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Welcome To Central Bark York – Dog Day Care Services
At Central Bark York, we deeply appreciate and recognize the unique connection we share with our beloved furry companions. Our unwavering love for dogs drives us to ensure they have the best possible life. However, fulfilling all their needs can present occasional challenges. That’s why Central Bark® has earned the trust of families.
We provide a compassionate environment for dogs’ health, happiness, and well-being. Confidently choose Central Bark York for a fantastic day with furry friends your dog will love.
Our comprehensive approach to dog care, known as Whole Dog Care, centers around nurturing and enriching every aspect of your dog’s health and well-being throughout their entire life. At the heart of this approach lies our Enrichment Dog Day Care program. In addition, we offer various services such as dog boarding, baths, grooming, marketplace, training, and more. Our ultimate mission is to assist you and your dog in experiencing the most fulfilling life together.
We fully understand that dogs are not mere pets but cherished members of the family. Treating every dog like our own, with pride and devotion, as devoted dog parents ourselves.
Eddie P. Central Bark York Whole Dog Care
Immerse yourself in our all-encompassing approach to dog care, where we offer an extensive selection of personalized products and services. Prioritizing your dog’s well-being for a lifetime of happiness and contentment.
Enrichment Dog Day Care
At our Dog Day Care, we are wholeheartedly dedicated to enhancing the lives of dogs through an array of personalized and exciting activities.
Grooming
Indulge your furry companion in a tailored grooming experience and captivating enrichment activities that promise ultimate enjoyment and satisfaction.
Boarding
Through our Dog Boarding service, we provide a cozy environment for your dog, minimizing stress and ensuring their happiness and well-being.
Products
Explore our premium selection of dog food, treats, toys, and accessories meticulously crafted to promote your pet’s physical well-being and nutrition.
Training & Enrichment
Enhance your bond with your dog through positive training and enrichment programs that nurture vital skills and behaviors.
How to get started
- Click Request Appointment
- Register Online
- We’ll contact you to help
schedule your first visit
Why do dogs LOVE
Central Bark York?
- Tailored for your furry friend: We understand the unique qualities of each dog and design their day to meet their individual needs and preferences.
- Holistic well-being and happiness: Promoting holistic well-being and happiness through personalized attention, engaging activities, and ample rest for your dog.
- Fluent in dog language: Our staff members are extensively trained in our science-based positive reinforcement approach, allowing them to communicate effectively with and understand the needs of dogs.
- Safety and cleanliness: The safety and well-being of all our guests are our top priorities. We adhere to comprehensive safety protocols and maintain rigorous cleaning procedures to ensure that your dog remains safe and healthy throughout their stay.
- Trusted and affectionate care: Central Bark has been entrusted by families for over 20 years to enhance their dogs’ lives. Our winning combination of personalized attention, playtime, exercise, socialization, training, rest, and genuine affection ensures a loving environment.
- Building a lifelong bond: It’s remarkable how a day spent apart can strengthen the bond between you and your dog. When your dog returns home happy and healthy, you can be free from the worry of leaving them alone for another day.
Dog Day Care. Reimagined.
Experience an elevated day care experience for your dog with Central Bark Enrichment Dog Day Care! We revolutionize the concept of dog day care by combining expertise with the latest insights from dog behavior science. Your cherished canine companion will flourish in a tailored and stimulating environment, receiving the perfect blend of play, mental stimulation, physical exercise, socialization, training, rest, and affection. Uncover a whole new realm of care that fosters your dog’s overall well-being, happiness, and growth.
Flexible Playgroups
Small and large playgroup options allow us to match better your dog’s personality, needs, and preferences with the social atmosphere and amount of play they can enjoy and benefit from most.
Group Play Skills
Group Play Skills are a fun and rewarding way for dogs to practice important skills like name recall, and behaviors like group sit and calmly going in and out of doors and gates.
Rest Period Enrichment
Rest Period Enrichment sessions help dogs achieve a healthy balance. They can relax and recharge in their own private space with calming enrichment toys and healthy foods tailored to their preferences and diet.
Enrichment Sessions
Personalized One-on-One Enrichment sessions give the extra attention dogs love and the freedom to use their senses and safely explore their instincts through interactive toys, puzzles, and games.
Frequently Asked Questions
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!
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).
See our Sleepover Guidelines
The timeline for learning new behaviors and skills is as unique as every dog! Because each dog is an individual, with different learning histories, breed genetics, and preferences in reinforcers like treats and toys, there is no way to say for sure how long training will take. It’s also important to consider how much time each family has for daily training practice.
Whether you’re crate training, leash walking, or potty training your pup, consistency is key. It’s crucial to establish a routine, practice positive reinforcement, supervise your puppy (especially when potty training), and avoid punishing your puppy when mistakes happen.
Central Bark® offers everything you need to help you train your dog, with expert training and classes so you and your pup can learn and bond together.
Learn more about our training classes.
Visit our Dog Blog for more helpful tips.
For dogs, being comfortable in a crate is a life skill that is incredibly useful for them and their owners. If you have ever traveled with your dog or had the unfortunate experience of an overnight stay at the vet, knowing your dog is comfortable in a crate is immeasurably comforting.
Crate training can take just days or a few months, based on your dog’s age, temperament, and past experiences with crates. The two keys to successful crate training are to keep the experience positive and go slowly.
When your puppy is not in their crate, keep the door open and reward them every time they choose to enter, even if you didn’t ask them to enter it. When crating your puppy, give them a safe enrichment item (like a stuffed Kong) that will keep them busy and allow them to self-soothe while confined. Remember that crate training should take place in a series of small, slow steps that will help your puppy become more comfortable.
Central Bark® offers everything you need to help you care for your new puppy. Our Enrichment Day Care gives puppies all the socialization, exercise, mental stimulation, and rest they need for a lifetime of happiness with you and your family. We also offer expert training and classes so you and your puppy can learn and bond together.
Learn more about our training classes.
Visit our Dog Blog for more helpful tips.
