Ruff Club Dog Daycare & Grooming
DaycareBoarding
Dogs Away score9.4 /10Excellent · 78 reviews · top 48% in New York
Sources
Behind the 9.4
- Reviews read
- 78 on Google
- Average stars
- 4.70 ★
- Rank
- #285 of 642 in New York
- Ratings as of
- July–October 2026
Policies published7 of 27From their website, 2026-09-09
Ruff Club Dog Daycare & Grooming is a dog daycare in New York, NY, offering daycare & boarding. It scores 9.4/10 (excellent) from 78 Google reviews averaging 4.7 stars — #285 of 642 in New York. Of the 27 policies we check, its website states 7.
Vaccine rules publishedRequired: rabies, DHPP, Bordetella · Not mentioned: canine influenza, leptospirosis
Key facts
- Services
- DaycareDog walkingBoardingGrooming
- Type
- Dedicated facility
- Boarding rate
- Not published
- Daycare rate
- Not published
- Open 24 hours
- No
- Booking & cameras
- Online booking & owner portal via GingrFound on their website, 2026-10-08
- Rank in New York
- #285 of 642
- Google rating
- ★4.7 (78)
- From downtown
- 1.3 mi
- Neighborhood
- Manhattan
- Profile claimed on Google
- Yes
Policies & requirements
7/27
7 of the 27 policies owners ask about are published on their website.Checked on their website, 2026-09-09. 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
“your dog should have core vaccines for rabies, canine parvovirus, infectious hepatitis, canine distemper, and non-core bordetella vaccination.”ruffclub.com/faqs
Temperament evaluationRequired before a first stay
Their words
“you must pass our off-leash assessment and attend 1-2 days of daycare before booking overnight boarding.”ruffclub.com/services/boarding
Vaccination recordsProof checked, not taken on word
Their words
“We also accept titers and vet exemptions as proof of immunity.”ruffclub.com/faqs
Operations4 of 21 published
Staff-to-dog ratio1:10-15 staff to dogs
Their words
“the staff-to-dog ratio is typically one handler for every 10-15 dogs, a standard we take pride in.”ruffclub.com/faqs
Groups separated bySize and temperament
Their words
“Our staff is trained by professional behaviorists to systematically introduce dogs to suitable playgroups based on size and temperament”ruffclub.com/faqs
Time out of their roomPlaytime, enrichment activities, nap time, meal times, and relief walks organized by cohort
Their words
“playtime, enrichment activities (like puzzles and training), nap time, meal times, and relief walks, all organized within their specific cohorts for optimal care and interaction.”ruffclub.com/faqs
Online bookingYes
Their words
“Book a 60-minute dog walk. Then, we'll pickup and drop off your pup at home.”ruffclub.com/services/dog-walking
Show 20 policies not published on their website
Bordetella lead timeNot published on their website
Fecal / parasite testNot published on their website
Spay / neuterNot published on their website
Staff on site overnightNot published on their website
Maximum playgroup sizeNot published on their website
Staff certificationNot published on their website
Play modelNot published on their website
Solo care for dogs who skip group playNot published on their website
HousingNot published on their website
Outdoor accessNot 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
Administers medicationNot published on their website
FeedingNot 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
9.4ExcellentDogs 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 team 9quick updates 3pick up and drop off 3roomy space 2safe play 2text updates 2capable staff 2overnight boarding 2
Topics extracted from public review text, with the number of reviews that mention each.
Booking terms & safety
- Checkout time
- Overnight boarding check-out is 11 AM; later adds a half day of daycareStated on their website
- Late pick-up
- Pick-up after 11 AM adds a half day of daycare to the invoiceStated on their website
- Cancellation
- Overnight boarding: free with 24+ hours' notice, else half of the first nightStated on their website
- If a dog is sick
- A dog with a contagious case stays out until the owner shows written vet clearance; owner told of signsStated on their website
- Vet costs during a stay
- Owner consents to emergency vet care at the owner's expenseStated on their website
- Handling & correction
- Team handles dogs force-freeStated on their website
In the facility’s own words, summarized. Confirm when you book.
Who they take & how they care
- Updates during a stay
- AM and PM photo updates during boardingStated on their website
- Anxious or shy dogs
- Nervous dogs are gradually acclimated over 1-4 sessionsStated on their website
- Unaltered dogs & females in heat
- A dog in heat is welcome and gets a dedicated section of the playpen with supervisionStated on their website
In the facility’s own words, summarized. Confirm when you book.
Hours
- Mon
- 7:15 AM–8 PM
- Tue
- 7:15 AM–8 PM
- Wed
- 7:15 AM–8 PM
- Thu
- 7:15 AM–8 PM
- Fri
- 7:15 AM–8 PM
- Sat
- 9 AM–6 PM
- Sun
- 9 AM–6 PM
From the public profile, July–October 2026. Drop-off and pick-up windows can be narrower; holiday hours vary.
For travelers
- LGA · LaGuardia
- 6.9 mi
- EWR · Newark Liberty
- 10.2 mi
- JFK · New York JFK
- 12.2 mi
- Weekday hours span
- 7:15 AM – 8 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
34 Avenue A, New York, NY 10009
1.3 miles from downtown New York · Manhattan · Get directions
Amenities & details
Wheelchair accessible entrancePaid street parking
Self-reported on the business’s public profile.
Questions about Ruff Club Dog Daycare & Grooming
What services does Ruff Club Dog Daycare & Grooming offer?
Ruff Club Dog Daycare & Grooming is listed as a dog day care center in New York, NY, offering daycare, boarding.
How much does Ruff Club Dog Daycare & Grooming charge?
We did not find a published rate on Ruff Club Dog Daycare & Grooming's website when we checked it (2026-09-09); call the facility for pricing. For reference, the New York median published boarding rate is $74/night across 155 facilities.
What vaccines does Ruff Club Dog Daycare & Grooming require?
According to its website: Required: rabies, DHPP, Bordetella · Not mentioned: canine influenza, leptospirosis.
Is someone on site overnight at Ruff Club Dog Daycare & Grooming?
Ruff Club Dog Daycare & Grooming's website does not say whether a person is on site overnight (checked 2026-09-09). That is common — ask the facility directly before booking an overnight stay.
How does Ruff Club Dog Daycare & Grooming compare with other New York facilities?
It ranks #285 of 642 in the New York index by Dogs Away score (9.4/10, excellent), based on 78 Google reviews averaging 4.7 stars.
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Ruff Club Dog Daycare & Grooming, New York, NY. Dogs Away facility record, 2026-09-09. https://dogsaway.co/new-york-ny/ruff-club-dog-daycare-and-grooming/Similar places near New York
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