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Ruff Housing Country Club

5648 Country Club Rd, Winston-Salem, NC 27104

4.7
794 Google reviews
Cage-freeLive webcamOutdoor yardAccepts puppiesMedication adminGroomingOvernight potty breaks

Overview

Ruff Housing Country Club is a luxury dog boarding, daycare, and grooming facility in Winston-Salem, NC with a 4.7-star rating. They offer spacious private bedrooms, group play sessions, webcam access for pet parents, and specialized services including puppy grooming and medication administration. The facility requires core vaccinations and conducts temperament testing for safety.

Amenities & Policies

Cage-free
WebcamLive stream
Staff overnight
Outdoor yard
Pool / water play
Small dog area
Accepts puppies
Reactive breeds
Medication admin
Grooming
Training
Climate controlled
Overnight potty breaks
Online booking
Spay/neuter required
Temperament test

Required vaccinations: Rabies, Distemper/Parvo, Leptospirosis, Bordetella

Policies & Details

Hours & Billing

Drop-off hours:7am-9am
Checkout time:12pm
Late pick-up fee:Half-day daycare rate
Billing method:Per night

Cancellation & Deposits

Holiday surcharge

Care & Play

Group play
Solo play
Daily updates
Feeding policy:Owner provides food
Raw diet accommodated

Safety & Emergency

Emergency vet protocol:Nearby clinic
Emergency vet cost:Owner

What Reviews Say

700 reviews analyzed

Ruff Housing Country Club enjoys overwhelmingly positive reviews with the vast majority of customers giving 5-star ratings. The staff receives consistent praise for being genuinely caring, remembering dogs by name, and providing excellent socialization opportunities. However, there are serious red flags involving safety incidents including multiple cases of dogs becoming severely ill or dying after boarding, with inadequate emergency communication to owners. Pricing and booking system issues also create frustration. The facility excels in dog happiness and staff friendliness but needs significant improvement in safety protocols and communication during boarding stays.

Dog happiness
4.8
Staff
4.8
Cleanliness
4.5
Facility
4.5
Drop-off / pickup
4.3
Value
4.0
Communication
3.8
Safety
3.2

People love

Staff genuinely loves dogs and provides excellent care(180)Dogs are happy and excited to attend(95)Great for socialization and dog behavior improvement(45)Webcams provide peace of mind(40)Report cards and photo updates(35)Helpful for anxious/special needs dogs(25)Long-term loyal customers (years of service)(30)

Staff shoutouts

Devin(18 mentions)Deonna(8 mentions)Becca(6 mentions)Mikey(6 mentions)Cassie(5 mentions)Shane(5 mentions)Kim(4 mentions)Emilee(2 mentions)

Worth noting

Dog death after boarding - owner claims dog came home with kennel cough, lost significant weight, collapsed and died 2 days later

โ€œOur dog died after boarding here. He came home on a Saturday, had lost a lot of weight and had kennel cough. Took him to the vet, and he collapsed 2 days later.โ€

Elderly dog neglected during boarding - lost 5 pounds in 6 days, manager was rude

โ€œMy dog boarded there since a puppy. At 14 years old she boarded for 6 days, lost 5 pounds (19 pound dog)...died 7 days after I picked her up.โ€

Dog injured at facility - unable to walk, $704 vet bill

โ€œWhen I picked him up he was injured he could barely walk and then when I got him home I had to carry him in the house.โ€

Inadequate overnight staffing - 75 dogs with only one attendant

โ€œI was told if my pup was anxious, they would come in and console...NEVER HAPPENED...75 dogs overnight with ONLY ONE attendant.โ€

Dog contracted serious illness (pneumonia/URI) with no emergency contact to owner

โ€œShe started vomiting on day 3, and had been lethargic for 2 days...They had 4 emergency contacts on file and no one was called.โ€

Pricing/billing discrepancies and website/app inaccuracies(8 mentions)

โ€œThe website advertised a free first daycare visit, yet I was asked to pay upon arrival...the app isn't accurate right now.โ€

Dogs returned dirty or soaked in urine(5 mentions)

โ€œMy 14 year old shih tzu...came back with his kennel and his entire body soaked in urine. it was quite obvious he was not taken out to use the bathroom.โ€

Appointment booking issues - no confirmation, can't reach staff(6 mentions)

โ€œive booked a total of 4 appointments the last 2 months...each time i get a notification 48 hours prior that the request is not approved.โ€

Grooming not as requested or poor quality(5 mentions)

โ€œWe shared a picture of what we were looking for...his haircut was nothing close to the request we shared with the staff.โ€

Communication failures - no call back, unresolved issues(6 mentions)

โ€œAsked for their supervisor, but no one returned my call which left another issue unresolved.โ€

Kennel cough/illness after boarding(5 mentions)

โ€œOur dog came back with a severe case of kennel cough.โ€

Owner replies to 100% of reviewsAvg response: 1dprofessional tone185 repeat customers

Top Rated

4.7 stars from 794+ reviews

This facility has earned a Top Rated badge for maintaining a 4.7-star rating across 794 reviews.

At a Glance

Google rating
4.7/ 5
Review score
4.2/ 5
Amenities7 of 14
Reviews794
Repeat customersNumber of reviews that mention returning or being a regular customer.185

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