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Welcome to Central Bark Danbury
There’s no bond like the one we share with our furry best friends. We love our dogs and want to give them the best life. But it can be challenging to fulfill all their needs.
That’s why families trust Central Bark®, where dogs get the love and care to help them be healthy, happy, and well-rounded. When you bring your dog to Central Bark Danbury, you’ll have peace of mind knowing they’re having a great day with their friends in a safe and loving environment.
Our Whole Dog Care approach aims to nurture and enrich your dog’s whole health and well-being – throughout their entire life. The heart of this approach is our Enrichment Dog Day Care program. We also offer dog boarding, baths, grooming, market, training, and more. All with the mission to help you and your dog share the best life.
We know that dogs aren’t just LIKE family – they ARE family. As dog parents ourselves, we take great pride in treating each and every dog like they’re our own.
If you need a place for daycare or boarding for your fur baby and want to feel confident that they are more than well cared for, this is the place!!! Tell all your friends too they will surely appreciate it!! 🐶💜
My dog, Athena, absolutely lights up with excitement whenever she knows we’re heading there. That level of enthusiasm says it all. Beyond just the fun, I’ve noticed real improvements in her behavior and socialization after her days at daycare. She comes home calmer, happier, and more balanced, which speaks volumes about the structure, enrichment, and positive environment Central Bark provides.
What really sets them apart as a business is how much pride they take in their work. They don’t just “watch dogs” they create a supportive community for pets and their owners. Their attention to detail, the clean and welcoming facility, and the personalized care truly make them stand out in the pet care industry. Central Bark isn’t just a daycare; it’s a place where you can trust that your dog is in the best possible hands.
The facility is exceptionally well run, clean, and organized, but what really sets them apart is the way they treat each dog like family. I could tell right away that Lila was not only cared for, but genuinely loved during her stay. She came home happy, healthy, and her sweet personality was just as bright as when I dropped her off.
Knowing she was in such good hands allowed me to relax and enjoy my time away. I am so grateful to the amazing team at Central Bark for going above and beyond. Lila and I are both looking forward to her next visit!
Absolutely the Best Doggie Day Care & Boarding Service!
I can’t say enough good things about this place! From the moment we walk in, the staff greets us with warmth and genuine excitement to see my dogs. They clearly love what they do, and it shows in the way they care for every pup.
The facility is spotless, safe, and thoughtfully designed — plenty of play areas, cozy napping spots, and enrichment activities to keep the dogs engaged. I especially appreciate the daily updates and pictures, which give me peace of mind when I’m at work or out of town.
When we board overnight, my dogs comes home happy, well-exercised, and calm — no stress, no anxiety, just a wagging tail. It truly feels like leaving him with family.
If you want a place where your dog will be loved, safe, and treated like a VIP, look no further. Highly recommend!
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.
Why do dogs LOVE
Central Bark?
- It’s just for them – Every dog is special. We tailor each day to your dog’s needs and preferences.
- Whole health + happiness – They’ll get all the personalized attention, activity, and rest they need. To help your dog be healthy, happy, and well-behaved at home and in the community.
- We speak dog – Our people are dog experts specially trained in our science-based positive reinforcement approach.
- Safe + clean – The safety and well-being of all our guests is our #1 priority. Our comprehensive safety policies and cleaning procedures help ensure your dog is safe and healthy every day they’re with us.
- Trusted loving care – For over 20 years, families have trusted Central Bark to enrich their dog’s lives with the right mix of personalized attention, play, exercise, socialization, training, rest, and love.
- A bond for life – It’s amazing how a day apart can bring you closer! Your dog will come home happy and healthy, and you won’t spend another day worrying about them home alone.
Dog Day Care. Reimagined.
Central Bark Enrichment Dog Day Care takes dog day care to a whole new level! It combines our industry-leading expertise with the latest dog behavior science and positive dog training principles. Your dog can enjoy a fun and healthy day tailored to them, with the proper amount of play, mental and physical exercise, socialization, training, rest, and love they need to be healthy, happy, and well-rounded.
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
Dog grooming helps keep your dog clean, healthy, and comfortable. It can include anything from a simple brush-out or bath to a full spa day, complete with a grooming session and nail care.
All dogs are unique. Just like humans, your dog deserves personalized grooming for their size, breed, coat type, and condition. Please ask an associate for details.
Make a reservation for your dog’s grooming session.
We have a team of very qualified individuals here at Central Bark®, including managers who are certified in Canine First Aid and CPR.
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.
Yes. We offer sleepovers to puppies and dogs enrolled in our Enrichment Day Care. 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 complimentary with your sleepover stay.