# Dog-Friendly Social Clubs New York's Ruff Club Lets Pet Owners Mingle With Man's Best Friend By Jana Pijak | Published 2015-03-18 | Lifestyle Source: Trend Hunter, https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/ruff-club References: [ruffclub](http://ruffclub.com/) Ruff Club is a New York social club that targets pet owners with a love for dogs. This dog-friendly social space is located in a 100 year-old tavern and offers an abundance of convenient services like doggie daycare and cagefree boarding. If you're looking to connect with other dog lovers in NYC, Ruff Club is the place for you. The club offers free Wi-Fi and coffee beverages that are locally roasted and is a safe and inviting place to leave one's pet while travelling abroad. Moreover, the space also is also home to Pup Club, a training program that addresses dog issues like chewing, separation anxiety and house training. In addition to dog care and training services, the social club's other events include fundraisers, health and wellness happy hour and dog-friendly pool parties. ## Trend Insights (Trend Hunter) - Score: 3.0/10 - Popularity: 40% | Activity: 41% | Freshness: 8% - Audience gender: 50% men, 50% women - Primary generations: Millennial, Gen X - Top markets: North America, Europe, Asia ## Categories [Trend Hunter](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends) > [Lifestyle](https://www.trendhunter.com/lifestyle) > [Pets](https://www.trendhunter.com/pets) ## Key Themes ### What Makes This Trend Stand Out - **Pet-friendly Social Clubs:** Creating inviting spaces for pet owners to connect with each other and their furry friends. - **Doggie Daycare Services:** Offering cage-free boarding and other convenient pet care services to Manhattanites on the go. - **Canine Training Programs:** Training programs that address common dog issues like separation anxiety, problem barking, chewing, and house training. ### Sectors Adopting This - **Hospitality:** Creating social clubs and services that cater to pet owners. - **Pet Care:** Expanding the dog care industry by offering convenient services like doggie daycare and training programs. - **Events and Festivals:** Organizing dog-friendly events like health and wellness hours, fundraisers, and pool parties. ## Related on Trend Hunter - [Canine Sniffing Workshops](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/sniff-n-seek.md) - [Dog-Friendly Cafe Experiences](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/snow-pawttage.md) - [Connective Canine Apps](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/dog-park-app.md) - [Breed-Specific Puppy Pop-Ups](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/royal-canin-cafe-frenchie.md) - [On-Demand Dog Daycare](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/dogdrop.md) - [Canine-Centric Meetup Apps](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/canine-centric-meetup-app.md) - [Puppy Enrichment Events](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/central-bark-puppy-hour.md) - [Pet-and-Owner Salons](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/short-bark-and-sides.md) - [Dog-Friendly Tasting Menus](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/dogue.md)