--- title: "Ruff-N-It Pet Boarding & Training, LLC — Atlanta, GA" url: "https://dogsaway.co/atlanta-ga/ruff-n-it-pet-boarding-and-training-llc/" updated: "2026-09-08" data_pulled: "2026-07-07" census_at: "2026-09-08" source: "Dogs Away — public Google Business profile (identity, rating) + Dogs Away disclosure census of the facility's own website" license: "All rights reserved. Read and cite freely. No bulk copying. (https://dogsaway.co/terms/)" attribution: "Source: Dogs Away (dogsaway.co)" --- # Ruff-N-It Pet Boarding & Training, LLC Pet boarding service in Dallas, GA — part of the Dogs Away index of dog boarding and daycare in Atlanta, GA (https://dogsaway.co/atlanta-ga/). **★4.8 from 155 Google reviews, Dogs Away score 9.6/10.** The Dogs Away score is a Bayesian-adjusted Google rating on a 0–10 scale (prior weight 25 reviews at the 4.669 network mean). ## Facts - **Services:** boarding, daycare, training - **Address:** 8485 Dallas Acworth Hwy, Dallas, GA 30132 - **Phone:** (770) 485-7011 - **Website:** http://www.ruffnitpbt.com/ - **Google Maps profile (verify):** https://www.google.com/maps/search/?api=1&query=Ruff-N-It%20Pet%20Boarding%20%26%20Training%2C%20LLC&query_place_id=ChIJsz-itDA49YgRERt0W5Wc0RU ## Hours | Day | Hours | | --- | --- | | Monday | 7:30 AM–7 PM | | Tuesday | 7:30 AM–7 PM | | Wednesday | 7:30 AM–7 PM | | Thursday | 7:30 AM–7 PM | | Friday | 7:30 AM–7 PM | | Saturday | 7:30 AM–12 PM | | Sunday | 5–7 PM | ## Booking terms, safety and care - **Updates during a stay:** Posts pet photos on Facebook and Instagram; texts or emails photos on request — facility's words: "We also frequently take pictures of your pets and post them on our Facebook and Instagram pages. If you d like updates sent directly, we’re happy to text or email photos upon request." (https://ruffnitpbt.com/faq/) - **Cats:** Boards cats as well as dogs — facility's words: "Ruff-N-It welcomes both dogs and cats for boarding and other services." (https://ruffnitpbt.com/faq/) ## For travelers - **ATL** (Hartsfield-Jackson Atlanta): 31.6 miles, straight line - **Weekday hours span:** 7:30 AM to 7 PM - **Open Sunday:** yes Hours from the public business profile; drop-off and pick-up windows can be narrower. ## Published rates - **Overnight boarding:** $40 per night (first dog, standard rate) - **Daycare:** $25 per day > “Regular Pricing Price Per Day 1 Dog - 1 Den $40.00 ... Full Day - 1 Dog $25.00” Source: https://ruffnitpbt.com/boarding/ — checked September 8, 2026. ## Disclosure record Publishes 7 of 27 checked policies on its own website (census September 8, 2026). "Not published" is a fact about the website on that date, not a claim about the facility's practice. ### Admission requirements - **Vaccinations required:** Required: rabies, DHPP, Bordetella · Not mentioned: canine influenza, leptospirosis > “All pets must be up-to-date on Rabies, Distemper, and Bordetella vaccinations.” — https://ruffnitpbt.com/faq/ - **Bordetella lead time:** Not published on their website as of September 8, 2026 - **Fecal / parasite test:** Not published on their website as of September 8, 2026 - **Spay / neuter:** Not published on their website as of September 8, 2026 - **Temperament evaluation:** Not published on their website as of September 8, 2026 - **Vaccination records:** Proof checked, not taken on word > “Proof of vaccinations is required before services can be provided.” — https://ruffnitpbt.com/faq/ ### Operations - **Staff on site overnight:** Not published on their website as of September 8, 2026 - **Staff-to-dog ratio:** Not published on their website as of September 8, 2026 - **Maximum playgroup size:** Not published on their website as of September 8, 2026 - **Staff certification:** Not published on their website as of September 8, 2026 - **Play model:** Not published on their website as of September 8, 2026 - **Groups separated by:** Not published on their website as of September 8, 2026 - **Time out of their room:** 4x daily outside play > “All our friends get to go outside and play 4 times a day depending upon the time they are dropped off/picked up.” — https://ruffnitpbt.com/faq/ - **Solo care for dogs who skip group play:** Offered > “If your dog prefers solo time, we also ensure they have plenty of enriching activities and attention from our staff.” — https://ruffnitpbt.com/faq/ - **Housing:** Kennel and suite > “5'x4' Luxury Suite 4'x5' Spacious Den 4'x4' Private Cabin” — https://ruffnitpbt.com/boarding/ - **Outdoor access:** Not published on their website as of September 8, 2026 - **Capacity:** Not published on their website as of September 8, 2026 - **Climate control:** Climate-controlled > “Both options are designed to provide a fresh, comfortable, and climate-controlled environment for your pet.” — https://ruffnitpbt.com/faq/ - **Live cameras for owners:** Not published on their website as of September 8, 2026 - **Photo / report-card updates:** Not published on their website as of September 8, 2026 - **Tours:** Tours by appointment > “We’re happy to schedule a tour so you can see where your pet will stay. Tours are by appointment to minimize disruption to our guests.” — https://ruffnitpbt.com/faq/ - **Injury / fight policy:** Not published on their website as of September 8, 2026 - **Veterinary access:** Not published on their website as of September 8, 2026 - **Administers medication:** Not published on their website as of September 8, 2026 - **Feeding:** Not published on their website as of September 8, 2026 - **Availability:** Not published on their website as of September 8, 2026 - **Online booking:** Not published on their website as of September 8, 2026 ## Licensing Georgia licenses and inspects dog boarding kennels. The Georgia Animal Protection Act (O.C.G.A. § 4-11-1 et seq.) makes it a misdemeanor to operate a kennel without a valid license from the Commissioner of Agriculture, and a 'kennel' is any establishment, other than an animal shelter, where dogs or cats are maintained for boarding, holding, training, or similar purposes for a fee. The Georgia Department of Agriculture (GDA) Companion Animal Program administers the license. The fee is set by rule on holding capacity — $100 for up to 20 pets, $200 for 21–40, $300 for 41–80, $400 for more than 80 — the license runs one year from issue, expires twelve months after the issue date, and a late renewal carries a penalty of 100 percent of the fee that GDA says it cannot waive by law. GDA's application process includes a pre-inspection visit by an inspector before the license issues, and the Act (§ 4-11-9) and rule 40-13-13-.03 authorise entry 'at any time', unannounced, at whatever frequency the Commissioner deems appropriate. Minimum standards are in Ga. Comp. R. & Regs. 40-13-13. Veterinary hospitals operated by a licensed veterinarian for their customary purposes are not kennels under the Act. GDA publishes a license look-up (Kelly Solutions) for kennels, pet dealers and shelters; no downloadable, machine-readable licensee list was found, so Atlanta is Tier B, not Tier A. Fulton County adds a $150 special permit for premises with four or more dogs, from which commercial kennels holding a business license are exempt on the fee; that is a county instrument and was not joined to facility records. Market licensing detail: https://dogsaway.co/atlanta-ga/ ## How to cite Ruff-N-It Pet Boarding & Training, LLC, Dallas, GA. Dogs Away, https://dogsaway.co/atlanta-ga/ruff-n-it-pet-boarding-and-training-llc/ (census September 8, 2026; listing data July 7, 2026). Source: Dogs Away (dogsaway.co). Read or cite this one record with a link. Do not bulk copy, scrape or rebuild the directory. Terms: https://dogsaway.co/terms/ Structured data: https://dogsaway.co/api/v1/facilities/atlanta-ga/ruff-n-it-pet-boarding-and-training-llc.json