Hampshire’s Great Alternative to Dog Boarding Kennels
Plus, top dog-friendly spots in the County
If you’re a dog owner living in Hampshire, you may feel spoiled for choice for places to take your pooch. Beautiful beaches, outstanding national parks and wonderful woodlands, the County offers plenty of opportunity for a grand day out with your pup. And when you’re not around to take your dog out on trips, Barking Mad Hampshire’s dog sitting service is there to take them for you!
Dog sitting in Hampshire – Barking Mad’s alternative to boarding kennels[Text Wrapping Break]
We offer dog home boarding in Hampshire, the rest of the UK and Ireland. When you can’t take your four-legged friend away with you, we provide complete peace of mind that your dog is safe, happy and well loved. Our network of dog holiday experts offers the crème da la crème of luxury pet care, creating a bespoke care plan for your pooch and never missing a trick. You can find your local dog home boarding service here, or read more about the Barking Mad approach here.
Are you a dog sitter in the making?
If you’re passionate about dogs, you might be considering becoming a dog sitter. And we don’t blame you – doing something you love, at a time to suit you with 24/7 support, sounds too good to be true! The good news is, it’s not. You can find out more about becoming a Barking Mad host here.
The top three dog-friendly locations in Hampshire
The New Forest is arguably one of the best areas in Hampshire to spend some quality time with your pooch. Offering more adventure and things to do than you (or Fido!) can shake a stick at, you could spend days exploring the gems the area has to offer. In fact, according to the New Forest National Park Authority, there are an estimated 25,000 dog walks per day in the New Forest! 1
With so many dog-friendly places on offer, it’s definitely worth checking out what the area has to offer. Some gems we particularly like are Buckler’s Hard, where you and your furry friend can enjoy a river cruise, Hurst Castle and Ferry in Lymington, and Hurst Castle in Milford-on-Sea.
If you and your dog like nothing more than a quiet, relaxing walk, the South Downs could be the perfect place to escape. With rolling hills and bustling market towns, it covers 1,600km2 of breathtaking views. Petersfield and Alton in East Hampshire are great starting points to explore the area, as they have lots going on – and if you’re looking for a pitstop, there’s loads of great dog-friendly pubs in the area.
Some of our favourite dog walking routes here include Severn Sisters Country Park in Eastbourne, Queen Elizabeth Country Park near Petersfield, and the Kingley Vale Trail near Chichester.
Hampshire is home to some fantastic dog-friendly beaches that your pooch can pad along. The following beaches allow dogs, but remember to check whether they have any restrictions before you go.
The New Forest – Barton-on-Sea, Friars Cliff, Highcliffe, Hordle Cliff, Keyhaven, Lepe, Milford-on-Sea, Calshot
Solent, Fareham and Gosport – Lee-on-Solent, Gosport, Stokes Bay.
Portsmouth – Southsea Beach, Old Portsmouth, Eastney
Hayling Island – West Beachlands, West Hayling.
When you can’t take your dog out on adventures yourself
It’s only natural that there will be times in your dog’s life where you have to leave him or her alone. Maybe you’re going on holiday, need to travel with work, or have a family emergency. Whatever the reason, Barking Mad Hampshire’s dog home boarding service is ready to take your furry friend on his or her next best adventure. You can find your local Barking Mad dog sitting professional here.
