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Happy Birthday and Welcome to the club!

Dog of the Month

Happy Birthday and Welcome to the club!

Olive is a super sweet cattle dog mix who loves treats! She has been friendly to all dogs and people....

Congratulations to the moon goddess Luna!

Dog of the Month

Congratulations to the moon goddess Luna!

She is our Enrichment Dog Day Care – Dog of the Month for April 2023 in Oakdale Minnesota. She’s affectionate,...

Congratulations to Cooper!

Dog of the Month

Congratulations to Cooper!

This guy is one big beautiful chocolate lab who has been coming to enrichment doggy day care since we opened....

Central Bark Oakdale, MN Grand Open Celebration

Central Bark, News

Central Bark Oakdale, MN Grand Opening Celebration

You are Cordially Invited to Central Bark Oakdale’s Grand Opening Celebration! Free event. Open to the public. *All dogs must...

Central Bark Blog
How Do I Know If My Dog Likes Daycare?

Dog Socialization, Dog Enrichment, Dog Day Care

For a lot of pet parents, the first few daycare visits come with a quiet, nagging question: Does my dog actually...

Dog DNA Testing

Dog Ownership, Dog Behavior, Dog Adoption, Dog Health

Have you ever looked at your pup and wondered about their ancestry? Maybe you adopted a lovable mutt from a...

Doggy Daycare Anxiety

Dog Day Care

Some dogs struggle the moment you grab your keys, pacing, whining, or barking because they feel scared of being alone....

Young pups socializing safely to help determine when can puppies go to daycare based on vaccinations.

Dog Day Care

Bringing home a puppy brings excitement, playful energy, and many questions about raising a happy, well-adjusted companion. New pet owners...

Daycare Essentially Good for Dogs

dog boarding

For many pet parents, supporting their dog’s happiness and overall wellness is a top priority. As modern life becomes busier,...

Holiday dog portrait

dog boarding

As pet owners, our dogs rely on us not just for food and shelter, but for their overall well-being, including...

Origins of the Pack Animal

dog boarding

For many years, it’s been widely believed that “dogs are pack animals.” Many owners have wondered: Why are dogs pack...

Dog bored

dog boarding

If your furry best friend gazes at you with soulful eyes or paces the house, you may wonder, “Is my...

Dog being bathed with shampoo in a backyard by its owner.

News

This is one of the first questions many new pet parents have, and even long-time dog owners can wonder if...

Central Bark dog enjoying an enrichment treat with Central Bark employee.

News, Dog Enrichment

Enrichment has, over the last few years, been something that pet owners have understood the importance of in a greater...

Central Bark Co-Founder Chris Gaba Celebrates 20-Plus Years in Original Fort Lauderdale, FL Location

News

Launched over two decades ago by a passionate dog parent looking to create something better for his own furry friends,...

Central Bark Franchise dog smiling at the camera.

Central Bark

In honor of National Rescue Dog Day, Central Bark celebrates its office dog, Petunia, who is charting a new path...

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