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Central Bark Amarillo

central bark

5001 S Western St, Amarillo, TX 79109

4.7
150 Google reviews
Outdoor yardPool / water playSmall dog areaAccepts puppiesMedication adminGroomingTrainingClimate controlledOvernight potty breaksOnline booking

Overview

Central Bark Amarillo is a dog boarding and daycare facility offering Enrichment Dog Day Care, grooming, boarding (called Sleepovers), training, and a free Puppy Hour program. They use a Whole Dog Care approach with flexible playgroups based on size and temperament, behavior assessments, and positive reinforcement training methods.

Amenities & Policies

Cage-free
Webcam
Staff overnight
Outdoor yard
Pool / water play
Small dog area
Accepts puppies2+ months
Reactive breeds
Medication adminExtra fee
Grooming
Training
Climate controlled
Overnight potty breaks
Online booking
Spay/neuter required
Temperament test

Required vaccinations: vaccination records required

Policies & Details

Care & Play

Group play
Solo play
Daily updates — Free
Comfort items allowed
Feeding policy:Owner provides food

Extras

What Reviews Say

150 reviews analyzed

Central Bark Amarillo is highly regarded for its enrichment-based daycare and attentive staff, with many owners noting significant improvements in their dogs' social confidence and energy levels. While the facility excels in personalized care and cleanliness, there are recurring friction points regarding grooming precision and unexpected 'doodle' pricing. Overall, it is a top-tier choice for high-energy or anxious dogs seeking structured socialization.

Dog happiness
4.9
Staff
4.9
Cleanliness
4.8
Drop-off / pickup
4.8
Facility
4.7
Safety
4.5
Communication
4.2
Value
3.8

People love

Enrichment & Socialization(12)Puppy Hour(3)Detailed Report Cards(4)

Staff shoutouts

Megan(8 mentions)Wyatt(6 mentions)LaDon(4 mentions)Clarke(3 mentions)Jazzmine

Worth noting

Grooming services charged but not completed due to dog stress without proactive notification

“I notice that my dogs nails aren’t trimmed either... the groomer tells me 'oh yea she was too afraid of the clippers so I didn’t clip them either'”

Refund/Deposit disputes regarding medical cancellations

“one of my dogs caught bronchitis... they REFUSED to give me a full refund on my deposit.”

Grooming instructions not followed(3 mentions)

“I saw that she had done so much more that I specifically requested NOT to be done.”

Pricing transparency/Doodle upcharges(2 mentions)

“I was told it was $75... I just picked up my doodle from her second appointment and the total was $146!!!!!!!”

Lobby Odor

“maybe get some auto air fresheners for the front lobby though...Acckkk!”

Owner replies to 95% of reviewsAvg response: 2dprofessional tone22 repeat customers

At a Glance

Google rating
4.7/ 5
Review score
4.6/ 5
Amenities10 of 14
Repeat customersNumber of reviews that mention returning or being a regular customer.22

Min puppy age

2 months

Pricing

Contact facility for pricing

Contact

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