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Welcome To Central Bark Charlotte-Matthews – Dog Day Care Services
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
9600 Monroe Rd,
Charlotte, NC 28270Get Directions
cltmatthews@centralbarkusa.com
Open Today 7:00 AM – 6:30 PM
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Awards & Achievements
Central Bark® Certified
Enrichment Dog Day Care
Local News
Meet our Assistant Manager, Mallory!
Mallory, a Rock Hill, SC native, graduated from Wingate University in May 2023 with a Bachelor of Science in Environmental…
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Ricky – August 2025 Dog of the Month
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Read more >Central Bark Charlotte-Matthews Whole Dog Care
Central Bark Charlotte-Matthews is dedicated to providing top-notch care for your dog. Our holistic Whole Dog Care ensures your furry friend’s well-being in every aspect of their life, be it physical, mental, or emotional. Explore our personalized products and services tailored to make your dog’s life even more enjoyable!
Enrichment Dog Day Care
Our mission is to enhance your dog’s life with customized activities, adding extra excitement to each day.
Grooming
Spoil your furry friend with carefully curated grooming and delightful interactions designed to bring them joy.
Boarding
Provide your dog with a peaceful and cozy retreat through our Dog Boarding service.
Products
Explore a premium selection of dog necessities, including food, treats, toys, and more, carefully curated for their happiness and health.
Training & Enrichment
Strengthen your bond with your dog through constructive training and engaging activities, instilling essential skills and positive behavior.
How to get started
- Click Request Appointment
- Register Online
- We’ll contact you to help
schedule your first visit
Why do dogs LOVE
Central Bark Charlotte?
- Tailored Experiences: Each dog receives customized days to suit their unique needs and preferences.
- Complete Well-Being: Personalized care, activities, and rest promote health, happiness, and good behavior at home and in the community.
- Canine Communication: Our team, trained in a science-based, positive reinforcement approach, effectively understands and communicates with dogs.
- Safety and Cleanliness: Utmost safety and health are our top priorities, with stringent protocols and thorough cleaning routines in place.
- Trusted Affectionate Care: For over two decades, Central Bark has enhanced dogs’ lives with a balanced blend of attention, play, exercise, socialization, training, rest, and affection.
- Lasting Bonds: Witness the remarkable closeness that a day spent apart can foster! Your dog will return home content and in good health, alleviating concerns about leaving them alone.
Dog Day Care. Reimagined.
Enrichment Dog Day Care goes beyond conventional dog day care, incorporating cutting-edge insights from dog behavior science and positive training techniques. Your beloved furry friend can indulge in a day tailored for their enjoyment and well-being, offering a harmonious blend of play, cognitive and physical stimulation, social interaction, training, relaxation, and affection.
This approach promotes your dog’s comprehensive well-being, happiness, and overall growth.
Flexible Playgroups
Small and large playgroup options allow us to match better your dog’s personality, needs, and preferences with the social atmosphere and amount of play they can enjoy and benefit from most.
Group Play Skills
Group Play Skills are a fun and rewarding way for dogs to practice important skills like name recall, and behaviors like group sit and calmly going in and out of doors and gates.
Rest Period Enrichment
Rest Period Enrichment sessions help dogs achieve a healthy balance. They can relax and recharge in their own private space with calming enrichment toys and healthy foods tailored to their preferences and diet.
Enrichment Sessions
Personalized 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.
Frequently Asked Questions
The cost of your party depends on what you need to celebrate your occasion. You can rent space in our facility to celebrate, then bring in your treats and decorations. Or you can have us plan and run your entire event, complete with a special treat, party favors, hats, decorations, and more.
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Yes. Our day is broken up into areas of play, rest, feeding and more. And we always keep a watchful eye on canine good manners.
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.
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