About Central Bark Franklin
Allen and Christy are the owners of the New Berlin, Madison, and Franklin Central Bark stores. They both have such a passion for animals and especially dogs. They have two sons Kai and Kane, 3 dogs and 2 cats. They have taken their passion and turned it into a career by owning their own Central Bark stores. Christy has previously worked in retail loan maintenance and Allen is currently a police fleet supervisor, with their expertise in these areas of finance and management they will help make Central Bark New Berlin and Central Bark Madison all it can be! They both strive to make Central Bark a place to talk about and have the parents and their pets leave with a smile on their faces each and every day!
“The greatness of a nation and its moral progress can be judged by the way its animals are treated.”
Ghandi
Meet The Team
Ailey
Store Manager
Ailey began working at Central Bark Franklin as a dog handler in July 2023, then quickly climbed the ranks becoming our Store Manager in March of 2026. Central Bark is her favorite place to be because she loves working with the pups. She finds them smart, silly and enjoys getting to know each one! Ailey doesn’t currently have any pets but would love to get a Golden Retriever someday. In her free time, she enjoys going to concerts and painting pottery.
Makenna
Assistant Manager
Hello, my name is Makenna. I have been working at Central Bark since July of 2023. I love getting to know all of your pups and learning their unique personalities. I have two dogs, Scooby and Milo. I also have a cat named Mowgli. My favorite dog breed is beagles, but I might be biased since I own two. I have been an animal lover since I was young, and this is the perfect fit for me. In my free time I enjoy reading and painting pottery!
Megan
District Manager
Megan has been working her way up with the Central Bark family since 2011. Megan has demonstrated her leadership skills, problem-solving abilities, and genuine love for the dogs, which lead her to begin a management position at Central Bark New Berlin in 2014. In 2018, Megan started overseeing the Central Bark Madison location. In 2022, Megan started to oversee operations at the Central Bark Franklin location as well, making her our District Manager.
Laura
Master Certified Dog & Cat Groomer
Laura started grooming at a young age as a JR AKC Handler and received a Master Dog & Cat Grooming certificate. She has been grooming in the industry for 3 decades. Safety is her first priority in grooming. Laura has trained 3 therapy dogs. She also has cats of her own. She has an OSHA certification and an associate’s degree in medical assisting. Her specialties include pets with special needs, aging pets and education.
Awards & Achievements
Pet Boarding
Dog Day Care/Boarding
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Central Bark® Certified
Enrichment Dog Day Care
Our Family Photo Album
Ailey is so attentive and takes extra care to make sure each dog has its own great experience, unique to its personality and needs. To be able to walk in and have my dog greeted by name every single day is such a great feeling. They also post pictures of all of the pups every day on their Facebook page. It’s the highlight of my workday checking for the post and looking at how happy my dogs are that day (I call it “puppy time!”).
Dog Grooming is also a godsend that I can drop my dog off and kill two birds with one stone. First, my oldest used to need to go to the vet to get his nails trimmed. The girls at CB have such a good rapport with him, though, that THEY can trim his nails! The groomer is also very good. Whatever shampoo they use smells SO good, and I don’t bring home my pups smelling like wet dog. How awesome is it that I no longer have to schedule separate visits at other locations for these services.
All in all, I highly recommend anyone with a pup, no matter breed or age, bring them into Central Bark. Your dog will get so much fulfillment! Don’t believe me? Looks at how happy my dogs are while at Daycare.
Frequently Asked Questions
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.
Positive reward-based techniques help puppies and dogs develop essential life skills and behaviors that will enrich their lives at home and day care. These methods set dogs up to succeed and reward them for performing desired behaviors. Rewards are tailored to the dog’s preferences and can include food treats, time to play with a favorite toy, or verbal praise.
After decades of experience using reward-based training, we know it’s the most humane and effective way of training dogs and addressing unwanted behaviors. It’s the best way to build a loving, trusting bond that enhances your relationship between you and your dog for a lifetime of happiness together.
At Central Bark®, our focus on positive reinforcement has never wavered. We continuously update our skills and policies to stay at the forefront of new advances in behavioral science and positive reinforcement techniques.
Learn more about our training classes.
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Dogs nap quietly in their individual crates in the Nap Room, complete with classical music and aromatherapy.
Sleeping in a new or unfamiliar environment can be stressful for some dogs. That’s why we offer sleepovers to dogs already enrolled in our Enrichment Day Care.
Sleepovers at Central Bark® offer 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 complimentary with your sleepover, so your dog can play with their friends after a good night’s rest.
Central Bark Whole Dog Care
Our whole dog care approach offers a full range of fun and personalized products and services. The aim is to promote your dog’s physical, mental, and emotional health and happiness throughout their entire life.
