Rycroft's Ruff House

★ 5.0 · 78 Google reviews·Pet boarding·Gilbert, AZ
Rycroft's Ruff House, Gilbert
Boarding
Dogs Away score9.8 /10Exceptional · 78 reviews · top 2% in Phoenix
Sources
Behind the 9.8
Reviews read
78 on Google
Average stars
5.00 ★
Rank
#3 of 193 in Phoenix
Ratings as of
July–October 2026
See the reviews on Google ↗
Published rate$55 /nightFrom their website, 2026-09-07
Sources
Behind the $55
Source
Rycroft's Ruff House’s own website
Checked on
2026-09-07
Rate type
First dog, standard night
“First Pet $55/Night Second and Additional Pets $45/Night”
Open their price page ↗

Rycroft's Ruff House is a pet boarding in Gilbert, AZ, offering boarding. It scores 9.8/10 (exceptional) from 78 Google reviews averaging 5.0 stars — #3 of 193 in Phoenix. Its website lists boarding from $55 per night. Of the 27 policies we check, its website states 2.

Top 2% in Phoenix#3 of 193 by Dogs Away score, from 78 reviews.
Publishes its ratesQuoted below with a link to the source page.

Key facts

Services
Boarding Confirmed on their own website
Type
Dedicated facility
Boarding rate
$55/night
Daycare rate
Not published
Open 24 hours
No
Rank in Phoenix
#3 of 193
Google rating
★5.0 (78)
From downtown
17.7 mi
Neighborhood
Meadows
Additional dog
Second and additional pets $45/night
Profile claimed on Google
Yes

Policies & requirements

2/27

2 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 requirements1 of 6 published
Temperament evaluationRequired before a first stay
Their words
“We accept pups of all ages and breeds after they complete our Meet and Greet!”rycroftsruffhouse.com/
Operations2 of 21 published
Staff certificationPet first aid / CPR certified staff
Their words
“CPR/First Aid Certified”rycroftsruffhouse.com/about-me
Photo / report-card updatesYes — described in 21 reviews, not stated by the facility
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
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
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
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
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
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

9.8ExceptionalDogs Away score
5 ★78
4 ★0
3 ★0
2 ★0
1 ★0
★ 5.00Google average
78reviews behind the score
★ 4.66Phoenix 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 updates 14daily photos 7tired dogs 5dog socialization 4quick to respond 3special needs pup care 2puppy play time 2older dog care 2

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

Price history

Published rate for the same product as today, from archived copies of the facility’s own rate page.
YearBoardingDaycareSource
2025$50/night—Archived page, 2025-12-07
Now$55/night—Their website, 2026-09-07

First-dog standard rate, lower end of any range. How this feeds the market trend: Dogs Away Boarding Price Index.

Hours

Mon
7 AM–5:30 PM
Tue
7 AM–5:30 PM
Wed
7 AM–5:30 PM
Thu
7 AM–5:30 PM
Fri
7 AM–5:30 PM
Sat
7 AM–5:30 PM
Sun
9 AM–5:30 PM

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

For travelers

PHX · Phoenix Sky Harbor
14 mi
Weekday hours span
7 AM – 5:30 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

400 E San Pedro Ave, Gilbert, AZ 85234

17.7 miles from downtown Phoenix · Meadows · Get directions

Amenities & details

Wheelchair accessible entranceWheelchair accessible parking lot

Self-reported on the business’s public profile.

Questions about Rycroft's Ruff House

What services does Rycroft's Ruff House offer?
Rycroft's Ruff House is listed as a pet boarding service in Gilbert, AZ, offering boarding.
How much does Rycroft's Ruff House charge?
Its website lists overnight boarding at $55 per night (first-dog standard rate, checked 2026-09-07). Holiday surcharges and add-ons vary; confirm when booking. The Phoenix median published boarding rate is $55/night.
Is someone on site overnight at Rycroft's Ruff House?
Rycroft's Ruff House'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 Rycroft's Ruff House compare with other Phoenix facilities?
It ranks #3 of 193 in the Phoenix index by Dogs Away score (9.8/10, exceptional), based on 78 Google reviews averaging 5.0 stars.

Cite this record

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

Rycroft's Ruff House, Gilbert, AZ. Dogs Away facility record, 2026-10-20. https://dogsaway.co/phoenix-az/rycroft-s-ruff-house/

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