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Welcome To Central Bark Atlanta – Dog Day Care Services

Our cherished canine companions occupy a special place in our hearts, and ensuring their well-being is a shared priority. Central Bark Atlanta is the go-to choice for families seeking to provide their pups with the love they deserve.

Our Atlanta facility serves as a haven for dogs, offering a secure and nurturing environment where they can play. This ensures your peace of mind, knowing your dog is in good hands.

In our doggy day center in Atlanta, we embrace the “Whole Dog Care” approach. The aim is to support and enhance your furry friend’s overall health throughout their life. The core of this approach is the Enrichment Dog Day Care program, complemented by additional services such as boarding, grooming, training, market access, and baths. Our goal is to help you and your dog enjoy the best life possible.

Understanding that dogs are integral family members, we take joy in treating every dog with care and attention.

Central Bark
Atlanta

1940 Briarwood Ct NE,
Atlanta, GA 30329Get Directions

(404) 248-2275

Open Today 6:30 AM – 8:00 PM

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Tour Our Facility!

Dean F.
Been coming here since the start. Great staff, excellent grooming and they all really care about your fur kids!
Ivan M.
If you're looking for a place that makes your dog feel right at home and loved, this is the place! Not only is the staff knowledgeable and friendly but they genuinely care uniquely about every single dog. Plus the facility is always in top shape which is extra points!
Brittany A.
Our pups LOVE this place. I can't tell you what a God-send it is to have a place we can trust to care for our girls. We go once a week, and the staff know each dog by name and greet them with affection. Our pups are a handful (despite [...]
Courtney M.
My dog LOVES coming here! They always greet him by name and he is always so happy to see staff when we arrive. Drop off and pick up is always fast and easy, we love this place!
Alissa H.
After panicking, trying to find the perfect place to take my pup to be groomed, I found this place. I. LOVE. THIS. FACILITY. The staff is amazing and welcoming as soon as you walk in. They respond to emails and phone calls in a timely manner and your pup will [...]

Central Bark Atlanta Whole Dog Care

Our holistic approach to dog care provides personalized products and services. Each is designed to foster your dog’s physical, mental, and emotional well-being and happiness throughout their entire life.

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At the heart of our mission is the commitment to enhance your dog’s daily life with customized activities.

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Indulge your beloved pet in grooming sessions and delightful experiences meticulously crafted to spark joy.

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Provide your canine companion with a serene and cozy retreat through our Dog Boarding service, ensuring a peaceful stay.

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Explore our collection of dog essentials, including food, treats, toys, and more, all geared towards your dog’s overall well-being.

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Deepen your bond with your dog through positive training and interactive activities that instill vital skills.

How to get started

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Why do dogs LOVE
Central Bark Atlanta?

At Central Bark Atlanta, we have a deep understanding of what dogs crave, and that’s why they adore us! Here’s why:

  • Tailored Just for Them: We acknowledge the uniqueness of every dog, tailoring each day to meet their specific needs and preferences.
  • Whole Health + Happiness: Our dedicated staff provides personalized attention, activities, and rest, ensuring your dog is not only healthy but also happy and well-behaved at home and in the community.
  • Canine Communication: Our staff is fluent in “dog speak”! Trained in our science-based positive reinforcement approach, they ensure your dog receives the best care possible.
  • Safe + Clean: The safety and cleanliness of our facility are paramount. Stringent safety policies and cleaning procedures are in place to guarantee your dog’s well-being while in our care.
  • Trusted Loving Care: For over 20 years, families have entrusted us to enrich their dogs’ lives with a perfect blend of personalized attention, play, exercise, socialization, training, rest, and love.
  • A Bond for Life: A day spent apart from your dog can bring you closer. Witness the positive change in your dog’s mood when they return home happy and healthy, eliminating worries about leaving them alone again.

Dog Day Care. Reimagined.

Tailored to their individual needs, our program ensures a day filled with the right balance of play, mental and physical exercise, socialization, training, rest, and love. This holistic approach aims to keep your dog healthy, happy, and well-rounded.

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Flexible Playgroups

Small and large playgroup options allow us to match better your dog’s personality, needs, and preferences with the social atmosphere and amount of play they can enjoy and benefit from most.

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Group Play Skills

Group Play Skills are a fun and rewarding way for dogs to practice important skills like name recall, and behaviors like group sit and calmly going in and out of doors and gates.

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Rest Period Enrichment

Rest Period Enrichment sessions help dogs achieve a healthy balance. They can relax and recharge in their own private space with calming enrichment toys and healthy foods tailored to their preferences and diet.

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Circuit Training

An enrichment circuit of three 30-minute sessions with our Enrichment Specialist and a group of just five dogs. Sessions include Small Group Play, Canine Fitness and Agility, and Semi-Private Training Tutor.  

Frequently Asked Questions

What are One-on-One Enrichment sessions?

Our One-on-One Enrichment sessions give your dog the freedom to safely explore their senses with an Enrichment Specialist. They’ll get the personal attention they love, supplemented with interactive toys, puzzles, and games that exercise their bodies and minds. They can also level up their skills with fitness training and agility exercises if they’re ready for more. 

Did you know? 15 minutes of mental activity is equal to 30 minutes of physical exercise!

Learn more about Enrichment Doggy Day Care.

What dog grooming services do you offer?

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


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How do you crate train a dog?

For dogs, being comfortable in a crate is a life skill that is incredibly useful for them and their owners. If you have ever traveled with your dog or had the unfortunate experience of an overnight stay at the vet, knowing your dog is comfortable in a crate is immeasurably comforting. 

Crate training can take just days or a few months, based on your dog’s age, temperament, and past experiences with crates. The two keys to successful crate training are to keep the experience positive and go slowly.

When your puppy is not in their crate, keep the door open and reward them every time they choose to enter, even if you didn’t ask them to enter it. When crating your puppy, give them a safe enrichment item (like a stuffed Kong) that will keep them busy and allow them to self-soothe while confined. Remember that crate training should take place in a series of small, slow steps that will help your puppy become more comfortable.

Central Bark® offers everything you need to help you care for your new puppy. Our Enrichment Day Care gives puppies all the socialization, exercise, mental stimulation, and rest they need for a lifetime of happiness with you and your family. We also offer expert training and classes so you and your puppy can learn and bond together. 

Learn more about our training classes.

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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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