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Your behind-the-scenes pass to all things Barks and Rec. From pup wellness tips to road stories and rescue features, we’re here to bring the outdoors to your home—one tail wag at a time.
Start Summer with a Balanced Dog.
Summer in Central Oregon is here, and a balanced dog makes everything better. Bend Barks & Rec shares why consistent exercise and routine help dogs thrive during busy summer schedules.
Memorial Day Weekend: Keeping Routines Steady for Happier Dogs
This Memorial Day weekend, learn how consistent routines help keep dogs happy and balanced through summer. Bend Barks & Rec shares tips on mid-week exercise and offers 10% off for veterans.
Spring Weather, Summer Schedules & Staying Run Ready
Summer break is only one month away. Learn why now is the ideal time to establish a regular dog exercise routine with Bend Barks & Rec’s mobile dog gym in Bend, Oregon.
Compassion in Motion — How Bend Barks & Rec Supports Cancer Patients and Their Pets
At Bend Barks & Rec, every run tells a story — one of joy, movement, and community. But some of the most meaningful runs we do aren’t just for fitness. They’re acts of compassion.
Through our Compassion in Motion program, we donate dog running sessions to local cancer patients undergoing active treatment here in Bend. While they focus on healing, we help their pets stay healthy, happy, and cared for — bringing comfort to both ends of the leash.
This mission comes from the heart of our founder, Stefanie, who was diagnosed with breast cancer at 35. She experienced firsthand the emotional lift a happy, exercised dog can bring, even on the hardest days. Today, that experience fuels our passion to give back to others walking a similar path.
5 Big Benefits of a Regular Dog Running Routine in Bend (Even When Life Gets Busy)
Want a calmer, happier pup? 🐕 Regular exercise is the secret. Our runs take care of the miles so you can enjoy the snuggles!
Welcome to Bend Barks & Rec: Your Dog’s New Running Buddy
🐾 It’s always a good day for a walk — even when life’s busy! 🐾
Bend Barks & Rec brings a climate-controlled van to your home or workplace so your pup can safely run on custom slatmills inside. Locally owned and giving back to the Bend community. Run Ready! 🚐🐕✨

