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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
Love this place. My pup runs to the door with tons of enthusiasm!
Jamie W3 months ago
Update 5/27/2026 – I tried various other boarding and day care places for my dog, but she did not seem to enjoy it as much as central bark! My puppy was always so excited and happily went into the central bark facilities. I will be bringing her back!
I’ve really tried to give Central Bark multiple chances, but after several disappointing experiences, I can no longer justify bringing my dog—or my money—here.
On two separate occasions, I picked up my dog with a strong smell of pee and literal poop all over her coat, which is completely unacceptable for a daycare setting. During another stay, I was supposed to receive a report card, which never came.
While I do appreciate that management has reached out after every incident, the repeated issues combined with the price increases make it clear that the quality of service does not match what they’re charging.
Today was the final straw. I came in for a groom and was quoted one price, only to be charged something totally different at checkout—including a matting fee even though my dog did not have matting. I ended up paying $75 for essentially a bath and blow dry, as the cut was not done how I asked, and the front desk employee had a noticeably poor attitude. They didn’t even attempt to rebook me or make things right.
Because of all this, I’ve decided to cancel my membership and take my dog elsewhere. I really wanted to love Central Bark, but the inconsistency, lack of care, and sub-par service have made that impossible.
Douglas Witherspoon3 weeks ago
I brought my dog to Central Bark Atlanta two years ago after seeing an advertisement for their Puppy Hour program. I was very impressed by the staff and the facilities, and my dog had a great time with other well behaved puppies.
Since then I have continued to bring my dog for Daycare, Boarding, and Grooming services. My dog has learned to be more social and how to play nicely and safely with other dogs and people, while also being well groomed. And all of this done in a safe environment where all of the dogs are well behaved and friendly. I am continually impressed by the staff being not just professional but warm and welcoming to my dog.
I would strongly recommend anyone looking for Daycare, Boarding, or Grooming Services to visit Central Bark Atlanta. And if you have a new puppy, visit them for Puppy Hour on Saturdays.
Mark Shuford3 months ago
Great friendly, caring staff. We’ve been there for 2 years and our pup has always been excited to get there, loved on when he arrives, and exhausted and happy when he is picked up. Great trainers as well.
Cindy Zenas3 weeks ago
Central Bark, Brookhaven is absolutely amazing at the care, attention and love they show our pup, Maggie. Would definitely recommend their services to anyone. This is Maggie after her day at Central Bark. She is exhausted.
T. Nichole Foster2 months ago
I’m keeping my rating because I love our groomer, Nick.. however every time I call to schedule grooming there’s always a new issue and it’s becoming old. Please stick by the same scheduling rules!!!!!
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.
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.
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:
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