Ralston Valley Canine

★ 4.9 · 323 Google reviews·Pet boarding·Arvada, CO
Ralston Valley Canine, Arvada
BoardingDaycare
Dogs Away score9.8 /10Exceptional · 323 reviews · top 3% in Denver
Sources
Behind the 9.8
Reviews read
323 on Google
Average stars
4.90 ★
Rank
#1 of 48 in Denver
Ratings as of
July–October 2026
See the reviews on Google ↗
Published rate$38 /nightFrom their website, 2026-07-07
Sources
Behind the $38
Source
Ralston Valley Canine’s own website
Checked on
2026-07-07
Rate type
First dog, standard night
“Overnight Boarding $38 standard, or $44 XL / night”
Open their price page ↗

Ralston Valley Canine is a pet boarding in Arvada, CO, offering boarding & daycare. It scores 9.8/10 (exceptional) from 323 Google reviews averaging 4.9 stars — #1 of 48 in Denver. Its website lists boarding from $38–$44 per night. Of the 27 policies we check, its website states 4.

Top 3% in Denver#1 of 48 by Dogs Away score, from 323 reviews.
Staff on site overnightStated on the facility’s own website.
Outdoor access: indoor outdoor runPer the facility’s website.
Publishes its ratesQuoted below with a link to the source page.

About this place

Ralston Valley Canine in Arvada, CO offers private suites, on-site staff around the clock, and 65 years of combined dog training and boarding expertise under one roof. Boarding, grooming, and board & train programs all built on positive reinforcement and genuine care. Your dog is in good hands here.

From the business’s public profile.

Key facts

Services
BoardingDaycareTrainingGrooming Confirmed on their own website
Type
Dedicated facility
Boarding rate
$38–$44/night
Daycare rate
Not published
Open 24 hours
No
Rank in Denver
#1 of 48
Google rating
★4.9 (323)
From downtown
10.7 mi
Neighborhood
Cameo Estates
Profile claimed on Google
Yes

Policies & requirements

4/27

4 of the 27 policies owners ask about are published on their website.Checked on their website, 2026-08-06. Open a policy to see their exact words.

Admission requirements1 of 6 published
Temperament evaluationNot required
Their words
“[Dogs] are never left unattended with other dogs, an interview is not required. We accept all breeds and do not requi[re]”ralstonvalleycanine.com/
Operations3 of 21 published
Staff on site overnightYes — a person is on site
Their words
“Two employees live on site and perform nightly bedtime checks”ralstonvalleycanine.com/
Outdoor accessIndoor outdoor run
Their words
“Every suite - individual indoor and outdoor space with door access between the two areas.”ralstonvalleycanine.com/
Photo / report-card updatesYes
Their words
“Report Card included”ralstonvalleycanine.com/
Show 23 policies not published on their website
Vaccinations requiredNot published on their website
Bordetella lead timeNot published on their website
Fecal / parasite testNot published on their website
Spay / neuterNot published on their website
Vaccination recordsNot published on their website
Staff-to-dog ratioNot published on their website
Maximum playgroup sizeNot published on their website
Staff certificationNot published on their website
Play modelNot published on their website
Groups separated byNot published on their website
Time out of their roomNot published on their website
Solo care for dogs who skip group playNot published on their website
HousingNot published on their website
CapacityNot published on their website
Climate controlNot published on their website
Live cameras for ownersNot published on their website
ToursNot published on their website
Injury / fight policyNot published on their website
Veterinary accessNot published on their website
Administers medicationNot published on their website
FeedingNot published on their website
AvailabilityNot published on their website
Online bookingNot published on their website

Policies change, so confirm anything that matters when you book. Items marked “described by reviewers” come from customers, not from the facility.

Score & reviews

9.8ExceptionalDogs Away score
5 ★307
4 ★8
3 ★2
2 ★1
1 ★5
★ 4.90Google average
323reviews behind the score
★ 4.59Denver average

Higher is better. A score backed by more reviews is more reliable. Read the reviews on Google Maps. Data as of July–October 2026.

What reviewers mention most

grooming 92kind staff 34dog kennel 21dog training 9nail trim 6board and train program 5dog bath 4leash pulling 2

Topics extracted from public review text, with the number of reviews that mention each.

Booking terms & safety

Handling & correction
Board and train program uses no e-collars or pinch collarsStated on their website

In the facility’s own words, summarized. Confirm when you book.

Price history

Published rate for the same product as today, from archived copies of the facility’s own rate page.
YearBoardingDaycareSource
2022$30–$35/night—Archived page, 2022-10-03
2023$35–$38/night—Archived page, 2023-09-25
2024$36–$39/night—Archived page, 2024-10-11
2025$38–$44/night—Archived page, 2025-12-13
Now$38–$44/night—Their website, 2026-07-07

First-dog standard rate, lower end of any range. How this feeds the market trend: Dogs Away Boarding Price Index.

Hours

Mon
8 AM–6 PM
Tue
8 AM–6 PM
Wed
8 AM–6 PM
Thu
8 AM–6 PM
Fri
8 AM–6 PM
Sat
8 AM–6 PM
Sun
10–11:30 AM, 6–7:30 PM

From the public profile, July–October 2026. Drop-off and pick-up windows can be narrower; holiday hours vary.

For travelers

DEN · Denver International
24.8 mi
Weekday hours span
8 AM – 6 PM
Open Sunday
Yes

Straight-line miles, not driving distance. Hours span from the public profile; confirm drop-off and pick-up windows before a flight.

Location

12975 W 80th Ave, Arvada, CO 80005

10.7 miles from downtown Denver · Cameo Estates · Get directions

Amenities & details

Wheelchair accessible entranceWheelchair accessible parking lot

Self-reported on the business’s public profile.

Questions about Ralston Valley Canine

What services does Ralston Valley Canine offer?
Ralston Valley Canine is listed as a pet boarding service in Arvada, CO, offering boarding, daycare.
How much does Ralston Valley Canine charge?
Its website lists overnight boarding at $38–$44 per night (first-dog standard rate, checked 2026-07-07). Holiday surcharges and add-ons vary; confirm when booking. The Denver median published boarding rate is $61/night.
Is someone on site overnight at Ralston Valley Canine?
Yes — a person is on site, according to the facility's own website.
How does Ralston Valley Canine compare with other Denver facilities?
It ranks #1 of 48 in the Denver index by Dogs Away score (9.8/10, exceptional), based on 323 Google reviews averaging 4.9 stars.

Cite this record

Facts on this page are sourced line by line. To reference it:

Ralston Valley Canine, Arvada, CO. Dogs Away facility record, 2026-08-06. https://dogsaway.co/denver-co/ralston-valley-canine/

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