Dog Behavior

What is a dog behavior assessment and why is it necessary?

Central Bark, Dog Behavior, Dog Day Care, Dog Education, Dog Enrichment, Dog Health, Dog Ownership, Dog Safety, Dog Socialization, Dog Training

What is a dog behavior assessment and why is it necessary?

A dog behavior assessment is a series of structured interactions with a prospective day care dog that are designed to…

National Dog Bite Prevention Week

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National Dog Bite Prevention Week

National Dog Bite Prevention Week (April 10-16, 2022) takes place during the second full week of April each year. With…

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Central Bark, Dog Behavior, Dog Day Care, Dog Ownership, Dog Socialization, Dog Training, News, Puppies

Doggy Day Care is not the right fit for my dog, and that’s OK!

Pet owners are sometimes surprised that while doggy day care can be an excellent environment for some, it is not…

Puppy Training Tips

Dog Behavior, Dog Education, Dog Enrichment, Dog Ownership, Dog Training, Puppies

Training a Puppy: Top Puppy Training Tips

Bringing home a new puppy is incredibly exciting! Making sure the training of a new puppy goes smoothly requires careful…

Why Dog Walking Makes You Happier

Dog Behavior, Dog Ownership, Dog Training

Longline Walks

Taking our dogs for longline walks (sometimes called “Decompression Walks”, a term coined by professional dog trainer Sarah Stremming) has…

Play tug of war with puppy

Dog Behavior, Dog Education, Dog Enrichment, Dog Ownership, Dog Training, Puppies

Should You Play Tug of War With Your Puppy?

For new puppy owners, whether or not to play tug of war with their puppy is a common question! Living…