Did you know that the average
pet dog was bred to work for a living and requires 1 to 4 hours of exercise per day just
to stay mentally and physically healthy? Exercising your dog is completely your responsibility.

Why Create a Dog Park?

Central Bark was created for several reasons.
As the owners of an obedience school, we saw the incredible need for a "safe" exercise area for dogs.  Many dogs cannot be completely trusted off leash and as a result do not get off leash running and free play exercise that they so desperately need.

Often dog owners call our obedience school when they are ready to give up their pet.  Our goal is to keep these dogs in their homes.  While training a dog is key to helping the frustrated owners understand and modify their dog's behaviour, without enough exercise the dog can not concentrate and learn, and the dog/owner relationship is sure to fall apart.
Most dogs that are "out of control" are simply under exercised and under trained.

Central Bark was also created for owners of banned breed dogs.  At Shannoncourt's Central Bark, prejudice does not exist.  Take the muzzle off and allow your dog to enjoy the freedom.

We love and respect all dogs at Shannoncourt Grooming, Training, Daycare and Pet Hotel.

Dogs enrolled in our daycare program or staying in our Pet Hotel use Central Bark for outdoor exercise time.

We have created a special park just for you and your dog.  The park is completely fenced in with five foot fencing.  It covers an area of just under half an acre and is equipped with agility obstacles.  Central Bark is open year round for your convenience.  The park is available to rent by appointment.  When you rent Central Bark, no other person or dog will be allowed in at the same time.

Bring your exuberant pup home tired after an hour of free play at Central Bark, or shape up your couch potato dog with a good game of fetch. Everybody wins!

Most people who use Central Bark just need a place to let their dog run leash free.

Other uses for the park are:
-Playing Frisbee or fetch with your dog
-Using the agility obstacles
-Practicing off leash training

Ask about our Daycare Program

The park is also wonderful for dogs that do not get along with other dogs or people.