Positive Reinforcement · Puppy · Sterling

Champion Kennels

Champion Kennels in Sterling, Massachusetts runs force-free group classes in person. Classes cover puppies, basic obedience, recall and leash manners, and Nose Work / Scent Training offers scent detection games for enrichment. Overnight Boarding is also available for Sterling and the surrounding areas.

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Bark ScoreSilver Rated Trainer: 4.1 / 5
Reputation: 4.1
Ethics: 5.0
Credentials: 2.8
Service breadth: 3.3
Training methods: Force-free

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Champion Kennels’s reputation score is 4.1 out of 5, worked out from the star rating and number of reviews on their Google Business Profile. That’s higher than 60% of the trainers we list.

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How is Champion Kennels rated?

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Reputation 30% of the score: 4.1; From the star rating and number of reviews on their Google Business Profile.
Ethics 40% of the score: 5.0; Force-free. They train with rewards and positive reinforcement, without aversive tools. This scores highest.
Credentials 25% of the score: 2.8; No recognised credential is listed. Ask what training they’ve had.
Service breadth 5% of the score: 3.3; 1 way to train (group class), and help with 5 kinds of problem.

How does Champion Kennels compare with other Sterling dog trainers?

Counted from the 4 trainers listed in Sterling.

Highest of 3 scored trainers in Sterling by Bark Score.
The only force-free trainer listed in Sterling.
The only trainer in Sterling listing group class.
Overall Bark Score higher than 80% of the trainers we list.

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About Champion Kennels

Helps with: Puppy, basic obedience, recall, leash, scent/nosework
How they train: Group class
Service area: Sterling, Massachusetts & surrounding areas
Opening hours: Mon 9am–5pmWed–Fri 9am–5pmSat 9am–4pm
Address: 149 Clinton Rd, Sterling, Massachusetts 1564
Phone: +1 978-422-3100

Sessions

Puppy TrainingFoundation training for puppies during their critical development period

Obedience TrainingBasic to advanced obedience commands and manners

Nose Work / Scent TrainingScent detection games and training for mental enrichment

BoardingOvernight boarding and kennel services

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