Pet accessory business Barking Bags is appearing on BBC TV programme Dragon’s Den on Thursday (January 27).
Company founders Debbie Greaves and her partner Rob Angell will be seeking investment to expand their enterprise from one of the multimillionaire business investors on the show, which airs at 8pm on BBC One.
Barking Bags are designed to help dog walkers to carry everything they need while out with their pets. The weatherproof bags have mesh pockets for water bottles and soggy toys, a safe place for keys and mobile phones, plus a poo bag dispenser. They have with breathable side pockets with the option of a drawstring side pocket large enough to carry the dog waste once it is bagged up.
The company was named Best New Business at the Pet Industry Federation (PIF) Awards last year and was also a finalist in three categories at the PetQuip awards in 2021.