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Ralston Valley Canine

Name: Ralston Valley Canine
Address: 12975 W 80th Ave, Arvada, CO 80005, Arvada, CO, 80005.0, US
Telephone: +1 303-423-2243
Rating: 4.9

12975 W 80th Ave, Arvada, CO 80005

4.9

319 Google reviews

Live webcamStaff overnightOutdoor yardAccepts puppiesReactive breeds OKMedication adminGroomingTrainingOvernight potty breaksOnline booking

Overview

Ralston Valley Canine is a family-owned boarding and training facility in Arvada, Colorado with over 40 years of experience. They offer boarding, daycare, board & train programs, and grooming services with a unique partnership with Terroux Dog Training. The facility features individual indoor/outdoor suites for each dog, 24/7 video monitoring, live-in staff, and requires no temperament test, accepting all breeds.

Amenities & Policies

Cage-free

WebcamLive stream

Staff overnight

Outdoor yard

Pool / water play

Small dog area

Accepts puppies5+ months

Reactive breeds

Medication admin

Grooming

Training

Climate controlled

Overnight potty breaks

Online booking

Spay/neuter required

Temperament test

Required vaccinations: Rabies, DHPP

Policies & Details

Hours & Billing

Drop-off hours:8am

Pick-up hours:5:45pm Mon-Sat, 6pm Fri

Checkout time:12pm

Billing method:Per night

Cancellation & Deposits

Cancellation penalty:Deposit required for peak periods, call to check availability

Deposit required — Deposit required for peak periods

Care & Play

Group play

Solo play

Daily updates — Free

Comfort items allowed

Feeding policy:Owner provides food

Safety & Emergency

Emergency vet protocol:Nearby clinic

Emergency vet cost:Facility

Extras

Multi-dog discount — 10% discount second dog same suite, 50% Playtime discount when 2nd dog outdoor playtime together

Owner operated

What Reviews Say

293 reviews analyzed

Ralston Valley Canine is highly regarded for its specialized 'no-group-play' philosophy, making it a premier choice for reactive or anxious dogs who thrive in individual environments. The facility excels in professional grooming and intensive board-and-train programs, with specific staff members frequently praised by name for their expertise. While a few isolated incidents regarding kennel cough and grooming accidents exist, the owner's highly active and transparent communication demonstrates a strong commitment to pet safety and customer satisfaction.

Cleanliness

4.9

Drop-off / pickup

4.9

Dog happiness

4.8

Staff

4.8

Facility

4.7

Communication

4.7

Value

4.6

Safety

4.5

People love

Exceptional Training Results(15)Grooming Quality (Anthony/Amber/Alisha)(45)Peace of Mind for Reactive/Anxious Dogs(12)

Staff shoutouts

Amber(14 mentions)Alisha(13 mentions)Sara(10 mentions)Anthony(6 mentions)Janine(8 mentions)

Worth noting

Grooming injury

“Groomer injured my dog while grooming her.”

Health/Sanitation (Kennel Cough/Urine smell)

“Our dog smelled so badly of urine upon pickup... Our dog also ended up with kennel cough only 3 days later.”

Lack of group play(3 mentions)

“I was disappointed in the militant approach that means dogs can’t play with each other.”

Grooming wait times/interpretation(2 mentions)

“took them 5hrs to do my 6lb puppy shitzu... my grooming instructions were ignored.”

Owner replies to 100% of reviewsAvg response: 1dwarm tone28 repeat customers

State Licensed

Colorado PACFA Registry

Registered with Colorado Dept. of Agriculture

Licensed for: pet boarding and/or training

License valid through Mar 2027

Cross-referenced with Colorado’s Pet Animal Care Facilities Act (PACFA) database. This facility holds an active state license.

IBPSA Member

Industry Association

Verified member of IBPSA

International pet services standards

Cross-referenced with IBPSA’s member directory.

Top Rated

4.9 stars from 319+ reviews

This facility has earned a Top Rated badge for maintaining a 4.9-star rating across 319 reviews.

At a Glance

Google rating

4.9/ 5

Review score

4.7/ 5

Amenities10 of 14

Reviews319

Repeat customersNumber of reviews that mention returning or being a regular customer.28

Min puppy age

5 months

Pricing

Boarding

$38–$44/night

Daycare

$38/day

Contact

Visit Website +1 303-423-2243 12975 W 80th Ave, Arvada, CO 80005

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