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There is nothing quite like a Sunday in autumn or winter: bundling up for a crisp walk, working up a hearty appetite, and heading into a warm, welcoming pub for a roast dinner piled high with roasties and rich gravy. The only challenge is finding somewhere that genuinely welcomes your dog to curl up right […]

Autumn has properly arrived. The wellies are back out, the evenings are getting darker and pumpkin patches across Ireland are getting ready to open for another Halloween season. If you’d rather not leave the dog at home, there are a few dog friendly pumpkin patches in Ireland where they can come along for the autumn […]

There is something about autumn that makes a cosy cabin break with your dog feel completely irresistible. Crisp morning walks, muddy paws by lunchtime, then settling inside somewhere warm while the relaxing sound of rain pattering against the timber walls sets the mood. Across Ireland, there are some incredible dog friendly cabins, lodges, and glamping […]

Planning a trip from Belfast to Dublin with your dog? The Enterprise train is a great option, but the rules are not as simple as many dog owners expect.   Because the route is operated jointly by Translink in Northern Ireland and Irish Rail in the Republic of Ireland, the restrictions change depending on the […]

Best Bark has officially expanded across Ireland, making it easier for dog owners to find dog friendly places, trusted services, events and days out across both Northern Ireland and the Republic of Ireland. What started as a Northern Ireland dog friendly guide has grown into an island wide platform with more than 900 listings, covering […]

Dublin is a fantastic city to explore with a dog. From parks and riverside walks to cafés, pubs, and hotels, there are plenty of options for anyone searching for a dog friendly Dublin getaway. From walks through St Stephen’s Green and along the River Liffey to dog-friendly cafés, pubs, and attractions, there is plenty to […]

If you follow Best Bark, you probably know Vito. He’s our four-year-old Chihuahua mix, the undisputed king of the household, and I’ll be the first to admit it, he is completely and utterly ruined! Being our first dog, we made the classic “new parent” mistake: we gave him human food. Early and often. Because of […]

Spring has properly arrived in Northern Ireland. The weather is finally picking up, the days are longer, the gardens are coming back to life, and most dogs are making the most of it by getting their noses into absolutely everything! It is also the time of year when we start to see a steady stream […]