About Central Bark Madison Southeast
Allen & Christy joined the Central Bark Franchise team in 2015, when they took ownership of Central Bark New Berlin. Seeing the positive impact on so many dogs inspired them to expand! They now proudly serve multiple locations, including Central Bark Madison Southeast, Central Bark New Berlin, and Central Bark Franklin. They both have such a passion for animals and especially dogs. They have two sons Kai and Kane, 2 dogs and 2 cats. They have taken their passion and turned it into a career by owning their own Central Bark stores. Before joining Central Bark, Christy worked in retail loan maintenance and Allen worked as a police fleet supervisor. With their expertise in areas of finance and management they will help make Central Bark Madison Southeast, Central Bark New Berlin & Central Bark Franklin all they 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
Meet The Team
Shania
Master Certified Groomer
Shania is a Master Certified Groomer with over 10 years of experience. Her top priority is the safety, health & well-being of every pet in her care. She regularly attends seminars, dog shows and grooming competitions to provide outstanding service and stay current with techniques. Her favorite breed to groom are Poodles for their creative styling opportunities. Shania enjoys being creative with pet-safe dyes and accessories to showcase each dog’s personality!
Alyssa D.
Store Manager
Alyssa joined Central Bark Madison in 2023 as a dog handler and quickly advanced to management. With a lifelong love for animals and passion for building relationships with dogs and families, she makes every client feel like part of the Central Bark family. She oversees daily operations, working with dogs, clients, staff, and groomers to ensure smooth days. Whether supporting the team or cuddling pups, Alyssa is hands-on. Outside work, she enjoys time with family and her cat. Request an…
Megan
District Manager
Megan has been working her way up with the Central Bark family since 2011. Megan has demonstrated her leadership skills, problem-solving abilities, and genuine love for the dogs, which lead her to begin a management position at Central Bark New Berlin in 2014. In 2018, Megan started overseeing the Central Bark Madison location. In 2022, Megan started to oversee operations at the Central Bark Franklin location as well, making her our District Manager.
Alyssa B.
Dog Groomer
Meet Alyssa! She began her grooming career in 2025 and enjoys enhancing a dog’s natural look, especially breeds like Golden Retrievers and Australian Shepherds. Alyssa is passionate about learning and is being mentored by our Certified Master Groomer, Shania, who brings over a decade of experience to the salon. Alyssa is now accepting appointments Monday–Thursday. We’d love to have your pup meet her!
Awards & Achievements
Central Bark® Certified Enrichment Dog Day Care
Covid-19 Training
Our Family Photo Album
Odin hates having his nails done at home but Central Bark groomers have no issue, it’s such a relief and very convenient to have this service available to us.
Frequently Asked Questions
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.
We are happy to accommodate your dog’s feeding schedule as part of their “Rest Period Enrichments.” Simply bring their food in pre-portioned containers with clear instructions. Our trained staff will ensure your dog receives their meal in a private, quiet space. We are also experienced in handling a variety of specific needs, including day care for dogs with allergies and medication administration, though additional fees may apply.
Even with such a proactive approach to safety as described above, scuffles between dogs can and do happen from time to time. Although this is a rare occurrence, dogs are animals and don’t always talk about whose tennis ball it is. If a scuffle does occur, staff are trained to intervene immediately by making a loud noise and separating the dogs involved as quickly as possible. For most dogs enrolled in our program, this is enough to stop the situation. If needed, we are also equipped with squirt bottles and a hose. Any dog involved in a scuffle will receive a cursory body check and play break to calm down.
Yes! We love to celebrate our friends’ special days. You can schedule space in our facility to celebrate important moments in your dog’s life, from playdates to birthdays to Barkmitzvas. You can rent the space or have us plan and run your entire event.
Contact us to schedule your dog’s party!
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.
