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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
What is Dog Day Care?

Central Bark, Dog Health, 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...

How to Read a Dog Food Label

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...

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

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...

Puppy Socialization

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...

Easier Dog Nail Trims

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...

The Skill Every Dog Needs!

Dog Training, Dog Behavior

Want to know the number one thing you can teach your dog to strengthen every skill they know and to...

Bringing Home a New Puppy

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...

Patriotic Pup Snack

Dog Enrichment, Dog Health, Recipes

Your pup may not enjoy fireworks, but there’s no reason they can’t enjoy a special 4th of July treat just...

Inside Summer Fun

Dog Health, Dog Training, Dog Enrichment, Dog Safety

Yes, playing outside is fun and is one of the best parts of summer! But sometimes, between the mosquitoes, the...

Hot Weather Safety

Dog Health, Dog Safety

Now that summer is in full swing, the hot weather is here to stay for the foreseeable future. With the...

Fireworks and Fearful Dogs

Dog Safety, Dog Behavior, Dog Health

Many large celebrations and firework displays have been taken off the schedule this year in response to the pandemic the...

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