If I could give The Ruff House more than five stars, I would! This place is a true godsend for me…read moreand my grand pup, Benji. He's family, and like many dogs, he's had separation anxiety--until we found this amazing team. Whether it's day care or boarding, I drop him off with complete peace of mind, knowing he's loved and cared for. After his recent 7-day "staycation," I was warmly greeted by Lane, who instantly knew I was there for Benji. Mari graciously checked me out, and Avery was an absolute delight--polite, professional, and kind. These three were wonderful! Benji looked happy and well-loved, but I was both glad and sad--glad he had fun, but sad he didn't seem ready to leave! That told me everything: The Ruff House is his second home. Special thanks to Ms. Taylor S. and Ms. Brit--your love and care mean the world to us. The Ruff House = professionalism + heart. Forever grateful!

*This review is for the Chesapeake (Greenbrier) location*…read more We've been taking our puppy pit to the Ruff house for about 4 months now and absolutely love it! I try to get our pup there at least once a week for day care, but this past weekend we boarded him for the first time. They have luxury state rooms that include a complimentary basic bath, play time, and room service! The staff is always friendly and greet us with respect/smiles each time. My pup loves going to daycare and is excited right when we pull into the parking lot. I've never had any issues with our pup getting sick or coming home with markings from other dogs. I love that the Ruff House conduct temperament tests to see if a dog is ready for group play.

Love this pet hotel. My dog comes home happy and well adjusted. He has been a frequent guest since…read more1998. I trust them to spoil him like we do. He loves the doggie ice cream, the frequent walks outside, play times, and hugs. Their prices are very reasonable for the same services offered by fancy chain pet hotels in this area. Their facility is more welcoming and they listen to you much better than those overpriced hotels with luxury decorated "homes" for your pet. Don't let the cute colors of the newer facilities fool you like I did. Las Gaviotas Pet Hotel is a family run facility full of love and support for our doggy son. Try this locally run and loving facility.

I have used This pet hotel a number of times now and will continue to do so. I have a older pet…read moreand young one. They both are well taken care of. They are my fur babies I don't like to leave them anywhere but when I need to I know they will enjoy their time here. Bring their own beds, food and toys.

My goldendoodle spent three weeks training. After the training, our puppy understood the commands…read moreand exhibited good behaviors. I highly recommend trainer Bo. He did an outstanding job with our dog, and we are thankful.

From the owner: Dog training tailored to your companions needs!read more

It's always tough leaving the pups, especially when I've had bad boarding experiences in the past…read more This was the first time I didn't feel stressed leaving them! I received updates and pictures everyday. I could tell the staff cared for my dogs, as if they were their own fur babies! Their communication and flexibility made the boarding process so easy. I will be sending my dogs here every time!

So grateful to have found this dog ranch run by Krista and her staff! A neighbor recommended her to…read moreme. This was only the second time I had to board my unsocialized pup. I was so nervous but Krista was so welcoming and is practically an expert at interpreting dog behavior. I loved that we were able to do a meet and greet before my pups stay. She introduced her wonderful dogs to our dog and quickly determined our pup would be a good fit. She gave us a tour of the the dog ranch which was impressive. I was relieved my pup would have is own large temperature controlled room to sleep in. Their dog ranch is very organized, they have an excellent system in place and routine for the dogs, lots of play time! I love that the dogs can all play outside, and that I was sent pictures of my happy dog daily. When our stay was prolonged one day, Krista accomodated us and our pup was able to stay an extra night, I would recommend bringing extra dog food in case you may return a day later than anticipated. I liked that we were able to bring our pups kennel that he loves to sleep in and his bedding. My dog has some anxiety so Krista recommended bringing boiled chicken and rice in case he didn't want to eat, that was a great idea and I love that they have a fridge to keep pets food as well. I would definitely recommend Ballypines dog ranch to anyone who wants their pet to be well cared for. It was good to not be stressed about my pups stay away from us, I completely trust them with caring for my dog. I also like that they require dogs to have all shots including the flu vaccine, bordetella vaccine and a recent fecal/stool test. In this regard it may cost more than other dog boarding facilities (that's because this is nothing like your typically dog boarding facility ) and is definitely worth it so you know your dog is less likely to get sick during their stay. My pup was so tired for two days after he returned home because he had a blast playing all day! We are looking forward to his next stay!

My 18 mo Berne doodle loves going to Happy Tails!! And I love all the pictures they post of the…read morefun he had. We have been going at least 2times a week since Aug The staff are very friendly and helpful. I appreciate the flexibility to drop off any day without always needing an appointment. We have also done several overnights and have been very happy with his care while there.

I'm going to let our dog Sinbad write this for himself: "I…read morestart whimpering and crying with joy an entire block away from Happy Tails. Once I realize where I'm going "wanna go to camp??‽" I lose my everlovin Cavapoo mind. Seriously. Swimming playing with dogs big and small, everyone knows me by name. I'm basically a rockstar here. Can't bark enough great things.

Boarding my dog here is amazing. The staff seems very attentive to my dog. I know each tim i drop…read morehim off, he is in good hands.

I feel very conflicted about this place right now. My husband and I boarded our two dogs here back…read morein October and had a great experience. We received regular updates and felt well informed throughout their stay. The only issue at that time was that one of our dogs developed conjunctivitis, but it was minor and easily treated. Unfortunately, our most recent experience was completely different. When I was on my way to drop off our dogs, I received a call from an employee who was laughing while telling me they actually close at 5:30, not 6 as stated on their website. While I understand that arriving close to closing isn't ideal, policies like that should be clearly communicated in advance. While we were away, my phone number stopped working. A few days into the trip, I called to check on our dogs and update my contact information. During that call, the employees I spoke with were again laughing throughout the conversation. I was placed on hold for about seven minutes, only to be told "they're fine" before the call was abruptly ended after I said thank you. I had to call back just to ensure my updated phone number was on file, and I clearly explained that my original number was no longer active. At some point during our trip, there was an incident that required one of my dogs to be removed from group play. However, I was never contacted at my updated number. This is what concerns me most. I feel that my ability to make decisions for my dog's care was taken away. Had I been informed, I could have arranged for a family member to pick him up or explored other options. Instead, he was in a crate for 20 hours a day for nearly a week. I quite frankly feel ill thinking about it. My concern is mostly about the inconsistency in care and professionalism. While our first experience was great, this visit felt careless and poorly handled. Because of this, I don't feel confident bringing my dogs back in the future.

We love little dog adventures! Our pup has so much fun going to daycare, and the pickup service is…read moreso convenient. it's so nice to know when I leave for work in the morning that she'll be picked up and will have the greatest day of play and enrichment instead of sitting home alone. Kelly is very kind, trustworthy, professional, and great with the dogs.

Kelly is the BEST! She really does treat my little one like her very own. Piper has been going for…read more2 years and we hate to leave, but we are moving. Piper always has a great time with all of her friends and even her BFF, Georgia. She's always a happy and tired pup when I get home from work. The pick-up service is a great convenience. So appreciative of Kelly and Little Dog Adventures.

Affordable and my puppy love it and my favorite place to take her. Highly recommend and the staff…read moreare amazing

Poor customer relations. Staff doesn't make an eye contact even for a second. Unprofessional and…read moresnobby.

The ChalQuest team took great care of our Trooper. His first visit in December 2025 he should some…read moreattitude. This most recent visit he seemed to fit in. Thank you ChalQuest.

My dog, Penelope, stayed for a week here in May of 2023! She is a nervous doggy sometimes, and was…read morea little nervous to eat. I got daily updates, and they did everything they could to make her feel comfortable. Nellie was well taken care of, and loved during her stay! We will be using Chalquest again :)

We ended up finding a groomer in our neighborhood that does phenomenal as well so stopped going…read morehere, but they still did an amazing job with our Carter so CHECK THEM OUT!!!

Great job on Luke our gold cream retriever will return, and Luke trimmed again. It didn't break the…read morebank