Dog of the Month

Our monthly favorite dog

Dog of the Month, News

Congratulations to our May Dog of the Month, Maggie! She is a 4 year old Coonhound that has been coming...

Dog of the Month, News

Congratulations to our April Dog of the Month, Belle! She is a 4 year old Treeing Walker Coonhound that has...

Dog of the Month, News

Congratulations to our March Dog of the Month, Chance. He is an 8 year old Black Lab that has been...

Dog of the Month, News

Congratulations to our February Dog of the Month, Hamilton. He is a 5 year old terrier mix that has been...

Dog of the Month, News

Congrats to our January Dog of the Month, Lucy! Lucy is a 4 year old Labrador Retriever who joined our...

Dog of the Month, News

Congrats to our December Dog of the Month, Lila! Lila is a 5 year old Goldendoodle who joined our Central...

Central Bark USA Blog

10 Friendliest Dog Breeds That People Love

Central Bark, Dog Safety, Dog Behavior, Dog Ownership, News, Puppies, Dog Socialization

10 Friendliest Dog Breeds That People Love

Dogs have rightfully earned their reputation as our “best friends.” Their unwavering loyalty, boundless affection, and charming personalities make them...

The Top 5 Benefits of Fostering a Dog

Central Bark, Dog Education, Dog Health, Dog Adoption, Dog Ownership, News, fostering

The Top 5 Benefits of Fostering a Dog

Here at Central Bark, we work and partner with countless animal shelters across all the communities in which we operate....

The Top 5 Ways to Celebrate National Dog Day

Central Bark, Dog Enrichment, Dog Behavior, Dog Ownership, News, Puppies, Dog Socialization

The Top 5 Ways to Celebrate National Dog Day

National Dog Day is Saturday, August 26th, and it’s the absolute perfect opportunity to celebrate your furry friend that brings...

Microchipping Your Dog and Why It’s So Important

Central Bark, Dog Adoption, Dog Safety, Dog Ownership, News, Puppies

Microchipping Your Dog and Why It’s So Important

As pet owners ourselves, we cherish our four-legged companions just as much as you. We do everything in our power...

Frozen Dog Treats to Keep Your Pup Cool All Summer Long

Central Bark, Dog Ownership, Recipes

Frozen Dog Treats to Keep Your Pup Cool All Summer Long

The dog days of summer just got a heck of a lot cooler. Frozen dog treats are a great way...

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Dog Education, Dog Health, Dog Safety, Dog Ownership

National Pet Preparedness Month: Safeguarding Your Canine Companion

What is National Pet Preparedness Month? National Pet Preparedness Month, observed every June, is an annual campaign dedicated to raising...

Should you Board Your Dog for Summer Vacation?

Central Bark, Dog Day Care, Dog Ownership, News, Puppies, Dog Socialization

Should you Board Your Dog for Summer Vacation?

Is summer vacation about to start? For most families, this is an exciting time that leads to some much-deserved relaxation...

Conquering Kilimanjaro

Central Bark, News, Central Bark Ownership

Conquering Kilimanjaro

Layne Pollard, Central Bark franchise owner in Gurnee, IL has always been an adventurous soul, but conquering Kilimanjaro was never...

At Home Dog Obstacle Courses

Central Bark, Dog Training, Dog Safety, Dog Ownership, News

At Home Dog Obstacle Courses

At home dog obstacle courses are a fun, easy way to increase your dog’s physical and emotional confidence! Offering our...

Help Your Dog Feel Calm During Car Rides

Central Bark, Dog Training, Dog Safety, Dog Behavior, Dog Ownership

Help Your Dog Feel Calm During Car Rides

Dog car rides are a necessary part of our dog’s lives! Many dogs view car rides as incredibly exciting and...

Tips to Keep Your Dog Fit During National Canine Fitness Month

Central Bark, Dog Health, Dog Behavior, Dog Ownership, News

Tips to Keep Your Dog Fit During National Canine Fitness Month

At Central Bark, we believe that keeping your dog active is an essential part of maintaining your dog’s health. Every...

Dog Bite Prevention Tips

Central Bark, Dog Education, Dog Training, News, Puppies, Dog Socialization

Dog Bite Prevention Tips

National Dog Bite Prevention Month takes place during April each year. Central Bark has some dog bite prevention tips to...

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