Enrichment Dog Day Care
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Central Bark®
Asheville
4 Regent Park Blvd,
Asheville, NC 28806Get Directions
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Discover Central Bark Asheville – where your dog’s best life begins! You love your furry friend, and we understand the challenge of meeting all their needs. At Central Bark, we’re here to help your dog be healthy, happy, and well-rounded. Enjoy peace of mind as your dog spends a fantastic day with friends in our safe, loving environment.
Our Whole Dog Care approach focuses on nurturing your dog’s overall health and well-being throughout their life. Experience the heart of our approach with Enrichment Dog Day Care. We also provide dog boarding, grooming, training, and more, all aimed at helping you and your dog share the best life.
We recognize that dogs aren’t just LIKE family – they ARE family. As fellow dog parents, we take pride in treating every dog as if they’re our own. Welcome to Central Bark Asheville!
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Discover Central Bark Asheville – where your dog’s best life begins! You love your furry friend, and we understand the challenge of meeting all their needs. At Central Bark, we’re here to help your dog be healthy, happy, and well-rounded. Enjoy peace of mind as your dog spends a fantastic day with friends in our safe, loving environment.
Our Whole Dog Care approach focuses on nurturing your dog’s overall health and well-being throughout their life. Experience the heart of our approach with Enrichment Dog Day Care. We also provide dog boarding, grooming, training, and more, all aimed at helping you and your dog share the best life.
We recognize that dogs aren’t just LIKE family – they ARE family. As fellow dog parents, we take pride in treating every dog as if they’re our own. Welcome to Central Bark Asheville!
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Took our senior dog for boarding for the day. Easy access if you are visiting The Biltmore for the day.
Our dog has been going to Central Bark for overnight stays, daycare twice weekly and training classes. She has grown so much and loves every minute of being there! The owners are incredible and the entire staff treats the dogs as if they were their own, truly. Could not reccomend more!
Our golden gals loved central bark! We did too! The staff is warm and welcoming! The place is spotless! We’ll be back for sure!!! Highly recommend!
Central Bark is the best! We started our Pyrenees/lab mix pup, Jasper, in daycare and he has truly blossomed. He is naturally a shy, anxious, and sensitive pup and has a hard time meeting new people. The staff have been so patient, kind and gentle with him. It is really helping grow his confidence and we see him making huge strides out and about in town!
The staff and other clients are always so pleasant to chat with at drop offs and pickups which makes it feel like a sweet little community. Getting to go pick up Jasper at Central Bark is the best part of our day!
They also can accommodate our busy work schedules with early (6:30am) drop offs and late (7pm) pick ups. We are so grateful for the whole Asheville team!
The staff and other clients are always so pleasant to chat with at drop offs and pickups which makes it feel like a sweet little community. Getting to go pick up Jasper at Central Bark is the best part of our day!
They also can accommodate our busy work schedules with early (6:30am) drop offs and late (7pm) pick ups. We are so grateful for the whole Asheville team!
We LOVE Central Bark for daycare for our young pup Opie. He is always happy to walk in and greet everyone, he comes home tired, and most importantly, the interactions we and he have with the team here are outstanding. The loving attention they show to the pets in their care is evident in every interaction with the pups and their human counterparts. The special touches like birthday photo and options for fun add-ons during daycare days are the cherry on top.
Woody the Bulldog’s new favorite place
to hang out while mom is at work!
to hang out while mom is at work!
Frequently Asked Questions
How do you train a puppy?
Whether you’re crate training, leash walking, or 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.
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.
What should I bring to Doggy Day Care?
Once you have enrolled, we will need a copy of your dog’s vaccination records, which you can upload to your online account or bring with you on your scheduled first day. We also ask that your dog comes in on a regular 6-foot flat leash (no retractable or flexi-leads in the lobby) and a quick-release collar. Not sure what a quick-release collar is? No problem! We’ll be happy to show you on your first day. If your dog usually wears a harness while walking, you’re welcome to bring that as well.
If your dog typically eats a midday meal, you can bring it in an airtight container clearly labeled with your dog’s first and last names.
How does Central Bark mentally stimulate a dog?
At Central Bark®, our goal is to provide a balanced day of play, learning, rest, and love. Learning and mental exercise can happen in various ways, including training activities, brain games, scent work, and more. Our playgroups offer several hours of active playtime paired with learning opportunities during Group Play Skills. This way, dogs have plenty of time to socialize and get their energy out, while also exercising their minds through learning.
During one of your dog’s rest periods throughout the day, they are offered a rest period enrichment activity to stimulate their mind while encouraging healthy rest. These licking and chewing activities involve food rewards, such as frozen peanut butter KONG®. These activities engage their minds while helping foster quality rest.
Did you know? Scientific studies have shown that licking and chewing behaviors (especially those that involve food rewards!) are self-soothing, decrease heart and respiratory rates, and even release dopamine in a dog’s brain.
Training Tutor sessions stimulate the dog’s minds and bodies and help them learn important skills, behaviors, and tricks.
One-on-One Enrichment sessions give the extra attention dogs love and the freedom to use their senses and safely explore their instincts through interactive toys, puzzles, and games.
Did you know? 15 minutes of mental activity is equal to 30 minutes of physical exercise!
What are One-on-One Enrichment sessions?
Our One-on-One Enrichment sessions give your dog the freedom to safely explore their senses with an Enrichment Specialist. They’ll get the personal attention they love, supplemented with interactive toys, puzzles, and games that exercise their bodies and minds. They can also level up their skills with fitness training and agility exercises if they’re ready for more.
Did you know? 15 minutes of mental activity is equal to 30 minutes of physical exercise!