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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:  October 10-16 ; November 30-December 13 


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.

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.

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