Central Barks
A two-sided UK marketplace for the dog walking industry. Built for walkers who need to run their business and pet owners who need to find and book someone they can trust.
Client
Central Barks
Industry
Pet Services
Services
Product Strategy, UX/UI Design, Full-Stack Development, Branding
The Challenge
Most dog walking businesses were still running on WhatsApp, paper diaries, and bank transfers. The booking platforms that did exist charged commission on every job, charged per walker, or forced pet owners to download yet another app just to book a walk. There was no single platform built around how dog walking businesses actually operate.
Our Solution
We designed and built a flat-fee, two-sided marketplace from the ground up: no commission, no per-booking fees, and no forced app download for pet owners. Postcode-based search powered by PostGIS connects owners with local, vetted walkers. Detailed pet profiles carry a dog's medical history, behaviour notes, and vet details with them even if they change walker. Payments run through Stripe Connect so money goes straight from owner to walker, with the platform never holding funds.
What We Built
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