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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
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 Ownership, Dog Safety, Dog Health

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 Ownership, Dog Training, Dog Education

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, News, Dog Behavior, Dog Safety, Dog Training, Dog Education

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

News, Central Bark

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

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

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