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Meet Our September Dog Of The Month: The One and Only Sparrow!

This September, the spotlight shines bright on a face we’ve all come to adore our handsome, three-year-old Golden Retriever, Sparrow....

Wag & Walk in support of Dane County Humane Society!

News, Dog Socialization

Wag & Walk in support of Dane County Humane Society!

Please join us for a community fundraising dog walk event for Dane County Humane Society! 9:30 AM-11:00 AM: Check in...

golden retriever with silly glasses on, smiling at dog day care

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Get ready to celebrate our August Dog of the Month: Lulu! 

Lulu has been part of the Central Bark Family since 2025, and this almost 3 year old Golden Retriever has...

Our July Dog Of The Month: Dinah

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Our July Dog Of The Month: Dinah

This month we’re excited to celebrate our sweet and quirky girl, Dinah! Our spotlight shines bright this month on a...

Our June Dog Of The Month: Mona!

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Our June Dog Of The Month: Mona!

Mona is a three-year-old pitty mix who has been part of the Central Bark family since 2024. As a member...

Meet Ruby, our Dog of the Month for April from our Roo’s group!

Dog of the Month, News

Meet Ruby, our Dog of the Month for April from our Roo’s group!

This three (almost four!) year-old Brittany Spaniel is the perfect mix of calm, confident, and ready-to-go when it’s time for...

Central Bark Blog
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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