Mar. 26, 2018
D.C. start up Barkly Pets, a dog walker’s app, was named the winner of a Purina innovation contest at a pet industry trade show in Orlando last week. Barkly Pets was one of five companies selected out of dozens of finalists to pitch its business for Purina’s Pet Care Innovation Prize. The start-up had only 10 minutes to make the pitch and was awarded $10,000 and given big exposure at the Global Pet Expo.
Mar. 20, 2018
Five pet-focused startups pitched their businesses in Orlando to win the 2017/2018 Pet Care Innovation Prize powered by Purina, and Barkly Pets earned the honor just hours before the opening of the pet industry’s biggest trade show, Global Pet Expo. As the grand prize winner of the Pet Care Innovation Prize, Barkly Pets was awarded an additional $10,000 from Purina and a dedicated booth at Global Pet Expo courtesy of the show organizers at the American Pet Products Association.
Jan. 22, 2018
As startups grow, there are lots of factors that can earn attention: awards, funding, partnerships and even time on TV. Technical.ly looks at it’s markets each year to create the realLIST of the most promising startups. Barkly Pets was honored to be named in the top 10 of DC startups of 2018.
Jan. 19, 2018
If the frigid temps have you shortening your dog’s walks—either because it’s too cold for you or your best friend—remember your pup still needs adequate exercise even in the winter. If your schedule is too time-crunched to make sure your dog is getting enough exercise, enlist a dog-walking service, like Barkly Pets.
Jan. 17, 2018
Dog walkers are getting health benefits without actually owning a pet. Studies have shown people who walk dogs on a regular basis live longer, and are mentally and physically healthier. This Barkly walker in Philadelphia has trekked over 500 miles walking dogs in the last year to take breaks from her regular desk job and stay active.