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Congratulations Giles, November Dog of the Month!

Dog of the Month, News

Congratulations Giles, November Dog of the Month!

Giles is an almost 2 year old Bernese Mountain Dog that has been coming to the Bark since April of...

Congratulations Shadow, October Dog of the Month

Dog of the Month, News

Congratulations Shadow, October Dog of the Month

Shadow is a one and a half year old German Shepherd. He has been coming to the Bark since September...

Congratulations Roxie, September Dog of the Month

Dog of the Month, News

Congratulations Roxie, September Dog of the Month

Roxie is a 9 year old Catahoula. She has been coming to the Bark since April of 2014. Roxie loves...

Congratulations Katie, July Dog of the Month!

Dog of the Month, News

Congratulations Katie, July Dog of the Month!

Katie is a 5 year old who we think is a Lab/Australian Shepherd.   She has been coming to the Bark...

Congratulations Oakley, June Dog of the Month

Dog of the Month, News

Congratulations Oakley, June Dog of the Month

Oakley is a 15 month old Huskie mix who has been coming to the Bark since August of last year....

Congratulations to Maggie, our May Dog of the Month

Dog of the Month, News

Congratulations to Maggie, our May Dog of the Month

Congratulations to Maggie, our May Dog of the Month!  Maggie is a 4 year old Boxer mix who has been...

Central Bark Blog
Dog Tricks for Stress Relief

Dog Health, Dog Training, Dog Behavior

The pandemic has had a major effect on the lives of many, myself included.  And while I am very much...

Keeping Your Memorial Day Celebrations Dog Safe

Dog Health, Dog Safety

While you may not be celebrating Memorial Day at a parade, here are four tips for keeping your dog safe...

Setting Your Dog Up for Separation and Confinement Success

Dog Health, Dog Enrichment, Dog Behavior, Dog Ownership

One of the greatest joys of sharing your life with a dog is their observable delight when you come home....

Puppies Don’t Know the Word Pandemic: A guide to socializing your puppy during the pandemic

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

Puppy and Pandemic.  Two words that are at odds with one another and create two very different pictures of daily...

My Dog is my Valentine: 7 Ways to Celebrate Valentine’s Day with Your Dog

Dog Enrichment, Dog Ownership

Every year there’s a new Valentine’s Day movie that draws our attention to the relationships people have, or don’t have,...

Holiday Kong Recipe

Dog Enrichment, Recipes, Dog Health

In your dog’s toy bin you probably have a Kong Classic or two. You’ve probably filled them with peanut butter...

DIY Stocking Stuffers for Your Dog!

Dog Enrichment, Dog Ownership

Everyone loves presents, including your dog! If you’re like me, you want to treat them to something special this holiday...

What your dog really wants for the holidays…

Dog Health, Dog Training, Dog Enrichment, Recipes

It’s that time of year!  Traffic jams in packed parking lots, lists of gifts to purchase, gathering ingredients to cook...

National Senior Pet Month

Dog Health, Dog Training, Dog Enrichment

Just a couple of months ago I was visiting the vet clinic for a routine exam for Karma, my 8-year-old...

Halloween Tips

Dog Ownership, Dog Health, Dog Safety

Monsters and Zombies and Ghouls, Oh My!  Fall is finally here!  Who can resist the fun scarves, warm campfires, and...

Dog Adoption Tips

Dog Health, Dog Adoption, Dog Safety, Dog Ownership

October is National Adopt a Shelter Dog Month!  Here are some tips for what to do before adopting a dog!...

Traveling Without Your Dog

Dog Day Care, Dog Enrichment, Dog Ownership, Dog Health

Planning a vacation and worried about leaving your dog home? Will they be sad?  Will they be lonely?  Well, it...

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