Barking Mad

read moreWe are your local dog home boarding service giving you complete peace of mind when you can't take Fido with you. Our family of dog holiday experts provide luxury pet care in our experienced hosts' cosy homes. Barking Mad was established in 2000 as the original alternative to kennels. Our professional dog sitting service works by meeting you in person for bespoke care because we believe dogs deserve a holiday too! There's an issue with the Instagram Access Token that you are using. Please obtain a new Access Token on the plugin's Settings page.

read moreBarking Mad's Head Office is based in Kirkby Lonsdale, Cumbria, just down the road from where it all began with Lee and Bronte back in 2000 (read ‘Our Story'). This is the home of our administrative, marketing, training and support operations and everything else that is needed to assist our growing UK network of dog home boarding businesses. Barking Mad bounded into life in the north-west of England in 2000 and has grown with franchised branches year on year. We have been proud full members of the British Franchise Association (BFA) since 2002.

read moreA good first step to finding a dog walker is to ask other pet owners for their first-hand experiences and insights. At Barking Mad, we are proud to be a business that has grown by referral and continues to do so. Barking Mad partners with Trustpilot, one of Europe's largest online review platforms, so that our customers can have the reassurance of reading thousands of independently verified personal reviews from customers. It is vital to ensure that the person who is caring for your dog has the right policies, procedures and insurance in place to cover all eventualities.

read moreWhether you have to go out to work or away for the day, doggy day care services can provide the pawfect solution. For a pet parent, there's nothing worse than the thought of your beloved pooch being home alone. So, if you've been searching the internet for 'doggy daycare near me', read on to discover what Barking Mad has to offer! Our flexible dog day care service allows pets to remain happy and fulfilled. They will enjoy walks, playtime, rest and relaxation in a caring family home, while you are busy.

read morePet taxi services are the perfect way of chauffeuring your beloved animal companion. Whether it's an essential appointment at the vets or a pampering session at the grooming salon, pet taxi services can provide the perfect means of travel. Professional pet chauffeurs are the safe and reliable alternative if you can't use your own vehicle or are unable to drive. With over 20 years of premium pet care experience, Barking Mad is proud to provide a flexible service to meet our customers' needs. We understand that you will have lots of questions regarding our pet taxi services.

read moreWe understand that pets are family and know just how precious they are - we love them too! Being a pet parent can be challenging when you can't be in two places at once and that's where we come in. As the UK and Ireland's most trusted Pet Partner, we're here to cater for your pet's every need. Are you worried about your pet being home alone? Do you need help while you are at work or busy with other commitments? Do you need a pet taxi for that all-important trip to the vets or groomers, or something else entirely?

read moreRight at the start, we will come to meet you at home for an initial consultation to get to know you and find out all about your dog, down to the very last detail. Then, we will go through our dog sitting host families with you and carefully help you select the most appropriate host to meet your dog's individual needs. Before you go on holiday, we will provide you with our exclusive 'Holiday Doggy Bag', which you can pack with food, bowls, blankets and toys - anything which will help your dog settle in comfortably with their own holiday carer.

read moreIf you require pet-sitting services but are wondering if anyone, other than you, can meet your beloved best friend's individual needs - we're here to help! From dog or cat sitting to tortoise feeding and everything in between, your pet can rely on our friendly, professional and flexible animal care. Using a pet-sitting service usually works in one of two ways. Your pet can go and stay in a pet sitter host's family home or they can stay in your own home, with a pet sitter to accompany them or pop in for visits.