Dog Behavior
Your dog: The unique individual

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

Dogs are intelligent, observant, and unique individuals. Part of the joy of sharing our lives with them is getting to...

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

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

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

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

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

Puppy Training Tips

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

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 Training, Dog Behavior, Dog Ownership

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

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

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Conquering Kilimanjaro

Central Bark, Central Bark Ownership, News

Conquering Kilimanjaro

Layne Pollard, Central Bark franchise owner in Gurnee, IL has always been an adventurous soul, but conquering Kilimanjaro was never...

At Home Dog Obstacle Courses

Central Bark, News, Dog Ownership, Dog Safety, Dog Training

At Home Dog Obstacle Courses

At home dog obstacle courses are a fun, easy way to increase your dog’s physical and emotional confidence! Offering our...

Help Your Dog Feel Calm During Car Rides

Dog Ownership, Dog Behavior, Dog Safety, Dog Training, Central Bark

Help Your Dog Feel Calm During Car Rides

Dog car rides are a necessary part of our dog’s lives! Many dogs view car rides as incredibly exciting and...

Tips to Keep Your Dog Fit During National Canine Fitness Month

News, Dog Ownership, Dog Behavior, Dog Health, Central Bark

Tips to Keep Your Dog Fit During National Canine Fitness Month

At Central Bark, we believe that keeping your dog active is an essential part of maintaining your dog’s health. Every...

Dog Bite Prevention Tips

Dog Education, Dog Socialization, Puppies, News, Dog Training, Central Bark

Dog Bite Prevention Tips

National Dog Bite Prevention Month takes place during April each year. Central Bark has some dog bite prevention tips to...

Here’s How to Have the Best National Puppy Day Ever

Central Bark, Dog Ownership, Puppies, News

Here’s How to Have the Best National Puppy Day Ever

It’s coming up on March 23rd and here at Central Bark we’re kind of puppy obsessed – so here’s how...

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Dog Ownership, Dog Behavior, Dog Training

Happier Walks with Our Dogs

Many dog owners daydream about taking relaxing neighborhood strolls with their dogs while enjoying the sights and sounds of nature....

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News, Dog Socialization

The Importance of Dog Socialization

It’s National Train Your Dog Month in January and with that in mind, we’re exploring the age-old discussion of “Nature...

New Year’s Resolutions for Pet Parents

News, Dog Ownership, Dog Enrichment

New Year’s Resolutions for Pet Parents

The start of the new year is a time to reflect on the changes you want to make with the...

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December is Safe Toys and Gifts Month

Did you know that December is Safe Toys and Gifts Month? Seems appropriate given that it is the gift giving...

Happy National Mutt Day!

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Happy National Mutt Day!

We like Big Mutts and we cannot lie…. Little mutts too. Mutts, they may not be pure bread, but they...

Welcome to Central Barksgiving!

Recipes, News, Dog Ownership, Dog Education

Welcome to Central Barksgiving!

When you settle down for Thanksgiving dinner this year, are you planning on including your four-legged best friend in the...

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