Dog Education
What Is Your Dog Trying To Tell you?

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

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

Your dog: The unique individual

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

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

A dog behavior assessment is a series of structured interactions with a prospective day care dog that are designed to...

Puppy Training Tips

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

Bringing home a new puppy is incredibly exciting! Making sure the training of a new puppy goes smoothly requires careful...

Unsafe Holiday Foods

Dog Education, Dog Health, Dog Safety, Dog Ownership

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

Unsafe Plants for Dogs

Dog Health, Dog Enrichment, Dog Safety, News, Puppies, Dog Education

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

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Come Check Us Out at Petfest on September 23rd

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Come Check Us Out at Petfest on September 23rd

Live in and around Greater Milwaukee? Own a dog? Want a dog? Or just love dogs and all kinds of...

10 Friendliest Dog Breeds That People Love

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10 Friendliest Dog Breeds That People Love

Dogs have rightfully earned their reputation as our “best friends.” Their unwavering loyalty, boundless affection, and charming personalities make them...

The Top 5 Benefits of Fostering a Dog

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The Top 5 Benefits of Fostering a Dog

Here at Central Bark, we work and partner with countless animal shelters across all the communities in which we operate....

The Top 5 Ways to Celebrate National Dog Day

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The Top 5 Ways to Celebrate National Dog Day

National Dog Day is Saturday, August 26th, and it’s the absolute perfect opportunity to celebrate your furry friend that brings...

Microchipping Your Dog and Why It’s So Important

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Microchipping Your Dog and Why It’s So Important

As pet owners ourselves, we cherish our four-legged companions just as much as you. We do everything in our power...

Frozen Dog Treats to Keep Your Pup Cool All Summer Long

Central Bark, Dog Ownership, Recipes

Frozen Dog Treats to Keep Your Pup Cool All Summer Long

The dog days of summer just got a heck of a lot cooler. Frozen dog treats are a great way...

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Dog Education, Dog Health, Dog Safety, Dog Ownership

National Pet Preparedness Month: Safeguarding Your Canine Companion

What is National Pet Preparedness Month? National Pet Preparedness Month, observed every June, is an annual campaign dedicated to raising...

Should you Board Your Dog for Summer Vacation?

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Should you Board Your Dog for Summer Vacation?

Is summer vacation about to start? For most families, this is an exciting time that leads to some much-deserved relaxation...

Conquering Kilimanjaro

Central Bark, News, Central Bark Ownership

Conquering Kilimanjaro

Layne Pollard, Central Bark franchise owner in Gurnee, IL has always been an adventurous soul, but conquering Kilimanjaro was never...

At Home Dog Obstacle Courses

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At Home Dog Obstacle Courses

At home dog obstacle courses are a fun, easy way to increase your dog’s physical and emotional confidence! Offering our...

Help Your Dog Feel Calm During Car Rides

Central Bark, Dog Training, Dog Safety, Dog Behavior, Dog Ownership

Help Your Dog Feel Calm During Car Rides

Dog car rides are a necessary part of our dog’s lives! Many dogs view car rides as incredibly exciting and...

Tips to Keep Your Dog Fit During National Canine Fitness Month

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Tips to Keep Your Dog Fit During National Canine Fitness Month

At Central Bark, we believe that keeping your dog active is an essential part of maintaining your dog’s health. Every...

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