Another Ruff Day, Inc

Larry is absolutely amazing. He took care of my dog for a little over two years, until recently when I moved to Nashville. He would pick up Bogey every day (M-​F) and take him to the dog beach for two hours, or in the winter they’d run around on the golf course. I’d get home from work to a happy, worn out pup.
Larry also will watch dogs overnight, which was a lifesaver when I had to go on business trips. My dog is my baby, and so I’m really particular about who I have take care of him, and I can honestly say I trust Larry like family.

I have not used this service, however I have observed Larry and his dogs for years at Montrose beach. He comes daily with 5,6,7, dogs. Watches and plays with every one of his clients intensely. Gets them active when they just want to lay around. Protects them, swims with them, keeps them well mannered. Never taking his eye off any of them for hours.
I can’t say enough good things about Larry and his services. If I wasn’t retired, and unable to care for my pets while working, I would not hesitate to call another ruff day.
He is wonderful with his client’s and I wish the owners could see him in action. 5 stars!!!
And give him a big bonus, as no one deserves it more.

I couldn’t write enough great things about Larry and his service! I have a black lab June who is high energy and obsessed with swimming and playing catch. He took her out every Tuesday and Thursday and she would be beat for the next two days. I could go to work for long hours knowing that she was getting a great time out with Larry and the other dogs. Larry was always in touch, sending pictures from the day and updating how everything went. It was so great to know that she was in such wonderful hands! I just had to move for school and we (definitely June!) are sorely missing our Tuesday and Thursday activities! 100% recommend!

It’s been about a year since our Schnoodle joined Larry’s pack and this review is long overdue. Simply put, Norman worships Larry. When Larry shows up he runs to the door and greets him with unadulterated joy. As a doggie mom, I love that Norman gets to be a dog, to run around in wide open spaces and play fetch, to go swimming in the summer. He comes home dry and clean and best of all, exhausted. What a life. I would recommend Larry to anyone. He clearly loves dogs and provides a great service for those of us who can’t exercise our dogs enough on our own. Dog walking, puh. It’s simply not even a comparison to what my dog gets for two to three hours each day he goes with Larry.

I have seen Larry in action with his «pack.» I take my dog Luna to Montrose beach dog park. I have bumped in to Larry at this beach several times. He is so great with the dogs… truly a dog whisperer. All the dogs he cares for listen to him and seem happy to just be around him. I can see he enjoys his line of work. I’ve noticed he knows each dog individually and treats them all with loving care. I am always amazed how the dogs just line for him when leaving the beach. They sure love to get dried off with a towel and pet by Larry. I have been a professional groomer for seven years. In all my career I have only seen a hand full of real dog lovers… who take exceptional care of the animals… he is one of these people. I would trust Larry to care for my Luna (Gordon Setter) anyday!
–Ashlee
Groomer at Soggy Paws Uptown

My dog Gus has been going with Larry for about 2 years now and I have had nothing but extremely positive things to say. Gus goes with Larry for both lake walks and boarding when we are away. When Gus is with Larry I know he is in totally capable hands and on beach days he comes home absolutely exhausted. Larry is extremely responsible with his pack and understands each of his dogs both individually and within the pack.
I frequently bring Gus to the beach on my days off and have seen Larry and his pack first hand. He is first and foremost 100% invested in the dogs and their well being. The dogs listen to him as the pack leader and ABSOLUTELY ADORE him. I never see Gus as excited as when he sees Larry. I would trust Larry with Gus under any circumstances. I completely recommend all of his services to dog owners for all types of dogs. He is EXCELLENT!

Larry has been taking care of our dog for about 2 years now and it’s been nothing short of wonderful. Larry is one of the most caring individual’s I’ve ever met, taking such pride in ensuring each dog has an excellent experience, and comes home happy and healthy. He’s timely, responsive and responsible, truly reliable, and deliveries top notch service for both the dogs and their owners.
The only downside is that my dog is always waaay more excited to see Larry than he is to see me. I can live with that.

My dog Ellie & I have been going to the beach several days a week for the last 4 yrs or so. We’ve known Larry & his pack for almost 3 yrs. Larry is responsible, attentive & very much a leader with his dogs. Larry’s dogs have a tremendous amount of respect for him which is earned because he knows how to interact with dogs.
Larry’s first priority is watching his dogs, playing & making sure they get enough exercise. While we all enjoy visiting with Larry, his first priority is the dogs. He is very respectful of others at the beach & always thoughtful if someone has a dog with issues. I appreciate that he brings his own toys for his dogs. I grow tired of people who don’t bring toys for their dogs & then their dog steals my dogs ball.
Larry is top notch & I would recommend him 110%. I see him several times a week & have never seen anything but positive, constructive leadership.

If you want to see the proof about how great Another Ruff Day is with dogs then come see my Cash (11 month old, 145 lb, Great Dane) greet Larry at the door with excitement. He simply loves Larry Rose, the owner of Another Ruff Day. Point blank I trust him without hesitation in any circumstance to do what is best for Cash when he is in his care.
Larry is very strict about making sure all dogs work well and get along before they are allowed to join his pack. Cash not only was interviewed but he also went through an orientation process to slowly get introduced to different dogs to make sure that the Larry’s pack remained in balance. Cash is taken daily for several hours to the dog beach and played hard to exhaustion, unlike many service providers that stand and talk to other instead of taking care of the their dogs. Larry is always engaged and active in what is going with and around the pack.
I love my pup unconditionally and I take great concern in his care. There is no one that will love and care for your dog like Larry. You will see that is true the moment your pup meets him. I highly recommend Another Ruff Day without hesitation and from personal experience of working with the company.

Larry has been the best! I have been using Happy Tails for over a year and he has helped me so much. The days when Larry takes Zion, I am freed up. Zion gets so excited when he sees Larry. It is so adorable. Larry is so reponsible. He is extremely punctual as well. Zion comes home exhausted which I love! Larry is the best dog walker!

I’ve been using Happy Tails for about 6 months. Larry is the BEST! Oz, my 13 year old Golden gets more excited to see Larry when he comes to get him than me.
Oz has the best time either from going on walks or to the beach for hours.
Larry is 100% responsible, reliable and trustworthy.
I would recommend Happy Tails to anyone and everyone!!!

I’ve been really thrilled with Happy Tails Chicago — the dog beach outings and walks are great for our 4-​year-​old akita mix. she always comes home exhausted from running around the beach, playing fetch and swimming.
Larry is really reliable and it’s always him with the dogs. I didnt like that other services seemed to always have someone different coming into the house.
Highly recommend Happy Tails Chicago — great exercise and training for the pups and price is good for pickup and dropoffs.