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Congratulations Dazey, November Dog of the Month!

Dog of the Month, News

Dazey is a pitbull who will be 3 years old on the 17th of this month.  She has been coming...

Congratulations Duncan, October Dog of the Month!

Dog of the Month, News

Duncan is a one and a half year old Golden Retriever. He has been coming to the Bark since December...

Congratulations Spirit, September Dog of the Month!

Dog of the Month, News

Spirit is a 7 year old Shepherd-Cattle Dog Mix. She has been coming to the Bark since January of 2014....

Congratulations Rocket, August Dog of the Month!

Dog of the Month, News

Rocket is a 16 month old lab mix who joined the Bark last October.  Rocket is so playful. Although he...

Congratulations Beau, July Dog of the Month!

Dog of the Month, News

Beau is a playful, almost 3 year old black lab who has been coming to the Bark since March of...

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...

Central Bark USA Blog

Tears of Joy – New Study Details Link Between Tears and Emotions in Dogs

Dog Behavior

Tears of Joy – New Study Details Link Between Tears and Emotions in Dogs

As a dog owner, we’ve all seen it. We know it’s real. A wagging tail, a playful lick, a spin...

August is Family Fun Month – Here’s How to Celebrate with Your Dog

Dog Ownership

August is Family Fun Month – Here’s How to Celebrate with Your Dog

It’s true, whether we like it or not. Summer is winding down and that means we’ll be trading lazy afternoons...

How to Protect Your Dog’s Paws from Hot Pavement

Dog Health, Dog Safety, Dog Ownership

How to Protect Your Dog’s Paws from Hot Pavement

Summer is still here, and we have a couple more months to go. If you live in the Southeast, the...

Why Dog Walking Makes You Happier

Dog Education, Dog Training, Dog Ownership

Why Dog Walking Makes You Happier

Dogs love walks. It’s pretty simple. They enjoy the exercise, as well as the mental stimulation, and it can help...

What Is Your Dog Trying To Tell you?

Dog Behavior, Central Bark, Dog Education, Dog Training, Dog Safety, News

What Is Your Dog Trying To Tell you?

To live a healthy and well-rounded life, dogs require physical exercise, mental stimulation, and a safe environment where they are...

Central Bark Looks to Expand Across Florida

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Central Bark Looks to Expand Across Florida

The fast-growing doggy day care franchise has recognized unmet demand in Florida as the number of dogs in the sunshine...

Husband and Wife Team Become New Owners of Central Bark Broadview Heights, Ohio

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Husband and Wife Team Become New Owners of Central Bark Broadview Heights, Ohio

With an in-depth background in the restaurant franchise industry and deep love for dogs, Jennifer and Steve Skomski decided to...

Central Bark Positions its Franchisees for Multi-Unit Success

Central Bark, News

Central Bark Positions its Franchisees for Multi-Unit Success

For nearly 20 years, Central Bark has drawn in dogs and their owners across the country to experience its Enrichment...

Preparing Your Dog For Fireworks

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Preparing Your Dog For Fireworks

Firework stores across the country have seen a 200-300% increase in sales so far this year. So, what can you...

Central Bark Appoints Robert Crawford as CEO

News, Central Bark

Central Bark Appoints Robert Crawford as CEO

We’re proud to announce that Robert W. “Bob” Crawford has been appointed as our new chief executive officer. This announcement...

Your dog: The unique individual

Dog Education, Dog Health, Dog Training, Dog Enrichment, Dog Behavior, Dog Ownership, Puppies, Dog Socialization

Your dog: The unique individual

Dogs are intelligent, observant, and unique individuals. Part of the joy of sharing our lives with them is getting to...

What is a dog behavior assessment and why is it necessary?

Dog Education, Dog Health, Dog Day Care, Dog Training, Dog Enrichment, Dog Safety, Dog Behavior, Dog Ownership, Dog Socialization, Central Bark

What is a dog behavior assessment and why is it necessary?

A dog behavior assessment is a series of structured interactions with a prospective day care dog that are designed to...

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