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Dog Health, Dog Enrichment, Recipes

Try Before You Buy: Find Your Dog’s New Favorite Toy—Risk Free!

Have you ever bought your dog a new toy only to have them completely ignore it? We get it! Every...

happy dog sitting and smiling in lobby of Central Bark

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We’re so excited to announce our August Dog of the Month – Boone! 🥳🤩

Boone is guaranteed to put a smile on everyone’s face! His famous “treat face” is easily one of the silliest...

Congrats Finley, our July Dog of the Month!

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Congrats Finley, our July Dog of the Month!

We’re so excited to announce our July Dog of the Month – Finley! 🥳🤩 Finley, affectionately known to us as...

Congrats Pita & Gaucho, our June Dogs of the Month!

Dog of the Month

Congrats Pita & Gaucho, our June Dogs of the Month!

Pita is our sweet and sassy queen with endless personality and always keeps us entertained. Gaucho’s favorite things are playing...

Congrats Cooper, our May Dog of the Month!

Dog of the Month

Congrats Cooper, our May Dog of the Month!

Cooper is our resident thief, mischief manager, water-loving, stubborn goofball – and we wouldn’t have him any other way! His...

Run Riverside 5K

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Run Riverside 5K

Celebrate the best of Riverside at the Run Riverside 5K and 1 Mile Fun Run on Saturday, April 25, 2026!...

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Why Is My Dog Tired After Daycare?

Dog Behavior, Dog Day Care, Dog Health

You pick your dog up from daycare, get home, and suddenly the usual chaos is gone. No zoomies. No squeaky...

How to Keep Dogs Cool During Summer?

Dog Behavior, Dog Health

Summer can feel like freedom for dogs: longer walks, brighter evenings, more time outside, more chances for summer fun. But...

How Do I Know If My Dog Likes Daycare?

Dog Socialization, Dog Enrichment, Dog Day Care

For a lot of pet parents, the first few daycare visits come with a quiet, nagging question: Does my dog actually...

Dog DNA Testing

Dog Adoption, Dog Ownership, Dog Behavior, Dog Health

Have you ever looked at your pup and wondered about their ancestry? Maybe you adopted a lovable mutt from a...

Doggy Daycare Anxiety

Dog Day Care

Some dogs struggle the moment you grab your keys, pacing, whining, or barking because they feel scared of being alone....

Young pups socializing safely to help determine when can puppies go to daycare based on vaccinations.

Dog Day Care

Bringing home a puppy brings excitement, playful energy, and many questions about raising a happy, well-adjusted companion. New pet owners...

Daycare Essentially Good for Dogs

dog boarding

For many pet parents, supporting their dog’s happiness and overall wellness is a top priority. As modern life becomes busier,...

Holiday dog portrait

dog boarding

As pet owners, our dogs rely on us not just for food and shelter, but for their overall well-being, including...

Origins of the Pack Animal

dog boarding

For many years, it’s been widely believed that “dogs are pack animals.” Many owners have wondered: Why are dogs pack...

Dog bored

dog boarding

If your furry best friend gazes at you with soulful eyes or paces the house, you may wonder, “Is my...

Dog being bathed with shampoo in a backyard by its owner.

News

This is one of the first questions many new pet parents have, and even long-time dog owners can wonder if...

Central Bark dog enjoying an enrichment treat with Central Bark employee.

Dog Enrichment, News

Enrichment has, over the last few years, been something that pet owners have understood the importance of in a greater...

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