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Congratulations Bo, December Dog of the Month!

Dog of the Month, News

Congratulations Bo, December Dog of the Month!

Bo is a 22 month old Border Collie/Blue Heeler mix. He has been coming to the Bark since June of...

Congratulations Dazey, November Dog of the Month!

Dog of the Month, News

Congratulations Dazey, November Dog of the Month!

Dazey is a pitbull who will be 3 years old on the 17th of this month.  She has been coming...

Congratulations Duncan, October Dog of the Month!

Dog of the Month, News

Congratulations Duncan, October Dog of the Month!

Duncan is a one and a half year old Golden Retriever. He has been coming to the Bark since December...

Congratulations Spirit, September Dog of the Month!

Dog of the Month, News

Congratulations Spirit, September Dog of the Month!

Spirit is a 7 year old Shepherd-Cattle Dog Mix. She has been coming to the Bark since January of 2014....

Congratulations Rocket, August Dog of the Month!

Dog of the Month, News

Congratulations Rocket, August Dog of the Month!

Rocket is a 16 month old lab mix who joined the Bark last October.  Rocket is so playful. Although he...

Congratulations Beau, July Dog of the Month!

Dog of the Month, News

Congratulations Beau, July Dog of the Month!

Beau is a playful, almost 3 year old black lab who has been coming to the Bark since March of...

Central Bark Blog
The Dogs of Ireland

Dog Education, Central Bark

When you think of Ireland, you’re likely to visualize the fun celebrations of St. Patrick’s Day. Your mind may even...

Lenny, Emily, and Baxter

Central Bark

How Central Bark helped this successful marketing and sales manager change careers and expand his business portfolio After working for...

What Does Central Bark Look for in a Franchisee?

News, Central Bark

What Does Central Bark Look for in a Franchisee? For more than 25 years, Central Bark has been carrying on...

Dog Tips for National Nutrition Month

Dog Health, Dog Ownership

March is National Nutrition Month and while this is a good time for people to take a look at their...

Bad Breath in Dogs

Dog Health, Dog Education

When we think about all of the factors in caring for our dogs, we sometimes forget the importance of dental...

Apples – A Great Valentine’s Day Treat For Your Dog

Recipes, Dog Health, Dog Education

When considering healthy treats for dogs and puppies there are a plethora of fruits and vegetables that make great options....

A Sweet Valentine’s Day Apple Treat

Recipes

This Valentine’s Day shower your dog in love and an extra special treat made just for them! These Cupid Pupcakes...

How Central Bark Helped this Orlando Couple Make their Dream of Small Business Ownership a Reality

Central Bark

While they’ve only been Central Bark franchisees for a few months, Mike and Lisa Roth have hit the ground running...

How Central Bark Rebounded After the Onset of COVID-19

Central Bark

At the beginning of COVID-19, everything we thought we knew about the dog industry was upended. Typical customer patterns changed...

How to Properly Groom a Puppy

Puppies, Dog Ownership, Dog Health

The amount of grooming required for your pup varies greatly by breed and coat type. Of course, longer-haired dogs require...

What Vaccines Does My Puppy Need?

Puppies, Dog Ownership, Dog Health

Vaccinations Your puppy will likely need to have several vaccinations throughout its life to help protect against preventable diseases. These...

brown puppy at puppy hour

Puppies, Dog Training

1. Establish a Routine Like babies, puppies do best on a regular schedule. The schedule teaches them that there are...

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