Bark Central Dog Park

08/20/2022

Please be on the lookout in the Turner Camp Road area!

10/28/2021

Hopefully, not violating a copyright, but my BCDP members will appreciate today's Rubes.

10/07/2021

AKC STAR Puppy Class

Oct. 28th at 10:30 am

AKC S.T.A.R. Puppy is an exciting program designed to get dog owners and their puppies off to a good start. AKC S.T.A.R. Puppy is an excellent first in-person training class for puppies. AKC S.T.A.R. Puppy provides a good lead-in to earning the Canine Good Citizen title. Focus exercise and basic commands are introduced.

Organized training classes also provide an opportunity for your dog to socialize with other dogs. Classes aimed at earning the AKC S.T.A.R. Puppy distinction, you’ll be able to get information on all of your puppy-raising questions including housetraining, chewing, and the most effective way to teach practical skills such as coming when called. AKC S.T.A.R. Puppy training is a natural lead in to the AKC® Canine Good Citizen® Program.

6 week class Test is on the 6th week. Cost: $150 Registration is on line at www.dogtrainerpamela.com

10/01/2021

We want to help prevent future shelter admissions! If you know someone who needs financial assistance to spay/neuter their dog or cat please share our program with them. Please read the rules of the program prior to booking an appointment.

09/17/2021

Sad news to report today. Lucy, one of our first park dogs passed away today. She adorned the front page of the Chronicle when we first opened 15 years ago. Linda and Monica are good friends to many of us and we share in their loss today.

09/16/2021

As many of you know, we have been flooded for a couple of months now. Some clever members have suggested renaming it “Bark Central Bayou”. While the dogs love romping in the extra water, we do have to focus on our mission: to provide a SAFE place for your dogs to play. We have spotted one very small alligator on the big dog side. While it is certainly not large enough to devour a dog, its bite, should a dog go after it, could cause serious infection. We are working to get it trapped and removed, of course, but wanted you all to know.

I am installing temporary fencing across the small dog side to separate the flooded area from the dry until the water recedes. We also have the dry training yard for your use every day except Thursday mornings, as Pamela is resuming various training classes starting today. (Please see our Training page if interested in upcoming opportunities.)

Those of you who would like to put your membership on hold until the water recedes, please let me know and we’ll do so. I completely understand. If you paid in advance, we will extend your membership another month if you choose to put it on hold. Just let me know. If you are on autopay, please let us know at least one week in advance so we can suspend it.

09/12/2021

Adopt! Most of our dogs are rescues and living the life of Riley now!

Have you heard the news?? If you have a library card, our friends over at Citrus County Animal Services are waiving adoption fees for Library Card Sign-Up Month! Animal Services is open TODAY, from 10AM-5PM for adoptions, so grab your card and head on over!

🐕 Animals available for adoption can be found here: https://www.citrusbocc.com/departments/community_services/animal_services/find_a_pet.php
🍊 Need a library card? Sign up here 👉 https://www.citruslibraries.org/library-card/

08/01/2021

Met the sweetest Dobie today. Dapper came for a day visit while visiting Grandma. I don't think his mom told him he's going to TLC Animal Hospital tomorrow for his "boy surgery". Hope to see a lot more of him.

07/28/2021

Dog trainer thinks Sony may have "personal space" issues! LOVE this boy...and, yes, she's right!

07/19/2021

There are still a few days left to take advantage of Diane's 10% discount on grooming thru the end of July! Call 561-308-0853 to book!

07/18/2021

Amber Wood, your BarkBox prize for June still awaits you in the office! Buckshot, Reload and Gauge have some goodies waiting!

07/18/2021

Just a reminder, the big dog side will be closed at 5:00 today, Sunday the 18th. We have two dead pines we are taking down for your safety and the fence line and the cows next door! If you big dogs still want to come after 5:00, you can use the training yard. Please DO NOT use the small dog side.

06/11/2021

Another beautiful grooming by Diane! This is Ginger.

06/08/2021

Hot Florida summer weather is already here!

05/30/2021

Before and after! Diane is the best! She has customers who come all the way from Fort Lauderdale for her exceptional skills. Best of all, we are offering a 10% discount for grooming services during June and July! Call 561-308-0853 or email Diane at [email protected]

05/29/2021

Hope Wilkinson! You are this month's Bark Box winner. Have your mom stop in the office to retrieve your prize!

04/18/2021

Is your pup in need of a good bath? A new coif? Or just an update? Call 352-341-2275 to book an appointment with Diane for grooming while you wait! You can play in the park, then get a good grooming, or just come for an expert cut. Diane is a full service, 30-year experienced groomer and teacher.

04/18/2021

Spex Bergrab, come on down! You've just won this month's BarkBox prize. Retrieve it at your convenience in the office.

11/19/2020

Diane's Pet Styling 352-400-9663

11/19/2020

There's still time to book a holiday photo shoot slot with Ursula for this Saturday!! Call 351-2275 or stop by the office when you visit to reserve one of the the remaining spots. AND, for those pups that need a makeover, Diane's Pet Styling, the wonderful mobile groomer, will be here Friday to get your dog ready for his or her close-up!

09/20/2020

Congratulations, Bunny Lightner! You won the BarkBox this month. Have you hooman stop by the office to claim it!

07/26/2020

Congratulation, Beverly! Cocoa and Scotty won the Bark Box for this month.
Stop by the office to pick up your prize!

04/09/2020

I also wanted to let you know Dale lost his beloved beagle Lucy yesterday. He and Barb rescued her with a host of health problems, but made the greatest of the life she had left! It takes special people to adopt older dogs knowing their time with them will be short, but no less precious.

04/09/2020

The park office will be closed Sunday for the Easter holiday.

04/01/2020

I believe we will be able to remain open. According to an NBC news report the following are among the types of businesses allowed to remain open:

Recreational activities consistent with social distancing guidelines

Taking care of pets

Thank you so much to all of you for your compliance with the social distancing rules we've had in place.

If anything changes, I'll update immediately.

03/29/2020

I'm so happy with my new do! Diane is morphing me into the Asian Fusion look. Book your appointment with Diane's Pet Styling at 352-400-9663.

03/26/2020

We are so sad to report that Mrs Toni Harris had to let McDougal go today. He has been a fixture at BCDP since we opened. We loved him from a feisty youngin' to a mellow old fellow. He was well loved and we send our deepest condolences to Toni.

03/22/2020

Lacy Lu Achtschin, tell your mom to drop everything and run down to pick up your BarkBox! You are our winner for this month!

03/21/2020

Diane's Pet Styling will be available on Monday mornings now for those of you needing bathing services. As you know, the office is normally closed on Mondays.