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Dog of the Month

Our monthly favorite dog

Congratulations, T’Challa, our December Dog of the Month!

Dog of the Month

T’Challa, King of Wakanda, brings nothing but smiles and booty wiggles to his day care days! He paw-ties hard with...

Congratulations, Percy, our November Dog of the Month!

Dog of the Month

Percy is the happiest (and, potentially, most photogenic) kid at school, coming in to see us each day with all...

Congratulations, Dubbie, Our October Dog of the Month!

Dog of the Month

Double Stuf (aka- Dubbie) is our playful fun monster. He runs and plays with his bestest friends, and always has...

Congratulations, Liam, Our September Dog of the Month!

Dog of the Month

Mr. Liam is our happy-go-lucky goober who will do anything for a treat, some praise, or a good hug. He’s...

Congratulations, Louie, Our July Dog of the Month!

Dog of the Month

Yes, Louie is indeed as cute in person as he is in his profile pic (no bait and switch here)....

Congratulations, Gideon, Our June Dog of the Month!

Dog of the Month

Don’t let this pint-size body fool you, Gideon is a GIANT dog with a GIANT personality who is always ready...

Central Bark USA Blog

Why Dog Walking Makes You Happier

Dog Education, Dog Training, Dog Ownership

Why Dog Walking Makes You Happier

Dogs love walks. It’s pretty simple. They enjoy the exercise, as well as the mental stimulation, and it can help...

What Is Your Dog Trying To Tell you?

Central Bark, Dog Education, Dog Training, Dog Safety, Dog Behavior, 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

News

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

News

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

News, Central Bark

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

News

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

Central Bark, News

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...

Your dog: The unique individual

Dog Education, Dog Health, Dog Training, Dog Enrichment, Dog Behavior, Dog Ownership, Puppies, Dog Socialization

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...

What is a dog behavior assessment and why is it necessary?

Dog Socialization, Central Bark, Dog Education, Dog Health, Dog Day Care, Dog Training, Dog Enrichment, Dog Safety, Dog Behavior, Dog Ownership

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 Set to Accelerate Franchise Growth After Strategic Investment by NewSpring

Central Bark, News

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...

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Dog Socialization, Central Bark, Dog Day Care, Dog Training, Dog Behavior, Dog Ownership, 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...

Puppy Training Tips

Dog Training, Dog Enrichment, Dog Behavior, Dog Ownership, Puppies, Dog Education

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...

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