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Central Bark®
Charlotte-Matthews

9600 Monroe Rd,
Charlotte, NC 28270Get Directions

(704) 261-3061


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Welcome to Central Bark Charlotte-Matthews

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Your bond with your beloved furry companion is truly special. You always want what’s best for them, even though it can sometimes be a challenge. That’s where Central Bark Charlotte-Matthews steps in to lend a helping hand. Count on us to provide the utmost care for your canine friend, ensuring their well-being, joy, and all-around fulfillment.

Bringing your dog to Central Bark Charlotte-Matthews ensures your peace of mind. They’ll enjoy quality time with their friends in a secure and caring environment. We’re proud to serve the Charlotte-Matthews community.

Moreover, our comprehensive approach to canine well-being prioritizes your dog’s health and happiness. We call it Enrichment Dog Day Care. Alongside this, we provide services like dog boarding, grooming, training, and more, all geared towards ensuring you and your dog enjoy your best lives together.

We recognize that your dog is a cherished family member. As fellow dog parents, we treat every dog as if they were our own. Rest assured, your pup will receive excellent care here!

Enrichment Dog Day Care

Enrichment Dog Day Care

Central Bark’s Enrichment Dog Day Care offers more than playtime — it nurtures your dog’s physical, mental, and emotional well-being. With small playgroups based on size, temperament, and playstyle, we create a safe, structured environment where dogs build confidence, learn good manners, and enjoy healthy socialization. Our enrichment activities, routine schedules, and trained enrichment specialists provide positive interaction, exercise, and rest so your dog goes home happy, tired, and fulfilled.

Enrichment Dog Day Care

Grooming

Grooming

Central Bark’s dog grooming salon and spa keeps your pup looking and feeling their best with personalized care. Our experienced groomers use positive handling techniques and premium products tailored to your dog’s breed, size, and comfort needs. From baths and blowouts to nail trims, teeth brushing, deshedding, and specialty add-ons, we strive to create a stress-free, comfortable grooming experience. Add a spa day to your dog day care or boarding for a fresh, clean pup at pick up.

Grooming

Boarding

Boarding

Central Bark dog boarding provides a safe, cozy home-away-from-home where your pup can rest comfortably while you’re away. Our team offers attentive, individualized care with plenty of enrichment, affection, and routine to help your dog feel secure. Each guest enjoys a clean, comfortable sleeping space, regular potty breaks, and caring supervision from people who know dogs well. Relax knowing your dog is safe, comfortable, and cared for like one of our own.

Boarding

Training

Training

Central Bark’s dog training helps to build confidence, manners, and lifelong skills using force-free, positive reinforcement methods. Our dog trainers offer classes for puppies and adults, from basic obedience to more advanced skills. Training can also be integrated into our dog day care for active learning, socialization, and mental enrichment. With individualized sessions and options during day care, pups learn through play, enrichment, and structure. The result? A calmer, happier dog with better habits at home.

Training

FREE Puppy Hour

FREE Puppy Hour

Central Bark’s Free Puppy Hour starts your puppy’s socialization the right way. This safe, supervised play session helps puppies build confidence, social skills, and healthy play habits during their most important developmental stage (8-16 weeks). Guided by trained enrichment specialists, puppies explore new sights, sounds, and friends while burning energy and learning healthy habits. Pet parents also get expert training tips and support. It’s a fun, stress-free way to nurture a well-rounded, confident puppy — at no cost.

FREE Puppy Hour

Dog Day Care in Charlotte-Matthews | Central Bark

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Your bond with your beloved furry companion is truly special. You always want what’s best for them, even though it can sometimes be a challenge. That’s where Central Bark Charlotte-Matthews steps in to lend a helping hand. Count on us to provide the utmost care for your canine friend, ensuring their well-being, joy, and all-around fulfillment.

Bringing your dog to Central Bark Charlotte-Matthews ensures your peace of mind. They’ll enjoy quality time with their friends in a secure and caring environment. We’re proud to serve the Charlotte-Matthews community.

Moreover, our comprehensive approach to canine well-being prioritizes your dog’s health and happiness. We call it Enrichment Dog Day Care. Alongside this, we provide services like dog boarding, grooming, training, and more, all geared towards ensuring you and your dog enjoy your best lives together.

We recognize that your dog is a cherished family member. As fellow dog parents, we treat every dog as if they were our own. Rest assured, your pup will receive excellent care here!

Central Bark Charlotte-Matthews staff and happy dogs surrounding a Charlotte's Best 2026 voting graphic with a QR code encouraging daily votes for Dog Daycare, Dog Boarding, Dog Grooming, and Dog Training.

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Vote Central Bark Charlotte-Matthews for Charlotte’s Best!

🐾We’re honored to be nominated!🐾 Central Bark Charlotte-Matthews has been nominated in the 2026 Charlotte’s Best contest, presented in partnership…

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Chappals, a brown and white Labradoodle, featured as Central Bark Charlotte-Matthews’ November Dog of the Month.

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November 2026 Dog of the Month: Chappals! 🐶

Help us give a BIG round of applause to Chappals, our November Dog of the Month!  This 2-year-old Labradoodle has…

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Join us for a tail-wagging good time at Pawsitively Matthews on November 7 from 10 AM to 3 PM at Stumptown Park! This fun-filled event celebrates our four-legged friends and the wonderful community that loves them.

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Pawsitively Matthews: A Pawsome Day in Stumptown Park! 🐾🐶

Get ready for a tail-wagging good time! 🐾 Pawsitively Matthews is back for another fun-filled day celebrating dogs, their people,…

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Daisy, a 5-year-old Labradoodle, smiling during her Central Bark daycare visit

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October 2026 Dog of the Month: Daisy🌼

Daisy, a 5-year-old Labradoodle, joined the Central Bark family in January 2023. She visits us each week for Enrichment Daycare…

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Cheyenne posing for her picture during Enrichment Daycare

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September 2026 Dog of the Month: Cheyenne 🤩

Meet Cheyenne, our sweet and lovable Dog of the Month for September! This beautiful 3-year-old Mix Breed has been a…

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August 2026 Dog of the Month: The Fantastic Fenway!

Fenway, a 4-year-old Shepherd Mix, has been a part of the Central Bark family since March of 2023. Fenway is…

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Frequently Asked Questions

Do you groom senior or special needs dogs?

Yes. Dog grooming for senior or special-needs dogs often requires extra time and gentler

handling. Contact us before scheduling your service to tell us about any concerns or

special needs, including joint issues, hearing loss, or vision loss.

What is small group play at Central Bark?

Central Bark uses small group play to create a safer, more personalized social experience for dogs in our care. Dogs are thoughtfully matched using factors such as size, age, energy level, personality, and play style. Smaller groups, supervised play, and rotating periods of activity and rest help our teams support each dog’s comfort, engagement, and individual needs throughout the day.

What happens if my dog gets into a disagreement with another dog?

The safety of every dog in our care is our top priority. Central Bark team members are trained to identify and interpret dog body language and behavior, monitor social interactions, and use positive reward-based techniques to redirect behavior and de- escalate potential issues. Our goal is proactive, preventative management that supports safe and positive play.

What are Rest Period Enrichments?

Rest Period Enrichments are calming activities offered during scheduled rest periods as part of the Central Bark Enrichment Day Care experience. These activities may include food-based enrichment toys and other activities that encourage dogs to lick, chew, engage their minds, and settle comfortably between periods of play. Rest Period Enrichment gives dogs an opportunity to recharge while still providing mental stimulation as part of a balanced day of play, learning, enrichment, and rest.

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