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Congratulations Spanky, June Dog of the Month

Dog of the Month, News

Congratulations Spanky, June Dog of the Month

Spanky is a 2 1/2 year old American Bulldog Pit Mix who has been coming to the Bark since March...

Congratulations to Henry, our May Dog of the Month!

Dog of the Month, News

Congratulations to Henry, our May Dog of the Month!

Henry is a 2 year old Westie mix who has been coming to the Bark since December of 2014.  Henry...

Congratulations Kaner, April Dog of the Month

Dog of the Month, News

Congratulations Kaner, April Dog of the Month

We were told that Kaner was in fact named in honor of Chicago Black Hawk, Patrick Kane.   And since the...

Congratulations Dalylah, March Dog of the Month!

Dog of the Month, News

Congratulations Dalylah, March Dog of the Month!

Dalylah, a 2 year old All American Mutt is March’s Dog of the Month! Dalylah has been with the Bark...

Congratulations Cuddles, January Dog of the Month!

Dog of the Month, News

Congratulations Cuddles, January Dog of the Month!

Cuddles, an almost 2 year old sharpei-lab mix is January’s Dog of the Month! Cuddles has been with the Bark...

Congratulations Otto, December Dog of the Month

Dog of the Month, News

Congratulations Otto, December Dog of the Month

Otto, a 4 year old Dachshund mix, is December’s Dog of the Month!  Otto has been with the Bark since...

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

Dog Health

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

Dog Health

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

Dog Training, Puppies

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

What is Dog Day Care?

Dog Socialization, Puppies, Dog Enrichment, Dog Training, Dog Day Care, Dog Health, Central Bark

Dog Day Care, such as that provided by Central Bark, satisfies a dog’s inherent need for exercise, socialization, and mental...

How to Read a Dog Food Label

Puppies, Dog Ownership, Dog Health

Food Quality and Importance They say, ‘we are what we eat,’ and if it is true for us, it is...

Dog Parent’s New Year’s Resolutions

Dog Ownership

There is no doubt that as a society we have spent more time with our beloved canine companions during 2020...

Train Your Dog Month

Puppies, Dog Training, Dog Education

Ever find yourself at home and bored out of your mind, staring at your phone or tv screen with your...

Puppy Socialization

Dog Health, Dog Socialization, Puppies, Dog Behavior, Dog Training

How do you navigate socializing your puppy during a worldwide pandemic? How do you strategically meet all of your dog’s...

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