The BarnYard Pet Ranch
17776 Hwy 82 Access Rd, Carbondale, CO 81623
Overview
The BarnYard Pet Ranch is a family-owned pet resort in Carbondale, CO, operating since 2010 and located adjacent to Alpine Animal Hospital. They offer dog boarding ($44.95/night), dog daycare ($34.95/day), and grooming services, with amenities including climate-controlled accommodations, four outdoor play yards, splash pools, and activity packages with supervised group play, photo updates, and extra attention.
Amenities & Policies
Required vaccinations: Bordetella, Rabies, Distemper
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What Reviews Say
79 reviews analyzedThe BarnYard Pet Ranch is a highly popular dog daycare and boarding facility in the valley, with the vast majority of reviews being 5 stars praising the staff, the happiness of the dogs, and the clean facility. Many customers highlight the loving and professional staff, the excitement of their dogs to arrive, and the photo updates that provide peace of mind. However, there are recurring complaints about safety issues, including dogs returned with injuries and illnesses such as kennel cough and pneumonia without notification. Cost concerns also appear, with one reviewer noting the advertised price is lower than actual costs. While most owners have positive experiences, a minority report serious incidents that point to potential supervision problems. Overall, the facility is beloved by many, but safety and communication issues regarding injuries and pricing transparency detract from an otherwise stellar reputation.
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Dogs returned with injuries and illness without notification
โUpon picking them up I noticed dried blood on one of my dogs back. Then I found a couple nice puncture wounds. It was never brought to my attention that my dog was attacked by another dog.โ
Dog returned with kennel cough or pneumonia
โMy other dog came home with a bad case of kennel cough.โ
Aggressive or unsocial dogs locked away without proper accommodation
โThey're the ONLY kennel I have seen that if dogs are nervous or rough with other dogs they just lock them away and call the owners to pick them up.โ
Dogs sent home with injuries not explained until owner inquiry
โI picked up my dog and he had a large bloody and infected bite taken out of his neck. I couldn't believe I wasn't called or informed.โ
Pricing and hidden fees(3 mentions)
โWebsites shows 'Dog boarding starts at only $44.95 per night.' Became $59 a night, and then need to add enrichment packages to let them play at $14 a day.โ
Lack of supervision leading to injuries(2 mentions)
โI picked my dog up and he had an incredible limp and swelling in his leg. I asked the staff what happened and all they said was he ran into one of the hard pipes in the play yard.โ
Poor customer service or unresponsiveness(2 mentions)
โI have reached out with emails and phone calls and being ignored for a week straight.โ
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Top Rated
4.6 stars from 79+ reviews
This facility has earned a Top Rated badge for maintaining a 4.6-star rating across 79 reviews.
At a Glance
Pricing
Boarding
$59.95โ$44.95/night
Daycare
$34.95/day
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