Kidderminster dog lover launches dog care business in Worcestershire and beyond - The Kidderminster Standard

2nd Nov, 2024

Kidderminster dog lover launches dog care business in Worcestershire and beyond

Kidderminster Editorial 22nd Oct, 2024 Updated: 22nd Oct, 2024

KIDDERMINSTER dog lover Louise Orr has launched her own dog care business, Barking Mad, in the town and it also covers Worcestershire, Leominster, Ludlow and the surrounding areas.

Barking Mad Dog Care offers a dog home boarding service, where customers’ dogs are placed with a dog loving host family for the duration of their holiday.

The host family provides one to one quality care, following the dog’s own exercise, feeding and bedtime routines, with the full 24-hour support of Barking Mad.

Louise, owner of Barking Mad Dog Care, said “I have called Kidderminster home for most of my life, and this is where I currently live with my lovable two-year-old miniature Dachshund, Solo.

“My love of dogs started from a young age with our family Border Collie cross who was our absolute world.




“Once I was able to have a dog of my own, my life changed for the better and I cannot imagine life without her.

“Everyone who knows me, knows that Solo is my priority, so I know how difficult it is to leave your dog and arrange care that equals your own – kennels are just not an option.


“Whether we want encouragement to exercise more, or just want to have cuddles on the sofa, no one can deny the value of having a dog in our lives.

“We all know that dogs have a wonderful effect on our physical well-being, but they can positively impact our mental health too.”

‘Pets can reduce stress’

Research shows dogs can reduce stress, anxiety, and depression and provide unfailing companionship for those who are alone or feeling isolated, especially after the Covid pandemic.

However, not everyone feels able to commit to dog ownership full-time, which is where a new business, recently launched in Kidderminster, Worcester, Leominster, Ludlow and the surrounding areas can help.”

Anyone who would like to know more about the Barking Mad dog boarding service or would like more information on welcoming a friendly dog into your home for cuddles and fun, should call Louise

on 01562 251538 or 07778 203184 or email: [email protected]

Alternatively, visit the website: barkingmad.uk.com/local/west-midlands/dog-sitting-and-dog-boarding-in-kidderminster/

Barking Mad Dog Care – A message from the owner

Barking Mad are the UK’s Most Trusted Dog Sitting Service. We’re devoted to dogs and that’s why we love organising fabulous one-to-one dog holidays, tailored to your best friend.

We are your local dog home boarding service giving you complete peace of mind when you can’t take Fido with you.

Our family of dog holiday experts provide luxury pet care in our experienced hosts’ cosy homes. Barking Mad was established in 2000 as the original alternative to kennels.

Our professional dog sitting service works by meeting you in person for bespoke care because we believe dogs deserve a holiday too!