About Central Bark Charlotte-Matthews
A Cleveland, Ohio native, Jennifer moved to Charlotte, North Carolina in 2004 after graduating from St. Bonaventure University with a BBA in Marketing. After spending 14 years in the banking industry, Jennifer began to feel the pull toward a more fulfilling and dynamic career—one that didn’t involve spending her days behind a desk.
In 2013, life gave her a new kind of inspiration: a Boxer puppy named Annabelle. Like many pet parents, Jennifer struggled with the guilt of leaving Annabelle home alone all day. After discovering the positive impact doggy daycare had on Annabelle’s happiness—evident in her nub-wagging and “smile” at pickup—Jennifer had an “a-ha” moment. What if she could turn her passion for dogs into a business?
Driven by a desire to do work that brought joy to both pets and people, Jennifer set out on a journey that led her to Central Bark. In August 2020, she proudly opened her own Central Bark location in Charlotte, where she gets to combine her business acumen with her love for dogs—while also bringing her pup to work.
When she’s not at Central Bark, you’ll find Jennifer taking an Orangetheory class, enjoying time with her husband of 10 years, Steve, savoring the occasional glass of wine, or managing her energetic and sassy 1-year-old European Boxer, Mila.
“We welcome you to join our Central Bark family.”
Jennifer, Central Bark Charlotte-Matthews Franchise Owner
Meet The Team
Mallory
Mallory, a Rock Hill, SC native, graduated from Wingate University in May 2023 with a Bachelor of Science in Environmental Biology. Her passion for animal care and commitment to making a meaningful impact in the industry led her to begin her career at Central Bark that same month as an Enrichment Specialist.
Kirstie
A native of Charlotte, our groomer Kirstie is a lifelong animal lover and advocate with over a decade of experience in animal rescue, fostering, and rehoming. Her deep commitment to animal welfare has shaped both her personal life and professional path.
Awards & Achievements
Central Bark® Certified
Enrichment Dog Day Care
Our Family Photo Album
Frequently Asked Questions
Dog boarding prices vary by location, service, and length of stay. Contact your local Central Bark or explore its booking options to see available boarding services and current pricing.
Dog grooming prices vary based on factors such as your dog’s size, breed, coat type and condition, the services needed, and location. Choose your local Central Bark and select Book Now to share basic information about your dog and see starting pricing for available grooming services.
The right grooming services depend on your dog’s coat type, skin and coat condition, breed, activity level, and individual grooming needs. Services may include bathing, brushing, nail care, ear care, trimming, or a full groom. For an even better idea of which services may be right for your dog, choose your local Central Bark and select Book Now. You can share some basic information about your dog, explore available grooming options, and see starting pricing.
Safety is built into the Central Bark Enrichment Day Care program. Dogs complete our enrollment and Behavior Assessment process, and dogs enrolled in day care attend at least once per week to help maintain familiarity with the people, dogs, environment, and routine. Group play is always supervised, and our teams proactively plan staffing and manage play to support safe, positive experiences.
Central Bark® Whole Dog Care
Our whole dog care approach 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.
