The Best Dog Sitting Alternative to Kennels in Essex 

Plus, the best dog-friendly spots in the area 

If you’re a dog owner living in Essex, you and your pooch have a world of adventure right at your fingertips. Beautiful beaches, undisturbed shores and more dog-friendly spots than you (or Fido) can shake a stick at, it really is a fantastic place for dog owners to live. 

It’s only natural that there will be times when your four-legged friend can’t be with you, which means you’ll need a trusted dog sitter. The good news is, Essex has plenty of those too, thanks to Barking Mad Essex. 

What is Barking Mad Essex’s dog sitting service? 

Barking Mad Essex is a dog home boarding service that offers fantastic alternative to boarding kennels. With us, your dog will be treated as a VID (very important dog!) and will have his or her very own care plan detailing everything they will need during their stay. Each pup we look after stays with a suitably matched doggy ‘host’ who shares a similar lifestyle. Every canine customer will go on holiday adventures all of his or her own. You can find your local Barking Mad Essex dog sitter here. 

Are you Essex’s next best dog sitter? 

If you’re a doggy fan, but you can’t have one of your own, you might be considering becoming a dog sitter. And for good reason – canine cuddles, lovely dog walks – who wouldn’t want to miss out on that? If you’re caring, enthusiastic and love animals, why not check out our information on becoming a Barking Mad host here?  

Dog-friendly Essex 

Essex has so much to offer dogs: from walks to get tails wagging to an abundance of vets, pet shops and more, it really has everything you might need when you have a furry-friend.  

Here, we take a closer look at the top three areas of dog-friendly Essex. 

1. Beautiful beaches – One of our favourite Essex beaches is the one at West Mersea. Peaceful, serene and boasting golden shores, it really is Essex’s jewel in the crown. And if you fancy a bite to eat, look no further than the lip-smackingly good Oyster Bar or Company Shed, who serve up a huge range of local seafood. Some other dog-friendly Essex beaches we like include Canvey Island at Thorney Bay, Irlam’s Beach in Tendring and Osea Island Beach in the Blackwater Estuary.
2. Wonderful walks – Essex has so many fantastic dog walking spots that narrowing them down is tricky! But some particularly good locations for adventures with your pooch include: Hylands Park in Chelmsford, which boasts 574 acres of parks and woodland, Danbury Country Park in Danbury, Weald Country Park in Brentford and Cudmore Grove Country Park in East Mersea.
3. Dog-friendly pubs – Some might say there’s nothing nicer than retiring to an old country pub with the pooch after a long walk. Whether you fancy a beverage or bite to eat, you’ll be pleased to know that a great selection of Essex pubs welcome dogs with open paws. Just a selection include The Travellers Friend in Epping Green, The Finchingfield Lion, Finchingfield, The Victory, on Mersea Island, which is just ten minutes from West Mersea Beach, and The Queen’s Head in Maldon. 

Are you a dog owner living in Essex? What are your favourite spots to explore with the pooch? Let us know on Facebook, Instagram and Twitter. 

Do you need a dog sitter in Essex? 

When your dog holidays with one of the Barking Mad Essex hosts, you can be sure he or she will have a fantastic time exploring all that Essex has to offer. If you need a dog sitter, you can find your local dog care professional here.