Tracy asks you to just give up one coffee and help a rescue dog. This is the story of how she came to realise what a help coffee can be. I’ve been working on a project for the past year, which has taken me all over South Africa. Shelter to shelter. Province to...
BarkingMad South Africa Launches Groundbreaking National Initiative to establish South African animal shelter minimum standards. BarkingMad South Africa is proud to announce a landmark national initiative to develop South Africa’s first sector-led minimum standards...
BarkingMad SA, a leading animal welfare organisation, was alerted to deeply concerning information that a new pet retail franchise was, as confirmed in video footage, selling live animals in its store. On Friday, 20 September 2025, BarkingMad founder Tracy McQuarrie...
Dog aggression may stem from the fact that many dogs have a phobia of vet visits. The smells, the presence of many strangers, and general noises and sounds, like other dogs barking, can be very upsetting and stressful for your dog. Classic Condition, or Associative...
Car travel doesn’t have to be as daunting as you may think. If your dog is already taking short trips, that is a bonus, and conditioning them for a more extended trip only requires raising the criteria. You’re going to teach them to settle down in the car for...
Intelligent Dogs: Are Some Dog Breeds More Intelligent Than Others? This question is both good and interesting. The answer, however, is far more complex and relies heavily on how we define animal intelligence. Evaluating a dog’s intelligence can be very complex and...
