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Christmas dinner is a big part of the festive season. While we enjoy turkey, stuffing and all the trimmings, most dogs are right beside us hoping for a bite. As a vet, this is also the time of year when I see more vomiting, diarrhoea, pancreatitis and toxic food cases than any other time of […]

Fireworks are a dazzling part of celebrations, but for many dogs, they can be a nightmare. While we’re enjoying the colours and sparkle in the sky, our dogs are often hiding under the sofa, trembling, or barking in distress. The loud bangs, bright flashes, and strong smells can be confusing and frightening especially since dogs […]

We’re thrilled to share that Best Bark was recently featured in the Belfast Newsletter, celebrating one of our incredible verified partners, Ashwood Vets, who have just been named Best Vet in Northern Ireland for the third year running 🐾 You can read the full article on the Belfast Newsletter here. A Well-Deserved Win for Ashwood […]

On Saturday night, the Best Bark team attended the NI Social Media Awards at the Europa Hotel in Belfast. It was an absolutely incredible evening celebrating creativity, community, and digital innovation across Northern Ireland. We were honoured to be nominated in two categories: Best Use of Social Media (Start-Up) Most Impactful Campaign for our Dog […]

We’re wagging our tails with excitement. Best Bark has been shortlisted for not one, but two awards at this year’s NI Social Media Awards. Best Bark is nominated in the Best Start-Up category, recognising new businesses using social media in creative and effective ways. We’re also up for Most Impactful Campaign for our Dog Safety […]

At Best Bark, we’re proud to share that we’ve teamed up with Guide Dogs NI to support their Open Doors campaign, which shines a light on the rights of assistance dog owners and calls for businesses across Northern Ireland to step up. For many people, their guide or assistance dog is more than a companion, […]

Crisp air, crunchy leaves, and wagging tails. Autumn is a great time to explore our forests with your dog. The colours are beautiful, the midges calm down, and cooler temperatures suit most dogs. Below you will find our favourite forest walks across Northern Ireland, with simple notes on trails, facilities, and local lead rules. Always […]

We have teamed up with Forestside Veterinary Clinic to share a friendly autumn safety note for dog owners. Autumn is a great time to get out with your pup. Northern Ireland has lots of lovely woodland walks to explore and we have listed our favourites in our guide to autumn forest walks in Northern Ireland. […]

Exploring the scenic North Coast with your canine companion? You’re in luck, many pubs, cafés, and eateries across the Causeway Coast welcome dogs with open arms. Below is a town-by-town guide (Ballintoy, Ballycastle,, Portstewart, Bushmills, and Castlerock) to the best dog-friendly bars and restaurants. Each spot includes details on where dogs are allowed, any special […]

On International Dog Day, we had the pleasure of joining fellow dog lovers at Beechgrove Doggy Fun Park for their annual Doggy Celebration Weekend. The event raised over £2,000 in support of Northern Ireland’s rescue centres, Animal Connexions and Tyrone Husky Rescue an incredible achievement for such an important cause. Best Bark was there as […]