Media coverage:
Plymouth Magazine May/June/July 2010
Jennifer Hamer, local franchsiee for Plymouth and Torquay offers the Barking Mad service where dogs stay in a home while you are away on holiday.
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Exeter Echo May 2010
Exeter franchisee Lynda Hardacre explains the benefits of Barking Mad if you are going away and the benefits of becoming a host family.
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Bucks Herald April 2010
Barking Mad is 10 years old. Esther Matthews featured about how the company has grown and the service she is providing the people of Buckinghamshire.
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Doggie Doo, Charity Ball, Southport April 2010
Heather Goadsby, Southport franchisee joined forces with other pet care service businesses in the Southport area to host a huge charity ball, The Doggie Doo. Entertainment included Kate & Gin, and a huge raffle. They raised over £2000 for local charities.
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Newark Advertiser March 2010
Alex Doy Newark franchisee orgainsed a sponsored dog walk raising over £2000 for a local hospice and giving all those involved a great day out.
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Lincolnshire Free Press February 2010
Lincolnshire franchisee Kerry Wells featured following the fantastic and speedy response she gave to an appeal for bedding for a local rescue centre. She collected items from her customers and hosts so thanks to you all.
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Torbay Herald 22nd February 2010
Story featuring local franchisee Jennifer Hamer who provides the Barking Mad service in Torquay and Plymouth areas talking about the benefits of becoming a host family and looking after dogs.
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News & Star Hexham Cumbria 17th February 2010
Local franchisee Marian Brett featured in a local news item about her busienss and becoming a host for Barking Mad.
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Lancashire Evening Post 6th February 2010
Update on South Lancashire local business Barking Mad's expansion with 2 new employees. Lorna Dundas featured in a lovely photo showing all her team.
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County Border News 4th February 2010
This local news item featured the benefits of becoming a host for local franchisee Hilary Graveney. Lovely photo showing one of her host families.
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Stamford Mercury January 2010
Lovely photos and an update the Barking Mad business Kerry Wells, Northamptonshire franchisee operates.
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Croyden Guardian 27th January 2010
A lovely local news item featuring one of Hilary Graveneys host family.
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Croyden Advertiser 22nd January 2010
A feature about local franchisee Hilary Graveney and the benefits of becoming a host in her local area.
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BMI Baby Inflight Magazine, August & September 2009
Sam Wilkins, Basingstoke franchisee was featured in this newspaper with an article about her new business launch.
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South Wales Argus , August 2009
"Home from home for lucky canines" Our new Monmouth franchisee Peter Howard featured in the South Wales Argus about his new Barking Mad service in the area.
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Wales Free Press, August 2009
"Taking care of dogs is a labour of love." Feature in the Monmouth free press about Peter Howard the local franchisee.
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Exeter Echo - Marley & Me Competition June 2009
Franchisee Lynda Hardacre ran a competiton for the launch of the Marley & Me DVD in the Exeter Echo.
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Basingstoke Observer 2nd July 2009
Competiton in conjunction with 20th Century fox for the lauch of the Marley & Me DVD.
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Staines News1st July 2009
Staines franchisee Mary Trojak featured in her local newspaper.
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Sunderland Echo -Marley & Me Competition June 2009
Jude Bell secured a competiton feature in the Sunderland Echo and in conjuction with the launch of the Marley & Me DVD launch
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Morcambe Visitor Marley & Me Competition June 2009
Margaret Holt, Lancaster franchisee ran a competition on conjuction with 20th Century Fox offering winners the new Marley & Me DVD
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Times & Star, Workington June2009
Marion Brett, Carlisle franchisee ran a competition in her local newspaper in conjunction with the launch of the new DVD Marley & Me.
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The Evening Telegraph June 2009

Kerry shows she's still top dog
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Lincolnshire Free Press June 2009
Kerry Wells wins Brand Builder of the Year
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Southport Visitor June 2009
Southports Charity Fun Fest, supported by Barking Mad
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News and Mail June 2009
Sam Harrison provides peace of mind for dog owners
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Newark Advertiser June 2009
Alex Doy enjoys a new career in pet sitting
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Rutland and Stamford Mercury May 2009

Kerry Wells becomes best Brand Builer
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Stamford Living - March 2009
Kerry Wellsarticle in Stamford glossy magazine.
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Perthshire Advertiser - February 2009
Alex and Chris Cowe with a touching story.
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Hertfordshire Lifestyle Magazine 2009
Through the keyhole with Esther Matthews..
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The Northern Echo - Feb 2009
Ann Lowes from Barnard Castle gets great coverage.
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Norwich Evening News - Jan 2009
Kevin and Lori Rowe in Norfolk had an incredible story to tell picked up by Norwich and national media..
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Reading Chronicle January 2009
Teesdale Mercury - Jan 2009
Anne Lowes recruits new happy host.
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Peterborough Today January 2009

Kerry Wells franchisee for Peterborough working with Thomas Cook.
Westmorland Gazette January 2009
Franchisee Paul Trew is Barking Up the right tree with Thomas Cook in Cumbria
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Kerry Wells, Franchisee in Lincolnshire gets "A little bit of Sunshine"
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Teesdale Mercury January 2009
Find out why Beryl's going Barking Mad
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Hemel Gazette - December 2008

Festive Fostering for the Barking Mad in Tring
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Staines & Ashford News November 2008
Staines and Ashford NewsDaniel's photograph wins first prize!
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Blackpool Evening Gazette - November 2008

Alison Gledhill's business still rising despite the 'credit crunch'
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Gazette and Herald - September 2008
Janet Locke treks 60km in Nepal to raise money for disadvantaged children...
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Dumfries Courier - August 2008
Marian Brett's bid for dog holiday homes
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Bournemouth Echo - August 2008
Nikki Chasty's business is doing so well she is looking for additional host families
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Blackmore Vale - August 2008
Nikki Chasty is looking for more loving host families for dogs out on their holidays.
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Hampshire View - July 2008
Read how Gina Fresle turned her back on life in the fast lane for a Barking Mad franchise and has never looked back ...
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The Cobblers Hall Directory
Ann Lowes describes how rewarding it is being a Barking Mad Franchisee ..
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The Sentinel - July 2008
IRead how much one of Ruth Selwood's hosts enjoys being part of Barking Mad
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Henley Standard - March 2008
Vall Walls needs more hosts to look after dogs on holiday
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Chichester Journal - June 2008
Jill Seaman describes how she was looking for somewhere for her dogs to stay on holiday - and ended up buying a franchise..
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Cumberland News - 21st July 2008
Marian Brett offers dogs a 'woof' over their heads whilst their owners are on holiday...
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Lincolnshire Free Doggie Holiday Competition February 2008
Kerry Well's offers readers the chance to win a free holiday for their hound!
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Monmouth Beacon May 2008 - Claire Nuttall
Holidays are back on the menu for local dog owners ....
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County Border News May 2008 - Hilary Graveney
Find out about the benefits of being a host with Barking Mad...
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Devon Life - Lynda Hardacre
Need to find someone responsible to look after your dog whilst on holiday? ....
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Boston Standard May 2008 - Kerry Wells
Kerry Wells receives Barking Mad Award
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Romsey Advertiser April 2008 - Gina Fresle
Gina Fresle was delighted to find a business she could run from home.
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Dorset Country Magazine April 2008 - Nikki Chasty
Wanted pet loving people...
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BMI Baby Inflight Magazine, August & September 2007
If you're not flying out with BMI before the end of September then here's your oppportunity to read all about Barking Mad in their 'Yeah Baby' in flight magazine.
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Country Times April 2008 - Terry and Christine Wells

A home from home as the dog gets a holiday as well.
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BBC Radio Norfolk September 2007
Kevin and Lori Rowe are photographed here at BBC Radio Norfolk.
Boston Standard February 2008

Read about Kerry's Doggie Jollies .
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Northern Echo November 2007
Anne Lowes providing an alternative to kennels
Teesdale Mercury November 2007
Anne Lowes Barks up the right tree
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Westmorland Gazette 2nd November 2007
Over and above the call of duty! Read about our lakeland franchisee Paul Trew
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Blackmore Vale Magazine 26th October 2007
Blackmore Vale MagazineFind out about life as a Barking Mad franchisee seen through the eyes of Dorset franchisee Nikki Chasty
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Franchisee Lynda Hardacre tells about her life in Exeter.
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Express and Echo - Devon 15th September 2007
New franchisee Lynda Hardacre and her dog Max are featured in the local news.
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Tina and Stewart are BFA franchisee of the year finalists September 2007
Tina
and Stewart franchisees for Bath and surrounding areas are semi
finalists in the prestigious British Franchisee Associations franchisee
of the year awards 2007.
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Read all about our franchisee in Nottingham - Carol Mcloughlin in The Rudd
'All About Dogs Day' held at Notcutts Garden Centre in Norwich 2nd August 2007
Lori and Kevin Rowe, Barking Mad Norwich, are photographed here with 2 of their 4 dogs Shadow and Aeisha, and the lovely Peter Purvis.
Blackpool Gazette June 2007
Local franchisee Alison Gledhill (Blackpool) featured as winner of Barking Mad Special Achievement Award at our 2007 conference
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Lancashire Evening Post, June 2007
Business feature on the developments Alison Gledhill (Blackpool) has seen over the past year.
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Fife Today, May 2007
Feature on new petcare legislation with comments from local franchisee Sheena Hunter.
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Wellington Weekly, May 2007
Michael Farrell, local franchisee Taunton, feature about the service Barking Mad offers
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Andover Advertiser, 30th May 2007
Local franchise Sue Clayton featured the benefits of becoming a Barking Mad host family.
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North East Cronicle, May 2007
Local franchisee Tina Young featured on the benefits Barking Mad gives to pet owners going on holiday this summer.
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Community Times Ayr, June 2007
Gwen Cron local franchisee feature on the service she offers in the area.
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Formby Advertiser, 7th June 2007
Feature celebrating Heather Goadsby who won Brand Builder of the Year at the Barking Mad conference 2007.
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Lancashire Evening Post, 31st May 2007
Feature on Barking Mad Chief Exec Bronte (dalmation).
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Barnsley Star, 3rd April 2007
Clare Blakey Sheffield and Rotherham franchisee, small feature on Barking Mad petcare service.
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Selby Times, 5th April 2007
Roxanne Gould, Leeds franchisee gave an interview to recruit hosts in her area.
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BBC Radio Norfolk, 14th May 2007
BBC radio Norfolk interviewed new franchisee Kevin & Lori Rowe about their new business launch in the area.
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The Chronicle North East, 16th May 2007
Feature on local franchisee Tina Young and the unique dog holiday service she provides in the Newcastle area.
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The Target, 9th May 2007
Feature on Women in business; gave an overview of how Kerry Wells, Linconshire branch started her own business.
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Monmouthshire Beacon, 19th April 2007
Feature on local franchisee Clare Nuttall who has launched Barking Mad in the area.
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Croydon Guardian, 18th April 2007
Feature on her new business launch local franchisee Hilary Graveney's storey was supported by a lovely photo and web press.
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Frome Standard, 19th April 2007
Letter from a host family commenting on the benefits of becoming a Barking Mad was featured.
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Avon Advertiser, 16th April 2007
Feature on franchisee Lindsay Williams and her new business launching in the Hampshire area.
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Frome Standard,12th April 2007
Local
franchisees Tina O'Connor & Stewart Collins featured in their local
paper recruiting host families for the busy weeks of summer.
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Carrick Gazette, 23rd March 2007
Feature on local franchisee Gwen Cron and her new business launching in the Ayrshire area.
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The Herald, 16th March 2007
Local franchisees Alex & Chris Cowe, Perthshire featured on the launch of their Barking Mad business.
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Cambridge Evening News, 13th March 2007
Local franchisees Sue & Dave Phillips were featured explaining their experience running a franchise.
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Henley Standard, 9th March 2007
Reading franchisee Val Walls, feature on the benefits of hosting with Barking Mad.
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Southport Visitor, 2nd March 2007
Southport
franchisee Heather Goadsby, feature on her positive reaction to the new
host licencing regulations being introduced this month.
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Brecon & Radnor Express, 28th February 2007
Local
franchisees Terry & Christine Wells, Welsh Borders, celebrate "101
dogs but not a dalmation in sight" as they register their 101st dog.
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Wee County News, 21st February 2007
Chris & Alex Cowe, Perthshire & Clackmannanshire, press article wanting loving families for holidaying dogs.
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Shropshire Star, 19th February 2007
Local franchisee Terry Wells, Welsh Borders, feature on his 100th dog registered.
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Newark Advertiser, Bingham, Dukeries, 16th February 2007
Host recruitment feature for Christina Dowey, Nottinghamshire.
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News Shopper, 14th February 2007
Feature on local franchise Joce White, Bromley area, highlighting the business development over the past 3 years.
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Hereford Journal, 14th February 2007
Local franchisee Terry Wells, Welsh Borders, feature on his 100th dog registered.
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Formby Champion, 14th February 2007
Reader
suggestion from a host of local franchisee Heather Goadsby suggesting
there is an alternative to kennels for your dog at holiday times.
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Southport Visitor, 9th February 2007
Heather
Goadsby, Southport, was credited as runner up in the Best Small
Business Award in the prestigious Sefton Business Awards.
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Morecambe Visitor, 5th February 2007
Lancaster
franchisee Debra Huckle supported her local vets in an auction day
which starred TV vet Steve Leonard.Read what he thought about Barking
Mad in our news section.
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