It's a Ruff Life

It's a Ruff Life is a dog daycare, grooming, and overnight boarding business at 115 N Warrior Lane in Waukee, Iowa. Owners searching for dog boarding in Waukee will find a 6,000 sq. ft. facility with both indoor and outdoor play space. Dogs of every size are accepted, from small breeds through giant ones, and the staffing works out to one person for every 15 dogs.

Services and amenities

Daycare and overnight boarding run out of the same building, and grooming is offered on site. Play happens indoors and outdoors, which gives staff options when Iowa weather turns. A midday nap is part of the day, which tends to suit dogs that wind themselves up in a group.

• Overnight boarding for small, medium, large, and giant dogs
• Daycare with indoor and outdoor play, plus a midday nap
• Baths, nail clipping, and haircuts
• Deshedding and blowout service
• Medication administration during a stay

Safety and staffing

The staff is Pet CPR trained, and the one-to-15 ratio keeps group size manageable during play. Medications can be administered for dogs that need them, which matters for older dogs and dogs on a daily prescription. Photos go up on the kennel's social media accounts through the day, so owners can see how the stay is going.

Booking and hours

Reservations are handled online. The Waukee location is open 7:00 AM to 7:00 PM Monday through Friday, and 8:00 AM to 6:00 PM on Saturday and Sunday. Published rates run from $15 to $46 per day depending on the service. Questions go to (515) 630-4623 or itsarufflifewk@gmail.com.