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
Not at all! It’s never too early or too late to begin building positive associations and using reward-based methods to teach your puppy new skills and behaviors.
Establish a training schedule now to help your puppy learn desired behaviors like walking nicely on a leash and basic cues like sit, stay, and loose-leash walking. Practicing these skills at home is critical, but it’s always a good idea to enlist the help of a professional to get a jump start teaching your puppy all the things you want them to know and set them up for success! Central Bark® offers everything you need to help you train your dog, including 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 offer everything you need to keep your dog clean, healthy, and comfortable at our Salon & Spa. Our expert groomers focus on creating a calm and relaxing experience your dog can enjoy.
We offer:
- Dog baths
- Dog grooming
- Dog ear cleaning
- Dog teeth brushing
- Dog nail trims
- Dog deshed treatments
- Dog brush outs
- Dog gland expressions
- And more
Make a reservation for your dog’s grooming session
Our top priority is the safety of every dog in our care. Our staff members are not only highly trained but also “fluent in dog speak,” which means they can read canine body language and behavior cues. Our rigorous dog day care safety protocols use a science-based positive reinforcement approach to constantly monitor and manage play. We believe in proactive and preventative care, working to de-escalate potential issues before they start, which is a key part of how dog day care handles disagreements and maintains a secure environment for all dogs.
It’s easy! Just find your local store and click Enroll Now to create your online account and complete our online registration form or call the location to speak with an associate.
To speed up the registration process, please have available: veterinarian contact information, an emergency contact (other than yourself or your partner), pet information & medical history, and credit card information (optional). We will ask you a series of questions about your dog’s training and social history. These questions help us get to know them and provide the best care possible.
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.
