About Central Bark Rochester
Lenny is a native of Rochester, growing up in the community. After highschool, he left Rochester to go to college at the University of Wisconsin – Milwaukee where he obtained a bachelor’s degree in business and marketing. He worked for a family owned steel company in the Milwaukee area for 6 years and obtained his MBA while working during that time. Lenny met his (now) wife in Milwaukee and learned they were both from Rochester!
During their time in Milwaukee, Lenny and Emily fostered a dog, and had two cats before adopting their pit/Foxhound Mix, Baxter, in 2016. They had both been animal lovers their whole lives, and Baxter presented some unique “challenges” that quickly got them into learning about dog behavior, training methods, and overall dog care. It was at that time that they began bringing Baxter to Central Bark – Westside in Milwaukee and fell in love with the program and what Baxter was gaining from his time there.
After they were married in 2017 the time came for them to make the decision to move back home to MN. With Lenny’s passion for animals and desire to be a business owner, he set his sights on opening a doggy day care in Rochester. After learning Central Bark was a franchise and exploring the different options, he knew that Central Bark was the only fit for him and aligned with his and Emily’s passions and love for dogs whole care. They have been open since June of 2019!
“We welcome you to join our Central Bark family.”
Lenny & Emily, Central Bark Rochester Franchise Owners

Meet the Team

Abby
Store Manager
I am one of the store managers here at Central Bark Rochester, as well as one of our one-on-one enrichment and training tutor specialists. I have been Central Bark since April 2019 (before we even opened!). Although I came to Central Bark with a retail background professionally, I have always had a passion for dogs and caring for them. My favorite moments at work are when I am leading a One-on-One Enrichment Session, taking pictures of our daycare dogs, and sharing details of the day with our amazing customers when they pick their dog up. I do not have a dog of my own at the moment, but I love every dog at Central Bark like they’re my own. I especially love Dachshund’s and Mini Poodle’s and will be getting one this year! Until I get a dog to love and spend all my free time with, I enjoy fishing, camping, watching movies, and relaxing with my family.
Awards & Achievements

KTTC TV’s 2021 Fan Favorite for Pet Services

Central Bark® Certified
Enrichment Day Care

Pet CPR Certified

The Dog Gurus Training
Our Family Photo Album











Frequently Asked Questions
Why choose doggy day care for your dog?
There’s no bond like the one between our furry best friends and us. We love our dogs and want to give them the best life possible. But it can be challenging to fulfill all their needs to stay healthy and happy for a lifetime. Doggy day care gives pups a […]Are the facilities well equipped with toys?
Central Bark® has plenty of tennis balls and toys for everyone. The dogs could ask for nothing more!How do dogs wind down from the flurry of activity and avoid potential conflicts?
Dogs nap quietly in their crates in the Nap Room, complete with classical music and aromatherapy.What is dog day care?
Dog day care gives dogs a fun place to play with their friends while their owners are busy at home and work. At Central Bark®, doggy daycare is our specialty, and nobody does it quite like us. We don’t just give dogs a place to play. We create a personalized […]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.
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