About Central Bark Fort Walton Beach

Meet the team behind Central Bark Fort Walton Beach: Daniel and Jossalyn, proud locals with a shared passion for pets and community.

Jossalyn brings expertise in veterinary technology and real estate entrepreneurship, holding an associate’s degree in both fields. Meanwhile, Daniel, a Florida native and veteran, holds associates in aviation operations and maintenance technology. He’s currently pursuing a bachelor’s in Entrepreneurship.

Both are certified in Pet First Aid and CPR, ensuring your furry friends are in safe hands. At home, they share their lives with Mini, a Staffordshire Terrier; Maisy, an Australian Shepherd; and Peanut, a lovable cattle dog mix.

Their vision for Central Bark arose from a desire to provide a space they’d love for their own dogs—a place dedicated to enhancing the lives of both pets and their owners. Now, they’re thrilled to merge their entrepreneurial spirit with their love for canine care, eager to serve the Fort Walton Beach community.

Daniel and Jossalyn can’t wait to welcome you and your furry companions to Central Bark!

“We welcome you to join our Central Bark family.”

Jossalyn and Daniel, Central Bark Fort Walton Beach Franchise Owners

Awards & Achievements

Central Bark® Certified
Enrichment Dog Day Care

Our Family Photo Album

We love the kisses!
Enough treats to go around
Play time and cuddle time
A staff that loves your dog
Always photo ready!

Frequently Asked Questions

How does Central Bark proactively address safety?

At Central Bark a proactive approach to safety is woven right into the fabric of our program. That is why we require that all dogs enrolled in our Day Care program pass our behavior assessment and attend at least once per week. This helps us ensure that dogs are social with other dogs & people and remain comfortable with all aspects of our program.  It also allows us to proactively staff so we can keep a dog to staff ratios low which also helps increase safety. Plus, play is ALWAYS monitored. Whether it’s a group of 2 dogs or 12 dogs, we never leave dogs unattended during group play.

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

Our trainers can help your dog learn a variety of essential life skills and behaviors during their one-on-one sessions. These include fundamental commands like sit, stay, down, wait, and leave-it, as well as more specific skills such as calm door and gate etiquette and relaxed loose-leash walking. The training is tailored to help your dog become a well-behaved and confident member of the family.

Is 5 months too old to train a puppy?

Not at all! It’s never too early or too late to begin building positive associations and using reward-based methods to teach your puppy new skills and behaviors.

Establish a training schedule now to help your puppy learn desired behaviors like walking nicely on a leash and basic cues like sit, stay, and loose-leash walking. Practicing these skills at home is critical, but it’s always a good idea to enlist the help of a professional to get a jump start teaching your puppy all the things you want them to know and set them up for success! Central Bark® offers everything you need to help you train your dog, including expert training and classes, so you and your puppy can learn and bond together. 

Learn more about our training classes.

Visit our Dog Blog for more helpful tips.

How much do dog parties cost?

The cost of your party depends on what you need to celebrate your occasion. You can rent space in our facility to celebrate, then bring in your treats and decorations. Or you can have us plan and run your entire event, complete with a special treat, party favors, hats, decorations, and more.

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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.