The Ruff-House

★ 4.8 · 56 Google reviews·Dog daycare·Houston, TX

DaycareBoarding

Dogs Away score9.5 /10Exceptional · 56 reviews · top 39% in Houston

Sources

Behind the 9.5

Reviews read: 56 on Google
Average stars: 4.80 ★
Rank: #123 of 332 in Houston
Ratings as of: July–October 2026

See the reviews on Google ↗

Published rate$60 /night

$30middle $48$70

Above the Houston middle price

From their website, 2026-09-08

Sources

Behind the $60

Source: The Ruff-House’s own website
Checked on: 2026-09-08
Rate type: First dog, standard night

“Dog Boarding $60/day What s Offered: Boarding 1 day: 1 Dog $60 /night 2 Dogs $114 /night 3 Dogs $171 /night … 1 dog $39/day (½ day of daycare (6.5 hrs) $19.50) 2 dogs $70.20 3 dogs $105.30”

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The Ruff-House is a dog daycare in Houston, TX, offering daycare & boarding. It scores 9.5/10 (exceptional) from 56 Google reviews averaging 4.8 stars — #123 of 332 in Houston. Its website lists boarding from $60 per night and daycare from $39 per day. Of the 27 policies we check, its website states 10.

Vaccine rules publishedRequired: rabies, Bordetella · Not mentioned: DHPP, canine influenza, leptospirosis
All-day open playPlay 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: DaycareBoardingGrooming Confirmed on their own website
Type: Dedicated facility
Boarding rate: $60/night
Daycare rate: $39/day
Open 24 hours: No
Rank in Houston: #123 of 332
Google rating: ★4.8 (56)
From downtown: 1.4 mi
Neighborhood: Montrose
Additional dog: 2 Dogs $114 /night 3 Dogs $171 /night
Profile claimed on Google: Yes

Policies & requirements

10/27

10 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.

Admission requirements4 of 6 published

Vaccinations requiredRequired: rabies, Bordetella · Not mentioned: DHPP, canine influenza, leptospirosis

Their words

“Do I need to have any vaccinations before coming? Yes, we require current Rabies and Bordetella vaccinations and copies of those from your vet.”theruff-house.com/dog-daycare/

Spay / neuterRequired from 6 months

Their words

“Does my dog need to be spayed or neutered before staying? Yes, all dogs over 6 months of age must be spayed or neutered.”theruff-house.com/dog-daycare/

Temperament evaluationRequired before a first stay (free)

Their words

“Mandatory Evaluation: 5 days prior to boarding drop off. (Free)”theruff-house.com/dog-boarding/

Vaccination recordsProof checked, not taken on word

Their words

“Yes, we require current Rabies and Bordetella vaccinations and copies of those from your vet.”theruff-house.com/dog-daycare/

Operations6 of 21 published

Play modelAll-day open play

Their words

“We do not group dogs by size. Dogs are free to go outside with the others or remain inside if they prefer to nap.”theruff-house.com/dog-daycare/

Groups separated byTemperament and energy

Their words

“How do you ensure dogs get along in daycare? We group dogs by temperament and energy level, rarely by size.”theruff-house.com/dog-daycare/

HousingCage free

Their words

“We offer a comfortable, cage-free environment for any and all dogs. Whether your dog needs daycare or boarding, you can rest easy knowing they re in the right place with the right care while you’re away.”theruff-house.com/

Outdoor accessYard

Their words

“Climate-controlled environment Supervised outdoor playtime Comfortable rest areas Plenty of enrichment Spacious indoor play area”theruff-house.com/

Climate controlClimate-controlled

Their words

“here s what your dog s stay will include: Climate-controlled environment Supervised outdoor playtime Comfortable rest areas Plenty of enrichment Spacious indoor play area”theruff-house.com/

FeedingOwner's food encouraged

Their words

“Feeding: $5.50 (We offer “The Ruff House food” if none is provided)”theruff-house.com/dog-boarding/

Show 17 policies not published on their website

Bordetella lead timeNot published on their website

Fecal / parasite testNot 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

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

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

5 ★53

4 ★1

3 ★0

2 ★0

1 ★2

★ 4.80Google average

56reviews 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

cage 8home 6kind staff 3tired 3no cages 2trustworthy staff 2cleanliness 2overnight stay 2

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

Who they take & how they care

Breed & size limits: No size or breed limits; all dogs must pass the evaluationStated 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.
Year	Boarding	Daycare	Source
2019	—	$33/day	Archived page, 2019-12-21
2020	—	$33/day	Archived page, 2020-09-24
2022	—	$33/day	Archived page, 2022-01-21
2023	—	$36/day	Archived page, 2023-12-10
2024	—	$36/day	Archived page, 2024-04-18
2025	—	$36/day	Archived page, 2025-08-10
Now	$60/night	$39/day	Their 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: 6:30 AM–7 PM
Tue: 6:30 AM–7 PM
Wed: 6:30 AM–7 PM
Thu: 6:30 AM–7 PM
Fri: 6:30 AM–7 PM
Sat: 8 AM–6 PM
Sun: 8 AM–6 PM

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

For travelers

HOU · Houston Hobby: 9.7 mi
IAH · Houston Bush Intercontinental: 17 mi
Weekday hours span: 6:30 AM – 7 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

712 Fairview St, Houston, TX 77006

1.4 miles from downtown Houston · Montrose · Get directions

Amenities & details

Onsite services

Self-reported on the business’s public profile.

Questions about The Ruff-House

What services does The Ruff-House offer?

The Ruff-House is listed as a dog day care center in Houston, TX, offering daycare, boarding.

How much does The Ruff-House charge?

Its website lists overnight boarding at $60 per night and daycare at $39 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.

What vaccines does The Ruff-House require?

According to its website: Required: rabies, Bordetella · Not mentioned: DHPP, canine influenza, leptospirosis.

Is someone on site overnight at The Ruff-House?

The Ruff-House'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 The Ruff-House compare with other Houston facilities?

It ranks #123 of 332 in the Houston index by Dogs Away score (9.5/10, exceptional), based on 56 Google reviews averaging 4.8 stars.