Dog Boarding, Daycare, Grooming & Training in Charlestown, IN
Charlestown's a great place to have a dog. Charlestown State Park alone, with its bluffs over the Fourteenmile Creek valley and trails down toward the Ohio River, is worth the price of admission. What Charlestown doesn't have is a full-service place to board, groom, train, and play your dog. For that, locals make the short drive down toward Clarksville to Resort 4 Paws, and most of them tell us it's quicker than they figured and worth every minute. We're family-owned and small enough that we'll know your dog by name after the first visit. Here's what that drive gets you.
Care That Remembers Your Dog
Here's what you get by driving a little farther instead of settling for the closest option: a team that actually remembers your dog.
The groomer who knows your shepherd hates having his back paws done. The boarding staff who know your rescue needs a slow morning to warm up. In a small operation like ours, your dog isn't ticket #47. They're a regular.
For a lot of Charlestown families, that's exactly why the drive turns out to be a non-issue.
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Daycare & Boarding for Charlestown Dogs
After a morning chasing scents at Charlestown State Park, some dogs are set for the day. Most aren't, though, and a tired-out dog beats a restless one stuck home alone. Daycare gives them supervised indoor and outdoor play, with groups we match by size and temperament. Full or half day, or a discounted pass if you're coming in regularly.
For trips, boarding means a clean, climate-controlled suite at night and real play during the day, not a dog parked in a run. Multi-night packages save more the longer the stay, and we board cats too, in quiet condos of their own. First time? There's an intro deal worth asking about.
Book Boarding or DaycareGrooming for Charlestown Dogs
State park trails are hard on a coat. Burrs, creek mud, the works. Our groomers handle everything from a full groom to a quick bath-and-nails, gently and without the assembly-line rush. We use skin-friendly products, make honest calls on de-shedding and de-matting, and let you add a groom onto a boarding or daycare visit so the drive does double duty.
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Training for Charlestown Dogs
A solid recall matters even more when your dog spends time near open water and wooded trails. We train from basic manners up through obedience and dependable off-leash recall, using positive, reward-based methods and real coaching for you, not just the dog.
Day School memberships build training into a daycare day, and our agility classes — which are rare anywhere near Charlestown — are great for focus and confidence. Every program starts with an evaluation that applies toward your package.
View Training ProgramsWhy Charlestown Makes the Drive
Because the nearest option isn't always the right one. You get all four services plus cat boarding in one place, a team that treats your dog like a regular, and pricing that's upfront. Worth a short drive down Highway 62.
Worth the Short Drive from Charlestown
We're at 1430 Cedar Street in Clarksville, an easy run down Highway 62 to I-65. Most Charlestown families find it faster than they expected, and having boarding, grooming, daycare, and training in one stop more than makes up for the few extra miles.
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📞 (812) 946-4998 — call or text
📍 1430 Cedar Street, Clarksville, IN 47129
Questions from Charlestown Families
Is it really worth driving from Charlestown when there are closer options?
Most families say yes — for the combination of all services in one place, cat boarding, and a small team that genuinely remembers your dog. The drive down Highway 62 is shorter than people expect.
My dog's filthy after Charlestown State Park — can you handle a deep clean?
Absolutely. From a basic bath to a full de-shed for trail-worn coats, we've got it covered, plus de-matting for the burr-and-tangle days.
Do you train recall for dogs that hike off-leash near the river?
Yes — reliable off-leash recall is one of our core training goals, and it's especially worth it for dogs spending time near open water and trails like those along the Ohio River and Fourteenmile Creek.
Are you a big chain facility?
No, we're family-owned and intentionally personal. That's the whole point — your dog's a regular here, not a number.
Can I bring more than one dog?
Yes. Our larger suites are built for two, and we keep same-household dogs together when that's what they're used to.
