Enrichment Dog Day Care
Your Local Central Bark
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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Love the staff and trainers here, especially Adrian who is very knowledgeable. They all seem to really care about the dogs.
They were great with my Sam. He’s usually scared of strangers, but they were able to get him to warm up to them. It was his first time at doggy day care ever, and we needed to find a place to keep him while we went on a crab island tour. Excellent service and at a great price! Thank you.
Wonderful care and great service. Made feel like my dog really matters to them
We unexpectedly were required to board our dog when we arrived at Ft Walton Beach. First time our dog required boarding. Called Central Bark and Joslyn answered and went way above and beyond to help us. She even stayed over closing time to accommodate our needs.
The facility was spotless clean. Received daily updates with pictures of our dog and his daily activities. I can’t express how pleased and thankful we were to locate such a great place. I would highly recommend Central Bark to anyone needing boarding facilities for their dog!
Thank you Joslyn!
The facility was spotless clean. Received daily updates with pictures of our dog and his daily activities. I can’t express how pleased and thankful we were to locate such a great place. I would highly recommend Central Bark to anyone needing boarding facilities for their dog!
Thank you Joslyn!
Kobe (my Frenchie) acts like he works here now 😂 The second we pull up, he forgets I exist. That alone tells me everything I need to know.
The staff is amazing, super caring, and clearly loves the dogs. Kobe comes home exhausted, happy, and living his best life every time.
Honestly feels like I’m dropping him off at a doggy resort. 10/10 would recommend 🐶
The staff is amazing, super caring, and clearly loves the dogs. Kobe comes home exhausted, happy, and living his best life every time.
Honestly feels like I’m dropping him off at a doggy resort. 10/10 would recommend 🐶
Exceptional Care—Paws Down the Best!
Central Bark Doggy Day Care has been an outstanding experience from start to finish. As a veteran-owned business, they bring a level of professionalism, discipline, and care that truly sets them apart.
The facility is always clean, well-maintained, and thoughtfully designed for the dogs’ comfort and safety. One of the things I appreciate most is how thoroughly they vet all dogs—it gives me complete peace of mind knowing my pups are in a safe, controlled environment.
Their grooming services are top-notch, and it’s incredibly convenient to have everything in one place. The location is easy and accessible, which makes drop-offs and pick-ups seamless.
What really stands out, though, is the customer care. The owners are attentive, reliable, and clearly passionate about what they do. It’s rare to find this level of consistency and trustworthiness.
Paws down, I recommend Central Bark—nothing but the best for my dogs.
Central Bark Doggy Day Care has been an outstanding experience from start to finish. As a veteran-owned business, they bring a level of professionalism, discipline, and care that truly sets them apart.
The facility is always clean, well-maintained, and thoughtfully designed for the dogs’ comfort and safety. One of the things I appreciate most is how thoroughly they vet all dogs—it gives me complete peace of mind knowing my pups are in a safe, controlled environment.
Their grooming services are top-notch, and it’s incredibly convenient to have everything in one place. The location is easy and accessible, which makes drop-offs and pick-ups seamless.
What really stands out, though, is the customer care. The owners are attentive, reliable, and clearly passionate about what they do. It’s rare to find this level of consistency and trustworthiness.
Paws down, I recommend Central Bark—nothing but the best for my dogs.
Frequently Asked Questions
Why choose doggy day care for your dog?
There’s no bond like the one between our furry best friends and us. We love our dogs and want to give them the best life possible. But it can be challenging to fulfill all their needs to stay healthy and happy for a lifetime. Doggy day care gives pups a place to play and learn in a safe environment, with the socialization, mental stimulation, and physical exercise their minds and bodies need to stay healthy for a lifetime.
- Dogs get to socialize. Dogs are social creatures. Positive experiences with new humans, new dogs, and new environments are essential to a well-rounded pup.
- Dogs learn social skills. Dogs learn from other dogs – they’re always teaching each other what is (and isn’t) appropriate social behavior. Doggy day care staff can also help support safe play and practice healthy social behaviors.
- Dogs get more exercise. Exercise helps your dog maintain a healthy weight and muscle tone while improving their mood and providing a healthy outlet for their physical and mental energy, meaning they can be more relaxed at home.
- Dogs get human attention. Your dog will get the care and love they need while you’re at work or school.
- Parents get a break. Doggy day care can give you a day off from responsibilities, while your dog gets what they need to be a healthier, more well-adjusted pet.
Are the facilities well equipped with toys, bedding, and supplies?
Central Bark® has plenty of Kongs®, tennis balls and other toys for everyone. The dogs could ask for nothing more!
Are the dogs supervised at all times?
ABSOLUTELY
What do dogs do at doggy day care?
Central Bark® Enrichment Doggy Day Care combines our industry-leading doggy day care expertise with the latest science-based activities and techniques. We personalize your dog’s day with fun, healthy, and well-balanced activities that appeal to their instincts and enrich their bodies, minds, and senses.
Each day at Central Bark includes exclusive options like:
- Flexible play groups allow us to match your dog each day with the social atmosphere and play schedule they can enjoy and benefit from most. This helps give them a healthy balance of play, rest, and learning and creates a safer social environment with a better quality of play. And our lower dog-to-staff ratios offer more individual attention, education, and love.
- Group play skills help dogs practice important behaviors and life skills like name recall, group sit, and calmly going in and out of doors and gates. These activities are fun and rewarding for your dog and help improve behavior and impulse control, prevent overstimulation, and creates a safer social environment.
- Rest Period Enrichments help dogs relax and recharge in their own private space with calming interactive toys and healthy food pairings tailored to their preferences and diet. It promotes physical and mental relaxation and can help them become more comfortable in crates by building positive associations.
- One-on-One Enrichment add-on sessions give your dog the personal attention they love, supplemented with interactive toys, puzzles, and games. Sessions are fun and rewarding, exercise their body and mind, and engage their senses. Add complexity with fitness and agility equipment.
- Training sessions during day care visits help your dog develop essential skills and behaviors like name recall, sit, stay, down, wait, leave-it, door and gate control, and loose-leash walking. Excellent for your dog and easy for you! Your dog will come home tired and well-socialized, with the training and skills they need to be a well-behaved member of your family.