Welcome to Barkney Wick

an eco-friendly, low waste community centre for dogs and humans on Fish Island, Hackney Wick
 
 

Our dog day care centre is now open!

 

We offer dog care, dog training and park walks and will soon be home to a wonderful plant-based cafe serving food and drink for both dogs and humans.  

Barkney Wick will also be hosting community events and opening our doors to our community to offer their own services to Hackney Wick.

Please click on the “Services” page to read more about the dog care services we currently offer. 

Our café will be opening later in the year – please sign up to our mailing list for updates.

OUR TEAM

Lucy McLaughlin

Lead Caregiver

Dog walker and dog enthusiast with 3 years of experience in caring for dogs

Diploma in animal management and welfare

Fully first aid trained

IMDT qualifications in both canine aggression and body language

Animal advocate and all-round animal lover

Georgina Bleza

Pup Trainer

After growing up with horses and dogs, Georgie caught the training bug while living in New York in 2007, volunteering for the ASPCA.

After moving back to the UK Georgie studied with the IMDT, The School of Canine Science, British College of Canine Studies, Educating animals, TTouch and many more. She worked on the behaviour team at Battersea dogs home for 3 years and regularly attends seminars, workshops and courses to keep up with the latest developments and continually expand her knowledge.

During her career she has specialised in assistance training, trick training, multi species, rescue rehabilitation and puppy training.

She is a member of the Pet Professional Guild and her methods are science and reward based. She believes the best results come from kindness and trust.

James Hall

Assistant Caregiver  

Experience includes working for LADRA dog rescue in Mexico and providing home-boarding care assistance for up to 26 dogs

Further experience including looking after the general welfare of dogs; walking, socialising, training, feeding and medication

Assistant dog groomer at ‘Grrs 2 Prrs’ in Market Harborough, practising calming through positive re-enforcement

Further experience with rescue dogs and dogs on the street

Caregiver to Monty, animal advocate and all-round animal lover

Shakira Free Miles

Assistant Caregiver

Award-winning veterinary nurse

10 years of experience working with dogs

Founder of SaveABulls Campaign (a veterinary and evidence led campaign to end dog breed specific legislation)

Animal support and rehabilitation advisor

Animal advocate and all-round animal lover

Fai West

Dog Walker and Caregiver  

Barkney Wick in-house trained by mydogtraining.co.uk

Experienced dog carer and full-time caregiver to Hackney Wick local pup, Goose

Animal advocate and all-round animal lover

Angie Gannon

Dog Walker and Caregiver

Barkney Wick in-house trained by mydogtraining.co.uk

Experienced dog carer and full-time caregiver to Hackney Wick local pup, Ripley

Animal advocate and all-round animal lover

Martin McAndrew

Dog Walker and Caregiver  

Barkney Wick in-house trained by mydogtraining.co.uk
Experienced pup and feline carer and all-round animal lover

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