About Central Bark Asheville
Meet Lisa and Emily Fenster, a compassionate duo dedicated to making a positive impact. Emily, a seasoned paramedic with over ten years of experience, and Lisa, a dedicated speech therapist empowering children with disabilities, join forces to open Central Bark Asheville. The dynamic couple has three adorable dogs—Storm, Sir Charles (aka Chuck), and Blue—and wants to create a welcoming community hub where compassion, expertise, and furry friends come together.
When they’re not at Central Bark, you can find Lisa and Emily exploring the beauty of Asheville or indulging their artistic side in the River Arts District. Keep an eye out for these two on their scooters as they ride through downtown, and don’t forget to wave hello!
“We welcome you to join our Central Bark family.”
Emily & Lisa Fenster, Central Bark Asheville Franchise Owners
Meet Lisa and Emily Fenster, a compassionate duo dedicated to making a positive impact. Emily, a seasoned paramedic with over ten years of experience, and Lisa, a dedicated speech therapist empowering children with disabilities, join forces to open Central Bark Asheville. The dynamic couple has three adorable dogs—Storm, Sir Charles (aka Chuck), and Blue—and wants to create a welcoming community hub where compassion, expertise, and furry friends come together. When they’re not at Central Bark, you can find Lisa and Emily exploring the beauty of Asheville or indulging their artistic side in the River Arts District. Keep an eye out for these two on their scooters as they ride through downtown, and don’t forget to wave hello!
Awards & Achievements
Central Bark® Certified
Enrichment Dog Day Care
Our Family Photo Album
Frequently Asked Questions
The cost of your party depends on what you need to celebrate your occasion. You can rent space in our facility to celebrate, then bring in your treats and decorations. Or you can have us plan and run your entire event, complete with a special treat, party favors, hats, decorations, and more.
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Our dog socialization day care is built on a unique system of “flexible playgroups” to ensure a safe and positive social environment for every dog. We carefully match your dog with friends based on their age, personality, size, and play style, creating a balanced and stress-free environment. This is especially beneficial for day care for dogs with anxiety or shy puppies, as it provides a low-pressure way for them to build confidence and have a great time.
We have a team of very qualified individuals here at Central Bark®, including managers who are certified in Canine First Aid and CPR.
Even with such a proactive approach to safety as described above, scuffles between dogs can and do happen from time to time. Although this is a rare occurrence, dogs are animals and don’t always talk about whose tennis ball it is. If a scuffle does occur, staff are trained to intervene immediately by making a loud noise and separating the dogs involved as quickly as possible. For most dogs enrolled in our program, this is enough to stop the situation. If needed, we are also equipped with squirt bottles and a hose. Any dog involved in a scuffle will receive a cursory body check and play break to calm 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.
