About Central Bark Athens, GA
Meet Rick Weaver, proud owner of Central Bark Athens. After serving 20 years in the U.S. Navy, Rick built a successful career in IT operations before pursuing a new chapter that combines his passion for animals, family, and community.
Rick and his wife, Rose, have raised their two children around a shared love of pets and the outdoors. Their family includes two Siberian Huskies, Scarlett and Luna, and a cat named Nilah. Their pets are a big part of everyday life, joining the family on vacations and outdoor adventures. Scarlett and Luna have even tagged along on family trips to Disney World. As a locally owned, family-operated business, Central Bark Athens is proud to serve the pets and families of the Athens community.
Like many pet parents, Rick understands the importance of finding quality care you can trust. For their own pets, they seek out Fear Free veterinary practices and AKC S.A.F.E. groomers, always putting their animals’ well-being first. That same mindset inspired Rick to open Central Bark Athens and create a place where local families can feel confident their dogs are safe, happy, and well cared for.
Combining his lifelong love of animals with years of leadership experience, Rick is committed to creating a welcoming environment where dogs can play, learn, and thrive while giving pet parents peace of mind.
Awards & Achievements
Central Bark® Certified
Enrichment Dog Day Care
The Dog Gurus training
Our Family Photo Album
Frequently Asked Questions
Sleeping in a new or unfamiliar environment can be stressful for some dogs. That’s why we offer sleepovers to dogs already enrolled in our Enrichment Day Care.
Sleepovers at Central Bark® offer your dog a calm, relaxing sleepover in a place they can feel comfortable and loved. Because they’re in a familiar place, they can feel less stressed about being away from home (and so will you). A full day of Doggy Day Care is complimentary with your sleepover, so your dog can play with their friends after a good night’s rest.
No. At Central Bark®, we never sedate dogs in our salon. Our expert groomers always aim to help your dog feel as calm and relaxed as possible during their bathing and grooming experience.
Suppose your dog has shown extreme stress or anxiety toward grooming in the past. In that case, we suggest speaking with a trusted veterinarian and one of our reward-based trainers about how we can best support your dog.
Make a reservation for your dog’s grooming session
Your dog deserves to be pampered. Our full-service dog grooming salon is fully equipped to include anything from a simple brush-out or bath to a full spa day, a grooming session.
All dogs are unique. Just like humans, your dog deserves personalized grooming for their size, breed, coat type, and condition. Please ask an associate for details.
Make a reservation for your dog’s grooming session
Central Bark® reserves sleepover services exclusively for dogs accepted into the daycare programs, so the same policies do apply.
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.
