Leicestershire’s Best Dog Sitting Alternative to Boarding Kennels
Plus, Leicestershire’s top dog walking spots
Leicestershire has a whole host of things to offer dog owners. Green, open countryside, excellent dog walking spots, and plenty of places to eat out with your pup. It has everything you and your furry friend could need. It’s also home to the UK’s most loved dog sitting service you’ll know your dog is in safe hands.
Introducing Barking Mad Leicestershire Dog Sitting
Barking Mad Leicestershire is a dog home boarding service that offers a great alternative to boarding kennels. When your pup stays with one of our doggy hosts, they’ll be treated like royalty and supplied with the five-star service they deserve. We realise there’s no one size fits all approach to dog care, which is why we take the time to get to know you and your dog before they stay with us. You can read more about our dog sitting service here or your local Barking Mad dog sitter here.
Are you one of Leicestershire’s dog lovers?
If you love dogs but can’t have one of your own, borrowing someone else’s dog is the perfect way to satisfy your dog craving. If you’re passionate about dogs, enthusiastic and professional, why not find out more about becoming a Barking Mad dog sitting host here?
Dog walking spots in Leicestershire
Beacon Hill is one of the highest points in Leicestershire, rising to a height of 245 metres. It offers breathtaking views of the Charnwood Forest and the Soar Valley, and has a range of mixed woodland, grassland, open heathland, wetlands and rocky outcrops. This isn’t just a great dog walking spot, but also offers a super spot for a family picnic. And if you do go here, don’t forget to keep your eyes peeled – you might be able to spot one or two alpacas wandering around!
Touted as Leicester’s ‘hidden gem’, Aylestone Meadows Nature Reserve is popular with hikers, families and dog walkers alike. Just under two miles from Leicester city centre, it offers a haven of tranquility that’s a great escape for you and Fido.
Burbage Common is an ideal dog-walking spot with over 200 acres of semi-natural woodland and unspoilt grassland. With lots of streams for Fido to have a drink and a cafe in the centre, it’s a fabulous place for a game of frisbee or fetch.
Sence Valley was once a colliery site and is home to the River Sense which attract a wide variety of wildlife. Whether your pooch wants to run free in among the Corsican pine trees or bolt through the meadows with the birds and butterflies, there’s enough on offer here to keep dogs of all shapes and sizes happy.
Whether you and your dog like to wander down woodland paths or power walk alongside its ponds, Market Bosworth Country Park has something for everyone. This fairly flat walk has both on-lead and off-lead areas, toilets and picnic routes aplenty. And when you’ve finished your stroll and fancy a beverage, the centre of Market Bosworth is only a stone’s throw away.
The most dog friendly town in the UK – Melton, Leicestershire
Not only does Leicestershire have some great walks for you and Fido, but Melton has also been named the UK’s top dog-friendly town in the UK. From new dog activity trails at Melton Country Park, to the Melton Mowbray Pet School giving advice on how to keep pets happy, you can be sure you and your four-legged friend will always be welcome here.
Vets in Leicestershire
There are numerous vets in Leicestershire who you can call on if you need them. Whether you need to book your pup in for his or her immunisations or have a pet emergency, a quick online search will bring up lots in your area. Here’s a selection:
Dog home boarding in Leicestershire
Luckily, if you live in Leicestershire, you have the ultimate dog sitting service right on your doorstep! You can find your local Barking Mad host here.
