Grayslake Local Blog
It’s all about the healthy, happy, whole dog.
Congratulations Tootsie!
Hooray it’s Tootsie! Tootsie is a lovely lab/pointer mix who has been coming to Central Bark since August 2013. Tootsie...
Congratulations Chloe and Midge!
Meet Chloe and Midge! They are sisters from another mother. Chloe is a ten year old westie and Midge is...
Congratulations Buddy!
Meet Buddy! Buddy is two year old Feist who has been coming to Central Bark five days a week since...
Congratulations Norman!
Meet Norman! Norman is a charming four year old boxer that has been strolling through our doors since April 2012....
Congratulations Casey!
Meet Casey! Casey is a beautiful ten year old English springer spaniel that has been coming to Central Bark for...
Congratulations Natalie!
Meet Natalie! Natalie is a fabulous three year old labradoodle that has been bouncing around Central Bark since May 2012....
While they’ve only been Central Bark franchisees for a few months, Mike and Lisa Roth have hit the ground running...
At the beginning of COVID-19, everything we thought we knew about the dog industry was upended. Typical customer patterns changed...
Dog Ownership, Puppies, Dog Health
The amount of grooming required for your pup varies greatly by breed and coat type. Of course, longer-haired dogs require...
Dog Health, Dog Ownership, Puppies
Vaccinations Your puppy will likely need to have several vaccinations throughout its life to help protect against preventable diseases. These...
1. Establish a Routine Like babies, puppies do best on a regular schedule. The schedule teaches them that there are...
Dog Enrichment, Central Bark, Dog Health, Dog Day Care, Dog Training, Puppies, Dog Socialization
Dog Day Care, such as that provided by Central Bark, satisfies a dog’s inherent need for exercise, socialization, and mental...
Dog Health, Dog Ownership, Puppies
Food Quality and Importance They say, ‘we are what we eat,’ and if it is true for us, it is...
There is no doubt that as a society we have spent more time with our beloved canine companions during 2020...
Dog Education, Dog Training, Puppies
Ever find yourself at home and bored out of your mind, staring at your phone or tv screen with your...
Dog Socialization, Dog Health, Dog Training, Dog Behavior, Puppies
How do you navigate socializing your puppy during a worldwide pandemic? How do you strategically meet all of your dog’s...
Dog Health, Dog Enrichment, Dog Ownership
Looking to make nail trims easier for your dog? Try building up to the actual nail trim incrementally and incorporating...
Want to know the number one thing you can teach your dog to strengthen every skill they know and to...

















