About Central Bark New Berlin
Allen and Christy are the owners of the New Berlin, Franklin, and Madison Central Bark stores. They both have such a passion for animals and especially dogs. They have two sons Kai and Kane, 3 dogs and 2 cats. They have taken their passion and turned it into a career by owning their own Central Bark stores. Christy has previously worked in retail loan maintenance and Allen was previously a police fleet supervisor, with their expertise in these areas of finance and management they will help make Central Bark New Berlin, Central Bark Madison Southeast & Central Bark Franklin all it 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
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.
Jamie
Assistant Manager
Jamie has been working at Central Bark for 11 years and loves being able to spend time with the dogs! Before Central Bark she worked at Rescue Wagon for 7 years and as a Veterinary Technician for 12 years. She enjoyed her time on Rescue Wagon traveling throughout the South and saving dogs from overcrowded shelters and helping them find their forever homes. Jamie has 4 dogs of her own; Levi an Australian Cattle Dog and Otis, Oscar and Dually the Dachshund trio!
Erin
Groomer
Erin has been grooming since 2008 and has earned the title of a Certified Professional Groomer through International Pet Groomer. She’s also a certified Canine Esthetician and is Safety Certified through the American Kennel Club. Erin always keeps up on grooming education by attending as many grooming seminars as she can around the country. Erin has two children, one dog, and two cats! She has a bachelor’s degree in biology and speaks Spanish.
Sophie
Assistant Manager
I‘m Sophie, and I’ve been part of the Central Bark New Berlin team for almost four years! Starting as a dog handler in 2021, I’ve recently advanced to the role of Assistant Manager. During my time here, I also earned my Bachelor of Arts in Psychology from the University of Wisconsin – Milwaukee. At Central Bark, I’m fortunate to combine my passion for animals with my interest in client relations.
Alyssa
Store Manager
Alyssa has always had a passion for animals ever since she can remember. She was a kennel assistant for 7 years at the Muskego Animal Hospital which is when she knew she wanted to work with dogs forever. Alyssa has been working at Central Bark New Berlin since 2017 and started off as a Dog Handler and worked her way up to Store Manager. Alyssa has two dogs of her own, Mindy and Ramsey, who also enjoy coming to work with her!
Courtney
Groomer
Courtney’s love of animals started at an early age, growing up on her family’s dairy farm. Since then she has always had a passion for animals both big and small. While earning her Bachelor’s degree for Zoology and Environmental studies she began working as a Bather in a grooming salon and became a Groomer in 2013. After college she also had the opportunity to work at a wildlife sanctuary, and was able to take care of lions, tigers, bears and many other animals. Courtney has 4 dogs and…
Cassie
Dog & Cat Groomer
Hey! This is Cassie! I love working with animals. I have been grooming dogs for 7 years and cats for 5 years. I love grooming because it gives me the chance to be creative while hanging out with a pet. It usually doesn’t seem like work! I love working on a wide variety of clients including poodles, wired-haired terriers and goofy pugs. I have a level of patience to learn why a dog might not like something and help them work through it.
Nick
Groomer
I’m Nick! I’ve been a pet groomer since 2010. I specialize in technical styling across all breed types, utilizing expert scissoring and breed specific techniques to ensure every pet looks their best. My approach is rooted in patience and empathy, with an intuition for calming anxious pets and creating stress-free environments. I bring a genuine love for animals to every session, prioritizing pet comfort and safety while fostering lasting, trusting relationships with both pets and their…
Callie
Professional Trainer
Callie started her career at the Wisconsin Humane Society and earned her degree in Animal Behavior from Carroll University. Now a CPDT-KA certified trainer, she brings expert guidance, real-world experience, and a passion for helping dogs succeed in both group classes and private training. We’re thrilled to have her growing with Central Bark!
Awards & Achievements
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Central Bark® Certified
Enrichment Dog Day Care
Covid-19 Training
CPR/Pet Safety Certified
Our Family Photo Album
Courtney just ❤️ ‘s Izzy like her own.
Everyone there enjoys there job. Always clean and so presentable. I tell everyone about it!
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Frequently Asked Questions
No. At Central Bark®, we never sedate dogs in our salon. Our expert groomers always aim to help your dog feel as calm and relaxed as possible during their bathing and grooming experience.
Suppose your dog has shown extreme stress or anxiety toward grooming in the past. In that case, we suggest speaking with a trusted veterinarian and one of our reward-based trainers about how we can best support your dog.
Make a reservation for your dog’s grooming session
We offer everything you need to keep your dog clean, healthy, and comfortable at our Salon & Spa. Our expert groomers focus on creating a calm and relaxing experience your dog can enjoy.
We offer:
- Dog baths
- Dog grooming
- Dog ear cleaning
- Dog teeth brushing
- Dog nail trims
- Dog deshed treatments
- Dog brush outs
- Dog gland expressions
- And more
Make a reservation for your dog’s grooming session
Our staff is trained in dog body language and positive playgroup management techniques so they can respond proactively to help avoid issues between dogs. These tools include praise, treats, and work on important Group Play Skills daily like name recall, group sits, and going calmly in and out of doorways and gates. If a dog ever becomes overstimulated during play (just like kids do on the playground sometimes) we use these practiced skills to help redirect dogs into more desired behaviors (like coming to us and offering a sit for a treat) which gives the dog a chance to reset and calm down. When needed, we also utilize play breaks (a short rest in an individual crate) or in-group leash walks if a dog needs a little more help to bring their energy levels back down.
Central Bark® has plenty of Kongs®, tennis balls and other toys for everyone. The dogs could ask for nothing more!
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.
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