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Puppy Hour Halloween Party - puppy costume contest

News, Puppies

Puppy Hour Halloween Party – Oct 28

If you’ve got a new puppy, this might be the cutest night of your fall. On Wednesday, October 28, from...

Pints for Paws dog event in Naperville

News

Join Us Oct 29 at Lazy Dog Restaurant – Pints for Paws

Every dog deserves a loving home, and October is the month we celebrate the ones still waiting for theirs. Because...

October 2026 Day Care Dog of the Month

Dog of the Month

October’s Day Care Dog of the Month: Sir Terrence

Congratulations to Sir Terrence, our October Day Care Dog of the Month! 🐾 Sir Terrence has been a Friday regular...

Day Care Dog of the Month at Central Bark

Dog of the Month

September’s Day Care Dog of the Month: Charlie

Congratulations to Charlie, our September Day Care Dog of the Month! 🐾 Charlie’s been part of the Central Bark family...

September specials at Central Bark

Dog Enrichment

September Specials: It’s Football Season!

September is bringing some football flavor to Central Bark Aurora-Fox Valley, with dog-friendly events, enrichment activities, and specials happening throughout...

Dog events in Naperville and Aurora

Dog Ownership

Dog Events in Naperville-Aurora: September 2026

Fall is right around the corner, but there’s still plenty of time to get your pup out and about before...

Central Bark Blog
Dog Daily Routine

Dog Behavior, Dog Health

When the school year starts and the house empties out at the same time every morning, your dog’s daily routine...

Why Is My Dog Tired After Daycare?

Dog Behavior, Dog Day Care, Dog Health

You pick your dog up from daycare, get home, and suddenly the usual chaos is gone. No zoomies. No squeaky...

How to Keep Dogs Cool During Summer?

Dog Behavior, Dog Health

Summer can feel like freedom for dogs: longer walks, brighter evenings, more time outside, more chances for summer fun. But...

How Do I Know If My Dog Likes Daycare?

Dog Socialization, Dog Enrichment, Dog Day Care

For a lot of pet parents, the first few daycare visits come with a quiet, nagging question: Does my dog actually...

Dog DNA Testing

Dog Ownership, Dog Behavior, Dog Adoption, Dog Health

Have you ever looked at your pup and wondered about their ancestry? Maybe you adopted a lovable mutt from a...

Doggy Daycare Anxiety

Dog Day Care

Some dogs struggle the moment you grab your keys, pacing, whining, or barking because they feel scared of being alone....

Young pups socializing safely to help determine when can puppies go to daycare based on vaccinations.

Dog Day Care

Bringing home a puppy brings excitement, playful energy, and many questions about raising a happy, well-adjusted companion. New pet owners...

Daycare Essentially Good for Dogs

dog boarding

For many pet parents, supporting their dog’s happiness and overall wellness is a top priority. As modern life becomes busier,...

Holiday dog portrait

dog boarding

As pet owners, our dogs rely on us not just for food and shelter, but for their overall well-being, including...

Origins of the Pack Animal

dog boarding

For many years, it’s been widely believed that “dogs are pack animals.” Many owners have wondered: Why are dogs pack...

Dog bored

dog boarding

If your furry best friend gazes at you with soulful eyes or paces the house, you may wonder, “Is my...

Dog being bathed with shampoo in a backyard by its owner.

News

This is one of the first questions many new pet parents have, and even long-time dog owners can wonder if...

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