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Dog of the Month
Our monthly favorite dog
Dog’s of the Month
Congrats to our 6 pack — They are our August Dogs of the Month! Gigi & Gizmo & their 4…
Dog of the Month
Congrats, Obi — you are our May Dog of the Month! Obi is a 2-Year-old Cunucu who has been attending…
Dog of the Month
Congrats, Sammy — you are our April Dog of the Month! Sammy is a 1-Year-old Mini Goldendoodle who has been…
Dog of the Month
Congrats, Bodie — you are our March Dog of the Month! Bodie is a 1-Year-old Fox Terrier who has been…
Dog of the Month
Congrats, Josie — you are our February Dog of the Month! Josie is a 5-Year-old Pitbull who has been attending…
Dog of the Month
Congrats, Apple — you are our January Dog of the Month! Apple is a 2-Year-old mix breed pup who has…
Central Bark Blog
The Importance of Socialization
It’s National Train Your Dog Month in January and with that in mind, we’re exploring the age-old discussion of “Nature…
Dog Enrichment, Dog Ownership, News
New Year’s Resolutions for Pet Parents
The start of the new year is a time to reflect on the changes you want to make with the…
December is Safe Toys and Gifts Month
Did you know that December is Safe Toys and Gifts Month? Seems appropriate given that it is the gift giving…
Happy National Mutt Day!
We like Big Mutts and we cannot lie…. Little mutts too. Mutts, they may not be pure bread, but they…
Dog Education, Dog Ownership, News, Recipes
Welcome to Central Barksgiving!
When you settle down for Thanksgiving dinner this year, are you planning on including your four-legged best friend in the…
Dog Education, Dog Ownership, News
It’s National Animal Shelter Appreciation Week; Here’s How You Can Take Part
The first full week of November is National Animal Shelter Appreciation Week, which seems fitting as it is a month…
Dog Behavior, Dog Education, Dog Ownership, Dog Training
What to take into consideration in positive reinforcement for dogs – The Weight of Reward
Dog owners sometimes have the urge to quickly eliminate the use of treats & toys, or praise when working with…
October is National Pit Bull Month
Since our inception, Central Bark has been committed to a just and inclusive world where no one discriminates based on…
Dog Adoption, Dog Education, Dog Safety
It’s National Adopt-a-Dog-Month
Dogs, for thousands of years, have been our best friends, our protectors, and often improving and even saving our lives.…
Dog Behavior, Dog Education, Dog Ownership
Petting a Dog is Actually Good for You and Your Brain
If you own a dog, you already know that petting a dog it can just boost your mood and give…
Dog Education, Dog Enrichment, Dog Health, Dog Ownership, Dog Safety, Dog Socialization, Dog Training
Dogs Deserve Good Dog People – Here’s How to Be The Best Dog Person
We can all agree that dogs are simply the best and deserve the world. The undying loyalty and unconditional love…
September is National Responsible Dog Ownership Month
Here Are the 5 Best Ways to Celebrate Did you know that September is National Responsible Dog Ownership Month? Hosted…