Your Local Central Bark

Central Bark®
Atlanta

1940 Briarwood Ct NE,
Atlanta, GA 30329Get Directions

(404) 248-2275


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Welcome to Central Bark Atlanta

Our dogs are more than pets — they’re family. At Central Bark® Atlanta, we understand how important your dog’s safety, happiness, and well-being are to you. That’s why local families throughout Atlanta, Brookhaven, and Druid Hills trust us to give their pups the personalized care and enrichment they deserve.

A Safe, Loving Home Away From Home

Our Atlanta facility is designed to be a haven for dogs — a secure, nurturing place where they can play, socialize, and relax under the supervision of our trained caregivers. Every visit brings you peace of mind knowing your dog is surrounded by people who treat them with kindness, patience, and genuine love.

Whole Dog Care for a Lifetime of Wellness

At Central Bark Atlanta, we follow our signature Whole Dog Care philosophy — a comprehensive approach that supports your dog’s physical, mental, and emotional well-being at every life stage.

Caring for Dogs Across Atlanta, Brookhaven & Druid Hills

We’re proud to be trusted by families across Atlanta, Brookhaven, and Druid Hills. Want to know what it’s really like to be part of our Central Bark family?

Take a moment to read what Atlanta dog parents say about us and see why so many pups can’t wait to come back through our doors.

Enrichment Dog Day Care

Enrichment Dog Day Care

Central Bark’s Enrichment Dog Day Care offers more than playtime — it nurtures your dog’s physical, mental, and emotional well-being. With small playgroups based on size, temperament, and playstyle, we create a safe, structured environment where dogs build confidence, learn good manners, and enjoy healthy socialization. Our enrichment activities, routine schedules, and trained enrichment specialists provide positive interaction, exercise, and rest so your dog goes home happy, tired, and fulfilled.

Enrichment Dog Day Care

Grooming

Grooming

Central Bark’s dog grooming salon and spa keeps your pup looking and feeling their best with personalized care. Our experienced groomers use positive handling techniques and premium products tailored to your dog’s breed, size, and comfort needs. From baths and blowouts to nail trims, teeth brushing, deshedding, and specialty add-ons, we strive to create a stress-free, comfortable grooming experience. Add a spa day to your dog day care or boarding for a fresh, clean pup at pick up.

Grooming

Boarding

Boarding

Central Bark dog boarding provides a safe, cozy home-away-from-home where your pup can rest comfortably while you’re away. Our team offers attentive, individualized care with plenty of enrichment, affection, and routine to help your dog feel secure. Each guest enjoys a clean, comfortable sleeping space, regular potty breaks, and caring supervision from people who know dogs well. Relax knowing your dog is safe, comfortable, and cared for like one of our own.

Boarding

Training

Training

Central Bark’s dog training helps to build confidence, manners, and lifelong skills using force-free, positive reinforcement methods. Our dog trainers offer classes for puppies and adults, from basic obedience to more advanced skills. Training can also be integrated into our dog day care for active learning, socialization, and mental enrichment. With individualized sessions and options during day care, pups learn through play, enrichment, and structure. The result? A calmer, happier dog with better habits at home.

Training

FREE Puppy Hour

FREE Puppy Hour

Central Bark’s Free Puppy Hour starts your puppy’s socialization the right way. This safe, supervised play session helps puppies build confidence, social skills, and healthy play habits during their most important developmental stage (8-16 weeks). Guided by trained enrichment specialists, puppies explore new sights, sounds, and friends while burning energy and learning healthy habits. Pet parents also get expert training tips and support. It’s a fun, stress-free way to nurture a well-rounded, confident puppy — at no cost.

FREE Puppy Hour

Dog Daycare, Grooming & Boarding in Atlanta, GA

At Central Bark® Atlanta, your dog deserves more than somewhere to wait out the day. We offer dog daycare, grooming, boarding, and training in Atlanta, GA — all under one roof, all guided by our whole-dog approach to care. Local families throughout Atlanta, Brookhaven, and Druid Hills bring their dogs to us because they know every visit will be safe, structured, and genuinely enriching. From energetic puppies to senior dogs, we meet each pup where they are and help them thrive.

A Safe, Loving Home Away From Home

Our Atlanta facility is designed to be a haven for dogs — a secure, nurturing place where they can play, socialize, and relax under the supervision of our trained caregivers. Every visit brings you peace of mind knowing your dog is surrounded by people who treat them with kindness, patience, and genuine love.

Whole Dog Care for a Lifetime of Wellness

At Central Bark Atlanta, we follow our signature Whole Dog Care philosophy — a comprehensive approach that supports your dog’s physical, mental, and emotional well-being at every life stage.

Caring for Dogs Across Atlanta, Brookhaven & Druid Hills

We’re proud to be trusted by families across Atlanta, Brookhaven, and Druid Hills. Want to know what it’s really like to be part of our Central Bark family?

Take a moment to read what Atlanta dog parents say about us and see why so many pups can’t wait to come back through our doors.

Nala is Central Bark Atlanta's September Dog of the Month!

Dog of the Month

Congratulations, Nala, our September Dog of the Month! 

This energetic little Lab brings the perfect mix of sweetness, silliness, and nonstop fun to every day at CBA. Whether…

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Black and white dog standing on green turf

Dog of the Month

Congratulations, Lincoln, our August Dog of the Month!

Mr. Linc has been pawtying with us since 2023, and while we are thrilled to celebrate him, we are so…

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Dog of the Month

Congratulations to Penny, our July Dog of the Month!

Miss Penny Pen Pen is an absolute delight to have in playgroup, making friends and finding playmates wherever she goes….

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Dog of the Month

Congratulations, Reeses, our June Dog of the Month! 

This sassy lady has stolen everyone’s hearts.  She comes in full of personality and love, with a ponytail or swoopover…

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Dog of the Month

Congratulations, Gerta, Our May Dog of the Month!

Congratulations, Gerta, our May Dog of the Month!  Ms. Sassypants herself is such a joy to have in Day Care…

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Congratulations, Credo, Our April Dog of the Month!

Congratulations, Credo, our April Dog of the Month!  Credo, now a grown man, started with us in Puppy Hour back…

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Frequently Asked Questions

How much does it cost to get a dog groomed?

All dogs are different, and like humans, your dog deserves grooming customized to their size, breed, and level of attention. For this reason, prices may vary by service and location.

Learn more about our Dog Salon & Spa.

What should I look for in a dog groomer?

An essential characteristic of a dog groomer is someone who makes you and your dog feel safe and comfortable.

Other things to look for:

  • Certifications – Groomers don’t need a license or certification to work. Still, these accreditations are often signs that the groomer has the necessary training and experience to care for your pup.
  • Experience with different breeds – Look for a groomer with experience with a variety of breeds and coats and the standard haircut for your dog’s breed.
  • Preparedness – A groomer should work with dogs of all ages and levels of experience with grooming. They should aim to help each dog feel as comfortable as possible with the grooming process. Suppose the dog or puppy becomes anxious or uncomfortable. In that case, the groomer should be able to suggest a plan for increasing their comfort over time with the use of a positive reward-based approach.

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Does the center maintain the same policy for sleepovers?

Central Bark® reserves sleepover services exclusively for dogs accepted into the daycare programs, so the same policies do apply.

What does a dog groomer do?

Our expert groomers always aim to help your dog feel as calm and relaxed as possible during bathing and grooming, making it an experience they can enjoy and look forward to. 

At Central Bark, we offer a wide array of services customized to your dog, including:

  • 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

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