[Hopwood Hippy]

A 5* rated dog home boarder based in Barnsley Town Centre. 

SERVICES OFFERED
Walks & Drop Ins (S70)
Doggy Daycare 7am-6pm
Dog Boarding
Wedding Dog Chaperone Packages available on request

About Me

I'm Rachel, the Hippy on Hopwood Street, and I do best when I'm outside! 

Since March 2023 I have loved being a licensed dog boarder, providing daycare and boarding in my home in Barnsley town centre. My licence was renewed with a 5* rating in May 2025 after my council reinspection, so I am now officially a 5* establishment 🥳
I offer dog walking and gardening in the Barnsley area too, subject to availability and distance.

I grew up in Norfolk with two Springer Spaniels (...whom I may have had to positively harass my parents into getting as "family" pets), and spent much of my time outside as we lived in the countryside. For some reason despite my dog obsession, I did get a degree in Economics (that I now only use to be sad about the economy 🥲) and did try working for a couple of local companies in offices but after some good ol' character-building trauma, I started my own business doing what I love! I began walking dogs in October 2022 and it grew from there. 

But it's not all been puppy cuddles and playtime! It has taken hard work and dedication to get here & to be able to provide the excellent standard of care that our guests deserve ❤️ even during the difficult days though, I love what I do and feel grateful to be able to care for your dogs for a living!