BarkLife
Where pups are welcome
Find pubs, cafes, and shops that actually welcome dogs, verified by fellow dog owners
visit BarkLife// the why
I built BarkLife because as a dog owner, planning a day out around what's actually dog-friendly is harder than it should be. The most reliable information tends to come from chat between dog owners in the park. BarkLife collates that, with an algorithm weighting reviews and activity so the listings reflect what's currently dog-friendly rather than what was true a year ago.
// who it's for
Dog owners who would rather see at a glance that a place is dog-friendly than ring ahead and find out the hard way.
// what it does
- Find dog-friendly pubs, cafes, and shops
- Listings verified by fellow dog owners
- Algorithm weights community reviews and venue activity to keep listings current
- Community-built and free to browse
- Mobile friendly
// frequently asked
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What is BarkLife?
BarkLife is a community-built directory of dog-friendly pubs, cafes, and shops, with listings verified by other dog owners. -
How are venues verified as dog-friendly?
Listings are confirmed by fellow dog owners rather than by venues themselves, which keeps the marker honest. -
How does BarkLife decide which venues to show?
An algorithm weights community reviews and venue activity, so listings reflect what's currently dog-friendly rather than what used to be. -
Is BarkLife free?
Yes, free to browse.
// built by
BarkLife is a project by Ben Huss, an immersive technologist based in Somerset, UK. Founder of Immersi (VR training and 360° storytelling), CTO at Cobble (location-based audio walks), and host of The Immersive Technologist podcast.