Professional Dog Walking in Southeastern CT.
Your pup thinks you’re a superhero. We’re here to help you wear your cape with confidence.
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.
Your pup’s Back-Up Bestie!
Walks, adventures, and love when your schedule’s full!
🐾 Your furry family deserves the best—and we’re here to deliver! 🌟
Rain or shine, from 9 am to 4 pm*, we’ve got your dog walking and pet care needs covered. 🐶💼 You’re not alone—let us join your pet parent support squad! ❤️
Join Our Pack
Schedule your consultaion
We offer both virtual or in person meet & greets. During this important consultation we answer your questions, get to know your pets, and learn how we can help support your pet parent journey to have you feeling like the best pet parent in no time! Our unique approach to consultations ensures everyone on the team can “be” at the consultation.
Complete your profile
Entering and updating your household and pet information is a breeze with our free software and app. Whenever the moment strikes, you’ll be able to request a visit, ask a question, pay an invoice, or update information.
Schedule Visits weekly, monthly, or as needed.
That’s it, your fur family is ready for us to visit & we can’t wait! Be sure to keep an eye out for our upcoming community events!
What Our Clients are Saying!
Erin C.
I can wholeheartedly recommend Elizabeth and her team at Barks and Recreation! I was insanely nervous about leaving my two dogs (one who is incredibly weary of strangers), and flock of chickens/ducks to go on vacation… but Barks and Recreation eased my fears by the end of the first day.
Barks provide a little write up + photo updates multiple times a day, make sure the house is secure upon leaving, clean up any mess my dogs made while they were away (one dog has a habit of shredding tissues + her toys), brought in packages upon delivery, made sure they were physically + mentally tired from multiple adventures, and most of all – my animals were so happy/loved.
I swear my dogs were waiting for their “friends” to come back multiple times a day to visit after we return. We 100% plan to use Barks and Recreation in the future.
★★★★★
Jodi H.
Positive: Professionalism, Reliability, Responsiveness
We hired Barks and Recreation to walk my moms dog. He can be a little timid and not always willingly to go for a walk. They worked with him and and we’re very patient. Now he can’t wait to go for a walk when they show up.
They are fantastic!
★★★★★
Kristen W.
Barks and Rec is a reliable, passionate business and has given me peace of mind while I’m at work for the day. The cute pictures and updates are always a joy to see! My dog loves everyone on their team and so enjoys his walks and Wednesday hikes with them. It is easy to get in contact with them when needed and the app used for scheduling and payment is incredibly convenient and easy to use. I have recommended and will continue to recommend this business to anyone in the area looking for a pet sitter/walker.
★★★★★
Kerry L.
★★★★★
Jennifer W.
★★★★★
Heather H.
The Barks and Rec family is absolutely fabulous!!! My pet specialists Melissa and Emma are WONDERFUL!!! They are both extremely kind, patient, communicate well, send me great pics daily and provide high quality pet care!! I know my pups are in great hands each day!!! My dogs and entire family LOVE them….and they are now part of our immediate family. I highly recommend Barks and Rec!!! ❤️
★★★★★
Hannah R.
We love barks and rec! They’ve been working with my tiny dogs and guinea pigs for a few years. They’re super good with all my animals, even my very particular little dogs. We’ve especially loved Melissa H., Emma R., Moe O, and Kaylyn M. Highly recommend!
★★★★★
Steph N.
Barks and Rec is the best! They have kept my old (somewhat crotchety, very fussy) dog so happy and safe when I work from home. Barbara is my dogs best friend and she loves all the other regular walkers as well (Emma, Breanna and Juliana). We are so happy we found Barks and Rec!
★★★★★
Why Choose Us?
Fast & Easy Scheduling
Visit Reports
Mobile App
Fully Insured & Bonded
