Dog of the Month
Our monthly favorite dog
September Dog of the Month
Tobin is a beautiful chocolate lab that will steal your heart in seconds! He always has so much to say…
July Dog of the Month
Miss Sophie has been coming to The Bark since she was an itty bitty baby! We have loved watching you…
June Dog of the Month
Ranger is such a handsome fella! He has such soft fluffy hair! He loves giving hugs out to everyone. He…
May Dog of the Month
These handsome boys are Derek and Avery! Derek’s been a regular at Central Bark for a few years, and his…
April’s Dog of the Month!
This crazy boy is named Rusty! Rusty is one of the funniest dogs at our daycare! He never fails to…
Misty
This super model of a gal is Misty! Everyone turns their heads in awe when Misty here struts her stuff…
Central Bark Blog
Central Bark, Dog Behavior, Dog Education, Dog Safety, Dog Training, News
What Is Your Dog Trying To Tell you?
To live a healthy and well-rounded life, dogs require physical exercise, mental stimulation, and a safe environment where they are…
Central Bark Looks to Expand Across Florida
The fast-growing doggy day care franchise has recognized unmet demand in Florida as the number of dogs in the sunshine…
Husband and Wife Team Become New Owners of Central Bark Broadview Heights, Ohio
With an in-depth background in the restaurant franchise industry and deep love for dogs, Jennifer and Steve Skomski decided to…
Central Bark Positions its Franchisees for Multi-Unit Success
For nearly 20 years, Central Bark has drawn in dogs and their owners across the country to experience its Enrichment…
Preparing Your Dog For Fireworks
Firework stores across the country have seen a 200-300% increase in sales so far this year. So, what can you…
Central Bark Appoints Robert Crawford as CEO
We’re proud to announce that Robert W. “Bob” Crawford has been appointed as our new chief executive officer. This announcement…
Dog Behavior, Dog Education, Dog Enrichment, Dog Health, Dog Ownership, Dog Socialization, Dog Training, Puppies
Your dog: The unique individual
Dogs are intelligent, observant, and unique individuals. Part of the joy of sharing our lives with them is getting to…
Central Bark, Dog Behavior, Dog Day Care, Dog Education, Dog Enrichment, Dog Health, Dog Ownership, Dog Safety, Dog Socialization, Dog Training
What is a dog behavior assessment and why is it necessary?
A dog behavior assessment is a series of structured interactions with a prospective day care dog that are designed to…
Central Bark, Dog Behavior, Dog Ownership, Dog Safety, News
National Dog Bite Prevention Week
National Dog Bite Prevention Week (April 10-16, 2022) takes place during the second full week of April each year. With…
Central Bark Set to Accelerate Franchise Growth After Strategic Investment by NewSpring
By partnering with NewSpring, we’ve positioned ourselves to accelerate growth, increase brand awareness, and strengthen our mission to provide an…
Central Bark, Dog Behavior, Dog Day Care, Dog Ownership, Dog Socialization, Dog Training, News, Puppies
Doggy Day Care is not the right fit for my dog, and that’s OK!
Pet owners are sometimes surprised that while doggy day care can be an excellent environment for some, it is not…
Dog Behavior, Dog Education, Dog Enrichment, Dog Ownership, Dog Training, Puppies
Training a Puppy: Top Puppy Training Tips
Bringing home a new puppy is incredibly exciting! Making sure the training of a new puppy goes smoothly requires careful…