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Central Bark®
Landover

8513 Ardwick Ardmore Rd,
Landover, MD 20785Get Directions

(240) 582-7389


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Welcome to Central Bark Landover

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Your bond with your beloved furry friend is truly unique, marked by an unwavering commitment to their well-being. Central Bark Landover is here to support you in ensuring the best for your canine companion. Count on us for top-notch care, ensuring their happiness, health, and overall fulfillment.

Choosing Central Bark Landover brings peace of mind as your dog enjoys quality time in a secure and nurturing environment with their canine buddies. Proudly serving the Landover community, we prioritize a holistic approach to your dog’s well-being, emphasizing health and happiness through our “Enrichment Dog Day Care.” Our services, including dog boarding, grooming, training, and more, are tailored to enhance your lives together.

As fellow dog parents, we treat your cherished family member with utmost care and love. Rest assured that your furry friend will receive exceptional care at Central Bark!

Enrichment Dog Day Care

Enrichment Dog Day Care

Central Bark’s Enrichment Dog Day Care offers more than playtime — it nurtures your dog’s physical, mental, and emotional well-being. With small playgroups based on size, temperament, and playstyle, we create a safe, structured environment where dogs build confidence, learn good manners, and enjoy healthy socialization. Our enrichment activities, routine schedules, and trained enrichment specialists provide positive interaction, exercise, and rest so your dog goes home happy, tired, and fulfilled.

Enrichment Dog Day Care

Grooming

Grooming

Central Bark’s dog grooming salon and spa keeps your pup looking and feeling their best with personalized care. Our experienced groomers use positive handling techniques and premium products tailored to your dog’s breed, size, and comfort needs. From baths and blowouts to nail trims, teeth brushing, deshedding, and specialty add-ons, we strive to create a stress-free, comfortable grooming experience. Add a spa day to your dog day care or boarding for a fresh, clean pup at pick up.

Grooming

Boarding

Boarding

Central Bark dog boarding provides a safe, cozy home-away-from-home where your pup can rest comfortably while you’re away. Our team offers attentive, individualized care with plenty of enrichment, affection, and routine to help your dog feel secure. Each guest enjoys a clean, comfortable sleeping space, regular potty breaks, and caring supervision from people who know dogs well. Relax knowing your dog is safe, comfortable, and cared for like one of our own.

Boarding

Training

Training

Central Bark’s dog training helps to build confidence, manners, and lifelong skills using force-free, positive reinforcement methods. Our dog trainers offer classes for puppies and adults, from basic obedience to more advanced skills. Training can also be integrated into our dog day care for active learning, socialization, and mental enrichment. With individualized sessions and options during day care, pups learn through play, enrichment, and structure. The result? A calmer, happier dog with better habits at home.

Training

FREE Puppy Hour

FREE Puppy Hour

Central Bark’s Free Puppy Hour starts your puppy’s socialization the right way. This safe, supervised play session helps puppies build confidence, social skills, and healthy play habits during their most important developmental stage (8-16 weeks). Guided by trained enrichment specialists, puppies explore new sights, sounds, and friends while burning energy and learning healthy habits. Pet parents also get expert training tips and support. It’s a fun, stress-free way to nurture a well-rounded, confident puppy — at no cost.

FREE Puppy Hour

Dog Day Care in Landover | Central Bark

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Dog Day Care in <span style="color: #ebab1e;font-weight: bold">Landover</span> | Central Bark<br />
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Your bond with your beloved furry friend is truly unique, marked by an unwavering commitment to their well-being. Central Bark Landover is here to support you in ensuring the best for your canine companion. Count on us for top-notch care, ensuring their happiness, health, and overall fulfillment.

Choosing Central Bark Landover brings peace of mind as your dog enjoys quality time in a secure and nurturing environment with their canine buddies. Proudly serving the Landover community, we prioritize a holistic approach to your dog’s well-being, emphasizing health and happiness through our “Enrichment Dog Day Care.” Our services, including dog boarding, grooming, training, and more, are tailored to enhance your lives together.

As fellow dog parents, we treat your cherished family member with utmost care and love. Rest assured that your furry friend will receive exceptional care at Central Bark!

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Frequently Asked Questions

Can puppies go to dog day care, and when can they start?

Puppies may participate in dog day care once they meet the age, vaccination, health, and enrollment requirements of their local Central Bark. Early positive experiences can play an important role in healthy social development, so our goal is to introduce puppies to appropriate experiences at the right stage. Requirements may vary by location and local regulations, so contact your local Central Bark before scheduling a first visit.

What happens if my dog gets into a disagreement with another dog?

The safety of every dog in our care is our top priority. Central Bark team members are trained to identify and interpret dog body language and behavior, monitor social interactions, and use positive reward-based techniques to redirect behavior and de- escalate potential issues. Our goal is proactive, preventative management that supports safe and positive play.

Can I see the complete facilities where my dog will be staying?

Absolutely. We encourage prospective clients to see their local Central Bark firsthand. Contact your local Central Bark to ask about scheduling a tour of the areas your dog may use, including available play and rest spaces, so you can feel comfortable and confident about their care.

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

Enrichment Specialists are trained to identify and interpret dog body language and help dogs practice safe social skills during play periods. They use positive reward-based techniques, including treats and Group Play Skills such as name recall, to reinforce desired behaviors, redirect dogs when needed, and help keep play safe and fun.

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