4.9 on Google · 140 reviews
The pet resort Northwest Arkansas dogs beg to go back to
Boarding, daycare, grooming, and training in Gravette, minutes from Bentonville, Bella Vista, and Centerton. You can see our prices before you call, and we send photos of your dog while you are away.
Booking runs through Goose and takes about two minutes. How a first visit works
The Ruff Inn Standard
- 4.9 on Google, 140 reviews
- Nextdoor Neighborhood Favorite 2024
- Never more than 50 dogs in the building
- Report card with photos every stay
- Free meet and greet before a first visit
What we do
Here is what we do and what it costs
Dog Boarding
$55/night
Overnight stays with supervised play, enrichment activities, and a photo report card to your phone during the stay. Stays over 2 nights add a $45 exit bath so your dog comes home clean.
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Dog Daycare
$38/day, half days $19
Full days of matched-playgroup fun. Weekly plans save money, and your first day is free.
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Grooming
Baths from $35
Bath and brush, full grooms, nails, and de-shedding. Availability is limited right now; the waitlist is open.
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Also: group training classes run with Absolutely Pawsome Dog Training.
Boarding
Two ways to stay the night
Every guest gets supervised play, enrichment, and a photo report card. If you want your dog a little extra spoiled, book the Signature Stay.
Standard Room
$55per night
Peak periods (major holidays and school breaks) add $5 per night.
- Supervised play in a matched playgroup
- Their own comfy space at night
- Enrichment activities: puzzle feeders, scent games, and rotating yard setups
- Photo report cards: a report card with photos during your dog's stay
- Fresh eggs on Sundays: a warm breakfast topper from local hens
Signature StayThe full treatment
$70per night
Everything in a Standard Room, plus:
- An enrichment activity every day
- A luxury cot
- A pup cup
- Daily report cards with photos
The facility
Take a look inside
4.9 stars, 140 reviews
What Google reviewers say
“Our Doodle goes every week for daycare she loves going! All the dogs play well together. And she gets lots of love. I trust them with our Marley moo!!!”
“Chelsea is a blessing and someone I would trust my dogs with. Unfortunately, it didn't work out for us this time sadly my dog is a fence scaler. We last minute tried to book with her! So this was on us we weren't able to do a temperament check on time.…”
“The Ruff Inn did a great job grooming my 2 dogs and handling their personalities! They are sisters, so they can be a handful! I highly recommend them for all your grooming needs!”
“Our puppies are farm dogs. They have never been boarded or off the property. Everything went well. They ate good. I have absolutely no complain with their boarding. Good place for all puppies. I will use Ruffins again and again.”
“We’ve been bringing our dogs here anytime we go out of town, and they’re always so well taken care of. Chelsea (the owner) truly treats every dog like her own, and it shows. I never have to worry when we’re away. One of our dogs barks at new people and takes…”
Around here
Where are you coming from?
about 20 minutes away
Heading out on XNA flights, Coler camping trips, or a weekend of Phat Tire rides? Drop off is easy on the way out of town, and our late-pickup options mean you can grab your dog the same evening you land.
More for Bentonville dogs →“We've been bringing our dogs here anytime we go out of town, and they're always so well taken care of. Chelsea (the owner) truly treats every dog like her own, and it shows. I never have to worry when we're away.”
about 20 minutes away
Back Forty riders and Loch Lomond regulars: we are close enough that boarding drop-off fits between a morning ride and an afternoon drive to the airport.
More for Bella Vista dogs →“This is the first time Bella stayed at The Ruff Inn. They took great care of her and provided daily reports on how Bella was doing for the day. We will use The Ruff Inn again.”
about 15 minutes away
If your commute runs toward Bentonville or Rogers, we sit an easy 15 minutes from Centerton with drop-off from 8 AM sharp, so the detour costs less than a coffee stop.
More for Centerton dogs →“Our pups LOVE the Ruff Inn! We have two German shepherds that require a lot of attention and Chelsea and the staff do an amazing job accommodating them. We get photos and updates of how they're doing often as well. Cannot recommend this place enough!”
about 5 minutes away
We started Gravette's first Poodle Day and got voted a Nextdoor Neighborhood Favorite in 2024. When you board with us, the person sending your photo report card probably waves at you at Harps.
More for Gravette dogs →“Our Doodle goes every week for daycare she loves going! All the dogs play well together. And she gets lots of love. I trust them with our Marley moo!!!”
about 15 minutes away
Zoo runs, ballgames, or a week away: drop-off on the way north is simple, and our Saturday and Sunday pickup windows mean a weekend trip does not cost you an extra night.
More for Gentry dogs →Dogs from Gentry are already regulars here. Yours could be next: the first daycare day is free.
How a first visit goes →about 10 minutes away
Close enough that you can drop off before work and pick up after, and our weekend drop-off and pickup windows cover the trips that start on a Saturday.
More for Decatur dogs →“The storms that came through Decatur... Ruff Inn took him in and helped raise money to be able to take him to the vet while we were down and not even able to take care of ourselves. They definitely treated him as if he was their own dog!”
Quick answers
What are your hours?
Monday, Wednesday, and Friday 8:00 AM to 5:00 PM. Tuesday and Thursday 8:00 AM to 3:00 PM. Weekend drop-off and pickup run in short windows: Saturday 8:00 to 8:30 AM and 3:00 to 3:30 PM, Sunday 3:00 to 3:30 PM.
How much does boarding cost?
Boarding is $55 per night. Peak periods add $5 per night. Stays longer than 2 nights include a required $45 kennel bath so your dog comes home clean. Checkout is 11 AM; pickup after 11 AM adds a half day of daycare and pickup after 3 PM adds a full day.
How much is daycare?
A full day is $38 and a half day is $19. Weekly plans run from $114.95 per month for one day a week up to $499.95 per month for five days a week.
What vaccinations does my dog need?
Dogs need current rabies, DHLPP, and bordetella vaccinations. Bring your vet records to your first visit or upload them when you book through Goose.
Does my dog need a trial day before daycare or boarding?
We ask new daycare dogs to start with a free meet and greet so we can match them to the right playgroup. It keeps every dog in the yard safe and comfortable.
Rooted in Gravette
Your neighbors, since 2023
Nextdoor Neighborhood Favorite 2024. Gravette Chamber of Commerce members and founders of Gravette's first Poodle Day. Serving Gravette, Bentonville, Bella Vista, Centerton, Gentry, Decatur, and surrounding Northwest Arkansas.
Your dog's great day starts here
Booking runs through Goose and takes about two minutes. New dog? Start with a free meet and greet.
See how a first visit works