About Central Bark Madison Southeast

Allen and Christy are the owners of the New Berlin and Madison Central Bark stores. They both have such a passion for animals and especially dogs. They have two sons Kai and Kane, 3 dogs and 2 cats. They have taken their passion and turned it into a career by owning their own Central Bark stores. Christy has previously worked in retail loan maintenance and Allen is currently a police fleet supervisor, with their expertise in these areas of finance and management they will help make Central Bark New Berlin and Central Bark Madison all it can be! They both strive to make Central Bark a place to talk about and have the parents and their pets leave with a smile on their faces each and every day!

“The greatness of a nation and its moral progress can be judged by the way its animals are treated.”

Ghandi

Our Team

Jamey Devine

Store Manager

Jamey always had a passion for animals and grew up hoping one day to have a career surrounded by dogs. When she graduated from UW Madison, she pursued her love for animals by moving to Vietnam and volunteering at Paws for Compassion. Jamey helped rescue and rehabilitate street dogs, and spread awareness of the dog meat trade. In 2020, she returned to Madison with one of the street pups she rescued, and immediately continued working with dogs as a handler at Central Bark. Jamey’s dedication to the daycare dogs and eagerness to learn led her to a promotion to Assistant Manager, and now to Store Manager. In her free time, Jamey loves to draw, hike, camp, and go on adventures with her two dogs – Scout and Ice Bear!

Ja-Ae

Ja-ae

Assistant General Manager

Ja-ae has had a love for dogs since she was a child. Her passion grew when she started working at Central Bark in 2017 as a Dog Handler. Ja-ae was able to earn her bachelor’s degree in Sociology while she worked part-time handling dogs. Ja-aes leadership skills and strong problem-solving abilities got her promoted to Assistant Manager, which ultimately led her decision to get a Small Business Entrepreneurship Degree. After she graduated, she continued to move her way up and became the Central Bark Madison Southeast Store Manager and now Assistant General Manager. Ja-ae has two dogs of her own, Blue and Moose who she loves to bring to work and take on hikes on the weekend. She loves all the dogs and has found her dream job!

Sarah

Sarah

Assistant Manager

Sarah started at Central Bark in November of 2021 as dog handler and quickly moved up and is now the assistant manager. Her favorite part of her job is snuggling dogs, teaching them new things, and watching new dogs come out of their shell. Sarah has always had a passion for animals, dog training, and rescue. She rescued her dog Lenny for a shelter in New Hampshire in 2019, right after graduating college and then her cat Noel in 2020. Sarah is a foster for Fetch WI Rescue and has fostered 6 dogs, with potentially more to come. She loves all her furry friends but has an extra sweet spot for those rescue pups, especially pitties. Outside of work Sarahs favorite things to do are play sports, see live music, enjoy the outdoors with Lenny, and making things such as building stuff, sewing, and baking

Awards & Achievements

Our Family Photo Album

Sarah B.
Great place for doggy day care and boarding!! My pup loves coming to this Central Bark. He always has a smile on his face when he is dropped off for boarding and sleeps well after each sleepover experience 🙂
Allison H.
We just moved to Madison from Rochester where our dog Chester went to a Central Bark. The Madison Central Bark is just as awesome! Welcoming staff, super friendly, and Chester comes home exhausted! So thankful we decided to go back to a Central Bark again.
Lana N.
Very happy we found this place for our German Shepherd, Maddux. They are so good to him and he’s so excited when he gets there. You can totally tell they love what they do. Highly recommend!!
Candy P.
We've been taking our dog Crouton to Central Bark for several months and she loves it there! She seems to have lots of fun and get plenty of exercise. The staff is super helpful and genuinely seem to love dogs. It's not cheap, but it's worth it!
Francessa A.
We just adopted our dog Hero a few months ago and we've taken him here a few times for the stay and plays and for the grooming services. So far we absolutely love it. The staff are great and really take the time to get to know the dogs and [...]
Carla S.
My dog Cooper loves going to ‘school’ at Central Bark!! We got him very young (6wks), and my boyfriend & I both work full time. We felt horrible leaving him home alone! Even though we would come home on our lunch break, it just still made us feel like bad [...]
Andrea S.
Our dog loves this place!! She gets so excited when she gets there and the staff is always so helpful and all smiles. She is also so tried from playing all day we get some nice cuddles We have also done sleepovers and they always take great care of her! [...]
Julia A.
My dog Millie and I love Central Bark. It’s her favorite place to go besides the dog park. The staff is always so pleasant, and always remember Millie even if we haven’t been there for awhile. It’s affordable and after a long shift at work, it’s nice to pick up [...]
Emmeline J.
Central Bark is without a doubt the single best Doggie DayCamp in Wisconsin.We’ve been to other places and no one has cared and loved our BellaLuna like they have. She has become more trusting, more social, and has learned so much from her time here. 10/10 for sure!

Frequently Asked Questions

How do dogs wind down from the flurry of activity and avoid potential conflicts?

Dogs nap quietly in their crates in the Nap Room, complete with classical music and aromatherapy.

Why choose doggy day care for your dog?

There’s no bond like the one between our furry best friends and us. We love our dogs and want to give them the best life possible. But it can be challenging to fulfill all their needs to stay healthy and happy for a lifetime. Doggy day care gives pups a place to play and learn in a safe environment, with the socialization, mental stimulation, and physical exercise their minds and bodies need to stay healthy for a lifetime. 

  • Dogs get to socialize. Dogs are social creatures. Positive experiences with new humans, new dogs, and new environments are essential to a well-rounded pup.
  • Dogs learn social skills. Dogs learn from other dogs – they’re always teaching each other what is (and isn’t) appropriate social behavior. Doggy day care staff can also help support safe play and practice healthy social behaviors.
  • Dogs get more exercise. Exercise helps your dog maintain a healthy weight and muscle tone while improving their mood and providing a healthy outlet for their physical and mental energy, meaning they can be more relaxed at home.  
  • Dogs get human attention. Your dog will get the care and love they need while you’re at work or school.  
  • Parents get a break. Doggy day care can give you a day off from responsibilities, while your dog gets what they need to be a healthier, more well-adjusted pet.

Learn more about Enrichment Doggy Day Care

What are flexible playgroups?

Flexible playgroups allow us to match your dog with the social atmosphere and play schedule they can enjoy and benefit from most. This helps give them a healthy balance of play, rest, and learning and creates a safer social environment with a better quality of play. And our lower dog-to-staff ratios offer more individual attention, education, and love.

Learn more about Enrichment Doggy Day Care 

Do I need to bring bedding, toys, or treats for my dog?

Nope! We got you covered! Most dogs will not need any bedding for a single day of day care. If your dog is boarding with us, see our Sleepover Guidelines. As far as treats and toys, we have plenty! Please ask about which toy and treat products are available.

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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.

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