A training program that works
collaborative working together toward a common goal
positive in approach and feedback, protecting the human-animal bond
fair flexible and obtainable goals for the individual dog
quality laying the foundation toward reliability
A training program that works
collaborative working together toward a common goal
positive in approach and feedback, protecting the human-animal bond
fair flexible and obtainable goals for the individual dog
quality laying the foundation toward reliability
Services
Located in a lovely semi-rural setting in Arvada, Colorado.
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Offering Board & Train, Boarding only, Day-Boarding, and Grooming services.
About us
Owned and operated by
Ted Terroux and Tiffany Terroux, who are passionate about dog care and training, bringing over 40 years of professional dog training and kennel operations experience.
Professional, friendly, and fun!
The caring and competent individuals who work here are what make us one of the best boarding, training, and grooming businesses in Colorado. Animal care is serious business. We learn together, look out for one another, have a little fun when we can to keep everyone feeling good, and we are committed to making sure that every dog in our care feels loved and safe.
Meet our incredible staff:
Ted Terroux
Owner, Advisor, Master Dog Trainer
Ted Terroux began handling and training household, show, field and obedience trial dogs as a child and has accumulated over 50 years of professional training experience with over 30,000 clients. He has personally lived with, cared for and trained over 55 dogs of 28 different breeds from all breed groups; and obedience, field, and conformation titled numerous dogs. Ted is recognized as a dog behavior expert by several city and county jurisdictions in the Denver metro area and a canine behavior consultant and evaluator for many Rocky Mountain region rescue organizations dedicated to finding lifetime homes for “second-hand” dogs. Ted has hosted numerous dog rescue organization workshops and dog education community events. Author of the book, "The Complete Family Dog."
Tiffany Terroux
Owner, Director of Training Programs, Professional Dog Trainer
Over 25 years of professional dog training experience in group class instruction, private instruction and program development. She got her start as a volunteer for Safe Harbor Lab Rescue in 2002 as a foster parent and writer. Certified evaluator for the AKC Canine Good Citizen (CGC) program in 2006, graduated with honors from Regis University, BS Business Administration and Communication, and earned the University of Denver Graduate School of Social Work, Animals and Human Health (AHH) Certificate. Tiffany leads all training programs at Ralston Valley Canine, and is the Chief Executive and Financial officer for Ralston Valley Canine. Tiffany has earned over 200 CEUs of ongoing professional dog training education credits. She evaluates therapy dog team candidates for Animal Assisted Intervention (AAI) organizations, and she competes in conformation and obedience trials with her Flat-coated retrievers, Champion Kistryl Chivalry of Gryffindor BN "Gryffin" and Champion Liberty Funky Soul Man FTN "Elwood." ​She is a professional member of the Flat-coated Retriever Association (FCRSA), Association of Professional Dog Trainers (APDT), and of the International Boarding & Pet Services Association (IBPSA).
Sara Peneton
Training Manager, Professional Dog Trainer
Coming from a farm, I’ve always loved animals, especially dogs. I had dreamed of the opportunity to work with dogs, I just wasn’t sure what that would look like. This opportunity came to me in 2014 when I started my own business walking dogs while going to school at Animal Behavior College. Part of my schooling was to work with a mentor; my mentor was Ted Terroux, with Terroux Dog Training (TDT). After completing my mentorship, Ted asked me to join his team in 2015. In 2016, I became an AKC Canine Good Citizen (CGC) evaluator. Who knew, three years later that I would be an instructor for TDT's Basic Obedience and Canine Good Citizen classes!
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In 2021, the Terroux's acquired Ralston Valley Canine (RVC), and Tiffany asked me to be their General Manager. I oversaw operations and training a little over a year. Eventually I was able to focus more on training and not the kennel operations, which is what I was looking forward to. I have continued to manage the training side of RVC as well as run classes at TDT and help with private instruction.
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Leona, my third Cane Corso (Italian Mastiff) has been a thrill to train and in return she helps me work with other dogs either at RVC or TDT. Leona is certified as an Advanced Canine Good Citizen (CGCA), Trick dog Intermediate (TKI), and Rally Novice X (RNX).
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Today I am the Training Manager at RVC, primarily overseeing our Board & Train and a la carte training programs, and I help run Basic Obedience, and CGC classes at TDT.
Molly Kleemola
Professional Dog Trainer
Molly spent several years working as an assistant dog trainer at Terroux Dog Training group classes before focusing fully on our Board & Train, and a la carte training programs at Ralston Valley Canine. Through assisting in classes and working hands-on with a variety of breeds, she developed a strong passion for building solid foundations and helping owners feel confident and proud of their dogs’ progress. Molly graduated from the Animal Behavior College in 2017. Molly assisted with reactive dog classes, puppy classes, basic obedience and canine good citizen classes. She has five years experience taking care of dogs at a daycare in Denver, working with more than 30 different dogs a day.
Abby Fullenkamp
Professional Dog Trainer
Abby grew up with Labradors and has always loved working with dogs and other animals since a young age. She will tell you about the time she boundary trained two of their family dogs out of the kitchen for a month when she was in middle school! Abby graduated from the Animal Behavior College (ABC) in 2023 and joined the Ralston Valley Canine and Terroux Dog Training teams shortly after. She has experience working with reactive dogs, puppies, teaching basic obedience, and is an AKC Evaluator as of 2025. Abby is always eager to continue learning different techniques to train and work with dogs. Currently Abby is a professional dog trainer at at Ralston Valley Canine supporting the Board and Train and a la carte training programs. She takes great pride in helping shy and outgoing dogs learn the basics along with specialized training, such as food control and loading up into a vehicle. Abby understands that each and every dog is unique; she enjoys thinking creatively and strategically to help find best methods to help dogs be the best they can be.
Taylor Rodriguez
Professional Dog Trainer
Hi, I’m Taylor — a passionate animal lover and dog trainer who believes great training starts with understanding, trust, and positive communication.
I began my journey working with my cat, Loki, teaching him basic commands that most dogs would know! I now regularly work with my own dogs, Kiba and Zula, whose very different personalities taught me that every dog learns differently. Today, I use relationship-based, positive training methods to help dogs build confidence, improve behavior, and thrive at home and in the real world.
My goal is simple: make training effective, stress-free, and enjoyable for both you and your dog!
Seana Murphy
Kennel Manager
Seana is Ralston Valley Canine's kennel manager, 20 years of experience at this facility! You know that old saying, "If you love what you do you'll never work a day in your life?" Well, here's a person who truly loves animals and routinely goes the extra mile to ensure their safety and happiness. In this business, you may lose sleep worrying about the details, you often go the extra mile to make sure your customers are happy, you're available to your staff whenever they are in need, and sometimes you come in on your time off because you want to make sure everything is just right--this is Seana. And we, and the dogs who stay with us, are happy-wagging to have her on our team.
PACFA Education Certified