About Central Bark Tampa

Amy’s love of dogs began as a kid when her dad raised & showed German Shepherds, living with 14 of them at one point. During her career as a real estate broker, Amy opened her doggy day care in 2001 designed as a home away from home for black lab pup Abby. An amazing staff helped Amy grow the business which she continues to oversee after 19 years in business with dedicated & long-term leadership at the helm of daily operations. Her focus continues to be on providing a fun, safe & clean environment where our client’s dogs are treated with love, kindness & respect. For Amy, nothing is more rewarding than the wag of a dog’s tail when they arrive for day care & the smiles on her client’s faces when they see their dog happy, content & well taken care of at the end of the day.

“We welcome you to join our Central Bark family.”

Amy, Central Bark Tampa Franchise Owner

General Manager

Peyton

Peyton has been our General Manager since 2020 and she is a fantastic leader for our team! Combining her 8 years of management & team-building experience with her passion for dogs has been a dream come true. Having successfully completed Central Bark’s mandatory and proprietary training program, Peyton’s prior doggy daycare work experience has given her great appreciation for the quality that our daycare program provides. She is fully committed to delivering our brand promise to “nurture, enrich & inspire.” Peyton’s experience as a vet tech expanded her awareness of dog health & behavior and she obtained her certification as a Certified Professional Animal Care Manager through the Professional Animal Care Certification Council (PACCC). She also operated a local dog rescue with her friend Hannah, successfully rescuing and adopting out 300 dogs through their non-profit while personally fostering 150 during their rescue tenure. Peyton has recently expanded her family with a daughter, Wren, born in January 2023 joining a dog family of 8 at her home with fiancé Dan (he’s a keeper!). We are grateful for her enormous heart for all dogs and their well-being.

Our Family Photo Album

Awards & Achievements

The Dog Gurus Training

Kelisha M.

I love this place! Alexis had been grooming my dog Celine for a couple years now & she’s the best! She also puts color on her that everyone loves!

Martin M.

Barry has the best time here and I love the photos I get of him. Very quickly they learned my face and my dog and never once felt like I was just another customer. Prompt, responsive, nice, and caring staff and facility.

Kelly K.

This place is magical. Alexis, the groomer, works wonders and the whole staff is so wonderful. They treat my dog like he is their dog, they are so caring and professional. My dog is groomed there and recently started attending daycare, and I am excited to bring him back!

Ashley P.

I almost don't want to leave this review, because I am worried everyone will want to come to her! But I have to say Alexis is hands down the BEST dog groomer we have ever been to.

Myrna E.

My dog is always so excited to go to Day Care which makes me happy and gives me a peace of mind. The staff is really friendly and helpful with any question I might have. I absolutely love to see the pictures and videos in social media. The location is [...]

Frequently Asked Questions

What is Stay-n-Play?

Our Stay-n-Play program offers boarding for dogs that have not enrolled in our day care program. Each overnight guest gets a restful night’s sleep, followed by a day of play, exercise, and plenty of TLC from our staff. Stay-n-Play guests sleep and play in their own designated areas. Learn more […]

What should I bring when boarding my dog?

When your dog is spending the night at Central Bark®, you should make sure all required forms, including proof of vaccination, are uploaded to your online account. You can bring in copies to your scheduled sleepover. Also, bring a collar and leash, food, medication, and any comforts from home (optional). […]

Do you offer dog birthday parties?

Yes! We love to celebrate our dog friends’ birthdays. You can rent space in our facility to celebrate, then bring in your treats and decorations. Or you can have us plan and run your entire event. Contact us to schedule your dog’s party!

How do I enroll in Central Bark Doggy Day Care?

It’s easy! Just find your local store and click Enroll Now to create your online account and complete our online registration form or call the location to speak with an associate. To speed up the registration process, please have available: veterinarian contact information, an emergency contact (other than yourself or your […]

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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.