East Saint Paul facilities
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Central Bark Inc

central bark

2820 Sperring Ave, East Saint Paul, MB R2E 1A4

4.7
101 Google reviews
GroomingTrainingOnline booking

Overview

Central Bark is a family-run dog daycare, boarding, grooming, and training facility with two locations in Manitoba - East St. Paul and Winnipeg Portage Avenue. They offer online booking and operate as a one-stop shop for dog care services, with drop-off anytime and pickup before 6pm.

Amenities & Policies

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

Policies & Details

Hours & Billing

Pick-up hours:Before 6pm

Extras

Owner operated

What Reviews Say

101 reviews analyzed

Central Bark Inc. is highly regarded for its friendly staff and exceptional transparency through frequent Instagram and Facebook photo updates, which provide significant peace of mind to owners. While the majority of dogs return home happy and 'tuckered out,' a small cluster of serious complaints regarding hygiene, ignored medical/feeding instructions, and unreported injuries suggests occasional lapses in operational oversight. Overall, it is a popular choice for high-energy dogs and socialized pets, though owners of dogs with specific medical or behavioral restrictions should provide firm instructions.

Staff
4.8
Communication
4.7
Dog happiness
4.6
Drop-off / pickup
4.5
Facility
4.2
Value
4.0
Safety
3.5
Cleanliness
3.2

People love

Social Media Updates(28)Exhausted/Happy dogs(15)Accommodating/Flexible(7)

Staff shoutouts

Katie(2 mentions)Gabrielle

Worth noting

Medical neglect/Unreported injury

“one had a serious infected wound that needed veterinary care (which they didn't tell us about when we picked them up, despite it being very visible)”

Disregarding safety/handling instructions

“I gave instructions not to socialize my dog... Sadly, they don't follow instructions. I saw it in their post.”

Sanitation and illness

“Our dog comes homes always sick... I could smell the odour from the kennel while in the office.”

Hygiene/Smell upon pickup(4 mentions)

“When we picked up our dog, she smelled horrible, so much so that we were gagging having her in the vehicle.”

Weight loss during stay(2 mentions)

“lost several pounds, seems afraid to eat her food, and has been skiddish since she got back.”

Grooming quality (recent)

“The hair cut is super choppy and barely trimmed up... excuse the horrible haircut for him being snappy.”

Owner replies to 22% of reviewswarm tone18 repeat customers

Top Rated

4.7 stars from 101+ reviews

This facility has earned a Top Rated badge for maintaining a 4.7-star rating across 101 reviews.

At a Glance

Google rating
4.7/ 5
Review score
4.2/ 5
Amenities3 of 14
Reviews101
Repeat customersNumber of reviews that mention returning or being a regular customer.18

Pricing

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Contact

Visit Website+1 204-668-8055Get directions to 2820 Sperring Ave, East Saint Paul, MB R2E 1A4

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