About Central Bark Carol Stream
Dr. Mondrian Contreras graduated from the University of Florida College of Veterinary Medicine in 2010. He completed his internship at VCA Aurora / Berwyn Animal Hospital in 2011, after which he accepted an associate veterinarian position at Carol Stream Animal Hospital and became a practice owner in 2015. Dr. Contreras is passionate about teaching and is a member of Junior Achievement and the CVMA. He regularly gives lectures about his profession across Illinois and writes articles covering various animal health-related topics for Batavia Living Magazine. He writes children’s books and has created a video series to teach people how to care for their pets best.
Dr. Contreras is an extremely involved member of his community and hosts an annual Charity Dog Show event which helps raise money for people undergoing various hardships by providing some financial assistance for their pets’ medical needs. Dr. Contreras is the founder of VetBros Pet Education Charitable Fund, a 501c3 organization that helps people and their pets through education and financial assistance for medical care. Having been a collegiate athlete at the University of Illinois for four years (Football), Dr. Contreras is a very active alumnus and loves taking his wife, Bridget, and their four children, Matisse, Thomas, Khalil, and Aurelia, to Fighting Illini sporting events whenever possible.
“We welcome you to join our Central Bark Carol Stream family.”
Mondrian Contreras
Central Bark Carol Stream Franchise Owners
Meet The Team
Lorrainne
At Central Bark Carol Stream, we are beyond grateful to have Lorrainne as our general manager! From the very beginning, collaborating closely with Dr. Contreras and Bruce to turn their vision into reality, even before the construction began. With her extensive background as a certified veterinary technician, Lorrainne has dedicated her life to working with animals. Lorrainne has over 20 years of experience in the animal field, making her a true asset to our team.
Kathy
Kathy truly embodies the spirit of Central Bark Carol Stream. A jack of all trades, she excels in every aspect of her role Her passion for canine care shines through in everything she does.
With a warm smile and an infectious enthusiasm, Kathy makes every dog’s day brighter. Her ability to engage with our furry friends makes her an invaluable asset during playgroup sessions, where she helps teach important social skills and creates a positive environment.
Danielle
Danielle is one of our incredible dog trainers, and she’s truly a gem here at Central Bark Carol Stream. Not only does she help teach our pups amazing skills during playgroups, but she also plays a crucial role in helping our entire staff become better dog handlers by educating them and teaching them new techniques.
Katy
Katy, our incredible seasonal dog handler, truly shines like a rockstar at Central Bark Carol Stream! With a heart full of love for every dog she encounters, Katy has a special knack for giving each dog a unique pet name, adding a personal touch that makes their day even brighter.
Katy’s bond with the dogs goes beyond mere care; she treats each furry friend as if they were her own, establishing connections that foster trust and happiness in our daycare community.
Ashley
Meet Ashley, our head dog handler and a incredible trainer. Ashley’s work ethic is unmatched, and her mastery of canine body language and dog training helps us place each dog in the right playgroup for safe, happy socialization.
When she’s not expertly managing playgroups, Ashley is leading training classes that empower dogs to learn and live their best lives. Her passion for positive, practical training shines through in every session.
Grace
Grace brings warmth and dedication to her work as a dog handler. She truly cares about each dog she works with, always making sure they feel safe, happy, and loved. She has a gentle touch and a positive energy that the dogs respond to right away. She’s always eager to learn and grow, always asking questions and finding ways to improve her skills. We feel very lucky to have Grace on our team!
Lizzy
Lizzy is a dedicated dog handler whose love for dogs shines through in everything she does. She’s always willing to lend a hand, whether it’s helping a teammate or stepping in to make sure the day runs smoothly. Her positive attitude and teamwork make her an essential part of the team, and her care and attention to each dog show just how much she loves what she does. Lizzy’s reliability and compassion make a real difference every single day.
Awards & Achievements
Central Bark® Certified
Enrichment Dog Day Care
Our Family Photo Album
Frequently Asked Questions
Whether you’re crate training, leash walking, or potty training your pup, consistency is key. It’s crucial to establish a routine, practice positive reinforcement, supervise your puppy (especially when potty training), and avoid punishing your puppy when mistakes happen.
Central Bark® offers everything you need to help you train your puppy. We offer expert training and classes so you and your puppy can learn and bond together.
Learn more about our training classes.
Visit our Dog Blog for more helpful tips.
The best dog food will vary depending on each dog’s dietary requirements, medical needs, breed, and personal preferences.
Every item in our Central Bark® Market is specially selected to enhance your dog’s physical health and nutrition and provide enrichment, happiness, and comfort. We can help you choose from our selection of healthy and nutritious food that will give your pup the energy they need for a whole and happy life.
Call your local store or visit our Market today!
With a variety of training solutions available, training costs depend upon what kind of training you and your dog need.
Central Bark® offers everything you need to help you train your new puppy or older dog. Including group classes and Training Tutor sessions that can take place during day care. Our expert training and classes help you, and your dog learn and bond together.
Central Bark® Enrichment Doggy Day Care combines our industry-leading doggy day care expertise with the latest science-based activities and techniques. We personalize your dog’s day with fun, healthy, and well-balanced activities that appeal to their instincts and enrich their bodies, minds, and senses.
Each day at Central Bark includes exclusive options like:
- Flexible play groups allow us to match your dog each day with the social atmosphere and play schedule they can enjoy and benefit from most. This helps give them a healthy balance of play, rest, and learning and creates a safer social environment with a better quality of play. And our lower dog-to-staff ratios offer more individual attention, education, and love.
- Group play skills help dogs practice important behaviors and life skills like name recall, group sit, and calmly going in and out of doors and gates. These activities are fun and rewarding for your dog and help improve behavior and impulse control, prevent overstimulation, and creates a safer social environment.
- Rest Period Enrichments help dogs relax and recharge in their own private space with calming interactive toys and healthy food pairings tailored to their preferences and diet. It promotes physical and mental relaxation and can help them become more comfortable in crates by building positive associations.
- One-on-One Enrichment add-on sessions give your dog the personal attention they love, supplemented with interactive toys, puzzles, and games. Sessions are fun and rewarding, exercise their body and mind, and engage their senses. Add complexity with fitness and agility equipment.
- Training sessions during day care visits help your dog develop essential skills and behaviors like name recall, sit, stay, down, wait, leave-it, door and gate control, and loose-leash walking. Excellent for your dog and easy for you! Your dog will come home tired and well-socialized, with the training and skills they need to be a well-behaved member of your family.
Central Bark Whole Dog Care
Our whole dog care approach in Carol Stream offers a full range of fun and personalized products and services. To promote your dog’s physical, mental, and emotional health and happiness throughout their entire life.
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