Barking Mad is your organisation in Australia representing responsible pet owners.
We are a member based organisation because that is the best way to lobby for change. For example, one paid-up member has the influence of 100 voters. A membership (such as those in industry associations) shows that you are willing to put your money where your bark is. When you join Barking Mad, you make a stand for your rights as a valuable community member. An annual membership costs less than a bag of good pet chow. Don't just visit - please become a member online, by post, This e-mail address is being protected from spam bots, you need JavaScript enabled to view it or by phone.	....
Membership Choices

	Individual or Household		$40
	Organisation, 1-5 people		$55
	Organisation, 6-99 people		$110
	Organisation, 100+ people		$440
	Fighting Fund - donation			For our court challenges or a specific campaign as you choose - thank you!
	Click here for membership with Visa or Mastercard Download a membership form to post or scan. Call on 0418 463 360 Email This e-mail address is being protected from spam bots, you need JavaScript enabled to view it

Why should I join? Read some comments from members here.

Did you know?

	You can take your pet on public buses in NSW and trains in Melbourne?
	Your dog may have $10 million liability insurance with your contents policy – and not just when it is at home.
	In NSW, you do not have to accept strata by-laws that claim 'no pets'. Queensland - do you really support one-dog-per family laws?
	Renting with pets - we can help!

Join Barking Mad
Know your rights. Expand your access.

“What are the benefits of being a member of Barking Mad? It’s really quite simple. I’d been concerned and angry for a long while about the restrictions on where I can and can’t go with my doggie, especially after scoring a double whammy of hefty fines for my two dogs on a beach in 2003! Then I read about Barking Mad in the Manly Daily. I became a member straight away and I do what I can to support the efforts. I don’t have a great deal of time, nor skill in the lobbying department. For me the real benefit of being a member is simply to have an experienced and committed lobbying resource working hard on my behalf to get some changes made. Barking Mad is an organisation that works hard at pulling all the resources together in one place. I love living near the beach, but reasonable access for us and our dogs is a real problem for me. I know that this will probably be the only opportunity we have to get real results. On my own, I’d never do it – with Barking Mad, we have a real chance here to make some changes. I urge you to NOT DELAY – just join up, pay your money and get involved to the degree that you can. It is money well spent” Paul Archer, Frenchs Forest, NSW - member since 2006

The benefits of membership include:

Influence
Membership empowers dog owners and the majority of the population who own pets. Collectively, Barking Mad can apply a much greater influence on government than an individual or local pet advocacy group can.

Education
Barking Mad is focused on education, research and a logical debate. We use facts and figures, not just ideas, to support our goals. We understand the importance of education: to be knowledgeable about animal behaviour, to be appreciative of the role of companion animals and to adopt strategies to overcome problems or negative aspects of pets in our environment. We support dog (and people) training programs.

Effective Voice
By pooling members' views, Barking Mad becomes a far more effective voice to government and in the market.

Extensive Network
Barking Mad's extensive network frames local issues in a national context. This provides you with the benefit of experience and knowledge from across Australia.

Keep up to date
Keep up to date through Barking Mad's journal, The Bite and through unrestricted access to Barking Mad's website.

Discounts
From time to time you will receive discount offers on events and products.

Tax Deductible
The cost of membership may be tax deductible for some individuals in some circumstances. Please consult your tax professional.

The Barking Mad Beach House - WOW!
For a small donation, members are welcome to visit (and stay at) the dog-friendly beachside house/office between Sydney and Newcastle. Extended stays are available in exchange for work at Barking Mad.

Notes for online membership:   To reduce fraud and provide you security, this is a three step process.

1. Complete the on-line form, make sure you tick the membership box and remember your username and password.
2. You will receive a confirmation email with a link to take you to a secure bank site to make your payment to complete your membership.
3. Click on the link in this email to make your credit card payment on the secure site.
4. Barking Mad will then receive your membership information and payment details.
5. From here on, it's a manual process.  Once we receive notification of your payment, we'll give you a membership number and send an email confirming your membership and welcoming you to the best pet owner organisation in Australia! 

Nov 08 Our on-line credit card joining works MOST of the time and we can finally say we have a member upgrading our website with a change-over date at the end of 2008. We've had a few problems with the confirmation email link not being received, mostly with Firefox or Macs. If this happens to you - please email This e-mail address is being protected from spam bots, you need JavaScript enabled to view it so I can sort it out. Thanks.