Ruff Ranch Pet Boarding
BoardingDaycare
Dogs Away score9.5 /10Exceptional · 96 reviews · top 41% in Austin
Sources
Behind the 9.5
- Reviews read
- 96 on Google
- Average stars
- 4.80 ★
- Rank
- #34 of 87 in Austin
- Ratings as of
- July–October 2026
Published rate$45 /nightFrom their website, 2026-07-07
$45middle $55$65
Below the Austin middle price
Sources
Behind the $45
- Source
- Ruff Ranch Pet Boarding’s own website
- Checked on
- 2026-07-07
- Rate type
- First dog, standard night
“One Dog $45.00 per night … Daycare $20.00 per day”Open their price page ↗
Ruff Ranch Pet Boarding is a pet boarding in Buda, TX, offering boarding & daycare. It scores 9.5/10 (exceptional) from 96 Google reviews averaging 4.8 stars — #34 of 87 in Austin. Its website lists boarding from $45 per night and daycare from $20 per day. Of the 27 policies we check, its website states 8.
Vaccine rules publishedRequired: rabies, DHPP, Bordetella · Not mentioned: canine influenza, leptospirosis
Structured rotationPlay model, per the facility.
Outdoor access: yardPer the facility’s website.
Publishes its ratesQuoted below with a link to the source page.
Key facts
- Services
- BoardingDaycare Confirmed on their own website
- Type
- Dedicated facility
- Boarding rate
- $45/night
- Daycare rate
- $20/day
- Open 24 hours
- No
- Rank in Austin
- #34 of 87
- Google rating
- ★4.8 (96)
- From downtown
- 15.4 mi
- Profile claimed on Google
- Yes
Policies & requirements
8/27
8 of the 27 policies owners ask about are published on their website.Checked on their website, 2026-08-03. Open a policy to see their exact words.
Admission requirements3 of 6 published
Vaccinations requiredRequired: rabies, DHPP, Bordetella · Not mentioned: canine influenza, leptospirosis
Their words
“Vaccination Records: veterinary verification of rabies, DHPP, bordetella”ruffranchpetboarding.com/
Spay / neuterNot required
Their words
“My dog is intact, can he still come? We do accept intact dogs, but we require owners to note on their application so that we can prevent any accidents.”ruffranchpetboarding.com/
Vaccination recordsProof checked, not taken on word
Their words
“Vaccination Records: veterinary verification of rabies, DHPP, bordetella”ruffranchpetboarding.com/
Operations5 of 21 published
Play modelStructured rotation
Their words
“Night and nap time accommodations are indoors, in a fully climate-controlled facility; your pets are fed and spend the night in individual runs”ruffranchpetboarding.com/
Solo care for dogs who skip group playNot offered
Their words
“[We take] dogs in a social setting and do not have the facilities for standard boarding for non social dogs.”ruffranchpetboarding.com/
Outdoor accessYard
Their words
“Overnight boarding includes 6+ hours of supervised outdoor play time in a social context with other dogs.”ruffranchpetboarding.com/
Climate controlClimate-controlled
Their words
“Individual, climate-controlled sleeping accomodations”ruffranchpetboarding.com/
FeedingHouse food provided
Their words
“What food does Ruff Ranch serve? We serve the same food we feed our own dogs, Costco's Kirkland Signature Super Premium Adult Dog [food]”ruffranchpetboarding.com/
Show 19 policies not published on their website
Bordetella lead timeNot published on their website
Fecal / parasite testNot published on their website
Temperament evaluationNot published on their website
Staff on site overnightNot published on their website
Staff-to-dog ratioNot published on their website
Maximum playgroup sizeNot published on their website
Staff certificationNot published on their website
Groups separated byNot published on their website
Time out of their roomNot published on their website
HousingNot published on their website
CapacityNot published on their website
Live cameras for ownersNot published on their website
Photo / report-card updatesNot published on their website
ToursNot published on their website
Injury / fight policyNot published on their website
Veterinary accessNot published on their website
Administers medicationNot published on their website
AvailabilityNot published on their website
Online bookingNot published on their website
Policies change, so confirm anything that matters when you book. Items marked “described by reviewers” come from customers, not from the facility.
Score & reviews
9.5ExceptionalDogs Away score
Higher is better. A score backed by more reviews is more reliable. Read the reviews on Google Maps. Data as of July–October 2026.
What reviewers mention most
friendly staff 16daycare 8happy dogs 3pick up and drop off 2tired dogs 2dog excitement 2healthy dogs 2outdoor play 2
Topics extracted from public review text, with the number of reviews that mention each.
Booking terms & safety
- Cancellation
- 24 hours' notice (7 days for major holidays) or $50 per dogStated on their PDF
- Holiday minimum stay
- 4-night minimum at spring break, July 4, Thanksgiving and ChristmasStated on their website
- Vet costs during a stay
- Owner, not the facility, is responsible for a dog's medical expenses after an injuryStated on their website
- Fire & emergency protection
- States it has no automatic sprinkler system inside the boarding facilitiesStated on their PDF
- Collars
- Prong or choker collars, and harnesses, not allowed in play yardsStated on their PDF
In the facility’s own words, summarized. Confirm when you book.
Who they take & how they care
- Breed & size limits
- No breed restrictionsStated on their website
- Unaltered dogs & females in heat
- Accepts intact dogs; owners must note it on the applicationStated on their website
In the facility’s own words, summarized. Confirm when you book.
Price history
| Year | Boarding | Daycare | Source |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2018 | $33/night | $17/day | Archived page, 2018-10-20 |
| 2019 | $35/night | $20/day | Archived page, 2019-12-21 |
| 2020 | $35/night | $20/day | Archived page, 2020-02-19 |
| 2022 | $45/night | $20/day | Archived page, 2022-04-11 |
| Now | $45/night | $20/day | Their website, 2026-07-07 |
First-dog standard rate, lower end of any range. How this feeds the market trend: Dogs Away Boarding Price Index.
Hours
- Mon
- 7:30 AM–12 PM, 4–6 PM
- Tue
- 7:30 AM–12 PM, 4–6 PM
- Wed
- 7:30 AM–12 PM, 4–6 PM
- Thu
- 7:30 AM–12 PM, 4–6 PM
- Fri
- 7:30 AM–12 PM, 4–6 PM
- Sat
- 8 AM–12 PM
- Sun
- 3–5 PM
From the public profile, July–October 2026. Drop-off and pick-up windows can be narrower; holiday hours vary.
For travelers
- AUS · Austin-Bergstrom
- 15 mi
- Weekday hours span
- 7:30 AM – 6 PM
- Open Sunday
- Yes
Straight-line miles, not driving distance. Hours span from the public profile; confirm drop-off and pick-up windows before a flight.
Location
1755 Farm to Market 1626, Buda, TX 78610
15.4 miles from downtown Austin · Get directions
Questions about Ruff Ranch Pet Boarding
What services does Ruff Ranch Pet Boarding offer?
Ruff Ranch Pet Boarding is listed as a pet boarding service in Buda, TX, offering boarding, daycare.
How much does Ruff Ranch Pet Boarding charge?
Its website lists overnight boarding at $45 per night and daycare at $20 per day (first-dog standard rate, checked 2026-07-07). Holiday surcharges and add-ons vary; confirm when booking. The Austin median published boarding rate is $55/night.
What vaccines does Ruff Ranch Pet Boarding require?
According to its website: Required: rabies, DHPP, Bordetella · Not mentioned: canine influenza, leptospirosis.
Is someone on site overnight at Ruff Ranch Pet Boarding?
Ruff Ranch Pet Boarding's website does not say whether a person is on site overnight (checked 2026-08-03). That is common — ask the facility directly before booking an overnight stay.
How does Ruff Ranch Pet Boarding compare with other Austin facilities?
It ranks #34 of 87 in the Austin index by Dogs Away score (9.5/10, exceptional), based on 96 Google reviews averaging 4.8 stars.
Cite this record
Facts on this page are sourced line by line. To reference it:
Ruff Ranch Pet Boarding, Buda, TX. Dogs Away facility record, 2026-08-03. https://dogsaway.co/austin-tx/ruff-ranch-pet-boarding/Similar places near Buda
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