Don't let your dog be without a costume this Halloween, steal these ideas! Halloween is such a special holiday. It's all about fun, silliness and costumes, and we don't have too worry too much about buying presents and impressing our in-laws. Your dog wants to be a part of the fun too! Don't let Halloween arrive without a costume for your furry bestie. We've been lucky enough to see a TON of Halloween costumes at Camp Ruff It this year, especially with the addition of our Dog

Who says Halloween is just for people? Way back in the day... like last year... Halloween was just for people. Kids who liked to dress up and trick-or-treat, college students who liked to party with jell-o shots at frat parties and adults who just want to relive their younger years and go to bed at a decent hour. While we sometimes saw people dress up their dogs, that was the extent of the Halloween fun for our furry friends. This year, there's a new spook in town and it's en

It's time for you to stretch and fall in love with a new pup or two at one of these Illinois puppy yoga events this fall. We are busy people these days. We know we should do more for our mental health, that we should exercise, relax, drink water and spend time with people and animals that we love. But, life gets in the way and we don't always check those items off of our to-do lists. We have an idea for you though... sign up for a puppy yoga class and then you'll get a ton of

When the world is full of stress, there are only a few things we have control over that we know will immediately boost our mood... and one of them is dressing our dogs up for Halloween. Happy October. I don't know how we got here because I'm pretty sure it was July 25th like last week but somehow the days are getting shorter and the nights are getting colder. Sure, when January comes around we're all going to complain, but until then we have the most fun time of the entire ye

Whether it's a birthday, a gotcha day or what pet owners think might be their dog's birthday, they are celebrating - in a big way! When's your dog's birthday? My first dog, Chanel, was born on January 4, 1994 and my second dog, Sonny was born on September 1, 2004. We would celebrate Chanel's birthday with a frozen dog ice cream bar, maybe the name will come to me, but chances are they don't make them anymore. It was a freezie-pup or something, and she loved them almost as muc

Your dog will love these Enrichment mats

We are just a few days away from the actual first day of summer, but here at Camp Ruff It, we are already SO ready for the season!

On Friday, May 29th, we turned the disco ball on at Camp Ruff It to welcome our campers to our 3rd annual Camp Ruff It prom. It was everything we dreamed and more. We knew it would be a blast (it always is!) but we didn't know how many of our campers would want to be a part of this year's festivities! We broke records welcoming these dazzling ladies and stud muffin pups to the Camp Ruff It red carpet, presented them with perfect pup prom snacks and drinks and had an inc

There are some businesses you partner with because they’re a good fit. And then there are the ones that feel personal. Neer Beer is that for us. Jason, the owner, is a close family friend and someone we genuinely respect. When he opened Neer Beer in downtown Wheaton this past fall, we were so excited to see it come to life. And after spending time there, it’s easy to understand why it’s already becoming such a special place in the community. Neer Beer is a non-alcoholic bottl

Your backyard may feel like a safe haven for your pets, but it can hide some serious dangers.

It's hard to believe our 2nd Annual Camp Ruff It Prom is just a few weeks away! Last year we had the time of our lives and we can't wait to share the fun!

Here’s a step-by-step guide to help you and your furry friend prepare for their first day at doggie daycare!