Bark Lane Awarded 5-Star Rating & Official Licence by Epping Forest Council 🐾⭐

We’re incredibly proud to share some exciting news with our Bark Lane community.

Bark Lane has officially been awarded a 5-star rating and granted a local authority licence by Epping Forest Council — a significant milestone and a huge vote of confidence in how we care for your dogs every single day.

What Does a 5-Star Rating Mean?

A 5-star rating is the highest possible score a dog daycare can receive. It reflects excellence across all areas of inspection, including:

• 🐶 Dog welfare & enrichment
• 🧼 Cleanliness & hygiene standards
• 🏡 Safety, space & environment
• 📋 Policies, procedures & record keeping
• 🧠 Staff knowledge, experience & care practices

In short, it means Bark Lane meets — and exceeds — the highest standards set for professional dog daycare services.

Why the Council Licence Matters

Being licensed by Epping Forest Council isn’t just a formality. The inspection process is thorough and detailed, designed to ensure that dogs are cared for in a safe, structured, and enriching environment.

This licence confirms that Bark Lane:

• Operates legally and responsibly
• Follows strict animal welfare guidelines
• Provides a secure, well-managed setting for all dogs in our care

For dog owners, it offers peace of mind — knowing your dog is in trusted, fully approved hands.

Our Commitment to Dogs (and Their Humans)

At Bark Lane, our focus has always been on quality over quantity, enrichment-led care, and building strong relationships with both dogs and owners.

This 5-star rating and licence reflect the standards we hold ourselves to every day:

• Calm, structured play
• Individual attention
• Safe socialisation
• A warm, loving environment

It’s recognition of the care, time, and passion that goes into everything we do.

Thank You for Your Support 💛

We want to thank our incredible clients for trusting us with their dogs — and our amazing dogs for making Bark Lane such a special place.

This is just the beginning, and we’re excited to continue growing while maintaining the same high standards that earned this recognition.

If you’d like to learn more about our daycare, school bus pickups, or availability, feel free to get in touch — we’d love to welcome you to Bark Lane.