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Boarding, grooming, training and the shop on Clinton Road

Name: Champion Kennels
Address: 149 Clinton Rd, Sterling, MA, 01564, US
Telephone: (978) 422-3100

Three buildings of work and a shop, all on one property at 149 Clinton Rd in Sterling, all run from one office and one phone line. Staff are on site 24/7, so the kennel is never empty even when the front desk is closed.

Stay

Runs for dogs, rooms for cats, a day room in between

Overnight boarding from $60 a night for one dog, cat rooms from $35 a night, and day boarding from $25. Every rate is in the table below.

A German shepherd on the gravel in front of a chain-link run

Dog boarding

A private indoor and outdoor run with heated floors and a door to the outside day and night, two meals from home and staff on site around the clock.

Dog boarding details

A tabby cat sitting under a lit Christmas tree

Cat boarding

Private indoor rooms away from the dog runs, with fresh water, daily meals and real attention from the staff.

Cat boarding details

A yellow Labrador smiling up at the camera beside a kennel fence

Day boarding

A private room with a bed, water, treats and playtime, 7:30 AM to 7:30 PM every day, by reservation. Dogs only.

Day boarding details

Care, learn and shop

The grooming table, the training building and the shop

A Champion groomer blow-drying a small shaggy dog on the grooming table

Dog grooming

Sherry and Rebecca groom every breed by appointment, fear-free, calm and unhurried. Breed trims, de-shedding, skunk and flea baths, ears, face wash and nails, then a potty break, fresh water, a treat and pats.

A team member kneeling on the gravel holding a golden retriever's front paws

Dog training

Group classes and private lessons in an air-conditioned training building, from puppy kindergarten to advanced, plus nose work, breed handling and rally. Six-week courses are $190, paid in advance.

Shelves of pet food, treats, toys and grooming supplies in the Champion shop

Pet supplies and curbside

Premium food, frozen raw, treats, toys, beds, crates and grooming supplies sit inside the office. Can't get in? Text 978-990-3364 with your order and it waits on the table outside the training building. For Tuesday or Sunday pickup, order the day before.

Published rates

What it costs

Cash or check only, due at drop-off, with an ATM on site. Prices are subject to change, so confirm when you book.

Dog boarding, per night

1 dog: $60
2 dogs: $110; separate or together
3 dogs: $150; in 1 or 2 runs
4 dogs: $180; in 2, 3 or 4 runs

Cat boarding, per night

1 cat: $35
2 cats: $60; separate or together
3 cats: $90
4 or more: Call; (978) 422-3100

Day boarding, dogs only

1 dog: $25Priority $35
2 dogs: $45Priority $65

Training and small jobs

Six-week course, paid in advance: $190
Nail trim, by appointment: $10

Grooming is priced by breed, coat condition, size and how often your dog comes in. Call for a quote.

Vaccines, the 10-day wait, cancellations and grooming appointments are all spelled out on the policies page.

Reserve a stay Call (978) 422-3100