About Central Bark Demo

Michael & Lisa Roth are the proud new owners of Central Bark Orlando East, which is conveniently located 15 minutes from the Orlando International Airport near the 408 and Prior to purchasing Central Bark, Michael was in retail management while Lisa is a certified pet groomer. Combining their love for business and dogs, the Roth family looks forward to exceeding you and your pet’s expectations.

At Central Bark Orlando East, pets are family, and family deserves personalized pet care and exceptional customer service. Their lifelong dream of working and caring for dogs has been met, and they look forward to the opportunity to care for your pets as they would be cared for at home!

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

Mike & Lisa Roth, Central Bark Orlando East Franchise Owners

Meet The Team

Kristine

Manager

Kristine joined Central Bark Oak Creek in March 2025 as a part-time handler, bringing her background in customer service, management, and HR. Her passion and skills quickly stood out, leading to her promotion to manager in May. At home, she’s mom to two pups—Tetra and Jinx—and two kids, one into football and the other into dance and books. Kristine is dedicated to creating the best experience for dogs, families, and staff, and her love for this work shines through daily.

Marisa

Assistant Manager

Marisa’s Central Bark journey began in 2016 at the Milwaukee location, where she cared for Koren’s dogs, Macaroni and Cheese. During the pandemic, she became Koren’s household assistant and part of the family. In Aug 2025, she joined Oak Creek with Koren and her daughter, Winnefred. At home, Marisa loves her two pups, Pluto Alan and Ophelia Jean. With strong organizational skills and a passion for dogs, she aspires to be a trainer and open her own rescue.

Luke

Morning Lead Handler

Luke’s lifelong love of animals led him to this work, where he finds joy in caring for dogs and watching them grow. He especially loves welcoming new pups, helping them settle in, and seeing their confidence bloom. At home, he has Ryder, a bloodhound mix, plus two cats, and he’s a devoted uncle to his sister’s kids. Luke’s kindness, consistency, and heart shine through daily, making him an invaluable part of the Central Bark Oak Creek team.

Brittany

Dog Groomer

Britany started her Central Bark journey as a handler in March of 2024. She completed her grooming education at the end of February 2025 and immediately got to work, with a full grooming calendar. Her passion for dogs, natural grooming talent, and infectious positive attitude make her an exceptional groomer. We’re excited to have her with us and look forward to many years of working together!

Awards & Achievements

The Dog Gurus training

Our Family Photo Album

Lynn R.

Central Bark staff work with your dog's personality to acclimate them to the environment. Our Maggie is very timid, and they worked with her so that now she plays with the other dogs. She is worn out for the evening and the next day. Thank you, Central Bark!

Frequently Asked Questions

Can I purchase a single training session or do I have to buy a package?

Our Training Tutor and Enrichment services are available as add-ons to your dog’s day care visit, and while single sessions are available, packages are also offered for your convenience. Please note that prepaid packages are nonrefundable, and all sales are final. We recommend speaking with an associate to determine the best option for your dog’s training needs.

How are staff trained and what behavior management tools do they use in a playgroup?

Our staff is trained in dog body language and positive playgroup management techniques so they can respond proactively to help avoid issues between dogs. These tools include praise, treats, and work on important Group Play Skills daily like name recall, group sits, and going calmly in and out of doorways and gates. If a dog ever becomes overstimulated during play (just like kids do on the playground sometimes) we use these practiced skills to help redirect dogs into more desired behaviors (like coming to us and offering a sit for a treat) which gives the dog a chance to reset and calm down. When needed, we also utilize play breaks (a short rest in an individual crate) or in-group leash walks if a dog needs a little more help to bring their energy levels back down.

What are Rest Period Enrichments?

Rest periods can be paired with fun and interactive food toys (like a frozen peanut butter Kong) to create a rest period enrichment activity for your dog.

Not only are rest period enrichments fun and mentally stimulating for your dog, but they also help build positive associations and crating skills. Hence, dogs are calmer, quieter, and more relaxed. For dogs, being comfortable in a crate is a life skill that is incredibly useful for them and their owners.

Did you know? Scientific studies have shown that licking and chewing behaviors (especially those that involve food rewards!) are self-soothing, decrease heart and respiratory rates, and even release dopamine in a dog’s brain.

Learn more about Enrichment Doggy Day Care.

What is dog boarding?

Dog boarding gives your dog a safe and comfortable place to spend the night when they can’t be home overnight. It can last for just one night or for a week or more at a time.

At Central Bark®, we offer Sleepovers to dogs enrolled in our Enrichment Day Care Program. Sleepovers at Central Bark® provide your dog a calm, relaxing sleepover in a place they can feel comfortable and loved. Because they’re in a familiar place, they can feel less stressed about being away from home (and so will you). A full day of Doggy Day Care is included with your sleepover stay.

Our Stay-n-Play program (available at participating locations) offers boarding for dogs that have not enrolled in our day care program. Each overnight guest gets a restful night’s sleep, followed by a day of play, exercise, and plenty of TLC from our staff. Stay-n-Play guests sleep and play in their own designated areas.

Learn more about sleepovers at Central Bark.

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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.