Gurnee Local Blog
It’s all about the healthy, happy, whole dog.
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!
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
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!
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!
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
Otto, a 4 year old Dachshund mix, is December’s Dog of the Month! Otto has been with the Bark since...
Dog Health, Dog Ownership, Puppies
The amount of grooming required for your pup varies greatly by breed and coat type. Of course, longer-haired dogs require...
Dog Health, Dog Ownership, Puppies
Vaccinations Your puppy will likely need to have several vaccinations throughout its life to help protect against preventable diseases. These...
1. Establish a Routine Like babies, puppies do best on a regular schedule. The schedule teaches them that there are...
Dog Health, Central Bark, Dog Day Care, Dog Training, Dog Enrichment, Puppies, Dog Socialization
Dog Day Care, such as that provided by Central Bark, satisfies a dog’s inherent need for exercise, socialization, and mental...
Dog Health, Dog Ownership, Puppies
Food Quality and Importance They say, ‘we are what we eat,’ and if it is true for us, it is...
There is no doubt that as a society we have spent more time with our beloved canine companions during 2020...
Dog Education, Dog Training, Puppies
Ever find yourself at home and bored out of your mind, staring at your phone or tv screen with your...
Dog Health, Dog Training, Dog Behavior, Puppies, Dog Socialization
How do you navigate socializing your puppy during a worldwide pandemic? How do you strategically meet all of your dog’s...
Dog Ownership, Dog Health, Dog Enrichment
Looking to make nail trims easier for your dog? Try building up to the actual nail trim incrementally and incorporating...
Want to know the number one thing you can teach your dog to strengthen every skill they know and to...
Dog Health, Dog Training, Dog Behavior
As humans, we are constantly learning new things. New skills, new information, and practicing new behaviors. From learning to play...
Dog Enrichment, Recipes, Dog Health
Your pup may not enjoy fireworks, but there’s no reason they can’t enjoy a special 4th of July treat just...