Ruff Love Dogs · 3rd St NE
Daycare
Dogs Away score9.6 /10Exceptional · 176 reviews · top 19% in Minneapolis
Sources
Behind the 9.6
- Reviews read
- 176 on Google
- Average stars
- 4.80 ★
- Rank
- #29 of 162 in Minneapolis
- Ratings as of
- July–October 2026
Policies published8 of 27From their website, 2026-10-20
Ruff Love Dogs is a dog daycare in Minneapolis, MN, offering daycare. It scores 9.6/10 (exceptional) from 176 Google reviews averaging 4.8 stars — #29 of 162 in Minneapolis. Of the 27 policies we check, its website states 8.
Vaccine rules publishedRequired: rabies, DHPP, Bordetella · Not mentioned: canine influenza, leptospirosis
Outdoor access: yardPer the facility’s website.
Key facts
- Services
- DaycareTrainingDog walking
- Type
- Dedicated facility
- Boarding rate
- Not published
- Daycare rate
- Not published
- Open 24 hours
- No
- Rank in Minneapolis
- #29 of 162
- Google rating
- ★4.8 (176)
- From downtown
- 4.1 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, 2026-10-20. 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
“All dogs must be vaccinated for Distemper, Hepatitis, Parainfluenza, Parvo (DHPP), Bordetella, Rabies”rufflovedogs.com/daycare
Fecal / parasite testNegative test required
Their words
“All dogs must be vaccinated for Distemper, Hepatitis, Parainfluenza, Parvo (DHPP), Bordetella, Rabies and have had a negative fecal test in the last 12 months.”rufflovedogs.com/daycare
Spay / neuterRequired from 6 months
Their words
“Dogs over six months of age must be spayed or neutered. However, we do allow some exceptions to this requirement, in certain situations.”rufflovedogs.com/daycare
Temperament evaluationRequired before a first stay
Their words
“All dogs must pass an evaluation before using our daycare and boarding services.”rufflovedogs.com/daycare
Operations4 of 21 published
Outdoor accessYard
Their words
“We also have outdoor play spaces for your dogs to enjoy some fresh air!”rufflovedogs.com/about
Climate controlClimate-controlled
Their words
“Our entire facility is climate controlled year-around with commercial grade AIR CONDITIONING AND HEAT.”rufflovedogs.com/about
FeedingNo raw diets
Their words
“We do not allow raw food to be served.”rufflovedogs.com/daycare
Online bookingYes
Their words
“you can schedule a reservation online using our client portal.”rufflovedogs.com/daycare
Show 19 policies not published on their website
Bordetella lead timeNot 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
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
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
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
kind staff 12reasonable rates 4fun environment 4exhausted dogs 3dog safety 3puppy socializing 2rescue dogs 2anxiety issues 2
Topics extracted from public review text, with the number of reviews that mention each.
Booking terms & safety
- Cancellation
- Full refund only if cancelled 72 hours before the boarding stay startsStated on their website
In the facility’s own words, summarized. Confirm when you book.
Who they take & how they care
- Minimum age
- Puppies are welcome from 12 weeksStated on their website
In the facility’s own words, summarized. Confirm when you book.
Hours
- Mon
- 7 AM–7:30 PM
- Tue
- 7 AM–7:30 PM
- Wed
- 7 AM–7:30 PM
- Thu
- 7 AM–7:30 PM
- Fri
- 7 AM–7:30 PM
- Sat
- 9 AM–5 PM
- Sun
- 9 AM–5 PM
From the public profile, July–October 2026. Drop-off and pick-up windows can be narrower; holiday hours vary.
Location
3801 3rd St NE, Minneapolis, MN 55421
4.1 miles from downtown Minneapolis · Get directions
Amenities & details
Wheelchair accessible parking lot
Self-reported on the business’s public profile.
Questions about Ruff Love Dogs
What services does Ruff Love Dogs offer?
Ruff Love Dogs is listed as a dog day care center in Minneapolis, MN, offering daycare.
How much does Ruff Love Dogs charge?
We did not find a published rate on Ruff Love Dogs's website when we checked it (2026-10-20); call the facility for pricing. For reference, the Minneapolis median published boarding rate is $56/night across 57 facilities.
What vaccines does Ruff Love Dogs require?
According to its website: Required: rabies, DHPP, Bordetella · Not mentioned: canine influenza, leptospirosis.
Is someone on site overnight at Ruff Love Dogs?
Ruff Love Dogs's website does not say whether a person is on site overnight (checked 2026-10-20). That is common — ask the facility directly before booking an overnight stay.
How does Ruff Love Dogs compare with other Minneapolis facilities?
It ranks #29 of 162 in the Minneapolis index by Dogs Away score (9.6/10, exceptional), based on 176 Google reviews averaging 4.8 stars.
Cite this record
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Ruff Love Dogs, Minneapolis, MN. Dogs Away facility record, 2026-10-20. https://dogsaway.co/minneapolis-mn/ruff-love-dogs-0002/Similar places near Minneapolis
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