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Congrats, Molly!

Dog of the Month

Congrats, Molly!

Meet the majestic & mesmerizing Molly! With one look she can charm her way right into your heart. Yup, that’s...

Congrats, Dax!

Dog of the Month

Congrats, Dax!

Meet The Mighty Dax! It’s hard to find a quiet moment alone with this handsome & playful guy. Dax makes...

Congrats, Kensi!

Dog of the Month

Congrats, Kensi!

Meet Miss Kensi! She is one sweet gal who loves to get attention from everyone. You can usually find Kensi...

Congrats, Cal!

Dog of the Month

Congrats, Cal!

Meet Cal! That face just says it all. “Here I am, I’m fun, throw the toy, treats please”. Not content...

Congrats, Rory!

Dog of the Month

Congrats, Rory!

One look into those soulful brown eyes and it’s enough to melt anyone’s heart. This beautiful Miniature Australian Shepard is...

Congrats, Frank!

Dog of the Month

Congrats, Frank!

Meet the fantastic Frank, Central Bark Downtown’s 2017 January Dog of the Month! We couldn’t let the opportunity to bestow...

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The Skill Every Dog Needs!

Dog Behavior, Dog Training

Want to know the number one thing you can teach your dog to strengthen every skill they know and to...

Bringing Home a New Puppy

Dog Health, Dog Training, Dog Behavior

As humans, we are constantly learning new things. New skills, new information, and practicing new behaviors. From learning to play...

Patriotic Pup Snack

Dog Health

Your pup may not enjoy fireworks, but there’s no reason they can’t enjoy a special 4th of July treat just...

Inside Summer Fun

Dog Training, Dog Enrichment, Dog Safety, Dog Health

Yes, playing outside is fun and is one of the best parts of summer! But sometimes, between the mosquitoes, the...

Hot Weather Safety

Dog Safety, Dog Health

Now that summer is in full swing, the hot weather is here to stay for the foreseeable future. With the...

Fireworks and Fearful Dogs

Dog Behavior, Dog Safety, Dog Health

Many large celebrations and firework displays have been taken off the schedule this year in response to the pandemic the...

Dog Tricks for Stress Relief

Dog Health, Dog Training, Dog Behavior

The pandemic has had a major effect on the lives of many, myself included.  And while I am very much...

Keeping Your Memorial Day Celebrations Dog Safe

Dog Safety, Dog Health

While you may not be celebrating Memorial Day at a parade, here are four tips for keeping your dog safe...

Setting Your Dog Up for Separation and Confinement Success

Dog Health, Dog Enrichment, Dog Behavior, Dog Ownership

One of the greatest joys of sharing your life with a dog is their observable delight when you come home....

Puppies Don’t Know the Word Pandemic: A guide to socializing your puppy during the pandemic

Dog Socialization, Puppies, Dog Behavior, Dog Enrichment, Dog Training, Dog Health

Puppy and Pandemic.  Two words that are at odds with one another and create two very different pictures of daily...

My Dog is my Valentine: 7 Ways to Celebrate Valentine’s Day with Your Dog

Dog Ownership, Dog Enrichment

Every year there’s a new Valentine’s Day movie that draws our attention to the relationships people have, or don’t have,...

Holiday Kong Recipe

Dog Enrichment

In your dog’s toy bin you probably have a Kong Classic or two. You’ve probably filled them with peanut butter...

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