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Welcome to Central Bark Fort Walton Beach
The bond we share with our furry companions is incomparable. Our love for dogs drives us to provide them with the utmost care and support. Still, meeting all their needs can pose challenges. That’s where Central Bark steps in, a trusted choice for families seeking comprehensive care for their beloved pets.
At Central Bark Fort Walton Beach, your dog will thrive in a secure and affectionate environment, spending quality time with their canine companions.
Our holistic approach, known as Whole Dog Care, is designed to promote your dog’s overall health and happiness. Central to this philosophy is our Enrichment Dog Day Care program, which focuses on nurturing your dog’s physical, mental, and emotional well-being. In addition to day care, we offer a range of services including boarding, grooming, training, and more. They are all aimed at enhancing the bond between you and your dog.
Recognizing that dogs are not merely pets but integral members of the family, we treat every dog with the same love and dedication as if they were our own. As fellow dog parents, we take pride in providing a personalized experience for each furry friend entrusted to our care.
Central Bark
Fort Walton Beach
35 Miracle Strip Pkwy SW,
Fort Walton Beach, FL 32548Get Directions
fortwaltonbeach@centralbarkusa.com
Open Today 6:30 AM – 6:30 PM
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As a busy professional in the military, I really appreciate how flexible they’ve been with my unpredictable schedule. They even offer a military discount, which is such a thoughtful touch. Knowing Max is in such a loving and supportive environment gives me total peace of mind.
If you’re in the area, this is hands-down the best spot to let your furry friend thrive. Thank you, Central Bark Team!
The facility is always spotless, safe, and full of happy, well-socialized pups. I love how they keep me updated throughout the day and even send personalized report cards about how Spot did. It’s obvious they truly care about every dog that comes through their doors.
If you’re looking for a place where your furry friend will be loved, cared for, and come home tired and happy, Central Bark is it. Thank you to the entire team for treating Spot like family! 🐾
Central Bark® Whole Dog Care
Our comprehensive Whole Dog Care approach provides an extensive array of tailored products and services. All are aimed at fostering your dog’s lifelong physical, mental, and emotional well-being and joy.
Enrichment Dog Day Care
Elevate your dog’s daily routine with tailor-made activities crafted exclusively for their enjoyment, injecting excitement into every moment.
Grooming
Treat your cherished companion to a lavish grooming experience, ensuring they remain content and impeccably groomed.
Boarding
Provide your dog with a serene and snug retreat through our Dog Boarding service, offering them a tranquil escape for ultimate relaxation.
Products
Browse through our curated collection of premium dog products, from nourishing foods to engaging toys, to keep your canine companion healthy.
Training & Enrichment
Deepen your connection with your furry friend through engaging positive training sessions and enriching activities designed to strengthen your bond.
Dog Day Care. Reimagined.
Experience Dog Day Care like never before with Central Bark Enrichment Dog Day Care. We’re revolutionizing the concept by blending our unmatched expertise with cutting-edge dog behavior science and positive training techniques. Your furry friend will indulge in a customized day filled with just the right balance of play, mental and physical stimulation, socialization, training, relaxation, and affection, ensuring they emerge as healthier, happier, and more well-rounded companions.
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
No matter how long you’ve had your dog, it’s possible to teach them new skills and tricks.
Whether you’re crate training, leash walking, or potty training your dog, consistency is key. It’s crucial to establish a routine, practice positive reinforcement, supervise your dog (especially when potty training), and avoid punishing when mistakes happen.
Central Bark® offers everything you need to help you train your dog. We offer expert training and classes so you and your puppy can learn and bond together.
Learn more about our training classes.
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Our top priority is the safety of every dog in our care. Our staff members are not only highly trained but also “fluent in dog speak,” which means they can read canine body language and behavior cues. Our rigorous dog day care safety protocols use a science-based positive reinforcement approach to constantly monitor and manage play. We believe in proactive and preventative care, working to de-escalate potential issues before they start, which is a key part of how dog day care handles disagreements and maintains a secure environment for all dogs.
With a variety of training solutions available, training costs depend upon what kind of training you and your dog need.
Central Bark® offers everything you need to help you train your new puppy or older dog. Including group classes and Training Tutor sessions that can take place during day care. Our expert training and classes help you, and your dog learn and bond together.
Even with such a proactive approach to safety as described above, scuffles between dogs can and do happen from time to time. Although this is a rare occurrence, dogs are animals and don’t always talk about whose tennis ball it is. If a scuffle does occur, staff are trained to intervene immediately by making a loud noise and separating the dogs involved as quickly as possible. For most dogs enrolled in our program, this is enough to stop the situation. If needed, we are also equipped with squirt bottles and a hose. Any dog involved in a scuffle will receive a cursory body check and play break to calm down.