About Central Bark Amarillo
My name is Wyatt Smith and I am so excited to announce that I am the proud new owner of Central Bark Amarillo. While I know most of you from my tenure as a co-manager of Central Bark, I just wanted to reassure you that you are going to receive the same level of care and commitment you have come to associate with Central Bark now that I have moved into an ownership position. Central Bark is like family to me, and I will continue to be on site handling day-to-day operations to ensure your dogs receive nothing but the best in care, service, and dedication you have come to expect.
What you might not know about me is that I grew up on a ranch just outside of Amarillo and have been surrounded by cattle, horses, dogs, and other animals all my life. I’m sure that’s where the foundation for my love of dogs comes from. In fact, over the last three years, we have fostered about 30-35 dogs with Gracie’s Project and Texas Pet Savers.
When the opportunity came up to purchase Central Bark, we knew it was our destiny because the business aligns so much with my core values – whole dog care that balances love, play, learning, and rest. My wife and I are lifelong dog lovers, and we currently own three dogs – a 13-year-old Boxer-Mastiff mix named Tex, a 3-year-old Blue Heeler Terrier mix named Flinn, and Rocky, our 5-year-old boxer. You’ll probably see Rocky with us at Central Bark. We look forward to seeing you at Central Bark Amarillo!
“I invite you to come by, call, or email us with any questions you may have about enrichment daycare for your dog! I, along with my excellent staff, look forward to meeting yall!”
Wyatt Smith, Central Bark Amarillo Franchise Owner
Awards & Achievements
Central Bark® Certified
Enrichment Dog Day Care
Our Family Photo Album
Frequently Asked Questions
For dogs, being comfortable in a crate is a life skill that is incredibly useful for them and their owners. If you have ever traveled with your dog or had the unfortunate experience of an overnight stay at the vet, knowing your dog is comfortable in a crate is immeasurably comforting.
Crate training can take just days or a few months, based on your dog’s age, temperament, and past experiences with crates. The two keys to successful crate training are to keep the experience positive and go slowly.
When your puppy is not in their crate, keep the door open and reward them every time they choose to enter, even if you didn’t ask them to enter it. When crating your puppy, give them a safe enrichment item (like a stuffed Kong) that will keep them busy and allow them to self-soothe while confined. Remember that crate training should take place in a series of small, slow steps that will help your puppy become more comfortable.
Central Bark® offers everything you need to help you care for your new puppy. Our Enrichment Day Care gives puppies all the socialization, exercise, mental stimulation, and rest they need for a lifetime of happiness with you and your family. We also offer expert training and classes so you and your puppy can learn and bond together.
Learn more about our training classes.
Visit our Dog Blog for more helpful tips.
When potty training your pup, consistency is key. It’s crucial to establish a routine, practice positive reinforcement, supervise your puppy (especially when potty training), and avoid punishing your puppy when mistakes happen.
Potty training a puppy to eliminate outside can take just a few weeks or several months. But it will go more quickly if your training routine is consistent, and you’re consistent about taking your puppy outside every few hours.
Central Bark® offers everything you need to help you train your puppy. We offer expert training and classes so you and your puppy can learn and bond together.
Learn more about our training classes.
Visit our Dog Blog for more helpful tips.
We have a team of very qualified individuals here at Central Bark®, including managers who are certified in Canine First Aid and CPR.
Our staff is trained in dog body language and positive playgroup management techniques so they can respond proactively to help avoid issues between dogs. These tools include praise, treats, and work on important Group Play Skills daily like name recall, group sits, and going calmly in and out of doorways and gates. If a dog ever becomes overstimulated during play (just like kids do on the playground sometimes) we use these practiced skills to help redirect dogs into more desired behaviors (like coming to us and offering a sit for a treat) which gives the dog a chance to reset and calm down. When needed, we also utilize play breaks (a short rest in an individual crate) or in-group leash walks if a dog needs a little more help to bring their energy levels back down.
Central Bark Whole Dog Care
Our whole dog care approach offers a full range of fun and personalized products and services. To promote your dog’s physical, mental, and emotional health and happiness throughout their entire life.
