Enrichment Dog Day Care
Your Local Central Bark
Central Bark®
Milwaukee Eastside
3800 N 1st St.,
Milwaukee, WI 53212Get Directions
Open Today 7:00 AM – 6:30 PM
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There’s no bond like the one we share with our furry best friends. We love our dogs and want to give them the best life. But it can be challenging to fulfill all their needs.
That’s why families trust Central Bark®, where dogs get the love and care to help them be healthy, happy, and well-rounded. When you bring your dog to Central Bark Milwaukee Eastside, you’ll have peace of mind knowing they’re having a great day with their friends in a safe and loving environment.
Our Whole Dog Care approach aims to nurture and enrich your dog’s whole health and well-being – throughout their entire life. The heart of this approach is our Enrichment Dog Day Care program. We also offer dog boarding, baths, grooming, market, training, and more. All with the mission to help you and your dog share the best life.
We know that dogs aren’t just LIKE family – they ARE family. As dog parents ourselves, we take great pride in treating each and every dog like they’re our own.
Grooming
Boarding
Training
FREE Puppy Hour
There’s no bond like the one we share with our furry best friends. We love our dogs and want to give them the best life. But it can be challenging to fulfill all their needs.
That’s why families trust Central Bark®, where dogs get the love and care to help them be healthy, happy, and well-rounded. When you bring your dog to Central Bark Milwaukee Eastside, you’ll have peace of mind knowing they’re having a great day with their friends in a safe and loving environment.
Our Whole Dog Care approach aims to nurture and enrich your dog’s whole health and well-being – throughout their entire life. The heart of this approach is our Enrichment Dog Day Care program. We also offer dog boarding, baths, grooming, market, training, and more. All with the mission to help you and your dog share the best life.
We know that dogs aren’t just LIKE family – they ARE family. As dog parents ourselves, we take great pride in treating each and every dog like they’re our own.
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Oscar was well-taken care of during his stay. We got a daily report card about his behavior and attitude along with pictures. I recommend this place wholeheartedly.
Very nice staff and clean facility.
We have a great experience everytime we bring our dog Barry here for grooming. He used to be so afraid of previous groomers to the point where we would need to come pick him up mid appointment and he would leave only half trimmed! Central Bark Eastside had the patience and care and we no longer stress about grooming appointments!
The groomer are always great and happy to see Emmy and she loves going to see them and normally is so excited to see them
I’ve been bringing Oreo here since 2021, helping my elderly mom with her care. She had a different groomer at first, but when Kiki joined, she quickly became someone special to Oreo. Mom got Oreo during the pandemic and would drop her off when she could, but this place has been part of Oreo’s routine ever since. Through a lot of ups and downs, especially with mom’s health, Kiki and the team have been steady, kind, and caring.
Every visit, Oreo gets excited to see Kiki for her bath, nails, and even the occasional pop of color on her tail or paws. She has separation anxiety and shakes a bit at handoff, but calms right down once she’s in Kiki’s arms. The whole staff has fallen in love with Oreo—you can tell they truly care about the pets they work with. Now that Oreo’s fully my responsibility, their consistency and love have been a huge help—they’re really a bright spot for Oreo and our family.
Every visit, Oreo gets excited to see Kiki for her bath, nails, and even the occasional pop of color on her tail or paws. She has separation anxiety and shakes a bit at handoff, but calms right down once she’s in Kiki’s arms. The whole staff has fallen in love with Oreo—you can tell they truly care about the pets they work with. Now that Oreo’s fully my responsibility, their consistency and love have been a huge help—they’re really a bright spot for Oreo and our family.
I’ve been coming here sine my fur baby were a pup he’s four now and last groomer KeKe did a excellent job my Oreo look so good ,smell good and it only took two hours. Everyone is friendly and professional but Keke I want in the future thanks
Frequently Asked Questions
Are the dogs supervised at all times?
ABSOLUTELY
Do you offer dog birthday parties?
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!
Can I stay with my dog at the groomers?
You do not need to stay with your dog during their grooming appointment. Our expert groomers always aim to help your dog feel as calm and relaxed as possible during their bathing and grooming experience. If your pup is feeling a little unsure, ask our training team about ways to enrich their experience and help create positive associations by using positive reward-based training methods.
Make a reservation for your grooming session today.
How does Central Bark mentally stimulate a dog?
At Central Bark®, our goal is to provide a balanced day of play, learning, rest, and love. Learning and mental exercise can happen in various ways, including training activities, brain games, scent work, and more. Our playgroups offer several hours of active playtime paired with learning opportunities during Group Play Skills. This way, dogs have plenty of time to socialize and get their energy out, while also exercising their minds through learning.
During one of your dog’s rest periods throughout the day, they are offered a rest period enrichment activity to stimulate their mind while encouraging healthy rest. These licking and chewing activities involve food rewards, such as frozen peanut butter KONG®. These activities engage their minds while helping foster quality rest.
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.
Training Tutor sessions stimulate the dog’s minds and bodies and help them learn important skills, behaviors, and tricks.
One-on-One Enrichment sessions give the extra attention dogs love and the freedom to use their senses and safely explore their instincts through interactive toys, puzzles, and games.
Did you know? 15 minutes of mental activity is equal to 30 minutes of physical exercise!