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Great dog-friendly places near Lancaster

 

Dog On A Walk At Crook O'lune Near Lancaster

Crook O’ Lune is a lovely place for a dog walk

 

Working to provide a bespoke dog sitting service in the Lancaster and Morecambe area means that we are always coming across great places for dog walks! One of our particular favourites is Crook O’ Lune. Crook O’ Lune is a popular and easily accessible spot, where the River Lune travels in a big curve, meandering through beautiful woodland. There is a picnic spot and a snack bar, where you can get a hot drink and snack to warm up after a winter dog walk.

There are plenty of walks to choose from alongside the wooded river banks and also in the nearby countryside. If you and your pooch fancy a longer stroll, the Lune Millennium Cycleway, which forms part of the Lancashire Cycleway, follows an old, former railway line and connects Crook O’ Lune to Lancaster and another picnic site called Bull Beck.

If you need to arrange care for your dog, you can be assured that all our dog sitter hosts at Barking Mad Lancaster are true dog lovers and love to take walks, just as much as your dog does. You can get in touch and check out availability here

Lancashire Dog Sitting with a 5* rating

 Owning a dog is an amazing experience, and if you live in the Lancaster and Morecambe area, you’re lucky to have some of the UK’s best dog walks on your doorstep. Choose from georgeous seascapes, lovely countryside and wonderful woodland! What’s more, if you’re ever in need of a dog sitter, you have the UK’s leading pet care provider right on your doorstep, thanks to Barking Mad Lancaster dog home boarding. 

Teddy The Dog On Holiday With Barking Mad Lancaster

Teddy enjoyed a trip to the seaside while staying with his host dog sitters

 

What is the Barking Mad Lancaster dog sitting service? 

 

Barking Mad Lancaster is a dog home boarding service and a great alternative to kennels. With us, your dog will be treated as a VIP (very important pet!) because we understand that dogs are family. Each dog we look after stays in a family home with a host, and enjoys a holiday all of their own, even sending you postcards of all the fun theyre having! You can find out more here.

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Are you one of Barking Mad Lancaster’s next best dog sitter hosts? 

 

If youre a dog lover but cant have one of your own, you might be considering becoming a host dog sitter.If you are dog-loving and caring, with plenty of time to devote to doggy guests, our alternative to kennels might just be for you.

We carefully match each dog to your environment and circumstances to make it a great experience for everyone. Friendly dogs arrive to stay for a week or two with everything they need, such as food, bedding and toys, all provided. Transport, insurance and administration are taken care of by ourselves. We provide full 24/7 support and guidance.

If you have a secure outside space and plenty of time to spare (when it’s convenient for you), we’d love to hear from you.

You can find out more about how our dog sitting service works here.  

 

Do you know of any great dog walks in the Lancaster and Morecambe area? Why not share them with us on FacebookInstagram or Twitter. 

 

The Lancaster dog home boarding service with a difference 

 

If you’re looking for a professional dog home boarding service in Lancaster or Morecambe, you can find out more about Barking Mad Lancaster here.  

 

Alfie The Dog On Holiday With Barking Mad Lancaster

Would you like to walk and look after a dog like Alfie?

 

 

 

2020 dog sitting in Lancaster and Morecambe and lovely Lancashire dog walks

Dog Walk On The Shore At Morecambe Bay

One of our doggy holidaymakers enjoying a walk on the shore with lovely views of Morecambe Bay

 

Wishing our dog sitting hosts and customers a very Happy New Year!

It’s all systems go for 2020, with our 5* rated dog sitting service. From Cockerham and Bay Horse, in the south, up to Heversham and Crooklands in the north and out towards Bentham and Austwick, we’re here to help provide your dog with the very best care in your absence.

We never stop appreciating how lucky we are to live in such a lovely area, full of beautiful and invigorating dog walks. If you and your four-legged best friend fancy a stroll, you really are spoilt for choice. Here are some of our favourites:

Morecambe Bay

The area we cover borders a large part of the Morecambe Bay seashore, so whether you fancy a stroll along Half Moon Bay at Heysham, with its sandy beach and no dog restrictions, or taking in the sea air on the shore at Hest Bank, Bolton-le-Sands, Silverdale or Arnside, there are plenty of coastal walks to choose from. The dogs our host families look after love experiencing new walks in some of these locations.

Warton Crag

With its limestone cliffs, wildflowers and rare butterflies, Warton Crag is a must on our dog walking wish list. Situated to the north west of Warton village, it offers both gentle and more strenuous routes for you and Fido.

 

 

 

Woodland Dog Walk Near Carnforth

The Lancaster and Morecambe area provides lots of lovely woodland dog walks, like this one near Carnforth

 

Christmas dog sitting in Lancaster and Morecambe

 

Arnie is a customer of our dog sitting service in Lancaster and Morecambe

Arnie is looking festive!

 

It’s the most wonderful time of the year – apparently, but what if you’re just not feeling it this year? If you’re missing a dog in your life, or know someone who is, why not check out our opportunity to be a companion to dogs whose owners are on holiday? Our volunteer dog cuddlers care for adorable pooches who are chauffeur driven to their door, with everything they need for their stay. We also provide 24/7 support and advice in caring for these gorgeous creatures.

You can find out more by calling Kathryn Thompson on 01524 401222 or visiting https://www.barkingmad.uk.com/become-a-dog-sitter/

 

What happens on an autumn dog holiday with Barking Mad Lancaster?

 

We provide 5 star rated dog holidays in the Morecambe and Lancaster area

Skye enjoyed beach trips on her stay with our Lancaster and Morecambe dog sitting service

 

When dogs stay with our dog home boarding service in Lancaster and Morecambe we ensure that they really enjoy their ‘dog holidays’! When Skye (pictured above) stayed with her carefully chosen host family in their lovely home, she enjoyed trips out to the beach, countryside walks amongst the glorious autumn colours and lots of love, cuddles and affection.

 

Skye the dog enjoyed autumn walks at Crook O Lune

Skye enjoyed autumn walks at Crook O Lune

 

 

We believe that every dog is an individual at Barking Mad Lancaster

 

Teddy The Dog On Holiday With Barking Mad Lancaster

Teddy enjoyed a trip to the seaside while staying with his host dog sitters

 

Our dog sitting service in Lancaster and Morecambe was founded on the belief that dogs, just like people, are real individuals. Our bespoke dog holidays are planned around your dog’s preferences and daily routines, so that continuity for your best friend ensues.

 

How do we make sure that dogs are treated as individuals?

 

The first step to using our Lancaster and Morecambe dog home boarding service is when we pay you a visit at home. We get to know all about your dog by asking lots of questions and observing them in their home environment. After all, no one knows your dog better than you! We will ask you all about:

 

What happens next?

 

Once we have learnt all about your dog and their routine and preferences, we will match them up with one of our dog-loving host families, who will care for them by following your instructions – we like to call this a ‘pet schedule’. We take real care with the ‘matching’ process, making sure that your dog will feel really at home with their chosen host dog sitter.

If you are looking for a dog carer who will treat your dog as an individual, we would love to chat to you about a Barking Mad dog holiday for your furry family member. Please call Kathryn on 01524 401222 in the first instance, or visit our website.

 

Alfie The Dog On Holiday With Barking Mad Dog Sitters Lancaster

Alfie had fun on his Barking Mad dog holiday

 

We love to hear what you think of our Lancaster and Morecambe dog home boarding service…

 

Maxwell The Dog On Holiday With Barking Mad Lancaster

Maxwell enjoying his break with Barking Mad Dog Care Lancaster

 

As another very busy summer season draws to a close, it can be a great time to take stock before we gear up once again for the rush of autumn and Christmas bookings. We would like to take this opportunity to thank everyone who has taken the time to write a review about our Lancashire dog sitting service. On a national level, Barking Mad works with the independent review platform, Trustpilot, to ensure that all reviews are authentic, genuine and verified. We can not edit or alter the reviews in any way and are very proud of our 5* rating.

We love to read what our customers really think about our service and know that this information is of real value to people who are considering using our service for the first time. We understand that your dog is an important member of your family and leaving them can be worrying. We are delighted to be able to publicise comments, such as the one below from Lauren, to help offer peace of mind to first time users of our dog care service:

“We have had an amazing first experience with Barking Mad. We are so glad to have chosen them to look after our dog who has always struggled going into kennels and being left on her own. Professional and friendly,even sent text messages whilst we were away to reassure us and let us know how our dog was doing.” 

 

You can read the full review on the Trustpilot website here.

We were also very proud to receive this lovely review from Nigel:

“This is the second time we have used Barking Mad and as usual Kathryn is very friendly and professional in the way she looks after our dog Ruby . We can go away now Knowing that Ruby is going to get the best care she can and to see the picture that Ruby’s sitter sent us of Ruby asleep on her sofa was very comforting.”

 

Why not read the full review on the Trustpilot website by clicking here?

If you have checked out our reviews but still have questions about our service, we’d love to chat to you! Call Kathryn on 01524 401222 to find out more.

 

Skye The Dog With Barking Mad Lancaster Dog Sitters

Dogs live as part of the family with Barking Mad Lancaster

 

 

Lancashire Summer Dog Walks

 

Alfie The Dog On Holiday With Barking Mad Lancaster

Would you like to walk and look after a dog like Alfie?

 

Are you missing a dog to take on summer walks?

Summer is definitely making its presence felt with its warm days and sultry thunderstorms, drawing us outside with a yearning for exploring the countryside. However, if you don’t have a dog, the motivation to take a walk can sometimes get a little bit lost, particularly if you live alone. If you are missing a dog in your life but can’t take on the emotional and financial commitment of a full time pet, then our Lancaster dog sitting service has just the answer! We offer the opportunity to be a ‘host’ and care for dogs in your own home, whilst their owners are away on holiday.

 

Jem The Dog On Holiday With Barking Mad Lancaster

Jem enjoyed a lovely holiday with her host family

 

The benefits of hosting for Barking Mad Lancaster

 

If you have an enclosed, secure, outside space and no children aged under 5 in the home, we would love to chat to you about hosting. Please call Kathryn on 01524 401222 in the first instance or visit our website.

 

Find out more about Barking Mad Lancaster dog home boarding HERE

 

Summertime dog holidays with Barking Mad Lancaster

 

Arnie The Pug Packing For His Dog Holiday

Meet Arnie – all packed and ready for his June dog holiday!

 

Well, here we are already at the very end of June! As the beautiful Morecambe Bay area has warmed up (well sometimes!) we have enjoyed welcoming lots of gorgeous doggy holidaymakers. Our Lancaster and Morecambe dog sitting service welcomes customers both new and old. This month has seen one of our regular customers, Arnie, returning for a holiday with the host family he loves. He is a delight to have to stay and clearly understands the packing process (see photo above).

Are you going away on holiday but wondering – what about the dog? Our bespoke, local service could be just what you have been searching for! Dogs stay in carefully chosen host family homes and are truly cherished. With our 5* rating from Lancaster City Council, we are able to offer real peace of mind to dog owners.

Marvellous May Lancaster and Morecambe dog sitting

 

Halley And Henry on a dog holiday with Barking Mad Lancaster

Halley and Henry enjoying their May Barking Mad Lancaster break

 

Providing dog sitting in Lancaster is always enjoyable, no matter what the weather! Which is just as well as most of May has seen nowhere  near the red hot temperatures we enjoyed last year. Our host families have enjoyed the company of many lovely dogs this month, such as Halley and Henry above and Samson below.

If you are reading this but wondering if Barking Mad Lancaster’s dog home boarding service is right for your dog, why not read our Ultimate Guide to Dog Sitting? It even contains a handy list of what to pack for your dog when they stay with a dog sitting host. We encourage you to pack all your dog’s favourite things so that they feel completely at home. So, if your dog loves their football like Halley and Henry or loves to snuggle with their cuddly toy, that’s no problem at all.

 

 

Samson the dog staying with Barking Mad Lancaster

Samson enjoyed his Barking Mad break

 

Sam’s Barking Mad Lancaster Dog Holiday

At Barking Mad Lancaster, we love all our doggy customers but there are some that will always have a special place in our hearts for their sheer enthusiasm for life. Sam is a chocolate Labrador who only has one eye but certainly doesn’t let that hold him back! He is a regular at our dog home boarding service and seems to enjoy his time with our lovely hosts immensely.

 

Labrador Sam enjoys a holiday with Barking Mad Lancaster

Sam enjoyed country walks on his dog holiday

 

Age or medical issues are often not a barrier to using the Barking Mad dog sitting service and we are always happy to chat to local dog owners about whether we can meet their pet’s needs. We understand that leaving your dog when you have to go away can be a worrying time and we are here to offer reassurance. Our host families are experienced dog lovers with 24/7 professional back up and we received a 5* rating from Lancaster City Council’s licencing team.

 

Barking Mad Lancaster holidays for Sam the dog

Sam enjoying the country air

 

Dog walking in Morecambe, the location for ITV Drama ‘The Bay’

 

Katie On A Dog Holiday In Morecambe Bay

Katie enjoyed walks in beautiful Morecambe Bay during her dog holiday

 

Our seaside town of Morecambe has recently experienced something of a drama! Last summer, ITV descended on our iconic promenade and town to film a drama series titled ‘The Bay’. This March has seen the fruits of their labour, with the exciting serial being broadcast throughout the UK. It has been so exciting to see the locations where our dog sitting host families often walk their Barking Mad visitors, starring alongside famous actors.

 

Border Collie Paddy On Warton Crag

An alternative view of Morecambe Bay from Warton Crag

 

At Barking Mad Lancaster we are very proud of our local area and the service we provide to the dog lovers of Lancaster and Morecambe. We have loving host families located throughout the area, who love to take care of all sorts of friendly dogs whilst their owners are away on their holidays. We are always happy to discuss your dog’s requirements and advise on availability.

 

5* quality recognition for Barking Mad Lancaster

 

Barking Mad Lancaster Dog Sitting Licence

We are proud to have received a 5* rating from Lancaster City Council

We are delighted to have received our brand new licence from Lancaster City Council under the new animal welfare regulations. We are also very proud to have been awarded 5* under the new star rating system, the highest quality rating possible. The new legislation is welcomed by Barking Mad Lancaster; we support any measures to improve welfare for dogs throughout England. We have always prided ourselves on offering a 5* dog sitting service to the Lancaster and Morecambe area (rated by online review platform Trustpilot) and now we can add the council’s official 5* rating too.

 

Chase away those winter blues with dog sitting

 

Border Collie Paddy In the snow

Border collie Paddy in the snow

 

January started off the year with snow, frosty dog walks and snuggles by the fire, for our dog sitters in Lancaster and Morecambe. We are always on the lookout for new host families to care for our customers’ lovely dogs. If you are missing a dog in your life and have space in your home and heart for occasional doggy guests, why not get in touch to find out more?

Our host families care for all different breeds, ages and sizes of dogs. We match each one perfectly, paying special attention to space and exercise requirements. The perfect match of dog and carer is the basis which our happy dog holidays are founded upon. You can learn more by visiting our page about hosting.

Barking Mad Lancaster winter breaks for your dog

 

Dogs On Holiday With Barking Mad Lancaster Dog Sitters

Halley and Henry look like they are playing pooh sticks!

 

Halley and Henry (pictured above) enjoyed a lovely winter break with their host family whilst their owners enjoyed a holiday. As real dog lovers ourselves, we understand that you can only truly enjoy some time away when you know that your four legged best friends are happy and safe. Founded in 2000, Barking Mad takes pride in offering customers complete peace of mind.

Happy New Year from Barking Mad Lancaster

 

Barking Mad dog sitters are proud to sponsor Dogs for Good assistance dog puppy In training Wendy

Barking Mad Lancaster is delighted to introduce Wendy

Our Lancaster and Morecambe dog sitters would like to wish everyone a happy and healthy New Year. We hope that 2019 brings a year full of wagging tails, lovely dog walks and snuggles with the dog/s in your life. Throughout the Christmas period it has been business as usual, with dogs enjoying one to one home from home care whilst their owners enjoy their time away. We are proud that our dog care service offers our customers peace of mind so that they can enjoy their holidays, safe in the knowledge that their pets are happy and content.

Our December news…

Our big news this December/January is the pitter patter of tiny paws! Barking Mad Lancaster is proud to announce our continued relationship with inspirational charity Dogs for Good for 2019. We are delighted that through the efforts of Barking Mad’s nationwide fundraising we have raised enough money to sponsor a second assistance dog puppy in training. Meet gorgeous Wendy (pictured above) who will grow up to be a real life changer.

We were also delighted to see our local Dogs for Good representatives recently featuring in The Visitor. You can read Dogs for Good is a Vital Support here.

 

Lancaster & Morecambe Dog Sitting November News

 

Black Labrador Dogs Digger And Gelert On A Barking Mad Lancaster Dog Holiday

Digger and Gelert enjoying the November sunshine

 

At Barking Mad Lancaster we’ve had a fantastic November and are now gearing up for the busy festive season! We’ve welcomed lots of gorgeous canines who have enjoyed dog holidays with hosts based in the local Lancashire area, experiencing lovely walks whether in sunshine or showers.

The area we cover stretches from Carnforth to Cockerham and over to Clapham towards the east, so you will probably see us out and about in our special Barking Mad car. Please do give us a wave if you see us chauffeuring dogs to and from their home-from-home holiday locations.

It’s all thanks to our dog sitting hosts and customers!

On November 7th we attended the Barking Mad Northern Sales Conference – a fantastic opportunity to meet up with the owner-operators of other Barking Mad branches. We were delighted to be presented with an award for business growth and would like to say a huge thank you to all our amazing hosts and customers, without whom this just would not have been possible.

 

Kathryn Thompson Of Barking Mad Lancaster Receives A Business Growth Award

Kathryn Thompson of Barking Mad Lancaster receives a business growth award

 

An Awesome Autumn for Barking Mad Lancaster Dog Sitters…

 

Dogs on a woodland walk whilst staying with Lancaster and Morecambe dog sitters

Eric and Ernie have enjoyed an autumn break with our local Lancaster dog sitting service

This October we have welcomed a wide range of different breeds of dog to stay with our Lancaster dog home boarding host families, all with one thing in common – loveable, friendly personalities which have really brightened up their carers’ autumns. Eric and Ernie (pictured above) had a fantastic time walking through the woods with their host.

When we meet a prospective new customer’s dog for the first time, we carry out thorough checks and ask lots of questions to ensure that they are suitable to stay with one of our host families. Our service is tailored to friendly dogs who are used to a home environment and who will enjoy the one to one care administered by our local dog lovers.

 

August Lancashire Dog Holidays…

What a fantastic August we’ve had, looking after lots of gorgeous pooches whilst their owners had a well deserved break! If you’re new to the Barking Mad concept, let us explain exactly what happens on one of our dog holidays…

The reason why Barking Mad’s dog sitting service receives such fantastic feedback and has so many happy customers is because we really take the time to match dogs to their perfect holiday host. Once a host has been decided upon, who matches all the dog’s requirements and we have chauffeured them to their holiday home, the fun can really begin.  The visiting dog immediately becomes part of the family and takes part in outings and general daily routines, just as a dog of the host’s own would.

Lucy holidayed with one of our hosts this August and demonstrates this perfectly, visiting a local flower pot festival in Settle and a beer garden, in the course of her time away from home.

Dogs are part of the family with Barking Mad Lancaster's dog sitting service

Lovely Lucy at the flower pot festival

 

July Lancaster and Morecambe Dog Sitting News

Barking Mad Lancaster dog sitters allow your dog to enjoy a holiday too

Henry enjoys his holidays with Barking Mad Lancaster

Wow… what a busy month July has been for our dog sitting service in Lancaster and Morecambe! We’ve welcomed a variety of dog breeds including cockapoos, old English sheepdogs and everything else from a pug to a boxer, who have all enjoyed their dog holidays with our lovely host families.

Our fabulous host Richard has once again put pen to paper to describe little Henry’s stay with him…

Henry

We’d been for a walk that morning
And I ran round,all over the place
I dare say I’ve got a few years on him
As he couldn’t keep up to my pace !

Later on,we played in the garden
I loved it but he huffed and puffed,
And I always thought that humans,
Were made of much stronger stuff !

I lay on my back for a tummy tickle
He said,”Henry,I’m not scratching your itch
I’m looking for your battery compartment
Or even your on and off switch !”

“Oh”, I said,”Don’t waste your time,
I can play and walk for hours and hours,
No batteries needed,I’m nine months old,
Fully charged with Cocker-Poo power !”

July 2018

 

Sunny June Lancashire Dog Holidays

At Barking Mad Lancaster, our dog sitting customers' pets enjoy 5* rated care

Bob enjoying a sunny holiday with our Lancaster pet sitting service

As time is rapidly flying by and hurtling us towards this year’s busy, summer school holiday season, we thought we’d take a moment to reflect on what a marvellous June it has been! In the extremely warm temperatures, our dog sitting host families have been taking extra care to ensure that your canine family members remain comfortable and enjoy their dog holidays. Early morning / evening walks and seeking out the shade have definitely been on the agenda as Lancaster, Morecambe and the surrounding area have basked in temperatures up to in excess of 30 degrees!

Providing a chauffeured dog holiday transport service is also more challenging in the heat but we would like to reassure customers that we are taking every precaution to keep your pups comfortable, when travelling to their host family accommodation. The area which we cover is large, so whether you need care for your cockapoo in Carnforth, a dog sitter in Galgate for your German Shepherd or if your beagle needs home boarding in Beetham, we can cater for their individual requirements with our bespoke, independently 5* rated alternative to kennels. Do give us a wave if you see the Barking Mad Lancaster car out and about!

Barking Mad Lancaster dog sitting customers' pets stay in loving homes

Barking Mad Lancaster guest Gilly was confused by the fly curtain

A regular guest of our Lancaster dog sitting service, Gilly, recently enjoyed a lovely stay with hosts Richard and Shirley. Once he had ‘bossed’ the fly screen curtain, he settled right in and made himself at home. Richard penned this fantastic poem about his exploits:

Now,as you know I’m strong and brave

And nothing much puts me off,

But I have to say on that first day,

Something scared me quite a lot.

I’d just gone inside with Kathryn

And we were saying our hello’s,

When I remembered the big back garden

And that’s where I wanted to go.

They opened the door to let me out

But my way was completely blocked,

A fearsome thing made my alarm bells ring

And my poor heart nearly stopped.

They shoo-ed it aside and I ran out

But my enemy would’t give in,

And while I was out it re-grouped itself

And wouldn’t let me back in.

I stared and I scowled but it wouldn’t back down

‘Till they came and pushed it across,

And that was when I said to myself,

“Man-up Gilly and show it who’s boss ” !

The door was open,my chance had come

I ran head down ‘n’ to my great delight,

When push came to shove,it wasn’t so tough

And split itself open in fright !

Yes,it scared me at first,I’ll admit it

But believe me there’s nothing more certain,

I’ll tell family and friends how I won in the end

And conquered that fierce fly-screen-curtain!

 

A Marvellous May for our Morecambe Dog Sitters

Morecambe dog sitters take part in a charity walk for Dogs for Good

Kathryn and Alison strike a pose, whilst taking part in Dogs for Good’s charity walk along Morecambe Promenade

As proud sponsors of inspirational charity, Dogs for Good, we were very excited to learn that our charity partner holds an annual fundraising walk along Morecambe Promenade and couldn’t wait to get involved. The weather was very kind to us and the sun shone down, as we enjoyed a lovely walk with fellow local dog lovers from the Lancaster and Morecambe area. We even managed to sneak in a quick photograph with Eric Morecambe, as well as helping to raise more funds to help to train more amazing assistance dogs to change and enrich lives!

Barking Mad dog sitters attended a charity walk along Morecambe Promenade

Wallking along Morecambe Promenade was a lovely way to help support Dogs for Good

Sunny Lancashire holidays for dogs…

Our doggy customers have certainly benefited from the gorgeous weather this month. Our experienced host families have done their utmost to ensure their canine guests enjoyed the sunshine, whilst taking care that they didn’t get too warm.

Barking Mad Lancashire provide one to one dog sitting

Mac and Monty enjoying the sunshine on their dog holiday

 

Lancaster Dog Sitter’s News for April

Barking Mad Lancaster dog sitters attend national conference

Barking Mad Lancaster was delighted to attend the 15th national Barking Mad conference in the Lake District

What an exciting April for our dog sitting service in Lancaster and Morecambe! One of the highlights was attending the 15th annual national Barking Mad Conference, meeting fellow dog business owners and discussing how we can make the Barking Mad brand even better. We stayed at the Low Wood Bay Resort in the Lake District and had a huge group photo taken on the shores of Lake Windermere – can you spot Kathryn in the photograph?

It was a pleasure to listen to guest speaker, Peter Gorbing, CEO of Dogs for Good. He talked to us about the inspirational work of the charity and the gift of independence to individuals and families that these incredible dogs bring. We were also very excited as we saw the first images of Prince, the Dogs for Good puppy in training our fund raising is supporting – isn’t he just adorable?

Barking Mad dog sitters in Lancaster attended a national conference

Our first glimpse of Prince, our Dogs for Good puppy

We’d like to remind everyone to join us on the Dogs for Good Morecambe Promenade Walk on 13th May. Lynn has been organising the annual walk for six years now and would love to invite everyone along to meet some of the dogs who are transforming lives of people in our local area. Please call 01524 298106 if you would like to get involved.

March Canine Capers for our Lancaster Dog Sitters

Barking Mad Lancaster are your local 5* rated dog sitters

Buster and Elsa are delighted to declare they’re Barking Mad – for a biscuit!

A big hello from our 5* rated dog sitting service in the Lancaster area! It’s been a busy start to our spring/summer season, with lots of lovely dogs either enjoying Barking Mad breaks or booked in and keenly anticipating their holidays. Buster and Elsa, pictured above, belong to a family member of Kathryn’s and were only too happy to join the team, helping out by posing for a social media post.

Whether you require dog sitting in Carnforth, a dog sitter in Heysham, dog care in Bentham, or anywhere in between, we’d love to get to know your dog and chat about our service. We get very busy during holiday periods and so would recommend contacting us in plenty of time, before you are planning on going away.

 Crufts success for Barking Mad customer

March saw the return of the annual doggy extravaganza that is Crufts. At Barking Mad Lancaster, we had a special guest, called Fin, during the ‘world’s greatest dog show’. He’s pictured here enjoying a mini break with Barking Mad Dog Care whilst his owner and puppy ‘brother’ were competing. We’re delighted to report that he won best dog puppy and big congratulations were given from the Barking Mad team.

Fin enjoyed a break with a dog sitting host from Barking Mad Lancaster

Fin enjoyed a break with our dog sitting host

Dogs for Good fundraising update…

This week we attended a fundraising Easter coffee morning held by Barking Mad’s national head office, located in Kirkby Lonsdale. We had a lovely morning and enjoyed the tasty treats that were on offer, for humans and dogs alike. We were delighted to hear that the event raised £125, contributing to our steadily growing national total of over £3750!

Barking Mad Lancaster dog sitters' chosen charity for 2018 is Dogs for Good

Lynn Matthews, from Dogs for Good, was our VIP guest

It was also fantastic to catch up with Lynn Matthews, our local Dogs for Good representative. We are delighted to announce that Barking Mad Lancaster will be sponsoring Dogs for Good’s Morecambe Promenade Walk on 13th May. Lynn has been organising the annual walk for six years now and would love to invite everyone along to meet some of the dogs who are transforming lives of people in our local area. Please call 01524 298106 if you would like to get involved.

 

February dog sitting in Lancaster and Morecambe…

Dogs enjoy lovely local walks on a dog holiday with Barking Mad Lancaster Dog Sitters

Henry enjoyed the view on a walk at Williamson Park in Lancaster

February has been another busy month, packed with meeting lots of lovely dogs and matching them with just the perfect, loving host for their holiday care requirements. At Barking Mad Lancaster, you can be assured that your four legged best friend’s welfare is our number one priority. We want your dog to have just as good a holiday as you!

During the recent cold spell, known as the ‘Beast from the East’, we have been ensuring that all our doggy guests stay warm and comfortable, still getting exercise but enjoying lots of cosy snuggling up indoors, just like they would at home. If all of the chilly weather is making you yearn for sunnier climes, if you are considering booking a break why not get in touch with Kathryn, to discuss availability on 01524 401222?

Barking Mad Lancaster dog sitters provide home from home care for your dog

After enjoying walks, Henry loved to snooze!

The pitter patter of tiny paws…

As mentioned in the Lancaster Guardian article below, Barking Mad’s chosen charity for 2018 is Dogs for Good. We’re delighted to announce that the litter of puppies which our sponsored puppy is due to come from, has been born. The pups are all thriving with Mum, Brenda and we can’t wait to meet our little bundle of fun!

 

We’re in the news – and other January goings on…

Barking Mad Lancaster dog sitters feature in the Lancaster Guardian newspaper

We were proud to feature in The Lancaster Guardian newspaper this month

A big hello from our dog sitting service in Lancaster and Morecambe! We were very excited to appear in The Lancaster Guardian this month, which really made our January. Our fantastic local paper picked up the story of our decision to nominate inspirational charity, Dogs for Good, as Barking Mad Dog Care’s charity partner for 2018.

 

Lancaster dog sitters Barking Mad name Dogs for Good as chosen charity

Kathryn enjoys a chat with Lynn, her sister Brenda and assistance dog Christa, ambassadors for Dogs for Good

Back in November it was an absolute pleasure to meet Dogs for Good ambassador Lynn Matthews, who attended our conference in the Lake District. Lynn is a Heysham resident who is helped by the charity to live independently in her home, after being diagnosed with dystonia and epilepsy after an accident at work. Her adorable six year old black Labrador, Christa, helps her to retrieve objects and assists with undressing and other daily activities.

Barking Mad are hoping to raise much needed funds to train more assistance dogs like Christa, to improve and enrich lives. If  you would like to help, we would be very grateful for any donation, whether large or small. More information can be found by visiting: https://uk.virginmoneygiving.com/BarkingMadLancaster.

Barking Mad dog holidays are fun no matter what the weather

Barking Mad Lancaster dog sitters provide dog holidays all year round

Lovely Lexi had great fun playing ball in her host’s garden

 

Meet Lexi (pictured above), one of our gorgeous January doggy guests. January is obviously a quieter time of year than the summer for us, but we still organise lots of winter dog holidays too. Our holiday makers enjoy cosy home comforts and still manage to make the most of the great outdoors.

If you are planning a trip away and can’t take your dog with you, Kathryn is happy to provide more information about our service and chat about availability on 01524 401222, alternatively you can click below.

Christmas wishes from Barking Mad Lancaster – December news

Barking Mad Lancaster dog sitters provide cosy winter dog holidays

Socket enjoys a Christmas snooze

Barking Mad Lancaster would like to wish all hosts, customers, colleagues and friends of our dog sitting service, a very Merry Christmas and a Happy New Year! We hope that everyone has a lovely, enjoyable and restful time.

We’d like to take this opportunity to spread the word about keeping an eye on your furry best friends, to ensure they stay happy and healthy over the festive period. There are often many human treats and hazardous items, such as crackers or party poppers, lying around and sometimes the temptation can prove too much. Dangerous foods include chocolate or Christmas pudding, which are toxic for dogs and can be very harmful. For more information you can click here to read about having a dog-friendly Christmas. If you suspect that your dog may have ingested something they shouldn’t, you should always contact your vet straight away. If they are closed, they will always have an out of hours service you can contact.

Barking Mad Lancaster offer a dog sitting service with local walks

Marley enjoyed a walk in a snowy Williamson Park earlier this month

As experienced dog sitters in Lancaster and Morecambe, we are happy to confirm that in the recent wet and then wintry weather, our happy dog holidays continued as normal, with snowy walks and cosy snuggles in warm homes afterwards. We really do love what we do and it is a pleasure to continue to meet such lovely dogs and amazing dog lovers, as we visit hosts and customers both new and old.

If all the recent cold and rainy conditions have made you yearn for sunnier climes and you’re thinking of booking a holiday in 2018, why not give Kathryn a call on 01524 401222 to discuss availability. We soon get booked up at peak times so don’t delay in getting in touch to avoid disappointment.

 

Barking Mad Lancaster News – November

Barking Mad dog sitters with award certificates

Kathryn joins the Barking Mad award winners group!

At Barking Mad Lancaster, we have had a very exciting November, with highlights including proudly receiving a special award at the regional Barking Mad business conference! We spent a lovely day at Rheged, near Penrith, catching up with all our northern dog sitting colleagues. We swapped ideas and suggestions, working together to ensure that we can continue to provide a service to our hosts and customers which is second to none.

At the conference, the guests of honour were Dogs for Good ambassadors Lynn and her wonderful assistance dog, Christa. Their demonstration was fascinating to watch, with Christa removing Lynn’s jacket and shoe and even picking up dropped items such as coins! We were privileged to have the opportunity to chat to Lynn before the demonstration and it turns out that she actually is a local resident of the Morecambe Bay area too.

Barking Mad Lancaster dog sitters enjoyed watching the Dogs for Good display

We loved watching the Dogs for Good assistance dog demonstration

Brrr… winter’s here!

Are these chilly days and dark nights enticing you to dream of a holiday somewhere warm and sunny? If you are thinking of booking a trip away, why not call Kathryn for a chat on 01524 401222 to discuss availability for care for your pet. We offer a bespoke service of home from home dog sitting in Lancaster and Morecambe, including the surrounding area but places fill up fast at busy times, so don’t delay in getting in touch to avoid disappointment.

We hope that all our hosts, customers and friends enjoy the run up to the festive season and manage to keep warm on those frosty dog walks!

Dogs on holiday with Barking Mad Lancaster dog sitters

Gorgeous Henry and Halley enjoy an autumn dog holiday

 

Barking Mad Lancaster News – October

Katie’s Holiday…

We absolutely love this picture of gorgeous Katie relaxing with a little dog holiday reading!

Barking Mad Lancaster dog home boarding service

Katie enjoying a well deserved snooze!

Katie is such a sweetheart and recently enjoyed a lovely dog holiday with hosts Richard and Shirley.  Richard loved having her to stay so much that he was inspired to put pen to paper and write this amazing poem!

What Katie said ….

It’s a while since Katie was last here
So it’s good to see her once more,
She’s a lovely dog, a well behaved guest
And really, no trouble at all.

She loves to run in the garden
She loves to go out for a walk,
But we’ve come to know through experience
Katies favourite thing is to talk.

Of course she speaks her own language
And she talks in her own special way,
And although we try our hardest
We haven’t a clue what she says!

Sometimes we “get” what she’s saying
Some things transcend any language,
You don’t need to be Doctor Dolittle to know
When she’s asking for some of your sandwich !

But we’ve taken some notes and recordings
And we’ll study and learn from them later,
So next time she comes for her holidays
We won’t need a Katie translator !

Here at Barking Mad Lancaster, we have had a spooktacular October! Spending time with our customers’ lovely dogs is definitely a treat, although some of our visiting pooches know some pretty impressive tricks too. Our host families are all experienced dog lovers and so we were able to offer our customers reassurance that their pets were in the best of hands, as the strange sights and sounds of Halloween can be a little unsettling for animals.

If you are hoping to get away this winter, it’s not too late to make a booking for our 5* rated dog sitting service in Lancaster and Morecambe. We cover the surrounding area too and have cosy holiday homes on offer, with hosts waiting to shower your dog with the love and attention they truly deserve. To find out about availability or have a chat about our service, just give Kathryn a call on 01524 401222.

We’re Winners!

Everyone at Barking Mad is celebrating after being awarded the title of Best Dog Sitter at the Dog Friendly Awards 2017, at a ceremony in London. Barking Mad’s Managing Director and Founder, Lee Dancy, accepted the award on behalf of our great national network of local business owners and hosts. We are so proud to provide this award winning dog home boarding service in the Lancaster and Morecambe local area.

 Find out more about Barking Mad Lancaster dog home boarding HERE

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