The Ruff Life Resort-Clarksville
3224 Highway 41-A South, Clarksville, TN 37043
Overview
The Ruff Life Resort in Clarksville, TN offers dog boarding, doggie day school, and grooming services. The facility features climate-controlled runs, daily outdoor activities, and a structured schedule with nap times. They require all dogs to be spayed/neutered after 6 months, have current vaccinations including Bordetella every 6 months, and complete a temperament evaluation before admission.
Amenities & Policies
Required vaccinations: Bordetella, DHLP, Rabies, Negative heart worm test, Negative fecal float test
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Cancellation & Deposits
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What Reviews Say
101 reviews analyzedThe facility is highly regarded for its daycare and socialization, with many owners reporting their dogs are excited to arrive and return home tired. However, there are significant safety concerns regarding a reported escape incident and instances where anxious dogs were returned soiled or with minor injuries. While the staff is generally praised as loving, the facility has a strict policy on 'blacklisting' dogs they deem aggressive or too anxious to handle safely.
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Worth noting
Unsupervised play area and dog escape
“We witnessed a small golden poodle run across four lanes of traffic from the Ruff Life resort... realized there’s another dog loose running around free.”
Self-inflicted injury due to anxiety
“Our dog got injured while being boarded and they didn't let us know until we picked him up.”
Hygiene/Sanitation concerns
“She smelled of urine and had obviously peed on herself... Both dogs had feces in their coat when we picked them up.”
Grooming quality (wet dogs/shedding)
“My dog was still wet enough to soak my car seat after picking him up... I had to brush him when I got home and got a whole second dog off of him.”
High pricing
“It’s pricey for a local kennel. And I mean like 2x as much as other boarding options according to my vet.”
Refusal of service for difficult dogs
“The purple haired employee informed us my dog was aggressive and we didn’t get a nail trim or shampoo... we were 'blacklisted'.”
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Industry Association
Cross-referenced with IBPSA’s member directory.
At a Glance
Min puppy age
6 months
Pricing
Boarding
$57.5–$67.5/night
Daycare
$31.5/day
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