Your Questions, Answered

  • Barn & Bark is a private indoor dog space in Sussex designed for safe, calm, all-weather exercise, enrichment, training, and play. The barn is hired privately, meaning you have exclusive use during your booking.

    Barn & Bark is perfect for:

    • Reactive or nervous dogs

    • Puppies building confidence

    • Dogs needing controlled social sessions

    • Training and enrichment work

    • Rainy-day exercise

    • Owners wanting a secure private space

    All dogs are welcome provided they are supervised and handled responsibly.

  • Yes — your booking gives you exclusive use of the barn for the duration of your session.

    The space is enclosed and designed to provide a safe environment for dogs to enjoy off-lead freedom during your session.

    Once you have booked, you will receive a unique access code to gain entry on arrival.

  • The barn includes a variety of enrichment and agility-style equipment which may include:

    • Jumps

    • Tunnel

    • A-frame and balance equipment

    • Enrichment toys

    • Space for training exercises

    • Seating area for owners

    Equipment may change over time as we continue improving the space.

    Agility experience is not necessary - the equipment is there to encourage confidence, enrichment, movement, and fun — not formal competition training. You can use as much or as little of the equipment as you wish.

  • Absolutely. Barn & Bark was designed with reactive and nervous dogs in mind. Private hire allows dogs to exercise and explore without the stress of unfamiliar dogs or busy public environments.

    We simply ask owners to ensure dogs are on a lead in the car park, and allow enough time between bookings for safe arrivals and departures.

  • We have fresh water, and supply poo bags & treats. However, it is recommended that you do bring your own if you prefer to use specific items, or your dog has any sensitives or allergens.

    You can bring any of your dogs own toys and chews along too.

  • Absolutely! We are keen to let the space out for many different types of training and hire.

    Please get in touch to discuss your business and pricing.

  • Yes, parking is available on site for visitors. We ask that your dogs are on a lead at all times whilst outside of thr secure barn.

  • Any cancellations made for private hire sessions within 24hrs are subject to 100% of the price being charged.

    At anytime before this, you can reschedule your appointment for free.

    Full details are available at the time of booking. Please get in touch if you need to discuss this with us.

We’re always happy to help.

If there’s anything you’d like to know before booking, please get in touch and we’ll do our best to help.

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