Ralston Valley Canine - Grooming, Boarding, Training

11/08/2024

Sunday yard work at RVC

23/06/2024

Mishka at play on a summer day

23/06/2024

Gryffin helping build more dog beds 😆

23/06/2024

23/06/2024

ATTENTION! FOXTAIL SEASON is upon us! July - October.
Find them along hiking trails, parks, near lakes with tall weeds, open spaces, and overgrown lawns. When the plants dry, they shed their seeds which are arrow-shaped allowing the seed to dig in and continue to dig in between your dog's toes, ears, nose, and get stuck in their coat making their way down into their skin. Check between your pup's paw pads, regularly brush coats and feel around for FOXTAIL seeds and remove them. If you can't remove it, it's time to see your veterinarian. Not treated can lead to infection.

22/06/2024

Planning to travel with your dog internationally?
From August 1, 2024, Onward: WHAT YOUR DOG NEEDS TO ENTER (RE-ENTER) THE UNITED STATES. Starting on August 1, 2024, dogs entering or returning to the United States must meet new, specific requirements depending on where they have been in the 6 months before entering the U.S. and where they received their rabies vaccines (if required).
Follow this link to CDC.gov for details --> https://www.cdc.gov/importation/bringing-an-animal-into-the-united-states/dogs-entering-us-after-august-1.html

21/05/2024

RECALLED bags were sold at Walmarts in Arkansas, Oklahoma, Louisiana and Texas. “…potential presence of loose metal pieces in the bag.”

https://www.usatoday.com/story/money/2024/05/20/pedigree-dog-food-bags-recall-metal/73778786007/

23/03/2024

https://www.terrouxdogtraining.com/post/socialization-critical-for-puppies

"The Primary and most important time for puppy socialization is the first 3months of life." (American Veterinary Society of Animal Behavior, https://avsab.org/resources/position-statements/) The AVSAB Position Statement on Puppy Socialization has not changed since it's writing, and we think for good...

22/03/2024

https://www.ralstonvalleycanine.com/post/who-s-peeking-over-the-fence-at-rvc

It's "Woody!" Our mascot welcoming you to RVC and helping to keep an eye on things -- this beautiful chainsawed and hand-carved sculpture created by Faye Braaten (a/k/a "The Chainsaw Mama)). This used to be what was left of an old tree we had to mostly cut down for safety and the RVC staff had the i...

03/02/2024

Molly working with "Play-Doh" in board & train

24/12/2023

https://www.fda.gov/safety/recalls-market-withdrawals-safety-alerts/blue-ridge-beef-issues-voluntary-recall-blue-ridge-beef-kitten-grind-blue-ridge-kitten-mix-and-blue

Blue Ridge Beef is recalling all lot numbers and used by dates between N24 1124 to N24 1224 of their 2 lb log of Kitten Grind UPC 8 54298 00101 6; 2lb log of Kitten Mix UPC 8 54298 00143 6 and their 2lb log of Puppy Mix UPC 8 54298 00169 6 due to contamination of Salmonella and Listeria monocytogene

09/12/2023

https://www.facebook.com/GoldenPawsAnimalHospital/posts/pfbid0PBmEoiaW1kVSRYHTXTM8fsWZTX8aFA9iqoDM3JnFR5CvUAxsmjepjS6se2MaHZ2kl

29/11/2023

Honestly mom, we did not get into the powdered sugar. We were just being good boys watching you make cookies…

15/11/2023

Thanksgiving scraps quick tips!
The BIG DON'Ts:
1. Turkey drippings and turkey skin (greasy grill or oven drippings can cause pancreatitis!)
2. Turkey bones (bone ingestion, choking, and internal perforation risk)
3. Sugar-free substitutes: Xylitol, Birch Sugar (toxic to dogs; liver failure)
4. Garlic and Onion (toxic to dogs, liver damage; avoid mushrooms, too)
5. Butter, and Seasonings (upset tummy, diarrhea; Nutmeg toxic)
6. Alcohol (alcohol poisoning, seizures, toxic to dogs)
7. Raisins (toxic to dogs)
8. Dark chocolate (Bakers [cooking] chocolate especially dangerous!)

Keep your dog clear of the kitchen while cooking to avoid consumption of toxic foods, falls, and sharps. Anything deemed "safe" should only be given in moderation (too much quantity and change in diet may result in upset tummy, or worse).
ASPCA Animal Poison Control Center (888) 426-4435.

HAPPY THANKSGIVING from Ralston Valley Canine!!

13/11/2023

From top left:. Odin, Gryffin, Roxy, and Sparrow working together to solve this food puzzle.

11/11/2023

It pains us to post another "dog food warning" but important to get the word out. We don't know if these brands are sold locally; nonetheless, please be advised:

Multiple dog and cat food brands, including Victor Dog Food, are being recalled after seven cases of salmonella were reported, six of which were found in infants.

01/11/2023

DOG FOOD RECALL:
https://www.fda.gov/safety/recalls-market-withdrawals-safety-alerts/blue-ridge-beef-issues-voluntary-recall-breeders-choice-2-dog-food-due-salmonella-health-risk?utm_medium=email&utm_source=govdelivery

14/10/2023

Simms Road closure, October 16 - 30:

02/10/2023

Gryffin often demonstrates empathy by tending to other dogs, being especially in-tune and responsive to human emotion, and exhibiting an attentive-caring kind of protection over other dogs . . . ear cleaning can also be an act of appeasement, assistance with a grooming task--triggered by odor coming from Odin's ear (cleaning it, tasting it). Maybe Odin needs another ear cleaning!? I mistakenly deleted the 2nd photo that I wanted to share with you, where Gryffin tending to our West-highland terrier, Reya, who is not loving her blow-dry. Gryff crawls up onto the table and nestles near her and licks my hand to let me know he's not sure about it, maybe get me to stop what I'm doing. In my experience as a therapy dog handler, evaluator, and trainer; generally speaking, empathetic dogs tend to be good candidates for therapy dog work. Some dogs seem to naturally have it, while some others can be cared for (trust and bond building) and trained in a manner that encourages those behaviors. -Tiffany Terroux

27/09/2023

Gryffin and I finished show season last weekend, very proud of how well he did this year (earned his championship!). We go to work now on preparing for obedience competition next spring. -Tiffany

03/09/2023

Sometimes when I go to the Ralston Valley Canine property, I snap a photo to capture what I see as I head in. Atop a hill with mountain view, feels like a special place. When you add our awesome team, the bustle of customers and their dogs, a trainer working with a dog, "Sit", the hum of blow dryers from the groom shop, dogs barking and playing in the yards, the occasional call of a peacock, and the sound of the daily train, it is so special. Depending on the moment it can be quiet and peaceful to stirring and full of movement and sound. 🐾🐾

17/08/2023

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12/07/2023

Our replacement signage going up today, thanks to Ed and his son, John; thank you! 🙂

08/07/2023

Is your dog a "stair-sitting" dog? These are our boys, Gryffin (black) and Odin (liver), Flat-coated retrievers -- often you will find them with their front feet on the floor while their behind sitting on the first step! Common reasons dogs choose to stair-sit: elevation and/or central view (a better view that's out of the way), you notice and admire them there, and it may be comfortable. 🐾🐾

15/06/2023

Rain or shine, the awesome team at Ralston Valley Canine is on it! Signage made by a neighbor family for the kennel staff. Dedicated, compassionate, and professional -- congratulations RVC team on achieving a Google 5-star rating! -Ted & Tiffany