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Congratulations Gunner, October Dog of the Month!

Dog of the Month

Congratulations Gunner, October Dog of the Month!

Gunner is a 2 year old Mini Australian Shepherd who has been coming to the Bark since last October. Gunner...

Congratulations Krueger, August Dog of the Month!

News, Dog of the Month

Congratulations Krueger, August Dog of the Month!

Krueger is a 2 ½ year old German Shepherd who has been coming to the Bark since March of 2017....

Congratulations Luna, June Dog of the Month!

Dog of the Month, News

Congratulations Luna, June Dog of the Month!

Luna is a 2-year-old Black and Tan Coonhound who has been coming to the Bark since January of 2017. Luna...

Congratulations Cece, May Dog of the Month!

Dog of the Month

Congratulations Cece, May Dog of the Month!

Cece is a 5-year-old Giant Schnauzer who has been coming to the Bark since December of 2016. She had to...

Congratulations Wrigley, April Dog of the Month!

Dog of the Month

Congratulations Wrigley, April Dog of the Month!

Wrigley is a 2 ½ year old Labradoodle who has been coming to the Bark since January of last year....

Congratulations Bailey, March Dog of the Month!

Dog of the Month, News

Congratulations Bailey, March Dog of the Month!

Bailey is an almost 8 year old English Springer Spaniel who has been coming to the Bark since January of...

Central Bark Blog
It’s National Animal Shelter Appreciation Week; Here’s How You Can Take Part

Dog Education, Dog Ownership, News

The first full week of November is National Animal Shelter Appreciation Week, which seems fitting as it is a month...

What to take into consideration in positive reinforcement for dogs – The Weight of Reward

Dog Education, Dog Training, Dog Behavior, Dog Ownership

Dog owners sometimes have the urge to quickly eliminate the use of treats & toys, or praise when working with...

October is National Pit Bull Month

Dog Ownership, Dog Education

Since our inception, Central Bark has been committed to a just and inclusive world where no one discriminates based on...

It’s National Adopt-a-Dog-Month

Dog Education, Dog Adoption, Dog Safety

Dogs, for thousands of years, have been our best friends, our protectors, and often improving and even saving our lives....

Petting a Dog is Actually Good for You and Your Brain

Dog Education, Dog Behavior, Dog Ownership

If you own a dog, you already know that petting a dog it can just boost your mood and give...

Dogs Deserve Good Dog People – Here’s How to Be The Best Dog Person

Dog Socialization, Dog Ownership, Dog Safety, Dog Enrichment, Dog Training, Dog Health, Dog Education

We can all agree that dogs are simply the best and deserve the world. The undying loyalty and unconditional love...

September is National Responsible Dog Ownership Month

Dog Ownership, Dog Education

Here Are the 5 Best Ways to Celebrate Did you know that September is National Responsible Dog Ownership Month? Hosted...

Can Dog Ownership Help With Heart Disease Prevention?

Dog Ownership, Central Bark

Sure, we’re dog people. We already believe that pets make us better humans. But did you know there is actual...

It’s National Dog Day on August 26th

Dog Socialization, Dog Ownership

Every day is kind of a National Dog Day here at Central Bark, but we’re down for celebrating on August...

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

Dog Behavior

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

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 Ownership, Dog Safety

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

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