Your Dog’s Home Away from Home in Perth

At Barklife, we treat every dog as part of the family. Serving Perth and the surrounding areas, we specialise in providing bespoke care for your four-legged companions. Whether it’s for a quick walk, daily care, or an extended stay, our warm and secure environment ensures your pet feels right at home. With a focus on individual attention and plenty of fun, Barklife is the trusted choice for dog owners who want the very best for their pets.

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Comfortable Dog Boarding

When your dog stays with us, they’ll enjoy the perfect mix of comfort and adventure. Our boarding service offers a cosy, home-like setting with plenty of attention, playtime, and cuddles. From soft beds to engaging activities, every detail is designed to keep your dog happy and stress-free. Whether it’s a short or long-term stay, we ensure your furry friend feels relaxed and cherished.

Reliable Dog Sitting

Prefer your dog stays in their familiar surroundings? Our professional dog sitting service is the perfect solution. We visit your home to provide care, feeding, and companionship, ensuring your pet can stick to their routine without disruption. This service is ideal for dogs who thrive in their home environment and need a little extra care while you’re away.

Energetic Dog Walking

Exercise is crucial for your dog’s health and happiness, and our dog walking service provides just that. Tailored to your pet’s energy levels, we offer stimulating walks in Perth’s most scenic parks and trails. Not only does this keep your dog physically active, but it also provides essential mental enrichment. Trust us to keep tails wagging and paws moving every day!

About

Here at barklife your dog is our number one priority. I am a full-time dog boarder and sitter who can also provide day care, drop ins and walks. I aim to care for your dog exactly how it would be cared for in your home.
I have been around dogs from the day I was born. I love looking after them and welcome the opportunity to meet more.
Your dog will be looked after to your exact specifications, and at the least walked for an hour once a day. If they are used to more that will be accommodated.
I also like taking my own dog to dog parks to train and run around free from worry that they could disappear.
If your dog does CaniCross or likes running up hills, this is something I can provide as well. My own dog Eevee can run up to 17km+ and has done ten Munros, in all weather conditions.

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I have been inspected and licenced by Perth & Kinross Council and have specialised insurance which covers all the dog care services I provide.
I am also qualified in dog first aid and am training in dog behaviour.
My car has been kitted out specifically to transport dogs with a boot liner, comfortable beds, and clips to ensure they cannot jump out to early.
Our general routine
My own dog wakes me up at about 0630-0700 for her breakfast. We will then go out for a walk either nearby or further afield, dog and weather dependant. Then your dog will be played with either in my fenced in garden or in the house before some chill time. If they require a second walk, then this will generally be done mid to late afternoon.
I have lived in Perthshire most of my life and enjoy taking my dog out for different walks. We might go to the North Inch for her to chase balls, the Hermitage for a Forrest Walk, or around Kinnoull Hill or Moncrieffe Hill. We will also occasionally head down to St. Andrews Beach for a run about. I like to make sure that the dogs get to have different experiences, so they enjoy their time with us.
I encourage you to give me as detailed as routine for your dog if you want to and I will accommodate it as best I can. You can look forward to getting text and pictures updates throughout their stay.
I always encourage a meet and great before taking a booking so that you can ask any questions you need to, I can get to know you and your dog a bit, and so your dog can meet Eevee. If your dog is not usually allowed off a lead, then I will book a dog park for the dogs to meet at no cost to you.
My dog is allowed on the furniture and sleeps on the bed, so if this is something you allow your dog to do then they can feel right at home here. However, if they usually sleep in a specific room in a bed or crate then that is what we will provide. I have a XL crate here so you will not need to bring, this is also fully cleaned and disinfected after every stay.
Between dogs everywhere is cleaned and disinfected to a very high standard. The sofa has removable throws which are cleaned after every stay and our floor is vinyl which is steam cleaned and disinfected. We have thorough procedures in place so in the unlikely event of an ill dog there is little chance it could be passed on.

A Little About Me

After a very successful twenty-one year career in the military I decided I wanted to do something that made me happy. Looking after dogs was the obvious choice . My dad was a gamekeeper so from the moment I was born I was around dogs. We were always taught from a young age how to treat them and train them and I had my own gun dog at thirteen. In the years since I have had several dogs and always helped out friends and family with theirs. I am fortunate enough to be able to turn a life long love of dogs into a career.

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Our CEO (Chief Eating Officer)
Our current CEO is Eevee, a small terrier who is half Staffordshire Bull Terrier and half American Hairless Terrier. She is an extremely sweet, bright, and energetic dog who gets on with all other dogs. She is incredibly fit and joins me on runs up to 17km, and has completed several Munros, including a round of seven over two days.
For your piece of mind
NARPS course on Canine and Feline First Aid.
Member of the National Association for Pet Sitters & Dog Walkers (NARPS).
I can administer oral and injected medication.
I have experience with puppies and senior dogs.
I can provide exercise for extremely high energy dogs (2-3 walks, runs, hills etc).
I can accept short to long stays, weeks long if needed (discount available).
Should you have any specific requests, no matter how mad you think they might be, please just ask. If necessary, we can work out a tailored price
I can provide 24hr care if needed so your dog is never left alone.
The only reasons will leave your dog alone is if I need to shop or go to the gym, this will be 90 minutes as a maximum.
For added security I have outdoor cameras to the front and back. I also have an indoor camera to monitor the dogs if I need to leave at all.
I have a back up carer with a lot of experience if I need to leave through an emergency. I will do everything in my power to ensure you can enjoy your time away.
Throughout your dogs visit I will provide updates with pictures and videos.
For new clients I will update you within 30 and 60 minutes to ensure you can relax that your dog is in good care.
I will take any size or age of dog.
I can only take one dog at a time, unless you have two then I can take two from the same household.
Dogs are allowed on the furniture and the bed.

Our Future Plans

I believe in continuous professional and personal development so barklife will be offering more services in the future. Dog and puppy training will be available by summer 2025. If there is anything you think would be good for dogs please let me know.

Chaperone

Do you want your dog looked after for your Wedding? Civil Partnership? Humanist Ceremony, Anniversary or just a big party? we can look after your dog for the day make sure they are part of your day for as much or as little as possible. Your dogs chaperone can be dressed in a suit, a tuxedo, or full highland dress. This will be a bespoke deal so please get in contact to tell us your needs and we can give you an individual price. We will try and accommodate even the maddest requests.