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    Central Bark - Philadelphia

    4.4 (62 reviews)
    Open 6:45 am - 6:30 pm

    Services - Central Bark - Philadelphia

    Pet boarding

    Private dog training

    Puppy socialization classes

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    Autumn L.

    Our puppy Opie has been attending Central Bark since February of 2021 and we love it. We have used them for doggie day care, grooming services, and boarding services. My pup returns happy and tired each time. The staff are friendly and flexible. I feel great leaving him in their care.

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    Lauren P.

    My dog loves it here! She gets excited as soon as we get there and sees the staff, she has a smile on her face. She comes home happy and tired and well behaved. Love this place enough to drive across the city to go, and parking for pickup and drop off is always easy which is great.

    Worst experience ever. I will never return to this establishment. Yesterday, I scheduled an appointment for my 5 pounds Shih Tzu (London) to get mini grooming services (Includes bath, nail trim, ear cleaning, blow out, brush out, and a foot, face and sanitary trim). The front desk staff, Ashley, confirmed with the location manager, Kristie, that this service is offered. Kristie confirmed that we can bring London this morning for grooming service. Before dropping off London this morning I called and spoke with the same person (Ashely), to confirmed that mini grooming is offered. I asked if I can get full grooming service to include full body haircut. Ashely said yes, they have groomer on site who can provide this service. When I dropped off London this morning, I confirmed with Ashely that this location in Philadelphia has full grooming service and that full hair cut is included. When I picked up London one hour later, she did not received full haircut, nail trim, or ear cleaning. She just received mediocre bath and blow out. Her tail and paws were still wet. Her face was not trimmed and she has crust in her eyes. She also did not received foot, face or sanitary trim. Ashely stated that your business does not have groomer on staff and that you are looking to hire someone. I asked her why this was not disclosed to me yesterday and this morning. She did not provide an explanation and just apologized. I asked if London received ear cleaning, she said no. Therefore, we took her to the back to clean her ear. Her right ear had a lot of wax in it and it was not fully cleaned after Ashely tried. I do not think that Ashley is a groomer. She just works the front desk. My dog has received grooming services in the past and never had an issue get her nails trimmed. London was also not happy and was clinging to me. I asked to speak with the manager. However, Ashely said that Kristie was off today. I asked if we can call Kristie but Ashley said no that we cannot reach her over the phone and that I will have to call tomorrow morning between 6am-9am. This was an awful experience. I was lied to numerous time and your company did not have the qualified staff to provide the service that I was promised to receive.

    Central Bark is fantastic! Portia and the rest of the staff cared for my dogs as if they were their own. My shy boys were so happy playing with other dogs, and they ate well, despite being picky eaters. I will bring them to Central Bark every time I'm back in Philly.

    Poppi loves Central Bark!

    Central Bark is a wonderful doggie daycare. The staff is professional and takes wonderful care of our dog! The price is affordable. The hours are flexible and they ensure he is taken excellent of all the time. We send him 2-3 days a week and Poppi comes home exhausted from all the running and playing he does. It is a great place to get your dog socialized!

    Kate R.

    My puppy Laila had her very first day at central bark yesterday and I can't say enough about what a great experience she had. The staff was kind, attentive and thoughtful especially with nervous dog moms like me. They carefully explained the day Laila was going to have. Including 6 hours of out of crate time(!). Laila for a first day picture and when I called the staff was quick in answering how Lailas day was going. It was so reassuring to feel so a part of something even on your first day. My pup came home happy and sleepy and I can't wait to go back!

    Clearly not just a scratch from another dog pawing him in the face.

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    We board our three year old terrier here when we travel. A great service that our dog loves. Thank you CB team!

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    They rock! My little lady is always super happy to see the Central Bark crew - leaves with a smile and is appropriately tired. :)

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    Ask the Community - Central Bark - Philadelphia

    How much does daycare cost?

    As of now a basic day of day care costs $34.50. You can stay up to date with our rates on our web site, https://www.centralbarkusa.com/philadelphia/doggy-day-care

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    I receive a call from Portia's right hand man who informs me taking Giles at 6/6:30 will be no problem.

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