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…
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
Sleeping in a new or unfamiliar environment can be stressful for some dogs. That’s why we offer sleepovers to dogs already enrolled in our Enrichment Day Care.
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 complimentary with your sleepover, so your dog can play with their friends after a good night’s rest.
The timeline for learning new behaviors and skills is as unique as every dog! Because each dog is an individual, with different learning histories, breed genetics, and preferences in reinforcers like treats and toys, there is no way to say for sure how long training will take. It’s also important to consider how much time each family has for daily training practice.
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 dog, with expert training and classes so you and your pup can learn and bond together.
Learn more about our training classes.
Visit our Dog Blog for more helpful tips.
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 trainers can help your dog learn a variety of essential life skills and behaviors during their one-on-one sessions. These include fundamental commands like sit, stay, down, wait, and leave-it, as well as more specific skills such as calm door and gate etiquette and relaxed loose-leash walking. The training is tailored to help your dog become a well-behaved and confident member of the family.
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.
