Start Your Pup
on the Right Paw
Central Bark® Slinger offers Puppy Hour, a supervised and FREE dog socialization hour exclusively for puppies. It’s not just about having fun – it’s a crucial opportunity for socialization during their “sensitive period” from 8 to 16 weeks of age. Socialization helps puppies develop a positive attitude towards interactions, other animals, people, places, and activities.
Join us for as many sessions as you’d like until your pup reaches the age limit. Meet our knowledgeable staff, interact with our trainer and groomer, and explore our top-notch facility. At Central Bark, we’re dedicated to nurturing and enhancing your dog’s life, and there’s no better way to set your pup on the right path than through puppy socialization!
Central Bark
Slinger
244 Info Hy Court,
Slinger, WI 53086Get Directions
(262) 677-4100
Fax: (262)-677-4104
Open Today 6:45 AM – 6:30 PM
During the dog socialization program, your furry friend will:
- Engage in supervised off-leash playtime with other vaccinated puppies of similar ages
- Benefit from the watchful eye of our experienced caregivers, ensuring safe and suitable play
- Discover new furry friends, humans, toys, environments, and obstacles
- Encounter a variety of age-appropriate obstacles to encourage socialization and exposure to new and exciting experiences
Dog Socialization Benefits
There are numerous benefits to puppy socialization that can positively impact your dog’s overall well-being. Here are some key advantages:
- Comfort and Confidence: Through socialization, your puppy becomes accustomed to various environments, people, animals, and situations. This exposure helps them build comfort and confidence, reducing the likelihood of fear or anxiety in unfamiliar settings later in life.
- Emotional Development: Proper socialization during the critical puppyhood stage contributes to healthy emotional development. It helps puppies learn how to interact with others, regulate their emotions, and adapt to new experiences, promoting overall emotional resilience and stability.
- Energy Expenditure: Puppies are known for their boundless energy. Engaging in supervised play and socialization activities allows them to expend their excess energy in a positive and controlled manner. This can lead to a calmer and more well-behaved pup at home.
- Group Play and Social Skills: By participating in puppy socialization, your furry friend will have the opportunity to interact with other puppies, learning vital group play and social skills. They will develop important abilities such as appropriate play behavior, sharing, taking turns, and reading social cues from other dogs.
- Foundation for a Healthy Dog: Socialization sets the foundation for a healthy, happy, and socially appropriate dog. It helps prevent behavior problems that may arise from fear, anxiety, or inadequate social skills. A well-socialized dog is more likely to enjoy positive interactions with humans and animals, leading to a higher quality of life for both them and their human companions
Rules & Requirements:
- Puppies age 8–16 weeks
- Preregistration is a must
- Proof of up-to-date Bordetella and DHPP vaccines
- Parents and children are welcome to participate
- Observe CDC guidelines including social distancing and wearing masks
- Regular 6-foot flat leash (no retractable or flexi-leads in the lobby) and a quick-release collar. If your dog usually wears a harness, you’re welcome to bring that as well.
If you are interested in a Puppy Hour event, sign up for email updates
Frequently Asked Questions
We have a team of very qualified individuals here at Central Bark®, including managers who are certified in Canine First Aid and CPR.
Central Bark® is licensed and inspected by the Health Department regularly. We also clean and disinfect nightly, regardless of how many dogs have visited.
Dog day care gives dogs a fun place to play with their friends while their owners are busy at home and work.
At Central Bark®, doggy daycare is our specialty, and nobody does it quite like us. We don’t just give dogs a place to play. We create a personalized program of activities that optimize your dog’s whole health – their physical, mental, and emotional well-being.
Central Bark goes beyond a traditional doggy day care with our unique Whole Dog Care philosophy. Our personalized approach helps enrich your dog’s whole health and well-being throughout their entire life so you can enjoy a healthy, happy, and loving life together.
The heart of our whole dog care approach is our Enrichment Doggy Day Care program. We combine Central Bark’s industry-leading doggy day care expertise with the latest dog behavior science. Our mission is to give dogs a balanced blend of exercise, social group play, learning, rest, and TLC. To help your dog be a healthy, happy, calm, and well-rounded member of your family.
Our Stay-n-Play program offers boarding for dogs that have not enrolled in our day care program. Each overnight guest gets a restful night’s sleep, followed by a day of play, exercise, and plenty of TLC from our staff. Stay-n-Play guests sleep and play in their own designated areas.
