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Central Bark®
Eugene

750 McKinley St,
Eugene, OR 97402Get Directions

(541) 505-7101


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Welcome to Central Bark Eugene

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There’s no bond quite like the one you share with your furry best friend. Your love for your dog knows no bounds, and you want to ensure they live their best life. However, meeting all their needs can sometimes pose a challenge. That’s why families like yours place their trust in Central Bark.

We’re here to provide your dog with the love and care they deserve, helping them stay healthy, happy, and well-rounded. When you choose Central Bark® Eugene for your dog, you can rest easy knowing they’re enjoying a fantastic day with their pals.

Our approach, known as Whole Dog Care, is designed to nurture and enhance your dog’s overall health and well-being. At the core of this approach lies our Enrichment Dog Day Care program. But that’s not all – we also offer services such as dog boarding, grooming, baths, training, and even a market. Our mission is to assist you in providing your dog with the best possible life.

We understand that dogs aren’t just LIKE family – they ARE family. As fellow dog parents, we take immense pride in treating each and every dog as if they were our own. Your dog’s happiness and well-being are our top priorities.

Enrichment Dog Day Care

Enrichment Dog Day Care

Central Bark’s Enrichment Dog Day Care offers more than playtime — it nurtures your dog’s physical, mental, and emotional well-being. With small playgroups based on size, temperament, and playstyle, we create a safe, structured environment where dogs build confidence, learn good manners, and enjoy healthy socialization. Our enrichment activities, routine schedules, and trained enrichment specialists provide positive interaction, exercise, and rest so your dog goes home happy, tired, and fulfilled.

Enrichment Dog Day Care

Grooming

Grooming

Central Bark’s dog grooming salon and spa keeps your pup looking and feeling their best with personalized care. Our experienced groomers use positive handling techniques and premium products tailored to your dog’s breed, size, and comfort needs. From baths and blowouts to nail trims, teeth brushing, deshedding, and specialty add-ons, we strive to create a stress-free, comfortable grooming experience. Add a spa day to your dog day care or boarding for a fresh, clean pup at pick up.

Grooming

Boarding

Boarding

Central Bark dog boarding provides a safe, cozy home-away-from-home where your pup can rest comfortably while you’re away. Our team offers attentive, individualized care with plenty of enrichment, affection, and routine to help your dog feel secure. Each guest enjoys a clean, comfortable sleeping space, regular potty breaks, and caring supervision from people who know dogs well. Relax knowing your dog is safe, comfortable, and cared for like one of our own.

Boarding

Training

Training

Central Bark’s dog training helps to build confidence, manners, and lifelong skills using force-free, positive reinforcement methods. Our dog trainers offer classes for puppies and adults, from basic obedience to more advanced skills. Training can also be integrated into our dog day care for active learning, socialization, and mental enrichment. With individualized sessions and options during day care, pups learn through play, enrichment, and structure. The result? A calmer, happier dog with better habits at home.

Training

FREE Puppy Hour

FREE Puppy Hour

Central Bark’s Free Puppy Hour starts your puppy’s socialization the right way. This safe, supervised play session helps puppies build confidence, social skills, and healthy play habits during their most important developmental stage (8-16 weeks). Guided by trained enrichment specialists, puppies explore new sights, sounds, and friends while burning energy and learning healthy habits. Pet parents also get expert training tips and support. It’s a fun, stress-free way to nurture a well-rounded, confident puppy — at no cost.

FREE Puppy Hour

Dog Day Care in Eugene | Central Bark

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There’s no bond quite like the one you share with your furry best friend. Your love for your dog knows no bounds, and you want to ensure they live their best life. However, meeting all their needs can sometimes pose a challenge. That’s why families like yours place their trust in Central Bark.

We’re here to provide your dog with the love and care they deserve, helping them stay healthy, happy, and well-rounded. When you choose Central Bark® Eugene for your dog, you can rest easy knowing they’re enjoying a fantastic day with their pals.

Our approach, known as Whole Dog Care, is designed to nurture and enhance your dog’s overall health and well-being. At the core of this approach lies our Enrichment Dog Day Care program. But that’s not all – we also offer services such as dog boarding, grooming, baths, training, and even a market. Our mission is to assist you in providing your dog with the best possible life.

We understand that dogs aren’t just LIKE family – they ARE family. As fellow dog parents, we take immense pride in treating each and every dog as if they were our own. Your dog’s happiness and well-being are our top priorities.

Dog of the Month

Congratulations to our February 2026 Dog of the Month: Brownie!

At Central Bark Eugene, every dog brings something special to our pack, and this month we’re celebrating a truly unique…

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News

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Help Your Dog Feel Calm During Car Rides

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Doggy Day Care is not the right fit for my dog, and that’s OK!

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Shop Small.? Shop Local.

On this Small Business Saturday, Central Bark encourages you to visit some of our favorite local businesses. Support you local economy & community by opting to #shoplocal!

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Dog of the Month

Congratulations to our Dog of the Month: Leo!

Congratulations to our June 2021 Dog of the Month: Leo! Leo joined Central Bark Eugene in December of 2020 and…

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Frequently Asked Questions

What is dog boarding?

Dog boarding gives your dog a safe, comfortable place to stay overnight when they cannot be at home. Central Bark boarding options may include Sleepovers for dogs enrolled in Enrichment Day Care and Stay-n-Play for dogs that are not enrolled in the day care program. Availability and eligibility vary by location, so your local Central Bark can help you choose the appropriate option.

When should I start training my puppy?

Puppies begin learning from birth, and learning continues throughout their lives. For pet parents, training can start as soon as your puppy comes home with simple, age-appropriate skills and routines. Early training can focus on communication, positive reinforcement, household routines, social skills, and foundational cues. Central Bark also offers Puppy Hour, a free opportunity to help your puppy learn, socialize, and build positive early experiences while you connect with Central Bark professionals about your puppy’s needs.

How does Central Bark keep its facilities clean and safe?

Central Bark takes a proactive approach to maintaining clean, safe environments for the dogs in our care. Our locations are cleaned and disinfected daily using veterinary-grade disinfectants, and dogs attending our services must meet applicable vaccination and health requirements. Our teams also follow established safety practices throughout the day, including supervised play and structured play and rest periods. We encourage pet parents to contact their local Central Bark to ask questions or schedule a tour and see the facility firsthand.

What dog training options does Central Bark offer?

Central Bark offers positive reward-based dog training options designed to help dogs build practical skills, strengthen communication, and learn behaviors that support everyday life. Depending on your Central Bark location, training options may include Training Tutor sessions during day care and boarding, group training classes, and other training programs for puppies and adult dogs. Because training services vary by location, contact your local Central Bark or visit its website to explore available options and find the right training experience for you and your dog.

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