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CANINETOURISM.CO.UK - BARKING MAD - HOLIDAYS FOR DOGS |
For your nearest Barking Mad Office, please telephone 015242 76476
email [email protected]
www.barkingmad.uk.com
Barking Mad, The Old Stables, Beckgate Head, Barbon, Carnforth, Lancashire LA6 2LJ
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2006: Taunton Office Tried and Tested by Caninetourism.co.uk
***** Rating
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Home from Home Pet Care - from Barking Mad
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Are you reluctant to use kennel facilities, or feel you're imposing on family, friends and neighbours? If so Barking Mad is the perfect solution for you and your pet.
Barking Mad is becoming the UK's largest home from home pet care provider.
By offering a unique alternative to kennelling - where pets stay with select host families - Barking Mad alleviates many of the problems experienced by pets and their owners at holiday times.
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Your pets are our priority |
Barking Mad's nationwide success is due to the high levels of service and customer care they strive to achieve - offices are located from Glasgow to Exeter!
The professional, home from home pet care service has been specifically designed for pet owners who do not want to, or who are unable to use traditional forms of kennelling. By taking the time to meet customers and their pets at home, Barking Mad staff are able to make the perfect match with the host family most able to accommodate your pet's daily routines and individual needs for exercising and feeding - their likes, dislikes and healthcare are carefully discussed and a written brief is prepared for the host family .
Barking Mad even takes care of collection and delivery of your pet, ensuring parting is less stressful for you and your pet!
The service is suitable for those dogs who are rescue, senior, on daily medication, timid, or simply pampered.
  
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What do other Barking Mad customers think? |
| Customer satisfaction is Barking Mad's No.1 priority. They are pleased to report of those who returned the customer satisfaction forms, 100% said they would use our service again, and would happy recommend it to others. Anyone wishing to talk to an existing customer may do so, via our referral programme. Please contact Barking Mad for further details.
Testimonials
“Sally is very set in her ways and I sent her on holiday with some trepidation. However she clearly had a wonderful time and I fully recommend your service. Thank you. ” Peter Higgs, Taunton. Feb 2006
“Very professional and efficient, yet warm and friendly- instantly removed and fears we had about leaving Poppy and left us all confident and happy to go on holiday. Many thanks, Poppy returned home having been extremely well looked after and very relaxed."
Mrs L McKenzie, Glasgow. Dec 2005
“ It was comforting to know Mutley was in a home environment where his needs were understood. Being a rescue dog it was important to me he had a stress free time. I felt relaxed knowing he was well cared for and I will definitely use the service again."
Diane Barry, Milton Keynes. March 2006
“A fantastic service. Tess went off happy, and came back healthy and happy. We will definitely use you again, knowing that we do not have to worry and that Tess is being given a real holiday. Many thanks.” Vicki, Knighton, Powys,Wales. June 2006.
“I have nothing but praise for the care and love my dog has received. Excellent communication throughout. Thank you so very much for everything. We will happily place Bronte with you again and will recommend you without any doubts. Many thanks."
Emma Johnson, Bracknell. April 2006
“It was such a relief for us to know that Margo was being looked after in a warm, comfortable home environment with all her own things (toys/bed etc), while we were away. And judging by what TIna tells us it sounds as though Margo had a wonderful holiday too. We will definitely use Barking Mad again, thank you everyone. ” Jenny Beaumont, Northumberland. March 2006
“Punctuality, attention to detail and friendliness help reassure new customers like ourselves!" Roy Allen, Bromley, Kent. March 2006
"Wonderful service, delightful to deal with Roxanne. My dog could hot have returned a happier dog." Wendy Schuster, Alwoodley, Leeds. May 2006
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How to find a Barking Mad branch near you... |
Please visit the Barking Mad website and click on this link below to take you directly to the page where you will be able to search for your nearest office...
http://www.barkingmad.uk.com/branches.asp
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Frequently Asked Questions |
Who are Barking Mad hosts?
Many of our hosts are active, retired people who miss the exercise and the companionship of owning a pet but simply do not wish to commit to the full time responsibility. Whilst others are pet owners who are looking for company for their own family pet. They are all, without exception, genuine pet lovers who have met our strict criteria.
Do I see which host family you have selected for my pet?
Yes, we match your pet with the most appropriate host family, you will see who they are, where they live and what kind of pet care experience they have, at our initial meeting.
Can I deliver my dog?
Our experience has shown, that when dogs are collected from home and are taken to their host family, they settle much more quickly. They assume you are still at home, and whilst they know Barking Mad they are not so attached that they fret when we leave.
Do I provide the food?
Arrangements are made in advance to collect your pets from home. They take with them their own bed, food, toys, treats and other favourite things to help them to feel at home.
Will my dog miss me when I’m away?
Once they arrive, the first few minutes are spent exploring their new surroundings, getting to know their host and in most cases locating the treat cupboard! They soon become part of the family, and throughout their stay enjoy lots of love and attention. We stay in regular contact with our host families and in the unlikely event your pet should become ill, we will contact your vet and take their advice regarding treatment and care. You are free to contact us at any time for a progress report.
Next time we use the Barking Mad service, will my dog go back to the same family?
At the end of your trip, your pet will be returned home to you at the agreed time. For future holidays every effort will be made to ensure your pets can stay with the same host family.
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CONTACT
Barking Mad
email [email protected]
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For your nearest Barking Mad Office, please telephone 015242 76476
www.barkingmad.uk.com
Barking Mad, The Old Stables, Beckgate Head, Barbon, Carnforth, Lancashire LA6 2LJ
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