Our furry best friends hold a special place in our hearts. That’s why we want to provide them with the best possible care. However, meeting all of their needs can be a challenge. That’s where Central Bark Franklin comes in.
Families trust us to provide the love and care that dogs need to be happy, healthy, and well-rounded. When you bring your dog to Central Bark Franklin, rest assured that they’re enjoying a safe and loving environment.
Our approach to Whole Dog Care focuses on nurturing your dog’s health and well-being, from puppyhood to their golden years. The Enrichment Dog Day Care program lies at the heart of this approach. We also offer a variety of other services, including boarding, grooming, training, and more. Our mission is to help you and your dog share the best possible life together.
At Central Bark®, we understand that dogs are not just pets – they are family. As fellow dog parents, we take pride in treating every dog in our care like our own.
Central Bark’s Enrichment Dog Day Care offers more than playtime — it nurtures your dog’s physical, mental, and emotional well-being. With small playgroups based on size, temperament, and playstyle, we create a safe, structured environment where dogs build confidence, learn good manners, and enjoy healthy socialization. Our enrichment activities, routine schedules, and trained enrichment specialists provide positive interaction, exercise, and rest so your dog goes home happy, tired, and fulfilled.
Central Bark’s dog grooming salon and spa keeps your pup looking and feeling their best with personalized care. Our experienced groomers use positive handling techniques and premium products tailored to your dog’s breed, size, and comfort needs. From baths and blowouts to nail trims, teeth brushing, deshedding, and specialty add-ons, we strive to create a stress-free, comfortable grooming experience. Add a spa day to your dog day care or boarding for a fresh, clean pup at pick up.
Central Bark dog boarding provides a safe, cozy home-away-from-home where your pup can rest comfortably while you’re away. Our team offers attentive, individualized care with plenty of enrichment, affection, and routine to help your dog feel secure. Each guest enjoys a clean, comfortable sleeping space, regular potty breaks, and caring supervision from people who know dogs well. Relax knowing your dog is safe, comfortable, and cared for like one of our own.
Central Bark’s dog training helps to build confidence, manners, and lifelong skills using force-free, positive reinforcement methods. Our dog trainers offer classes for puppies and adults, from basic obedience to more advanced skills. Training can also be integrated into our dog day care for active learning, socialization, and mental enrichment. With individualized sessions and options during day care, pups learn through play, enrichment, and structure. The result? A calmer, happier dog with better habits at home.
Central Bark’s Free Puppy Hour starts your puppy’s socialization the right way. This safe, supervised play session helps puppies build confidence, social skills, and healthy play habits during their most important developmental stage (8-16 weeks). Guided by trained enrichment specialists, puppies explore new sights, sounds, and friends while burning energy and learning healthy habits. Pet parents also get expert training tips and support. It’s a fun, stress-free way to nurture a well-rounded, confident puppy — at no cost.
Our furry best friends hold a special place in our hearts. That’s why we want to provide them with the best possible care. However, meeting all of their needs can be a challenge. That’s where Central Bark Franklin comes in.
Families trust us to provide the love and care that dogs need to be happy, healthy, and well-rounded. When you bring your dog to Central Bark Franklin, rest assured that they’re enjoying a safe and loving environment.
Our approach to Whole Dog Care focuses on nurturing your dog’s health and well-being, from puppyhood to their golden years. The Enrichment Dog Day Care program lies at the heart of this approach. We also offer a variety of other services, including boarding, grooming, training, and more. Our mission is to help you and your dog share the best possible life together.
At Central Bark®, we understand that dogs are not just pets – they are family. As fellow dog parents, we take pride in treating every dog in our care like our own.
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!
Saralyn Emmons3 months ago
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.
Anne Bartell3 months ago
Walter LOVES Central Bark Franklin. He always comes home after being well exercised and stimulated, ready for a short nap.
bonnie cieszynski4 months ago
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.
Sue Kozik2 months ago
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.
Karin Sunseri2 months ago
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!
Frequently Asked Questions
What is dog boarding?
Dog boarding gives your dog a safe, comfortable place to stay overnight when they cannot be at home. Central Bark boarding options may include Sleepovers for dogs enrolled in Enrichment Day Care and Stay-n-Play for dogs that are not enrolled in the day care program. Availability and eligibility vary by location, so your local Central Bark can help you choose the appropriate option.
Can a shy, anxious, senior, or lower-energy dog attend dog day care?
Day care can be a good experience for many different dogs, but the right approach depends on the individual. Central Bark considers factors such as personality, confidence, age, energy level, play style, and comfort in different experiences. Our enrollment and assessment process helps the team determine whether day care is appropriate and how to set each dog up for success.
My dog gets nervous at the groomer. Can you still groom them?
Yes, we can groom and bathe your nervous dog. Our groomer gives your dog extra time to
settle, takes breaks as required, and works at the pace your dog is ready for. Contact us for
more information on how we ensure safety and comfort for nervous dogs.
How can I help my dog prepare for their first boarding stay?
A little preparation can make a first boarding stay easier. Make sure required records and enrollment steps are complete, share important information about your dog’s routine, feeding, medications, behavior, and comfort needs, and follow your local Central Bark’s packing guidance. If your dog is new to the location, ask whether a day care visit, assessment, or other introductory experience is recommended before an overnight stay.
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