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Congratulations Katy, June Dog of the Month!

Dog of the Month

Congratulations Katy, June Dog of the Month!

Katy is a 1 1/2 year old lab/pit mix who has been coming to the Bark since May of last...

Congratulations Onyx, May Dog of the Month!

Dog of the Month, News

Congratulations Onyx, May Dog of the Month!

Onyx is a 13 month old German Shepherd who has been coming to the Bark since May of last year....

Congratulations Ivy, April Dog of the Month!

Dog of the Month, News

Congratulations Ivy, April Dog of the Month!

Ivy is a 2 year old Lab mix who has been coming to the Bark since July of 2015. She...

Congratulations Chops, March Dog of the Month!

Dog of the Month, News

Congratulations Chops, March Dog of the Month!

Chops is a 3 ½ year old Boxer/Staffordshire Terrier mix who has been coming to the Bark since February of...

Congratulations Annabelle, February Dog of the Month!

Dog of the Month, News

Congratulations Annabelle, February Dog of the Month!

Annabelle is a 6 year old Siberian Husky who has been coming to the Bark since March of 2014. When...

Congratulations Deke, January Dog of the Month!

Dog of the Month, News

Congratulations Deke, January Dog of the Month!

Deke is an almost 2 year old Mini Golden Retriever.  He has been coming to the Bark since September of...

Central Bark Blog
6 Reasons Central Bark Pet Franchises Continues its Growth

News

How to Grow Pet Franchises In 6 Steps A franchise brand doesn’t approach two decades in business without a successful...

Lenny, Emily, and Baxter

News

Now is The Best Time to Own a Dog Franchises as Pet Owners Continue to Up Spending It’s no secret...

Play tug of war with puppy

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

For new puppy owners, whether or not to play tug of war with their puppy is a common question! Living...

crate training a puppy

Dog Socialization, Central Bark, Dog Education, Dog Training, Dog Ownership, Puppies

Bringing home a new puppy is a process filled with excitement! Getting down to the nitty-gritty of training a puppy...

Bringing Home a New Puppy

Dog Ownership, Puppies, Dog Socialization, Dog Behavior, Central Bark, Dog Education, Dog Training, Dog Safety

Tricks and tips for bringing home a new puppy Bringing home a new puppy is an incredibly exciting time, filled...

Central Bark Helps Puppies Bought During the Pandemic Adjust as Owners Return to Work

Central Bark, News

In a year of “unprecedented” news, 2020 held a few bright spots. One of them being that more dogs found...

Central Bark Sets Sights on Orlando, Fla. for Additional Expansion

Central Bark, News

Orlando is home to the happiest place on earth, but we think Central Bark’s doggy day care gives Disney World...

Central Bark’s Support of its Franchisees and Customers Helped us Grow During These Unprecedented Times by Focusing on Exceptional Customer Service

News, Central Bark

While many small businesses contracted during the 2020 global pandemic, Central Bark expanded. Doggy day care is an innately “high...

For Women’s History Month: An Homage to our Central Bark Co-Founder, Jackie Jordan

Central Bark

As we close out Women’s History Month, we want to take a moment to share a bit more about how...

Black labrador sleeping

Central Bark, Dog Education, Dog Health, Dog Ownership

With April as National Pet First Aid month, now is a perfect time to ensure that you are fully prepared...

black dog jumping

Dog Education, News

April is National Canine Fitness Month! Canine health and fitness are important year round, but this month gives us a...

dog with green hat and bow

Recipes

Looking for a delicious St. Patty’s Day treat both you and your canine companion can enjoy? Of course, for this...

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