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Make your dog's profile
Share the details that matter on a walk: size, pace, play style, temperament and the sort of company they enjoy.
A better way to meet nearby
Find the right walking friends for your dog. Safely.
BarkUp is the local dog-walking community where your dog is the visible identity, your home stays private and introductions start with a proper walk.
Join the waitlistA good first walk starts before the lead goes on.
BarkUp slows down the awkward bit: finding the right fit, sharing what matters and choosing a sensible first meeting.
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Find a good local fit
See compatible dogs in a broad nearby area. Your exact location and home address never become a pin on a public map.
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Meet on a real walk
Start somewhere public, keep expectations clear and give both dogs room to settle into the walk at their own pace.
Safety is the product
Safer connections from the very first hello.
We are building BarkUp around the moments that matter: who is behind the profile, what strangers can see, and how quickly you can take control when something feels off.
Explore our safety approachAdults, verified
BarkUp is 18+. Identity checks help make sure the human behind each dog is a real adult.
Home stays private
Discovery uses a rough local area. We do not place your home or live position on a public map.
Clear controls
Block, report and step away without having to explain yourself. Safety controls stay within easy reach.
Public first walks
Agree a public meeting point, keep the first walk on lead and leave whenever something does not feel right.
The small details dogs notice.
A social app should help you leave the screen behind. BarkUp keeps profiles practical and turns the best matches into calm, real-world walks.
At launch
Dogs that suit the same kind of walk
Match around size, energy, pace and temperament-not just who happens to be closest.
At launch
Small community walks
Join or organise welcoming local walks with a clear meeting point, pace and group size.
Coming soon
Useful trail notes from other walkers
A heads-up about muddy paths, livestock, broken gates or anything else worth knowing before you set off.
Turbo The right dog, a little patience and room to settle can change the whole walk.
Why BarkUp exists
Built for Turbo-and dogs who deserve a kinder introduction.
Turbo is our loving, super-smart two-year-old dapple dachshund. He is happiest exploring woodland trails, splashing through streams and hiking up mountains-but new dogs and fast approaches can still feel overwhelming.
Too often, people judge him from one nervous reaction before he has time to settle. BarkUp began with a simple hope: help Turbo, and dogs like him, find patient and compatible walking friends who look beyond the first bark.
Meet Turbo and read our storyA few things worth knowing.
Straight answers while BarkUp is still being built. We would rather be clear than fill the gaps with launch theatre.
Does BarkUp show my exact location?
No. BarkUp is being designed around broad local discovery, not precise public pins. Your home address and live location are not shown to other members.
Is BarkUp for dog dating?
No. BarkUp is for friendly, compatible walking company. Your dog is the visible identity and the focus stays on calmer introductions and better walks.
When will BarkUp launch?
There is no invented countdown. BarkUp is pre-launch and will open gradually by area when the safety and community foundations are ready.
Will it be free?
Pricing is still being shaped. Joining the waitlist is free, and any future pricing will be explained clearly before launch.
Early access
Be there for the first walk.
Join the pre-launch list for honest progress notes, local launch news and first access when BarkUp is ready.
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