About 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.
Awards & Achievements
Central Bark® Certified
Enrichment Dog Day Care
The Dog Gurus training
Our Family Photo Album
Chris & Duane K.
When I drop off my dog Mia in the mornings, they call her by her name and I can tell my dog loves being there. The owner, Carol is super nice, kind and communicative. I love their daily daycare reports with photos of your dog and a small blurb of what your dog was up to that day.
I trust them and always know my dog is in good hands when she is there. They are truly the best! Highly highly recommended by myself, my husband and Mia💗
We have recently left Luna for 7 days of boarding and we felt at ease and confident that she would get her medications and she would be treated with patience and care. We could not recommend Central bark more!!!
We have been part of the Central Bark Danbury family since the very beginning, bringing our girl there at just 12 weeks old and watching her grow into the happy, social 1½-year-old she is today!
The socialization she gets with dogs of all sizes and personalities has been wonderful, and she absolutely loves the attention, care, and affection she receives from the team throughout the day. We’ve also appreciated the convenience of their grooming and boarding services, especially during our recent week-long trip in July when our girl needed a little extra TLC.
About five days into her stay, her nervous tummy got the best of her, and Carol and the team walked into quite a messy guest suite. Without hesitation, they cleaned everything up and cared for her as if she were their own. Carol even made her a special chicken-and-rice meal to help settle her stomach. Wanting to make sure everything was okay, she tried to arrange for a mobile vet visit, and when that wasn’t available, she personally took our girl to our family veterinarian in the next town over.
After the appointment, Carol brought her back to Central Bark, moved her into an upgraded suite with extra comforts, and made sure she received plenty of snuggles and reassurance. Thankfully, all of her tests came back normal, and the vet determined it was anxiety related. Before long, she was eating, drinking, playing, and back to her happy self.
As pet parents, getting a call that your furry family member is in distress while you’re away is heartbreaking. But Carol kept us informed every step of the way, reassuring us throughout the entire process and treating our girl with incredible compassion and care.
We are so grateful to have a Central Bark family we can trust and rely on. Thank you, Carol, and thank you, Central Bark Danbury, for going above and beyond. We couldn’t ask for a better place for our girl!
Frequently Asked Questions
Day care can be a good experience for many different dogs, but the right approach depends on the individual. Central Bark considers factors such as personality, confidence, age, energy level, play style, and comfort in different experiences. Our enrollment and assessment process helps the team determine whether day care is appropriate and how to set each dog up for success.
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.
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.
Central Bark dog training options are designed to accommodate different dogs, goals, and training needs. Depending on your Central Bark location and the training services offered, individual sessions, training packages, or other training options may be available. Contact your local Central Bark or explore its available training services online to find the option that best fits you and your dog.
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.