Dog Ownership
October is National Pit Bull Month

Dog Ownership, Dog Education

Since our inception, Central Bark has been committed to a just and inclusive world where no one discriminates based on...

Petting a Dog is Actually Good for You and Your Brain

Dog Ownership, Dog Behavior, Dog Education

If you own a dog, you already know that petting a dog it can just boost your mood and give...

Dogs Deserve Good Dog People – Here’s How to Be The Best Dog Person

Dog Enrichment, Dog Socialization, Dog Ownership, Dog Safety, Dog Training, Dog Health, Dog Education

We can all agree that dogs are simply the best and deserve the world. The undying loyalty and unconditional love...

September is National Responsible Dog Ownership Month

Dog Ownership, Dog Education

Here Are the 5 Best Ways to Celebrate Did you know that September is National Responsible Dog Ownership Month? Hosted...

Can Dog Ownership Help With Heart Disease Prevention?

Dog Ownership, Central Bark

Sure, we’re dog people. We already believe that pets make us better humans. But did you know there is actual...

It’s National Dog Day on August 26th

Dog Ownership, Dog Socialization

Every day is kind of a National Dog Day here at Central Bark, but we’re down for celebrating on August...

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Husband and Wife Team Become New Owners of Central Bark Broadview Heights, Ohio

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Husband and Wife Team Become New Owners of Central Bark Broadview Heights, Ohio

With an in-depth background in the restaurant franchise industry and deep love for dogs, Jennifer and Steve Skomski decided to...

Central Bark Positions its Franchisees for Multi-Unit Success

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Central Bark Positions its Franchisees for Multi-Unit Success

For nearly 20 years, Central Bark has drawn in dogs and their owners across the country to experience its Enrichment...

Preparing Your Dog For Fireworks

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Preparing Your Dog For Fireworks

Firework stores across the country have seen a 200-300% increase in sales so far this year. So, what can you...

Central Bark Appoints Robert Crawford as CEO

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Central Bark Appoints Robert Crawford as CEO

We’re proud to announce that Robert W. “Bob” Crawford has been appointed as our new chief executive officer. This announcement...

Your dog: The unique individual

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

Your dog: The unique individual

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

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

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

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 Health, Dog Safety, Dog Ownership, Dog Education

Unsafe Holiday Foods

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

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