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Congratulations Lola, January Dog of the Month!

Dog of the Month, News

Congratulations Lola, January Dog of the Month!

Lola is a two year old Shepherd-Beagle Mix who has been coming to the Bark since September of 2016. Lola...

Congratulations Rhiver, November Dog of the Month!

Dog of the Month

Congratulations Rhiver, November Dog of the Month!

Rhiver is a one year old Yellow Lab who has been coming to the Bark since January of this year....

Congratulations Moco, October Dog of the Month!

Dog of the Month, News

Congratulations Moco, October Dog of the Month!

Moco is a 4 year old Goldendoodle who has been coming to the Bark since March of 2015.   As you...

Congratulations Homer, September Dog of the Month!

Dog of the Month, News

Congratulations Homer, September Dog of the Month!

Homer is a 2 year old lab mix who has been coming to the Bark since April of 2016. Homer...

Congratulations Bebe, August Dog of the Month!

Dog of the Month, News

Congratulations Bebe, August Dog of the Month!

Bebe is a 1 year old Jack Russell Terrier who has been coming to the Bark for a year.  She’s...

Congratulations Minnie, July Dog of the Month!

Dog of the Month, News

Congratulations Minnie, July Dog of the Month!

Minnie is a 1 ½ year old huskie mix who has been coming to the Bark since May of last...

Central Bark Blog
Why Dog Walking Makes You Happier

Dog Education, Dog Training, Dog Ownership

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?

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

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

News

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

News

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

News, Central Bark

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

News

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

Central Bark, News

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

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

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

Central Bark Set to Accelerate Franchise Growth After Strategic Investment by NewSpring

Central Bark, News

By partnering with NewSpring, we’ve positioned ourselves to accelerate growth, increase brand awareness, and strengthen our mission to provide an...

doggy-day-care-not-right-fit-central-bark-blog

Dog Socialization, Central Bark, Dog Day Care, Dog Training, Dog Behavior, Dog Ownership, News, Puppies

Pet owners are sometimes surprised that while doggy day care can be an excellent environment for some, it is not...

Puppy Training Tips

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

Bringing home a new puppy is incredibly exciting! Making sure the training of a new puppy goes smoothly requires careful...

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