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Central Bark Landover

central bark

8513 Ardwick Ardmore Rd, Landover, MD 20785

4.5
81 Google reviews
Staff overnightOutdoor yardSmall dog areaAccepts puppiesMedication adminGroomingTrainingOvernight potty breaksOnline booking

Overview

Central Bark Landover is a dog daycare and boarding facility offering Enrichment Dog Day Care, grooming, training, and overnight boarding services. They prioritize holistic dog well-being through structured playgroups, positive reinforcement training, and personalized enrichment activities. The facility requires vaccinations (Rabies, DHPP, Bordetella) and a behavior assessment for enrollment, with pricing starting at $42/day for daycare and add-on services available.

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: Rabies, DHPP, Bordetella

Policies & Details

Cancellation & Deposits

Cancellation penalty:Prepaid packages are nonrefundable and expire. All sales are final.

Care & Play

Group play
Solo play
Daily updates β€” Free
Comfort items allowed
Feeding policy:Owner provides food

Requirements

Temperament test fee:$40

Safety & Emergency

Emergency vet protocol:On call
Emergency vet cost:Owner

Extras

Senior dog accommodations

What Reviews Say

78 reviews analyzed

Central Bark Landover is highly regarded for its cleanliness, high-quality grooming services, and the genuine enthusiasm dogs show when arriving. However, there are significant polarizing experiences regarding management's handling of incidents, with some customers finding the owners defensive or lacking transparency during safety crises. While many regular clients feel their dogs are 'treated like royalty,' new or occasional customers frequently cite high costs and rigid fee structures as major drawbacks.

Cleanliness
4.8
Dog happiness
4.7
Facility
4.5
Staff
4.2
Drop-off / pickup
4.0
Safety
3.8
Communication
3.5
Value
3.2

People love

Grooming Quality(8)Dog Excitement(12)Cleanliness(5)

Staff shoutouts

Mickey(3 mentions)Robyn(2 mentions)MarcosPat

Worth noting

Physical injury/Dog attack

β€œMy pup was attacked by another dog... Janet (co-owner) was more concerned with covering their liability... I had to take her to the ER where it turns out she had more than one puncture wound.”

Alleged animal control retaliation

β€œA few days after I left a bad review the owner of this place called animal control on me because I wouldn’t pay $200 for dog grooming.”

Health concerns post-boarding

β€œWhen we picked up our pup, she was dehydrated and did not really seem like herself.”

Pricing and Fees(4 mentions)

β€œThey are very expensive and require at least one daycare day a week. If you stop bringing your pup for a month then they require a $40 behavior assessment.”

Front Desk/Customer Service(3 mentions)

β€œCustomer service is lacking specially at the front desk. Lady was very passive and dismissive to my requests.”

Lack of Transparency/Cameras(2 mentions)

β€œMost daycares in the area have live feeds... Without cameras or photos, it’s hard to say if they are taking in more dogs than they can handle.”

Owner replies to 95% of reviewsdefensive tone14 repeat customers

Top Rated

4.5 stars from 81+ reviews

This facility has earned a Top Rated badge for maintaining a 4.5-star rating across 81 reviews.

At a Glance

Google rating
4.5/ 5
Review score
4.1/ 5
Amenities9 of 14
Reviews81
Repeat customersNumber of reviews that mention returning or being a regular customer.14

Min puppy age

2 months

Pricing

Daycare

$42/day

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