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
Willow has made so many friends there, and she absolutely loves the pool, all the pets, and, of course, the treats. What means the most to us is knowing that the staff treat Willow like she’s their own dog. As a dog owner, there’s no better feeling than knowing your dog is happy, loved, and well taken care of.
We’re so grateful to the entire Central Bark Madison team for taking such wonderful care of our girl. And they always get the best pictures of her! We highly recommend them!
Frequently Asked Questions
Booking as early as possible is recommended, especially for holidays, school breaks, weekends, and other busy travel periods. Availability varies by Central Bark location and by the type of boarding experience your dog needs. If you know your travel dates, contact your local Central Bark early so the team can confirm availability and any enrollment or pre-stay requirements.
Central Bark dog training options are designed to accommodate different dogs, goals, and training needs. Depending on your Central Bark location and the training services offered, individual sessions, training packages, or other training options may be available. Contact your local Central Bark or explore its available training services online to find the option that best fits you and your dog.
Central Bark’s Behavior Assessment process helps our team get to know your dog and evaluate factors such as comfort with people, social skills and play style with other dogs, response to different environments, and other behaviors relevant to their day care experience. This helps us make thoughtful decisions about how to support your dog’s comfort, safety, and success in the program.
Yes. Central Bark Enrichment Day Care follows a structured daily rhythm that balances supervised play, learning, scheduled rest, enrichment, and other activities. Safety is our top priority, and our teams actively monitor dogs throughout the day while using established practices designed to support safe, positive experiences.
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.
