OUR STORY
Meet Billy! 🐾 Billy didn't settle in well at doggy daycare and an hour with a dog walker just wasn't enough for the exercise and socialisation he needed. So, with a little persuasion, Billy inspired his pawrent Laura, to leave her job and create something special for him - Billy's Bus.
Now every day is a wonderful new adventure for Billy & Laura. We provide a unique service that gives your beloved dogs a minimum of three hours of fun, exercise and socialisation in a safe and caring environment. Our specially adapted school bus collects Billy's friends before heading to our secure Bark Park set in the beautiful Cow and Calf moors of Ilkley – where tails wag, paws run free, and friendships grow.
Why are we different?
We bridge the gap between one hour dog walks and full day boarding. For some dogs, one hour just isn't enough to release all their energy and a full day of dog boarding is sometimes too much for them. So, we offer a mid-day service of a minimum 3 hours and up to 4 hours depending on how much fun we are having at the bark park. This gives pawrents peace of mind their dog has had a great day out whilst they are at work, or just busy with life and don't have the time for big walks and/or don't want the added pressure of picking up and dropping off at daycare every day.
We are the first Dog Bus in the UK! We don't and NEVER will, use crates to transport your dogs. Each dog has their own bus seat, securely harnessed, warm, cozy and with plenty of other dogs to chat with 🐾.
Our trips are a minimum of 3 hours and start at £23 for one ride per week or even better value of £21 for two rides or more per week. We pick up and drop off from home where possible or designated Billy Bus Stops in your area.
We provide a live video feed, on board treats, snacks and water, plus regular photos of your dog living their best lives! Our buses have air conditioning, heating, safety harnesses, dog boxes for smaller customers and even an electric ramp for less agile dogs.
A Typical Day on Billy's Bus
Our day begins about 10.30am when we collect the dogs (about an hour) then head to our secure bark park with trampolines, swings, trails, tug toys and agility equipment. After socializing and playing, dogs enjoy snack time and get cleaned up before heading home. Sometimes we stop at our favourite Ilkley cafes for puppychinos! ALL INCLUDED IN THE PRICE 🐾
We drop your beloved family member back home any time after 1.30pm feeling happy, socialised and fulfilled, ready for a cuddle and a dog nap.
Ready for some tail wagging fun? Enrol now to reserve your furry friend's place on the bus.