Operator profile
Barking Mad Chelmsford
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About Barking Mad Chelmsford
Tracy and Steve Francis operate the Chelmsford branch of Barking Mad, a dog home boarding service providing an alternative to traditional kennels. The service provides personalised care for dogs during their owners' holidays, with hosts matched to each dog's needs. All hosts undergo vetting, and owners receive updates throughout the stay.
Summary extracted from www.barkingmad.uk.com on May 2026 · How we extract
What they offer
- Home-based dog boarding with one-to-one care
- Fully licensed with rigorous host vetting
- Personalised pet schedule documentation
- Daily updates during stays
- Coverage of 50+ towns including Chelmsford and Southend-on-Sea
Features observed on the operator’s own website at www.barkingmad.uk.com on May 2026.
Contact & opening hours
Phone number published on the operator’s own website.
Published prices
Coverage: 33%
Prices sourced from the operator’s website. Minimum published rate for one dog.
Home boarding (per night)
from £30 – £30
Observed May 2026
extra_dog
from £15 – £15
Observed May 2026
Not published online for this operator:
- Boarding kennels (per night)
- Day care (per day)
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Prices are published rates and may not include all fees. Contact the operator to confirm current pricing.
What customers say
“I'm so pleased we found Julie and Barking Mad. We can go away knowing our dog is being well looked after (spoilt!). He always gets excited when he's collected for his holiday and, on the last occasion, seemed reluctant to leave his host at the end of his stay! I'd highly recommend Julie and Barking Mad.”
— Alison
“We are new to this area and have a timid dog who usually liked to stay with friends & family no longer in our new location . Barking Mad have understood our dogs needs and have matched him with v kind and understanding previous dog owners . He’s enjoyed his holidays and so have we !!”
— Sonia Varey
“We have used Barking Mad from the outset for all our dog’s holidays, whether just a weekend or a full fortnight. The dogs both enjoy their trips and get quite excited when they see the Barking Mad bags coming out to pack for their holidays. Equally, they always come back having had a lovely time and not been stressed by the change of routine.”
— GL
Quotes published on the operator’s own website at www.barkingmad.uk.com. We reproduce them as displayed; we do not verify individual reviews.
Frequently asked questions
How does the dog boarding service ensure our dog is settled and happy?
We learn everything about your dog before matching them with a suitable holiday host. We create a pet schedule document as a blueprint of your dog and share it with you for verification. We recommend a short two-night trial stay so your dog becomes familiar with their holiday home. We keep you informed during stays.
Do I get to meet the holiday host?
Barking Mad Chelmsford is a fully licensed dog boarding service. Every dog sitting host goes through a rigorous vetting process. We have a relationship with you, your dog, and your dog's host. Many hosts have been part of the community for years and pride themselves in delivering fantastic doggy holidays.
Answers published on the operator’s own website at www.barkingmad.uk.com.
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