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Bringing Home a New Puppy

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

Tricks and tips for bringing home a new puppy Bringing home a new puppy is an incredibly exciting time, filled...

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Dog Education, Dog Ownership, Dog Health, Central Bark

With April as National Pet First Aid month, now is a perfect time to ensure that you are fully prepared...

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...

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...

Dog Parent’s New Year’s Resolutions

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There is no doubt that as a society we have spent more time with our beloved canine companions during 2020...

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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

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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...

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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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