About Central Bark Rochester, MI
Meredith Mannino is the proud owner of Central Bark Rochester-MI, which is conveniently located 2 minutes south of downtown Rochester and just a few minutes north of M-59. Prior to opening Central Bark, she was an elementary school Spanish teacher. Meredith has grown up with dogs of all sizes and a deep love for animals, and has spent a significant portion of her life volunteering at animal shelters. She treats every dog that comes in like her own, and makes sure that her staff do the same.
At Central Bark Rochester Michigan, pets are family, and family deserves personalized pet care and exceptional customer service. Her lifelong dream of working and caring for dogs has been met, and they look forward to the opportunity to care for your pets as they would be cared for at home!
Meredith Mannino, Central Bark Rochester-MI Franchise Owner
Meet The Team
Alexis
Alexis has been working with dogs for over 5 years. She has a passion for animals and has amazing insight into dog body language. One of her dogs, Beretta, frequents enrichment day care as well!
Awards & Achievements
Central Bark® Certified
Enrichment Dog Day Care
The Dog Gurus training
Our Family Photo Album
The staff is incredibly friendly, the facility is always clean, and most importantly, Abby absolutely loves it there. It’s such a peace of mind knowing she’s in loving company during the work week.
We especially loved training with Connor and would highly recommend him to anyone in the area. We left with practical day-to-day training tools that have been so helpful, and it was also a wonderful bonding experience for us and Abby.
The groomer also did a beautiful job with Abby’s longer coat, and we love the convenience of having her groomed during daycare. Central Bark has truly been a one-stop shop for our pup, and we highly recommend them!
Frequently Asked Questions
Yes! When your dog spends the night with us, we do everything we can to ensure your dog has a safe place where they can feel well-rested.
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 included with your sleepover stay.
Yes. We offer sleepovers to puppies and dogs enrolled in our Enrichment Day Care. Sleepovers at Central Bark® provide 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 stay.
Once you have enrolled, we will need a copy of your dog’s vaccination records, which you can upload to your online account or bring with you on your scheduled first day. We also ask that your dog comes in on a regular 6-foot flat leash (no retractable or flexi-leads in the lobby) and a quick-release collar. Not sure what a quick-release collar is? No problem! We’ll be happy to show you on your first day. If your dog usually wears a harness while walking, you’re welcome to bring that as well.
If your dog typically eats a midday meal, you can bring it in an airtight container clearly labeled with your dog’s first and last names.
Positive reward-based techniques help puppies and dogs develop essential life skills and behaviors that will enrich their lives at home and day care. These methods set dogs up to succeed and reward them for performing desired behaviors. Rewards are tailored to the dog’s preferences and can include food treats, time to play with a favorite toy, or verbal praise.
After decades of experience using reward-based training, we know it’s the most humane and effective way of training dogs and addressing unwanted behaviors. It’s the best way to build a loving, trusting bond that enhances your relationship between you and your dog for a lifetime of happiness together.
At Central Bark®, our focus on positive reinforcement has never wavered. We continuously update our skills and policies to stay at the forefront of new advances in behavioral science and positive reinforcement techniques.
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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.
