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A Sweet Valentine’s Day Apple Treat

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This Valentine’s Day shower your dog in love and an extra special treat made just for them! These Cupid Pupcakes...

How to Properly Groom a Puppy

Puppies, Dog Ownership, Dog Health

The amount of grooming required for your pup varies greatly by breed and coat type. Of course, longer-haired dogs require...

What Vaccines Does My Puppy Need?

Puppies, Dog Ownership, Dog Health

Vaccinations Your puppy will likely need to have several vaccinations throughout its life to help protect against preventable diseases. These...

What is Dog Day Care?

Central Bark, Dog Socialization, Puppies, Dog Enrichment, Dog Training, Dog Day Care, Dog Health

Dog Day Care, such as that provided by Central Bark, satisfies a dog’s inherent need for exercise, socialization, and mental...

How to Read a Dog Food Label

Puppies, Dog Ownership, Dog Health

Food Quality and Importance They say, ‘we are what we eat,’ and if it is true for us, it is...

Puppy Socialization

Dog Health, Dog Socialization, Puppies, Dog Behavior, Dog Training

How do you navigate socializing your puppy during a worldwide pandemic? How do you strategically meet all of your dog’s...

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Dog Ownership, Dog Safety, Dog Health, Dog Education

National Pet Preparedness Month: Safeguarding Your Canine Companion

What is National Pet Preparedness Month? National Pet Preparedness Month, observed every June, is an annual campaign dedicated to raising...

Should you Board Your Dog for Summer Vacation?

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Should you Board Your Dog for Summer Vacation?

Is summer vacation about to start? For most families, this is an exciting time that leads to some much-deserved relaxation...

Conquering Kilimanjaro

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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

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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

Dog Behavior, News, Dog Ownership, 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

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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

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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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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

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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...

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