Barking Mad Dog Care

01/10/2026

There’s really nothing quite like the love of a dog 🐶💛

The loyalty, the companionship, the excitement every time you walk through the door… they have a wonderful way of making us feel like the most important person in the world. 🐾

We’re very lucky to have them!

30/09/2026

🐶🌟 Could your dog be our next calendar cover star?

We’re creating our next Barking Mad Calendar, and we need your lovely dog photos!

Whether they’re posing perfectly, enjoying an adventure, or simply looking adorable, we’d love to see them!

🏆 Our Cover Star will feature on the front of the calendar and receive a £50 Amazon voucher.

🐾 Six runners-up will each earn a spot inside the calendar and receive a £20 Amazon voucher.

Plus, all seven winners will receive 5 copies of the finished Barking Mad calendar! 📅

IMPORTANT:
For the best chance of being selected, please make sure your photo is:
✨ High-quality and clear (not blurry or pixelated)
↔️ Landscape/horizontal format orientation (not portrait/vertical)
🐶 A great shot that really shows off your dog’s personality!
📸 When sending your photo, please remember to include your dog’s name too.

Think your dog has what it takes to be our next cover star? Share your best high-quality, landscape photo in the comments, and send it to [email protected] - we can't wait to see them! 🐶📷

The deadline for entries is Friday 16th October 2026.
T&Cs apply.

28/09/2026

🩷🐶💙 𝗟𝗢𝗩𝗘 𝗗𝗢𝗚𝗦? 𝗪𝗛𝗬 𝗡𝗢𝗧 𝗕𝗘𝗖𝗢𝗠𝗘 𝗔 𝗕𝗔𝗥𝗞𝗜𝗡𝗚 𝗠𝗔𝗗 𝗗𝗢𝗚 𝗛𝗢𝗦𝗧? 💙🐶🩷

Imagine having a lovely dog to stay, enjoying walks, cuddles and companionship — without the long-term commitment of owning a dog! 🥰🐾

There are so many reasons to become a Dog Host:

🐶 Enjoy lots of walks and stay active
🏡 Welcome a dog that’s carefully matched to your home and lifestyle
❤️ Enjoy the love and companionship of a dog
📅 Choose hosting dates that work around your own plans
🚗 We arrange everything, including bringing the dog to your door
🧸 Your dog arrives with their food, toys and everything they need
💙 Meet other dog lovers at our social gatherings
📝 We take care of the admin, insurance and paperwork
🎓 Get ongoing support and training from our team

🐾 𝗪𝗛𝗔𝗧 𝗗𝗢 𝗬𝗢𝗨 𝗡𝗘𝗘𝗗?

You simply need to be a genuine dog lover who can provide a safe, loving and secure home. 🏡❤️

𝗬𝗢𝗨’𝗟𝗟 𝗡𝗘𝗘𝗗:

🐾 Some experience of caring for or spending time with dogs
🐾 A secure home and garden
🐾 A household that is suitable for visiting dogs

Please note: we’re unable to recruit families with children under 5 or pets that may not be comfortable around visiting dogs.

𝗧𝗛𝗜𝗡𝗞 𝗬𝗢𝗨 𝗖𝗢𝗨𝗟𝗗 𝗕𝗘 𝗔 𝗗𝗢𝗚 𝗛𝗢𝗦𝗧? 🩷🐶💙

Complete the form and we’ll give you a call for a chat! 📞🐶

👉 𝗙𝗜𝗡𝗗 𝗢𝗨𝗧 𝗠𝗢𝗥𝗘 𝗛𝗘𝗥𝗘:

https://www.barkingmad.uk.com/become-a-dog-sitter/

🩷🐶💙🐾 Could your home become a dog’s home-from-home? 🐾🩷🐶💙

28/09/2026

September might nearly be over… but there’s still plenty of time for cuddles! 🐶💛

And with these cosy autumn days, what better time to welcome a four-legged guest into your home?

If you love dogs but can’t commit to having one full time, becoming a Barking Mad host could be the perfect way to enjoy some extra companionship, walks and of course, plenty of cuddles. 🐾🍂

Find out more about becoming a host 👉 https://ow.ly/3nVW50VGjQa

25/09/2026

Our furry friends deserve a holiday too this autumn! 🍂🐶

While you’re off enjoying your own break, your pup can be making memories of their own with a loving Barking Mad host. Think crisp autumn walks, plenty of fuss and a cosy home from home to curl up in afterwards. 💛🐾

Because holidays should be something the whole family can enjoy!

23/09/2026

We never get tired of reading your lovely reviews! 🐶💛

A huge thank you for taking the time to share your experience with us. 🐾

Thank you for putting your trust in Barking Mad!

21/09/2026

Nothing better than an autumn morning and a puppuccino 🥰🐾🍁

20/09/2026

CALLING ALL DOG LOVERS! 🍂🐶

If you love dogs and fancy a little more four legged company in your life, becoming a Barking Mad host could be just the thing!!

Enjoy lovely autumn walks, wagging tails and a furry companion to come home to - without having a dog of your own full time. 💛

Find out more about hosting 👉 https://ow.ly/3nVW50VGjQa

18/09/2026

Love dogs but can’t commit to having one full time? 🐶💛

Becoming a Barking Mad host means you can enjoy all the walks, cuddles and wonderful companionship of having a dog around, when it suits your lifestyle. 🐾

Could hosting be perfect for you? Find out more 👉 https://ow.ly/3nVW50VGjQa

16/09/2026

Dogs really do make life better 🐶💛

They make us laugh, get us outside, keep us company and somehow always know when we need a little extra love.

We might look after them, but they give us so much in return. 🐾

15/09/2026

🐾✈️ HOLIDAY MODE: ON ✈️🐾

Barking Mad Stockport is taking a little break! ☀️🍹

I’ve escaped with the hubby… the dogs will have to cope without me! 😂🐶

📅 Closed until 30th September
🐾 Back 1st October

Time to swap paws for prosecco! 🥂😂

See you soon! ❤️🐾

14/09/2026

13/09/2026

Thanks is for keeping us company this weekend Hector. Missing you already 🐾🥰

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13/09/2026

Please share to help us find this lovely girls owners!

13/09/2026

Nothing makes us happier than hearing from our lovely customers! 🐶💛

A huge thank you for taking the time to leave such a wonderful review. Knowing your pup was happy and you could enjoy your time away with peace of mind means so much to the whole Barking Mad team. 🐾

10/09/2026

Tonight feels really strange. For the first time in months, there’s no dog here. 🐾💔

And honestly, we’re really feeling it.

It’s amazing how quickly a dog becomes part of your everyday life — the little paws, the wagging tail, the cuddles and that familiar shadow following you from room to room. ❤️

This is one of the reasons we love being Barking Mad Hosts. We get to welcome gorgeous dogs into our home, enjoy their company and give them a loving home-from-home while their families are away. 🐶🏡

Tonight has definitely reminded us just how much joy having a dog around brings.

If you’re a dog lover but can’t have your own full-time, hosting could be a lovely way to have a four-legged friend in your life. 🐾❤️

If you think you might enjoy it, I’d love to tell you a little more about becoming a Barking Mad Host.

📧[email protected]

08/09/2026

And that’s a wrap on our summer doggies! 🐾☀️❤️

The 4th and final reel of some of the gorgeous faces we’ve had the pleasure of looking after this summer. Feeling very lucky and grateful for every single one.🥰🐶

Now… bring on autumn! 🍂🐾

04/09/2026

Please share 🐶🐶🐶

04/09/2026

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Dogs really are the best! 🥹🩵