Where Dogs Love Being Away From Home
Cage-free dog boarding and daycare at our North Decatur home, where dogs can be dogs. Pups are free to play with their pals, run in our large fenced backyard, and cuddle on the couch while enjoying personalized care and 24/7 supervision.
A calmer alternative to traditional dog boarding and daycare
Many boarding places around Decatur are built for volume: more dogs, more noise, more rotation.
At Barking Mad, we’re a little more… well… barking mad about doing things differently because we wanted a better kind of boarding environment for our own dogs.
We keep our guest list intentionally small and maintain a safety-first, fun and structured home environment so dogs can relax, play, and settle in at their own pace.
What Our Latest Clients Say
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"Fantastic sitters! Our pup Kingston was so well taken care of and Josh was awesome sending pictures and videos." - Danielle M. (Kingston's Mom)
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"Hobey had such a great time staying with Josh & Chrissty. He loved the big yard to play in and the romping he got to do with Buzz and Phil. He was an exhausted and happy pup when we picked him up. I had peace of mind knowing he was in great hands with frequent updates and Josh and Christy were super accommodating and flexible. Overall, a great stay!" - Madison F. (Hobey's Mom)
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“Josh was absolutely amazing! He cared for our 1 year old Bernedoodle pup (Tato) for almost 10 days (the longest we’ve been ever away from him). Josh’s backyard is heaven for dogs - huge and fenced in. We received daily pictures and videos so were able to really enjoy our own vacation knowing Tato was having such a good time at Josh’s and was enjoying hanging out with Josh’s dogs, Phil and Buzz. We 100% will be using Josh again and know Tato will be thrilled about it!" - Neha R. (Tato's Mom)
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“Josh was incredible with watching my dog and sending plenty of pictures and videos of him having fun his entire stay. Would definitely recommend to anyone looking for someone trustworthy to watch your pet." - Hunter M. (Ghost's Dad)
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“Mazey looks forward to her next visit! She had such a good time and you made us feel so comfortable leaving her in your care. Thank you for your kindness and great communication!” - Jennifer F. (Mazey's Mom)
Why Choose Us
24/7 Supervision
Cozy Home & Yard
Guests are never left alone for long stretches, including overnight. Because we host in our own home and keep the group intentionally small, we’re always around unless one of us is running errands. always nearby keeping an eye on the pack.
A calm, fun, structured, free-range home setting where dogs can be dogs! Large fenced backyard for playing and relaxing. Inside, dog beds, open crates, and cuddle time with us on the couch and in bed.
Frequent Updates
Safety First
Frequent photo and video updates to give you complete piece of mind while your dogs are staying with us. And it’s fun seein all the cuteness and fun times your dogs are having while they’re staying with us.
We carefully vet every dog at Meet and Greets and intentionally limit the number of dogs we host to ensure safe group dynamics and a comfortable experience for everyone.