Enrichment Dog Day Care
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Central Bark®
Grayslake
256 Commerce Dr,
Grayslake, IL 60030Get Directions
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Welcome to Central Bark Grayslake! Our furry best friends hold a special place in our hearts. We understand the importance of giving them the best life possible. However, it can be tough to meet all their needs.
That’s where Central Bark comes in. We’re here to provide the love and care your dog deserves, helping them stay healthy, happy, and well-rounded. When you bring your dog to Central Bark Grayslake, you can relax, knowing they’ll have a fantastic day with their friends in a safe and loving environment.
Our approach, called Whole Dog Care, focuses on nurturing and enhancing your dog’s overall health and well-being throughout their life. The centerpiece of our approach is our Enrichment Dog Day Care program. But that’s not all – we also offer dog boarding, baths, grooming, a market for supplies, training, and more. Our mission is to help you and your dog live your best lives together.
We understand that dogs aren’t just LIKE family – they ARE family. As fellow dog parents, we take pride in treating every dog as if they were our own.
Grooming
Boarding
Training
FREE Puppy Hour
Welcome to Central Bark Grayslake! Our furry best friends hold a special place in our hearts. We understand the importance of giving them the best life possible. However, it can be tough to meet all their needs.
That’s where Central Bark comes in. We’re here to provide the love and care your dog deserves, helping them stay healthy, happy, and well-rounded. When you bring your dog to Central Bark Grayslake, you can relax, knowing they’ll have a fantastic day with their friends in a safe and loving environment.
Our approach, called Whole Dog Care, focuses on nurturing and enhancing your dog’s overall health and well-being throughout their life. The centerpiece of our approach is our Enrichment Dog Day Care program. But that’s not all – we also offer dog boarding, baths, grooming, a market for supplies, training, and more. Our mission is to help you and your dog live your best lives together.
We understand that dogs aren’t just LIKE family – they ARE family. As fellow dog parents, we take pride in treating every dog as if they were our own.
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Love Central Bark grooming. I’ve been taking my mini golden doodle there for many years. The entire staff is helpful, accommodating and friendly and Vanessa does a fabulous job grooming my little one. Ten out of ten.
We tried to take the summer off, but my little guy missed his dog and human friends at Central Bark. He loves his play time there.
We have been bringing our almost 9 yr old Lab mix for about 6 weeks now and he loves it! We can see positive changes at home. Holiday is so helpful and loves the dogs. Her customer service to humans and the dogs is outstanding! We also like be the convenience of being able to have him bathed and nails trimmed monthly.
Had my dogs nails clipped. In and out in no time! 1st time here Thanks!
We boarded our 2 labradoodles with Central Bark Grayslake for 2 weeks while we went on vacation to Italy. Fonzie and Roux have been regular daycare pups and overnighters there since they have been 10 week old puppies. The staff there is AMAZING and they treat our pups with so much love and care. While we were away, they gave daily private updates and posted daily pictures on their Facebook page. Since we were gone for a long period of time, our pups stayed in the luxury accommodations, which gave them enough room to explore, stretch out, and be stress free during their stay. Knowing they were in excellent care helped us have a relaxing and worry free trip. Big shout out to Central Bark Grayslake doggie handlers Holiday, Colin, Michelle and Ashley for taking such great care of Fonzie and Roux. They even arranged a bath for the pups on their day of pick-up so they were extra soft and cuddly when we brought them home. Thanks Central Bark! So happy you are part of our Grayslake community!
Manager Holiday G, front desk team, Colin, Michelle and Ashley, and ALL the highly trained handlers, uphold CB’s mission statement: To enrich each dog with mental, physical, and emotional care. How reassuring it is to drop my Boy Hunter off and know he’ll receive personalized care, lots of attention, and LOVE! Daily photos of dogs at play show the pups having a blast!
CB Grayslake offers daycare, training sessions, boarding with “suites” grooming, and pet supplies in a spotless environment. No icky smells here! Pricing is very reasonable
Thank you, CB Grayslake
…Hunter and I would be lost without you!
CB Grayslake offers daycare, training sessions, boarding with “suites” grooming, and pet supplies in a spotless environment. No icky smells here! Pricing is very reasonable
Thank you, CB Grayslake
…Hunter and I would be lost without you!
Frequently Asked Questions
How do dogs wind down from the flurry of activity and avoid potential conflicts?
Dogs nap quietly in their individual crates in the Nap Room, complete with classical music and aromatherapy.
Can I stay with my dog at the groomers?
You do not need to stay with your dog during their grooming appointment. Our expert groomers always aim to help your dog feel as calm and relaxed as possible during their bathing and grooming experience. If your pup is feeling a little unsure, ask our training team about ways to enrich their experience and help create positive associations by using positive reward-based training methods.
Make a reservation for your grooming session today.
How do you train a dog?
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.
Visit our Dog Blog for more helpful tips.
What’s a Behavior Assessment and why is it important?
As part of joining the Central Bark® family, our expert staff conducts a thorough behavior assessment at your local Central Bark store. These assessments help ensure that your dog is placed with a playgroup they’re comfortable with so they can play safely every day they’re with us.
This four-day evaluation, while your dog participates in our Enrichment Day Care, assesses your dog’s:
- Comfort and social skills with people
- Social skills and playstyle with other dogs to help determine the playgroup and play schedule they can benefit from the most
- Comfort in both indoor and outdoor play spaces
- Comfort in rest areas and a crate
- Ability to share resources like water and toys in social settings
- Level of comfort taking treats in social settings
This process gives us a chance to get to know you and your dog while your dog gets acquainted with their new favorite place away from home. Through the entire four days, your dog’s comfort and safety is our top priority.
Once your pup passes all the behavior assessment elements, you are welcome to sign up for any of our daycare services or a sleepover!
To schedule a Behavior Assessment for your dog, please contact your local store.
NOTE: Please bring all required signed forms, vaccination proof, and a collar and leash for your behavior assessment.