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Dog owners in Rochester, get ready for a new approach to dog care. Central Bark, the leading whole dog care franchise and industry pioneer, is hosting a Grand Opening celebration of its newest location in Henrietta, New York on Saturday, February 10. The dog-themed afternoon is free and open in public. The new location is owned by local resident Phil Clark and his family.
Located at 65 Saginaw Drive, the nearly 7,000-square-foot indoor and 2,000-square-foot outdoor facility is open for tours, dog trainer demonstrations, door prizes, and more. Dogs, provided they are leashed, socialized, and vaccinated, can participate in tours of that facility and explore outdoor play equipment (weather permitting). A highlight of the afternoon was a Puppy Bowl, just 24 hours before the “Big Game.” The short play event designed for puppies takes place over 4 quarters and is specifically focused on extreme cuteness. Pet parents can register for Central Bark Henrietta’s Puppy Bowl by signing up for Puppy Hour on February 10. Participants will be chosen at random.
Additionally, Bones Dog Bakery will be sampling some of their award winning cakes and treats for four-legged guests while pet parents can grab bites from the Macarollin food truck. The Lollypop Farm Humane Society of Greater Rochester will also host dog adoptions. Guests who attend have multiple chances to win one of Central Bark’s many specialty gift bags.
“We are excited to finally be open and serve the greater dog community in Rochester,” said Phil Clark. “From dog day care based on the latest in canine behavioral science, to grooming, boarding, retail markets, puppy hours, training, and more – we have everything you need to be healthy, happy, and well your dog family member Our Grand Opening event will provide a snapshot of all we have to offer. It’s going to be a lot of fun and we hope the entire Rochester dog-loving community comes out on Feb. 10th. to play in our Puppy Bowl, enjoy great food, check out our facility, and celebrate with us.”
Central Bark Henrietta opened a few weeks ago, and pet parents have been lining up since day one to enroll their dogs in the facility’s reimagined approach to all-around dog care. For 20 years, Central Bark has encouraged dogs and their owners nationwide to experience its Enrichment Dog Day Care, which combines Central Bark’s industry-leading day care expertise with the latest in science of dog behavior. Enrichment Dog Day Care provides a healthy and balanced blend of exercise, social group play, learning, rest, and love. To round out its approach to whole dog grooming, Central Bark also offers boarding, training, grooming, a retail market, and additional services.
“There’s something simple and beautiful about a well-adjusted dog that everyone can relate to – it’s so strong and powerful,” said Chris Gaba, co-founder of Central Bark. “We are excited to introduce Central Bark to Henrietta and Greater Rochester and look forward to Phil and his family growing their business.”
With a staff of about 12, Phil runs the day-to-day operations at Central Bark Henrietta, which is the brand’s first in New York state. The new location in Henrietta is part of the Central Bark brand’s extensive expansion plan, which includes opening 15 new units this year and a goal of 200 Central Bark locations by 2027.
“With growth comes opportunity,” said Bob Crawford, Central Bark CEO. “We believe we have the best model because it is data-driven, growth-oriented, and supported by the most amazing franchisee community and our dog-first culture. That’s why we’re seeing our third consecutive year of system wide double-digit revenue growth and why we’ve been named a Top 200 Franchise in 2024. The strength of our system depends on the success of our franchise partners, and we look forward to continuing to support the Clark family as they grow their business.”
