--- title: "Ralston Valley Canine — Denver, CO" url: "https://dogsaway.co/denver-co/ralston-valley-canine/" updated: "2026-08-06" data_pulled: "2026-07-07" census_at: "2026-08-06" source: "Dogs Away — public Google Business profile (identity, rating) + Dogs Away disclosure census of the facility's own website" license: "All rights reserved. Read and cite freely. No bulk copying. (https://dogsaway.co/terms/)" attribution: "Source: Dogs Away (dogsaway.co)" --- # Ralston Valley Canine Pet boarding service in Arvada, CO — part of the Dogs Away index of dog boarding and daycare in Denver, CO (https://dogsaway.co/denver-co/). **★4.9 from 323 Google reviews, Dogs Away score 9.8/10.** The Dogs Away score is a Bayesian-adjusted Google rating on a 0–10 scale (prior weight 25 reviews at the 4.669 network mean). ## Facts - **Services:** boarding, daycare, training, grooming - **Address:** 12975 W 80th Ave, Arvada, CO 80005 - **Phone:** (303) 423-2243 - **Website:** http://www.ralstonvalleycanine.com/ - **Google Maps profile (verify):** https://www.google.com/maps/search/?api=1&query=Ralston%20Valley%20Canine&query_place_id=ChIJsTMqaimPa4cRlH_dIA8Jamw ## Hours | Day | Hours | | --- | --- | | Monday | 8 AM–6 PM | | Tuesday | 8 AM–6 PM | | Wednesday | 8 AM–6 PM | | Thursday | 8 AM–6 PM | | Friday | 8 AM–6 PM | | Saturday | 8 AM–6 PM | | Sunday | 10–11:30 AM, 6–7:30 PM | ## Booking terms, safety and care - **Handling & correction:** Board and train program uses no e-collars or pinch collars — facility's words: "No e-collars (shock, remote, stimulation, tap, tens, etc. . .), and no pinch collars." (https://www.ralstonvalleycanine.com/services) ## For travelers - **DEN** (Denver International): 24.8 miles, straight line - **Weekday hours span:** 8 AM to 6 PM - **Open Sunday:** yes Hours from the public business profile; drop-off and pick-up windows can be narrower. ## Published rates - **Overnight boarding:** $38–$44 per night (first dog, standard rate) > “Overnight Boarding $38 standard, or $44 XL / night” Source: https://www.ralstonvalleycanine.com/services — checked July 7, 2026. ## Disclosure record Publishes 4 of 27 checked policies on its own website (census August 6, 2026). "Not published" is a fact about the website on that date, not a claim about the facility's practice. ### Admission requirements - **Vaccinations required:** Not published on their website as of August 6, 2026 - **Bordetella lead time:** Not published on their website as of August 6, 2026 - **Fecal / parasite test:** Not published on their website as of August 6, 2026 - **Spay / neuter:** Not published on their website as of August 6, 2026 - **Temperament evaluation:** Not required > “[Dogs] are never left unattended with other dogs, an interview is not required. We accept all breeds and do not requi[re]” — https://www.ralstonvalleycanine.com/ - **Vaccination records:** Not published on their website as of August 6, 2026 ### Operations - **Staff on site overnight:** Yes — a person is on site > “Two employees live on site and perform nightly bedtime checks” — https://www.ralstonvalleycanine.com/ - **Staff-to-dog ratio:** Not published on their website as of August 6, 2026 - **Maximum playgroup size:** Not published on their website as of August 6, 2026 - **Staff certification:** Not published on their website as of August 6, 2026 - **Play model:** Not published on their website as of August 6, 2026 - **Groups separated by:** Not published on their website as of August 6, 2026 - **Time out of their room:** Not published on their website as of August 6, 2026 - **Solo care for dogs who skip group play:** Not published on their website as of August 6, 2026 - **Housing:** Not published on their website as of August 6, 2026 - **Outdoor access:** Indoor outdoor run > “Every suite - individual indoor and outdoor space with door access between the two areas.” — https://www.ralstonvalleycanine.com/ - **Capacity:** Not published on their website as of August 6, 2026 - **Climate control:** Not published on their website as of August 6, 2026 - **Live cameras for owners:** Not published on their website as of August 6, 2026 - **Photo / report-card updates:** Yes > “Report Card included” — https://www.ralstonvalleycanine.com/ - **Tours:** Not published on their website as of August 6, 2026 - **Injury / fight policy:** Not published on their website as of August 6, 2026 - **Veterinary access:** Not published on their website as of August 6, 2026 - **Administers medication:** Not published on their website as of August 6, 2026 - **Feeding:** Not published on their website as of August 6, 2026 - **Availability:** Not published on their website as of August 6, 2026 - **Online booking:** Not published on their website as of August 6, 2026 ## Licensing - **State license:** active — Pet Boarding and/or Training; Pet Handler; Pet Grooming Facility - Primary Facility Owner, expires 3/2/2027 > “Ralston Valley Canine (dba Ralston Valley Canine) — Pet Boarding and/or Training; Pet Handler; Pet Grooming Facility - Primary Facility Owner, expires 3/2/2027” — https://ag.colorado.gov/animal-welfare/pet-animal-care-facilities-act-pacfa/active-pacfa-facilities A state license is not a quality rating; Dogs Away does not assess compliance. ## How to cite Ralston Valley Canine, Arvada, CO. 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