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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.

Central Bark
York

3615 E Market St,
York, PA 17402Get Directions

(717) 650-2381

Open Today 6:30 AM – 6:30 PM

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Eddie P.
Great staff and great environment for my two dogs . One is a puppy and the other is 10 they both love it at Central Bark. highly recommend Central Bark and the great staff that provides great care for the dogs that attend the facility.

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.

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At our Dog Day Care, we are wholeheartedly dedicated to enhancing the lives of dogs through an array of personalized and exciting activities.

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Indulge your furry companion in a tailored grooming experience and captivating enrichment activities that promise ultimate enjoyment and satisfaction.

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Through our Dog Boarding service, we provide a cozy environment for your dog, minimizing stress and ensuring their happiness and well-being.

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Explore our premium selection of dog food, treats, toys, and accessories meticulously crafted to promote your pet’s physical well-being and nutrition.

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Enhance your bond with your dog through positive training and enrichment programs that nurture vital skills and behaviors.

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Stay prepared with tailored insurance coverage that provides peace of mind and supports your dog’s veterinary treatments.

How to get started

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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.

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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.

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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.

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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.

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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

How much does it cost to get a dog groomed?

All dogs are different, and like humans, your dog deserves grooming customized to their size, breed, and level of attention. For this reason, prices may vary by service and location.

Learn more about our Dog Salon & Spa.

Is there a schedule of activities and safety rules?

Yes. Our day is broken up into areas of play, rest, feeding and more. And we always keep a watchful eye on canine good manners.

What do dogs do at doggy day care?

Central Bark® Enrichment Doggy Day Care combines our industry-leading doggy day care expertise with the latest science-based activities and techniques. We personalize your dog’s day with fun, healthy, and well-balanced activities that appeal to their instincts and enrich their bodies, minds, and senses.  

Each day at Central Bark includes exclusive options like:

  • Flexible play groups allow us to match your dog each day with the social atmosphere and play schedule they can enjoy and benefit from most. This helps give them a healthy balance of play, rest, and learning and creates a safer social environment with a better quality of play. And our lower dog-to-staff ratios offer more individual attention, education, and love.
  • Group play skills help dogs practice important behaviors and life skills like name recall, group sit, and calmly going in and out of doors and gates. These activities are fun and rewarding for your dog and help improve behavior and impulse control, prevent overstimulation, and creates a safer social environment. 
  • Rest Period Enrichments help dogs relax and recharge in their own private space with calming interactive toys and healthy food pairings tailored to their preferences and diet. It promotes physical and mental relaxation and can help them become more comfortable in crates by building positive associations. 
  • One-on-One Enrichment add-on sessions give your dog the personal attention they love, supplemented with interactive toys, puzzles, and games. Sessions are fun and rewarding, exercise their body and mind, and engage their senses. Add complexity with fitness and agility equipment.
  • Training sessions during day care visits help your dog develop essential skills and behaviors like name recall, sit, stay, down, wait, leave-it, door and gate control, and loose-leash walking. Excellent for your dog and easy for you! Your dog will come home tired and well-socialized, with the training and skills they need to be a well-behaved member of your family.

Learn more about Enrichment Doggy Day Care.

What is the best dog food?

The best dog food will vary depending on each dog’s dietary requirements, medical needs, breed, and personal preferences. 

Every item in our Central Bark® Market is specially selected to enhance your dog’s physical health and nutrition and provide enrichment, happiness, and comfort. We can help you choose from our selection of healthy and nutritious food that will give your pup the energy they need for a whole and happy life.

Call your local store or visit our Market today!

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