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Congratulations, Ollie!
We would like to congratulate another summertime spitfire, Ollie, for clinching the title of August Dog of the Month! This…
Congratulations, Rocky!
With the Wisconsin Winter rolling in, our December Dog of the Month is sure to warm your heart with his…
Central Bark Blog
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…
Dog Health, Dog Ownership, Dog Safety
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…
Dog Education, Dog Ownership, Dog Training
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…
Central Bark, Dog Behavior, Dog Education, Dog Safety, Dog Training, News
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
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
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
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
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
We’re proud to announce that Robert W. “Bob” Crawford has been appointed as our new chief executive officer. This announcement…
Dog Behavior, Dog Education, Dog Enrichment, Dog Health, Dog Ownership, Dog Socialization, Dog Training, Puppies
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…
Central Bark, Dog Behavior, Dog Day Care, Dog Education, Dog Enrichment, Dog Health, Dog Ownership, Dog Safety, Dog Socialization, Dog Training
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, Dog Behavior, Dog Ownership, Dog Safety, News
National Dog Bite Prevention Week
National Dog Bite Prevention Week (April 10-16, 2022) takes place during the second full week of April each year. With…