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Congratulations, Zeus!

Dog of the Month, News

Congratulations, Zeus!

This young fellow is Zeus and is known as a Red Fox Lab.  He’s considered a variation of the Yellow...

Congratulations, Fitz!

Dog of the Month, News

Congratulations, Fitz!

This black and white cutie is Fitz. He just turned 2 years old and has been a part of the...

Congrats, Abby F

Dog of the Month, News

Congrats, Abby F

The summer is in full swing and Abby and ready for those fun times that come with the season. Abby...

Congrats, Hazel

Dog of the Month, News

Congrats, Hazel

The summer begins golden with Hazel, one of our youngest Golden Retrievers. Hazel was welcomed to the pack last year...

Congrats, Kefir

Dog of the Month, News

Congrats, Kefir

Meet Kefir, a Miniature Golden Doodle. We first met Kefir at our winter Saturday Play Group last year. He was...

Congrats, Roxie!

Dog of the Month

Congrats, Roxie!

Roxie is one of our many “wiggle butts”. She wags her nubby tail so fast and hard her back paws...

Central Bark Blog
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 Health, Dog Safety

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

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 Enrichment, Dog Ownership

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, Recipes, Dog Health

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

DIY Stocking Stuffers for Your Dog!

Dog Enrichment, Dog Ownership

Everyone loves presents, including your dog! If you’re like me, you want to treat them to something special this holiday...

What your dog really wants for the holidays…

Dog Health, Dog Training, Dog Enrichment, Recipes

It’s that time of year!  Traffic jams in packed parking lots, lists of gifts to purchase, gathering ingredients to cook...

National Senior Pet Month

Dog Health, Dog Training, Dog Enrichment

Just a couple of months ago I was visiting the vet clinic for a routine exam for Karma, my 8-year-old...

Halloween Tips

Dog Ownership, Dog Health, Dog Safety

Monsters and Zombies and Ghouls, Oh My!  Fall is finally here!  Who can resist the fun scarves, warm campfires, and...

Dog Adoption Tips

Dog Health, Dog Adoption, Dog Safety, Dog Ownership

October is National Adopt a Shelter Dog Month!  Here are some tips for what to do before adopting a dog!...

Traveling Without Your Dog

Dog Day Care, Dog Enrichment, Dog Ownership, Dog Health

Planning a vacation and worried about leaving your dog home? Will they be sad?  Will they be lonely?  Well, it...

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