Dog Ownership
Puppy Training Tips

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

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 Behavior, Dog Training

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!

Dog Ownership

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 Ownership, Dog Safety, Dog Education

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

Play tug of war with puppy

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

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

crate training a puppy

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

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

Central Bark Blog

It’s National Dog Day on August 26th

Dog Socialization, Dog Ownership

It’s National Dog Day on August 26th

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

Tears of Joy – New Study Details Link Between Tears and Emotions in Dogs

Dog Behavior

Tears of Joy – New Study Details Link Between Tears and Emotions in Dogs

As a dog owner, we’ve all seen it. We know it’s real. A wagging tail, a playful lick, a spin...

August is Family Fun Month – Here’s How to Celebrate with Your Dog

Dog Ownership

August is Family Fun Month – Here’s How to Celebrate with Your Dog

It’s true, whether we like it or not. Summer is winding down and that means we’ll be trading lazy afternoons...

How to Protect Your Dog’s Paws from Hot Pavement

Dog Ownership, Dog Safety, Dog Health

How to Protect Your Dog’s Paws from Hot Pavement

Summer is still here, and we have a couple more months to go. If you live in the Southeast, the...

Why Dog Walking Makes You Happier

Dog Ownership, Dog Training, Dog Education

Why Dog Walking Makes You Happier

Dogs love walks. It’s pretty simple. They enjoy the exercise, as well as the mental stimulation, and it can help...

What Is Your Dog Trying To Tell you?

Central Bark, News, Dog Behavior, Dog Safety, Dog Training, Dog Education

What Is Your Dog Trying To Tell you?

To live a healthy and well-rounded life, dogs require physical exercise, mental stimulation, and a safe environment where they are...

Central Bark Looks to Expand Across Florida

News

Central Bark Looks to Expand Across Florida

The fast-growing doggy day care franchise has recognized unmet demand in Florida as the number of dogs in the sunshine...

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

News

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

News, Central Bark

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

News

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

News, Central Bark

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

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...

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