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
Central Bark uses small group play to create a safer, more personalized social experience for dogs in our care. Dogs are thoughtfully matched using factors such as size, age, energy level, personality, and play style. Smaller groups, supervised play, and rotating periods of activity and rest help our teams support each dog’s comfort, engagement, and individual needs throughout the day.
The right grooming services depend on your dog’s coat type, skin and coat condition, breed, activity level, and individual grooming needs. Services may include bathing, brushing, nail care, ear care, trimming, or a full groom. For an even better idea of which services may be right for your dog, choose your local Central Bark and select Book Now. You can share some basic information about your dog, explore available grooming options, and see starting pricing.
Start by finding your local Central Bark and selecting Book Now. You can create or access your online account and follow the prompts to book your first service. Your local team will guide you through any required enrollment steps before your dog begins day care.
Central Bark provides a balanced day of play, learning, rest, and love. Dogs in Enrichment Day Care practice social skills and Group Play Skills, while additional enrichment can engage their minds through activities that encourage learning, problem-solving, exploration, and appropriate use of their senses. Optional services such as Training Tutor and One-on-One Enrichment can provide additional mental stimulation.
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.
