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Central Bark®
Rochester, MN

1720 2nd St SW,
Rochester, MN 55902Get Directions

(507) 322-6655

Open Today 6:30 AM – 6:30 PM


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Welcome to Central Bark Rochester, MN

Our connection with our beloved furry companions is unparalleled. Our deep love for our dogs drives us to provide them with the best life, but it can be challenging. This is where Central Bark Rochester steps in.

Families place their trust in us because we provide dogs with the care they need to lead well-rounded lives. When you bring your dog to Central Bark Rochester, you can relax, knowing they are enjoying a wonderful day.

Our Whole Dog Care approach is centered around nurturing and enhancing your dog’s overall health and well-being. At the core of this philosophy is our Enrichment Dog Day Care program. In addition, we offer a range of services, including dog boarding, baths, grooming, a marketplace, training, and more. The mission is to help you and your dog experience the best life possible.

As devoted dog parents ourselves, we take immense pride in treating every dog as if they’re our own. To us, they are family.

Enrichment Dog Day Care

Enrichment Dog Day Care

Central Bark’s Enrichment Dog Day Care offers more than playtime — it nurtures your dog’s physical, mental, and emotional well-being. With small playgroups based on size, temperament, and playstyle, we create a safe, structured environment where dogs build confidence, learn good manners, and enjoy healthy socialization. Our enrichment activities, routine schedules, and trained enrichment specialists provide positive interaction, exercise, and rest so your dog goes home happy, tired, and fulfilled.

Enrichment Dog Day Care

Grooming

Grooming

Central Bark’s dog grooming salon and spa keeps your pup looking and feeling their best with personalized care. Our experienced groomers use positive handling techniques and premium products tailored to your dog’s breed, size, and comfort needs. From baths and blowouts to nail trims, teeth brushing, deshedding, and specialty add-ons, we strive to create a stress-free, comfortable grooming experience. Add a spa day to your dog day care or boarding for a fresh, clean pup at pick up.

Grooming

Boarding

Boarding

Central Bark dog boarding provides a safe, cozy home-away-from-home where your pup can rest comfortably while you’re away. Our team offers attentive, individualized care with plenty of enrichment, affection, and routine to help your dog feel secure. Each guest enjoys a clean, comfortable sleeping space, regular potty breaks, and caring supervision from people who know dogs well. Relax knowing your dog is safe, comfortable, and cared for like one of our own.

Boarding

Training

Training

Central Bark’s dog training helps to build confidence, manners, and lifelong skills using force-free, positive reinforcement methods. Our dog trainers offer classes for puppies and adults, from basic obedience to more advanced skills. Training can also be integrated into our dog day care for active learning, socialization, and mental enrichment. With individualized sessions and options during day care, pups learn through play, enrichment, and structure. The result? A calmer, happier dog with better habits at home.

Training

FREE Puppy Hour

FREE Puppy Hour

Central Bark’s Free Puppy Hour starts your puppy’s socialization the right way. This safe, supervised play session helps puppies build confidence, social skills, and healthy play habits during their most important developmental stage (8-16 weeks). Guided by trained enrichment specialists, puppies explore new sights, sounds, and friends while burning energy and learning healthy habits. Pet parents also get expert training tips and support. It’s a fun, stress-free way to nurture a well-rounded, confident puppy — at no cost.

FREE Puppy Hour

Dog Day Care in Rochester, MN | Central Bark

Our connection with our beloved furry companions is unparalleled. Our deep love for our dogs drives us to provide them with the best life, but it can be challenging. This is where Central Bark Rochester steps in.

Families place their trust in us because we provide dogs with the care they need to lead well-rounded lives. When you bring your dog to Central Bark Rochester, you can relax, knowing they are enjoying a wonderful day.

Our Whole Dog Care approach is centered around nurturing and enhancing your dog’s overall health and well-being. At the core of this philosophy is our Enrichment Dog Day Care program. In addition, we offer a range of services, including dog boarding, baths, grooming, a marketplace, training, and more. The mission is to help you and your dog experience the best life possible.

As devoted dog parents ourselves, we take immense pride in treating every dog as if they’re our own. To us, they are family.

Dudley Doo, June 2026 Dog of the Month at Central Bark Rochester, MN, celebrating his daycare spotlight.

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Frequently Asked Questions

How Does the Staff Manage Dogs With Different Energy Levels or Personalities in the Playgroups?

Our dog socialization day care is built on a unique system of “flexible playgroups” to ensure a safe and positive social environment for every dog. We carefully match your dog with friends based on their age, personality, size, and play style, creating a balanced and stress-free environment. This is especially beneficial for day care for dogs with anxiety or shy puppies, as it provides a low-pressure way for them to build confidence and have a great time.

Are there outdoor play areas?

Central Bark® has outdoor facilities complete with swimming pools and cooling systems for the summer.

What does a dog groomer do?

Our expert groomers always aim to help your dog feel as calm and relaxed as possible during bathing and grooming, making it an experience they can enjoy and look forward to. 

At Central Bark, we offer a wide array of services customized to your dog, including:

  • Dog baths
  • Dog grooming
  • Dog ear cleaning
  • Dog teeth brushing
  • Dog nail trims
  • Dog deshed treatments
  • Dog brush outs
  • Dog gland expressions
  • And more

Make a reservation for your dog’s grooming session

What is the best way to train a dog?

After decades of experience, we know that reward-based training is the most humane and effective way to train dogs and address unwanted behaviors. With reward-based training, you can build a loving, trusting bond that enhances your relationship with your dog for a lifetime of happiness.

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 include food treats, time to play with a favorite toy, or verbal praise. 

Learn more about our training classes.

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