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BUSINESS HOURS:
Monday - Friday | 7:00 AM - 7:00 PM
Saturday | 8:00 AM - 10:00 AM
Sunday | 4:00 PM - 6:00 PM
Daycare | Monday - Friday Only
Saturday & Sunday appointments may be accommodated per message request.
No Daycare or Dropoff/Pickup on some Holidays
CLOSED: November 30-December 14
LOCATION: We are a home-based kennel located approximately 10 minutes from Downtown Columbia. For security reasons, the address is provided once services are booked. (Map View)
Services & Rates
DAYCARE - $30/Day
Second Dog - $20/Day
Third Dog or more - $10/Day
Daycare Packages: 5 Days - $125; 10 Days - $230; 25 Days - $575
BOARDING - $40/Night
Second Dog - $30/Night
Third Dog or more - $20/Night
10% discount applied to appointments lasting 7 or more days.
PUPPY
Additional $5/Day or Night for dogs 12 months or younger not potty trained.
Fee also applies to adult dogs not potty trained.
PEAK DAY/PEAK SEASON
Additional $5/Day or Night for services on peak days or during peak season (see FAQs).
FOOD SERVICE
Additional $3/Day or Night for facility provided food instead of bringing your own.
Food: Pure Balance Chicken & Brown Rice Flavor
TAXI SERVICE
At $0.68/Mile, your dog is picked up &/or dropped off at the location(s) you provide.
Please include address(es) in the NOTES of your appointment request.
TIME POLICY FEE
Additional charge of 1/2 day or night for changes to dropoff/pickup times without 30 minutes notice.
COUPONS & DISCOUNTS
Limit of (1) discount or coupon applied per appointment.
NEW CLIENTS
All new clients MUST book a Daycare appointment prior to any Boarding as a trial (see Policies & Procedures).
RETURNING CLIENTS
All returning clients that have not booked services in (6) or more months MUST book a Daycare trial appointment prior to any Boarding (see Policies & Procedures).
ACCEPTED FORMS OF PAYMENT
We accept electronic payments via Visa, Mastercard, Discover, American Express, & other major card services. There is a 3% processing fee for all electronic payments. Per request, we can accept cash or make partial electronic payments to an invoice balance with a saved card on file. We also accept payment via CashApp, PayPal, Google Pay & Venmo.
As of October 2024
About
Nakayla is the owner & operator of Champ STRONG Kennels located in Columbia, SC. She is from Alvin, SC, Nakayla has lived in Columbia since 2008. She founded Champ STRONG, LLC in 2017 as a t-shirt & apparel business to raise funds for her beloved Boston Terrier, Champ. After Champ passed away in 2018, the business evolved into Champ STRONG Kennels, where Nakayla combined her love for animals with her desire to provide quality & affordable pet care.
After 12 years in an unfulfilling job, Nakayla decided to follow her passion. In December 2020, she left her job & began running Champ STRONG Kennels full-time in January 2021.
Champ STRONG Kennels is a home-based pet care business located just 10 minutes from Downtown Columbia. For security reasons, the address is provided once services are booked. The business is insured by Pet Sitters Associates, LLC, & has quickly become known for its affordable & reliable pet care services, offering Daycare, Boarding, Taxi Service & more.
Having been in your shoes, Nakayla understands how important it is for your pet to feel at home while you're away. Click "Book Now" to check availability and submit a request.
Current Promotions & Sponsors
Referral Program - Earn one FREE day of Daycare or one night of Boarding for every successful referral. Only one free day or night can be applied per booking. The referred client will receive 10% off their first service & must enter the referrer’s full name in the notes section when submitting their appointment request.
Champion Loyalty - Receive 10% off your next appointment after every 10 bookings.
