Welcome to Ruffgers Dog University
────
Pricing and Services
Contact Us

How to keep your costs down

Our dens offer an inexpensive accommodation without sacrificing the care and treatment from our team. Customers can limit the add ons and extras during the stay as well.

Our Boarding Options

Den
  • Private space
  • Outside group play
  • Great for extra down time
Themed Suite
  • Communal area for playtime
  • Private space for sleeping and eating
  • Inside socialization
  • Outside group play
Luxury Suite
  • XL Private space
  • Outside group play
  • Great for large breeds
  • Great for siblings

Cost & Considerations of Dog Boarding, Training, etc.!

Things that someone looking to board their dogs would want to consider is the cleanliness of the facility: 

  • Do the dogs have their own private space? If yes, how are those spaces separated (chain-link fence or walls)
  • How many dogs per staff member are there?
  • What is the total square footage of the boarding space, and what is the facility’s max capacity?
  • Limiting the number of dogs per sq ft is going to increase the pricing, but provide greater comfort for a dog. It also ensures the dog receives more one-on-one attention and is provided greater levels of care.
  • Is there overnight care?
  • Is the staff proficient with administering special medications and dietary needs
  • How convenient is the location to where you are.
  • Is the staff trained in handling dogs.

Campus Life

106551372_1757122394426016_4796810662193382406_n[1]
IMG_9650[1]
IMG_0117[1]
7AFD0F68-E4F6-4455-9FDC-C3427021837B[1]
IMG_0119[1]
IMG_0116_(1)[1]
image0_(1)[1]
2
118943599_1816380538500201_1296975818572575081_o[1]
obedience training, obedience classes
118771177_1811985905606331_4766317692445015029_o[1]
116712354_1780263228778599_8007226774740244247_n[1]
125276263_1882328665238721_8591057091879160243_o[1]
122984301_1866712473467007_7320927147547515446_n[1]
IMG_9968[1]
IMG_9965[1]
IMG_9955[1]
IMG_9932[1]

What a normal day may look like at Ruffgers

All of our boarding and daycare dogs are taken outside every 2 to 2.5 hours. During these outings, they spend approximately 20 to 30 minutes outdoors, depending on the weather and temperature, to ensure their comfort and safety. When not outside, the dogs relax and cool off in our climate-controlled indoor play area. During downtime, they remain in their designated accommodations, thoughtfully selected during their initial assessment.

For dogs enrolled in our board and train or daycare enrichment programs, training sessions are scheduled periodically throughout the day. Each session lasts around 15 minutes and includes breaks to prevent overstimulation, allowing the dogs to stay engaged without becoming overwhelmed.

Grooming services such as baths and nail trims are completed as dogs become available. Other add-on services are completed periodically throughout the day!

Why are dog facilities priced differently

Low
  • Residential area
  • Outdoors and often not temperature controlled
  • Dogs separated by chain link
  • Minimal staff - owner and 1-2 other staff
  • Typically no prior assessments of dogs required
  • Often not compliant with municipal registrations
  • Typically no extra “love” or “play time”
  • Minimal updates sent to owners
Medium
  • Commercial area
  • Temperature controlled environment
  • Dogs separated by walls or chain link
  • More formal staff, but often no overnight staff
  • Staff is minimally trained in dog care and training
  • Often no separation for various sizes of dogs
  • Assessment may or may not be required
  • May or may not receive regular updates
High
  • Commercial area and built to or beyond municipal standards
  • Overnight care with trained staff
  • Robust staff that is highly trained
  • Consistent schedule with dedicated care
  • Extra play time and add-ons available
  • Assessment required prior to boarding
  • Variety of dog play groups and sizes
  • Multiple accommodation sizes and styles