Cottonwood Ranch And Kennel
39794 Cottonwood Creek Rd, Crawford, CO 81415
Overview
Cottonwood Ranch and Kennel is a dog boarding, training, and grooming facility located on a 322-acre ranch in Crawford, Colorado. The facility specializes in positive reinforcement training, with programs costing $2,700/month (including boarding) and catering to dogs of all breeds and ages. The ranch features expansive outdoor areas, ponds for water play, staff presence 24/7, and accommodates special dietary and medical needs. They offer weekly updates, personalized training handoffs, and have testimonials indicating extensive experience with challenging dogs.
Amenities & Policies
Required vaccinations: Bordetella, Rabies, Distemper, Parvovirus
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Hours & Billing
Cancellation & Deposits
Care & Play
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What Reviews Say
46 reviews analyzedCottonwood Ranch and Kennel is highly polarized, though overwhelmingly positive for long-term clients who praise Ted Hoff as a 'dog whisperer' with exceptional training skills and a beautiful facility. However, a small but significant cluster of 1-star reviews reports alarming issues including medical neglect (failure to give meds), poor sanitation, and dogs returning in poor physical or emotional condition. Prospective clients should weigh the decades of glowing testimonials against these specific, high-severity red flags regarding hygiene and medication protocols.
People love
Staff shoutouts
Worth noting
Medical neglect and hygiene failure
“none of his prescription medications, supplements, oil, or probiotics had been administered... My dog returned dirty and skinny.”
Allegations of verbal aggression/unprofessionalism
“Then 'Ted' was verbally aggressive toward me and told me i should kill my dog.”
Health/Sanitation concerns (Giardia/Infection)
“our dog came home with severe diarrhea, which our vet diagnosed as Giardiasis.”
Lack of medication administration(2 mentions)
“I included his food and meds... I opened the container to learn that none of his prescription medications... had been administered.”
Poor hygiene upon return(3 mentions)
“caked with feces and urine, and had lost significant weight in two weeks.”
Ineffective training/Anxiety(2 mentions)
“our dog learned relatively nothing during his stay other than more poor behaviors. He now barks constantly... which he DID NOT do prior.”
Top Rated
4.6 stars from 46+ reviews
This facility has earned a Top Rated badge for maintaining a 4.6-star rating across 46 reviews.
At a Glance
Min puppy age
6 months
Pricing
Boarding
$50/night
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