The Ruff House Dog Center Ltd.
DaycareBoarding
Dogs Away score9.7 /10Exceptional · 169 reviews · top 8% in Philadelphia
Sources
Behind the 9.7
- Reviews read
- 169 on Google
- Average stars
- 4.90 ★
- Rank
- #17 of 232 in Philadelphia
- Ratings as of
- July–October 2026
Published rate$95 /nightFrom their website, 2026-09-09
$55middle $65$90
Pricier than most in Philadelphia
Sources
Behind the $95
- Source
- The Ruff House Dog Center Ltd.’s own website
- Checked on
- 2026-09-09
- Rate type
- First dog, standard night
“Rates Overnight Boarding Nightly Fee: $95.00* ... Full Day Daycare (7am-6pm) Single Day: $37.00”Open their price page ↗
The Ruff House Dog Center Ltd. is a dog daycare in Ardmore, PA, offering daycare & boarding. It scores 9.7/10 (exceptional) from 169 Google reviews averaging 4.9 stars — #17 of 232 in Philadelphia. Its website lists boarding from $95 per night and daycare from $37 per day. Of the 27 policies we check, its website states 11.
Top 8% in Philadelphia#17 of 232 by Dogs Away score, from 169 reviews.
Vaccine rules publishedRequired: rabies, DHPP, Bordetella, canine influenza · Not mentioned: leptospirosis
Outdoor access: yard and poolPer the facility’s website.
Publishes its ratesQuoted below with a link to the source page.
Key facts
- Services
- DaycareBoarding Confirmed on their own website
- Type
- Dedicated facility
- Boarding rate
- $95/night
- Daycare rate
- $37/day
- Open 24 hours
- No
- Rank in Philadelphia
- #17 of 232
- Google rating
- ★4.9 (169)
- From downtown
- 7.4 mi
- Profile claimed on Google
- Yes
Policies & requirements
11/27
11 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 requirements3 of 6 published
Vaccinations requiredRequired: rabies, DHPP, Bordetella, canine influenza · Not mentioned: leptospirosis
Their words
“All dogs utilizing our daycare services must be up to date on Rabies, Distemper, Bordetella, and Canine Influenza vaccines with records provided by their veterinarian.”rhdogs.com/dog-services/dogdaycare/
Spay / neuterNot required
Their words
“We take intact animals on a case by case basis. If they display negative behavior that may be related to their intact nature, we may dismiss them from daycare and retry after they have been altered.”rhdogs.com/dog-services/dogdaycare/
Temperament evaluationRequired before a first stay
Their words
“All members of our daycare groups must pass our Daycare Evaluation, where we try and get an idea of how well your pup will fair in a daycare setting.”rhdogs.com/dog-services/dogdaycare/
Operations8 of 21 published
Staff certificationPet first aid / CPR certified staff
Their words
“CPR and First Aid Certified Staff Our staff has over 40 years of dog handling experience in house and know how to render care when necessary.”rhdogs.com/dog-services/dogboarding/
Time out of their roomMinimum 10 hours outside the kennel daily
Their words
“Dogs that stay with us enjoy a minimum of 10 hours outside of their kennel per day, even on weekends!”rhdogs.com/dog-services/dogboarding/
Outdoor accessYard and pool
Their words
“TURFED EXERCISE YARD S WITH POOL S! A tired dog is a happy dog!”rhdogs.com/dog-services/dogdaycare/
Capacity15
Their words
“We limit the number of dogs staying overnight at our facility to 15 dogs per night!”rhdogs.com/dog-services/dogboarding/
Climate controlClimate-controlled
Their words
“Our top of the line Mason brand kennels are located in their own HVAC zone”rhdogs.com/dog-services/dogboarding/
Photo / report-card updatesYes
Their words
“Our all inclusive pricing includes access to daycare, medication administration, 1v1 playtime, report cards, exit baths, and more.”rhdogs.com/dog-services/dogboarding/
FeedingOwner's food preferred
Their words
“All feeding items should be accompanied by thorough feeding instructions. Individually bagged meals preferred. In the instance your dog requires food or runs out during their stay, we have high quality house kibble in various proteins types we will substitute for $3 per meal.”rhdogs.com/dog-services/dogboarding/
Online bookingYes
Their words
“portal system makes it easy to request and pay for days of daycare, boarding, or grooming services!”rhdogs.com/dog-services/dogdaycare/
Show 16 policies not published on their website
Bordetella lead timeNot published on their website
Fecal / parasite testNot 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
Play modelNot published on their website
Groups separated byNot published on their website
Solo care for dogs who skip group playNot published on their website
HousingNot published on their website
Live cameras for ownersNot 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
9.7ExceptionalDogs 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
friendly team 10tired dogs 7social media updates 7responsive staff 6daily reports 4easy scheduling 3enrichment program 3picture updates 3
Topics extracted from public review text, with the number of reviews that mention each.
Booking terms & safety
- Late pick-up
- Daycare rule: $1 per minute after 6 PM pick-upStated on their website
- Cancellation
- Boarding: full deposit refund with 7+ days' notice; shorter notice has a different refund tierStated on their website
- Holiday minimum stay
- 3-day minimum stay on holidays (Spring Break, Independence Day, Thanksgiving, Christmas) and other high-demand periodsStated on their website
In the facility’s own words, summarized. Confirm when you book.
Who they take & how they care
- Updates during a stay
- Report cards are included in boarding pricingStated on their website
- Minimum age
- Daycare: dogs must be at least 4 months oldStated on their website
- Breed & size limits
- No breed restrictions (stated on daycare page)Stated on their website
- Unaltered dogs & females in heat
- Daycare: females in heat are asked to stay home for at least 3 weeksStated on their website
In the facility’s own words, summarized. Confirm when you book.
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
- 8 AM–4 PM
- Sun
- Closed
From the public profile, July–October 2026. Drop-off and pick-up windows can be narrower; holiday hours vary.
For travelers
- PHL · Philadelphia International
- 8.6 mi
- Weekday hours span
- 7 AM – 6 PM
- Open Sunday
- No
Straight-line miles, not driving distance. Hours span from the public profile; confirm drop-off and pick-up windows before a flight.
Location
1802 Karakung Dr, Ardmore, PA 19003
7.4 miles from downtown Philadelphia · Get directions
Amenities & details
Wheelchair accessible entranceWheelchair accessible parking lot
Self-reported on the business’s public profile.
Questions about The Ruff House Dog Center Ltd.
What services does The Ruff House Dog Center Ltd. offer?
The Ruff House Dog Center Ltd. is listed as a dog day care center in Ardmore, PA, offering daycare, boarding.
How much does The Ruff House Dog Center Ltd. charge?
Its website lists overnight boarding at $95 per night and daycare at $37 per day (first-dog standard rate, checked 2026-09-09). Holiday surcharges and add-ons vary; confirm when booking. The Philadelphia median published boarding rate is $65/night.
What vaccines does The Ruff House Dog Center Ltd. require?
According to its website: Required: rabies, DHPP, Bordetella, canine influenza · Not mentioned: leptospirosis.
Is someone on site overnight at The Ruff House Dog Center Ltd.?
The Ruff House Dog Center Ltd.'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 The Ruff House Dog Center Ltd. compare with other Philadelphia facilities?
It ranks #17 of 232 in the Philadelphia index by Dogs Away score (9.7/10, exceptional), based on 169 Google reviews averaging 4.9 stars.
Cite this record
Facts on this page are sourced line by line. To reference it:
The Ruff House Dog Center Ltd., Ardmore, PA. Dogs Away facility record, 2026-10-20. https://dogsaway.co/philadelphia-pa/the-ruff-house-dog-center-ltd/Similar places near Ardmore
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