Dog Ownership
Easier Dog Nail Trims

Dog Ownership, Dog Enrichment, Dog Health

Looking to make nail trims easier for your dog? Try building up to the actual nail trim incrementally and incorporating...

Setting Your Dog Up for Separation and Confinement Success

Dog Ownership, Dog Behavior, Dog Enrichment, Dog Health

One of the greatest joys of sharing your life with a dog is their observable delight when you come home....

My Dog is my Valentine: 7 Ways to Celebrate Valentine’s Day with Your Dog

Dog Enrichment, Dog Ownership

Every year there’s a new Valentine’s Day movie that draws our attention to the relationships people have, or don’t have,...

DIY Stocking Stuffers for Your Dog!

Dog Ownership, Dog Enrichment

Everyone loves presents, including your dog! If you’re like me, you want to treat them to something special this holiday...

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 Health, Dog Ownership, Dog Safety, Dog Adoption

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

Central Bark Blog

Fireworks and Fearful Dogs

Dog Behavior, Dog Safety, Dog Health

Fireworks and Fearful Dogs

Many large celebrations and firework displays have been taken off the schedule this year in response to the pandemic the...

Dog Tricks for Stress Relief

Dog Behavior, Dog Training, Dog Health

Dog Tricks for Stress Relief

The pandemic has had a major effect on the lives of many, myself included.  And while I am very much...

Keeping Your Memorial Day Celebrations Dog Safe

Dog Safety, Dog Health

Keeping Your Memorial Day Celebrations Dog Safe

While you may not be celebrating Memorial Day at a parade, here are four tips for keeping your dog safe...

Setting Your Dog Up for Separation and Confinement Success

Dog Ownership, Dog Behavior, Dog Enrichment, Dog Health

Setting Your Dog Up for Separation and Confinement Success

One of the greatest joys of sharing your life with a dog is their observable delight when you come home....

Puppies Don’t Know the Word Pandemic: A guide to socializing your puppy during the pandemic

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

Puppies Don’t Know the Word Pandemic: A guide to socializing your puppy during the pandemic

Puppy and Pandemic.  Two words that are at odds with one another and create two very different pictures of daily...

My Dog is my Valentine: 7 Ways to Celebrate Valentine’s Day with Your Dog

Dog Enrichment, Dog Ownership

My Dog is my Valentine: 7 Ways to Celebrate Valentine’s Day with Your Dog

Every year there’s a new Valentine’s Day movie that draws our attention to the relationships people have, or don’t have,...

Holiday Kong Recipe

Recipes, Dog Enrichment, Dog Health

Holiday Kong Recipe

In your dog’s toy bin you probably have a Kong Classic or two. You’ve probably filled them with peanut butter...

DIY Stocking Stuffers for Your Dog!

Dog Ownership, Dog Enrichment

DIY Stocking Stuffers for Your Dog!

Everyone loves presents, including your dog! If you’re like me, you want to treat them to something special this holiday...

What your dog really wants for the holidays…

Recipes, Dog Enrichment, Dog Training, Dog Health

What your dog really wants for the holidays…

It’s that time of year!  Traffic jams in packed parking lots, lists of gifts to purchase, gathering ingredients to cook...

National Senior Pet Month

Dog Health, Dog Enrichment, Dog Training

National Senior Pet Month

Just a couple of months ago I was visiting the vet clinic for a routine exam for Karma, my 8-year-old...

Halloween Tips

Dog Ownership, Dog Safety, Dog Health

Halloween Tips

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

Dog Adoption Tips

Dog Health, Dog Ownership, Dog Safety, Dog Adoption

Dog Adoption Tips

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

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