Enrichment Dog Day Care
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Central Bark®
Franklin
9550 S 60th St,
Franklin, WI 53132Get Directions
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Nina is our August Dog of the Month! Nina is a 4-year-old Australian Shepherd mix who has been coming to…
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Remy is our August dog of the month! Remy is a 3-year-old Labradoodle, who has been coming to Central Bark…
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Bailey is our July dog of the month! Bailey is a 6-year-old Lab mix who has been coming to Central…
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Join us at Bark After Dark on July 10th!
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Fozzie is our June Dog of the Month! Fozzie is snuggly 1 ½ year old Cavalier who has been coming…
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Ruger just loves it at Central Bark, he has been coming to the Franklin campus for over 4 years. The staff is just wonderful. He & I are very happy with Central Bark Franklin.
I have been bringing my oldest dog (3.5y/o) to Central Bark since December 2024 and now my youngest dog (7mo) also comes to daycare on a weekly basis. Both are Belgian Malinois/GSD Mixes, and certainly a lot of energy/unique personalities, and CB handles them with such great care. ALL of the handlers are great – I really feel that they care deeply about all of the dogs, and sometimes I think that my dogs are their favorites! But honestly I think that’s just how they make all owners feel.🙃
Ailey is so attentive and takes extra care to make sure each dog has its own great experience, unique to its personality and needs. To be able to walk in and have my dog greeted by name every single day is such a great feeling. They also post pictures of all of the pups every day on their Facebook page. It’s the highlight of my workday checking for the post and looking at how happy my dogs are that day (I call it “puppy time!”).
Dog Grooming is also a godsend that I can drop my dog off and kill two birds with one stone. First, my oldest used to need to go to the vet to get his nails trimmed. The girls at CB have such a good rapport with him, though, that THEY can trim his nails! The groomer is also very good. Whatever shampoo they use smells SO good, and I don’t bring home my pups smelling like wet dog. How awesome is it that I no longer have to schedule separate visits at other locations for these services.
All in all, I highly recommend anyone with a pup, no matter breed or age, bring them into Central Bark. Your dog will get so much fulfillment! Don’t believe me? Looks at how happy my dogs are while at Daycare.
Ailey is so attentive and takes extra care to make sure each dog has its own great experience, unique to its personality and needs. To be able to walk in and have my dog greeted by name every single day is such a great feeling. They also post pictures of all of the pups every day on their Facebook page. It’s the highlight of my workday checking for the post and looking at how happy my dogs are that day (I call it “puppy time!”).
Dog Grooming is also a godsend that I can drop my dog off and kill two birds with one stone. First, my oldest used to need to go to the vet to get his nails trimmed. The girls at CB have such a good rapport with him, though, that THEY can trim his nails! The groomer is also very good. Whatever shampoo they use smells SO good, and I don’t bring home my pups smelling like wet dog. How awesome is it that I no longer have to schedule separate visits at other locations for these services.
All in all, I highly recommend anyone with a pup, no matter breed or age, bring them into Central Bark. Your dog will get so much fulfillment! Don’t believe me? Looks at how happy my dogs are while at Daycare.
Walter LOVES Central Bark Franklin. He always comes home after being well exercised and stimulated, ready for a short nap.
We’ve been coming to Central Bark since 2022, now with 2 dogs and love it! Both pups get so excited when they hear “do you want to go see your friends today?” The socialization, exercise, training and time spent with people other than me has been so good for them. The staff is friendly and always excited to see us come in. I would highly recommend Central Bark Franklin for any pup!
I’ve been taking Louie to Central Bark Franklin for over four years. I love the location, facilities and the staff is very nice and great with the dogs. Louie is excited to go and comes home tired. I appreciate their flexibility in scheduling. He’s a bit of a nervous dog but does very well here!
My dog loves going here he has so much fun and always gets excited when he’s dropped off and happy when I pick him up. The staff is very nice and friendly and I’m glad he found a comfortable safe place to play.
Frequently Asked Questions
What kinds of behaviors and commands can my dog learn with a Training Tutor?
Our trainers can help your dog learn a variety of essential life skills and behaviors during their one-on-one sessions. These include fundamental commands like sit, stay, down, wait, and leave-it, as well as more specific skills such as calm door and gate etiquette and relaxed loose-leash walking. The training is tailored to help your dog become a well-behaved and confident member of the family.
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.
How do you crate train a dog?
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.
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Are there outdoor play areas?
Central Bark® has outdoor facilities complete with swimming pools and cooling systems for the summer.