Your Local Central Bark

Central Bark®
Grayslake

256 Commerce Dr,
Grayslake, IL 60030Get Directions

(847) 548-2275


Book Now

Welcome to Central Bark Grayslake

<p><span style="color: #ffffff;font-weight: bold">Welcome to <span style="color: #ebab1e;font-weight: bold"> Central Bark Grayslake</span></p>

Welcome to Central Bark Grayslake! Our furry best friends hold a special place in our hearts. We understand the importance of giving them the best life possible. However, it can be tough to meet all their needs.

That’s where Central Bark comes in. We’re here to provide the love and care your dog deserves, helping them stay healthy, happy, and well-rounded. When you bring your dog to Central Bark Grayslake, you can relax, knowing they’ll have a fantastic day with their friends in a safe and loving environment.

Our approach, called Whole Dog Care, focuses on nurturing and enhancing your dog’s overall health and well-being throughout their life. The centerpiece of our approach is our Enrichment Dog Day Care program. But that’s not all – we also offer dog boarding, baths, grooming, a market for supplies, training, and more. Our mission is to help you and your dog live your best lives together.

We understand that dogs aren’t just LIKE family – they ARE family. As fellow dog parents, we take pride in treating every dog as if they were our own.

Book Now

Enrichment Dog Day Care

Enrichment Dog Day Care

Central Bark’s Enrichment Dog Day Care offers more than playtime — it nurtures your dog’s physical, mental, and emotional well-being. With small playgroups based on size, temperament, and playstyle, we create a safe, structured environment where dogs build confidence, learn good manners, and enjoy healthy socialization. Our enrichment activities, routine schedules, and trained enrichment specialists provide positive interaction, exercise, and rest so your dog goes home happy, tired, and fulfilled.

Enrichment Dog Day Care

Grooming

Grooming

Central Bark’s dog grooming salon and spa keeps your pup looking and feeling their best with personalized care. Our experienced groomers use positive handling techniques and premium products tailored to your dog’s breed, size, and comfort needs. From baths and blowouts to nail trims, teeth brushing, deshedding, and specialty add-ons, we strive to create a stress-free, comfortable grooming experience. Add a spa day to your dog day care or boarding for a fresh, clean pup at pick up.

Grooming

Boarding

Boarding

Central Bark dog boarding provides a safe, cozy home-away-from-home where your pup can rest comfortably while you’re away. Our team offers attentive, individualized care with plenty of enrichment, affection, and routine to help your dog feel secure. Each guest enjoys a clean, comfortable sleeping space, regular potty breaks, and caring supervision from people who know dogs well. Relax knowing your dog is safe, comfortable, and cared for like one of our own.

Boarding

Training

Training

Central Bark’s dog training helps to build confidence, manners, and lifelong skills using force-free, positive reinforcement methods. Our dog trainers offer classes for puppies and adults, from basic obedience to more advanced skills. Training can also be integrated into our dog day care for active learning, socialization, and mental enrichment. With individualized sessions and options during day care, pups learn through play, enrichment, and structure. The result? A calmer, happier dog with better habits at home.

Training

FREE Puppy Hour

FREE Puppy Hour

Central Bark’s Free Puppy Hour starts your puppy’s socialization the right way. This safe, supervised play session helps puppies build confidence, social skills, and healthy play habits during their most important developmental stage (8-16 weeks). Guided by trained enrichment specialists, puppies explore new sights, sounds, and friends while burning energy and learning healthy habits. Pet parents also get expert training tips and support. It’s a fun, stress-free way to nurture a well-rounded, confident puppy — at no cost.

FREE Puppy Hour

Dog Day Care in Grayslake | Central Bark

<h1 style="color: #ffffff;font-weight: bold">
Dog Day Care in <span style="color: #ebab1e;font-weight: bold">Grayslake</span> | Central Bark<br />
</h1>

Welcome to Central Bark Grayslake! Our furry best friends hold a special place in our hearts. We understand the importance of giving them the best life possible. However, it can be tough to meet all their needs.

That’s where Central Bark comes in. We’re here to provide the love and care your dog deserves, helping them stay healthy, happy, and well-rounded. When you bring your dog to Central Bark Grayslake, you can relax, knowing they’ll have a fantastic day with their friends in a safe and loving environment.

Our approach, called Whole Dog Care, focuses on nurturing and enhancing your dog’s overall health and well-being throughout their life. The centerpiece of our approach is our Enrichment Dog Day Care program. But that’s not all – we also offer dog boarding, baths, grooming, a market for supplies, training, and more. Our mission is to help you and your dog live your best lives together.

We understand that dogs aren’t just LIKE family – they ARE family. As fellow dog parents, we take pride in treating every dog as if they were our own.

Dog of the Month

Congratulations, Bailey!

Get ready to shower Bailey with a round of a-paws! Since March of 2023, Bailey has been a part of…

Read more >

Dog of the Month

Congratulations Cedar!

Congratulations, Cedar for becoming dog of the month! Cedar has been coming since January of 2023 and has grown immensely…

Read more >

Dog of the Month

Congratulations, Daisy!

Congratulations to Daisy for being December dog of the month! Daisy couldn’t be anymore excited to celebrate the news!Daisy loves…

Read more >

Dog of the Month

Congratulations, Fonzie & Roux!

Congratulations to our Dog(s) of the month, Fonzie and Roux! Fonzie started at Central Bark November of 2018 and Roux…

Read more >

Dog of the Month

Congratulations Jake!

Congratulations Jake for becoming October Dog of The Month! Jake has been coming to Central Bark since December of 2020.Every…

Read more >

Dog of the Month

Congratulations Bruno!

Meet Bruno! Bruno is a fabulous five-year-old Pomeranian that has been playing at Central Bark since August 2017. Although small…

Read more >

Frequently Asked Questions

What is dog day care?

Dog day care provides a structured place for dogs to enjoy supervised activity, social experiences, enrichment, learning, and rest while their pet parents are away or busy. Central Bark’s Enrichment Day Care goes beyond traditional day care by using an individualized Whole Dog Care approach designed to support each dog’s physical, mental, and emotional well-being.

What vaccinations does my dog need for dog day care or boarding?

Dogs attending day care or boarding must meet Central Bark’s current health and vaccination requirements before participating. Specific requirements can vary based on age, service, location, and local regulations. Your local Central Bark can provide the exact records needed before your dog’s first visit or stay.

What is dog training?

Dog training helps dogs learn skills and behaviors that support everyday life and strengthen communication with their families. Central Bark uses positive reward-based techniques to help puppies and adult dogs build practical life skills. Training programs and formats vary by location.

How far in advance should I book dog boarding?

Booking as early as possible is recommended, especially for holidays, school breaks, weekends, and other busy travel periods. Availability varies by Central Bark location and by the type of boarding experience your dog needs. If you know your travel dates, contact your local Central Bark early so the team can confirm availability and any enrollment or pre-stay requirements.

Read all FAQs