Yes! Bark Side of the Moon is fully licensed, insured, and inspected to operate as a dog daycare. We follow strict regulations to ensure your dog is safe, supervised, and cared for at all times.

We do! Throughout the day, dogs enjoy basic manners, impulse control games, enrichment, and guided social interactions. This isn’t a formal training programme, but it helps reinforce good behaviour and build confidence.

Our days mix structured play, enriching activities, walkies, training moments, social time, and plenty of calm, cosy rest. Dogs thrive on balance — so we make sure they get it.

Every dog is treated as an individual. Puppies and seniors have different needs, so we tailor:

• Playgroup sizes

• Rest time

• Activity levels

• Interactions with other dogs

We gently build confidence without overwhelming them.

We’ll always work with you to understand your dog’s needs. Just let us know about any allergies, medications, dietary requirements, or sensitivities during registration. We adjust toys, treats, rooms, and routines where necessary.

It’s rare, but it can happen. Dogs are individuals just like us! We carefully supervise all interactions, and if a dog seems uncomfortable, overstimulated, or in conflict, we:

• Step in immediately

• Move dogs to separate spaces

• Adjust groupings

• Reassess compatibility

Your dog’s safety and emotional welfare always comes first.

Rain, heat, wind or snow, we’ve planned for everything:

• Temperature‑controlled indoor rooms

• Shaded outdoor areas

• Splash pools or cool-down zones in summer

• Cosy warm spaces in winter

• Adjusted playgroups and reduced physical activity when needed

No dog is ever left out in unsafe conditions.

Absolutely. Rest is just as important as play!

We have cosy, quiet rooms and chill-out corners where dogs can nap, decompress, or recharge before heading back to playtime.

Yes — and dog‑obsessed!

Our team includes behaviour‑trained, canine first‑aid certified, experienced handlers who know how to keep dogs safe, happy, and emotionally supported.

Yes!

We run our very own Fun Bus 🚌 — a secure, supervised pick-up and drop-off service for local doggos. Perfect for pawrents who don’t drive or work long hours.

Before joining daycare, every dog attends a relaxed meet & greet. This helps us:

• Chat through your dog’s routine, needs, quirks, and preferences

• Observe behaviour in a calm environment

• Assess comfort levels with new people and spaces

• Make sure daycare is the right fit

If all goes well, we start a four‑session settling period to gently introduce them to new friends and routines.

That’s okay! Daycare isn’t suitable for every dog — and we’ll always be honest.

If we feel your dog may become overwhelmed, stressed, or unhappy, we’ll discuss alternatives such as training, shorter sessions, walking-only support, or other options.

Your dog’s wellbeing will always come first.

Every daycare day includes:

• Supervised socialisation

• Group and solo enrichment

• Play with friends

• Walks (where appropriate)

• Basic training

• Mental stimulation

• Rest time

• Cuddles and affection

• Outdoor and indoor play options

Dogs leave happy, fulfilled, and ready to snooze all evening.