Boarding Kennels in Bolton

We know everyone needs to get away every now and then so we thought it was about time dogs had a holiday too…

If there’s anybody who knows about dogs then it’s us. For 11 years we’ve been arranging ‘homey’ holidays just as good as the one we had with Grandma when we went to the beach ate ice cream and everything. Every day everybody says thank you and we don’t think life can get any better than that!

When you book a Barking Mad holiday you can be confident your dogs’ are going to have as good a time as you - although secretly we hope it’s even better!

Who’s who - It’s really important to get to know you and your dog especially in the beginning. We’ll come to you and over a cup of tea you can tell us all about your day-to-day routines for feeding and exercising so we can replicate this for your dog. We’ll chat about likes (usually a lot) dislikes (usually the postman) and any healthcare requirements. By the second chocolate digestive we’ve started to understand your dogs’ individual needs and lifestyle. By the end of our meeting which usually takes around an hour we’ll all be getting along famously.

Oh and don’t worry we love dogs of all shapes and sizes pedigree Heinz 57 or rescue. They can sleep in the bedroom pull on the lead or even hide your favourite socks. As long as they are friendly we’ll get along just fine.

Holiday home - Selecting the right host family is very important and your input into this process is invaluable. You will want to know exactly where your dog is going so during our time together you are going to see all of our dog-loving families. They are just like you and me and guaranteed to meet our extremely high pet sitting standards. Together we’ll make the right choice and you can decide whether your best friend stays in a home with or without a resident dog depending on his needs.

5 Star - Our service includes door-to-door chauffeur driven transport for your dog. Being collected from home is far less stressful and completely overcomes the anxiety caused to dogs when left behind by their owners. Our experience has shown visiting dogs settle more quickly with their home comforts around them including bed food toys and treats arranged as they would be at home. In no time at all they’ve become part of the family with their paws placed firmly under the table.

Our hosts are at home during the day to ensure round the clock care is always provided especially where puppies dogs on regular medication and senior citizens are concerned. We’re in touch with our hosts regularly so we will keep you posted during your time away about anything you need to know.

The best bit for us is seeing dogs happily settled-in and comfortable with their host. We will wherever possible be sure to use the same family each time you book a holiday. There are no minimum or maximum time limits we’re here whenever you need us.

Sleepovers - We’ll arrange a short stay in advance of your main booking so that when you’re away you can relax knowing your dog is having as good a time as you are!

Leave it to the experts - There’s no point having a dog and barking yourself we do all the hard work so you don’t have to. No tedious form filling laborious visits back and forth to meet various people; a simple phone call is all that is required. Contact us

Peace of mind is priceless - And so we think you’ll agree £20 per day with discounts of £5 for additional dogs is great value. Cost for the initial meeting from £30 and holiday transportation starts at £30. Contact your local branch

I was planning a family trip in 1999 and felt so dreadful about leaving my Dalmatian puppy Bronte behind, that I almost cancelled. I tried to find a suitable alternative to kennels or house sitting but there simply wasn’t one.

The best businesses are often borne out of a market need and Barking Mad is no exception. My research showed that there was a demand for an alternative to traditional pet care, and so with a background in sales and marketing I set about creating a whole new concept. Barking Mad was launched in Kirkby Lonsdale, Cumbria in May 2000, as a professional and personal service for dog lovers.

Initially I ran the business alongside my consultancy work, however Barking Mad quickly took over. The website I had designed a few months earlier was creating interest from customers, host families and partners across the UK, so we decided to expand nationally through the franchise route.

It took 18 months to get our business ready for the franchise market, but with the help of a well respected consultant and lawyer, both affiliates of the BFA, Barking Mad took centre stage at the franchise exhibition in October 2002. Today we have sold 65% of the UK and also operate overseas in Cyprus. We have a business partner in the USA who operates our system, and we have plans for further expansion both within the UK and overseas.

The Perfect Alternative to Kennels, where your doggy companion gets cuddles and care throughout the day.

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Opening Hours: 9am - 5:30pm all week