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
Whether you’re crate training, leash walking, or potty training your pup, consistency is key. It’s crucial to establish a routine, practice positive reinforcement, supervise your puppy (especially when potty training), and avoid punishing your puppy when mistakes happen.
Central Bark® offers everything you need to help you train your puppy. We offer expert training and classes so you and your puppy can learn and bond together.
Learn more about our training classes.
Visit our Dog Blog for more helpful tips.
Rest periods can be paired with fun and interactive food toys (like a frozen peanut butter Kong) to create a rest period enrichment activity for your dog.
Not only are rest period enrichments fun and mentally stimulating for your dog, but they also help build positive associations and crating skills. Hence, dogs are calmer, quieter, and more relaxed. For dogs, being comfortable in a crate is a life skill that is incredibly useful for them and their owners.
Did you know? Scientific studies have shown that licking and chewing behaviors (especially those that involve food rewards!) are self-soothing, decrease heart and respiratory rates, and even release dopamine in a dog’s brain.
Not at all! It’s never too early or too late to begin building positive associations and using reward-based methods to teach your puppy new skills and behaviors.
Establish a training schedule now to help your puppy learn desired behaviors like walking nicely on a leash and basic cues like sit, stay, and loose-leash walking. Practicing these skills at home is critical, but it’s always a good idea to enlist the help of a professional to get a jump start teaching your puppy all the things you want them to know and set them up for success! Central Bark® offers everything you need to help you train your dog, including expert training and classes, so you and your puppy can learn and bond together.
Learn more about our training classes.
Visit our Dog Blog for more helpful tips.
Yes! We love to celebrate our dog friends’ birthdays. You can rent space in our facility to celebrate, then bring in your treats and decorations. Or you can 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.
