Dog day care center · Houston, TX
The Ruff-House
★★★★★ 4.8 from 56 Google reviews · #23 of 79 in Houston by score
DaycareBoardingGroomingDedicated facility
9.5DogDnB Score
What The Ruff-House publishes
We read this facility’s own website for the policies owners ask about before booking. Each published policy carries the sentence it came from; each blank one is a fact about the website, not a verdict on the facility.
10 of 27 policies published
Website checked 2026-09-08. 17 not stated on the site.Admission requirements
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/
Bordetella lead timeNot published on their website
Fecal / parasite testNot published on their website
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/
Operations
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 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/
Time out of the kennelNot published on their website
Solo care for dogs who skip group playNot published on their website
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/
CapacityNot published on their website
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/
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
FeedingOwner's food encouraged
Their words
“Feeding: $5.50 (We offer “The Ruff House food” if none is provided)”theruff-house.com/dog-boarding/
AvailabilityNot published on their website
Online bookingNot published on their website
Read from the facility’s public website, 2026-09-08. Policies change — confirm anything that matters when you book. “Reviewers” marks a fact customers describe that the operator does not state; it is weaker evidence and never counted as published. Method on the methodology page.
What reviewers mention
cage ×8home ×6kind staff ×3tired ×3no cages ×2trustworthy staff ×2cleanliness ×2overnight stay ×2
Topics extracted from public review text, with mention counts.
Rating breakdown
95% of reviewers gave 5 stars; 4% gave 1–2 stars.
Amenities & details
Onsite services
Attributes self-reported on the business’s public profile.