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
Positive reward-based techniques help puppies and dogs develop essential life skills and behaviors that will enrich their lives at home and day care. These methods set dogs up to succeed and reward them for performing desired behaviors. Rewards are tailored to the dog’s preferences and can include food treats, time to play with a favorite toy, or verbal praise.
After decades of experience using reward-based training, we know it’s the most humane and effective way of training dogs and addressing unwanted behaviors. It’s the best way to build a loving, trusting bond that enhances your relationship between you and your dog for a lifetime of happiness together.
At Central Bark®, our focus on positive reinforcement has never wavered. We continuously update our skills and policies to stay at the forefront of new advances in behavioral science and positive reinforcement techniques.
Learn more about our training classes.
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ABSOLUTELY
Yes. Our day is broken up into areas of play, rest, feeding and more. And we always keep a watchful eye on canine good manners.
Yes! When your dog spends the night with us, we do everything we can to ensure your dog has a safe place where they can feel well-rested.
Sleepovers at Central Bark® offer your dog a calm, relaxing sleepover in a place they can feel comfortable and loved. Because they’re in a familiar place, they can feel less stressed about being away from home (and so will you). A full day of Doggy Day Care is included with your sleepover stay.
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.
