The Ruff Ranch
1553 Meadowvale Rd, Santa Ynez, CA 93460
Overview
The Ruff Ranch is a dog boarding, daycare, training, and grooming facility in Santa Ynez, California, owned and operated by Justin Davanzo. Founded in January 2020, the facility emphasizes a "Train as You Live" philosophy and offers comprehensive care including boarding, daycare, grooming, and training services with a focus on socialization and real-world training solutions.
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What Reviews Say
193 reviews analyzedThe Ruff Ranch is highly regarded for its professional training programs and spacious, clean facilities, with many owners reporting transformative behavioral results. While the vast majority of clients praise the attentive staff and 'tired but happy' dogs, there are isolated but serious concerns regarding health monitoring and communication during boarding stays. Overall, it is a premier destination for socialization and board-and-train services in the Santa Ynez Valley.
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Significant weight loss and lack of monitoring during boarding
“Last stay he lost 11 lbs or 13% of his body weight over three days. Didn’t eat for a day... and no one called.”
Kennel cough outbreak and medical expenses
“by the time Sam came home from his 5 days of boarding and training, he had kennel cough and required medical attention.”
Lack of bathing/grooming services(2 mentions)
“My dogs smell and are very dirty upon picking up especially after boarding.”
High pressure sales/Cost(2 mentions)
“it seemed like we were given high pressure sales pitches (aka Used Car Salesman) about what we should do.”
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