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

Awards & Achievements

The Dog Gurus training

Our Family Photo Album

Shawna Thompson 3 months ago

Conner has been a great help navigating our new puppy’s behavior and training. I would absolutely recommend Central Bark!

Richard Ballinger 5 months ago

Great place for my dog. She is so tired when she is picked up. Love it.

Katie Ledford 5 months ago

We love Central Bark! Abby goes to doggy daycare three times a week, recently completed a six-week beginner training course with Connor, and has also been groomed there. We truly couldn’t be happier with the experience.

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!

jaclyn selewski 3 months ago

They always do a wonderful job cutting my dogs hair. The first groomer to make my dog feel comfortable.

JC 5 months ago

Dog seems to love it and friendly nice staff

Leah 6 months ago

So happy with our experience at Central Bark! Our 9yo French Bulldog has only been boarded once before about 5 years ago, and when family was unable to watch her while we were out of town, we had to find a new place for her to stay. Central Bark was everything we were looking for and more. They required a trial run before her actual stay, which we really appreciated so that she would be comfortable there when it came time for us to leave. We received daily reports with photos every day she was there. We also requested that she get a bath on her last day, and they put an adorable bow on her too. Meredith and staff were so kind and easy to communicate with. We will definitely utilize them again in the future!

Frequently Asked Questions

How do you train a dog?

No matter how long you’ve had your dog, it’s possible to teach them new skills and tricks.

Whether you’re crate training, leash walking, or potty training your dog, consistency is key. It’s crucial to establish a routine, practice positive reinforcement, supervise your dog (especially when potty training), and avoid punishing when mistakes happen.

Central Bark® offers everything you need to help you train your dog. 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 products do you sell?

Shop the Central Bark® Market for the best choices in healthy and nutritious food, treats, toys, training aids, and dog lifestyle products and apparel. Every item is specially selected to enhance your dog’s physical health and nutrition and provide enrichment, happiness, and comfort.

Call your local store to learn more about the products we carry.

How much does dog training cost?

With a variety of training solutions available, training costs depend upon what kind of training you and your dog need.

Central Bark® offers everything you need to help you train your new puppy or older dog. Including group classes and Training Tutor sessions that can take place during day care. Our expert training and classes help you, and your dog learn and bond together.

Learn more about our training classes.

What is dog grooming?

Dog grooming helps keep your dog clean, healthy, and comfortable. It can include anything from a simple brush-out or bath to a full spa day, complete with a grooming session and nail care.

All dogs are unique. Just like humans, your dog deserves personalized grooming for their size, breed, coat type, and condition. Please ask an associate for details.

Make a reservation for your dog’s grooming session.

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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.