Business Details
12 Years
experience
Award-Winning Pet Services in Ashover
The Barkley has been providing award-winning pet services since 2014, specialising in exclusive home boarding and professional dog training. Our 5-star DEFRA licensed facility accommodates a maximum of three dogs at any time, ensuring personalised care in a family environment. Founded by Pierre Sanan, a former print designer turned canine behaviour enthusiast, our team combines extensive practical experience with formal qualifications in dog training and psychology. We utilise positive reinforcement techniques and have completed advanced courses with the Institute of Modern Dog Trainers. Our services extend beyond basic care to include scent work, tracking, and trick training, reflecting our commitment to canine mental stimulation.Located in a quiet rural setting, we prioritise creating a calm atmosphere suitable for well-behaved dogs requiring a relaxed environment. Our staff maintain current certifications in canine first aid and hold multiple industry accreditations, including a Bedfordshire Council license. The operation benefits from consultancy input by Luci Sanan, a behavioural expert with formal qualifications in canine psychology. We offer premium dietary options and implement thorough suitability assessments before accepting any boarding bookings. Our services operate within strict capacity limits to maintain the high standards that earned our DEFRA licensing distinction.
Services
Dog Hotel
Day Care
Dog Walking
Dog Training
Socialisation Sessions
Details
- Year established: 2014
Highlights and features
- DEFRA 5-star licensed facility with strict capacity controls
- Personalised care for a maximum of three dogs simultaneously
- Professional training using scientifically-backed reinforcement techniques
- Founders hold formal qualifications in canine behaviour & psychology
- First aid-certified staff operating in a rural residential setting
Associations and certifications
- DEFRA 5 STAR
- Bedfordshire Council License No: CB/LANW/14/017042
- Institute of Modern Dog Trainers (IMDT)
Services
Dog Hotel
Our DEFRA 5-star licensed home boarding service accommodates a maximum of three well-behaved dogs in a family environment. We provide individualised care including scheduled exercise, socialisation, and dietary management. Located in a quiet rural setting, our facility requires prior suitability assessment for all boarding dogs.
Dog Training
Professional dog training using positive reinforcement techniques delivered by certified instructors with formal qualifications in canine psychology. Our programmes include trick training, scent work, and tracking, tailored to each dog's specific needs and capabilities.
Socialisation Sessions
Structured socialisation programmes designed to improve canine interaction skills in a controlled environment. Sessions focus on developing appropriate social behaviours through monitored group activities and individualised training interventions.
Day Care
Supervised daytime care for dogs requiring social interaction and exercise during working hours. Our service includes scheduled playtime, training exercises, and rest periods in a family home setting with experienced canine supervision.
Scent Work Training
Specialist scent detection training programmes utilising dogs' natural olfactory abilities. Our courses develop tracking and search skills through incremental challenges tailored to each dog's aptitude and physical capabilities.
People
Pierre Sanan
Founder
Pierre established The Barkley in 2014 after transitioning from a print design career. He has completed canine training courses with the IMDT and specialises in positive reinforcement techniques. His practical experience comes from raising rescue bull breeds in South Africa.
Luci Sanan
Canine Behaviour Consultant
Luci provides behavioural expertise to The Barkley, holding a Diploma in Canine Behaviour & Psychology. She is a Full Member of the IMDT and completed a mentorship with the organisation's chairman. Her qualifications include OCN Level III dog training certification.
Questions
What services does The Barkley offer?
We provide DEFRA 5-star licensed home boarding, dog training, day care, socialisation sessions, and scent work training for a limited number of dogs in Ashover.
How many dogs can you accommodate at once?
Our facility is licensed for a maximum of three dogs concurrently to ensure personalised care and maintain our high service standards.
Are your training methods force-free?
Yes, we exclusively use positive reinforcement techniques developed through our IMDT-certified training programmes.
Do you accept all dog breeds?
We require suitability assessments before accepting any dog, and cannot accommodate noisy or high-energy breeds due to our rural location and limited capacity.
How do I book a boarding reservation?
Contact us via phone or email to discuss your requirements, followed by a mandatory meet-and-greet session to assess suitability for our facility.
