Dog of the Month

Our monthly favorite dog

Congratulations Spanky, June Dog of the Month

Dog of the Month, News

Spanky is a 2 1/2 year old American Bulldog Pit Mix who has been coming to the Bark since March...

Congratulations to Henry, our May Dog of the Month!

Dog of the Month, News

Henry is a 2 year old Westie mix who has been coming to the Bark since December of 2014.  Henry...

Congratulations Kaner, April Dog of the Month

Dog of the Month, News

We were told that Kaner was in fact named in honor of Chicago Black Hawk, Patrick Kane.   And since the...

Congratulations Dalylah, March Dog of the Month!

Dog of the Month, News

Dalylah, a 2 year old All American Mutt is March’s Dog of the Month! Dalylah has been with the Bark...

Congratulations Cuddles, January Dog of the Month!

Dog of the Month, News

Cuddles, an almost 2 year old sharpei-lab mix is January’s Dog of the Month! Cuddles has been with the Bark...

Congratulations Otto, December Dog of the Month

Dog of the Month, News

Otto, a 4 year old Dachshund mix, is December’s Dog of the Month!  Otto has been with the Bark since...

Central Bark USA Blog

How Central Bark Helped this Orlando Couple Make their Dream of Small Business Ownership a Reality

Central Bark

How Central Bark Helped this Orlando Couple Make their Dream of Small Business Ownership a Reality

While they’ve only been Central Bark franchisees for a few months, Mike and Lisa Roth have hit the ground running...

How Central Bark Rebounded After the Onset of COVID-19

Central Bark

How Central Bark Rebounded After the Onset of COVID-19

At the beginning of COVID-19, everything we thought we knew about the dog industry was upended. Typical customer patterns changed...

How to Properly Groom a Puppy

Dog Ownership, Puppies, Dog Health

How to Properly Groom a Puppy

The amount of grooming required for your pup varies greatly by breed and coat type. Of course, longer-haired dogs require...

What Vaccines Does My Puppy Need?

Dog Health, Dog Ownership, Puppies

What Vaccines Does My Puppy Need?

Vaccinations Your puppy will likely need to have several vaccinations throughout its life to help protect against preventable diseases. These...

brown puppy at puppy hour

Dog Training, Puppies

Six Keys to Successful Puppy Housetraining

1. Establish a Routine Like babies, puppies do best on a regular schedule. The schedule teaches them that there are...

What is Dog Day Care?

Dog Enrichment, Central Bark, Dog Health, Dog Day Care, Dog Training, Puppies, Dog Socialization

What is Dog Day Care?

Dog Day Care, such as that provided by Central Bark, satisfies a dog’s inherent need for exercise, socialization, and mental...

How to Read a Dog Food Label

Dog Health, Dog Ownership, Puppies

How to Read a Dog Food Label

Food Quality and Importance They say, ‘we are what we eat,’ and if it is true for us, it is...

Dog Parent’s New Year’s Resolutions

Dog Ownership

Dog Parent’s New Year’s Resolutions

There is no doubt that as a society we have spent more time with our beloved canine companions during 2020...

Train Your Dog Month

Dog Education, Dog Training, Puppies

Train Your Dog Month

Ever find yourself at home and bored out of your mind, staring at your phone or tv screen with your...

Puppy Socialization

Dog Socialization, Dog Health, Dog Training, Dog Behavior, Puppies

Puppy Socialization

How do you navigate socializing your puppy during a worldwide pandemic? How do you strategically meet all of your dog’s...

Easier Dog Nail Trims

Dog Health, Dog Enrichment, Dog Ownership

Easier Dog Nail Trims

Looking to make nail trims easier for your dog? Try building up to the actual nail trim incrementally and incorporating...

The Skill Every Dog Needs!

Dog Behavior, Dog Training

The Skill Every Dog Needs!

Want to know the number one thing you can teach your dog to strengthen every skill they know and to...

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