Healthy.
Happy.
Whole.

Welcome to Central Bark® Oakdale

The bond we share with our furry best friends is unparalleled. Our love for our dogs drives us to provide them with the best possible life. However, meeting all their needs can be challenging. That’s why families rely on Central Bark Oakdale, where dogs receive love and care.

When you entrust your dog to Central Bark Oakdale, you can rest assured that they’re enjoying a fantastic day with their friends.

Our comprehensive whole dog care approach is dedicated to nurturing and enhancing your dog’s overall health. At the core of this approach is our Enrichment Dog Day Care program.

Additionally, we provide services such as dog boarding, dog grooming, market, training, and more. Our mission is to help you and your dog share the best life possible.

We proudly serve the east metro suburbs of Ramsey and Washington Counties, encompassing Oakdale, Woodbury, Maplewood, North Saint Paul, White Bear Lake, and Lake Elmo.

Central Bark
Oakdale

3115 Hadley Ave N,
Oakdale, MN 55128Get Directions

(651) 528-6974

Open Today 6:30 AM – 6:30 PM

Request Appointment

Central Bark Oakdale Whole Dog Care

Our comprehensive approach to whole dog care provides an array of enjoyable and personalized products and services. These will support your dog’s physical, mental, and emotional well-being throughout their entire life.

Enrichment Dog Day Care - Off Enrichment Dog Day Care - On Enrichment Dog Day Care

Enhance your dog’s daily routine with tailored activities designed just for them, adding excitement to each day.

Grooming - Off Grooming - On Grooming

Indulge your furry friend in grooming and delightful experiences crafted to bring them joy and maintain their best appearance.

Boarding - Off Boarding - On Boarding

Provide your dog with a serene and comfortable retreat through our Dog Boarding service, ensuring a relaxing and enjoyable stay.

Products - Off Products - On Products

Explore our carefully chosen selection of high-quality dog essentials, including food, treats, toys, and more, aimed at keeping them healthy.

Training & Enrichment - Off Training & Enrichment - On Training & Enrichment

Strengthen your bond with your dog through positive training and engaging activities that teach essential skills and promote good behavior.

How to get started

  1. Click Request Appointment
  2. Register Online
  3. We’ll contact you to help
    schedule your first visit

Why do dogs LOVE
Central Bark?

  • Tailored Just for Them – Each dog is unique, and we customize every day to meet your dog’s individual needs.
  • Overall Health + Happiness – Your dog receives personalized attention, engaging activities, and adequate rest. Doing so promotes their well-being, happiness, and good behavior both at home and in the community.
  • We Understand Dogs – Our team consists of dog experts with specialized training in our science-based positive reinforcement approach.
  • Safe + Clean Environment – The safety and well-being of all our guests rank as our top priority. Our thorough safety protocols and cleaning procedures ensure your dog’s well-being and health every day they spend with us.
  • Reliable Loving Care – For over two decades, families have placed their trust in Central Bark to enhance their dogs’ lives. We provide a balanced mix of personalized attention, play, exercise, socialization, training, rest, and love.
  • A Lifelong Connection – It’s incredible how a day apart can strengthen your bond! Your dog returns home happy and healthy, relieving you of any worries about them being alone at home.

Frequently Asked Questions

Can I see the complete facilities where my dog will be staying?

Of course! You are welcome to visit and tour the center before enrolling. Please visit our locations section to find the Central Bark Doggy Day Care location that is nearest to you.

What are Rest Period Enrichments?

Rest periods can be paired with fun and interactive food toys (like a frozen peanut butter Kong) to create a rest period enrichment activity for your dog.   

Not only are rest period enrichments fun and mentally stimulating for your dog, but they also help build positive associations and crating skills. Hence, dogs are calmer, quieter, and more relaxed. For dogs, being comfortable in a crate is a life skill that is incredibly useful for them and their owners. 

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.

Learn more about Enrichment Doggy Day Care. 

How do you train a puppy?

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 puppy. We offer expert training and classes so you and your puppy can learn and bond together. 

Learn more about our training classes.

Visit our Dog Blog for more helpful tips.

What are flexible playgroups?

Flexible playgroups allow us to match your dog with the social atmosphere and play schedule they can enjoy and benefit from most. This helps give them a healthy balance of play, rest, and learning and creates a safer social environment with a better quality of play. And our lower dog-to-staff ratios offer more individual attention, education, and love.

Learn more about Enrichment Doggy Day Care.

Read all FAQs