Ruff's Dog Ranch

★ 4.8 · 118 Google reviews·Boarding facility·The Woodlands, TX
Ruff's Dog Ranch, The Woodlands
BoardingDaycare
Dogs Away score9.6 /10Exceptional · 118 reviews · top 20% in Houston
Sources
Behind the 9.6
Reviews read
118 on Google
Average stars
4.80 ★
Rank
#63 of 332 in Houston
Ratings as of
July–October 2026
See the reviews on Google ↗
Published rate$48 /nightFrom their website, 2026-09-08
Sources
Behind the $48
Source
Ruff's Dog Ranch’s own website
Checked on
2026-09-08
Rate type
First dog, standard night
“Dog Day Care Pricing 1 Dog $ 30 Day … 1 Dog $ 48 Per Night”
Open their price page ↗

Ruff's Dog Ranch is a boarding facility in The Woodlands, TX, offering boarding & daycare. It scores 9.6/10 (exceptional) from 118 Google reviews averaging 4.8 stars — #63 of 332 in Houston. Its website lists boarding from $48 per night and daycare from $30 per day. Of the 27 policies we check, its website states 3.

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
$48/night
Daycare rate
$30/day
Open 24 hours
No
Rank in Houston
#63 of 332
Google rating
★4.8 (118)
From downtown
27.9 mi
Profile claimed on Google
Yes

Policies & requirements

3/27

3 of the 27 policies owners ask about are published on their website.Checked on their website, 2026-09-08. Open a policy to see their exact words.

Operations3 of 21 published
Outdoor accessYard
Their words
“With 2 acres, our dog boarding facility has plenty of outdoor space for Off Leash Play.”ruffsdogranch.com/
Climate controlClimate-controlled
Their words
“We have 2 acres of off-leash play area and climate controlled dens for sleeping and rest.”ruffsdogranch.com/frequently-asked-questions/
ToursTours by appointment
Their words
“Please note that tours of Ruff s Dog Ranch are by appointment only .”ruffsdogranch.com/
Show 24 policies not published on their website
Vaccinations requiredNot published on their website
Bordetella lead timeNot published on their website
Fecal / parasite testNot published on their website
Spay / neuterNot published on their website
Temperament evaluationNot published on their website
Vaccination recordsNot 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
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
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
Injury / fight policyNot published on their website
Veterinary accessNot published on their website
Administers medicationNot 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

9.6ExceptionalDogs Away score
5 ★109
4 ★4
3 ★0
2 ★2
1 ★3
★ 4.80Google average
118reviews behind the score
★ 4.71Houston average

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

daily photos 14dog park 8photo updates 6outdoor play 6exhausted dogs 3dog ranch 3dog socialization 3dog excitement 2

Topics extracted from public review text, with the number of reviews that mention each.

Booking terms & safety

Checkout time
After a night of boarding, collect your dog before 12 PM Mon-SatStated on their website
Handling & correction
Training is positive reinforcement onlyStated on their website

In the facility’s own words, summarized. Confirm when you book.

Price history

Published rate for the same product as today, from archived copies of the facility’s own rate page.
YearBoardingDaycareSource
2024$48/night$30/dayArchived page, 2024-12-05
2025$48/night$30/dayArchived page, 2025-07-17
Now$48/night$30/dayTheir website, 2026-09-08

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 PM
Tue
7 AM–6 PM
Wed
7 AM–6 PM
Thu
7 AM–6 PM
Fri
7 AM–6 PM
Sat
7 AM–5 PM
Sun
7 AM–5 PM

From the public profile, July–October 2026. Drop-off and pick-up windows can be narrower; holiday hours vary.

For travelers

IAH · Houston Bush Intercontinental
14.8 mi
HOU · Houston Hobby
37.2 mi
Weekday hours span
7 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

3733 Dawnwood Dr, The Woodlands, TX 77380, United States

27.9 miles from downtown Houston · Get directions

Amenities & details

Identifies as women-ownedWheelchair accessible entranceWheelchair accessible parking lot

Self-reported on the business’s public profile.

Questions about Ruff's Dog Ranch

What services does Ruff's Dog Ranch offer?
Ruff's Dog Ranch is listed as a kennel in The Woodlands, TX, offering boarding, daycare.
How much does Ruff's Dog Ranch charge?
Its website lists overnight boarding at $48 per night and daycare at $30 per day (first-dog standard rate, checked 2026-09-08). Holiday surcharges and add-ons vary; confirm when booking. The Houston median published boarding rate is $48/night.
Is someone on site overnight at Ruff's Dog Ranch?
Ruff's Dog Ranch's website does not say whether a person is on site overnight (checked 2026-09-08). That is common — ask the facility directly before booking an overnight stay.
How does Ruff's Dog Ranch compare with other Houston facilities?
It ranks #63 of 332 in the Houston index by Dogs Away score (9.6/10, exceptional), based on 118 Google reviews averaging 4.8 stars.

Cite this record

Facts on this page are sourced line by line. To reference it:

Ruff's Dog Ranch, The Woodlands, TX. Dogs Away facility record, 2026-09-08. https://dogsaway.co/houston-tx/ruff-s-dog-ranch/

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