Ruff House Dog Daycare Resort & Spa
DaycareBoarding
Dogs Away score9.7 /10Exceptional · 103 reviews · top 6% in Boston
Sources
Behind the 9.7
- Reviews read
- 103 on Google
- Average stars
- 4.90 ★
- Rank
- #19 of 352 in Boston
- Ratings as of
- July–October 2026
Published rate$70 /nightFrom their website, 2026-09-09
$50middle $70$90
About the Boston middle price
Sources
Behind the $70
- Source
- Ruff House Dog Daycare Resort & Spa’s own website
- Checked on
- 2026-09-09
- Rate type
- First dog, standard night
“Boarding Prices are as follows: 1 dog - $70 per night 2 dogs - $125 per night 3 dogs - $175 per night ... Full Day Rates *A full day of daycare is anything longer than 4 hours One dog $38”Open their price page ↗
Ruff House Dog Daycare Resort & Spa is a dog daycare in Westford, MA, offering daycare & boarding. It scores 9.7/10 (exceptional) from 103 Google reviews averaging 4.9 stars — #19 of 352 in Boston. Its website lists boarding from $70 per night and daycare from $38 per day. Of the 27 policies we check, its website states 8.
Top 6% in Boston#19 of 352 by Dogs Away score, from 103 reviews.
Staff on site overnightStated on the facility’s own website.
Vaccine rules publishedRequired: rabies, DHPP, Bordetella · Not mentioned: canine influenza, leptospirosis
Outdoor access: indoor outdoor runPer the facility’s website.
Publishes its ratesQuoted below with a link to the source page.
Key facts
- Services
- DaycareBoardingGrooming Confirmed on their own website
- Type
- Dedicated facility
- Boarding rate
- $70/night
- Daycare rate
- $38/day
- Open 24 hours
- No
- Rank in Boston
- #19 of 352
- Google rating
- ★4.9 (103)
- From downtown
- 22.9 mi
- Additional dog
- 2 dogs $125 per night; 3 dogs $175 per night
- 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, 2026-10-20. Open a policy to see their exact words.
Admission requirements4 of 6 published
Vaccinations requiredRequired: rabies, DHPP, Bordetella · Not mentioned: canine influenza, leptospirosis
Their words
“We require all dogs that attend The Ruff House to have their Bordetella (Kennel Cough), Distemper (DHLPP), & Rabies vaccines.”theruffhouse.net/daycare
Spay / neuterRequired from 6 months
Their words
“All dogs 6 months & older MUST be spayed or neutered.”theruffhouse.net/daycare
Temperament evaluationRequired before a first stay
Their words
“Meet & greets must be scheduled ahead of time and cost $38. We require all Meet & Greet dogs to stay for a minimum of 4 hours on their first day so they have a chance to become acquainted with the environment.”theruffhouse.net/daycare
Vaccination recordsProof checked, not taken on word
Their words
“We require all dogs to have their updated vaccination records upon arrival.”theruffhouse.net/boarding
Operations4 of 21 published
Staff on site overnightYes — a person is on site
Their words
“We are staffed 24/7 while boarding is in session.”theruffhouse.net/boarding
HousingCrate free
Their words
“CRATE FREE DAYCARE, BOARDING, AND GROOMING FACILITY LOCATED IN WESTFORD, MASSACHUSETTS”theruffhouse.net/
Outdoor accessIndoor outdoor run
Their words
“Our pens offer indoor & outdoor access all year round, rain or shine!”theruffhouse.net/
Administers medicationYes, except injectables
Their words
“We are happy to administer medication as needed. ... We only administer topical or oral medication.”theruffhouse.net/boarding
Show 19 policies not published on their website
Bordetella lead timeNot published on their website
Fecal / parasite testNot 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
Play modelNot published on their website
Groups separated byNot published on their website
Time out of their roomNot published on their website
Solo care for dogs who skip group playNot published on their website
CapacityNot published on their website
Climate controlNot 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
FeedingNot 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
9.7ExceptionalDogs 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
grooming 9new groomer 4smell 4summer 3dog bath 2playtime 2fun environment 2tired dog 2
Topics extracted from public review text, with the number of reviews that mention each.
Booking terms & safety
- Late pick-up
- Daycare rule: $20 for every 5 minutes after closing for late pick-up without noticeStated on their website
- Cancellation
- Boarding deposit refunded only if cancelled at least 10 days before arrivalStated on their website
In the facility’s own words, summarized. Confirm when you book.
Price history
| Year | Boarding | Daycare | Source |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2021 | $50/night | — | Archived page, 2021-12-07 |
| 2022 | $50/night | — | Archived page, 2022-06-29 |
| 2023 | $70/night | — | Archived page, 2023-12-09 |
| 2024 | $70/night | — | Archived page, 2024-10-05 |
| Now | $70/night | $38/day | Their website, 2026-09-09 |
First-dog standard rate, lower end of any range. How this feeds the market trend: Dogs Away Boarding Price Index.
Hours
- Mon
- 7 AM–6:30 PM
- Tue
- 7 AM–6:30 PM
- Wed
- 7 AM–6:30 PM
- Thu
- 7 AM–6:30 PM
- Fri
- 7 AM–6:30 PM
- Sat
- 8–10 AM, 4–7 PM
- Sun
- 8–10 AM, 4–7 PM
From the public profile, July–October 2026. Drop-off and pick-up windows can be narrower; holiday hours vary.
For travelers
- BOS · Boston Logan
- 24.7 mi
- Weekday hours span
- 7 AM – 6:30 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
7 Littleton Rd # E2, Westford, MA 01886
22.9 miles from downtown Boston · Get directions
Amenities & details
Wheelchair accessible parking lot
Self-reported on the business’s public profile.
Questions about Ruff House Dog Daycare Resort & Spa
What services does Ruff House Dog Daycare Resort & Spa offer?
Ruff House Dog Daycare Resort & Spa is listed as a dog day care center in Westford, MA, offering daycare, boarding.
How much does Ruff House Dog Daycare Resort & Spa charge?
Its website lists overnight boarding at $70 per night and daycare at $38 per day (first-dog standard rate, checked 2026-09-09). Holiday surcharges and add-ons vary; confirm when booking. The Boston median published boarding rate is $70/night.
What vaccines does Ruff House Dog Daycare Resort & Spa require?
According to its website: Required: rabies, DHPP, Bordetella · Not mentioned: canine influenza, leptospirosis.
Is someone on site overnight at Ruff House Dog Daycare Resort & Spa?
Yes — a person is on site, according to the facility's own website.
How does Ruff House Dog Daycare Resort & Spa compare with other Boston facilities?
It ranks #19 of 352 in the Boston index by Dogs Away score (9.7/10, exceptional), based on 103 Google reviews averaging 4.9 stars.
Cite this record
Facts on this page are sourced line by line. To reference it:
Ruff House Dog Daycare Resort & Spa, Westford, MA. Dogs Away facility record, 2026-10-20. https://dogsaway.co/boston-ma/ruff-house-dog-daycare-resort-and-spa/Similar places near Westford
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