months notice is given.
T&Cs