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Halloween Tips

Dog Ownership, Dog Safety, Dog Health

Monsters and Zombies and Ghouls, Oh My!  Fall is finally here!  Who can resist the fun scarves, warm campfires, and...

Dog Adoption Tips

Dog Ownership, Dog Safety, Dog Adoption, Dog Health

October is National Adopt a Shelter Dog Month!  Here are some tips for what to do before adopting a dog!...

Traveling Without Your Dog

Dog Enrichment, Dog Ownership, Dog Day Care, Dog Health

Planning a vacation and worried about leaving your dog home? Will they be sad?  Will they be lonely?  Well, it...

Favorite Fresh Foods for Your Dog

Dog Enrichment, Dog Health

We all know that eating fresh fruits and vegetables are part of maintaining a healthy, balanced diet and are loaded...

National Check the Chip Day is August 15th

Dog Ownership, Dog Safety, Dog Health

Is your dog or cat microchipped?  When was the last time you updated their microchip information?  Today is National Check...

Things to Know About Dogs and Heat Stroke

Dog Health, Dog Safety

Summer?  Is that you?  It’s been a cold and rainy spring in the Midwest, but recent warm temperatures mean that...

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

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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...

Central Bark Set to Accelerate Franchise Growth After Strategic Investment by NewSpring

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Central Bark Set to Accelerate Franchise Growth After Strategic Investment by NewSpring

By partnering with NewSpring, we’ve positioned ourselves to accelerate growth, increase brand awareness, and strengthen our mission to provide an...

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

Decompression Walks for Dogs

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

A special treat for your dog to celebrate the holiday season!

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A special treat for your dog to celebrate the holiday season!

When we are celebrating the holidays, we of course want to share the fun and joy with our entire family,...

Unsafe Holiday Foods

Dog Education, Dog Health, Dog Safety, Dog Ownership

Unsafe Holiday Foods

With the holidays upon us, it is important to remember that with the festivities comes delicious holiday foods! For our...

Unsafe Plants for Dogs

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Unsafe Plants for Dogs

Let’s take a look at which common holiday plants we need to be sure to keep away from our pets,...

6 Reasons Central Bark Pet Franchises Continues its Growth

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6 Reasons Central Bark Pet Franchises Continues its Growth

How to Grow Pet Franchises In 6 Steps A franchise brand doesn’t approach two decades in business without a successful...

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A Great Time to Own a Dog Franchises | Central Bark

Now is The Best Time to Own a Dog Franchises as Pet Owners Continue to Up Spending It’s no secret...

Play tug of war with puppy

Dog Education, Dog Training, Dog Enrichment, Dog Behavior, Dog Ownership, 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...

crate training a puppy

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

Tips for Crate Training a Puppy

Bringing home a new puppy is a process filled with excitement! Getting down to the nitty-gritty of training a puppy...

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