Enrichment Dog Day Care
Your Local Central Bark
Central Bark®
Carol Stream
160 West Elk Trail,
Carol Stream, IL 60188Get Directions
carolstream@centralbarkusa.com
Open Today 7:00 AM – 6:30 PM
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There’s no stronger bond than the one you share with your furry best friends. You love your dogs and want nothing but the best for them. However, meeting all their needs can sometimes feel like a challenge. That’s why families like yours place their trust in Central Bark Carol Stream. With us, your dogs receive the love and care they need to lead healthy, joyful, and well-rounded lives.
When you choose Central Bark Carol Stream, your doggy will spend their day in a safe and affectionate environment. We proudly serve the Western suburbs of Chicago, including Carol Stream, Bloomingdale, West Chicago, Glendale Heights, Wheaton, Winfield, Naperville, Bartlett, Geneva, and Glen Ellyn.
Our Whole Dog Care approach is centered around nurturing and enhancing your dog’s overall health and well-being throughout their lifetime. At the core of this approach is our Enrichment Dog Day Care program. Additionally, we offer services like dog boarding, grooming, baths, training, a market, and more. Our mission is to help you and your beloved dog experience the very best in life together. Your dog’s well-being is our top priority.
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There’s no stronger bond than the one you share with your furry best friends. You love your dogs and want nothing but the best for them. However, meeting all their needs can sometimes feel like a challenge. That’s why families like yours place their trust in Central Bark Carol Stream. With us, your dogs receive the love and care they need to lead healthy, joyful, and well-rounded lives.
When you choose Central Bark Carol Stream, your doggy will spend their day in a safe and affectionate environment. We proudly serve the Western suburbs of Chicago, including Carol Stream, Bloomingdale, West Chicago, Glendale Heights, Wheaton, Winfield, Naperville, Bartlett, Geneva, and Glen Ellyn.
Our Whole Dog Care approach is centered around nurturing and enhancing your dog’s overall health and well-being throughout their lifetime. At the core of this approach is our Enrichment Dog Day Care program. Additionally, we offer services like dog boarding, grooming, baths, training, a market, and more. Our mission is to help you and your beloved dog experience the very best in life together. Your dog’s well-being is our top priority.
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I have my Dog Gibby groomed by Liz at Central Bark! (Liz is fabulous and everyone is so nice there, that when it came time to board Gibby it was of course Central Bark!) I was extremely nervous because I normally have someone come to my house, however I am having new floors put in so that was not an option. I had a ton of questions, they took their time answering them. I was told that several people had cameras to watch him overnight, so that really calmed my nerves. I was sent pictures during the day from Ashley (What a sweetheart) so of course I sent them to my kids to assure them he was in the best place possible! I called several times and was always greeted with assurance, patience and they took time to talk with me!! (Gibby is a blind, senior dog with bad hips) I do not trust my dog with very many people, however I have already made an appt for next week! I would highly recommend, grooming, doggie day camp during the day and boarding at night! I love this place!!! Thank you for everything and for taking such good care of my best friend! 🥰❤️🙏🐾
My babies love this place 💕
Our puppy Luna loves Central Bark and can’t wait to go in when we take her. The staff will send pictures of Luna playing during the day and she’s always very tired when we pick her up at the end of the day.
We have a rambunctious year old schnauzer and the groomer does great with him and is very helpful
Very friendly and our dog seems to enjoy her time there, but their costs have really gone up since we first started using them.
Dogs of all sizes in the staff members’ expert care are provided with exercise & mental stimulation. They prioritize well being & safety in their clean facility. My dog & his little friends have so much fun here!
Frequently Asked Questions
How does Central Bark mentally stimulate a dog?
At Central Bark®, our goal is to provide a balanced day of play, learning, rest, and love. Learning and mental exercise can happen in various ways, including training activities, brain games, scent work, and more. Our playgroups offer several hours of active playtime paired with learning opportunities during Group Play Skills. This way, dogs have plenty of time to socialize and get their energy out, while also exercising their minds through learning.
During one of your dog’s rest periods throughout the day, they are offered a rest period enrichment activity to stimulate their mind while encouraging healthy rest. These licking and chewing activities involve food rewards, such as frozen peanut butter KONG®. These activities engage their minds while helping foster quality rest.
Did you know? Scientific studies have shown that licking and chewing behaviors (especially those that involve food rewards!) are self-soothing, decrease heart and respiratory rates, and even release dopamine in a dog’s brain.
Training Tutor sessions stimulate the dog’s minds and bodies and help them learn important skills, behaviors, and tricks.
One-on-One Enrichment sessions give the extra attention dogs love and the freedom to use their senses and safely explore their instincts through interactive toys, puzzles, and games.
Did you know? 15 minutes of mental activity is equal to 30 minutes of physical exercise!
Is boarding stressful for dogs?
Sleeping in a new or unfamiliar environment can be stressful for some dogs. That’s why we offer sleepovers to dogs already enrolled in our Enrichment Day Care.
Sleepovers at Central Bark® offer your dog a calm, relaxing sleepover in a place they can feel comfortable and loved. Because they’re in a familiar place, they can feel less stressed about being away from home (and so will you). A full day of Doggy Day Care is complimentary with your sleepover, so your dog can play with their friends after a good night’s rest.
What’s a Behavior Assessment and why is it important?
As part of joining the Central Bark® family, our expert staff conducts a thorough behavior assessment at your local Central Bark store. These assessments help ensure that your dog is placed with a playgroup they’re comfortable with so they can play safely every day they’re with us.
This four-day evaluation, while your dog participates in our Enrichment Day Care, assesses your dog’s:
- Comfort and social skills with people
- Social skills and playstyle with other dogs to help determine the playgroup and play schedule they can benefit from the most
- Comfort in both indoor and outdoor play spaces
- Comfort in rest areas and a crate
- Ability to share resources like water and toys in social settings
- Level of comfort taking treats in social settings
This process gives us a chance to get to know you and your dog while your dog gets acquainted with their new favorite place away from home. Through the entire four days, your dog’s comfort and safety is our top priority.
Once your pup passes all the behavior assessment elements, you are welcome to sign up for any of our daycare services or a sleepover!
To schedule a Behavior Assessment for your dog, please contact your local store.
NOTE: Please bring all required signed forms, vaccination proof, and a collar and leash for your behavior assessment.
What is dog boarding?
Dog boarding gives your dog a safe and comfortable place to spend the night when they can’t be home overnight. It can last for just one night or for a week or more at a time.
At Central Bark®, we offer Sleepovers to dogs enrolled in our Enrichment Day Care Program. Sleepovers at Central Bark® provide your dog a calm, relaxing sleepover in a place they can feel comfortable and loved. Because they’re in a familiar place, they can feel less stressed about being away from home (and so will you). A full day of Doggy Day Care is included with your sleepover stay.
Our Stay-n-Play program (available at participating locations) offers boarding for dogs that have not enrolled in our day care program. Each overnight guest gets a restful night’s sleep, followed by a day of play, exercise, and plenty of TLC from our staff. Stay-n-Play guests sleep and play in their own designated areas.