Ruffin Inn provides luxury dog boarding for Big Lake, MN families at our eight-acre facility in Buffalo, MN. About 25 minutes from Big Lake, MN. Big Lake families are used to commuting, so a calm twenty-five-minute drive to a better boarding facility is an easy trade. Ruffin Inn gives Sherburne County dogs eight acres and private suites instead of a row of runs. Private suites, supervised group play, and frequent photo updates have earned 5.0 stars across 360+ Google reviews. We also offer daycare, grooming, training, and cat boarding.
Boarding for Big Lake families
Plenty of Big Lake folks already drive for work, often on the Northstar line or down Highway 10, so the run to Buffalo through Monticello feels routine. They board with us for travel and bring dogs in before trips out of town. The reward for the drive is space: open yards, supervised play, and quiet private suites at night.
Why Big Lake dog owners choose Ruffin Inn
- Space worth the commute. Big Lake families drive anyway. The payoff here is eight acres and private suites, a real step up from the nearest runs.
- Luxury boarding environment. Private suites with solid sheetrock or glass walls, group play yards, and raised cots. No chain-link cages, same standards every day.
- Frequent photo updates. More than 5,500 families follow our Facebook for frequent photos. You'll see your dog while they're with us.
- Most-reviewed in Sherburne County. 5.0 stars across 360+ Google reviews from Big Lake and beyond.
Getting here from Big Lake
About 25 minutes from Big Lake, southwest on Highway 10 through Monticello to Buffalo. Southwest of Big Lake, an easy run on Highway 10 toward Monticello.
Questions from Big Lake families
Is it worth driving from Big Lake when closer kennels exist?
Big Lake families think so. The roughly twenty-five-minute drive down Highway 10 buys eight acres, private suites with solid walls, and supervised group play, which the closest options can't match.
How far is Ruffin Inn from Big Lake, MN?
Ruffin Inn is approximately 25 minutes from Big Lake, MN, at 2667 Dague Ave NE in Buffalo. About 25 minutes from Big Lake, southwest on Highway 10 through Monticello to Buffalo.
Do you board dogs from Big Lake?
Yes. Many Big Lake families board their dogs with us. Pet families across Sherburne County and the surrounding 50 miles choose Ruffin Inn for the luxury boarding environment and the frequent photo updates.
Is Ruffin Inn a luxury boarding facility?
Yes. Every boarding dog gets a private suite with solid sheetrock or glass walls and a raised cot, plays in open group yards with trained handlers, and takes a midday nap break. No chain-link cages or jail-like runs anywhere on the property.
What vaccinations do you require?
Rabies, DHPP (distemper combo), and Bordetella, with Bordetella administered at least 7 days before the first stay. Same requirements for boarding, daycare, grooming, and training.
Can I tour the facility before my dog stays?
Yes. We have an open-door tour policy. Drop in during business hours, or schedule a tour through our booking portal. Tours typically take 10 to 15 minutes.
How much does dog boarding cost?
Boarding starts at $49 per night for the first dog as one all-inclusive rate, with 30% off each additional dog from the same family. See our rates page for current pricing on all services.
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Book your Big Lake dog's first stay
New families get a quick orientation visit before the first overnight.
Or call (763) 682-4247