When planning a trip, one of the biggest decisions dog owners face is where their dog will stay while they're away. Many people are familiar with traditional kennels, but home-style dog boarding has become an increasingly popular alternative. While both options provide care for dogs, the experience can be quite different. At The Ruff Barn, we offer home-style boarding, which means dogs stay in a family environment rather than a kennel facility. Here's what makes home-style boarding unique and...

Let us start by saying, we totally get it! We know how hard it is to say goodbye to out our dogs when we drop them off for daycare or boarding. To them, your energy changed and they are reacting to that shift, which sometimes causes them to feel anxious, and then all the extra attention they are getting in that moment is only continuing to reinforce that state of nervousness. Although we may have the best intentions to make them feel better, we are keeping them in a nervous state of mind...

Physical exercise is great and an important part in your dog's life. But that is only half of the equation. Your pup is a very...