September 2024
01
The Idea Takes Shape
The call that started it all!
Our Story
Welcome to BarkBuddy. Step into Our Story!
Do you want a social media home for your dog? We did... It's called BarkBuddy!
Before the company
“Have you ever noticed that in a world dominated by social media, a platform specifically for dogs and dog lovers does not exist?”
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Where it began
Before BarkBuddy was a company, it was a phone call between friends with an idea of making dog ownership more connected than ever before!
The phone call ended, however the journey had just begun! The dream was born and the MISSION was in motion.
Jake and Tomo then went searching for a tech team to bring the BarkBuddy vision to life.
Along the way they found so many amazing dog owners who wanted
to join the mission
too and help create a new world of dog social media.
This shared belief built a family! Check us out here.
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The BarkBuddy journey
From a call, to a community, to a connection that was crowned!
From a call,
to a community,
to a connection that was
crowned!
BarkBuddy has grown through conversations, community support, honest feedback and a belief that dog ownership should feel easier, happier and more meaningful.
16 October 2024
02
BarkBuddy Becomes Official
BarkBuddy Ltd is officially incorporated in the United Kingdom, giving the idea a company, a name and a clear direction.
2025
03
The Mission Grows
The brand, community and core platform idea begin taking shape, with a focus on reducing loneliness and helping dog owners connect.
A major milestone
04
Richard Branson Takes Notice
The BarkBuddy pitch receives valuable feedback from Sir Richard Branson, who recognises the strength of a business tackling loneliness through real community.
November 2025
05
BarkBuddy Launches Its First Website
BarkBuddy launches its first official website, creating an early digital home for the brand, its mission and its growing community.
May 2026
06
The Dog Owners Crown Launches
BarkBuddy Clothing launches as a symbol of the bond between dogs and their owners, with EVERY sale aiming to support dogs in shelters find their forever homes.
July 2026
07
Founding Test Users Are Crowned
Twenty personal invitations are shared with dogs and families who supported BarkBuddy from the early stages, inviting them to help shape what comes next.
September 2026
08
BarkBuddy Charity Partnership
BarkBuddy is proud to partner with Oak Tree Animals’ Charity to support dog rehoming, responsible ownership, and a better future for EVERY dog in need of a new loving forever home!
October 2026
09
BarkBuddy Launches New Website
BarkBuddy takes another big step forward with the launch of its new website, bringing its story, community and growing vision together in one place.
Mission & vision
No dog left behind. No owner left alone.
BarkBuddy exists to inspire and empower dog owners through connection, support and shared adventure.
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Connection
Helping dogs and their owners build genuine friendships.
02
Support
Making everyday ownership feel easier and less overwhelming.
03
Adventure
Celebrating every walk, memory and shared experience.
What we are building
More than an app. A home for the whole pack.
Community
BarkBuddy Community
A dedicated social space where dog owners can create profiles, share memories and connect with people who understand the lifestyle.
Tools
Helpful ownership tools
Smart breed and trainer discovery designed to make important ownership decisions feel clearer and more personal.
Purpose
The Dog Owners Crown
Clothing created to celebrate the bond between dogs and their people, while giving back through every sale.
A defining moment
Reviewed and promoted by
Sir Richard Branson
“It’s always brilliant when a business tackles two problems in one, and any technology that tackles loneliness instead of creating it is a win for me!”
Richard Branson — Founder of the Virgin Group
Watch what Branson had to say
One future dream
And one day? Jake wants to take BarkBuddy into the Den.
BarkBuddy has never been short on ambition. The dream is to stand in front of the Dragons and show them exactly what the pack is building.
No application or appearance is being claimed — this is simply one very BarkBuddy-sized goal for the future.
LET’S GET
BB
ON
DD
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BB: BarkBuddy · DD: Dragons’ Den
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The story is still being written
Walk with us into the next chapter.
Follow the journey, meet the pack and help shape the future of BarkBuddy.