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

The Dog Gurus training

Our Family Photo Album

Carolie Olkoski 2 months ago

We bring our seven year old anxious dog to Central Bark once a week, she has really loved it and has benefitted greatly from the interaction with the other dogs and the wonderful staff. Prior to Central Bark we had not tried daycare because of how anxious our dog had been around other dogs but this has really helped Luna and she is excited to get in the car and go every week!

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!!!

Andrada Pacheco 2 months ago

We had our Great Pyrenees mix Luna stay at Central Bark Danbury for Stay-and-Play over an extra long weekend. It was great experience. Our Loonie Toonie loved her time there, she was given lots and lots of love and individual play time and she always had a smile on her pup face. Drop off and pick up were very well organized. We will be back next time out family travels. Thank you, Carol and the staff! ❤️

Julie Poklemba 2 months ago

You Can Count on Central Bark Danbury!

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!

Preston Delta 2 months ago

We absolutely love Central Bark! The staff is caring, professional, and genuinely treats every dog like family. Our dog especially enjoys the supervised group playtime and comes home happy, tired, and clearly well cared for every time. The facility is clean, safe, and well organized, and we always feel confident knowing our pup is in great hands. They also have a great grooming facility as well. It’s important to note that Central Bark is structured to give your dog sufficient play time and rest periods. They also make sure each dog is compatible in their own play groups, which is very important to us. The highlight of our pup’s stay is receiving a text with pictures of our dogs, “smiling” and describing what a wonderful time they’re having. Carol not only knows your dog but knows the humans too! Central Bark is highly recommended to anyone looking for a trustworthy, loving, and fun environment for their dog!! We and our dogs are very happy with them!

Chris & Duane K.

Peggy Blumenthal 2 months ago

Bailey loved staying there! They were kind and attentive. Kept close on on her! Second time boarding.

Michelle Jaen 2 months ago

My dog Mia has been coming here for a while now and I’m so happy to have found them! You can tell that everyone who works there loves dogs and loves their job.

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💗

Frequently Asked Questions

What are One-on-One Enrichment sessions?

One-on-One Enrichment sessions give your dog individual attention with an Enrichment Specialist through activities designed to engage their mind, body, and senses. Depending on your dog’s interests and needs, sessions may include interactive toys, puzzles, games, scent-based activities, and other enriching experiences.

What is positive reward-based dog training?

Positive reward-based dog training teaches and reinforces desired behaviors by rewarding dogs for successful choices. Rewards are tailored to the individual dog and may include treats, toys, play, verbal praise, or petting. This approach helps dogs learn useful life skills while supporting a positive relationship between dogs and their families.

What kinds of behaviors and cues can my dog learn with a Training Tutor?

Training Tutor sessions can help dogs practice practical life skills and behaviors based on their individual needs. These may include cues such as sit, stay, down, wait, and leave it, along with skills such as calm door and gate behavior, name recall, and loose-leash walking. Your Central Bark team can help identify appropriate goals for your dog.

How do I book a day care, boarding, or other service in my online account?

Navigate to your local Central Bark website and select Book Now. Enter your phone number to log in or create a new account, then follow the prompts to Book New Appointment. Once logged in, you can also manage your account and pet information, submit updated vaccine records, view report cards, and manage upcoming visits.

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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.