Central Bark Philadelphia-Center City

Dawn McCoy

27 Feb 2026

This review is long overdue! My dog, Mogwai, has been attending Central Bark for the last 2 years. My trainer thought it would be good for her to get some socialization & had 2 other clients that spoke very highly of Central Bark. Mogs confidence has bloomed a thousand fold since she's started going weekly. She always gets excited when I say "day care" & always comes home exhausted, which we love! I adopted a second dog who was with me for a few months. Unfortunately their personalities didn't mix in the home & it became a safety issue & he was rehomed. During the time I had him, Central Bark stepped up with advice, fitting me in for extra days & doing their best to tire him out & help him get a bit more socialization. I tried so hard & one day I walked in & just cried. Gaby gave me a great pep talk, let me cry some more & helped me recenter. That brings me to my next point, the staff. I don't know everyones names, but everyone there is always friendly, supportive, honest & most importantly, just love the dogs they work with. They are very flexible with requests from parents (if they're doable) & have fun seasonal events for the pups. I know I'm missing some people, so blame it on my head, not my heart. Thank you Gaby, Kristie, Jaime, Bassam, Kensley, Marcus, Julia, Sara and the whole team! You all work so hard & so well together, handling the parents & the dogs (the dogs are the easy part)! 😊 Thanks for being such an important part of Mogwais life!

Ira Kauderwood

11 Nov 2025

My doggie and I love Central Bark! The caregivers are so kind My dog gets tons of exercise and loves playing with her friends. Also, while our vet wanted to give my dog a sedative to clip her nails and a dog supply store said not to bring her back for baths at central bark she is so happy she did both with no problem. Highly recommend!

Jess Johnson

14 May 2023

I need a daycare option for my girls while we were visiting from out of town. The team at Central Bark Philly went above and beyond to accommodate us and make them feel so welcome. They knew who we were at arrival and always greeted my girls. Being able to pick them up with huge smiles on their faces (and take them home for lots of sleepy, quiet time) made our trip so much more enjoyable! Thank you so much to the whole team! You all share a passion for dogs and it shows.

Francisco Arroyo Gonzalez

25 May 2023

I am absolutely thrilled with the exceptional experience I've had at Central Bark doggie day care. From the moment I started bringing my mini schnauzer Rico at just 3 months old, they have been instrumental in his upbringing and development. Their comprehensive range of services, including daycare, overnight stays, training, and grooming, has been outstanding. The staff is knowledgeable, professional, and genuinely caring, and Rico is always thrilled to see them. Central Bark's consistent communication, including report cards, videos, pictures, and training updates, keeps me informed and involved in Rico's progress. With their help, Rico has become a well-behaved and well-socialized dog, making our time together even more enjoyable. I am incredibly grateful for their flexibility, always accommodating him even for my last minute work travel, and the peace of mind they provide. I wholeheartedly recommend Central Bark to any dog owner looking for top-notch care and a truly exceptional experience Rico says “Gracias Amigos”

Janice Travers

17 Oct 2023

From drop off to pick up we felt so welcome. The grooming was great and the staff was wonderful! The location is perfect. I'm not taking my fur babies any place else. Thank you from Bianca and Benji. See ya soon.

Tiffany Lee

20 Nov 2024

I am so so so happy I found Central Bark to send my pup to for daycare!!! They are so wonderful and thoughtful about how they structure daycare for your dogs, and are super attentive to your own dog’s needs. My dog is anxious at baseline so it was really important for me to find a daycare that uses a fear-free approach, which is surprisingly hard. Central Bark was the first daycare I came across that is able to say they only use fear-free methods to handle or redirect their pups. They also send report cards and post so many cute photos on Facebook! I love them so much and would recommend them to anyone looking for either daycare or boarding services!