Ruffin' It Resort

Ruffin' It Resort is a dog boarding and daycare facility at 635 Struck St. in Madison, WI, offering overnight lodging, daytime play, grooming, and training in one building. Small, medium, and large dogs are all accepted. The resort describes its approach as tailoring each stay to the individual dog, from the high-energy regular to the senior who needs a quieter routine.

What a boarding stay includes

Boarding guests stay in private rooms with raised beds and plush bedding. Each room has a TV and a calming sound machine, and housekeeping runs daily. Stays of five days or more include a complimentary bath. Owners can add enrichment activities and one-on-one cuddle time to a reservation.

Room to move

There are 11,000 square feet of outdoor play areas plus indoor play space, so dogs still get exercise when Wisconsin weather turns. Webcam access lets owners check in on the fun during a stay.

What sets it apart

The setup leans toward comfort rather than rows of kennel runs, with private suites, in-room sound machines, and daily housekeeping. Daycare runs alongside boarding, so dogs who come in for play days already know the building and the staff before their first overnight.

Services at a glance

• Overnight boarding in private suites
• Dog daycare
• Grooming
• Training
• Webcam access for owners

Practical details

The resort is open 6:30 AM to 6:00 PM Monday through Friday, 9:00 AM to 6:00 PM on Saturday, and 4:00 PM to 6:00 PM on Sunday. Reservations are made by phone at (608) 416-1118. Published rates run $46 to $60 per day, and vaccinations are required for every dog. Repeat visits earn Pet Points, the resort's loyalty rewards program.