We had a bad experience at another facility and were so leery to let our dog go to any doggy daycare again. It was something on Central Barks Facebook page that got us though. Under "about" they said "There are those who give their dog's food and shelter, and those who give them so much more. You know who you are. And you're not alone". Reading that our hearts melted and we realized that Central Bark gets it, plus our dog is a puppy and needs the extra time socializing. So we thought about it and we were sold on trying a new place out! We know that Central Bark loves Ralph. Probably not quite as much as we do but I know they care. The service is top notch! He gets the attention he needs and deserves along with all the other four legged friends that go there. I can feel it when they give us updates and let us know what and how he did during his stints there. It has become a weekly affair for us and we would never change that because our buddy loves it. Central Bark gives our lil' guy the best care you can get as far as we're concerned! We LOVE Central Bark! read more

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I was recommended to give Central Bark a go due to my neighbor. I have a silky terrier rescue who is an absolute terror to groom and I was told that Heather is really experienced with dealing with difficult dogs. She got 90% of the dog done before he became too difficult to continue and he now looks better than he has in years and even more exciting is that she is willing to groom him again as other places have refused to see him again. The people were friendly and the prices for services are very competitive. Thank you Central Bark and Heather. read more

Central Bark Eastside - Ryan Post Trim - Pet Sitting Near Me - Milwaukee, Wisconsin

I have been taking my 10 year old dog here for a couple years now and she loves it!! The staff is great with her. Drop off and pick up is always efficient. Love having the option for her to sleep over or be dropped off in my home if needed. I have used both services and highly recommend them if you have a need. I love the pictures they put on social media and always make sure to check them out on the days she is there read more

As an update to my first review, I am even more strongly in the Five Star rating. Unfortunately, I had to put Buddy down this weekend. The Staff at CBDDC are the best! They said their goodbyes and were a great support to me in making this incredibly difficult decision. Don't leave your dog home alone. Bring him/her to Day Care where they will be loved, exercised, provided potty breaks and nap time. I am so happy my Bud spent the last 4 months of his life here. read more

I decided to take my puppy to Central Bark because I wanted her to learn to socialize with other dogs and other people, and frankly, because I needed to get her out of the house so I could vacuum which she would not stand for. The first time I dropped her off I was a wreck. She was just 4 months old and we'd never been apart. But they gave me a tour, walked me through everything I could expect and at noon, they called to give me an update on how she was doing. She goes at least once a week now and when we get out of the car she runs up to the door, anxious to get in. The pictures they post on Facebook during the day not only put my mind at ease, but explain why she is so tired when she gets home. I also tried out another doggy daycare facility in the area and Central Bark is the clear winner. Central Bark stands above the rest b/c it's clean, they have a huge outdoor play area for the dogs, including play equipment and a kiddie pool in the summer and every morning each dog gets checked for fleas before being allowed in. Once when I had a business meeting in Chicago that I couldn't get back from in time to pick my puppy up, they drove her to my sister's house in Wauwatosa so she wouldn't have to spend the night there. And in my opinion, the grooming my pup has had done at Central Bark is far superior to the grooming she's had done at a speciality grooming boutique. The only thing I wish is that they had someone on staff overnight for boarding. If they added this it would be 5 stars for sure. But it is really an awesome place. They are not just doggy daycare providers, but a real support system for me. I've never had a dog before and I have all sorts of questions and the staff here always listens to my concerns and gives me fantastic advice. To be honest, I trust these guys more than I trust my vet. read more

I absolutely love this place! My dog has some pretty bad seperation anxiety so we were worried about taking him to a daycare. But he LOVES it here! The first 2 days he was very nervous and scared... but all the staff were so nice and patient with him. And I love that when you walk in they greet you with a smile, walk around the desk, and greet my pup by name. Lets you know they care:) They also give me updates when I pick him up on how he did for the day. They also had no problem when I asked them for a tour one day when I picked him up.Surprisingly smelled awesome for having tons of doggies running around! She explained the cleaning and santizing protocols they follow and it shows they follow it. When someone can randomly ask for a tour with no notice... and its pretty much sparkling clean... you know the staff doesn an awesome job. My dog is my baby...and I love him more than words can say. Leaving him with someone else can be scary.... but I absolutely trust the staff here as if I were leaving him with family:) I know he's in awesome hands here! read more

What a truly amazing group of dog lovers at Central Bark Northside! Everyone is always willing to help if you have questions or concerns. Our pup was having a hard time with drop offs in the morning because he gets anixous when we leave him and the staff helped us come up with a plan and worked with us to get the routine down and now the drops off go smooth! They greet us with a smile every morning/evening and post cute pictures of the pups during the day so you know they are having a great time while they are there! I am so happy we have found our pup a fun, safe and clean daycare to play and socialize at; wouldn't take him anywhere else!! read more

Central Bark Eastside - Pet Sitting Near Me - Milwaukee, Wisconsin

Great place with great people who really take good care of your dog! We've been using Central Bark for two years for once a week daycare and have had numerous overnight stays, anywhere from a couple nights to two weeks. I have nothing but good things to say about them. My husband likes the convenience of texting for availability. I like hearing how my dog's day went, and I love the pictures posted on Facebook! read more

Was a 4 year customer at Vanity Fur until unsafe event. Researched groomers in our area. Impressed by ratings and reviews at Central Bark. Sooooo much cheaper than Vanity Fur and the customer service -Lilly, Heather and the front office gals- FANTASTIC! Immaculate, competent and joyful employees, better buy, and beautiful dog! read more

I've had my dog groomed here twice. They are not an inexpensive option but they do a nice job. The employees care about the animals and it shows. read more

If I could give more than five stars I would. We brought our Boston Terrier to Central Bark about two years ago when we moved here. I was afraid he wouldn't be accepted because he has fear aggression and a bite history to people from prior abuse, we told the staff this and they said to bring him in and they would work with him. Well I called later that afternoon and he was already in play group having a great time. They had patiently spent the morning getting to know him and had earned his trust immediately. We never looked back, he has been coming 1-2 times a week since then. About a year ago we rescued another BT who had been in a puppy mill. Central Bark has been such wonderful socialization for both of them! And they are so excited to go! Recently we added a (human) baby to the family and they boarded at Central Bark while we were in the hospital and they did great. We also have utilized their grooming and vet services. We really trust the staff and all that they do. I really feel that they know my pups well and genuinely love them. Edit: 9/11/13: I know I already gave them a glowing review but I just had to add this. My son had to go into emergency surgery on Labor Day. I had no idea what to do with our pups since we have no family in the area and are one BT has issues with strangers. I called CB on Sunday knowing they were closed but hoping someone would call me back. Emily (manager) called a few hours later to tell me to drop them off! I was so relieved! When we came home from the hospital we went to pick them up and everyone was so sweet and sent us home with cookies and exhausted pups. I think that is such a testament to who they are and it was so good to know they care so much for my pups. I have so much love for this place it's ridiculous. read more

I have a very shy, anxious puppy, so I brought him to daycare for socialization. The first day he was pretty unsure, but the staff monitored him closely and compared his progress the next time I came in. I feel very comfortable leaving him here during the day! read more

This is a hard review for me to write...I have been using Central Bark for over 6 1/2 years and have LOVED this place...up until now. I have no idea if they are going through a change in handlers or what, but since my favorite handler left, the quality of care has gone down hill. I picked up my pets and one of them was limping and I could barely get her in the car. I contacted them and "nope, nothing happened". I can't put the blame on them, but it seems that ever since that incident, nothing has been very good. I am EXTREMELY picky about my fur babies and if I am not pleased, I will find someone I trust more. If the place works for you, awesome. But for me, it's just not working out anymore. The people are nice and the place is clean, but when my dog come back hurt (I did report) and nothing is rectified of the situation, I am done. read more

The staff at Central Bark are clearly engaged and enjoy working with the doggies. We have been bringing our rescue pup to Central Bark for about 6 months and Buster is always exhausted after his day of playing. When we need weekend/Overnight care, availability has not been an issue. With the punch card options, Checkin and checkout are super easy and fast- my kids always want to come in with me and I always tell them it takes more time to wait for them to unbuckle seat belts, etc than for me to simply walk Buster in. The staff know me and him when we walk in and we just hand over his leash! Great people here! read more

If you love your dogs, do not take them to Central Bark east side. When I picked up my pups, the groomer said she "knicked" their ears. She actually cut the ENTIRE TIP of one ear off and cut into the other dog's ear, as well as cutting him multiple times with the clippers and he is now chewing wounds on his body. I've never seen this happen in my many years of getting dogs groomed. Never again! read more

I love everything about Bark Central! The people are wonderful, the dogs are so cute and the facility is wonderful!! They love my crazy, sometimes badly behaved big black adorable lab! read more

I love Central Bark Eastside! I am a crazy dog owner and was a little nervous at first but am soo happy I decided to take him here! The people are so nice, happy and friendly. They have 3 different sections for dog types and make sure your dog is comfortable with the area they are in. My puppy is always happy to go and exhausted when he leaves. I am always happy to see Facebook photos of him every afternoon he is there :) I have boarded him here too and felt so much more comfortable knowing that he is playing during the day vs. just having short walks like other places. Highly recommend! read more

My min pin,Murphy loves coming here! And I always know it's been a great day when he falls asleep on our short car ride home. They do have a shuttle service, but I haven't partaked in this ... yet! The staff are awesome too! We couldn't be happier read more

Central Bark Eastside is simply amazing. My dog Bodhi absolutely loves his days there and always comes home so happy. The staff is beyond friendly and accommodating. I always know Bodhi is in good hands and will have a great day when I drop him off. Can't recommend them enough! read more

We Love it here. Reggie cannot wait to come and play with her friends every time. The staff is so nice and accommodating. We highly recommend central bark Eastside! read more

Central Bark East-side has been a life saver for us. Are puppy has been going to daycare since he was a month old and everyday he comes home exhausted from having so much fun. In the morning we can't open the car door fast enough ,he is so excited to go to daycare. I would definitely recommend them to other dog owners. I truly appreciate the hard work & dedication they show to all the dogs. Who could ask for a better group of people they are always so welcoming and caring there like family in a scene because they have my LiL boy all day. THANKS SO MUCH for all you do.. read more

My husband and I have been bringing our labradoodle Grover once a week to Central Bark for around 3 years. Grover loves it. Whenever he hears the words "doggy day care" he will run to the back door wagging his tail. The staff is friendly and obviously loves dogs. I can see how much Grover is playing from the pictures they post on Facebook. Most importantly, Grover is tired and happy when he gets home. We've also left Grover at Central Bark when we go out of town. It puts our mind at ease to leave him with people that know him and take good care of him. A couple of years ago our flight coming home was cancelled after various delays. I called doggy day care and explained that unfortunately we wouldn't be able to pick Grover up that night as agreed. They were very accommodating, made sure Grover had something for dinner (we hadn't packed an extra bag of food), and took care of him for the extra night. I highly recommend Central Bark Doggy Day Care North. read more

I cannot say enough good things about Central Bark North. We recently brought our very young puppy in to see if she was ready for daycare and they welcomed her with open arms. The entire staff was friendly, welcoming, knowledgeable, and made us feel at ease about bringing our puppy into this location for daycare. Prices are reasonable and fair and we love that our young puppy has been able to socialize with other dogs and get some exercise throughout the winter months! read more

Central Bark NS has been amazing for me and my massive GSD, Lola. I had just adopted Lola when I ruptured a disc in my neck. I wasn't sure I could keep her due to my inability to exercise her and her high energy level. My friend suggested CB. The staff was (is) so friendly and set me up with the Canine Cab (I could not drive) and daycare 3 days per week. This enabled me to keep my Lola and heal because Lola was so tired I could continue resting. I'm all better now and Lola still goes to and loves daycare. They really care about the dogs and humans. read more

Central Bark Eastside is awesome!! The people are wonderful - always happy and welcoming! My dog is always excited to go and they make sure she gets in the right group to fit her needs. She is also always exhausted when she gets home after a day of doggie day care - which is perfect for me! We love this location! read more

My dog Finn has gone to Central Bark Eastside since he was a fluffy puppy. I know that he is loved and he has a great time! While I hate to see a change in handlers that I have become attached to, I count on the staff that are there to teach the new staff what is important to me as a pet owner. I am happy to drop my cherished dog off at Central Bark in the morning and know that he has great care and fun. read more

Great staff that cares alot about your pup! They are great at taking the time to answer questions and concerns.

I've been taking Skooter here (previously 60th and Hemlock) for almost ten years. He loves it here and so do I. The people are great and I know that I don't have to worry about him. He loves his groomer too. Thanks Laura and the rest for making my life easier read more