Professional Dog Walking in Southeastern CT.

Your Pets Back-Up-Besties at your fingertip.

Trusted Services For Your Pet

Your pets deserve the best care—even when you can’t be there. At Barks and Rec, we provide reliable, personalized services to keep your pets safe, happy, and comfortable in their own home. Whether it’s daily dog walks, yard visits, Doggy PlayDates, adventure hikes, or travel care, we tailor our care to meet your pet’s needs and your schedule.

Dog Walking

Whether you’re at work (WFH welcome!) or on the go, we’re here to keep your dog happy, active, and on routine. Our professional dog walking services provide reliable, one-on-one attention, exercise, and enrichment—tailored to your pup’s needs. Walks are done rain or shine, always with love.

Pack Hikes & Doggy Playdates

Perfect for social, energetic dogs! Our doggy playdating and pack hike service offers structured group fun with trusted pals. Whether it’s a trail hike or backyard playdate, your dog gets exercise, enrichment, and safe socialization—always supervised and tailored.

Small Pet Care

We care for the little ones, too! Whether you have cats, rabbits, guinea pigs, or other small pets, we provide gentle, attentive care tailored to their routine. From feeding and fresh water to litter or cage cleaning and affection, your pets are safe and loved while you’re away.

Reliable Dog Walking & Pet Sitting Services

Your pets Back-Up Bestie! 
No need to ask for favors from your neighbor, family or friends.  We provide walks, adventures, and love when you need it most, totally guilt free!

🐾 Your furry family deserves the best—and we’re here to deliver! 🌟

Rain or shine, from 6am to 9pm, we’ve got your dog walking and pet care needs covered. 🐶💼 You’re not alone—let us join your pet parent support squad! ❤️

Why Choose Us?

Fast & Easy Scheduling

Backup Plans

Positive Reinforcement

Free Mobile App

Fully Insured & Bonded

Visit Reports

Service Arrival Guarantee

First Aid & CPR Certified

Areas We Service

We provide services to homes in southeastern CT, including: Pawcatuck, Stonington, Mystic, Noank, Groton, New London, Waterford, Niantic, East Lyme, Norwich, Montville, & surrounding towns.
We provide Dog Walking, Doggy PlayDating, and Cat care. 

How Does it Work?

1

Schedule Meet & Greet

We offer both in person or virtual meet & greets.  We’ll answer your questions and get all the details we need to ensure the best care for your pets.

2

Complete Profile

Entering your household information is a breeze with our free software!  Everything we need to know is keep in this easy to use software, sign up here

3

Book Pet Care Services

With your meet & greet done and your profile updated we are ready to start visiting your pets!  Ask how to get all the benefits of being a Loyal Leash Club member!