Aurora Fox Valley Local Blog
It’s all about the healthy, happy, whole dog.
Refer a Friend to Dog Daycare & Earn a $100 Gift Card
At Central Bark Aurora–Fox Valley, we’re big believers in the power of happy dogs and happy dog parents. Many of...
Why Winter Is the BEST Time to Start Dog Day Care
Winter in the Naperville and Aurora area has a way of throwing routines off – for people and dogs. Shorter...
January Dog of the Month: Winnie
Meet Winnie, our January 2026 Dog of the Month! This sweet girl brings big personality to Central Bark—she’s equal parts...
Best Interactive Dog Toys in Naperville & Aurora, IL
If you’ve ever watched your dog prance triumphantly through your Naperville living room with a slobbery orange ball or splayed...
Dog-Friendly Events in Naperville & Aurora This November
The weather’s cooling down, but there’s still plenty of tail-wagging fun dog activities to be had around Naperville and Aurora...
Halloween Fun at Central Bark!
It’s time to unleash some Halloween fun at Central Bark Aurora–Fox Valley! 👻 Bring your dog in costume between October...
Here Are the 5 Best Ways to Celebrate Did you know that September is National Responsible Dog Ownership Month? Hosted...
Sure, we’re dog people. We already believe that pets make us better humans. But did you know there is actual...
Dog Socialization, Dog Ownership
Every day is kind of a National Dog Day here at Central Bark, but we’re down for celebrating on August...
As a dog owner, we’ve all seen it. We know it’s real. A wagging tail, a playful lick, a spin...
It’s true, whether we like it or not. Summer is winding down and that means we’ll be trading lazy afternoons...
Dog Ownership, Dog Safety, Dog Health
Summer is still here, and we have a couple more months to go. If you live in the Southeast, the...
Dog Training, Dog Ownership, Dog Education
Dogs love walks. It’s pretty simple. They enjoy the exercise, as well as the mental stimulation, and it can help...
News, Dog Behavior, Dog Safety, Dog Training, Dog Education, Central Bark
To live a healthy and well-rounded life, dogs require physical exercise, mental stimulation, and a safe environment where they are...
The fast-growing doggy day care franchise has recognized unmet demand in Florida as the number of dogs in the sunshine...
With an in-depth background in the restaurant franchise industry and deep love for dogs, Jennifer and Steve Skomski decided to...
For nearly 20 years, Central Bark has drawn in dogs and their owners across the country to experience its Enrichment...
Firework stores across the country have seen a 200-300% increase in sales so far this year. So, what can you...

















