Sterling, MA
(978) 422-3100

Before you book

Boarding, grooming and training policies

The rules that keep every run on Clinton Road healthy and every appointment on time. Anything not spelled out here, the office will confirm when you book. Call (978) 422-3100.

Vaccinations

Shots and records

Rabies and shot records are required for every pet. No pet is admitted on the day it receives a vaccination. If Champion has to call your vet for records, there is a $10 fee.

Dogs

  • DHLPP booster
  • Rabies
  • Kennel cough, with a 10-day wait after vaccination, valid one year

Titers are accepted.

Cats

  • Rabies
  • FVRCP
  • Leukemia negative

The 10-day wait

After a multi-dog setting

If your dog has been in any of these places, we ask for 10 days before boarding or day board. It keeps every run on the property healthy.

  • Doggie daycare
  • A dog show or performance event
  • A dog park
  • Another grooming salon
  • Any store that allows pets
  • A vet office

Food and meals

Two meals a day, bagged by you

Owners provide two meals a day. Please pre-bag the food, one bag per meal, with your dog's name on it. If you would rather not bring food, Champion can feed NutriSource lamb and rice kibble on request.

Payment

Cash or check only

Accepted
Cash or check for every service and retail purchase. There is an ATM on site.
When
Payment is due at drop-off.
Prices
Prices are subject to change.

Peak times and cancellations

The busy weeks fill early

Peak times are weekends, school vacations, holidays, and summer, from June 15 to September 15.

Cancellation notice and fees apply at peak times. The office confirms the current terms when you book.

Grooming appointments

By appointment only

  • Current rabies paperwork is required.
  • A missed appointment, or one more than 15 minutes late, carries a $30 fee per dog.
  • Need to reschedule? Call the office as early as you can.

Training

Register ahead

Classes need pre-registration and payment in advance. Class sizes are limited.

Medication and special needs

Tell the office first

Let the office know when you book. A per-day or per-dose charge applies, quoted by the office.

Questions owners ask

The short answers

DHLPP booster, rabies and kennel cough. Kennel cough needs a 10-day wait after vaccination and is good for one year. Titers are accepted. Bring current records; no pet is admitted on the day it receives a vaccination.

If your dog has been in a multi-dog setting (doggie daycare, a dog show or performance event, a dog park, another grooming salon, a store that allows pets or a vet office), we ask for 10 days before boarding or day board. It keeps every run on the property healthy.

Rabies and FVRCP vaccinations and a negative leukemia test. Cats stay in private indoor rooms with fresh water, daily meals and attention from the staff.

No. Every service and every retail purchase is cash or check only, and there is an ATM on site. Payment is due at drop-off.

The office closes from 11 AM to 1 PM every weekday and all day Tuesday and Sunday, while the team looks after the dogs. Day boarding runs 7:30 AM to 7:30 PM by reservation, and pick-ups outside office hours can be arranged by appointment.

Yes. Text your order to 978-990-3364 and it is placed on the table outside the training building for curbside pickup. For Tuesday or Sunday pickup, order the day before.

Ready to book a run or a groom?

Reserve a stayCall (978) 422-3100