About Central Bark Henrietta

Meet the Team

Phil Clark

Owner

Hi, I’m Phil, owner of Central Bark Henrietta. After a career in enterprise IT software sales, I followed my passion for dogs and serving our community by opening Central Bark Henrietta. My goal is to create a place where every dog receives safe, personalized, and enriching care while every pet parent feels confident their dog is in great hands. I love building relationships with our families and helping dogs live happier, healthier lives.

Ally

Trainer in Training & Senior Enrichment Specialist

Hi, I’m Ally! I’m passionate about canine behavior, enrichment, and helping every dog build confidence through positive experiences. I work with dogs through enrichment activities, playgroups, behavior observations, and training support while continuing my education in dog training. My favorite part of the job is watching dogs gain confidence, develop healthy social skills, and enjoy coming to daycare.

Ciara

Floor Manager

Hi, I’m Ciara! As Floor Manager, I help lead our daycare, boarding, and training teams to ensure every dog receives safe, consistent, and exceptional care. With more than 15 years of experience working with dogs, I enjoy mentoring our team and creating a structured, enriching environment where every dog can thrive. I love getting to know each dog’s unique personality and helping every family feel at ease.

Jazmyn

Professional Groomer

Hi, I’m Jazmyn! I’ve been a professional dog groomer for over four years and believe every dog deserves a safe, comfortable grooming experience. Every groom is tailored to each dog’s individual needs, with their comfort and well-being always coming first. I’m Pet CPR certified and love helping dogs leave feeling clean, comfortable, and confident after every visit.

Meet The Team

Phil Clark

Owner / Operator

After a career in enterprise IT software sales, I followed my passion for dogs and serving our community by opening Central Bark Henrietta. My goal is to create a place where every dog receives safe, personalized, and enriching care while every pet parent feels confident their dog is in great hands. I love building relationships with our families and helping dogs live happier, healthier lives.

Ally Harer

Trainer in Training / Sr Enrichment Specialist

I’m passionate about canine behavior, enrichment, and helping every dog build confidence through positive experiences. I work with dogs through enrichment activities, playgroups, behavior observations, and training support while continuing my education in dog training. My favorite part of the job is watching dogs gain confidence, develop healthy social skills, and enjoy coming to daycare.

Ciara Cantu

Floor Manager / Sr Enrichment Specialist

As Floor Manager, I help lead our daycare, boarding, and training teams to ensure every dog receives safe, consistent, and exceptional care. With more than 15 years of experience working with dogs, I enjoy mentoring our team and creating a structured, enriching environment where every dog can thrive. I love getting to know each dog’s unique personality and helping every family feel at ease.

Jazz Clayton

Groomer

I’ve been a professional dog groomer for over four years and believe every dog deserves a safe, comfortable grooming experience. Every groom is tailored to each dog’s individual needs, with their comfort and well-being always coming first. I’m Pet CPR certified and love helping dogs leave feeling clean, comfortable, and confident after every visit.

Awards & Achievements

Our Family Photo Album

Allyson Harer 3 months ago

I’ve had a great experience with Central Bark of Henrietta. The staff is incredibly attentive and genuinely cares about the dogs—they take the time to understand each dog’s personality and needs, which really shows. The facility is always clean, well-organized, and feels safe, which is something that stands out right away.

What I appreciate most is how much focus they put on structured play and positive behavior, rather than just letting dogs run around. It’s clear that there’s a lot of thought and training behind how everything is run. Communication is also excellent, with regular updates and a team that’s always willing to answer questions.

Overall, it’s a place that goes above and beyond to create a positive, safe, and fun environment for dogs. Highly recommend to anyone looking for quality care and peace of mind.

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Nod Ledeach 4 months ago

Love my experience at central bark every time! my Kolbie always comes back happy and tired. the staff are always very warm and helpful.

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Jillian 4 months ago

This place is a great place for dogs to stay! They have indoor and outdoor play areas and the place seems very clean!

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Thomas Potter 3 months ago

I have nothing but good things to say about Central Bark. I’ve used them for the past few months for dog daycare for my new Basset mix puppy Sable. I think it’s great that they’re hiring an overnight attendant for dog boarding, and the staff and owner have always been friendly and attentive. I think their rate is good for dog daycare, but I haven’t used them for other services. If dog daycare is the right choice for your dog, I think Central Bark deserves your consideration.

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Barb Disalvo 3 months ago

Great people to work with. Prices are extremely reasonable. My puppy comes home after a day there and she is tired out. They take great care of her.

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Shelby Thorn 3 months ago

I have nothing but good things to say about Central Bark!
The owner and employees are super kind, professional and show amazing customer service skills. They should take such pride in how clean their facility is; I was amazed at how clean the dens and play areas were. You could tell they get cleaned after a dog leave them, whether it’s until next time or when they’re outside playing with an employee.
When we toured during play groups and you could tell how much the employees care about the dogs’ wellbeing and comfort like letting a dog in their lap while monitoring everyone else.
You also get the choice to be sent a picture of your dog during their stay for daycare or boarding, which I think is amazing and showed they know we care too.
I would definitely take my dog here for daycare and boarding!

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Frequently Asked Questions

What is the best way to train a dog?

After decades of experience, we know that reward-based training is the most humane and effective way to train dogs and address unwanted behaviors. With reward-based training, you can build a loving, trusting bond that enhances your relationship with your dog for a lifetime of happiness.

Positive reward-based techniques help puppies and dogs develop essential life skills and behaviors that will enrich their lives at home and day care. These methods set dogs up to succeed and reward them for performing desired behaviors. Rewards are tailored to the dog’s preferences and include food treats, time to play with a favorite toy, or verbal praise.

Learn more about our training classes.

Visit our Dog Blog for more helpful tips.

How are staff trained and what behavior management tools do they use in a playgroup?

Our staff is trained in dog body language and positive playgroup management techniques so they can respond proactively to help avoid issues between dogs. These tools include praise, treats, and work on important Group Play Skills daily like name recall, group sits, and going calmly in and out of doorways and gates. If a dog ever becomes overstimulated during play (just like kids do on the playground sometimes) we use these practiced skills to help redirect dogs into more desired behaviors (like coming to us and offering a sit for a treat) which gives the dog a chance to reset and calm down. When needed, we also utilize play breaks (a short rest in an individual crate) or in-group leash walks if a dog needs a little more help to bring their energy levels back down.

What kinds of behaviors and commands can my dog learn with a Training Tutor?

Our trainers can help your dog learn a variety of essential life skills and behaviors during their one-on-one sessions. These include fundamental commands like sit, stay, down, wait, and leave-it, as well as more specific skills such as calm door and gate etiquette and relaxed loose-leash walking. The training is tailored to help your dog become a well-behaved and confident member of the family.

Can I join my dog in the training sessions?

While the Training Tutor, One-on-One Enrichment, and Rest Period Enrichment services are provided by our staff during your dog’s day care visit, Central Bark Fort Lauderdale also partners with Sue of We Love Dogs! to host group training classes. These classes are designed to help you and your dog refine skills together in a supportive environment. You can call the provided number to learn more about class schedules.

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Central Bark^® Whole Dog Care

Our whole dog care approach offers a full range of fun and personalized products and services. To promote your dog’s physical, mental, and emotional health and happiness throughout their entire life.