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We have now used Stefanie Suddeth twice and she has been nothing but wonderful for us. She trained our 4 month old GSD puppy 1st and Willow has great manners. She just finished our 3 year old female GSD/Mal with confidence building and recall. Both dogs are doing great,highly recommend! We will continue using for boarding as well.... More
We have now used Stefanie Suddeth twice and she has been nothing but wonderful for us. She trained our 4 month old GSD puppy 1st and Willow has great manners. She just finished our 3 year old female GSD/Mal with confidence building and recall. Both dogs are doing great,highly recommend! We will continue using for boarding as well. Less
We love Isaiah! He has done a fantastic job with our puppy Jack. The follow ups are helpful to us and to Jack. We feel we couldn't have done it without him.... More
We love Isaiah! He has done a fantastic job with our puppy Jack. The follow ups are helpful to us and to Jack. We feel we couldn't have done it without him. Less
Isaiah Kennedy & his fiancé Katlin took great care of our 18-month yellow lab Charlie during his 2-week board & train camp. Since his return home, Charlie (while still a spirited lab puppy) is much more focused and getting better every day at responding to the commands & skills he learned at camp. We highly recommend Ridgeside and especially Isaiah for training enthusiastic dogs.... More
Isaiah Kennedy & his fiancé Katlin took great care of our 18-month yellow lab Charlie during his 2-week board & train camp. Since his return home, Charlie (while still a spirited lab puppy) is much more focused and getting better every day at responding to the commands & skills he learned at camp. We highly recommend Ridgeside and especially Isaiah for training enthusiastic dogs. Less
Hania has turned our wild boy into the best listener! Little rebel no longer pulls on the leash, knows how to heel, and even walk off leash. Thank you, Hania!!... More
Hania has turned our wild boy into the best listener! Little rebel no longer pulls on the leash, knows how to heel, and even walk off leash. Thank you, Hania!! Less
Isaiah from Ridgeside K9 is AMAZING 🤩 My pup Sascha is a very smart dog, but I am blown away by what we've been able to accomplish in such a short period. Please consider him if you or anyone you know is looking for training.... More
Isaiah from Ridgeside K9 is AMAZING 🤩 My pup Sascha is a very smart dog, but I am blown away by what we've been able to accomplish in such a short period. Please consider him if you or anyone you know is looking for training. Less
Highly recommend Ridgeside k9. We sent our 9month old Belgian Tervuren to the 3 week obedience and off leash training. Kaitlyn was our trainer and she is awesome. She sent us daily pictures and videos of Fury's progress. Best decision we made for our boy and for us. Thank you Ridgeside k9 and especially Kaitlyn ❤️... More
Highly recommend Ridgeside k9. We sent our 9month old Belgian Tervuren to the 3 week obedience and off leash training. Kaitlyn was our trainer and she is awesome. She sent us daily pictures and videos of Fury's progress. Best decision we made for our boy and for us. Thank you Ridgeside k9 and especially Kaitlyn ❤️ Less
Isaiah transformed our terror of a dog into a fun, well-behaved member of our household. He communicated with us daily on Marvins progress, giving us peace of mind and reassurance we made the right decision on handing our baby over for a few weeks. Isaiah is not only a dog connoisseur, but a friend we call family.... More
Isaiah transformed our terror of a dog into a fun, well-behaved member of our household. He communicated with us daily on Marvins progress, giving us peace of mind and reassurance we made the right decision on handing our baby over for a few weeks. Isaiah is not only a dog connoisseur, but a friend we call family. Less
Loki has learned so much with his trainer, Isaiah Kennedy and we can’t say enough good things about the experience. Isaiah has been wonderful. He kept us informed throughout training on a regular basis and it was fun to see Loki’s progress. Can’t wait for the next training and appreciate Isaiah so very much. Loki is on his way to bring a very well trained member of our family.... More
Loki has learned so much with his trainer, Isaiah Kennedy and we can’t say enough good things about the experience. Isaiah has been wonderful. He kept us informed throughout training on a regular basis and it was fun to see Loki’s progress. Can’t wait for the next training and appreciate Isaiah so very much. Loki is on his way to bring a very well trained member of our family. Less
After interviewing many trainers we found relief chatting with Isaiah. He was friendly, experienced, patient & listened to our concerns. We were comfortable leaving our pup with him for a 3 week off-leash board & train program. He communicated throughout that time span & kept us informed. We were (& still are) happy with our experience & the results! Highly recommend Isaiah!... More
After interviewing many trainers we found relief chatting with Isaiah. He was friendly, experienced, patient & listened to our concerns. We were comfortable leaving our pup with him for a 3 week off-leash board & train program. He communicated throughout that time span & kept us informed. We were (& still are) happy with our experience & the results! Highly recommend Isaiah! Less
Isaiah was able to get a 12 year old dog to change her ways. Great teacher of both dogs and owners. I highly recommend him.
Isaiah worked with our dog Nova and there has been a fantastic improvement in her confidence and ability to obey commands. He was honest and forthright throughout the whole process. You do NOT want a trainer who is just going to tell you what you want to hear, you want a trainer who will set you up for success. I feel like we had that with Isaiah. He went out of his way to be available and work w... More
Isaiah worked with our dog Nova and there has been a fantastic improvement in her confidence and ability to obey commands. He was honest and forthright throughout the whole process. You do NOT want a trainer who is just going to tell you what you want to hear, you want a trainer who will set you up for success. I feel like we had that with Isaiah. He went out of his way to be available and work with our schedule. Our situation was a rather unique one and I felt that Isaiah did his best to accommodate us in that way. Would highly recommend him to current and future dog owners. Less
Isaiah Kennedy is the best. 100 percent improvement on our dog's behavior. Constant communication was really helpful and had answers for all of our questions.... More
Isaiah Kennedy is the best. 100 percent improvement on our dog's behavior. Constant communication was really helpful and had answers for all of our questions. Less
Did a three week board and train with my Australian Shepherd, Gracie. Isaiah Kennedy was the trainer and he did a fantastic job. He kept great communications the entire time with texts, phone calls and daily pictures showing the progress Gracie was making. The turnover with Isaiah was a couple of hours, both in public and at our home with our other dog. He was thorough in covering the handling an... More
Did a three week board and train with my Australian Shepherd, Gracie. Isaiah Kennedy was the trainer and he did a fantastic job. He kept great communications the entire time with texts, phone calls and daily pictures showing the progress Gracie was making. The turnover with Isaiah was a couple of hours, both in public and at our home with our other dog. He was thorough in covering the handling and commands with Gracie. The difference in her behavior has been amazing. Very pleased with the results Isaiah had with Gracie. Thank you Isaiah and Ridgeside K9 Carolinas (Jacksonville). Less
Isaiah was amazing! My 12 month old German shepherd pup was full of energy that was way out of my control. I felt at a loss for what to do. From the moment he called me to chat about the problems I was having with my pup, he put me at ease. Isaiah updated me with pics, videos, and phone calls throughout the training process. He was so easy to work with and I trust him completely. When I finally g... More
Isaiah was amazing! My 12 month old German shepherd pup was full of energy that was way out of my control. I felt at a loss for what to do. From the moment he called me to chat about the problems I was having with my pup, he put me at ease. Isaiah updated me with pics, videos, and phone calls throughout the training process. He was so easy to work with and I trust him completely. When I finally got to see all the progress he had made with Ares, I was more than impressed! This training is well worth the money spent and I am so happy with the results! Less
We were so overwhelmed by new puppy life when we started with Isaiah, but he truly gave us the tools we needed. After completing puppy university with Isaiah, walking our puppy went from something we dreaded to something we look forward to every day as a family, listening to basic commands like a pro and so much more, we truly felt our puppy become a part of our family and anxiety subside. Isaiah... More
We were so overwhelmed by new puppy life when we started with Isaiah, but he truly gave us the tools we needed. After completing puppy university with Isaiah, walking our puppy went from something we dreaded to something we look forward to every day as a family, listening to basic commands like a pro and so much more, we truly felt our puppy become a part of our family and anxiety subside. Isaiah continues to check in with our family even months later and we are so excited to continue our training with him. We wouldn’t be where we are without Isaiah and can’t recommend him enough!! Less
We adopted a beautiful rescue dog, Liza with a Z! She is so sweet but was impossible to walk, very aggressive in her playing, and difficult to manage. Enter Isahia Kennedy from Ridgeside K9. He came to our home and we saw before our eyes how he could manage her. He felt she was a great dog, but a true stray with no experience in a home. We ultimately took advantage of the 3 week boarding t... More
We adopted a beautiful rescue dog, Liza with a Z! She is so sweet but was impossible to walk, very aggressive in her playing, and difficult to manage. Enter Isahia Kennedy from Ridgeside K9. He came to our home and we saw before our eyes how he could manage her. He felt she was a great dog, but a true stray with no experience in a home. We ultimately took advantage of the 3 week boarding training program. She came back a new dog. Easy to manage, a dream to walk, listens to commands, and still as sweet as she can be. My husband and I are grateful beyond words, so is our Liza, thank you Isahia and Ridgewood K9! Less
Isaiah did great with my Roxy girl. She went for the puppy training and that laid out the path to where she is almost off leash
I highly recommend Ridgesidek9, my only regret is wishing we did it sooner. Winston was a rescue puppy who was scared of everything. I had tried puppy obedience, socializing, taking him in public and nothing worked to help him gain confidence. It was quickly becoming a problem as he grew out of puppy stage and into adulthood, his fear turned into aggression and unpredictability. So we signed him ... More
I highly recommend Ridgesidek9, my only regret is wishing we did it sooner. Winston was a rescue puppy who was scared of everything. I had tried puppy obedience, socializing, taking him in public and nothing worked to help him gain confidence. It was quickly becoming a problem as he grew out of puppy stage and into adulthood, his fear turned into aggression and unpredictability. So we signed him up with Isaiah for the 4 week board and train. Isaiah was amazing, giving me updates, pictures and videos daily on Winston's progress. I think one of my biggest concerns was that Winston would come back changed and unrecognizable. He came back to us even better. He still has his goofy personality but with added confidence and a desire to obey quickly. When we go on a walk my hand is no longer sore from holding him back from people, dogs, or other distractions; our time out is enjoyable. Best of all, I feel confident in being able to bring my buddy with me in public without fear of how he will react. Thank you Isaiah, for everything. You are amazing! Less
I have struggled with my reactive border collie for 7 years and had gotten to the point of just avoiding people. I decided to try training one more time (4th time) and sent him for a board and train with Chris in Myrtle Beach. The progress Chris was able to make with him is amazing. He will never be an overly friendly dog, but I am able to anticipate and control him now and it makes all the di... More
I have struggled with my reactive border collie for 7 years and had gotten to the point of just avoiding people. I decided to try training one more time (4th time) and sent him for a board and train with Chris in Myrtle Beach. The progress Chris was able to make with him is amazing. He will never be an overly friendly dog, but I am able to anticipate and control him now and it makes all the difference in the world. We are both calmer and happier. Thank you, Chris!! Less
We just got our baby Kahlua back after her 4 week board and train with Isaiah and I’m in shock. He did so amazing with her. When he picked her up, she was a terrified dog with no confidence, no obedience, bad reactivity, and anxiety. We had a hard time walking her which is one of her favorite things because of how scared she was of everything. She’s still the same dog she was before she left, but... More
We just got our baby Kahlua back after her 4 week board and train with Isaiah and I’m in shock. He did so amazing with her. When he picked her up, she was a terrified dog with no confidence, no obedience, bad reactivity, and anxiety. We had a hard time walking her which is one of her favorite things because of how scared she was of everything. She’s still the same dog she was before she left, but her behavior has entirely changed. She still is a nervous/anxious dog, I don’t think that will ever change, but Isaiah really helped her manage these issues to where she can enjoy herself and be more confident on a day to day basis and that’s exactly what we were hoping for. It changed our lives and I know it changed hers. If you’re hesitant about the long 4 week board and train, it is very difficult to give your dog away for that long, but it’s very much worth it. Thank you so much Isaiah! Less
I cant say enough good things about this company! I was able to get my Roxy girl into their puppy university program. Super thankful that they have financing options! My girl stayed with Hania during her training. I got update pictures and texts every single day! Roxy does amazing on her leash, knows so many new commands, and LOVES training even more than before! Thank you for much Ridgeside K9!!... More
I cant say enough good things about this company! I was able to get my Roxy girl into their puppy university program. Super thankful that they have financing options! My girl stayed with Hania during her training. I got update pictures and texts every single day! Roxy does amazing on her leash, knows so many new commands, and LOVES training even more than before! Thank you for much Ridgeside K9!! I will be back with Roxy! Less
We did one and one training and 3 week board and train for our German shepherd/ Belgian Malinois. Our trainer ISAIAH did such an incredible job. His training exceeded our expectations. We have a whole new dog! Highly recommend requesting ISAIAH as your dogs trainer!... More
We did one and one training and 3 week board and train for our German shepherd/ Belgian Malinois. Our trainer ISAIAH did such an incredible job. His training exceeded our expectations. We have a whole new dog! Highly recommend requesting ISAIAH as your dogs trainer! Less
My anxious Aussie did the 3 week program with Hania! She was amazing and kept us informed at all times. Results are real and i always felt my baby was safe and sound! Everyone is extremely educated and extremely trustworthy. It’s inspiring to see so many dedicated people! Would recommend for ANYONE with a puppy so they can live a happy, safe, healthy life! If ur on the fence let this be your sign... More
My anxious Aussie did the 3 week program with Hania! She was amazing and kept us informed at all times. Results are real and i always felt my baby was safe and sound! Everyone is extremely educated and extremely trustworthy. It’s inspiring to see so many dedicated people! Would recommend for ANYONE with a puppy so they can live a happy, safe, healthy life! If ur on the fence let this be your sign to go for it☺️ Less
I am amazed with the results for my dog. He has all his love and personality but he listens instantly now! I could tell how much love the animals they train by how comfortable my dog was with them when I got him back. Then the education they provide the owner is unparalleled as well! Absolutely a great training program and one I plan to use for my future animals!... More
I am amazed with the results for my dog. He has all his love and personality but he listens instantly now! I could tell how much love the animals they train by how comfortable my dog was with them when I got him back. Then the education they provide the owner is unparalleled as well! Absolutely a great training program and one I plan to use for my future animals! Less
Our Stella has been home for 4 days and wow what a different dog she is! I can not recommend Ridgeside K9s enough! Ms Kaitlyn was fantastic with updating me on her progress while she was away for her two week puppy training, and has been just as helpful at her follow up training. My expectations were exceeded! Thank you for giving us a dog we can enjoy to the fullest ❤️... More
Our Stella has been home for 4 days and wow what a different dog she is! I can not recommend Ridgeside K9s enough! Ms Kaitlyn was fantastic with updating me on her progress while she was away for her two week puppy training, and has been just as helpful at her follow up training. My expectations were exceeded! Thank you for giving us a dog we can enjoy to the fullest ❤️ Less
Our Stella has been home for 4 days and wow what a different dog she is! I can not recommend Ridgeside K9s enough! Ms Kaitlyn was fantastic with updating me on her progress while she was away for her two week puppy training, and has been just as helpful at her follow up training. My expectations were exceeded! Thank you for giving us a dog we can enjoy to the fullest ❤️... More
Our Stella has been home for 4 days and wow what a different dog she is! I can not recommend Ridgeside K9s enough! Ms Kaitlyn was fantastic with updating me on her progress while she was away for her two week puppy training, and has been just as helpful at her follow up training. My expectations were exceeded! Thank you for giving us a dog we can enjoy to the fullest ❤️ Less
Our trainer Kaitlyn did amazing with our puppy. She was having issues we couldn't break when we got her. She went with Kaitlyn for two weeks and came back housebroken and ready to live with a family.... More
Our trainer Kaitlyn did amazing with our puppy. She was having issues we couldn't break when we got her. She went with Kaitlyn for two weeks and came back housebroken and ready to live with a family. Less
Huge thank you to Hania Deters and the Rsk9nc team for all the time and effort they put into training my big boy Jax, a North American Mastiff. I know just how stubborn and unwilling to budge he could be before he went to their 3 week board and train program and was honestly worried that he was just going to be to much for Hania, and let me tell you how wrong I was. She was absolutely amazing and... More
Huge thank you to Hania Deters and the Rsk9nc team for all the time and effort they put into training my big boy Jax, a North American Mastiff. I know just how stubborn and unwilling to budge he could be before he went to their 3 week board and train program and was honestly worried that he was just going to be to much for Hania, and let me tell you how wrong I was. She was absolutely amazing and was the right trainer for my boy. She provided me with daily updates and pictures and always kept me in the know. After the first day he was there I never once worried about how Jax was being trained or cared for. Absolutely recommend her and any of the Rsk9 trainers to get your dog to be the best version of themselves. Less
Easy 5 star rating! I have an almost 2 year female rottweiler who is truly the sweetest but yet prior to Ridgeside K9 Carolinas, she struggled with obedience and listening to me. It limited what we could do. I knew her capabilities but was struggling to get her going in the right direction. I did a lot of research as she’s my third rottweiler and have been down the training road before. I le... More
Easy 5 star rating! I have an almost 2 year female rottweiler who is truly the sweetest but yet prior to Ridgeside K9 Carolinas, she struggled with obedience and listening to me. It limited what we could do. I knew her capabilities but was struggling to get her going in the right direction. I did a lot of research as she’s my third rottweiler and have been down the training road before. I learned of Ridgeside thru several friends who either had their dog there or was a trainer for Ridgeside elsewhere… but I still hesitated. Until one day I just couldn’t hesitate any longer and we needed some help. I contacted them and after several phone calls I decided to give it a go… and I could not be happier!!! Mia did a 3 week board and train that has literally changed our lives! I own a gym and while she has always been with me every day there, I often had to crate her because she was just “too much” and didn’t quite listen. Until now! She can be in a “place” throughout class on her bed and watch class and everyone loves it! She has learned impulse control so she doesn’t go crazy when people don’t quite say hello to her first. She has been around running kids and didn’t even flinch! And when they came up to pet her, she allowed them and the smiles….it meant the world!! And today we did a hike off leash and she stayed right next to me despite every distraction that you could imagine! To top it off, all of my interactions with Ridgeside K9 has been too notch! They offer a stay and train if you need to later board your dog while out of town. The day I picked her up, I learned of a death in the family. I asked them upon picking her up if I could bring her back just one week later so I could attend the funeral. As a team, they said absolutely “we’ll make it work”! Easy 5 star rating! And I can’t wait to do more with Ridgeside K9 Carolinas!! Less
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It was my first time investing in Forex and i was really scared not to invest in a wrong company, then I got introduce to this great platform / company where i met Mrs Jennifer Smith is an expert trader who's truely honest and understanding, i was bold enough to invest in her company. Jennifer Smith is a God sent to me and my daughter, She managed my trading account to my greatest surprise i was rewarded with shocking profits week after i invested, Thanks Mrs Jennifer Smith you've changed our lives, I never thought of becoming financially stable after all I've been through. I have no regret investing in this great platform and it's one of the best decisions I ever made, now I'm living a stress-free life and paid all bills. Please feel free to contact Jennifer Smith for trading advice and assistance. Email: [email protected] WhatsApp: +1 (860) 351-3398 Less
Came here for a seminar. Staff clearly worked hard to put on a great presentation. Accommodations and facility were superb.
I can’t say enough great things about Hania our trainer for Oakley. We where at our wits end with him because he was so energetic. We could not walk him or have him around other dogs because he acted terrible. Hania had him for 3 week off leash program and he came back a changed boy. Now we are in control of this little guy not the other way around. My daughter could not be here for his graduatio... More
I can’t say enough great things about Hania our trainer for Oakley. We where at our wits end with him because he was so energetic. We could not walk him or have him around other dogs because he acted terrible. Hania had him for 3 week off leash program and he came back a changed boy. Now we are in control of this little guy not the other way around. My daughter could not be here for his graduation so Hania planned a special training trip for my daughter, driving from Jacksonville to Wilmington. Hania is a new mom and seeing her tackle work and motherhood is amazing. Overall this experience changed our families life. Less
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Coolest place on Earth! Had a seminar there and couldn’t have been better.
We've had both of our dogs go through different programs with Ridgeside and it was incredible. The one on one lessons with our Mal/Husky brought his focus back to us and helped him gain such enjoyment from training sessions. The 4 week board and train with our reactive German Shepherd turned him into a completely different dog with a confidence boost and manners so we can start including him in p... More
We've had both of our dogs go through different programs with Ridgeside and it was incredible. The one on one lessons with our Mal/Husky brought his focus back to us and helped him gain such enjoyment from training sessions. The 4 week board and train with our reactive German Shepherd turned him into a completely different dog with a confidence boost and manners so we can start including him in public outings again. Cannot recommend them enough for basic training to more serious issues. Less
We can not thank Kaitlyn at Ridgeside enough for the amazing job she did with our 5month old puppy during his 2 week puppy training. We received daily videos, pictures and write ups about what he is learning and how he is doing. This is the first dog we have ever done this with and she made this experience a great one and best of all our puppy Bodhi learned how to walk on a leash properly, heal, ... More
We can not thank Kaitlyn at Ridgeside enough for the amazing job she did with our 5month old puppy during his 2 week puppy training. We received daily videos, pictures and write ups about what he is learning and how he is doing. This is the first dog we have ever done this with and she made this experience a great one and best of all our puppy Bodhi learned how to walk on a leash properly, heal, sit, place and down. Looking forward to continuing the training she taught both him and our family. Less
I have had a great experience with Ridgeside K9! From start to finish it has been professional and my dog is at her best! My dogs trainer was Isaiah! He has been amazing throughout the whole process and answering any question I have. He definitely cared about my dog and getting her to her best and it showed! Would 100% recommend this company and Isaiah!... More
I have had a great experience with Ridgeside K9! From start to finish it has been professional and my dog is at her best! My dogs trainer was Isaiah! He has been amazing throughout the whole process and answering any question I have. He definitely cared about my dog and getting her to her best and it showed! Would 100% recommend this company and Isaiah! Less
Ridgeside did an amazing job at training our lab puppy! She came back to us a whole new dog ready to listen and please her family.
Sent my two German Shepard’s to the 3 week off leash board and train with Ashley and Greg and they both came back amazing! Cannot thank them enough for how incredible, professional & caring they are... More
Sent my two German Shepard’s to the 3 week off leash board and train with Ashley and Greg and they both came back amazing! Cannot thank them enough for how incredible, professional & caring they are Less
Isaiah is incredible!!! I literally have a new dog! He got her to go from a wild, dog reactive pup to a calm and obedient dog that can coexist with her own kind! He trained me to be a confident owner who now has control over her pet! Isaiah has been nothing but supportive and encouraging. He has been available every time I have had a question or concern and that means the world to me as an owne... More
Isaiah is incredible!!! I literally have a new dog! He got her to go from a wild, dog reactive pup to a calm and obedient dog that can coexist with her own kind! He trained me to be a confident owner who now has control over her pet! Isaiah has been nothing but supportive and encouraging. He has been available every time I have had a question or concern and that means the world to me as an owner! Thank you Isaiah for this incredible gift you have given us!!! Less
Amazing amazing. Hania helped change my world. My sweet Maltipoo, Teddy seemed to turn into a teenager overnight. At 15 months he seemed like he could care less about obeying any rules. Being a new dog mom I too had no clue on training him. Ridgeside worked with me to find a trainer for my specific timeline as my vacation was setup for months. Hania took Teddy the night before I was to leave. We ... More
Amazing amazing. Hania helped change my world. My sweet Maltipoo, Teddy seemed to turn into a teenager overnight. At 15 months he seemed like he could care less about obeying any rules. Being a new dog mom I too had no clue on training him. Ridgeside worked with me to find a trainer for my specific timeline as my vacation was setup for months. Hania took Teddy the night before I was to leave. We met Hania at her house and she explained what to expect for his 3 week off leash training. Hania sent daily photos, videos or notes of his training relieving the separation period for this dog mom. I can not say enough about the positive change in Teddy. He listens, follows his commands and reduced his barking at the neighbors and vehicles. The amazing transformation brought tears as Teddy stayed in place while Hania spent time training me. We have gone to parks, Lowes, Hobby Lobby and are at Freddy's with great manners. My neighbors have had lots of positive comments on his new manners. Two weeks after training Hania spent her Sunday afternoon to refraining me for off leash problems. Now resolved I am happy to say that Teddy and I can play and run in our large yard without running away. I now have a "Teddy 2.0" puppy. Thank you Hania for all your hard work. You are the best; 5 stars and more from this dog mom. I highly recommend Hania and Ridgeside for your training needs. Less
10/10 would recommend Ridgeside K9 and our incredible trainer Amy! We signed up for training for our puppy, Meeko, who was impossible to walk on a leash as she pulled, got excited to see dogs and people so she would lunge/bark and would try to chase every bird, squirrel, leaf, bug, etc. she saw. She can also be timid and easily gets scared of almost everything. She LOVES Amy and Amy has been incr... More
10/10 would recommend Ridgeside K9 and our incredible trainer Amy! We signed up for training for our puppy, Meeko, who was impossible to walk on a leash as she pulled, got excited to see dogs and people so she would lunge/bark and would try to chase every bird, squirrel, leaf, bug, etc. she saw. She can also be timid and easily gets scared of almost everything. She LOVES Amy and Amy has been incredibly patient working with her and with us. We needed training just as much, if not more, than Meeko. Each session Amy has explained everything we have been working on, why we are doing it the way we are doing it and has answered our millions of questions. She showed us what to do and when and helped us to understand what to expect as we trained on our own in between sessions. Meeko is a DREAM on a leash now, has so much more confidence and loves to show off all of her commands. She has accomplished things we never thought possible prior to working with Amy. Amy, thank you! We could not have done it without you and Meeko is so much happier! Less
Were can I start, first would let y’all know I have Disabilities, hopefully I’m accurate as possible. Mrs. Christina has been in charge of my Daenerys since July 5th, she is currently 8 months old, she still very super active… but dice training with Ridgeside K9 and was like a 180*, while getting there and joining the training begging to understand more was awesome 🤩, because her age I understa... More
Were can I start, first would let y’all know I have Disabilities, hopefully I’m accurate as possible. Mrs. Christina has been in charge of my Daenerys since July 5th, she is currently 8 months old, she still very super active… but dice training with Ridgeside K9 and was like a 180*, while getting there and joining the training begging to understand more was awesome 🤩, because her age I understand that you have to continue positive behavior and let them knOw when NO 👎🏾. Overall thanks so much. Less
Steven was amazing with my golden retriever, Goose! He corrected all of his bad habits and made him the perfect dog for my household. Not only was he great with training my dog, but he was great with explaining to me how to sustain the training Goose was given! I was also pleased with how the board and train went. Steven has a wonderful area designated for all of the dogs he trains and i never do... More
Steven was amazing with my golden retriever, Goose! He corrected all of his bad habits and made him the perfect dog for my household. Not only was he great with training my dog, but he was great with explaining to me how to sustain the training Goose was given! I was also pleased with how the board and train went. Steven has a wonderful area designated for all of the dogs he trains and i never doubted for a second that my dog was in good hands. Highly recommend Ridgeside K9 and high recommend Steven! Less
Steven was amazing with my golden retriever, Goose! He corrected all of his bad habits and made him the perfect dog for my household. Not only was he great with training my dog, but he was great with explaining to me how to sustain the training Goose was given! I was also pleased with how the board and train went. Steven has a wonderful area designated for all of the dogs he trains and i never do... More
Steven was amazing with my golden retriever, Goose! He corrected all of his bad habits and made him the perfect dog for my household. Not only was he great with training my dog, but he was great with explaining to me how to sustain the training Goose was given! I was also pleased with how the board and train went. Steven has a wonderful area designated for all of the dogs he trains and i never doubted for a second that my dog was in good hands. Highly recommend Ridgeside K9 and high recommend Steven! Less
I sent my 3 year old German Shepherd to Libba at Ridgeside K9 for the 3 week board and train and was the best decision I would have done for both me and my pup. Zeke had recently picked up some reactivity towards other dogs when we were out on walks and I am so thankful I found Libba. During the training, she constantly sent me picture and updated on Zeke, walked me through what they were working... More
I sent my 3 year old German Shepherd to Libba at Ridgeside K9 for the 3 week board and train and was the best decision I would have done for both me and my pup. Zeke had recently picked up some reactivity towards other dogs when we were out on walks and I am so thankful I found Libba. During the training, she constantly sent me picture and updated on Zeke, walked me through what they were working on, and helped me with his new training after the 3 weeks were up. I feel so much more confident with Zeke out and about and couldn’t have done it myself. Libba truly took care of Zeke like he was her own and gave him all the love and attention while working on his training. He is his goofy, fun, playful self, just with much more training under his belt. I wouldn’t hesitate to have Zeke go back any time and day!! Less
I could not believe the transformation Shoresy made during his 3 weeks of training. We had rescued him only a month before we sent him to train with Isaiah. He isn't a different dog after the training, Isaiah helped Shoresy become the dog he was meant to be. He is calmer overall, and is happier and more comfortable in his surroundings. He has gained a good skill set that we will continue to wo... More
I could not believe the transformation Shoresy made during his 3 weeks of training. We had rescued him only a month before we sent him to train with Isaiah. He isn't a different dog after the training, Isaiah helped Shoresy become the dog he was meant to be. He is calmer overall, and is happier and more comfortable in his surroundings. He has gained a good skill set that we will continue to work on and develop. I would recommend Isaiah and Ridgeside K9 to anyone who wants or needs training for their dog. Less
I cannot recommend this service enough. Professional throughout, and constant communication including photos and videos. Most importantly the results are fantastic. We had a 6 month old extremely rambunctious and hard headed GSP. He is amazing now, he wants to follow commands. Can go in public with confidence, no leash even needed. Kaitlyn in New Bern is just the best. If you are looking for an... More
I cannot recommend this service enough. Professional throughout, and constant communication including photos and videos. Most importantly the results are fantastic. We had a 6 month old extremely rambunctious and hard headed GSP. He is amazing now, he wants to follow commands. Can go in public with confidence, no leash even needed. Kaitlyn in New Bern is just the best. If you are looking for an incredible dog training experience, this is it! Less
RE: Trainer AMY at Ridgeside k9. I can't really say enough. My dog Phoebe is a young rescue, highly energetic, eager to please, but with some pretty bad habits that I couldn't seem to train through. So I turned to Ridgeside and am so happy that I (and Phoebe) connected with Amy in Wilmington - where Phoebe spent 3 weeks (plus a few extra days of board and train due to some travel for me). She ca... More
RE: Trainer AMY at Ridgeside k9. I can't really say enough. My dog Phoebe is a young rescue, highly energetic, eager to please, but with some pretty bad habits that I couldn't seem to train through. So I turned to Ridgeside and am so happy that I (and Phoebe) connected with Amy in Wilmington - where Phoebe spent 3 weeks (plus a few extra days of board and train due to some travel for me). She came back really a different dog. Still sweet but so very well trained. She needed structure and a far, far better understanding of what is expected of her. Now it's up to me to keep up with what Amy amazingly accomplished. I'd give more than 5 stars if I could! Less
Steve from ridgeside k9 in Jacksonville is AMAZING. First off, Frank our German shepherd loved him. I had always been apprehensive about sending my dog away for a board and train, but Steve made sure we were comfortable and answered all our questions. He made sure to let us know that “he isn’t making a robot” just teaching and refining basic training. I highly recommend Steve and ridgeside k9!... More
Steve from ridgeside k9 in Jacksonville is AMAZING. First off, Frank our German shepherd loved him. I had always been apprehensive about sending my dog away for a board and train, but Steve made sure we were comfortable and answered all our questions. He made sure to let us know that “he isn’t making a robot” just teaching and refining basic training. I highly recommend Steve and ridgeside k9! Less
I brought my 7 mo old boxer, Truman, to RSK9 earlier this month; exhibiting not only typical boxer puppy behaviors and stubbornness but he also had a TBI at 2 weeks old so there were additional neurological quirks as well. We were paired with Greg & Ashley. Right from the get go, there were no hesitations from Greg & Ashley about Truman’s challenges, which made me very comfortable. I loved the da... More
I brought my 7 mo old boxer, Truman, to RSK9 earlier this month; exhibiting not only typical boxer puppy behaviors and stubbornness but he also had a TBI at 2 weeks old so there were additional neurological quirks as well. We were paired with Greg & Ashley. Right from the get go, there were no hesitations from Greg & Ashley about Truman’s challenges, which made me very comfortable. I loved the daily videos showing the care that was being taken as well as the modifications being made for Truman to ensure he still received the best training possible. I cannot express how much I appreciated the outside of the box thinking! When Truman graduated the 2 week excelerated program, he was a completely different puppy! By learning boundaries and a lot of structure, he learned to regulate his emotions, which was not the case prior- partially due to his age and I believe partially to his TBI. Now, he can handle many kids, cats, people, me cleaning the house, anything… he still has his quirks, but they are much more manageable and he seems to be enjoying his days so much more which makes me one proud mama! Thank you Greg & Ashley at RSK9 for being part of our village ❤️ Less
Our trainer Amy did an amazing job with our lab oaky, before we took her to Amy it was impossible to walk her on a leash let alone take her outside off leash without her running off. We sent oaky with Amy for 3 weeks over Christmas and she kept us updated every day on how oaky was doing along with pictures! Now oaky can go everywhere with us and walk amazing on leash and off leash without being ... More
Our trainer Amy did an amazing job with our lab oaky, before we took her to Amy it was impossible to walk her on a leash let alone take her outside off leash without her running off. We sent oaky with Amy for 3 weeks over Christmas and she kept us updated every day on how oaky was doing along with pictures! Now oaky can go everywhere with us and walk amazing on leash and off leash without being reactive! Oaky also loves Amy so she enjoys having sleep overs when we go out of town! Thank you Amy! Less
Kaitlin is AMAZING!! I cannot even thank her enough for helping my (very vocal) German Shepard mix become a better version of himself. She send daily photos and videos of what she was working on with our big boy and made sure we understood what to do once we got home.... More
Kaitlin is AMAZING!! I cannot even thank her enough for helping my (very vocal) German Shepard mix become a better version of himself. She send daily photos and videos of what she was working on with our big boy and made sure we understood what to do once we got home. Less
Excellent customer service, ability to service your needs across North Carolina. Flexible staff and make ur pup (dog) feel like their own. Follow up and availability at anytime to answer questions or concerns after training. Along with per hotel afterwards was a major priority for me and they have it all here at Ridge-side Carolina!... More
Excellent customer service, ability to service your needs across North Carolina. Flexible staff and make ur pup (dog) feel like their own. Follow up and availability at anytime to answer questions or concerns after training. Along with per hotel afterwards was a major priority for me and they have it all here at Ridge-side Carolina! Less
The Carolina team is so so amazing. I had spoke w/someone late last year and lost contact and facility name. This year we tried to put my pup in a training facility and no one absolutely no one wanted to handle or deal with her or her type of breed. Between Isaiah and Chris they pretty much tag team my Dakota. I wanted her in training by a particular time so we could travel as a family; Isaia... More
The Carolina team is so so amazing. I had spoke w/someone late last year and lost contact and facility name. This year we tried to put my pup in a training facility and no one absolutely no one wanted to handle or deal with her or her type of breed. Between Isaiah and Chris they pretty much tag team my Dakota. I wanted her in training by a particular time so we could travel as a family; Isaiah reached out to Chris and of course he accepted the challenge. Bc of distance between Chris and I; Isaiah didn’t hesitate to say yeah I’ll keep her. I feel as if they have accepted “ my wiggles” aka Dakota into the family. Nothing but good things between these to men. Thank you for everything You want be disappointed w/the service. Dakota is a 12th Cane Corso Less
My husband and I had our 7 month old German Shepherd pup, Loki, do the 3 week program with Isaiah. It was very hard to say goodbye but Isaiah’s background in dog training made us confident he was in good hands. Isaiah sent pictures and videos, and made phone call updates as well throughout his training. We’ve had Loki back for a week now and can’t believe the difference it’s made! It’s such a jo... More
My husband and I had our 7 month old German Shepherd pup, Loki, do the 3 week program with Isaiah. It was very hard to say goodbye but Isaiah’s background in dog training made us confident he was in good hands. Isaiah sent pictures and videos, and made phone call updates as well throughout his training. We’ve had Loki back for a week now and can’t believe the difference it’s made! It’s such a joy to finally take our puppy places rather than it be a hassle. Loki is incredibly behaved inside and outside of our home now. We can’t thank Isaiah enough for training him and making our lives 1000x easier! HIGHLY recommend Isaiah and Ridgeside!!!!! (photos we received from Isaiah during training) Less
My husband and I had our 7 month old German Shepherd pup, Loki, do the 3 week program with Isaiah. It was very hard to say goodbye but Isaiah’s background in dog training made us confident he was in good hands. Isaiah sent pictures and videos, and made phone call updates as well throughout his training. We’ve had Loki back for a week now and can’t believe the difference it’s made! It’s such a j... More
My husband and I had our 7 month old German Shepherd pup, Loki, do the 3 week program with Isaiah. It was very hard to say goodbye but Isaiah’s background in dog training made us confident he was in good hands. Isaiah sent pictures and videos, and made phone call updates as well throughout his training. We’ve had Loki back for a week now and can’t believe the difference it’s made! It’s such a joy to finally take our puppy places rather than it be a hassle. Loki is incredibly behaved inside and outside of our home now. We can’t thank Isaiah enough for training him and making our lives 1000x easier! HIGHLY recommend Isaiah and Ridgeside!!!!! (photos we received from Isaiah during training) Less
Isaiah did a phenomenal job with our 7 month old puppy. He kept us updated daily and was very clear in his instruction for us. We will definitely take Charlie back once we have worked with him and the tools that Isaiah gave us. Highly recommend Ridgeside K9 and Isaiah !!... More
Isaiah did a phenomenal job with our 7 month old puppy. He kept us updated daily and was very clear in his instruction for us. We will definitely take Charlie back once we have worked with him and the tools that Isaiah gave us. Highly recommend Ridgeside K9 and Isaiah !! Less
It was super tough saying goodbye to my dog for 3 weeks, but the reward of getting him back with such excellent manners was well worth it! Isaiah kept me updated with pictures, videos, and phone calls. The homecoming was very informative and with Isaiah’s help I am confident that my family and I can keep Reggie on track! I highly recommend Ridgeside K9 training for any dog. I was hesitant initial... More
It was super tough saying goodbye to my dog for 3 weeks, but the reward of getting him back with such excellent manners was well worth it! Isaiah kept me updated with pictures, videos, and phone calls. The homecoming was very informative and with Isaiah’s help I am confident that my family and I can keep Reggie on track! I highly recommend Ridgeside K9 training for any dog. I was hesitant initially, but I’m incredibly glad I made the choice to give it a shot. Less
Koe is an American Pitbull terrier who’s stubbornness sometimes gets the best of him. We decided to send him to Ridgeside K9 when he stopped listening to us. We got paired with Isaiah who completely changed his behavior. He sent us updates constantly and made Koe confident in his ability to listen. He is a changed dog and I would recommend this place to anyone. We plan on sending our other dog as... More
Koe is an American Pitbull terrier who’s stubbornness sometimes gets the best of him. We decided to send him to Ridgeside K9 when he stopped listening to us. We got paired with Isaiah who completely changed his behavior. He sent us updates constantly and made Koe confident in his ability to listen. He is a changed dog and I would recommend this place to anyone. We plan on sending our other dog as soon as possible. Less
My dog came home a different dog. She behaves, she doesn’t jump on people, she listens, walks on a lead, and overall a different dog. Kaitlin was a wonderful trainer I would recommend her to anyone that is looking for a dog trainer. It was well worth the money.... More
My dog came home a different dog. She behaves, she doesn’t jump on people, she listens, walks on a lead, and overall a different dog. Kaitlin was a wonderful trainer I would recommend her to anyone that is looking for a dog trainer. It was well worth the money. Less
We adopted our dog, Chester from the Grand Strand Animal Shelter when he was 4 months old. He was found along 707 and was only at the shelter for 5 days when he caught my eye! When we brought him home we knew that there would be a lot of work. I don’t know what he went thru the first 4 months of his life but he was afraid of so many things and we felt intense training would help him and help us ... More
We adopted our dog, Chester from the Grand Strand Animal Shelter when he was 4 months old. He was found along 707 and was only at the shelter for 5 days when he caught my eye! When we brought him home we knew that there would be a lot of work. I don’t know what he went thru the first 4 months of his life but he was afraid of so many things and we felt intense training would help him and help us to better work with him. Although it was hard to leave him for 2 weeks, JaQuasia made us feel at ease when we dropped him off. We were able to get photos and updates and knew he was in good hands. When it was time for him to come home.. JaQuasia spent time with us and showed us the commands and how to walk him and what to expect. She did tell us tho that he would, like any child would, challenge us and we were to stay firm but understand why he was acting that way. Chester is now 9 months old and the most loving and happy puppy!! Both my husband and I were consistent with his training and have a happy and well behaved dog! I honestly don’t think we could have done it ourselves!! We also could ask any questions we had after Chester came home and knew help was a text away!! We have always had dogs but never adopted a puppy that young. I would definitely recommend Ridgeside K9 to anyone who feels challenged with their out of control dog or needs help with how to train their puppy to start things off right. Less
We are so grateful to have found Hania with Ridgeside Carolinas! She worked miracles with our 1 year old lab, Buddy. In addition to teaching him a solid foundation of commands, Hania provided us with the tools we need to continue working with him. She is dedicated to her craft, very professional and her ongoing support is amazing. My only wish is that we had found her sooner ☺️🐶... More
We are so grateful to have found Hania with Ridgeside Carolinas! She worked miracles with our 1 year old lab, Buddy. In addition to teaching him a solid foundation of commands, Hania provided us with the tools we need to continue working with him. She is dedicated to her craft, very professional and her ongoing support is amazing. My only wish is that we had found her sooner ☺️🐶 Less
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My 11 month old German shepherd just finished the 3 week off leash program last week. Her trainers Ashely and Greg were wonderful! I never doubted once during those three weeks that my girl was safe and receiving the best care! They made sure to update us daily on her progress, and addressed any/ all concerns. My Roxie had basic obedience before the program, but with the help of Ridgeside (sp... More
My 11 month old German shepherd just finished the 3 week off leash program last week. Her trainers Ashely and Greg were wonderful! I never doubted once during those three weeks that my girl was safe and receiving the best care! They made sure to update us daily on her progress, and addressed any/ all concerns. My Roxie had basic obedience before the program, but with the help of Ridgeside (specifically Roxie's amazing trainers!!) she is now able to flourish. Her growth in obedience is astonishing, especially when it comes to distractions. Not only did they train my girl, Ashley and Greg gave me the confidence to continue with her training, and they gave me all of the tools I need so my girl can be successful! The best part is now I am able to grant Roxie off leash freedom that she has worked hard to earn over the last few weeks. She is a beach bum, so she will definitely enjoy her newfound freedom at the beach in the near future! Less
We just got our pup, Remy, home today from his 3 week board and train with Greg and Ashley and we couldn’t be happier! It’s incredible to see the skills Remy learned and we have a lot more confidence to bring him out with us. The best part about this experience with Ridgeside and working with Greg and Ashley is how they gave us the skills to continue Remy’s training back home and they reinforced ... More
We just got our pup, Remy, home today from his 3 week board and train with Greg and Ashley and we couldn’t be happier! It’s incredible to see the skills Remy learned and we have a lot more confidence to bring him out with us. The best part about this experience with Ridgeside and working with Greg and Ashley is how they gave us the skills to continue Remy’s training back home and they reinforced that they are always happy to help us with Remy in the future! We are truly grateful, thank you! Jared and Morgan Less
Greg and Ashley did an amazing job on my dog Zeus ! Never once did I think I would be able to take him out on a walk just because his leash resistance was so bad and his obedience wasn’t the best either . Three weeks later I don’t even recognize the Zeus I dropped off in the Beginning, he is a totally different dog . They managed to make the impossible possible again for me and my family. Nothing... More
Greg and Ashley did an amazing job on my dog Zeus ! Never once did I think I would be able to take him out on a walk just because his leash resistance was so bad and his obedience wasn’t the best either . Three weeks later I don’t even recognize the Zeus I dropped off in the Beginning, he is a totally different dog . They managed to make the impossible possible again for me and my family. Nothing but respect to them and would highly recommend them to anyone . Less
Greg and Ashley were just amazing for my dog Oswald. He was a good boy going in and I knew he had potential but he'd had a rough childhood as a stray and was a bit of a wild one. From the first day with Greg, I knew I had made the right decision. Daily updates and posts kept me feeling bonded to my boy and I could see his learning progress and see how happy he was. I have him home now and he's ju... More
Greg and Ashley were just amazing for my dog Oswald. He was a good boy going in and I knew he had potential but he'd had a rough childhood as a stray and was a bit of a wild one. From the first day with Greg, I knew I had made the right decision. Daily updates and posts kept me feeling bonded to my boy and I could see his learning progress and see how happy he was. I have him home now and he's just a joy to have off leash in the neighborhood and the wild. Adventures await! Thank you so much for what you did for me and my dog. Less
We had the privilege and pleasure of having our dog, Plum, trained by Chris at Ridgeside K9 Myrtle Beach. Plum had a long history of anxiety and fear based aggression. She was overprotective and reactive to all strangers. Training with Chris was our last resort. We enrolled in the 4 week board and train program for aggression rehab. We we’re amazed by the results of this training. Plum is confide... More
We had the privilege and pleasure of having our dog, Plum, trained by Chris at Ridgeside K9 Myrtle Beach. Plum had a long history of anxiety and fear based aggression. She was overprotective and reactive to all strangers. Training with Chris was our last resort. We enrolled in the 4 week board and train program for aggression rehab. We we’re amazed by the results of this training. Plum is confident and obedient. We have learned so much ourselves. Plum is no longer taking behavior mod medication. The thing that made me happiest was that Plum absolutely loves Chris! He has a calm, quiet way about him that is obviously very effective. I would recommend Ridgeside K9 Myrtle Beach to anyone. Chris and his wife JaQuasia are a wonderful team. Less
Ridgeside K9 and trainer Chris helped my GSD, and especially me! I learned more about my dog, his signs and signals, and how to appreciate what he’s communicating. Bodi’s a better version of himself now and can’t thank you all enough!... More
Ridgeside K9 and trainer Chris helped my GSD, and especially me! I learned more about my dog, his signs and signals, and how to appreciate what he’s communicating. Bodi’s a better version of himself now and can’t thank you all enough! Less
So grateful for Ridgeside K9 and for Chris, our trainer. My GSD needed socializing and help beyond what I had been doing, or could do. Bodi is a better version of himself and I got trained too! Appreciate this place and the work and care Chris gave to Bodi.... More
So grateful for Ridgeside K9 and for Chris, our trainer. My GSD needed socializing and help beyond what I had been doing, or could do. Bodi is a better version of himself and I got trained too! Appreciate this place and the work and care Chris gave to Bodi. Less
We brought Jazzy, my American Bulldog, here for a behavior modification program. Even after completing some training with another company, she was still struggling with self control, and behaving aggressively on walks and in the home with visitors. My wife and I couldn't even take her on a walk around the neighborhood without having to wrestle her on the leash. After working with Chris at the Rid... More
We brought Jazzy, my American Bulldog, here for a behavior modification program. Even after completing some training with another company, she was still struggling with self control, and behaving aggressively on walks and in the home with visitors. My wife and I couldn't even take her on a walk around the neighborhood without having to wrestle her on the leash. After working with Chris at the Ridgeside Myrtle Beach location, she is now an absolute pleasure to take for walks and barely reacts at all to dogs, cats, motorcycles, any of her old triggers. I also took note of how fit and happy Jazzy was when she came back to us, she was so well taken care of; she even whined when Chris left after dropping her off! I cannot rate this company highly enough for nervous, reactive, or aggressive dogs. Less
We brought Jazzy, my American Bulldog, here for a behavior modification program. Even after completing some training with another company, she was still struggling with self control, and behaving aggressively on walks and in the home with visitors. My wife and I couldn't even take her on a walk around the neighborhood without having to wrestle her on the leash. After working with Chris at the Rid... More
We brought Jazzy, my American Bulldog, here for a behavior modification program. Even after completing some training with another company, she was still struggling with self control, and behaving aggressively on walks and in the home with visitors. My wife and I couldn't even take her on a walk around the neighborhood without having to wrestle her on the leash. After working with Chris at the Ridgeside Myrtle Beach location, she is now an absolute pleasure to take for walks and barely reacts at all to dogs, cats, motorcycles, any of her old triggers. I also took note of how fit and happy Jazzy was when she came back to us, she was so well taken care of; she even whined when Chris left after dropping her off! I cannot rate this company highly enough for nervous, reactive, or aggressive dogs. Less
Jaquashia was the trainer that worked with our bull terrier Vada. She is very knowledgeable and patient. We did once a week classes with her for 8 weeks and was able to gain control of some of the issues we were starting to see that brought us to training in the first place. She also offers follow up classes and home visit check Ins that are super helpful to keep you on track! If you are think... More
Jaquashia was the trainer that worked with our bull terrier Vada. She is very knowledgeable and patient. We did once a week classes with her for 8 weeks and was able to gain control of some of the issues we were starting to see that brought us to training in the first place. She also offers follow up classes and home visit check Ins that are super helpful to keep you on track! If you are thinking of this training for you and your pet, don’t wait! Invest in this today! It’s 100% worth it! Less
I highly recommend Ridgeside K9! I never imagined my Pippa girl being so obedient. She had no manners and didn't listen to any commands. She would pull the leash really hard during walks. I couldn't take her places without her jumping on people or on other dogs. We had to kennel her when guests came over. But thanks to Isaiah, that all changed! She listens so well now and walks are a dream! If th... More
I highly recommend Ridgeside K9! I never imagined my Pippa girl being so obedient. She had no manners and didn't listen to any commands. She would pull the leash really hard during walks. I couldn't take her places without her jumping on people or on other dogs. We had to kennel her when guests came over. But thanks to Isaiah, that all changed! She listens so well now and walks are a dream! If there is ever a time she acts up, I can always rely on Isaiah for help. I love that Ridgeside offers pack walks and refresher training for past clients. We are 100% satisfied with all her training! Thank you Isaiah!! Less
I would recommend Ridgeside to any of my family and friends. We sent our newly adopted K9, Coco, for a three week board and train. Isaiah Kennedy did an amazing job with her. We weren’t sure of a majority of Coco’s history, but the biggest things we knew was that she was a tripawd from a previous accident, had reactivity towards dogs and people, poor leash manners, and had selective hearing/liste... More
I would recommend Ridgeside to any of my family and friends. We sent our newly adopted K9, Coco, for a three week board and train. Isaiah Kennedy did an amazing job with her. We weren’t sure of a majority of Coco’s history, but the biggest things we knew was that she was a tripawd from a previous accident, had reactivity towards dogs and people, poor leash manners, and had selective hearing/listening. Needless to say, Isaiah put in so much time and effort with her that she came home to us as if she were a new dog. Receiving the daily updates of text, pictures, and occasionally calls really helped us not miss our girl as much. This wouldn’t have been possible without Ridgeside and more specifically, Isaiah. All pictures were sent from Isaiah during training. After only two days of her being home she only continues to progress with her training. I would feel more than comfortable to have Coco attend more trainings from the Ridgeside community. Less
Greg and Ashley were so amazing with our pup who had been a stray for 1.5 years! He understood NOTHING despite being the sweetest dog. He now walks perfectly on and off leash, immediately responds to come and pays attention to us even in the most chaotic environments. They were so patient with him and despite our skepticism they made Asher a star! Definitely recommend no matter what your situatio... More
Greg and Ashley were so amazing with our pup who had been a stray for 1.5 years! He understood NOTHING despite being the sweetest dog. He now walks perfectly on and off leash, immediately responds to come and pays attention to us even in the most chaotic environments. They were so patient with him and despite our skepticism they made Asher a star! Definitely recommend no matter what your situation is! Less
If you’re looking for a trainer, look no further. I was extremely nervous to send my dog, Nala, to a board and train program, but it was the best decision I could have made regarding her future. Before working with Ridgeside K9, I had issues with reactivity (growling and barking) when having people over at the house and towards people and dogs in public. Our trainer, Chris, was amazing to work wi... More
If you’re looking for a trainer, look no further. I was extremely nervous to send my dog, Nala, to a board and train program, but it was the best decision I could have made regarding her future. Before working with Ridgeside K9, I had issues with reactivity (growling and barking) when having people over at the house and towards people and dogs in public. Our trainer, Chris, was amazing to work with, and also working with his wife (also a trainer with Ridgeside), JaQuasia. The amount of care and hard work put into training Nala to listen and be more manageable showed when she came home almost as if she were a different dog. She responded and listened to commands ten fold, and I was able to take her out in public with no reaction to other people or dogs, something I would’ve never thought possible. In a controlled setting and on Nala’s time, I can even have new people over to the house with minimal reaction until she is happy to have the attention of whoever will give her any. Chris has been amazing to work with even after Nala came home, working with me on any issues and concerns I had, and helping me build my own confidence that my dog was going to live her best life. Less
Absolutely amazing group of people to work with!! They took their time with my pup and helped build his confidence as well as his response to commands. I would recommend Ridgedale K9 to any and everyone. Chris was absolutely amazing she sent me pictures every day and kept me up to date on his progression daily. I appreciate everything they did working with my special boy!!... More
Absolutely amazing group of people to work with!! They took their time with my pup and helped build his confidence as well as his response to commands. I would recommend Ridgedale K9 to any and everyone. Chris was absolutely amazing she sent me pictures every day and kept me up to date on his progression daily. I appreciate everything they did working with my special boy!! Less
We had such a wonderful experience with our trainers, Ashley and Greg! Our pup, Baloo, is a Chesapeake Bay Retriever/German Wirehaired Pointer mix and a bundle of energy. We knew as soon as we were adding another pup to our crew that we wanted training to be a top priority, and Ridgeside did not disappoint. We opted for one-on-one lessons and were so pleased with our experience! Both Ashley and G... More
We had such a wonderful experience with our trainers, Ashley and Greg! Our pup, Baloo, is a Chesapeake Bay Retriever/German Wirehaired Pointer mix and a bundle of energy. We knew as soon as we were adding another pup to our crew that we wanted training to be a top priority, and Ridgeside did not disappoint. We opted for one-on-one lessons and were so pleased with our experience! Both Ashley and Greg are informative, knowledgeable, and professional. We always felt comfortable enough to ask questions, to seek critique, and to learn more about how we could be the best dog owners. Ashley and Greg guided us each step of the way, so our job was to simply implement our lessons on a consistent/daily basis. Baloo is just about 9 months old now, and we constantly receive praise for his obedience/training discipline when out in public. He gets to enjoy off-leash freedom and live his absolute best life as a dog! If you’re considering training, don’t hesitate - Ridgeside is the best choice with Ashley and Greg as the dream team! Less
I cannot say enough positive things about Ridgeside and more specifically trainers, Ashley & Greg. My husband and I signed up our German Shepherd puppy in hopes of basic obedience and skills that we struggled with in our Golden Retriever. In just 8 lessons Ashley and Greg taught both our dogs off leash obedience, simple commands, and more importantly taught my husband and I to have more confidenc... More
I cannot say enough positive things about Ridgeside and more specifically trainers, Ashley & Greg. My husband and I signed up our German Shepherd puppy in hopes of basic obedience and skills that we struggled with in our Golden Retriever. In just 8 lessons Ashley and Greg taught both our dogs off leash obedience, simple commands, and more importantly taught my husband and I to have more confidence in our dogs. We finished up lessons in April, but we still see them for refresh sessions and both pups LOVE staying with them for the stay & trains. This program isn’t a one and done, both trainers are committed to helping us and our dogs for as long as we need! Ridgeside was the best money we’ve spent on our dogs! Less
If you’re looking for a dog trainer, you can stop because you’ve found the ones to use. Greg and Ashley were amazing! We gained so much more than a well-behaved, off-leash dog. Our dog now can go with us wherever we go, with no concerns on how he’s going to do. The commands they teach are easy and effective for both dog and handler. It’s time to make the call.... More
If you’re looking for a dog trainer, you can stop because you’ve found the ones to use. Greg and Ashley were amazing! We gained so much more than a well-behaved, off-leash dog. Our dog now can go with us wherever we go, with no concerns on how he’s going to do. The commands they teach are easy and effective for both dog and handler. It’s time to make the call. Less
I enrolled my 4 month old male golden retriever in Ridgeside K9’s puppy university 2 week program. The process from Day 1 with my free consultation through day 14 with his trainer, Hania was absolutely amazing. I was so skeptical of actually going through with leaving Brodi at someone’s house for 2 weeks, Just because I didn’t want him thinking I was abandoning him. When I had my “interview” with... More
I enrolled my 4 month old male golden retriever in Ridgeside K9’s puppy university 2 week program. The process from Day 1 with my free consultation through day 14 with his trainer, Hania was absolutely amazing. I was so skeptical of actually going through with leaving Brodi at someone’s house for 2 weeks, Just because I didn’t want him thinking I was abandoning him. When I had my “interview” with Hania she made sure I was super comfortable with the entire process and she reassured me that Brodi was not going to forget who his mom was. From the day I dropped him off to the day I picked him up, I saw the same sweet, goofy boy who was much more behaved. I can now walk with him on a leash without him pulling me down my apartment stairs, he actually stays right by my side in a very relaxed, calm demeanor. When working on place on his place bed, I can walk out of the room and he stays until I release him. He is still a puppy and messes up but we are working through it together with the help of our trainer, Hania! I can’t wait to see the progress between us as time goes on! Thanks so much Hania and Ridgeside K9 for this amazing opportunity!! Less
Isaiah trained my golden retriever puppy, Bodhi. Bodhi completed the 2 week board and train program. I was shocked when he came back. He went from a hyper pup to having more self control. Bodhi does so well with his recall / commands and leash manners! Isaiah continues to follow up with me and provides support when needed! I highly recommend Isaiah and Ridgeside K9! Thank you for all of your he... More
Isaiah trained my golden retriever puppy, Bodhi. Bodhi completed the 2 week board and train program. I was shocked when he came back. He went from a hyper pup to having more self control. Bodhi does so well with his recall / commands and leash manners! Isaiah continues to follow up with me and provides support when needed! I highly recommend Isaiah and Ridgeside K9! Thank you for all of your help! Less
Ridgeside is by far the best thing that has happened to my dog Bo, and I. I got placed with the trainer Steve and absolutely love him!! He is so kind and helpful. He made me so confident as my dogs trainer and as his mom. He reassured me what I was doing was right, and he was always available to talk if I had questions in between our training sessions. I would be totally lost without Steve and I ... More
Ridgeside is by far the best thing that has happened to my dog Bo, and I. I got placed with the trainer Steve and absolutely love him!! He is so kind and helpful. He made me so confident as my dogs trainer and as his mom. He reassured me what I was doing was right, and he was always available to talk if I had questions in between our training sessions. I would be totally lost without Steve and I can’t thank him enough. Less
I don’t even know where to begin! I was so lost and frustrated before I started training with Steve!! I decided to do the individual training sessions. We are only halfway done with our sessions and I am already so happy with all of Bo’s improvements. Bo has already done a 360 from when we started to now. Steve made me feel so confident not only in training my dog but just being a dog mom in gen... More
I don’t even know where to begin! I was so lost and frustrated before I started training with Steve!! I decided to do the individual training sessions. We are only halfway done with our sessions and I am already so happy with all of Bo’s improvements. Bo has already done a 360 from when we started to now. Steve made me feel so confident not only in training my dog but just being a dog mom in general. He is so kind and is always there if I have any questions or I get confused. He reassured me that it is my training and my dog and we made goals that I wanted to achieve with Bo. I am so thankful someone recommended Ridgeside to me because I would be totally lost and would have a out of control Dobie without Steve!! Less
Steve Hanson trained my Doberman puppy through the puppy university program. He did an absolutely phenomenal job teaching her multiple commands, behaviors, and manners. Everything he told me he would teach her, she retained it and performs and behaves so well. He also took the time to retape her ears while he has her. He taught me everything I needed to know to continue training and be successful... More
Steve Hanson trained my Doberman puppy through the puppy university program. He did an absolutely phenomenal job teaching her multiple commands, behaviors, and manners. Everything he told me he would teach her, she retained it and performs and behaves so well. He also took the time to retape her ears while he has her. He taught me everything I needed to know to continue training and be successful. Lastly, he worked around my schedule, accommodated my timeline very well, and sent me daily updates with pictures and videos while she was with him. Steve does excellent work highly recommend. Less
I highly recommend Ridgeside K9 and our trainer Kristen. We had both of our dogs Airlie and Bo go through their 2 week board and train program. We were really impressed with the results!... More
I highly recommend Ridgeside K9 and our trainer Kristen. We had both of our dogs Airlie and Bo go through their 2 week board and train program. We were really impressed with the results! Less
We highly recommend Ridgeside K9 and our trainer Kristen. She did an amazing job working with our two dogs Airlie and Bo. We will be using her in the future refresher training and advanced training.... More
We highly recommend Ridgeside K9 and our trainer Kristen. She did an amazing job working with our two dogs Airlie and Bo. We will be using her in the future refresher training and advanced training. Less
I cannot say enough wonderful things about Kristen and Ridgeside K9! When we adopted our rescue dog, Roxy, we realized quickly she had little exposure to living in a house and limited interactions with people and we needed help. We went into the 2 week board and train program a little skeptical, but we were pleasantly surprised with the results when she came home. She now listens well to command... More
I cannot say enough wonderful things about Kristen and Ridgeside K9! When we adopted our rescue dog, Roxy, we realized quickly she had little exposure to living in a house and limited interactions with people and we needed help. We went into the 2 week board and train program a little skeptical, but we were pleasantly surprised with the results when she came home. She now listens well to commands, interacts with better boundaries with our other dog, and walks well on a leash! I would highly recommend Ridgeside K9 and Kristen to anyone needing dog training. Less
Ashley and Greg were great to work with! They helped our Dottie girl so much! They reached out everyday to show us pictures or videos of our girl. When it came time for her graduation (aka time to train me!), they were so open to any and all questions, showed me the ins and outs of all the training Dottie had done, and kept the lines of communication open for any questions even after her graduati... More
Ashley and Greg were great to work with! They helped our Dottie girl so much! They reached out everyday to show us pictures or videos of our girl. When it came time for her graduation (aka time to train me!), they were so open to any and all questions, showed me the ins and outs of all the training Dottie had done, and kept the lines of communication open for any questions even after her graduation. Highly recommend! Less
Kristen Hunt did a fantastic job training our baby Mark. He’s an enthusiastic 1/2 husky 1/2 German shepherd that wants to make us happy but doesn’t always understand what we want. Kristen gave us the tools to have Mark off leash with confidence. His recall improved so much under Kristen’s tutelage. We train Mark on human remains and we hope one day that he will be certified as a cadaver dog. Havi... More
Kristen Hunt did a fantastic job training our baby Mark. He’s an enthusiastic 1/2 husky 1/2 German shepherd that wants to make us happy but doesn’t always understand what we want. Kristen gave us the tools to have Mark off leash with confidence. His recall improved so much under Kristen’s tutelage. We train Mark on human remains and we hope one day that he will be certified as a cadaver dog. Having a foolproof recall is a HUGE part of the training. Thank you Kristen for loving our Mark, giving us tools to communicate with him, and getting us once step closer to him doing what he loves! Less
Ashley and Greg were an awesome team to work with. The daily updates of how Loki was progressing were detailed and extremely helpful leading up to his graduation. At graduation Loki showed a drastic change in demeanor and was eager to show off what he learned at the off the leash training program. Once home, the support from Ashley and Greg was just as helpful as when he was in their care! I woul... More
Ashley and Greg were an awesome team to work with. The daily updates of how Loki was progressing were detailed and extremely helpful leading up to his graduation. At graduation Loki showed a drastic change in demeanor and was eager to show off what he learned at the off the leash training program. Once home, the support from Ashley and Greg was just as helpful as when he was in their care! I would highly recommend Ridgeside and specifically Ashley and Greg to any one looking for a great team to help with training your pups. Less
Ashley and Greg are amazing! They are professional, compassionate, and patient. They went above and beyond in helping us set a foundation of positive behavior for our golden doodle. He's only 6 months and already behaves better than any dog we've had! He's fully off leash and doing recall work. I feel safer and more confident having him trained with RSK.... More
Ashley and Greg are amazing! They are professional, compassionate, and patient. They went above and beyond in helping us set a foundation of positive behavior for our golden doodle. He's only 6 months and already behaves better than any dog we've had! He's fully off leash and doing recall work. I feel safer and more confident having him trained with RSK. Less
I’ve had my girl Luna since she was a puppy, but then she made a sudden turn for the worse when she turned one. She became aggressive with strangers, would lunge at people she didn’t know. I kid you not, even if someone were to stare at me on a walk, she would aggressively bark at them. Introductions to new friends became harder and harder. When it started to become too stressful, I knew it was t... More
I’ve had my girl Luna since she was a puppy, but then she made a sudden turn for the worse when she turned one. She became aggressive with strangers, would lunge at people she didn’t know. I kid you not, even if someone were to stare at me on a walk, she would aggressively bark at them. Introductions to new friends became harder and harder. When it started to become too stressful, I knew it was time to do a professional trainer. Luna did a 4 week training program with Amy located in Wilmington. The results were AMAZING! I had my doubts, thinking that Luna would be that one problem child that doesn’t change. Let me tell you, Luna came back a completely different dog!!! Amy gave me the tools I needed post training, and now I am able to take her everywhere. The best part is, introductions are now easier with strangers :). I get sooo many compliments on how well behaved she is! She walks perfectly on a leash, no pulling, and no barking when sees a dog. Butttt, you have to put in the work afterwards. My parents were so amazed with Luna’s results, they decided to put her litter mate brother Bruno in training as well. Now we have the best trained German shepherds in the family thanks to Amy. It’s worth every dollar!! Also, the trainer works with you post training in case any new issues occur. They are always there for you, which is why I love Ridgeside so much, a billion thanks is not enough!! I’m so happy that I have the freedom to take my dog wherever I want now and not have to stress anymore ❤️ Less
JaQuasia trained my Bella for 2 weeks and I’m so impressed with the results . Would definitely recommend her to train your dog
UPDATE: It’s now been several months since Bosco has completed his training. In the meantime, we’ve had a baby and lot going on. We wanted to be at the recent opening of the new location but we were in the ER with our baby. We can’t wait to visit the new facility though! I feel like this review needed an update because the work that Greg and Ashley put into Bosco has continued to shine! They’re a... More
UPDATE: It’s now been several months since Bosco has completed his training. In the meantime, we’ve had a baby and lot going on. We wanted to be at the recent opening of the new location but we were in the ER with our baby. We can’t wait to visit the new facility though! I feel like this review needed an update because the work that Greg and Ashley put into Bosco has continued to shine! They’re amazing. Ashley is easy to reach whenever I have questions and I love following her on social media to pick up little tips and tricks (and also for all the cute dogs). The other morning I was walking Bosco and along the way, three dogs barked and lunged at Bosco. The entire time, Bosco stayed right by my side in a heal and didn’t react at the other dogs. I felt bad for the other dog owners because they were being dragged around by their pups. This is just one example of how Bosco’s training continues to show. As a family, we are so grateful to Ashley and Greg and we look forward to taking Bosco to the pack walks once things settle down! ************ Ashley and Greg did a wonderful job working with our 9 month old St Berdoodle! The process was extremely professional from the start and they continue to be responsive to any questions we have since bring Bosco home from the three week course. He is a much happier pup now that he has structure. They did a great job with turnover at his graduation and gave us the tools to continue his training at home. I love the support they provide and the care they took with our boy! I look forward to taking Bosco to refresher classes and the pack walks they organize! Less
I had such an amazing experience with Greg. He took the time to go over things with me when I was having issues and made sure I understood! Costa’s behavior has improved so much and I’m so grateful.... More
I had such an amazing experience with Greg. He took the time to go over things with me when I was having issues and made sure I understood! Costa’s behavior has improved so much and I’m so grateful. Less
I sent my boy to Ridgeside for their 3 week off leash program. I got him as a very high drive 2 year old who literally had no off switch. My trainer was Steven and wow did he work wonders with my boy. All of my concerns were addressed, I was updated on his progress whether good or not so good, and I felt comfortable knowing my baby was in terrific hands. They truly care about your doggo. ... More
I sent my boy to Ridgeside for their 3 week off leash program. I got him as a very high drive 2 year old who literally had no off switch. My trainer was Steven and wow did he work wonders with my boy. All of my concerns were addressed, I was updated on his progress whether good or not so good, and I felt comfortable knowing my baby was in terrific hands. They truly care about your doggo. I’m confident my boy knows what he’s doing now. He responds to corrections and gets super excited when the prong collar comes out. (He knows he’s about to go on an adventure). If you need help with your pup I would highly recommend you reach out to Ridgeside. They respond quickly, get you scheduled and are very sweet. Once the training is over they continue to be available if you do have a question or an issue. They also do pack walks which is a wonderful way to maintain training and exposing your dog to new things. And more importantly… you get taught more too! I can’t thank Ridgeside and Steven enough for everything. What a fantastic team of people. Less
My daughter called and set this up for me. I have Lovie a golden doodle! She would NOT listen 🥺 Loving she was , but hardheaded too! So we So I told my daughter I would give it a try. She contacted Ridgeside K9 and we were assigned To Justine DeRubeis, and oh how Thankful We were💞 We met with Justine at her home and felt very comfortable that this is where Lovie Needed to me! Long story short, ... More
My daughter called and set this up for me. I have Lovie a golden doodle! She would NOT listen 🥺 Loving she was , but hardheaded too! So we So I told my daughter I would give it a try. She contacted Ridgeside K9 and we were assigned To Justine DeRubeis, and oh how Thankful We were💞 We met with Justine at her home and felt very comfortable that this is where Lovie Needed to me! Long story short, Lovie left a little demon and came back an Angel💞 Justine kept me informed and posted picture and Videos daily!! I have finally got a dog that will listen, most of the time ( she still gets a little rambunctious when she sees the grands) iitbut Overall she is such a pleasure to be around, to Take on walks and yo go to Home Depot👏🏻 So many compliments on her when I took her to Home Depot on Friday! Justine you are the absolute sweetest and Best at what you do💞 And it was worth every dime of the fee! Thank you Justine and Ridgeside K9🙏❤️🙏 Less
Very impressed with Ashley and Greg’s training and explanation of their training for my dog Zeva, who just graduated from her three week board and train today. I had a ton of questions at graduation and they answered all of them and showed me all of the cool things that she can now do. I’m excited to continue my training with her at home and hope to one day have her be an emotional support dog fo... More
Very impressed with Ashley and Greg’s training and explanation of their training for my dog Zeva, who just graduated from her three week board and train today. I had a ton of questions at graduation and they answered all of them and showed me all of the cool things that she can now do. I’m excited to continue my training with her at home and hope to one day have her be an emotional support dog for those in medical settings. Less
Our Mia has been home for 3 weeks. The difference in her behavior before and after are remarkable! We choose the 3 week program with the off leash training included because we do not have a fenced in backyard. Kaitlyn Fulton was our trainer and I can say still is our trainer. She is available for help anytime and is there for us if we need her. Mia fell in love at first sight with her. Her ... More
Our Mia has been home for 3 weeks. The difference in her behavior before and after are remarkable! We choose the 3 week program with the off leash training included because we do not have a fenced in backyard. Kaitlyn Fulton was our trainer and I can say still is our trainer. She is available for help anytime and is there for us if we need her. Mia fell in love at first sight with her. Her training was very succesful! Mia comes when called and can enjoy her freedom off the leash. We are a happy family due to Ridgeside and Kaitlyn. Less
Greg and Ashley are the dynamic duo!!! You would think they would get tired of each other going to work and then home 😂 but it’s the exact opposite! You get double the people working with your dog and knowing two reliable dog trainers are the ones inside the home teaching and caring for your dog absolutely puts your mind at ease and I never worried once in the 3 weeks she was there! My dog was a... More
Greg and Ashley are the dynamic duo!!! You would think they would get tired of each other going to work and then home 😂 but it’s the exact opposite! You get double the people working with your dog and knowing two reliable dog trainers are the ones inside the home teaching and caring for your dog absolutely puts your mind at ease and I never worried once in the 3 weeks she was there! My dog was a reactive Shepard/mal mix that wore my patience thin, who neighbors crossed the street to not be around, could not be in public but now gets all the compliments and told she’s a pretty girl after 3 weeks with Greg and Ashley at Ridgeside! I cannot say enough about the trainers, and the company in terms of their results, company values, and of course backing our military/veterans!! Thank You soooo much !!🇺🇸🐾🐶❤️ Less
When I first moved down here a little over a year ago, I decided to rescue Mika. For those of you who don’t know Akitas are known to be an aggressive dog. Mika does not have an aggressive bone in her body but, she was very fearful of kids. In my opinion a fearful dog is scarier than an aggressive dog. I sought out Ridgeside K9 after my friend had her dog go through the program. I was paired up wi... More
When I first moved down here a little over a year ago, I decided to rescue Mika. For those of you who don’t know Akitas are known to be an aggressive dog. Mika does not have an aggressive bone in her body but, she was very fearful of kids. In my opinion a fearful dog is scarier than an aggressive dog. I sought out Ridgeside K9 after my friend had her dog go through the program. I was paired up with Kaitlyn and was very reluctant to let her go for three whole weeks. Kaitlyn the trainer answered any questions I had constantly and would send me pictures daily. I knew that Mika was in great hands. I highly recommend the whole Ridgeside team, especially Kaitlyn. Her passion is training dogs, and will love and treat your dogs as if they were her own. Thank you for everything Kaitlyn and Ridgeside! Less
Cierra was a fantastic trainer who taught our then 4 month old puppy basic manners and commands and set the tone for the rest of her life. Cierra also equipped my wife and I with knowledge on how to keep up the training and how to ensure we stay on track. I couldn’t recommend Cierra and the rest of the Ridgeside K9 team enough.... More
Cierra was a fantastic trainer who taught our then 4 month old puppy basic manners and commands and set the tone for the rest of her life. Cierra also equipped my wife and I with knowledge on how to keep up the training and how to ensure we stay on track. I couldn’t recommend Cierra and the rest of the Ridgeside K9 team enough. Less
Our 6 month old Goldendoodle, Gus, graduated from Ridgeside’s 3 week training program with Steven and Greg last week! We are truly amazed at the differences we see in him. His leash manners and overall obedience in our home have improved drastically! We are so grateful to Ridgeside and the foundation they have laid for both Gus and our family, owning our sweet boy has just become so much more fu... More
Our 6 month old Goldendoodle, Gus, graduated from Ridgeside’s 3 week training program with Steven and Greg last week! We are truly amazed at the differences we see in him. His leash manners and overall obedience in our home have improved drastically! We are so grateful to Ridgeside and the foundation they have laid for both Gus and our family, owning our sweet boy has just become so much more fun and enjoyable! Steven, Greg, and the other Ridgeside staff we met during graduation were all very friendly, experienced, and knowledgeable. The updates/photos/videos they provided throughout Gus’ training were very comforting and further proved their dedication to their clients. I will forever recommend Ridgeside - they sure make me look good as Gus’ owner as we rock our daily walks around the neighborhood! Less
I can't thank Libba enough for DRAMATICALLY improving the quality of life for both me and Winslow! We can finally communicate with the same language and he obeys with enthusiasm. I honestly feel like I got back a whole new dog! We can finally go places again and explore trails without me being pulled up the mountain or down the gravel. I can finally trust him to stay put when the front door is w... More
I can't thank Libba enough for DRAMATICALLY improving the quality of life for both me and Winslow! We can finally communicate with the same language and he obeys with enthusiasm. I honestly feel like I got back a whole new dog! We can finally go places again and explore trails without me being pulled up the mountain or down the gravel. I can finally trust him to stay put when the front door is wide open and I'm bringing groceries in. There are so many small things that he is capable of now and I have felt a huge sigh of relief for that. I can rest easy knowing Winslow is reliable in his recall and can be called to my side at any given time. Walks have been actually nice and relaxing whereas before they were an absolute chore. I feel like I can finally enjoy our time together again! Thanks a million Libba! Not to mention the INCREDIBLE photos sent daily 😍. Less
So if anyone knows me, they know that I love my dog more than anything I've ever had. She is one of the best things that I have ever had. I am a new large breed owner, so I had no clue what I was getting into. I worked with Lindy Mott with Ridgeside K9 Carolinas Dog Training and I would 100% recommend this trainer to anyone. Chloe is now a confident dog and she is so excited to show me she knows ... More
So if anyone knows me, they know that I love my dog more than anything I've ever had. She is one of the best things that I have ever had. I am a new large breed owner, so I had no clue what I was getting into. I worked with Lindy Mott with Ridgeside K9 Carolinas Dog Training and I would 100% recommend this trainer to anyone. Chloe is now a confident dog and she is so excited to show me she knows how to listen. Training and working with Chloe, has made our owner to dog bond so strong. Chloe is so proud of herself and I am excited to be able to enjoy taking her to the park and letting her be a dog but still being in control of her. 12/10 Ridgeside! You guys are amazing! Less
Hania was amazing with Sage. She was so patient and worked through all her quirks to help Sage gain confidence and learn obedience. Hania has been great about checking in to see how we’re doing post graduation and continuing to help both of us learn.... More
Hania was amazing with Sage. She was so patient and worked through all her quirks to help Sage gain confidence and learn obedience. Hania has been great about checking in to see how we’re doing post graduation and continuing to help both of us learn. Less
Our sweet Labrador Retriever, Hoover, graduated from the 3-week program one week ago, and he’s doing so well! We’ve taken him on daily excursions and have been very impressed with his self-containment. He calmly walks downtown, he barely reacts when encountering other dogs, he’s polite in greeting people, and he sits for off-leash photos. He’s happy and calm at the beach, garnering comments in w... More
Our sweet Labrador Retriever, Hoover, graduated from the 3-week program one week ago, and he’s doing so well! We’ve taken him on daily excursions and have been very impressed with his self-containment. He calmly walks downtown, he barely reacts when encountering other dogs, he’s polite in greeting people, and he sits for off-leash photos. He’s happy and calm at the beach, garnering comments in what a good boy he is. And he goes up and down stairs like a champ during the outings, a huge improvement! We’re so proud of Hoover and very appreciative of Ridgeside K9 and his terrific trainer Greg Hunt! Less
Our Goldendoodle Moose was only 9 months when he went to Greg for the board and train program. My wife was a little nervous with the idea of him being gone for three weeks, but Greg made it so easy with the daily video/picture updates! Even with just the first hour of being back with Moose we saw a significant and positive difference. Greg makes training super easy for everyone and really makes s... More
Our Goldendoodle Moose was only 9 months when he went to Greg for the board and train program. My wife was a little nervous with the idea of him being gone for three weeks, but Greg made it so easy with the daily video/picture updates! Even with just the first hour of being back with Moose we saw a significant and positive difference. Greg makes training super easy for everyone and really makes sure everyone feels like a pro on graduation day (including the paw-rents)! Even though Moose is back home now, we still have had questions and Greg is always so willing and happy to hear from us. Moose would happily visit Greg again anytime! Less
I cannot say enough positive words about this place ! One of our 9 month old mini goldendoodle pups stayed with the wonderful and sweet Hania for 3 weeks. She is completely off leash trained, amazing indoor manners, and so obedient. I got daily photos and videos of her progress the entire time! Sadie, is a pleasure to have around our family and friends now! The trainer Hania is top notch, and no... More
I cannot say enough positive words about this place ! One of our 9 month old mini goldendoodle pups stayed with the wonderful and sweet Hania for 3 weeks. She is completely off leash trained, amazing indoor manners, and so obedient. I got daily photos and videos of her progress the entire time! Sadie, is a pleasure to have around our family and friends now! The trainer Hania is top notch, and now she has our boy pup for 3 weeks! Less
My 5 month old German Shepard Bentley was wildly energetic, had no leash manners and was just a hassle overall. While 9months pregnant we sent Bentley to train with Steve in the 3 weeks board and train. Hands down one of the best decisions we’ve ever made. Steve updated us daily with any and all progress he was there at anytime to answer questions & make us completely comfortable throughout the e... More
My 5 month old German Shepard Bentley was wildly energetic, had no leash manners and was just a hassle overall. While 9months pregnant we sent Bentley to train with Steve in the 3 weeks board and train. Hands down one of the best decisions we’ve ever made. Steve updated us daily with any and all progress he was there at anytime to answer questions & make us completely comfortable throughout the entire process. Once we got Bentley back he was the same energetic dog but this time he was more relaxed & well behaved. Steve really help set a steady foundation for Bentley and with the life long support they offer I know that he’ll reach his full potential. Bentley is not only a dog we feel proud having out in public but a dog we feel comfortable having around our new born and we couldn’t have asked for better results. Less
I took my year and a half old German Shepherd to the 3 week board and train program with Kristen. She did amazing! Before training, he would pull on leash walks, not listen if there were other dogs around, and had issues focusing with any distractions. Kristen did a great job of communicating when she had him, sending lots of updates and made sure to focus on the issues I communicated. Picking hi... More
I took my year and a half old German Shepherd to the 3 week board and train program with Kristen. She did amazing! Before training, he would pull on leash walks, not listen if there were other dogs around, and had issues focusing with any distractions. Kristen did a great job of communicating when she had him, sending lots of updates and made sure to focus on the issues I communicated. Picking him up and taking him to stores, on walks, etc was a night and day difference. The training has had such a positive impact on our lives and I’m so grateful! Less
We sent our two dogs (7 month old Zorro and 7 year old Zoey) to the 3 week board and train. Will and the team kept us updated on their progress and we are amazed at the results. Our pups still have their goofy personality but are able to listen and focus. I would recommend them to anyone!... More
We sent our two dogs (7 month old Zorro and 7 year old Zoey) to the 3 week board and train. Will and the team kept us updated on their progress and we are amazed at the results. Our pups still have their goofy personality but are able to listen and focus. I would recommend them to anyone! Less
Our 7 year old (Zoey) and our 5 month old (Zorro) spent 3 weeks with Will and the team. Zoey always struggled with anxiety and leash reactivity and Zorro was so easily distracted. We have had them back for 3 days and the transformation is amazing! Zoey and Zorro still have their very goofy personalities but have control and focus that we needed. The pack walks and refreshers are so helpful. I ... More
Our 7 year old (Zoey) and our 5 month old (Zorro) spent 3 weeks with Will and the team. Zoey always struggled with anxiety and leash reactivity and Zorro was so easily distracted. We have had them back for 3 days and the transformation is amazing! Zoey and Zorro still have their very goofy personalities but have control and focus that we needed. The pack walks and refreshers are so helpful. I got updates on their training while they were gone. Would recommend to anyone! Less
We have a 1 year old husky/shepherd mix who is a master of escaping.. it was getting dangerous because she didn't have a recall and I was afraid she was going to end up hurt one day. Ruth went through the 3 week program and graduated today with a solid recall and manners. She can also stay focused in place even with my kids distracting her as well. I am completely blown away.. she is a different ... More
We have a 1 year old husky/shepherd mix who is a master of escaping.. it was getting dangerous because she didn't have a recall and I was afraid she was going to end up hurt one day. Ruth went through the 3 week program and graduated today with a solid recall and manners. She can also stay focused in place even with my kids distracting her as well. I am completely blown away.. she is a different dog! Ashley came over and made sure I knew how to continue with her training and made sure I was completely comfortable before leaving.. Ashley is amazing at what she does! The peace of mind I now have is indescribable.. I don't have to worry about her safety if she does get out again because she has this solid recall and training. I would recommend this program to anyone! It is well worth it. Less
Our 9 month old Great Dane just returned from 3 weeks with Will and the team at Ridgeside and we couldn’t be happier. They were able to give him the foundation he needed to be a well mannered dog and give us the knowledge to continue to help him. So thankful for the on-going events for us to be able to attend to strengthen our skills as well. We attended our first Pack Walk two days after he came... More
Our 9 month old Great Dane just returned from 3 weeks with Will and the team at Ridgeside and we couldn’t be happier. They were able to give him the foundation he needed to be a well mannered dog and give us the knowledge to continue to help him. So thankful for the on-going events for us to be able to attend to strengthen our skills as well. We attended our first Pack Walk two days after he came home and it was just what I needed. Less
Our 8 month old puppy Bandit just graduated from his first (but not last) training with Hania! He has come back with such confidence and just loves to train! Hania was so good with him, and sent updates with pictures and videos everyday! Basic on leash training like heel, recall, sit, down and basic door manners were what he learned! Thanks Ridgeside K9 Carolinas!... More
Our 8 month old puppy Bandit just graduated from his first (but not last) training with Hania! He has come back with such confidence and just loves to train! Hania was so good with him, and sent updates with pictures and videos everyday! Basic on leash training like heel, recall, sit, down and basic door manners were what he learned! Thanks Ridgeside K9 Carolinas! Less
Absolutely wonderful. Amy took great care of our little Ru and turned him into such a gentleman after we had struggled for months with another trainer. Her and Ridgeside continue to be the most supportive and effective trainers even after Ru's board and train was over. It has been the best decision we've ever made!... More
Absolutely wonderful. Amy took great care of our little Ru and turned him into such a gentleman after we had struggled for months with another trainer. Her and Ridgeside continue to be the most supportive and effective trainers even after Ru's board and train was over. It has been the best decision we've ever made! Less
We brought our 3 yr old mastiff/American bulldog mix to Libba and he made so much improvement and gained a lot more confidence!! We also brought our pup and she learned the basics and also became a very good walker especially at such a young age. I highly recommend Libba for your dog training needs. She does an amazing job!!... More
We brought our 3 yr old mastiff/American bulldog mix to Libba and he made so much improvement and gained a lot more confidence!! We also brought our pup and she learned the basics and also became a very good walker especially at such a young age. I highly recommend Libba for your dog training needs. She does an amazing job!! Less
While I was very anxious about 2 weeks board and train-more for me than my pup, our trainer Ashley made it so much better. She sent daily updates and videos/photos and even played along with Bruin being Mayor of our Neighborhood with her posts. Bruin is happy and has his same personality but just better manners. No jumping!!!! Does “place” well when I need him to stay and is enjoying our walks so... More
While I was very anxious about 2 weeks board and train-more for me than my pup, our trainer Ashley made it so much better. She sent daily updates and videos/photos and even played along with Bruin being Mayor of our Neighborhood with her posts. Bruin is happy and has his same personality but just better manners. No jumping!!!! Does “place” well when I need him to stay and is enjoying our walks so much more in his “heel”. We are so thankful for Ashley and RSK9. Less
I was nervous, of course, to send my dog, Mabel away for a few weeks, but I totally don’t regret it! Mabel went into training already knowing basic commands, but we were having problems with her reactivity (barking) to other people and dogs in public. She would also pull me on the leash when I would try to walk her, and had a few house manners she needed help with. Meeting our trainer Kaitlyn for... More
I was nervous, of course, to send my dog, Mabel away for a few weeks, but I totally don’t regret it! Mabel went into training already knowing basic commands, but we were having problems with her reactivity (barking) to other people and dogs in public. She would also pull me on the leash when I would try to walk her, and had a few house manners she needed help with. Meeting our trainer Kaitlyn for the first time at drop off, I knew immediately that Mabel would be in the best hands. She is a great trainer and has a great personality. I immediately was at ease when dropping Mabel off to her. Mabel didn’t even look back at us when Kaitlyn took her inside. We received daily updates from Kaitlyn with pictures and videos. It was the highlight of our day to see her improving and looking very happy! Going into Lowes with her would have been a definite no for us and something we couldn’t even dream of doing. To see her progress through videos was awesome to see, but nothing compared to being able to see how she was in person. She walked calmly beside us, with hardly any nerves, and was able to completely ignore and walk past people! I was shocked! We brought home a completely different dog in the best way possible. She is still the same loving dog, but has great manners now. We cannot thank Ridgeside and Kaitlyn enough!! Cannot wait to take Mabel on outings now! Less
My husband and I were at wits end with Hero, our 6 month old Shepherd mix. He's a rescue from the streets of Puerto Rico and a real handful. As first time puppy owners we were not prepared for this sweet bundle of energy, no social manners little fella. I knew he needed professional help to become the companion we wanted, but it was hard to come to grips that I would have to leave him with someon... More
My husband and I were at wits end with Hero, our 6 month old Shepherd mix. He's a rescue from the streets of Puerto Rico and a real handful. As first time puppy owners we were not prepared for this sweet bundle of energy, no social manners little fella. I knew he needed professional help to become the companion we wanted, but it was hard to come to grips that I would have to leave him with someone for a few weeks. So I Called Ridgeside K9 who hooked us up with trainer Amy O'Donnell right away. Amy was a God send!! Our first meeting I knew right away I could trust her to train and care for Hero as if he was her own. 3 weeks later Amy came to our home with Hero in tow. What a difference! She spent all afternoon "training" us on how to continue working with Hero. She was happy to answer any questions we had and assured us she would be there if we had any questions in the future. Can't beat lifetime support! I can actually take him for a walk without being pulled around the neighborhood. I also know how to calm him down when he's amped up. So many other positive changes and we owe it all to Amy. She loves what she does and it shows through her work. Love ya girl! Less
I cannot say enough to praise our trainer Justine from Ridgeside K9!! We were hesitant to invest in more extensive, 3 week off leash training for our Bailey because she was so wild and crazy. I just imagined them calling me and saying she was too crazy and I needed to come get her. She used to jump, bite and destroy anything she could get her mouth on. Every bit of training I tried with her mysel... More
I cannot say enough to praise our trainer Justine from Ridgeside K9!! We were hesitant to invest in more extensive, 3 week off leash training for our Bailey because she was so wild and crazy. I just imagined them calling me and saying she was too crazy and I needed to come get her. She used to jump, bite and destroy anything she could get her mouth on. Every bit of training I tried with her myself was not working and to be honest my sanity was slipping. I was starting to think we wouldn't be able to keep her. She is so smart and loving we decided to invest and found the best trainers around! When Justine started working with Bailey we were shocked. I had to ask her if that was the same dog I handed over to her. Within three weeks Bailey wasn't jumping, biting, digging, destroying things, and we were able to trust her for the first time ever! We now take extremely pleasant walks and I know if I ask her to stay in place I can drop chicken right in front of her and she won't budge. We can be around other dogs, family/friends, and especially children. We have three small children so that was extremely important. Bailey came back to us with impulse control, manners, the ability to calm herself and listened to every No we said. While she was with Justine we received daily pictures and updates and sweet encouraging words that made us excited to get her back! Justine was always quick to respond to texts or calls when I had questions (believe me I had a LOT!). Justine was kind enough to "train" me, my husband and our three children on how to help Bailey continue to succeed. We got her back just before Christmas and knew that would be the ultimate test. She was an angel, everyone was saying how amazing her training and trainer must have been and they were right! We have been so thankful for Justine, even after Baileys training was completed. We are invited to pack walks, she has brought her dogs over to go on social walks and she has done training refreshers when I forget what to do or we have a new behaviors to address. The support we have received from the moment we contacted Ridgeside K9 has been outstanding and to know they offer lifetime support gives us great peace about out happy future with Bailey! Thank you Justine for being the amazing woman and trainer that you are! We know how luck we are to have you in our lives now! Less
Cooper did training with Steven for three weeks and he did an awesome job with him! Before Cooper went to training, he constantly was pulling on the leash and tended to be very stubborn. After getting Cooper back, he listens better and does a lot better on and off leash along with other commands. Steven was also great with keeping in touch with us and giving us daily updates with great photos.... More
Cooper did training with Steven for three weeks and he did an awesome job with him! Before Cooper went to training, he constantly was pulling on the leash and tended to be very stubborn. After getting Cooper back, he listens better and does a lot better on and off leash along with other commands. Steven was also great with keeping in touch with us and giving us daily updates with great photos. Less
We signed up for their 2 week puppy training program and we were paired up with their trainer Justine. She was really great and helpful sending us daily updates and pictures while our puppy was with her. She also had been helping us for several days prior to even meeting us (since we had to wait for our puppy to reach the minimum age) and continues to check in on him. We loved our experience with... More
We signed up for their 2 week puppy training program and we were paired up with their trainer Justine. She was really great and helpful sending us daily updates and pictures while our puppy was with her. She also had been helping us for several days prior to even meeting us (since we had to wait for our puppy to reach the minimum age) and continues to check in on him. We loved our experience with Ridgeside and Justine and had no idea how much we didn't know. We plan on taking him to more events hosted by them. Less
Big shout out to Ashley from Ridgeside. She treated my dog Sauce as if he was one of her own. While I was away for a couple weeks she made sure to keep me updated with pictures and videos of how Sauce’s training were going. I can’t wait to get him back in training with her so she can help him continue with his development. If you’re looking for a dog trainer than look no further! She’s the one !!... More
Big shout out to Ashley from Ridgeside. She treated my dog Sauce as if he was one of her own. While I was away for a couple weeks she made sure to keep me updated with pictures and videos of how Sauce’s training were going. I can’t wait to get him back in training with her so she can help him continue with his development. If you’re looking for a dog trainer than look no further! She’s the one !!!! Less
Our 1.5 year old boxer (Fiona), went with her Trainer Steve for the 3 week program, and she's a new dog! He kept us updated on her progress with photos and videos. She was terrible outside, she seemed like a "bad dog", BUT now she's the best, we walk without pulling, she doesn't lose her mind when people cross our path, she sits, stays, comes when called, she heels, and stays in place!!... More
Our 1.5 year old boxer (Fiona), went with her Trainer Steve for the 3 week program, and she's a new dog! He kept us updated on her progress with photos and videos. She was terrible outside, she seemed like a "bad dog", BUT now she's the best, we walk without pulling, she doesn't lose her mind when people cross our path, she sits, stays, comes when called, she heels, and stays in place!! Less
My 2 y/o dutch shepherd attended a two week board and train with Amy and there aren't enough words to describe how grateful I am. My dog had some reactivity issues towards new people and moving cars, making leaving the house unpleasant and stressful. The thought of leaving her in someone else's care was terrifying to me until I got to meet and talk to Amy. Amy took such great care of my girl and ... More
My 2 y/o dutch shepherd attended a two week board and train with Amy and there aren't enough words to describe how grateful I am. My dog had some reactivity issues towards new people and moving cars, making leaving the house unpleasant and stressful. The thought of leaving her in someone else's care was terrifying to me until I got to meet and talk to Amy. Amy took such great care of my girl and I saw a huge improvement in the confidence level of my dog, making every day life so much easier. Not only did she invest in my dogs confidence, she supported me as a handler and worked hard to help the relationship between my dog and I reach it's full potential. I'm so glad I found this company and I look forward to working with them in the future. Less
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I would highly recommend Ridgeside K9 to people looking for professional and knowledgeable dog trainers. I had a great experience with Hannah. She did a fantastic job working with my German Shepard, Eris. Not only that, but she also took the time and made sure I was confident and capable of continuing the training on my own once I got her back and still checks in to see if she can help in any way... More
I would highly recommend Ridgeside K9 to people looking for professional and knowledgeable dog trainers. I had a great experience with Hannah. She did a fantastic job working with my German Shepard, Eris. Not only that, but she also took the time and made sure I was confident and capable of continuing the training on my own once I got her back and still checks in to see if she can help in any way. Hannah was awesome! Less
Greg Hunt trained my 3 year old rescue pitbull and the results have me stunned. This was a huge commitment for me as I do not trust many people to handle my dog. I struggled for years with his terrible leash manners and extreme reactivity on walks. I could never take my dog in public. Now Buster walks in stores and in our neighborhood so well and has a newfound confidence I didn’t know he was cap... More
Greg Hunt trained my 3 year old rescue pitbull and the results have me stunned. This was a huge commitment for me as I do not trust many people to handle my dog. I struggled for years with his terrible leash manners and extreme reactivity on walks. I could never take my dog in public. Now Buster walks in stores and in our neighborhood so well and has a newfound confidence I didn’t know he was capable of. Greg was patient, thorough and focused on educating the owners. I truly believe he built a bond with my dog to help him learn to trust another person. He has been communicative and knowledgeable about everything I’ve asked. I am so pleased and feel like I got a brand new dog. I can’t wait to keep up with the training, it has become a new passion of mine! The price is worth every penny. Less
I had justine as a trainer when i dropped storm off, she did a fantastic job fixing her puppy habits!!! Definitely recommend, storm has learned so much from her.... More
I had justine as a trainer when i dropped storm off, she did a fantastic job fixing her puppy habits!!! Definitely recommend, storm has learned so much from her. Less
RidgesideK9 did a phenomenal job laying a solid foundation during my dog’s 3 week board and train. Prior to training, I knew what I had to do to train my dog, but the foundation wasn’t there. Sending my dog to Ashley for 3 weeks was the best decision I ever made. She came home still her normal spunky self but was significantly more obedient. We can now enjoy each other’s time together in the hous... More
RidgesideK9 did a phenomenal job laying a solid foundation during my dog’s 3 week board and train. Prior to training, I knew what I had to do to train my dog, but the foundation wasn’t there. Sending my dog to Ashley for 3 weeks was the best decision I ever made. She came home still her normal spunky self but was significantly more obedient. We can now enjoy each other’s time together in the house or outside and I don’t have to worry about her pulling on the leash and running off, jumping on the countertops, or jumping on guests. I would absolutely recommend the 3 week board and train program to any puppy or dog who needs either a foundation built or a little discipline (mine was 5-6 months old when I sent her). The price was hard to swallow but all the benefits you get after training are well worth it. Less
I cannot recommend Ridgeside enough! I sent my 6 month old Sable German Shepherd for their board and train and I am thankful I did! I was updated constantly and not always “he is doing great” etc, telling me what I want to hear, but honest feedback on what he is struggling with and what he isn’t. They did a full run down of his training for myself and my husband and taught us how to handle him. T... More
I cannot recommend Ridgeside enough! I sent my 6 month old Sable German Shepherd for their board and train and I am thankful I did! I was updated constantly and not always “he is doing great” etc, telling me what I want to hear, but honest feedback on what he is struggling with and what he isn’t. They did a full run down of his training for myself and my husband and taught us how to handle him. They have even met me publicly to work on an issue I felt we were struggling with. I am asked how we are doing almost a month after graduation. They offer lifetime support and have a weekly refresher that, unfortunately due to schedule issues, I have not gotten to attend yet, but plan on doing so. I practice what we learn consistently and I still ask my trainers for help if I am not certain. Today I was complimented on how well trained and behaved he was in a public store. The employees all took a moment to say they don’t see that often in his breed and asked where he was trained especially due to his age. Very pleased with how well he is doing and how well I am doing cause at the end of the day, Ridgeside may set up the tools but we have to utilize it properly. Less
Talked with Austen through message, was very nice! great service and great prices and programs! Would recommend!!
So far have only booked puppy for December training. The staff have been extremely good at contacting me and answering questions. They had the trainer call me to discuss. So far so good.... More
So far have only booked puppy for December training. The staff have been extremely good at contacting me and answering questions. They had the trainer call me to discuss. So far so good. Less
Our Great Dane Winston was trained by Greg. He did an amazing job! Almost every trainer we contacted rejected Winston because of his size but Ridgeside accepted him without a doubt that he could be trained. Winston is no longer pulling on the leash and I can now walk him anywhere in public without a worry! In just 3 weeks Winston made a complete transformation and listens to every command. With h... More
Our Great Dane Winston was trained by Greg. He did an amazing job! Almost every trainer we contacted rejected Winston because of his size but Ridgeside accepted him without a doubt that he could be trained. Winston is no longer pulling on the leash and I can now walk him anywhere in public without a worry! In just 3 weeks Winston made a complete transformation and listens to every command. With his large size I used to have a hard time controlling him. Winston was well taken care of and we got lots of update pics and videos of his training. We are extremely satisfied by the professionalism and work ethic Ridgeside has provided. They truly care about your pet and ensure amazing results! Less
I can’t thank Ridgeside enough for all they did for my hound Mabel. In three weeks they accomplished with her what I thought was impossible. She built a ton of confidence, her obedience is incredible and the fact that we can go out and explore places without a leash is huge. Both her and my quality of life has improved dramatically. Their team is wonderful to work with and will spend the time nee... More
I can’t thank Ridgeside enough for all they did for my hound Mabel. In three weeks they accomplished with her what I thought was impossible. She built a ton of confidence, her obedience is incredible and the fact that we can go out and explore places without a leash is huge. Both her and my quality of life has improved dramatically. Their team is wonderful to work with and will spend the time needed to coach you on how to continue training at home. They also offer lifelong support. I would recommend them anyone. Less
We were about out of patience with controlling our 11 month old Boxer-Lab mix! His temperament was nothing like our previous 2 Labs and found ourselves in over our heads with his hyper energy and lack of attention to train. We called Ringside because they had 5 star reviews. It didn’t take long to find out why! From the initial phone call with Ashley, coordinating the drop off with Hannah, an... More
We were about out of patience with controlling our 11 month old Boxer-Lab mix! His temperament was nothing like our previous 2 Labs and found ourselves in over our heads with his hyper energy and lack of attention to train. We called Ringside because they had 5 star reviews. It didn’t take long to find out why! From the initial phone call with Ashley, coordinating the drop off with Hannah, and the trainers Greg, Ashley, and Justine, we were encouraged with their knowledge and confidence on how they could help! During the training we received daily updates, pictures, and videos on his progress from Hannah! This was so helpful for the Family to hear how he was doing and that this was working! When the scheduled training was near the end, they extended him another week at no extra charge to make sure he was ready before coming home! At his Graduation Day, we received the most professional, one on one instruction with the trainers! This included indoor exercises with him, outdoor trail walk with and without leash, then finished up with a walk through a very busy Lowes on a Saturday! Can’t imagine a better training program out there, with all the tools they provide, explanation on why the commands work, and the lifetime support! This place is AMAZING!!! Thank you Ashley, Hannah, Justine, and Greg! He’s a been totally different Dog since coming home! You guys are the Best!!! Less
The trainers Justine, Greg and Ashley did an amazing job at helping our 2 year old pitbull transform into such a well behaved gentleman, and Hannah ensured we got updates and pictures daily!! We can go on family walks with ease on and off leash and Sven will stay right by our side. His house manners have drastically improved and he seems to be an even happier pup. I highly recommend for anyone co... More
The trainers Justine, Greg and Ashley did an amazing job at helping our 2 year old pitbull transform into such a well behaved gentleman, and Hannah ensured we got updates and pictures daily!! We can go on family walks with ease on and off leash and Sven will stay right by our side. His house manners have drastically improved and he seems to be an even happier pup. I highly recommend for anyone considering dog training. They're the best in the business. Less
My wife and I decided to send our 2 year old pitbull to Ridgeside and the results were beyond what was expected. Family walks used to be a struggle with pulling and barking at other dogs, but now he's a gentleman who stays right by my side and is able to go even off leash. Highly recommend for anyone who's even considering training. It is worth it and more!... More
My wife and I decided to send our 2 year old pitbull to Ridgeside and the results were beyond what was expected. Family walks used to be a struggle with pulling and barking at other dogs, but now he's a gentleman who stays right by my side and is able to go even off leash. Highly recommend for anyone who's even considering training. It is worth it and more! Less
Wonderful training and follow up. Highly recommend
We had a wonderful experience with RSK9. Both of our dogs now have the foundation and confidence to be able to make walking more enjoyable and time at home more peaceful. Our trainers kept us in the loop and still are checking up on us as weeks pass, always available if we have questions or issues arise. Thank you Hannah, Ashley, and all of the folks at Ridgeside!... More
We had a wonderful experience with RSK9. Both of our dogs now have the foundation and confidence to be able to make walking more enjoyable and time at home more peaceful. Our trainers kept us in the loop and still are checking up on us as weeks pass, always available if we have questions or issues arise. Thank you Hannah, Ashley, and all of the folks at Ridgeside! Less
We sent our 14 week pup to Ridgeside and Hania was absolutely amazing. She had open communication with us and sent us daily updates on our sweet girl. With two kids at home (4yo and 1 yo) it was worth the time investing in a good trainer for our girl. She walks on a leash like a champ and learned all the basic commands. We can’t wait until she’s old enough to go back to off leash training. I reco... More
We sent our 14 week pup to Ridgeside and Hania was absolutely amazing. She had open communication with us and sent us daily updates on our sweet girl. With two kids at home (4yo and 1 yo) it was worth the time investing in a good trainer for our girl. She walks on a leash like a champ and learned all the basic commands. We can’t wait until she’s old enough to go back to off leash training. I recommend Ridgeside K9 to anyone who is looking for help. Less
As first time dog owners we were overwhelmed when we first received our working-line GSD puppy. She was a bundle of energy and despite consuming almost every training video available online it seemed that we weren’t making much headway in terms of instilling basic obedience principles. That is when we decided to seek professional help. We first sent Janka to the Puppy University program and when ... More
As first time dog owners we were overwhelmed when we first received our working-line GSD puppy. She was a bundle of energy and despite consuming almost every training video available online it seemed that we weren’t making much headway in terms of instilling basic obedience principles. That is when we decided to seek professional help. We first sent Janka to the Puppy University program and when she returned we were so impressed with the results and our trainer Kaytlin that we decided to send her to the 3-week Off-Leash Board and Train program when she was 7 months old. During the times that Janka was away at training Kaitlyn kept us updated daily on the progress our puppy was making and to this day she continues to be an incredible resource for us. We would be forever grateful for the impact that the training has had on Janka and we would recommend Kaitlyn and Ridgeside K9 to anyone without hesitation! Less
As first time dog owners we were overwhelmed when we first received our working-line GSD puppy. She was a bundle of energy and despite consuming almost every training video available online it seemed that we weren’t making much headway in terms of instilling basic obedience principles. That is when we decided to seek professional help. We first sent Janka to the Puppy University program and when ... More
As first time dog owners we were overwhelmed when we first received our working-line GSD puppy. She was a bundle of energy and despite consuming almost every training video available online it seemed that we weren’t making much headway in terms of instilling basic obedience principles. That is when we decided to seek professional help. We first sent Janka to the Puppy University program and when she returned we were so impressed with the results and our trainer Kaytlin that we decided to send her to the 3-week Off-Leash Board and Train program when she was 7 months old. During the times that Janka was away at training Kaitlyn kept us updated daily on the progress our puppy was making and to this day she continues to be an incredible resource for us. We would be forever grateful for the impact that the training has had on Janka and we would recommend Kaitlyn and Ridgeside K9 to anyone without hesitation! Less
From the day Angel, our first female Doberman, joined our family at 9 weeks old we knew we wanted more for her. We could tell she was extremely bright and very driven but we knew we didn’t have the time to train her to be her best. We started searching and found Ridgeside K9. We put Angel in the 3 week board and train at 5 1/2 months. Everyday we received pictures and videos or texts updating us ... More
From the day Angel, our first female Doberman, joined our family at 9 weeks old we knew we wanted more for her. We could tell she was extremely bright and very driven but we knew we didn’t have the time to train her to be her best. We started searching and found Ridgeside K9. We put Angel in the 3 week board and train at 5 1/2 months. Everyday we received pictures and videos or texts updating us on how she was doing and what she was working on which my little kids just loved to watched. She went from nipping at legs and not listening, never sitting still, couldn’t walk on a leash, unless you wanted to be dragged of course, to the most amazingly obedient, kind, and wanting to please puppy that you could find. The best part is that the staff spent sooooo much time with us at the facility, in the park, and a store to help ensure we knew exactly what we needed to do to keep her training going. Oh and it doesn’t stop there! We continue to receive texts asking how Angel is doing and they are on call should you need to ask any questions. Plus they offer lifetime additional training once a week with other pet owners and even a park walk! I mean you couldn’t ask for a better relationship with the ones that trained your pet than Ridgeside K9. We highly recommend them for all of your pet training! Less
Such an amazing experience with Ridgeside K9!! They are such a kind and caring group of trainers especially Hannah, Justine and Will. I sent Gunner my 1 year old Belgian Malinois to them to do the 3 week board and train, within the first few days of being there I could already see a big difference in Gunner’s behavior!! I loved that they sent pictures and videos of Gunner and the training he was ... More
Such an amazing experience with Ridgeside K9!! They are such a kind and caring group of trainers especially Hannah, Justine and Will. I sent Gunner my 1 year old Belgian Malinois to them to do the 3 week board and train, within the first few days of being there I could already see a big difference in Gunner’s behavior!! I loved that they sent pictures and videos of Gunner and the training he was doing each day. When it came time for graduation day they went into great detail on everything Gunner learned and how we can implement it in our home. I highly recommend Ridgeside K9 to anyone who wants to send their dog to training they are truly a great group of trainers and really care for your dog!!! Less
I can’t say enough good things about Ridgeside K9!! We sent Gunner our 1 year old Belgian Malinois to their 3 week board and train. Each day we got pictures and videos of him so we could see his progress and how he is doing!! When it was time for his graduation they went step by step with us to teach us everything that they have taught him over the past 3 weeks he was with them. Gunner has been s... More
I can’t say enough good things about Ridgeside K9!! We sent Gunner our 1 year old Belgian Malinois to their 3 week board and train. Each day we got pictures and videos of him so we could see his progress and how he is doing!! When it was time for his graduation they went step by step with us to teach us everything that they have taught him over the past 3 weeks he was with them. Gunner has been so much happier and well behaved since we have had him back home with us. I highly recommend Ridgeside K9 to anyone who wants get their dog trained they are an amazing team and they will take great care of your dog!! Less
We had a trip planned this summer and we’re unable to take our 4 month old pit mix (Pinkie) with us. We knew we were going to have to board her, and after some searching we found the 2 week puppy board & train program. We were on the fence about it since she was young and we were unsure if she was just being a “puppy” or her behavior could be corrected. The receptionist was VERY informative & we ... More
We had a trip planned this summer and we’re unable to take our 4 month old pit mix (Pinkie) with us. We knew we were going to have to board her, and after some searching we found the 2 week puppy board & train program. We were on the fence about it since she was young and we were unsure if she was just being a “puppy” or her behavior could be corrected. The receptionist was VERY informative & we were more confident that we would see a positive behavior change. Once we were in touch with our trainer, Haley, we knew we were making the right decision. She was informative, professional, patient & kind. We easily set up drop off & pick up times. She confirmed with us prior to drop off. She was so welcoming when we went to drop Pinkie off and answered any last minute questions. She told us exactly what to expect and how often she would check in with us. She did exactly what she said she was going to do and it eased our minds knowing (and seeing!) Pinkie was in such good hands. When Haley brought Pinkie home after the two weeks, again, Haley was very informative, knowledgeable and patient. When Pinkie came in and went to her “place,” we were amazed. No jumping, no barking, she listened and responded to Haley so well! It was like magic (lol). She walked us through all the commands and allowed enough time for my husband and I to practice with her too. She reminded us to take advantage of the three additional lessons that were included in the package and told us it is as easy as just sending a text to set up. We are blown away by the professionalism, knowledge, kindness & results! I would 100% recommend to any puppy/dog owner without any hesitation at all! Pinkie has been home a week with us after training and is still doing great with all the basic commands, leash walking and socialization. Our two year old is even working with her. We are very, very satisfied. Less
Christina trained our baby girl Bonny when she was a puppy and did an amazing job. So now we are sending Biggins and Bonny to the off leash training with Ridgeside. Excited that Christina is training them both and what they we’ll be like when they return!... More
Christina trained our baby girl Bonny when she was a puppy and did an amazing job. So now we are sending Biggins and Bonny to the off leash training with Ridgeside. Excited that Christina is training them both and what they we’ll be like when they return! Less
Christina did an amazing job with our puppy (Belle). She sent us picture and video updates often which really helpful with her being gone for two weeks so we could see all her progress. When she was done with training she was very patient and sweet in teaching us. She continues to check up on her and encourages us to continue with training! I would absolutely recommend Christina and Ridgeside K9!... More
Christina did an amazing job with our puppy (Belle). She sent us picture and video updates often which really helpful with her being gone for two weeks so we could see all her progress. When she was done with training she was very patient and sweet in teaching us. She continues to check up on her and encourages us to continue with training! I would absolutely recommend Christina and Ridgeside K9! Less
Highly recommend Ridgeside K9! I never imagined my Golden Retriever being so obedient. She would pull the leash really hard almost making you fall. She would bolt out the door and run away. I couldn't take her places without her jumping on people or yanking me toward other dogs. Now she won't go out the door without you telling her to, she doesn't pull on the leash and when she is off leash she d... More
Highly recommend Ridgeside K9! I never imagined my Golden Retriever being so obedient. She would pull the leash really hard almost making you fall. She would bolt out the door and run away. I couldn't take her places without her jumping on people or yanking me toward other dogs. Now she won't go out the door without you telling her to, she doesn't pull on the leash and when she is off leash she doesn't run away. Her place command is very affective. Will did an AMAZING job and was and still is very quick to reply to any questions you may have. I love that they offer pack walks as well as refresher training for prior clients. 100% satisfied with all her training and always look forward to the refreshers! Less
It’s been a little over a year since I sent Roger to get trained by Ridgeside. Before training I couldn’t walk him without him dragging me down, he jumped on EVERYONE, wouldn’t listen, and I definitely couldn’t let him off leash without the fear of him running off. I can now take him to any environment and his obedience is solid! Whether it’s at a park, store, the lake, or the beach. He heels ama... More
It’s been a little over a year since I sent Roger to get trained by Ridgeside. Before training I couldn’t walk him without him dragging me down, he jumped on EVERYONE, wouldn’t listen, and I definitely couldn’t let him off leash without the fear of him running off. I can now take him to any environment and his obedience is solid! Whether it’s at a park, store, the lake, or the beach. He heels amazingly, listens, and I can let him off leash with the confidence that he’s coming back. Ridgesides training has changed mine and Rogers bond with each other for the better and we now get to enjoy more things together. Their love and dedication shows through and through! Less
Amazing! It’s so clear how much the trainers care about the dogs that they work with! I love that they take the dogs to stores/parks/trails so the dogs can receive experience training in high distraction areas! I love seeing other trainers at Lowe’s working their dogs and they look so happy and excited to work. They do awesome job of taking pictures of the pups so everyone can see the progress th... More
Amazing! It’s so clear how much the trainers care about the dogs that they work with! I love that they take the dogs to stores/parks/trails so the dogs can receive experience training in high distraction areas! I love seeing other trainers at Lowe’s working their dogs and they look so happy and excited to work. They do awesome job of taking pictures of the pups so everyone can see the progress that their dog is making!! 10/10 recommend!! Less
Our 3 year old miniature schnauzer, Elsa, went with trainer Christina for a 3 week training. We loved receiving all of the updates throughout her training since she was very missed by the family. She came back such a confident and well mannered dog. We have been able to take her anywhere dogs are allowed without worrying if she was going to have issues. Off leash, she has been so wonderful as wel... More
Our 3 year old miniature schnauzer, Elsa, went with trainer Christina for a 3 week training. We loved receiving all of the updates throughout her training since she was very missed by the family. She came back such a confident and well mannered dog. We have been able to take her anywhere dogs are allowed without worrying if she was going to have issues. Off leash, she has been so wonderful as well. Christina has kept in touch with us checking up on Elsa and offering advice when needed. This has been such a wonderful experience and I would recommend K9 Ridgeside to anyone looking to better their dog, their relationship with their dog, and learn how to be a better, more confident dog owners. Less
What a great experience with Ridgeside K9. You never know what to expect when you make choices for services, just hoping you choose correctly. R-K9 was very professional and achieved more than I could expect with my two dogs, one who was older and needed a little discipline, the other an extremely smart pup who couldn’t be still. I am so pleased with how my dogs progressed while being trained.... More
What a great experience with Ridgeside K9. You never know what to expect when you make choices for services, just hoping you choose correctly. R-K9 was very professional and achieved more than I could expect with my two dogs, one who was older and needed a little discipline, the other an extremely smart pup who couldn’t be still. I am so pleased with how my dogs progressed while being trained. They have spent time with me teaching me how to continue what they started. So obviously R-K9 was a great choice. Less
Can not say enough about how wonderful Ridgeside K9 has been with our Murphy! We put him in the 3 week board and train and I am so thankful we did. Besides the picture/video updates I got of him throughout the experience, it is evident they take their time and put so much love and effort into what they do. I can not wait to get him out on the town and show off what he has learned! THANK YOU 🙏🏽... More
Can not say enough about how wonderful Ridgeside K9 has been with our Murphy! We put him in the 3 week board and train and I am so thankful we did. Besides the picture/video updates I got of him throughout the experience, it is evident they take their time and put so much love and effort into what they do. I can not wait to get him out on the town and show off what he has learned! THANK YOU 🙏🏽 RSK9. We will most definitely be seeing you on Wednesday nights and on the pup walks!!!!! Less
Will, Greg and Hannah were so helpful with training Basil. Sending her to Ridgeside has truly strengthened the bond I have with my pup. She attended the 3 week program and came home a nearly perfected version of herself! I can now take her on hikes everyday without stressing about her pulling & jumping. She is now disciplined and extra focused on me instead of distractions. I would recommend Ridg... More
Will, Greg and Hannah were so helpful with training Basil. Sending her to Ridgeside has truly strengthened the bond I have with my pup. She attended the 3 week program and came home a nearly perfected version of herself! I can now take her on hikes everyday without stressing about her pulling & jumping. She is now disciplined and extra focused on me instead of distractions. I would recommend Ridgeside to anyone without hesitation! Less
Honestly I can’t say enough good things about the entire Ridgeside team! It’s like a big family, where everyone’s top priority is helping you & your dog succeed! I’ve never felt so empowered to learn how to communicate correctly with my Pup, as I have been with ridgeside. From the second I got my puppy, their first response was happiness & excitement for me & they jumped right into fitting us int... More
Honestly I can’t say enough good things about the entire Ridgeside team! It’s like a big family, where everyone’s top priority is helping you & your dog succeed! I’ve never felt so empowered to learn how to communicate correctly with my Pup, as I have been with ridgeside. From the second I got my puppy, their first response was happiness & excitement for me & they jumped right into fitting us into the best training package for me & my pup! I’m Incredibly thankful for all that I have learned already & for what we will continue to learn in the future! Thank you Ridgeside k9 NC, I couldn’t do it without you all! Less
Honestly I can’t say enough good things about the entire Ridgeside team! It’s like a big family, where everyone’s top priority is helping you & your dog succeed! I’ve never felt so empowered to learn how to communicate correctly with my Pup, as I have been with ridgeside. From the second I got my puppy, their first response was happiness & excitement for me & they jumped right into fitting us int... More
Honestly I can’t say enough good things about the entire Ridgeside team! It’s like a big family, where everyone’s top priority is helping you & your dog succeed! I’ve never felt so empowered to learn how to communicate correctly with my Pup, as I have been with ridgeside. From the second I got my puppy, their first response was happiness & excitement for me & they jumped right into fitting us into the best training package for me & my pup! I’m Incredibly thankful for all that I have learned already & for what we will continue to learn in the future! Thank you Ridgeside k9 NC, I couldn’t do it without you all! Less
Chris was wonderful with Scout. She sent frequent texts, pics and videos showing progress throughout the training period. She was also excellent with us teaching us commands and how to continue the training. We are very pleased with RidgesideK9 Carolinas and highly recommend them and especially Chris!... More
Chris was wonderful with Scout. She sent frequent texts, pics and videos showing progress throughout the training period. She was also excellent with us teaching us commands and how to continue the training. We are very pleased with RidgesideK9 Carolinas and highly recommend them and especially Chris! Less
Can’t recommend them enough! The trainers are so knowledgeable and truly care about your animal as if they were their own. We chose the 3 week off leash board and train for our GS, & he came back a totally different dog! We got daily updates with videos and pictures! He had a rough start due to him being so stubborn and his anxiety, but once he opened up, the results were amazing! He defiantly st... More
Can’t recommend them enough! The trainers are so knowledgeable and truly care about your animal as if they were their own. We chose the 3 week off leash board and train for our GS, & he came back a totally different dog! We got daily updates with videos and pictures! He had a rough start due to him being so stubborn and his anxiety, but once he opened up, the results were amazing! He defiantly still has his moments, but our family is so glad we decided to work with Ridgeside K9! Less
Can’t recommend them enough! The trainers are so knowledgeable and truly care about your animal as if they were their own. We chose the 3 week off leash board and train for our GS, & he came back a totally different dog! He lacked basic manners & didn’t know how to relax at all. He defiantly still has his moments, but our family is so glad we decided to work with Ridgeside K9!!... More
Can’t recommend them enough! The trainers are so knowledgeable and truly care about your animal as if they were their own. We chose the 3 week off leash board and train for our GS, & he came back a totally different dog! He lacked basic manners & didn’t know how to relax at all. He defiantly still has his moments, but our family is so glad we decided to work with Ridgeside K9!! Less
I've used many trainers before and I have to say Jennifer is the absolute best! She did amazing with helping my girl Fanning with alot of her reactivity towards other dogs and in high stimulated areas and she's doing absolutely amazing ! Went on our first walk since being picked up yesterday and it was the most relaxed and confident walk I have ever seen her on! I can't thank you all enough for w... More
I've used many trainers before and I have to say Jennifer is the absolute best! She did amazing with helping my girl Fanning with alot of her reactivity towards other dogs and in high stimulated areas and she's doing absolutely amazing ! Went on our first walk since being picked up yesterday and it was the most relaxed and confident walk I have ever seen her on! I can't thank you all enough for what you guys do, I can finally enjoy doing everything with my dog again❤️❤️❤️ I am forever grateful! Less
Will, Greg and Hannah were so helpful with training Basil. Sending her to Ridgeside has truly strengthened the bond I have with my pup. She attended the 3 week program and came home a nearly perfected version of herself! I can now take her on hikes everyday without stressing about her pulling & jumping. She is now disciplined and extra focused on me instead of distractions. I would recommend Ridg... More
Will, Greg and Hannah were so helpful with training Basil. Sending her to Ridgeside has truly strengthened the bond I have with my pup. She attended the 3 week program and came home a nearly perfected version of herself! I can now take her on hikes everyday without stressing about her pulling & jumping. She is now disciplined and extra focused on me instead of distractions. I would recommend Ridgeside to anyone without hesitation! Less
A huge thank you to Will, Taylor and Hannah! You guys have helped us so much with our Aussie. He was a bit out of control and I felt like I was getting nowhere with him and his reactivity. Chappie came home a different dog, he hasn’t had once reaction since being home and that’s thanks to you and your team for giving us better communication between me and Chappie. He’s also much better in the hou... More
A huge thank you to Will, Taylor and Hannah! You guys have helped us so much with our Aussie. He was a bit out of control and I felt like I was getting nowhere with him and his reactivity. Chappie came home a different dog, he hasn’t had once reaction since being home and that’s thanks to you and your team for giving us better communication between me and Chappie. He’s also much better in the house and we can finally have guests over and he will stay in place calmly the entire time! I will be forever grateful and I wish we had found you guys sooner! Less
A huge thank you to Will, Taylor and Hannah! You guys have helped us so much with our Aussie. He was a bit out of control and I felt like I was getting nowhere with him and his reactivity. Chappie came home a different dog, he hasn’t had once reaction since being home and that’s thanks to you and your team for giving us better communication between me and Chappie. He’s also much better in the hou... More
A huge thank you to Will, Taylor and Hannah! You guys have helped us so much with our Aussie. He was a bit out of control and I felt like I was getting nowhere with him and his reactivity. Chappie came home a different dog, he hasn’t had once reaction since being home and that’s thanks to you and your team for giving us better communication between me and Chappie. He’s also much better in the house and we can finally have guests over and he will stay in place calmly the entire time! I will be forever grateful and I wish we had found you guys sooner! Less
We sent our 7 month old boxer (Liv) to Ridgeside K9. She did the 3 week training program with Kaitlyn. Kaitlyn was absolutely amazing! She jumped in from day one! I received daily pictures and updates. She treated Liv like her own! I knew Liv was happy and she loved Kaitlyn. We brought Liv home and she has been simply amazing. Following all commands and much better behavior! I am extremely happy ... More
We sent our 7 month old boxer (Liv) to Ridgeside K9. She did the 3 week training program with Kaitlyn. Kaitlyn was absolutely amazing! She jumped in from day one! I received daily pictures and updates. She treated Liv like her own! I knew Liv was happy and she loved Kaitlyn. We brought Liv home and she has been simply amazing. Following all commands and much better behavior! I am extremely happy with the service from Ridgeside and I can’t even put into words how happy and satisfied I am with Kaitlyn and the training. I HIGHLY recommend Ridgeside and Kaitlyn if you are looking for dog training. Less
We sent our 7 month old boxer (Liv) to Ridgeside K9. She did the 3 week training program with Kaitlyn. Kaitlyn was absolutely amazing! She jumped in from day one! I received daily pictures and updates. She treated Liv like her own! I knew Liv was happy and she loved Kaitlyn. We brought Liv home and she has been simply amazing. Following all commands and much better behavior! I am extremely happy ... More
We sent our 7 month old boxer (Liv) to Ridgeside K9. She did the 3 week training program with Kaitlyn. Kaitlyn was absolutely amazing! She jumped in from day one! I received daily pictures and updates. She treated Liv like her own! I knew Liv was happy and she loved Kaitlyn. We brought Liv home and she has been simply amazing. Following all commands and much better behavior! I am extremely happy with the service from Ridgeside and I can’t even put into words how happy and satisfied I am with Kaitlyn and the training. I HIGHLY recommend Ridgeside and Kaitlyn if you are looking for dog training. Less
Kristen and Greg at Ridgeside K9 completely changed our lives! We sent our almost 4 month puppy to their puppy board and train. We dropped off a sweet, loving puppy that was all over the place. She was eager to learn but I didn't we know how to help her. Walking her was a nightmare and she could go from sleeping to complete spaz. We picked up the same sweet, loving puppy but she was SO much h... More
Kristen and Greg at Ridgeside K9 completely changed our lives! We sent our almost 4 month puppy to their puppy board and train. We dropped off a sweet, loving puppy that was all over the place. She was eager to learn but I didn't we know how to help her. Walking her was a nightmare and she could go from sleeping to complete spaz. We picked up the same sweet, loving puppy but she was SO much happier! She came home knowing how to sit, stay, come place and heel. Now, I can take her anywhere knowing she will be behave and she loves it. They taught us what to do and how to keep up the work with her. I feel like they set us up for. a lifetime of success and happiness with her. Less
We cannot say enough about how amazing this experience has been for us. Kaitlyn trained our 1-year-old Golden Retriever for 3 weeks. Before Yogis training, she was easily distracted, tugged on the leash, tackled the cat, and was very stubborn with almost all commands. We are thrilled to say walking is now relaxing for all of us, the cat can be around her without getting trampled and her recall is... More
We cannot say enough about how amazing this experience has been for us. Kaitlyn trained our 1-year-old Golden Retriever for 3 weeks. Before Yogis training, she was easily distracted, tugged on the leash, tackled the cat, and was very stubborn with almost all commands. We are thrilled to say walking is now relaxing for all of us, the cat can be around her without getting trampled and her recall is 100%. Kaitlyn messaged and sent pictures or videos of Yogi every day, so we were never out of the loop with how she was doing. 10/10 would recommend Ridgeside K9, thank you for making life with Yogi that much sweeter! Less
I wish I knew about them with our first dog! The puppy board and train program was the best investment ever made for our dog. The foundations she learned have set us up for success at home and everywhere we take her! Kristen and Greg are now a part of our family! THANK YOU!... More
I wish I knew about them with our first dog! The puppy board and train program was the best investment ever made for our dog. The foundations she learned have set us up for success at home and everywhere we take her! Kristen and Greg are now a part of our family! THANK YOU! Less
Highly qualified trainers with continuing support even after your dog has completed their initial training. Very responsive to calls/inquiries. Can't recommend them highly enough!... More
Highly qualified trainers with continuing support even after your dog has completed their initial training. Very responsive to calls/inquiries. Can't recommend them highly enough! Less
Amazing experience! Gator was not a people dog, he would hide by us when someone wanted to pet him and would back away from other dogs. Now he lets others pet him, doesn’t bark at dogs or try and hide. He’s even better at following commands and being able to let him be off leash is amazing.... More
Amazing experience! Gator was not a people dog, he would hide by us when someone wanted to pet him and would back away from other dogs. Now he lets others pet him, doesn’t bark at dogs or try and hide. He’s even better at following commands and being able to let him be off leash is amazing. Less
Anyone who needs dog training needs to go here. Our dog was shy towards people and other dogs. After working with Will he is better at following commands, he will let others pets him, and doesn’t cower from dogs. Amazing experience with a great reward.... More
Anyone who needs dog training needs to go here. Our dog was shy towards people and other dogs. After working with Will he is better at following commands, he will let others pets him, and doesn’t cower from dogs. Amazing experience with a great reward. Less
We sent our 4 month old GSD for 2 week puppy training and OMG😁 this was the best thing we could have done for our dog . Our trainer Christina was Amazing!! She was so great with our Shepard and was on point with sending daily updates of our pup! It is so nice to go on walks and out in public with a trained dog ! 10/10 for this company .... More
We sent our 4 month old GSD for 2 week puppy training and OMG😁 this was the best thing we could have done for our dog . Our trainer Christina was Amazing!! She was so great with our Shepard and was on point with sending daily updates of our pup! It is so nice to go on walks and out in public with a trained dog ! 10/10 for this company . Less
Thank you to Christina and Ridgeside K9 Carolinas for giving me my sweet dog back! We have seen a remarkable improvement and I'm able to walk her around other dogs again!... More
Thank you to Christina and Ridgeside K9 Carolinas for giving me my sweet dog back! We have seen a remarkable improvement and I'm able to walk her around other dogs again! Less
We enrolled our 3 year old labradoodle, Baron, for the 3 week board and train off leash program. Best investment ever! Not sure why it took me so long to find professional dog trainers but I will never make that mistake again. Baron went into training untrained - he pulled us on walks (he is 90+ lbs) got so excited about any visitors that he would jump all over them and was super scared of any no... More
We enrolled our 3 year old labradoodle, Baron, for the 3 week board and train off leash program. Best investment ever! Not sure why it took me so long to find professional dog trainers but I will never make that mistake again. Baron went into training untrained - he pulled us on walks (he is 90+ lbs) got so excited about any visitors that he would jump all over them and was super scared of any noises (school bus, nerf guns, regular chaos), not to mention we were always so scared when he escaped because he had no recall (he thought it was a game). Kristen and Greg took him in and returned him to us as a brand new dog. He now goes with us everywhere and is so well behaved both on and off leash. Even my youngest (8yr old) can take him for walks! We are so very impressed and grateful! Less
We enrolled our 3 year old labradoodle, Baron, for the 3 week board and train off leash program. Best investment ever! Not sure why it took me so long to find professional dog trainers but I will never make that mistake again. Baron went into training untrained - he pulled us on walks (he is 90+ lbs) got so excited about any visitors that he would jump all over them and was super scared of any no... More
We enrolled our 3 year old labradoodle, Baron, for the 3 week board and train off leash program. Best investment ever! Not sure why it took me so long to find professional dog trainers but I will never make that mistake again. Baron went into training untrained - he pulled us on walks (he is 90+ lbs) got so excited about any visitors that he would jump all over them and was super scared of any noises (school bus, nerf guns, regular chaos), not to mention we were always so scared when he escaped because he had no recall (he thought it was a game). Kristen and Greg took him in and returned him to us as a brand new dog. He now goes with us everywhere and is so well behaved both on and off leash. Even my youngest (8yr old) can take him for walks! We are so very impressed and grateful! Less
Will trained my dog and changed him from a scared, reactive dog to a loving and understood member of our family. I cannot thank him and his team enough for the happy relationship I (& children) now share with Ricky. His true nature has come out and we are all happier (& calmer) after his time at Ridgeside Carolinas.... More
Will trained my dog and changed him from a scared, reactive dog to a loving and understood member of our family. I cannot thank him and his team enough for the happy relationship I (& children) now share with Ricky. His true nature has come out and we are all happier (& calmer) after his time at Ridgeside Carolinas. Less
I had my 10 month old German Shepard in the 3 week off leash program with Kristen and Greg. I 100% recommend this place. Kaya my German Shepard had obedience and slight aggression/reactive issue with other dogs that I didn’t know how to deal with. They were great with communication and doing daily updates on the dogs, and answering all of my questions. They were able to control kaya’s issue and t... More
I had my 10 month old German Shepard in the 3 week off leash program with Kristen and Greg. I 100% recommend this place. Kaya my German Shepard had obedience and slight aggression/reactive issue with other dogs that I didn’t know how to deal with. They were great with communication and doing daily updates on the dogs, and answering all of my questions. They were able to control kaya’s issue and teach me on how to control and react to her issues, plus teach her great obedience training! She’s like a brand new dog! I completely recommend! Less
great people, took great care of my fur baby 🍼
Been working with Chris on private lessons with our Big Boy 10 month old Chocolate lab he was horrible at leash walking pulling us around. Especially traveling, rest areas and other dogs was so difficult. We had to travel this weekend and he’s been so good on his leash after working the last couple of weeks. Being around family and strangers, he’s done so good. I’m so proud of him we are actua... More
Been working with Chris on private lessons with our Big Boy 10 month old Chocolate lab he was horrible at leash walking pulling us around. Especially traveling, rest areas and other dogs was so difficult. We had to travel this weekend and he’s been so good on his leash after working the last couple of weeks. Being around family and strangers, he’s done so good. I’m so proud of him we are actually staying in a hotel and he’s been great. Less
We highly recommend Ridgeside K9s - Carolinas for anyone in NC looking for a professional and reliable dog trainer. We decided to put our 15 week old Belgian Malinois pup, Luka, into their puppy university program. He worked with their Raleigh trainer for 2 weeks and it was the best decision we made for Luka! We received updates, videos, and photos every day from his trainer. We have had him back... More
We highly recommend Ridgeside K9s - Carolinas for anyone in NC looking for a professional and reliable dog trainer. We decided to put our 15 week old Belgian Malinois pup, Luka, into their puppy university program. He worked with their Raleigh trainer for 2 weeks and it was the best decision we made for Luka! We received updates, videos, and photos every day from his trainer. We have had him back for about a week now and Luka has improved with his general manners, responsiveness to commands, and his leash reactivity has reduced significantly. Libba (our trainer) has also answered any questions we have had after we picked him up! We are already planning on sending him back to Libba/Ridgeside for the advanced B&T program in a few months! Board and train is not cheap but I truly believe it is worth the investment in your puppy/dog and Ridgeside is the place to send your dog to! - I wanted to add to my review as Luka completed Ridgeside's 3 week off leash advanced B&T back in July/August 2021! Once again, we were very happy with our decision to send Luka back to Libba to continue his training. Libba updated us frequently with pictures and videos so we could see how Luka was progressing. She also let him stay with her for an extra night since we were having plumbing work going on at our house and couldn't pick him up the originally scheduled day. Libba did a great job training Luka on the e-collar and continuing to advance his obedience during his stay with her. The e-collar training has been extremely helpful in helping ensure Luka's recall when off-leash is reliable. Libba customized Luka's obedience commands as some commands he knows are in German due to him being in IGP training. Libba also really understands how to train a high drive dog like Luka and to make it fun for him through playing, etc.! Since his B&T, Libba has always been responsive when we have follow up questions and we have done a few follow up lessons to work on certain things. The pack walks Ridgeside offers are also great so you can train your dog in a group setting with other Ridgeside trained dogs. Again, we highly recommend Ridgeside K9s for anybody looking for reliable trainers and training methods who will help with and support you training your dog/puppy. Less
I am so glad we found Ridgeside K9s! After doing some research on board and train programs, we decided to send our 15 week old Belgian Malinois, Luka, to Ridgeside's 2 week puppy university program. Ridgeside was quick to respond to our inquiry and answered any questions we had. Luka worked with Libba in Raleigh and we received daily updates, photos, and videos during his 2 weeks with her! We hav... More
I am so glad we found Ridgeside K9s! After doing some research on board and train programs, we decided to send our 15 week old Belgian Malinois, Luka, to Ridgeside's 2 week puppy university program. Ridgeside was quick to respond to our inquiry and answered any questions we had. Luka worked with Libba in Raleigh and we received daily updates, photos, and videos during his 2 weeks with her! We have had Luka back for about a week now and we have seen so many improvements already in his responsiveness to commands, his reactivity on walks has reduced significantly, and his general manners. He is still a high energy puppy but has much more control now! Libba has also answered any questions we have had after we picked him up and we are already planning on sending him back to Libba/Ridgeside for the advanced B&T program. We highly recommend Ridgeside K9s for dog training...it is worth the investment in your pup/dog! - I wanted to add to my review as Luka completed Ridgeside's 3 week off leash advanced B&T back in July/August 2021! Once again, we were very happy with our decision to send Luka back to Libba to continue his training. Libba updated us frequently with pictures and videos so we could see how Luka was progressing. She also let him stay with her for an extra night since we were having plumbing work going on at our house and couldn't pick him up the originally scheduled day. Libba did a great job training Luka on the e-collar and continuing to advance his obedience during his stay with her. The e-collar training has been extremely helpful in helping ensure Luka's recall when off-leash is reliable. Libba customized Luka's obedience commands as some commands he knows are in German due to him being in IGP training. Libba also really understands how to train a high drive dog like Luka and to make it fun for him through playing, etc.! Since his B&T, Libba has always been responsive when we have follow up questions and we have done a few follow up lessons to work on certain things. The pack walks Ridgeside offers are also great so you can train your dog in a group setting with other Ridgeside trained dogs. Again, we highly recommend Ridgeside K9s for anybody looking for reliable trainers and training methods who will help with and support you training your dog/puppy. Less
I could not be happier with the results of the 3 week board and train program! My 10 month old puppy ran the house before his training with Austen. Now he listens to and holds commands, has off leash freedom, and is way more relaxed. He completely transformed his attitude and kept his silly personality that we love. Would definitely recommend to anyone looking for a trainer!... More
I could not be happier with the results of the 3 week board and train program! My 10 month old puppy ran the house before his training with Austen. Now he listens to and holds commands, has off leash freedom, and is way more relaxed. He completely transformed his attitude and kept his silly personality that we love. Would definitely recommend to anyone looking for a trainer! Less
Since their fight in July, there have been a lot of tears and not a whole lot of hope that things would ever go back to normal. We decided we needed some help and reached out to our friends at Ridgeside K9 - Carolinas. After three weeks in their board and train program, our girls came home to us and we still can’t believe the transformation! Not only do they listen to their commands the first tim... More
Since their fight in July, there have been a lot of tears and not a whole lot of hope that things would ever go back to normal. We decided we needed some help and reached out to our friends at Ridgeside K9 - Carolinas. After three weeks in their board and train program, our girls came home to us and we still can’t believe the transformation! Not only do they listen to their commands the first time every time, but they finally remember how to love and be around each other. This morning they were given their freedom to go wherever they wanted in the house, and they both chose to go over to the dog bed and lay down together. They stayed there for an hour, happy and comfortable. I honestly never thought we’d see this again, and I still can’t believe it. But I’m the happiest dog mom in the whole world right now! My anxiety and stress around this for the past 8 months is slowly but surely dissipating and I’m so grateful for this peace of mind. My family is back together again and we owe it all to Will and Taylor at Ridgeside K9- Carolinas! ❤️ Less
Since their fight in July, there have been a lot of tears and not a whole lot of hope that things would ever go back to normal. We decided we needed some help and reached out to our friends at Ridgeside K9 - Carolinas. After three weeks in their board and train program, our girls came home to us and we still can’t believe the transformation! Not only do they listen to their commands the first tim... More
Since their fight in July, there have been a lot of tears and not a whole lot of hope that things would ever go back to normal. We decided we needed some help and reached out to our friends at Ridgeside K9 - Carolinas. After three weeks in their board and train program, our girls came home to us and we still can’t believe the transformation! Not only do they listen to their commands the first time every time, but they finally remember how to love and be around each other. These pictures were taken after they were given their freedom to go wherever they wanted in the house, and they both chose to go over to the dog bed and lay down together. They stayed here for an hour, happy and comfortable. I honestly never thought we’d see this again, and I still can’t believe it. But I’m the happiest dog mom in the whole world right now! My anxiety and stress around this for the past 8 months is slowly but surely dissipating and I’m so grateful for this peace of mind. My family is back together again and we owe it all to Will and Taylor at Ridgeside K9- Carolinas! ❤️ Less
Will and Taylor are absolutely fantastic. I am so incredibly grateful for the time, attention, and dedication that they spent on perfecting obedience in my service dog in training. Not only did they make her 'bomb proof' for all basic commands and recall, but they also showed me how to task train her. Throughout Savannah's stay, they answered my questions and kept me updated on progress and li... More
Will and Taylor are absolutely fantastic. I am so incredibly grateful for the time, attention, and dedication that they spent on perfecting obedience in my service dog in training. Not only did they make her 'bomb proof' for all basic commands and recall, but they also showed me how to task train her. Throughout Savannah's stay, they answered my questions and kept me updated on progress and little personality tendencies that they noticed which would be important for future training. Even after taking her home, Taylor and Will are always there for me as a resource and I have even come to think of them as friends. There are many dog trainers who can teach your dogs the basics. Will and Taylor at Ridgeside can take any dog--even the most high-energy, high-drive, smart, and stubborn dog like mine--and bring out the best in them. It comes down to understanding dogs and humans because we too need be told how to act to set our dogs up for success and a happy life as well. Thank you Will and Taylor for helping Savannah and I become the best possible team. Less
Will and Taylor are absolutely fantastic. I am so incredibly grateful for the time, attention, and dedication that they spent on perfecting obedience in my service dog in training. Not only did they make her 'bomb proof' for all basic commands and recall, but they also showed me how to task train her. Throughout Savannah's stay, they answered my questions and kept me updated on progress and li... More
Will and Taylor are absolutely fantastic. I am so incredibly grateful for the time, attention, and dedication that they spent on perfecting obedience in my service dog in training. Not only did they make her 'bomb proof' for all basic commands and recall, but they also showed me how to task train her. Throughout Savannah's stay, they answered my questions and kept me updated on progress and little personality tendencies that they noticed which would be important for future training. Even after taking her home, Taylor and Will are always there for me as a resource and I have even come to think of them as friends. There are many dog trainers who can teach your dogs the basics. Will and Taylor at Ridgeside can take any dog--even the most high-energy, high-drive, smart, and stubborn dog like mine--and bring out the best in them. It comes down to understanding dogs and humans because we too need be told how to act to set our dogs up for success and a happy life as well. Thank you Will and Taylor for helping Savannah and I become the best possible team. Less
We definitely recommend Ridgeside K9 to anyone who needs professional dog training. We sent our 7 month old Great Dane, Maggie, to Ridgeside K9 last month and we could not be happier with her progress and our experience. Libba was Maggie’s trainer and she did a stupendous job. Libba communicated with us daily regarding Maggie’s progress and she sent lots of photos. Maggie is heeling on and off le... More
We definitely recommend Ridgeside K9 to anyone who needs professional dog training. We sent our 7 month old Great Dane, Maggie, to Ridgeside K9 last month and we could not be happier with her progress and our experience. Libba was Maggie’s trainer and she did a stupendous job. Libba communicated with us daily regarding Maggie’s progress and she sent lots of photos. Maggie is heeling on and off leash perfectly...even when she sees other dogs.We feel 100% confident with Maggie’s recall even when she is around other dogs and when she is excited. Maggie is placing, sitting and staying without reminders. Maggie is also a much calmer and more confident dog since her training. Less
Hello Everyone, Mamba use to get distracted quickly and get excited when meeting people and other dogs. He has been with Will and the Ridgeside team for about two months now. The family and I was invited to come see Mamba about 3 weeks into his training. which I can say it has been night and day improvement since being on the off the leash training. If you want someone that will treat your d... More
Hello Everyone, Mamba use to get distracted quickly and get excited when meeting people and other dogs. He has been with Will and the Ridgeside team for about two months now. The family and I was invited to come see Mamba about 3 weeks into his training. which I can say it has been night and day improvement since being on the off the leash training. If you want someone that will treat your dog with love, caring, and a high caliber professional training, then this is the place. I want to thank Will and the Ridgeside team from the bottom of our hearts for what they have done with Mamba. We will continue and sustain Mamba and do frequent visits. RSK9 will always be part of my family!!!!! Less
Hello Everyone, Mamba use to get distracted quickly and get excited when meeting people and other dogs. He has been with Will and the Ridgeside team for about two months now. Will invited my family and me to see Mamba today, which I can say it has been night and day improvement since be in on the off the leash training. If you want someone that will treat your dog with love, caring, and a hig... More
Hello Everyone, Mamba use to get distracted quickly and get excited when meeting people and other dogs. He has been with Will and the Ridgeside team for about two months now. Will invited my family and me to see Mamba today, which I can say it has been night and day improvement since be in on the off the leash training. If you want someone that will treat your dog with love, caring, and a high caliber training, then this is the place. I want to thank Will and the Ridgeside team from the bottom of our hearts for what they are doing for Mamba. We can’t wait to see the finished product of his training. We miss and love you, boy. See you soon Less
They are wonderful at Ridgeside, I truly saw whole new dogs when I got them back. I feel now that I am able to control and trust my dogs as well! Thank you for all of the hard work and intention that you have put into my dogs and caring about them just as much as I do!... More
They are wonderful at Ridgeside, I truly saw whole new dogs when I got them back. I feel now that I am able to control and trust my dogs as well! Thank you for all of the hard work and intention that you have put into my dogs and caring about them just as much as I do! Less
I definitely recommend Ridgeside k9 if you’re looking for trainers that know what they’re doing, and love your dog as their own! Duke went to them mid December not walking on a leash properly, or at all lol, he jumped on everyone any chance he got and his house manners were not the best. Fast forward to mid January! He’s home! He listens! He can now go for a walk without a leash! He doesn’t jump ... More
I definitely recommend Ridgeside k9 if you’re looking for trainers that know what they’re doing, and love your dog as their own! Duke went to them mid December not walking on a leash properly, or at all lol, he jumped on everyone any chance he got and his house manners were not the best. Fast forward to mid January! He’s home! He listens! He can now go for a walk without a leash! He doesn’t jump and he’s overall a completely different dog!! Will, Taylor and the whole gang at Ridgeside did a phenomenal job! We couldn’t be happier! Thank you all SO MUCH!! Less
I can't say enough good things about Ridgeside K9! I searched for a board and train program for months before finding them. No other place got back to me even after countless voicemails, emails, and texts. I texted Ridgeside and they responded within 5 minutes! Ever since, they have been incredibly responsive, answering every question and showing how much they care about every single pup they tak... More
I can't say enough good things about Ridgeside K9! I searched for a board and train program for months before finding them. No other place got back to me even after countless voicemails, emails, and texts. I texted Ridgeside and they responded within 5 minutes! Ever since, they have been incredibly responsive, answering every question and showing how much they care about every single pup they take in. When we dropped Benji off after closing, Greg stayed and answered all of my questions and went over their procedures to make sure I was informed and comfortable. Getting to see pictures and videos of Benji's progress through the 3 weeks was so encouraging! When we picked him up Christina went over everything he learned and throughly taught us how to continue his training. Will, the owner, has been so good to us and we are grateful for his kindness and generosity! I'm so incredibly grateful to Ridgeside for their expertise, care, and communication! These people are amazing! Benji went from being a boundless, stubborn pup to a well behaved, attentive bundle of joy. He's confident, smart, and (I may be bias) the goodest boy around! BEST INVESTMENT WE'VE EVER MADE. Thank you, Ridgeside team! Less
We contacted Ridgeside K9 because Stella our 1 yr old Yorkie decided she needed to challenge our 11yr old Yorkie Wrigley. They couldn’t coexist out of the blue. After 2 weeks of trying to keep them separated. We contacted Ridgeside K9-Carolinas who contacted us in less than 24 hrs. We explained the situation the events that had taken place, they recommended Off the Leash training. We had a co... More
We contacted Ridgeside K9 because Stella our 1 yr old Yorkie decided she needed to challenge our 11yr old Yorkie Wrigley. They couldn’t coexist out of the blue. After 2 weeks of trying to keep them separated. We contacted Ridgeside K9-Carolinas who contacted us in less than 24 hrs. We explained the situation the events that had taken place, they recommended Off the Leash training. We had a consultation 2 days later and the trainer assigned to us called. They came to my home to get Stella explained everything that was going to happen and what they will work on. We got updates daily to see her progress. After almost 4 weeks of her being gone they came to my home to pick up Wrigley to reintegrate them together as Wrigley was still scared of Stella. They were gone an additional 1 week together teaching them to coexist together. Now we can sit on the couch together and all sleep together in the same bed. What Ridgeside K9 Carolinas did for us was give us our life back. I didn’t have to re-home Stella as I previously thought that was my only option. Stella listens to commands it is a piece of mind I never thought I could have. Thank you Ridgeside and Kristen and Greg Hunt! Less
Best money ever spent! 🙌🏻 Seriously! Before Ridgeside Tulip wouldn’t listen to simple commands. She chased the vacuum, destroyed 3 dog beds, broke a window, and chewed our couch! 🙈 3 weeks at Ridgeside K9 and she’s a whole new dog! We couldn’t be more pleased! The transformation is amazing! She is listening so well! Thank you Christina and Will for your hard work and dedication in training ou... More
Best money ever spent! 🙌🏻 Seriously! Before Ridgeside Tulip wouldn’t listen to simple commands. She chased the vacuum, destroyed 3 dog beds, broke a window, and chewed our couch! 🙈 3 weeks at Ridgeside K9 and she’s a whole new dog! We couldn’t be more pleased! The transformation is amazing! She is listening so well! Thank you Christina and Will for your hard work and dedication in training our girl. 💜 Less
We sent our 13 week old Golden-doodle to puppy training and he came back a whole new boy! He’s much more confident, he walks amazingly, and has learned all of the basic commands! I can’t say enough good things, definitely worth it. Thanks Christina and the Ridgeside team! Update 6/22: Back for round 2, off leash training at just under 2 years old - If you’re looking for a dog trainer, you can s... More
We sent our 13 week old Golden-doodle to puppy training and he came back a whole new boy! He’s much more confident, he walks amazingly, and has learned all of the basic commands! I can’t say enough good things, definitely worth it. Thanks Christina and the Ridgeside team! Update 6/22: Back for round 2, off leash training at just under 2 years old - If you’re looking for a dog trainer, you can stop because you’ve found the ones to use. Greg and Ashley were amazing! We gained so much more than a well-behaved, off-leash dog. Our dog now can go with us wherever we go, with no concerns on how he’s going to do. The commands they teach are easy and effective for both dog and handler. It’s time to make the call. Less
Before Ridgeside We couldn’t take our pups anywhere. We were afraid to leave the house with them. Took them camping with us and they literally barked the entire trip. Gemma was people and dog reactive and walking her was so intense that I refused to do it alone. Now, we take them just about everywhere. Weekend trips to town, camping and walks through the neighborhood. Yesterday was our first Hall... More
Before Ridgeside We couldn’t take our pups anywhere. We were afraid to leave the house with them. Took them camping with us and they literally barked the entire trip. Gemma was people and dog reactive and walking her was so intense that I refused to do it alone. Now, we take them just about everywhere. Weekend trips to town, camping and walks through the neighborhood. Yesterday was our first Halloween since their stay at Ridgeside and I am so glad that Gemma and Axle were able to participate with us. ♥️ Less
We sent our 1 year old golden retriever to board and train with Austen at Ridgeside K9 NC for 3 weeks. He’s such a sweet dog, but we couldn’t get him to listen and walking him was a NIGHTMARE. While he was with Austen, she sent daily updates on his progress and we were so impressed with how quickly she was able to train him. On the “turn over” day, she drove him back to our house and walked us th... More
We sent our 1 year old golden retriever to board and train with Austen at Ridgeside K9 NC for 3 weeks. He’s such a sweet dog, but we couldn’t get him to listen and walking him was a NIGHTMARE. While he was with Austen, she sent daily updates on his progress and we were so impressed with how quickly she was able to train him. On the “turn over” day, she drove him back to our house and walked us through all of the commands until we were comfortable. We’re now able to walk and run him while he maintains heeling, he holds place for as long as he’s told with little correction, and is so much easier to live with. Just this weekend, we had a house full of 7 people and 5 dogs and he held place with so many distractions without any correction. It made the visit much more enjoyable! Even though he is back home, she still answers any questions we have and checks in on him regularly. I HIGHLY recommend Austen and Ridgeside K9 NC for your training needs. It’s well worth the money! Less
We sent our 1 year old golden retriever to board and train with Austen at Ridgeside K9 NC for 3 weeks. He’s such a sweet dog, but we couldn’t get him to listen and walking him was a NIGHTMARE. While he was with Austen, she sent daily updates on his progress and we were so impressed with how quickly she was able to train him. On the “turn over” day, she drove him back to our house and walked us th... More
We sent our 1 year old golden retriever to board and train with Austen at Ridgeside K9 NC for 3 weeks. He’s such a sweet dog, but we couldn’t get him to listen and walking him was a NIGHTMARE. While he was with Austen, she sent daily updates on his progress and we were so impressed with how quickly she was able to train him. On the “turn over” day, she drove him back to our house and walked us through all of the commands until we were comfortable. We’re now able to walk and run him while he maintains heeling, he holds place for as long as he’s told with little correction, and is so much easier to live with. Just this weekend, we had a house full of 7 people and 5 dogs and he held place with so many distractions without any correction. It made the visit much more enjoyable! Even though he is back home, she still answers any questions we have and checks in on him regularly. I HIGHLY recommend Austen and Ridgeside K9 NC for your training needs. It’s well worth the money! Less
We took our Palmer to RK9 about 7 months ago. Since then he has been every bit of what we expected to get back. He is calm, behaves very well, and reacts on command. I’m glad we took him in for his training.... More
We took our Palmer to RK9 about 7 months ago. Since then he has been every bit of what we expected to get back. He is calm, behaves very well, and reacts on command. I’m glad we took him in for his training. Less
we just got our girl back today and all I can say is WOW! What a transformation. Definitely worth the investment. I would recommend to anyone!
There are no words to explain really on our wonderful experience we had with these amazing people! I would recommend them to anyone I received daily updates on my girl and they made me feel very comfortable to be able to ask anything and now we have them for life! Very kind... More
There are no words to explain really on our wonderful experience we had with these amazing people! I would recommend them to anyone I received daily updates on my girl and they made me feel very comfortable to be able to ask anything and now we have them for life! Very kind Less
Will and his team are great! The training provides outstanding results! Also, our dogs love going there for boarding and refresher training.
They have really helped our family with a once stubborn, hard headed Malinois, I highly suggest the 3 week board and train program if you are having problems...Dont waste your time going anywhere else, we went to a different local highly recommended training Co. and it was a waste of time and $$..I will always recommend Ridgeside!!... More
They have really helped our family with a once stubborn, hard headed Malinois, I highly suggest the 3 week board and train program if you are having problems...Dont waste your time going anywhere else, we went to a different local highly recommended training Co. and it was a waste of time and $$..I will always recommend Ridgeside!! Less
The results are amazing. We have a year and half old pit/boxer mix who was insane. No way you could walk her, she would pull and try to eat the leash, totally distracted by literally everything. Trust me when I say this is worth every penny. After a little over three weeks she’s off leash heeling, placing, and listening to commands. We have had her out and about and she’s a completely different d... More
The results are amazing. We have a year and half old pit/boxer mix who was insane. No way you could walk her, she would pull and try to eat the leash, totally distracted by literally everything. Trust me when I say this is worth every penny. After a little over three weeks she’s off leash heeling, placing, and listening to commands. We have had her out and about and she’s a completely different dog. The crew at Ridgside kept us informed and posted pictures and video almost daily. I 100% recommend. Best decision we could’ve made for our dog and us!!! Less
The results are amazing. We have a year and half old pit/boxer mix who was insane. No way you could walk her, she would pull and try to eat the leash, totally distracted by literally everything. Trust me when I say this is worth every penny. After a little over three weeks she’s off leash heeling, placing, and listening to commands. We have had her out and about and she’s a completely different d... More
The results are amazing. We have a year and half old pit/boxer mix who was insane. No way you could walk her, she would pull and try to eat the leash, totally distracted by literally everything. Trust me when I say this is worth every penny. After a little over three weeks she’s off leash heeling, placing, and listening to commands. We have had her out and about and she’s a completely different dog. The crew at Ridgside kept us informed and posted pictures and video almost daily. I 100% recommend. Best decision we could’ve made for our dog and us!!!’ Less
Curious on getting your dog trained? Stop looking for a trainer! This company is the real deal! I sent off my pup Cooper off for puppy training and picked him up yesterday. Kaitlyn worked her magic turning him into a sweetheart! At first I was worried about sending him away during his puppy months but I got lots of videos & pics of his progress. She kept me updated with everything. When I picked ... More
Curious on getting your dog trained? Stop looking for a trainer! This company is the real deal! I sent off my pup Cooper off for puppy training and picked him up yesterday. Kaitlyn worked her magic turning him into a sweetheart! At first I was worried about sending him away during his puppy months but I got lots of videos & pics of his progress. She kept me updated with everything. When I picked him up, she showed me the ropes on how to walk him on his new collar and all his little "tricks". In the beginning, he tried to get away with things but today it was different. He was eager to learn & wanted to work for it. We even walked him about a dog who was slightly out of control and he kept his eyes on me the whole time! Im excited to see his next milestone in life. I can not thank you guys enough! Less
Curious on getting your dog trained? Stop looking for a trainer! This company is the real deal! I sent off my pup Cooper off for puppy training and picked him up yesterday. Kaitlyn worked her magic turning him into a sweetheart! At first I was worried about sending him away during his puppy months but I got lots of videos & pics of his progress. She kept me updated with everything. When I picked ... More
Curious on getting your dog trained? Stop looking for a trainer! This company is the real deal! I sent off my pup Cooper off for puppy training and picked him up yesterday. Kaitlyn worked her magic turning him into a sweetheart! At first I was worried about sending him away during his puppy months but I got lots of videos & pics of his progress. She kept me updated with everything. When I picked him up, she showed me the ropes on how to walk him on his new collar and all his little "tricks". In the beginning, he tried to get away with things but today it was different. He was eager to learn & wanted to work for it. We even walked him about a dog who was slightly out of control and he kept his eyes on me the whole time! Im excited to see his next milestone in life. I can not thank you guys enough! Less
Our boxer/pit mix was a typical boxer...wild, full of energy, and stubborn. We had a few incidents with our other dog where she would latch on and not let go. Feeling like we would have to rehome her, I found Ridgeside. We drove out to Jacksonville for an evaluation and they told us that it was likely she wasn’t truly aggressive, but more so needs to learn boundaries. We signed her up for the 4 ... More
Our boxer/pit mix was a typical boxer...wild, full of energy, and stubborn. We had a few incidents with our other dog where she would latch on and not let go. Feeling like we would have to rehome her, I found Ridgeside. We drove out to Jacksonville for an evaluation and they told us that it was likely she wasn’t truly aggressive, but more so needs to learn boundaries. We signed her up for the 4 week board and train program and dropped her off at their next availability. I loved seeing updates from the trainers on Facebook and Instagram. Every time I saw a Rousey update she was learning something new, looked happy and tired. They even took her stand up paddle boarding. My boxer...who hates water...on a paddle board in the water! We were excited to have her home. Will and Taylor drove Rousey back to our house in Leland and spent hours training me on how to command and walk Rousey. We even took her out to stores and practiced there too. Since she’s been home we still have a wild and energetic boxer, but she listens! We’re able to tell her to stop bugging our other dog when she’s not respecting boundaries and we have avoided tussles so far. We’ve had a couple of instances where our front door was wide open while unloading the car and Rousey just stood there and would not run out the front door (a boundary we had set with her that she is never to cross). We used to chase her around the neighborhood for 15-20 minutes when she would get out. A similar situation visiting a family members house, the door was open and Rousey walked out. She didn’t run around, she was just outside. We noticed and called her to come...and she did! We are so pleased with her training and continue to work with her as she really seems to enjoy it. The cost at first seems like a lot, but it’s an investment in your pup. It’s well worth it and the amount of work they do with your dog is more than worth the cost. They have financing options as well. We love Ridgeside! Less
Our boxer/pit mix was a typical boxer...wild, full of energy, and stubborn. We had a few incidents with our other dog where she would latch on and not let go. Feeling like we would have to rehome her, I found Ridgeside. We drove out to Jacksonville for an evaluation and they told us that it was likely she wasn’t truly aggressive, but more so needs to learn boundaries. We signed her up for the 4 ... More
Our boxer/pit mix was a typical boxer...wild, full of energy, and stubborn. We had a few incidents with our other dog where she would latch on and not let go. Feeling like we would have to rehome her, I found Ridgeside. We drove out to Jacksonville for an evaluation and they told us that it was likely she wasn’t truly aggressive, but more so needs to learn boundaries. We signed her up for the 4 week board and train program and dropped her off at their next availability. I loved seeing updates from the trainers on Facebook and Instagram. Every time I saw a Rousey update she was learning something new, looked happy and tired. They even took her stand up paddle boarding. My boxer...who hates water...on a paddle board in the water! We were excited to have her home. Will and Taylor drove Rousey back to our house in Leland and spent hours training me on how to command and walk Rousey. We even took her out to stores and practiced there too. Since she’s been home we still have a wild and energetic boxer, but she listens! We’re able to tell her to stop bugging our other dog when she’s not respecting boundaries and we have avoided tussles so far. We’ve had a couple of instances where our front door was wide open while unloading the car and Rousey just stood there and would not run out the front door (a boundary we had set with her that she is never to cross). We used to chase her around the neighborhood for 15-20 minutes when she would get out. A similar situation visiting a family members house, the door was open and Rousey walked out. She didn’t run around, she was just outside. We noticed and called her to come...and she did! We are so pleased with her training and continue to work with her as she really seems to enjoy it. The cost at first seems like a lot, but it’s an investment in your pup. It’s well worth it and the amount of work they do with your dog is more than worth the cost. They have financing options as well. We love Ridgeside! Less
I am so happy we took our dog Taco to them for the 3 week board and train. We have a baby on the way and love taking Taco with us to places but it was always a stressor because he was not well behaved due to our lack of knowledge on how to train him. After we got him back from training it was like night and day! Taco was the same dog personality wise but just well behaved and in control. It makes... More
I am so happy we took our dog Taco to them for the 3 week board and train. We have a baby on the way and love taking Taco with us to places but it was always a stressor because he was not well behaved due to our lack of knowledge on how to train him. After we got him back from training it was like night and day! Taco was the same dog personality wise but just well behaved and in control. It makes it more enjoyable for us and for him. It was some of the best money we ever spent and I’m not stressed at all bringing our new baby into this world to meet him. :) HIGHLY RECOMMEND! Less
Will and the RSK9 team helped us with out extremely high distraction Pit mix. Our dog Taco is sweet but would not respond to commands if distracted. This would be dangerous as he could run away suddenly and sometimes scare people if he ran up to them. After taco completed the program he is now a completely different dog! He is still sweet and playful, but he responds to commands immediately. ... More
Will and the RSK9 team helped us with out extremely high distraction Pit mix. Our dog Taco is sweet but would not respond to commands if distracted. This would be dangerous as he could run away suddenly and sometimes scare people if he ran up to them. After taco completed the program he is now a completely different dog! He is still sweet and playful, but he responds to commands immediately. My wife is pregnant with our 1st born and we are so excited that we have a good obedient dog to help us welcome our child! I can’t thank RSK9 enough! Less
Can’t say enough great things about Ridgeside K9 - Carolinas!! Our 9 month old German shepherd completed the 3 week board and train program and we couldn’t believe the transformation. Prior to training, Hans would leash pull like crazy, and bark at every dog, person, and small child he saw. We were no longer able to take him out in public like we used to, it was very frustrating for us. Especiall... More
Can’t say enough great things about Ridgeside K9 - Carolinas!! Our 9 month old German shepherd completed the 3 week board and train program and we couldn’t believe the transformation. Prior to training, Hans would leash pull like crazy, and bark at every dog, person, and small child he saw. We were no longer able to take him out in public like we used to, it was very frustrating for us. Especially since we had brought his baby brother home just a couple weeks before sending him to training, we knew two out of control German Shepherds would be extreme difficult to handle. Hans came home and is now able to walk nicely without pulling or barking at everything he sees. We are able to take him out in public again with no issues! When the time comes we will be sending his 4 month old brother to complete the same program as well. Can’t thank this team enough!! Less
Can’t say enough great things about Ridgeside K9 - Carolinas!! Our 9 month old German shepherd completed the 3 week board and train program and we couldn’t believe the transformation. Prior to training, Hans would leash pull like crazy, and bark at every dog, person, and small child he saw. We were no longer able to take him out in public like we used to, it was very frustrating for us. Especiall... More
Can’t say enough great things about Ridgeside K9 - Carolinas!! Our 9 month old German shepherd completed the 3 week board and train program and we couldn’t believe the transformation. Prior to training, Hans would leash pull like crazy, and bark at every dog, person, and small child he saw. We were no longer able to take him out in public like we used to, it was very frustrating for us. Especially since we had brought his baby brother home just a couple weeks before sending him to training, we knew two out of control German Shepherds would be extreme difficult to handle. Hans came home and is now able to walk nicely without pulling or barking at everything he sees. We are able to take him out in public again with no issues! When the time comes we will be sending his 4 month old brother to complete the same program as well. Can’t thank this team enough!! Less
I had an amazing experience with Ridgeside K9! I brought Ace to them and did the 3 week board & train. Austen took Ace and it was night & day! Ace was so well trained and I got updates every step of the training. The best part was that he got to train some days with his liter brother Bandit! You guys are amazing and we just recently did a follow up with Austen, she’s awesome and always asks about... More
I had an amazing experience with Ridgeside K9! I brought Ace to them and did the 3 week board & train. Austen took Ace and it was night & day! Ace was so well trained and I got updates every step of the training. The best part was that he got to train some days with his liter brother Bandit! You guys are amazing and we just recently did a follow up with Austen, she’s awesome and always asks about Ace when she gets the chance! Truly appreciate all you guys have done for Ace and I :) ! Less
Like many others, I contemplated sending my dog to a trainer. She’s my very best friend, and going three weeks without her would be hard. Eventually, after looking around, and talking with Will and Austen, I decided it would be best for her. Lilly’s trainer was Kaitlyn, and from the very first day she had her, Kaitlyn kept me in the loop with what was going on with Lilly. Lilly ended up staying l... More
Like many others, I contemplated sending my dog to a trainer. She’s my very best friend, and going three weeks without her would be hard. Eventually, after looking around, and talking with Will and Austen, I decided it would be best for her. Lilly’s trainer was Kaitlyn, and from the very first day she had her, Kaitlyn kept me in the loop with what was going on with Lilly. Lilly ended up staying longer than three weeks, when Will and Kaitlyn thought Lilly needed more time, but they still included me every step of the way. I’ve had Lilly back almost a week now, and we’ve done so many things together. Before, she was fence and leash reactive. She pulled on the leash, and didn’t have confidence around other dogs. Now, we go to the park everyday, where we practice the things we learned together (down, sit, heel, and her recall distance is astounding). We go on so many walks, and Lilly heels the whole time. She ignores people and dogs on our walks, even cats! (which wouldn’t have happened before). Kaitlyn is absolutely amazing, and so is the rest of Will’s team. I cannot recommend them enough. Less
Highly recommend Ridgeside K9. First visit and the staff was amazing and super friendly. Just in one training session they showed me new things to help my dog.... More
Highly recommend Ridgeside K9. First visit and the staff was amazing and super friendly. Just in one training session they showed me new things to help my dog. Less
5 stars aren’t enough to give this review. The whole RSK9NC crew are Rock stars!! They started working with Stark and me when Stark was four months old. He wasn’t old enough to attend their Off-Leash Board and Train, but they worked with me to help prepare him for his stay. I’m not sure how much I was able to accomplish, but the dog I got back was not the same one I left when I dropped him off. S... More
5 stars aren’t enough to give this review. The whole RSK9NC crew are Rock stars!! They started working with Stark and me when Stark was four months old. He wasn’t old enough to attend their Off-Leash Board and Train, but they worked with me to help prepare him for his stay. I’m not sure how much I was able to accomplish, but the dog I got back was not the same one I left when I dropped him off. Stark used on pull on the leash, barked at other dogs or people, and was easily distracted on walks. After the 3-week program the pulling was done, he has stopped barking at others on walks, and his distraction was turned to attention. Since working with them, I have seen his confidence grow in just the most basic tasks and carried over to learning things. They have always made themselves available if I had questions or need additional help with Stark. (I’m sure they would say training me was more difficult than him. 🤣🤣!! We love being a part of RSK9NC family and will forever be grateful for kindness and expectation of nothing less than perfection from Stark and me and the friendship they have shown us both. Very highly recommend!!! Less
We got Hank back last week! He’s a 4 month old golden retriever that was full of energy and needed to learn some manners. He came back home as a perfect little gentleman. Will did a phenomenal job with him. You can tell the whole team truly loves what they do. We enjoyed the updates on Hank via Facebook & Instagram. I definitely would recommend them!... More
We got Hank back last week! He’s a 4 month old golden retriever that was full of energy and needed to learn some manners. He came back home as a perfect little gentleman. Will did a phenomenal job with him. You can tell the whole team truly loves what they do. We enjoyed the updates on Hank via Facebook & Instagram. I definitely would recommend them! Less
I can’t recommend Ridgeside K-9 enough. I had a couple of bad experiences with other local trainers and I was close to giving up on the idea until I found them. My dog Poppi LOVES going to her daycare/training program everyday. She gets so excited to see them. I love the daily drop off/pickup program because I get to take her home everyday and see her progress. All of her issues have been resolve... More
I can’t recommend Ridgeside K-9 enough. I had a couple of bad experiences with other local trainers and I was close to giving up on the idea until I found them. My dog Poppi LOVES going to her daycare/training program everyday. She gets so excited to see them. I love the daily drop off/pickup program because I get to take her home everyday and see her progress. All of her issues have been resolved and she is a joy to be around. I get compliments on her behavior everywhere I go. She comes home clean and happy everyday. I love that they allow daily playtime and make the experience pleasant for the dog and the owner. I would give them 3 thumbs up 👍🏻 if I had an extra thumb! Will and Christina have mainly worked with Poppi, they are amazing, and so patient, as are all of the wonderful trainers there. All smiles here! Communication is wonderful, training skill is out of this world and I see real results. Thanks guys! ♥️ Less
Before sending Maggie to Ridgeside for a 3 week board and train, she was in her obnoxious puppy stage. She was stubborn when it came to house training, she would bark in her kennel every morning at 3 and would not go back in it after being let out. She would nip at the boys and other kids who would come to play. Walking her was a nightmare, she would cross in front of me causing me to trip. We se... More
Before sending Maggie to Ridgeside for a 3 week board and train, she was in her obnoxious puppy stage. She was stubborn when it came to house training, she would bark in her kennel every morning at 3 and would not go back in it after being let out. She would nip at the boys and other kids who would come to play. Walking her was a nightmare, she would cross in front of me causing me to trip. We sent her to ridgeside and she did a complete 180. My boys are 8 and 4 and are able to walk her and give her the commands. I am able to take her outside off the leash without fear of her running off or chasing people walking dogs. She is completely house trained and does not bark in her kennel anymore. Thank you Ridgeside for helping us have a dog that we can trust and enjoy for the next 10+ years. We can’t thank you enough. Less
This company is AMAZING. My heeler came home a completely changed dog as far as obedience but still the same loving and affectionate sweet boy. They provided daily updates with pictures and videos and when it was time for him to come home they spent extensive time teaching me everything I needed to know to continue implementing this good behavior. Can’t recommend them enough !... More
This company is AMAZING. My heeler came home a completely changed dog as far as obedience but still the same loving and affectionate sweet boy. They provided daily updates with pictures and videos and when it was time for him to come home they spent extensive time teaching me everything I needed to know to continue implementing this good behavior. Can’t recommend them enough ! Less
I sent a green 18 month old Dutch Shepherd to Will, and the RSK9 crew for a 3 week board and train before I had even met the dog. It is one of the best decisions I have ever made. They were responsive to my questions, and I received several photos and videos of his training during his time there. The information provided to me about the various quadrants of conditioning were invaluable. Some ... More
I sent a green 18 month old Dutch Shepherd to Will, and the RSK9 crew for a 3 week board and train before I had even met the dog. It is one of the best decisions I have ever made. They were responsive to my questions, and I received several photos and videos of his training during his time there. The information provided to me about the various quadrants of conditioning were invaluable. Some book recommendations from Will about trailing were great sources of information. I’ve had several questions come up about training in the year that has passed, and Will always took time to answer me. I’m welcome at RSK9 training events and walks. There is a private FB group for prior clients that is a wealth of information and and a strong community. I have an unusual work schedule, which was no problem for them to work around. My dog came to me with an e-collar, and food bin. Will came to my house to do the turnover and spent approximately 4 hours with me, personally making sure I understood the best way to communicate with my dog. Will is Marine, and his service to our country was important to me when choosing a trainer. His attention to detail, decisive management, innovative leadership, and devotion to his clients and dogs, brings great credit upon himself, his business, his trainers, and is in keeping with the highest traditions and standards of the United States Military. Your dog should train with these people. Period. Less
Will and his team at Ridgeside K9 Carolinas is an amazing trainer. He and his team will guarantee there training with your dog with automatic results. Will and his team took our German Shepherd for three weeks. His fun personality was unchanged, and he was extremely well trained on commands. We continue to work with Will at his amazing facility. He has dog treadmills and agility areas to continue... More
Will and his team at Ridgeside K9 Carolinas is an amazing trainer. He and his team will guarantee there training with your dog with automatic results. Will and his team took our German Shepherd for three weeks. His fun personality was unchanged, and he was extremely well trained on commands. We continue to work with Will at his amazing facility. He has dog treadmills and agility areas to continue to work our dogs. Even when we the training is complete, Will and his team continue their service with you and your dog. Additional training for you and your dog is available—since much of the training is also in training you how to work with your dog. Group training and walks, as well as a relationship continues after your dog’s training ends. Ridgeside K9 is amazing. Our next dog and all of our friends will always receive Ridgeside K9 as a highly recommend service. The training will bring peace and enjoyment to you and your family. Less
Amazing trainers that truly care about your dogs!!!
While I was away in July, Private Thor attended Puppy University and was boarded at Ridgeside K9. Yes, kind of like his bootcamp. We're grateful for all this veteran owned and ran organization does for the community.... More
While I was away in July, Private Thor attended Puppy University and was boarded at Ridgeside K9. Yes, kind of like his bootcamp. We're grateful for all this veteran owned and ran organization does for the community. Less
Great staff and the trainer was very helpful and knowledgeable when we did our consult.
They had lilo walking and really listening very impressed with what they have done with lilo here she is working in place. On something other than her cot... More
They had lilo walking and really listening very impressed with what they have done with lilo here she is working in place. On something other than her cot Less
I brought my 5 year old Husky to ridgeside K9, I was at the ends of my ropes trying to train him and failing. I'd brought him to 3 different trainers in the past, and had honestly given up. Ridgesidek9 was my last hope. He went for the board and train, he needed hardcore, everyday training and ridgeside gave him that. I visited multiple times to train with my dog, Rajah, since I lived close by. M... More
I brought my 5 year old Husky to ridgeside K9, I was at the ends of my ropes trying to train him and failing. I'd brought him to 3 different trainers in the past, and had honestly given up. Ridgesidek9 was my last hope. He went for the board and train, he needed hardcore, everyday training and ridgeside gave him that. I visited multiple times to train with my dog, Rajah, since I lived close by. My boy came back a compeltly different dog. still very much a husky, but he listened! I can go on runs with my dog now and I'm not scared of getting tripped by him pulling out in front of me and stopping anymore! The whole team at Ridgesidek9 Carolinas are amazing and helped me when I was ready to burn out. Thank you!!! Less
While choosing a board and train program for my dog, I did extensive research on all training facilities locally. Being in Carolina Beach there were multiple options in the Wilmington area that were appealing. I checked every social media, YouTube, and google source I could find on each. Then I came across Ridgeside K9 - Carolinas. The more I read - the more I found myself wanting to know more. A... More
While choosing a board and train program for my dog, I did extensive research on all training facilities locally. Being in Carolina Beach there were multiple options in the Wilmington area that were appealing. I checked every social media, YouTube, and google source I could find on each. Then I came across Ridgeside K9 - Carolinas. The more I read - the more I found myself wanting to know more. After meeting Will, Mary, Taylor, and Christina - I knew it was the right choice. Eddie was completely skittish and afraid of the world when I took him there. I wasn’t even sure they’d be able to gain his trust. Before I knew it they had him doing things I’ve only dreamed of. I could not even imagine letting him off his leash before because every time I did - he bolted. Which resulted in me desperately trying to bribe him to come within reach so I could grab him. Seagulls - forget it. He’d come back once he chased every single bird off the beach. First morning I got him back I took him to the beach on his lead, then the moment of truth - unleash and see what happens. Not only did he obey every command Will and team taught me - he ignored every bird and continually checked in with me for further instruction. I finally have the dog I’ve always dreamed of. And now he is happy because he is no longer restricted to life on a leash. Free to roam and enjoy life without me being in constant fear of a negative interaction. If you find yourself looking for real results - look no further. Cannot recommend Ridgeside K9 - Carolinas enough. Less
While choosing a board and train program for my dog, I did extensive research on all training facilities locally. Being in Carolina Beach there were multiple options in the Wilmington area that were appealing. I checked every social media, YouTube, and google source I could find on each. Then I came across Ridgeside K9 - Carolinas. The more I read - the more I found myself wanting to know more. A... More
While choosing a board and train program for my dog, I did extensive research on all training facilities locally. Being in Carolina Beach there were multiple options in the Wilmington area that were appealing. I checked every social media, YouTube, and google source I could find on each. Then I came across Ridgeside K9 - Carolinas. The more I read - the more I found myself wanting to know more. After meeting Will, Mary, Taylor, and Christina - I knew it was the right choice. Eddie was completely skittish and afraid of the world when I took him there. I wasn’t even sure they’d be able to gain his trust. Before I knew it they had him doing things I’ve only dreamed of. I could not even imagine letting him off his leash before because every time I did - he bolted. Which resulted in me desperately trying to bribe him to come within reach so I could grab him. Seagulls - forget it. He’d come back once he chased every single bird off the beach. First morning I got him back I took him to the beach on his lead, then the moment of truth - unleash and see what happens. Not only did he obey every command Will and team taught me - he ignored every bird and continually checked in with me for further instruction. I finally have the dog I’ve always dreamed of. And now he is happy because he is no longer restricted to life on a leash. Free to roam and enjoy life without me being in constant fear of a negative interaction. If you find yourself looking for real results - look no further. Cannot recommend Ridgeside K9 - Carolinas enough. Less
Will , and Team. Our Family can not thank you enough for what you did with our Dog Rocco. I’m still shocked at the transformation in only 3 weeks. He’s a totally new dog and I think the education you provided me is only going to help make this the best dog we could ever own. Thanks for doing everything you did and thank you for the continued support as he learns and grows. Thanks Ridgeside K9!!!... More
Will , and Team. Our Family can not thank you enough for what you did with our Dog Rocco. I’m still shocked at the transformation in only 3 weeks. He’s a totally new dog and I think the education you provided me is only going to help make this the best dog we could ever own. Thanks for doing everything you did and thank you for the continued support as he learns and grows. Thanks Ridgeside K9!!!! Less
We had another great walk with Kikka thanks to Will, Taylor and the whole Ridgeside Carolina team. We are loving the ability to take both our dogs on trails, trips and to dog friendly businesses. This was not possible last fall as Kikka would pull and bark at everything. Now when we take her out in public we get lots of compliments on how well behaved she is💜... More
We had another great walk with Kikka thanks to Will, Taylor and the whole Ridgeside Carolina team. We are loving the ability to take both our dogs on trails, trips and to dog friendly businesses. This was not possible last fall as Kikka would pull and bark at everything. Now when we take her out in public we get lots of compliments on how well behaved she is💜 Less
We took Zeus to Ridgeside K9 Carolina back in September of last year as a 5 month old puppy. I wanted to wait about 6 months before I posted a review to give a more complete assessment of our experience. Well, let me tell you, when we brought Zeus to Will & Taylor he was a rambunctious GSD puppy who didn’t want to listen to authority. We would take him on walks and he would act horribly, pulling... More
We took Zeus to Ridgeside K9 Carolina back in September of last year as a 5 month old puppy. I wanted to wait about 6 months before I posted a review to give a more complete assessment of our experience. Well, let me tell you, when we brought Zeus to Will & Taylor he was a rambunctious GSD puppy who didn’t want to listen to authority. We would take him on walks and he would act horribly, pulling and wrapping us up in his leash. He would often just bolt out the front door at the slightest provocation. All in all he was a puppy with no discipline. We had attempted some training on our own with little success (My patience wears thin easily) so we decided lets leave it up to the professionals! Zeus’s breeder Heather (She is also excellent) from Smith’s Koniglich’s German Shepherds recommended Ridgeside K9 Carolinas so we did extensive research and decided Will & Taylor were right for us. When we arrived to drop Zeus off we met Taylor & Will and immediately I noticed the sense of calm confidence they exude when working with animals. They explained everything they were going to work on in detail and were very attentive in answering our questions as they arose. We spent several hours just hanging out at the complex in Jacksonville talking about Zeus and the training he would receive, which really put our minds at ease. Well, We were leaving him there for three weeks! Understandably we were nervous and worried….when we left I felt completely relaxed and confident that Zeus would be safe and in good hands. Boy was I right! As the weeks passed we kept in constant contact with Will & Taylor, they posted updates to Facebook as well as sent pictures and explanations of what they would work on that day. Though we missed Zeus tremendously, we knew that he was getting the discipline he so sorely needed. Finally, the 3 weeks were over and we were on our way to pick up our puppy! When we arrived I could tell immediately that Zeus was a different dog. He was more focused and eager to please. Once again we spent several hours at the complex going into detail about everything Zeus had learned and the things we needed to work on when we got him back home. Taylor & Will were excellent, they have a true passion for animals and know exactly what they are doing! Fast forward 6 months to now and what we have is a confident, relaxed, and obedient puppy. He is still rambunctious and has his moments but overall he is very well trained. We have continued to work on his training and have taught him new things using their techniques. When we take him on walks he is generally very well behaved even with distractions like other dogs and people. We have kept in contact with Ridgeside K9 this whole time as well, whenever we have a question or need a suggestion Will & Taylor are always available! So, if you are looking to get training for your dog I would look no further, Ridgeside K9 is 5 Star all the way! Less
I contemplated sending our dog hank to Will and his team for the longest (like 6 months) because it was rather expensive. I decided to send hank to Will and his team with basic obedience already under his belt. Hank would pull like a sled dog on just about any collar/harness and just wasn’t trustworthy off leash. Cue Will and his team. Hank attended their off leash obedience program and when we c... More
I contemplated sending our dog hank to Will and his team for the longest (like 6 months) because it was rather expensive. I decided to send hank to Will and his team with basic obedience already under his belt. Hank would pull like a sled dog on just about any collar/harness and just wasn’t trustworthy off leash. Cue Will and his team. Hank attended their off leash obedience program and when we came to pick hank back up, he was a totally different dog! When they say they give your dog a 100% reliable recall they mean it! We are able to do so much more with hank now because we are not constricted by where we can take him. Sending hank to Will and his team was the best decision we’ve ever made, and we made some lifelong friends along the way! Thank you for all you’ve done! Less
5 Stars all the way! We took Zeus to Ridgeside K9 Carolinas back in September of last year as a 5 month old puppy. I wanted to wait about 6 months before I posted a review to give a more complete assessment of our experience. Well, let me tell you, when we brought Zeus to Will & Taylor he was a rambunctious GSD puppy who didn’t want to listen to authority. We would take him on walks and he woul... More
5 Stars all the way! We took Zeus to Ridgeside K9 Carolinas back in September of last year as a 5 month old puppy. I wanted to wait about 6 months before I posted a review to give a more complete assessment of our experience. Well, let me tell you, when we brought Zeus to Will & Taylor he was a rambunctious GSD puppy who didn’t want to listen to authority. We would take him on walks and he would act horribly, pulling and wrapping us up in his leash. He would often just bolt out the front door at the slightest provocation. All in all he was a puppy with no discipline. We had attempted some training on our own with little success (My patience wears thin easily) so we decided lets leave it up to the professionals! Zeus’s breeder Heather (She is also excellent) from Smith’s Koniglich’s German Shepherds recommended Ridgeside K9 Carolinas so we did extensive research and decided Will & Taylor were right for us. When we arrived to drop Zeus off we met Taylor & Will and immediately I noticed the sense of calm confidence they exude when working with animals. They explained everything they were going to work on in detail and were very attentive in answering our questions as they arose. We spent several hours just hanging out at the complex in Jacksonville talking about Zeus and the training he would receive, which really put our minds at ease. Well, we were leaving him there for three weeks! Understandably we were nervous and worried….when we left I felt completely relaxed and confident that Zeus would be safe and in good hands. Boy was I right! As the weeks passed we kept in constant contact with Will & Taylor, they posted updates to Facebook as well as sent pictures and explanations of what they would work on that day. Though we missed Zeus tremendously, we knew that he was getting the discipline he so sorely needed. Finally, the 3 weeks were over and we were on our way to pick up our puppy! When we arrived I could tell immediately that Zeus was a different dog. He was more focused and eager to please. Once again we spent several hours at the complex going into detail about everything Zeus had learned and the things we needed to work on when we got him back home. Taylor & Will were excellent, they have a true passion for animals and know exactly what they are doing! Fast forward 6 months to now and what we have is a confident, relaxed, and obedient puppy. He is still rambunctious and has his moments but overall he is very well trained. We have continued to work on his training and have taught him new things using their techniques. When we take him on walks he is generally very well behaved even with distractions like other dogs and people. We have kept in contact with Ridgeside K9 this whole time as well, whenever we have a question or need a suggestion Will & Taylor are always available! So, if you are looking to get training for your dog I would look no further, Ridgeside K9 is 5 Star all the way! * Knowledgeable ** Passionate *** Dedicated **** Friendly ***** Honest Less
I contemplated sending our dog hank to Will and his team for the longest (like 6 months) because it was rather expensive. I decided to send hank to Will and his team with basic obedience already under his belt. Hank would pull like a sled dog on just about any collar/harness and just wasn’t trustworthy off leash. Cue Will and his team. Hank attended their off leash obedience program and when we c... More
I contemplated sending our dog hank to Will and his team for the longest (like 6 months) because it was rather expensive. I decided to send hank to Will and his team with basic obedience already under his belt. Hank would pull like a sled dog on just about any collar/harness and just wasn’t trustworthy off leash. Cue Will and his team. Hank attended their off leash obedience program and when we came to pick hank back up, he was a totally different dog! When they say they give your dog a 100% reliable recall they mean it! We are able to do so much more with hank now because we are not constricted by where we can take him. Sending hank to Will and his team was the best decision we’ve ever made, and we made some lifelong friends along the way! Thank you for all you’ve done! Less
Within 5 minutes, Austen helped me and my Mya make improvements with walking/leash pressure! The entire staff is amazing, patient, extremely knowledgable, and we can't thank you all enough for your help.... More
Within 5 minutes, Austen helped me and my Mya make improvements with walking/leash pressure! The entire staff is amazing, patient, extremely knowledgable, and we can't thank you all enough for your help. Less
Will and his entire team are fantastic! Laila (our six month old Belgian malinois) consistently PULLED on her leash and barked at people during walks. Within one training session, Laila was able to stay right next to my side for three miles with zero pulling! Even when passing people and other dogs! We are SO grateful for our time with the Ridgeside K9 Team!!!... More
Will and his entire team are fantastic! Laila (our six month old Belgian malinois) consistently PULLED on her leash and barked at people during walks. Within one training session, Laila was able to stay right next to my side for three miles with zero pulling! Even when passing people and other dogs! We are SO grateful for our time with the Ridgeside K9 Team!!! Less
Will and his entire team are fantastic! Laila (our six month old Belgian malinois) consistently PULLED on her leash and barked at people during walks. Within one training session, Laila was able to stay right next to my side for three miles with zero pulling! Even when passing people and other dogs! We are SO grateful for our time with the Ridgeside K9 Team!!!... More
Will and his entire team are fantastic! Laila (our six month old Belgian malinois) consistently PULLED on her leash and barked at people during walks. Within one training session, Laila was able to stay right next to my side for three miles with zero pulling! Even when passing people and other dogs! We are SO grateful for our time with the Ridgeside K9 Team!!! Less
I brought my dog (Apollo) to Ridgeside K9 Carolinas and it was honestly the best decision I've made. Before Ridgeside Apollo was very disobedient, would only listen on his terms, he would pull on-leash and off-leash he would try to run away. Now he is a totally different dog. Apollo listens when I give a command and he is so well trained he can be off-leash without me worrying he will take off. T... More
I brought my dog (Apollo) to Ridgeside K9 Carolinas and it was honestly the best decision I've made. Before Ridgeside Apollo was very disobedient, would only listen on his terms, he would pull on-leash and off-leash he would try to run away. Now he is a totally different dog. Apollo listens when I give a command and he is so well trained he can be off-leash without me worrying he will take off. They also taught me the proper way to handle Apollo. The freedom he and I have now is absolutely amazing and we can go so many more places. Words can not describe how happy I am with Ridgeside K9 Carollinas. I would recommend them to anyone with a dog, they are the best! Less
I brought my dog (Apollo) to Ridgeside K9 Carolinas and it was honestly the best decision I've made. Before Ridgeside Apollo was very disobedient, would only listen on his terms, he would pull on-leash and off-leash he would try to run away. Now he is a totally different dog. Apollo listens when I give a command and he is so well trained he can be off-leash without me worrying he will take off. T... More
I brought my dog (Apollo) to Ridgeside K9 Carolinas and it was honestly the best decision I've made. Before Ridgeside Apollo was very disobedient, would only listen on his terms, he would pull on-leash and off-leash he would try to run away. Now he is a totally different dog. Apollo listens when I give a command and he is so well trained he can be off-leash without me worrying he will take off. They also taught me the proper way to handle Apollo. The freedom he and I have now is absolutely amazing and we can go so many more places. Words can not describe how happy I am with Ridgeside K9 Carollinas. I would recommend them to anyone with a dog, they are the best! Less
As a new comer to the Morehead/ New Bern area I first adopted my dog without having the slightest clue as to how to train her. I went to several other dog trainers in an attempt to learn how to safely and effectively get her to be calm around other animals and people out in public. But unfortunately their methods were not cutting it. Will, Taylor, and the Carolinas Ridgeside K9 team has supersede... More
As a new comer to the Morehead/ New Bern area I first adopted my dog without having the slightest clue as to how to train her. I went to several other dog trainers in an attempt to learn how to safely and effectively get her to be calm around other animals and people out in public. But unfortunately their methods were not cutting it. Will, Taylor, and the Carolinas Ridgeside K9 team has superseded all my expectations when I first entered my dog in for the off leash B&T. Not only Is she calm but she can finally be trusted off leash without strict supervision. The Ridgeside K9 team was very helpful and extremely professional when they were training me. And I will definitely come back for all my dog training needs. I cannot thank them enough for all of their hard work and would highly recommend!! Less
As a new comer to the Morehead/ New Bern area Will, Taylor, and the Carolinas Ridgeside K9 team has superseded all my expectations when I first entered my dog in for the off leash B&T. Not only has my dog learned to be very calm around other dogs and people. She can finally be trusted out in public without the need for strict supervision. Cannot thank them enough for all their hard work and highl... More
As a new comer to the Morehead/ New Bern area Will, Taylor, and the Carolinas Ridgeside K9 team has superseded all my expectations when I first entered my dog in for the off leash B&T. Not only has my dog learned to be very calm around other dogs and people. She can finally be trusted out in public without the need for strict supervision. Cannot thank them enough for all their hard work and highly recommend!! Less
Sending my dog to Ridgeside K9 NC was the best decision I made all year! Before the board and train, Walter was a bundle of energy who had no ability to self-calm. Every time we’d leave him, he would work himself up into a panic and bark non-stop. Since his board and train he’s a changed man! Not only is he obedient, but he is noticeably calmer and more relaxed both alone and with us. I can’t spe... More
Sending my dog to Ridgeside K9 NC was the best decision I made all year! Before the board and train, Walter was a bundle of energy who had no ability to self-calm. Every time we’d leave him, he would work himself up into a panic and bark non-stop. Since his board and train he’s a changed man! Not only is he obedient, but he is noticeably calmer and more relaxed both alone and with us. I can’t speak highly enough about the quality of training we experienced! All of the team was very responsive, supportive, and always willing to answer questions. I will 100% send all of my future dogs their way. Thanks so much! Less
Sending my dog to Ridgeside K9 Carolinas was the best decision I made all year! Before the board and train, Walter was a bundle of energy who had no ability to self-calm. Every time we’d leave him, he would work himself up into a panic and bark non-stop. Since his board and train he’s a changed man! Not only is he obedient, but he is noticeably calmer and more relaxed both alone and with us. I ca... More
Sending my dog to Ridgeside K9 Carolinas was the best decision I made all year! Before the board and train, Walter was a bundle of energy who had no ability to self-calm. Every time we’d leave him, he would work himself up into a panic and bark non-stop. Since his board and train he’s a changed man! Not only is he obedient, but he is noticeably calmer and more relaxed both alone and with us. I can’t speak highly enough about the quality of training we experienced! All of the team was very responsive, supportive, and always willing to answer questions. I will 100% send all of my future dogs their way. Thanks so much! Less
Will and his team are top notch! I can’t even express how much dedication as well as love they put in to each and every puppy and dog they train. I highly recommend them.... More
Will and his team are top notch! I can’t even express how much dedication as well as love they put in to each and every puppy and dog they train. I highly recommend them. Less
Team of experts with an incredible knowledge base and even greater support system.
A few weeks ago our 17 month old, 100 pound, chocolate lab went to Will's boot camp because he was so defiant he wouldn't come when called. You couldn't take him outside the house, he would pull so hard on the leash I couldn't walk him or take him to the vets. The worst part he would constantly jump at me and bite me. After spending three weeks at boot camp he is a new dog, he listens and comes ... More
A few weeks ago our 17 month old, 100 pound, chocolate lab went to Will's boot camp because he was so defiant he wouldn't come when called. You couldn't take him outside the house, he would pull so hard on the leash I couldn't walk him or take him to the vets. The worst part he would constantly jump at me and bite me. After spending three weeks at boot camp he is a new dog, he listens and comes when called. We now take him for daily walks. I also take him outside our fence in yard for nose work comes when called even after seeing a large black cat which of course Tucker went into a chase after him, there was no problem with Tucker coming back as soon as he was called. I am so grateful for Will and his team. I would recommend them to everyone who needs a dog trained. Thank you Will and your team I greatly appreciate you. Without you we would no longer have Tucker. Denise and Brian Romanoskie Less
Will and his team are excellent at what they do and I would highly recommend them to anyone! Very honest and hard working staff that produces quality results over and over again. You will not be disappointed!... More
Will and his team are excellent at what they do and I would highly recommend them to anyone! Very honest and hard working staff that produces quality results over and over again. You will not be disappointed! Less
My husband and I used Ridgeside K9’s training services in North Carolina for our dog Pedro at the end of 2019 this past year. Will provided exceptional training for Pedro, a dog others told us we would need to put on drugs or put down. Pedro is a fear-aggressive dog that has had multiple bites with humans. Additionally, when he would go outside, he would bark at our neighbors if they were outsid... More
My husband and I used Ridgeside K9’s training services in North Carolina for our dog Pedro at the end of 2019 this past year. Will provided exceptional training for Pedro, a dog others told us we would need to put on drugs or put down. Pedro is a fear-aggressive dog that has had multiple bites with humans. Additionally, when he would go outside, he would bark at our neighbors if they were outside. He constantly pulled on the leash on walks, especially when he heard loud noises. Furthermore, he would often nip at my husband or I if we tried to pull him off of his places of comfort (couch, bed, etc.). Pedro had a very tight inner circle; The only people he would tolerate were me, my husband, and our immediate family. Therefore, when my entire immediate family had to attend a wedding, we were at a loss in figuring out how to find a place to house Pedro for a few days. That is when I found Aaron from Ridgeside K9 in northern VA. He took care of Pedro for four days without issue and referred us to Will in North Carolina for follow up training. Pedro originally was supposed to spend three weeks with Will, but due to the nature of his behavior, Will did the right thing and kept him a little bit longer to ensure that he would receive the training he needed. We loved watching Pedro’s progress through text updates and daily stories on Instagram. We missed him a lot, but we could tell he was receiving the best of care and was learning a ton. During turnover, we were astonished at what Will had accomplished with Pedro during his short six-week stint with him. Will spent almost a day with us in our home, backyard, and out at Lowes to show us how to interact with Pedro. He even brought his own dog to show how Pedro interacted with her. Pedro no longer barked at anything he saw in our backyard, was desensitized to noise, came when we called him, and was a breeze to handle on the leash. Will provided us with an excellent toolset and set us up for success. Now everytime we walk Pedro in our town, we get multiple compliments on what a great dog he is. We are more confident, and Pedro is more confident. We cannot say enough wonderful things about Ridgeside K9, especially Will. He is a true expert and is extremely dedicated to the dogs he works with. Thanks so much for providing us with such confidence and peace of mind in our lives related to our dog! Less
Will did an amazing job with Gatsby, our 1.5 year old Corgi. Gatsby was very disobedient and lacked training prior to the training conducted by Ridgeside. He had bitten one of our family members because of his resource guarding issues as well as having aggressive tendencies when picked up or had a collar placed on him. I was skeptical at first to be transparent. Would someone actually be able to ... More
Will did an amazing job with Gatsby, our 1.5 year old Corgi. Gatsby was very disobedient and lacked training prior to the training conducted by Ridgeside. He had bitten one of our family members because of his resource guarding issues as well as having aggressive tendencies when picked up or had a collar placed on him. I was skeptical at first to be transparent. Would someone actually be able to transform my mess of a dog? I took the shot as soon as there was an available time slot and it has been the best money I have spent in my life. Gatsby is incredibly valuable to me. He is family and I wouldn’t trade him for the world. Now he is the same dog but much calmer, relaxed, trustworthy, and confident. He listens to me when I say come, sit, down. He knows how to heel when we walk which has tremendously helped my arm from being yanked. Not to mention the barking. He only barks during play time and we are all well aware of how vocal corgis can be. Long story short, every penny spent was worth the results. They are very responsive and kept me updated on Gatsby’s progress through social media. I can’t thank them enough for what they’ve done for our family. Less
Best trainers in the business!
We can’t say enough good things about the experience we had at Ridgeside K9. Will and Taylor took such great care of our 14 week old Shepard girl. We felt confident leaving her with them for the 10 days. She showed a ton of improvement in her 10 days and is truly a changed pup. They worked with us during her turn over to ensure that we had the proper tools to continue her training when she left t... More
We can’t say enough good things about the experience we had at Ridgeside K9. Will and Taylor took such great care of our 14 week old Shepard girl. We felt confident leaving her with them for the 10 days. She showed a ton of improvement in her 10 days and is truly a changed pup. They worked with us during her turn over to ensure that we had the proper tools to continue her training when she left the facility. Frisco knows her commands and releases and does great in many distracting environments. We are continuing to work with her daily and she is showing a lot of improvement. If you are on the fence about training, I highly recommend this company! They are professional, caring and they know what works! Well worth the money spent to create behaviors in a dog that will continue to pay off as she grows older. Less
We can’t say enough good things about the experience we had at Ridgeside K9. Will and Taylor took such great care of our 14 week old Shepard girl. We felt confident leaving her with them for the 10 days. She showed a ton of improvement in her 10 days and is truly a changed pup. They worked with us during her turn over to ensure that we had the proper tools to continue her training when she left t... More
We can’t say enough good things about the experience we had at Ridgeside K9. Will and Taylor took such great care of our 14 week old Shepard girl. We felt confident leaving her with them for the 10 days. She showed a ton of improvement in her 10 days and is truly a changed pup. They worked with us during her turn over to ensure that we had the proper tools to continue her training when she left the facility. Frisco knows her commands and releases and does great in many distracting environments. We are continuing to work with her daily and she is showing a lot of improvement. If you are on the fence about training, I highly recommend this company! They are professional, caring and they know what works! Well worth the money spent to create behaviors in a dog that will continue to pay off as she grows older. Thanks so much Taylor and Will! ♥️ Less
My 1 year old Malinois spent 3 weeks with Will and Taylor and they did a fantastic job! She was very reactive before when in crowds or around other dogs. After getting her back, her focus is tremendously better and I now have control when going out in public! I’m so happy to be able to take her everywhere with me comfortably and confidently! I can’t say enough good things about them and what they... More
My 1 year old Malinois spent 3 weeks with Will and Taylor and they did a fantastic job! She was very reactive before when in crowds or around other dogs. After getting her back, her focus is tremendously better and I now have control when going out in public! I’m so happy to be able to take her everywhere with me comfortably and confidently! I can’t say enough good things about them and what they’ve done for us. We will be bringing our puppy to them as well after the holidays! Less
Will and Taylor along with their crew are awesome! I sent my 12 week old puppy Romeo to them for the puppy university and they far exceeded what I expected. I was able to see his progress throughout the 10 days with updates and videos on their Facebook and instagrams. On top of all the training my pup received on the day of the turnover Will shows what is expected of you and how you can continue ... More
Will and Taylor along with their crew are awesome! I sent my 12 week old puppy Romeo to them for the puppy university and they far exceeded what I expected. I was able to see his progress throughout the 10 days with updates and videos on their Facebook and instagrams. On top of all the training my pup received on the day of the turnover Will shows what is expected of you and how you can continue to better your dogs training. They still continue to check up on Romeo and his training even after he graduated. I cannot thank Ridgeside enough!!!!! Less
Best place on the planet to have ANY pup trained!!
Will and his team at Ridgeside K9 are the best group of dog trainers we have seen throughout the mid-Atlantic. One trainer returned my German Shepherd without any training after three-weeks of boarding. Will took him for approximately one hour and had him in sit, down, come, place, stay for duration, heel, etc. Will even worked distractions for my German Shepherd. He had my German Shepherd, withi... More
Will and his team at Ridgeside K9 are the best group of dog trainers we have seen throughout the mid-Atlantic. One trainer returned my German Shepherd without any training after three-weeks of boarding. Will took him for approximately one hour and had him in sit, down, come, place, stay for duration, heel, etc. Will even worked distractions for my German Shepherd. He had my German Shepherd, within one hour of working with him, place on a cot from the opposite side of a Wal-Mart Parking Lot without getting up from all of the distractions of people walking and driving by. His facility is amazing for agility and basic dog remediation after the board and trains. I would higher Will and his team above anyone else or anyone else's prices. He provides 100% confidence in meeting the dog owners needs to have a wonderful dog family. If there are any issues, he will continue training and working with the dog and owners to ensure the customer obtains their desires. STRONGLY RECOMMENDED! Less
We sent our Pitt mix, Fauna, to WILL and Taylor last year and what a difference it has made. Fauna is a high prey drive dog who is strong and too smart for her own good! She can open doors, turn on water faucets, and complete every dog puzzle we have her within minutes. She was getting in a bit of trouble, they helped us work with her and enjoy spending time with our girl!!!... More
We sent our Pitt mix, Fauna, to WILL and Taylor last year and what a difference it has made. Fauna is a high prey drive dog who is strong and too smart for her own good! She can open doors, turn on water faucets, and complete every dog puzzle we have her within minutes. She was getting in a bit of trouble, they helped us work with her and enjoy spending time with our girl!!! Less
The experience we had with Ridgeside was top notch!! When looking for a trainer we felt like we were looking for someone with a certain skill set to take our dogs on. That being said Will and Taylor did not disappoint even a little bit. We had what we originally thought our male Corso was aggressive, especially when we dropped them off our male went crazy and first thoughts was “oh hell, how are ... More
The experience we had with Ridgeside was top notch!! When looking for a trainer we felt like we were looking for someone with a certain skill set to take our dogs on. That being said Will and Taylor did not disappoint even a little bit. We had what we originally thought our male Corso was aggressive, especially when we dropped them off our male went crazy and first thoughts was “oh hell, how are they going to fix that and I hope he doesn’t try to rip anyone’s head off’ lol. Will and Taylor won his heart, trust and were able to do some amazing work with him. Both of the dogs came back with such a strong foundation and much improved confidence level. The staff stayed in touch throughout the program giving updates at least every other day and we got non-stop photos which was amazing. One of the biggest things my wife and I loved about this experience is the time they took with us to bring home the knowledge on how to continue there training and how to break the bad habits that us humans distill into our dogs. They don’t stop there, we still stay in contact and Ridgeside checks in on Valor and Gypsy to see how there doing and to make sure we’re not slacking on our end lol. Also we chose to drive from Texas versus using someone local, we would do it all over again. Can’t keep thanking you guys enough, keep up the great work Will & Taylor!!! Less
The experience we had with Ridgeside was top notch!! When looking for a trainer we felt like we were looking for someone with a certain skill set to take our dogs on. That being said Will and Taylor did not disappoint even a little bit. We had what we originally thought our male Corso was aggressive, especially when we dropped them off our male went crazy and first thoughts was “oh hell, how are ... More
The experience we had with Ridgeside was top notch!! When looking for a trainer we felt like we were looking for someone with a certain skill set to take our dogs on. That being said Will and Taylor did not disappoint even a little bit. We had what we originally thought our male Corso was aggressive, especially when we dropped them off our male went crazy and first thoughts was “oh hell, how are they going to fix that and I hope he doesn’t try to rip anyone’s head off’ lol. Will and Taylor won his heart, trust and were able to do some amazing work with him. Both of the dogs came back with such a strong foundation and much improved confidence level. The staff stayed in touch throughout the program giving updates at least every other day and we got non-stop photos which was amazing. One of the biggest things my wife and I loved about this experience is the time they took with us to bring home the knowledge on how to continue there training and how to break the bad habits that us humans distill into our dogs. They don’t stop there, we still stay in contact and Ridgeside checks in on Valor and Gypsy to see how there doing and to make sure we’re not slacking on our end lol. Also we chose to drive from Texas versus using someone local, we would do it all over again. Can’t keep thanking you guys enough, keep up the great work Will & Taylor!!! Less
Best decision we ever made was sending our dog to Ridgeside K9 Carolinas, Will and Taylor did what we thought was impossible and took our EXTREMELY REACTIVE 4 year old GSD and turned him into the dog we dreamed of. Throughout the time our dog was boarded Will and Taylor kept us informed, sending pictures and videos of our dog during his transformation. Not only did they make our dog less reactive... More
Best decision we ever made was sending our dog to Ridgeside K9 Carolinas, Will and Taylor did what we thought was impossible and took our EXTREMELY REACTIVE 4 year old GSD and turned him into the dog we dreamed of. Throughout the time our dog was boarded Will and Taylor kept us informed, sending pictures and videos of our dog during his transformation. Not only did they make our dog less reactive, they made us be able to better understand what were the causes and how to control it. They took ample time going above and beyond to ensure we knew what to do and also why we were doing it. Even after we have our dog back Will and Taylor continue to help us with any questions we have and follow on training. This whole experience was and continues to be amazing. I can’t recommend Ridgeside K9 Carolinas enough for their amazing work. Less
Best decision we ever made was sending our dog to Ridgeside K9 Carolinas, Will and Taylor did what we thought was impossible and took our EXTREMELY REACTIVE 4 year old GSD and turned him into the dog we dreamed of. Throughout the time our dog was boarded Will and Taylor kept us informed, sending pictures and videos of our dog during his transformation. Not only did they make our dog less reactive... More
Best decision we ever made was sending our dog to Ridgeside K9 Carolinas, Will and Taylor did what we thought was impossible and took our EXTREMELY REACTIVE 4 year old GSD and turned him into the dog we dreamed of. Throughout the time our dog was boarded Will and Taylor kept us informed, sending pictures and videos of our dog during his transformation. Not only did they make our dog less reactive, they made us be able to better understand what were the causes and how to control it. They took ample time going above and beyond to ensure we knew what to do and also why we were doing it. Even after we have our dog back Will and Taylor continue to help us with any questions we have and follow on training. This whole experience was and continues to be amazing. I can’t recommend Ridgeside K9 Carolinas enough for their amazing work. Less
Will & Taylor were amazing! From the time that I got my little GSD pup, Will was more than willing to offer his expertise & give us “homework” on things to prep him for his boarding experience. Titus was an overall pleasant pup but there was a lot of negotiating between him & I when I wanted him to do certain things like lay down, or bring his ball back (so many hours of keep away were played 😫)... More
Will & Taylor were amazing! From the time that I got my little GSD pup, Will was more than willing to offer his expertise & give us “homework” on things to prep him for his boarding experience. Titus was an overall pleasant pup but there was a lot of negotiating between him & I when I wanted him to do certain things like lay down, or bring his ball back (so many hours of keep away were played 😫) after 3 weeks with Will & Taylor his recall was better than before & we haven’t had a game of keep away since! Thanks for all you two do!! Less
Will and Ridgeside K9 gave me all I needed to take Otto home and begin having him as a member of the family.Will and his group are so professional and so easy to work with no matter what your dog needs are. I highly recommend them!!!... More
Will and Ridgeside K9 gave me all I needed to take Otto home and begin having him as a member of the family.Will and his group are so professional and so easy to work with no matter what your dog needs are. I highly recommend them!!! Less
Will and Taylor are absolute professionals! I brought Charlie, my chocolate Lab to him when Charlie was about 3 months. Will gave me some homework and things to work on with Charlie while awaiting a board and train spot. We took the advice and did the homework and had a very well behaved dog. During the board and train time we received updates frequently and all sorts of feedback. During the tur... More
Will and Taylor are absolute professionals! I brought Charlie, my chocolate Lab to him when Charlie was about 3 months. Will gave me some homework and things to work on with Charlie while awaiting a board and train spot. We took the advice and did the homework and had a very well behaved dog. During the board and train time we received updates frequently and all sorts of feedback. During the turnover we were shown everything Charlie had learned, taught how to handle him ourselves and given more homework! I still communicate with Will frequently and he is so quick to offer advice and help out. I am complimented daily on Charlie’s behavior and Charlie accompanied me just about everywhere I go! I will always bring my dogs back here regardless of where I’m living! Less
Top notch company beginning to end. The training worked wonders with my dog and they have been extremely responsive with questions and issues outside of the training session. Looking forward to more pack walks — keeps me & my dog on the straight and narrow. I’ve worked with Will& Taylor in NC and Sarah & Aaron in VA (closer to my home). All are kind, knowledgeable and helpful. So happy i’ve Conne... More
Top notch company beginning to end. The training worked wonders with my dog and they have been extremely responsive with questions and issues outside of the training session. Looking forward to more pack walks — keeps me & my dog on the straight and narrow. I’ve worked with Will& Taylor in NC and Sarah & Aaron in VA (closer to my home). All are kind, knowledgeable and helpful. So happy i’ve Connected with the trainers and the alumni family. Less
Will and the Ridgeside team continue to amaze me. The go above and beyond to insure that you and your dog receive the best training possible. They are easy to reach and happy to answer any questions or address any issues that come up with your dog and it’s training. I have worked with this team for sometime now and am always treated with the utmost respect and professionalism. Can’t recommend... More
Will and the Ridgeside team continue to amaze me. The go above and beyond to insure that you and your dog receive the best training possible. They are easy to reach and happy to answer any questions or address any issues that come up with your dog and it’s training. I have worked with this team for sometime now and am always treated with the utmost respect and professionalism. Can’t recommend this company enough! Best decision I ever made. Less
Not usually a person who leaves reviews. Cannot say enough good things about Will and Taylor. Will goes above and beyond what most trainers will do and I would know I’ve been to a few of them! Taylor made me and my mom feel so comfortable and confident and will turned my reactive dog into a confident goofy dog. I didn’t even know this side of my dogs personality existed. I feel less like a moron ... More
Not usually a person who leaves reviews. Cannot say enough good things about Will and Taylor. Will goes above and beyond what most trainers will do and I would know I’ve been to a few of them! Taylor made me and my mom feel so comfortable and confident and will turned my reactive dog into a confident goofy dog. I didn’t even know this side of my dogs personality existed. I feel less like a moron with an angry dog too! these guys are like a family I absolutely recommend them. Less
Will worked with my 1 year old, VERY fearful and skittish rescue GSD. Before Ridgeside K9 I couldn’t walk her or take her anywhere because she was terrified. She is a completely new dog now and I can take her more places and do more with her than I ever dreamed of! My dog now has confidence, obedience, and she’s no longer afraid of people! There aren’t words for how much in awe I am of this... More
Will worked with my 1 year old, VERY fearful and skittish rescue GSD. Before Ridgeside K9 I couldn’t walk her or take her anywhere because she was terrified. She is a completely new dog now and I can take her more places and do more with her than I ever dreamed of! My dog now has confidence, obedience, and she’s no longer afraid of people! There aren’t words for how much in awe I am of this group of trainers and how grateful I am for the work they put in on my dog. If your dog goes through their program you are invited to periodic FREE group follow up sessions. Free lifetime learning! I had a follow up issue with my dog that I hadn’t even asked them to fix initially and Will came right out and helped me with it. He spent 2 hours in pouring rain working with my dog and I took her home with that issue in our rear view mirror! They give you the knowledge you need to succeed with your dog and they make sure you’re comfortable with that. They don’t just hand you back your dog! You won’t find a group of trainers as disciplined, dog-savvy, customer-oriented, and committed as Ridgeside K9. I wish I could give them 100 stars! Oh, and did I say Will is an AMAZING photographer? Yes, yes he is! I now have great action shots of my dog! Less
It’s been a couple of weeks post board and train since we sent our crazy Dutch Shepherd Cayman, off with Will at his facility Ridgeside Carolinas and it’s time to write the review. Where do I even start? First, let me preface this by saying we had our Mal trained by Aaron at the Northern VA location and had OUTSTANDING results!! So when Aaron suggested Will for Cayman, we were “a little” appreh... More
It’s been a couple of weeks post board and train since we sent our crazy Dutch Shepherd Cayman, off with Will at his facility Ridgeside Carolinas and it’s time to write the review. Where do I even start? First, let me preface this by saying we had our Mal trained by Aaron at the Northern VA location and had OUTSTANDING results!! So when Aaron suggested Will for Cayman, we were “a little” apprehensive, (and when I say a little, I mean minuscule!) but only because we knew the outcome we had with Aaron. Needless to say, Will hit it out of the ballpark with Cayman!!! Will kept us in the loop the entire time with videos and fantastic photos. He answered countless questions via messenger and his attention to detail upon turnover is outstanding! Can I just say...PDF file??? 😂 Once again, Ridgeside K9 and it’s branches have proven to be a step above the rest and are one that we will continue to use and continue to recommend to any and everyone we know!!! Thank you Will and company for taking Cayman to the next level. Now it’s on us! Less
We had been to other trainers when we first adopted Gunner as a baby and he had to retake the classes. We finally stopped paying for them and tried to just train him on our own. Gunner on a leash was not fun for anyone. Prong collar and all he was awful. My husband is a big guy so pulling on him is one thing but me having arthritis, a 5 minute walk would leave me hurting for a week. We knew Ridge... More
We had been to other trainers when we first adopted Gunner as a baby and he had to retake the classes. We finally stopped paying for them and tried to just train him on our own. Gunner on a leash was not fun for anyone. Prong collar and all he was awful. My husband is a big guy so pulling on him is one thing but me having arthritis, a 5 minute walk would leave me hurting for a week. We knew Ridgeside could help. I was so excited pleading as my dog left for training - I just want to be able to walk my dog! Well he came home, I had ankle replacement surgery a week later. We would take short walks together as a family and Gunner would pull my husband barking the entire time. I was honestly really upset thinking well how in the heck will I ever be able to walk him if he pulls everyone else like that still? That was the number one thing I needed out of this. Cue Will Witting. He was not our initial trainer but he had posted something about lessons for life in our client group page and I decided to reach out about getting some extra follow up help. We literally met for the first time just this past Sunday and had a one on one training session. Our whole fam bam and Will. You guys, I am still not fully healed from my surgery and I walk super slow BUT I CAN WALK MY DOG! I’ve been able to take Gunner around our neighborhood every day this week by myself with zero help and zero pulling! A couple hours with Will, a new prong collar and tweaking some ways we as owners were trained and I couldn’t be happier. I am so thankful for the follow up and openness to reshape things. I am finally feeling like I have the tools to truly enjoy being with my dog and knowing it won’t hurt me for days after! Less
Will (Ridgeside K9) is a great trainer and understands dogs to a level I could never understand! My german shepherd is skittish and very afraid of men. She went from barking and reacting to him at introduction to following and playing with him 10 minutes later! I could hardly believe my eyes! She had unsuccessfully worked with 4 trainers before Will and he had her taking treats, doing a perfe... More
Will (Ridgeside K9) is a great trainer and understands dogs to a level I could never understand! My german shepherd is skittish and very afraid of men. She went from barking and reacting to him at introduction to following and playing with him 10 minutes later! I could hardly believe my eyes! She had unsuccessfully worked with 4 trainers before Will and he had her taking treats, doing a perfect heel, and recall in an hour! I absolutely recommend him and Ridgeside K9. They took a lot of time to ensure my dog's success, and customer service is a core component of their business plan! I trust them completely! Less
Our dog, Gunnar, was a VERY insecure and nervous dog. Gunnar would REACT to ANYTHING!!! Taking him outside was a complete nightmare. My husband and I would literally have to plan a route in case there’s dogs or people around, and take him outside at the weirdest times just to avoid any “meltdowns”. Gunnar also has one bite on his record! I originally called other trainers to get him evaluated, ... More
Our dog, Gunnar, was a VERY insecure and nervous dog. Gunnar would REACT to ANYTHING!!! Taking him outside was a complete nightmare. My husband and I would literally have to plan a route in case there’s dogs or people around, and take him outside at the weirdest times just to avoid any “meltdowns”. Gunnar also has one bite on his record! I originally called other trainers to get him evaluated, and all of them said Gunnar was very aggressive, and one of them said Gunnar was his worst case. My gut instinct told me to give Ridgeside K9 a call to get evaluated ONE more time. Will (and also Jenny when she came and got him for training) came and off the bat said Gunnar was not aggressive at all, just VERY insecure. Will and Jenny were the only trainers to actually evaluate Gunnar outside his kennel, and take him on a leash. THAT alone is something nobody has ever done. Even more, walked Gunnar by themselves to get a better evaluation. That right there, is the reason we immediately went with Ridgeside K9. Jenny took him for a 3 week board and train, and by the first week he was a complete different dog. She already had him heeling, walking in a park with people around.... everything I couldn’t imagine him doing a week ago. We did do a halfway check point, just because Gunnar needed more food. Gunnar heeled beautifully, no reaction to anything, even with Gunnar in a down position in the middle of the busy park. Not one peep. It was just like today, when Jenny dropped him off. Not one reaction, heeled beautifully, and was very calm. Definitely not the dog we originally had. Gunnar is so calm now, more confident in himself, and waaaaay less anxious. I can’t thank Jenny enough!!!! I can’t believe our Gunnar, can actually co exist with EVERYONE now. I also can’t believe he’s not pacing himself into exhaustion; but instead is in his “place” peacefully, falling asleep.... even with my other nutcase of a beagle bothering him into oblivion. THANK YOU JENNY AND RIDGESIDE K9 FOR CHANGING OUR LIVES!!!!!! We’re sooo excited to live and work with the new and improved Gunnar! Less
I sent my 6 month old GSD to Will and what a transformation! It’s like night and day! Will took the time to show and explain to me exactly how to work with my dog, so we can be a team. We have clear communication between the two of us and I have Will to thank for that. He has set my puppy up to be a fantastic dog! In the short time I’ve had him back I’ve had countless compliments on his good beha... More
I sent my 6 month old GSD to Will and what a transformation! It’s like night and day! Will took the time to show and explain to me exactly how to work with my dog, so we can be a team. We have clear communication between the two of us and I have Will to thank for that. He has set my puppy up to be a fantastic dog! In the short time I’ve had him back I’ve had countless compliments on his good behavior. I feel confident I can take Axel into most any situation and have full control over my dog and know he will listen to me 100%. During his board and train Will and his team sent me tons of text messages, pictures, videos, and updates on my pup, so my eager mind was set at ease. I honestly can’t say enough great things about Ridgeside K9. From the bottom of my heart I thank you for your hard work and dedication. You guys are truly a special place! ***** Kelly & Axel Less
Just wanted to give a huge shout out to Will Witting for the awesome job he did with Lucy ( 9 week old Bloodhound ). She finished the two week Puppy training at the top of her class. She is the talk of the neighborhood. So many positive comments about her behavior. Thank you and all the wonderful trainers at Ridgeside K9.... More
Just wanted to give a huge shout out to Will Witting for the awesome job he did with Lucy ( 9 week old Bloodhound ). She finished the two week Puppy training at the top of her class. She is the talk of the neighborhood. So many positive comments about her behavior. Thank you and all the wonderful trainers at Ridgeside K9. Less
One of the best well balanced trainers I know. 🙌🏻
Will and his team did an awesome job with our dog Brody. I was very nervous about him traveling to NC and probably drove Will crazy. But he kept me updated on his progress with pics 😊. It has been 3 months and he still responds very quickly at any questions I have. They also do pack walks with other graduates which is fun. Thank you again for all your help.... More
Will and his team did an awesome job with our dog Brody. I was very nervous about him traveling to NC and probably drove Will crazy. But he kept me updated on his progress with pics 😊. It has been 3 months and he still responds very quickly at any questions I have. They also do pack walks with other graduates which is fun. Thank you again for all your help. Less
I’ve been a client of Ridgeside K9 since September, 2018. Not only did they take my high-drive Malinios Mix and get her obedience in check, they returned a dog that has become a best friend. Since September I’ve meet up with several Ridgeside Trainers who have helped me take my relationship with my dog to new levels. The board & train program not only changed my dogs behaviors but it has chang... More
I’ve been a client of Ridgeside K9 since September, 2018. Not only did they take my high-drive Malinios Mix and get her obedience in check, they returned a dog that has become a best friend. Since September I’ve meet up with several Ridgeside Trainers who have helped me take my relationship with my dog to new levels. The board & train program not only changed my dogs behaviors but it has changed my life and I am and will be forever grateful. If you choose Rodgeside K9 to train your dog, you will be making one of the best decisions of your life. Hands down, worth every penny! Less
We recently sent our 5 month old Golden puppy to Will and Taylor at Ridgeside and we could not be more pleased!! At first, I was nervous about whether this was the place for my sweet little pup who just needed to learn some basic manners, but they are right -- their training runs the gamut from high energy difficult working dogs to basic training for family pets. Our guy came back as happy as w... More
We recently sent our 5 month old Golden puppy to Will and Taylor at Ridgeside and we could not be more pleased!! At first, I was nervous about whether this was the place for my sweet little pup who just needed to learn some basic manners, but they are right -- their training runs the gamut from high energy difficult working dogs to basic training for family pets. Our guy came back as happy as when he left but our house is much more manageable with our well behaved boy. Will has been so supportive and always answers my questions quickly, and even came back for a follow up to make sure we were on track. Recommend without reservation - if you are considering it, you will not be disappointed. Less
I can’t speak highly enough of Will and Taylor at Ridgeside Carolinas. They put my 10 week old Malinois through a puppy boot camp and he came home eager to learn. The foundation has firmly been made with Ranger, and the support from Will and Ridgeside continues even after the turn over. Not to mention the friendships that have come out of the process. Thanks again Will. Highly recommend, and look... More
I can’t speak highly enough of Will and Taylor at Ridgeside Carolinas. They put my 10 week old Malinois through a puppy boot camp and he came home eager to learn. The foundation has firmly been made with Ranger, and the support from Will and Ridgeside continues even after the turn over. Not to mention the friendships that have come out of the process. Thanks again Will. Highly recommend, and look forward to continue training down the line! Less
We can’t say enough wonderful things about Ridgeside K9 and Will and Taylor who trained our dog, Rigsby. Rigsby is an Australian Cattle Dog and is just under 1.5 years old. As a very active dog breed, and still being a pup, Rigsby has high energy that requires a ton of exercise. Needless to say, we couldn’t find his “off-switch.” After sending Rigsby to a three-week board and train at Ridgeside K... More
We can’t say enough wonderful things about Ridgeside K9 and Will and Taylor who trained our dog, Rigsby. Rigsby is an Australian Cattle Dog and is just under 1.5 years old. As a very active dog breed, and still being a pup, Rigsby has high energy that requires a ton of exercise. Needless to say, we couldn’t find his “off-switch.” After sending Rigsby to a three-week board and train at Ridgeside K9, we have a much better quality of life and tremendous respect for Will and Taylor and the work they do every day. During Rigsby’s board and train, Will kept us updated with pictures and videos of Rigsby’s progress, which we greatly appreciated and always looked forward to! During our turnover, my husband and I were amazed at how obedient Rigsby was when working with Will. It was immediately apparent that the Ridgeside team takes the time to form strong relationships, built upon trust and respect, with the dogs that they train. Will was incredibly thorough during the turnover and was careful to explain every command and the proper use of the e-collar. There is no doubt that Will and Taylor are incredibly professional, knowledgeable, and dedicated dog trainers. They spend countless hours working tirelessly. After spending four hours with us during the turnover, and finishing up at 10:30 PM, they then drove 7 hours from South Carolina to Northern Virginia so they could continue with their turnovers and training dogs in the morning. It goes without saying that you won’t find harder working individuals. It was truly astounding to see how much of a transformation Rigsby had gone through in just 3 weeks. We continue to reinforce Rigsby’s training every single day and, with every day, he continues to progress. We wouldn’t be anywhere close to this point, though, if it wasn’t for Will and Taylor. Walks have become much more enjoyable now that Rigsby can heel on the leash and doesn’t pull the entire way. Furthermore, we can use the “place” command to help Rigsby relax or when guests come into the house. This has truly been a lifesaver! But, in all honesty, we feel that this training benefited us, the humans, the most because we now have the appropriate tools for us and Rigsby to live a happier life where we can better understand each other. Less
Where to begin? Ridgeside K9 is an amazing place!! My dog Jack is a 130lbs Great Dane who was only a year and a half when I took him to Will. He was all puppy, didn’t understand his size, and thought that he could get away with almost everything. Being pregnant and only a couple months out from the newest family addition coming into the world I started to get worried that Jack was going to hurt m... More
Where to begin? Ridgeside K9 is an amazing place!! My dog Jack is a 130lbs Great Dane who was only a year and a half when I took him to Will. He was all puppy, didn’t understand his size, and thought that he could get away with almost everything. Being pregnant and only a couple months out from the newest family addition coming into the world I started to get worried that Jack was going to hurt me or the baby while trying to play or just being overly excited. I dropped Jack off at Ridgeside and was very anxious about him being gone, but Will sent regular updates and answered any questions I had throughout the process. At turnover it was like Jack was a completely different dog, but still the same fun loving, sweet, derpy boy I knew and loved. Well he’s now been home for almost 3 weeks I’m 32 weeks pregnant and what Will and his team did is nothing short of a miracle. Jack is an amazing, obedient, happy dog who just wants to please. I can take him outside now off leash and never have to worry about him running off or getting to excited and jumping all over me. Someone knocks on the door I put him on his cot and he doesn’t move until I tell him he can say hi. When we go out if I have him in a heel he doesn’t leave my side even if he sees a kid or another dog get excited. In doing this training it has brought Jack and I so much closer and he’s always looking to me for guidance instead of instantly going to play or getting anxious. Even after all of this Will still checks up on Jack and is always available if I have questions or issues. Thank you so much Will and all your team for what you did with Jack and your continued help. It’s great to be a part of the Ridgeside family. Less
All the trainers at Ridgeside are so compassionate with what they do. I wouldnt trust anyone else to teach my dogs and myself!
impressed ! ridgeside trained my daughters dog, riggs. we pet sit frequently and could not be more impressed. Will and Taylor were so kind and thorough. They literally went the extra mile after releasing riggs to my daughters house to our house jut to make sure we understood how to keep up with the new things Riggs had learned since we were new to the e collar. My daughter loves you guys and we ... More
impressed ! ridgeside trained my daughters dog, riggs. we pet sit frequently and could not be more impressed. Will and Taylor were so kind and thorough. They literally went the extra mile after releasing riggs to my daughters house to our house jut to make sure we understood how to keep up with the new things Riggs had learned since we were new to the e collar. My daughter loves you guys and we are all so happy to see this loveable goofy dog transformed. he is so happy around other dogs now and is off of his anxiety meds. i have been in the animal industry for 15 years and my daughter had used another before coming to riddgeside and i was a bit skeptical. i would absolutely reccommend ridgeside to anyone in need of a trainer. thank you from all of us. Less
Will is phenomenal at what he does! He took our bulldog for 3 weeks for board and train and brought us back an obedient and confident dog. Will and Christina worked with us so that we knew exactly what we needed to continue the training when he got home. We are much more confident and comfortable now as well! Thank you Will and Christina for all of your hard work and dedication with our meatball!... More
Will is phenomenal at what he does! He took our bulldog for 3 weeks for board and train and brought us back an obedient and confident dog. Will and Christina worked with us so that we knew exactly what we needed to continue the training when he got home. We are much more confident and comfortable now as well! Thank you Will and Christina for all of your hard work and dedication with our meatball! Less
The absolute best and most flexible trainers I’ve had the pleasure of dealing with. Not only did they perform several free consults to learn the dog and the family, they even came to us when our schedule didn’t permit traveling to them. They have a great team with a wide skill set to address any dog. Highly recommended.... More
The absolute best and most flexible trainers I’ve had the pleasure of dealing with. Not only did they perform several free consults to learn the dog and the family, they even came to us when our schedule didn’t permit traveling to them. They have a great team with a wide skill set to address any dog. Highly recommended. Less
From our initial phone calls with Aaron and Will, to our turn over with Christina, the entire process with Ridgeside was amazing. Parker is an extremely anxious GSD and Christina did a fantastic job teaching Parker how to work through his anxiety to be a calmer, more obedient dog. He now has the tools and discipline to walk through Pet Smart and Lowe’s while completely listening to us. Will and C... More
From our initial phone calls with Aaron and Will, to our turn over with Christina, the entire process with Ridgeside was amazing. Parker is an extremely anxious GSD and Christina did a fantastic job teaching Parker how to work through his anxiety to be a calmer, more obedient dog. He now has the tools and discipline to walk through Pet Smart and Lowe’s while completely listening to us. Will and Christina updated us all throughout his training with Social Media updates and texts, including a video of Parker going to NYC! During our search for a training program we relied on reviews. Ridgeside had the best reviews by far for our area. I want to continue that by telling anyone looking for training for their dog to call and talk to Ridgeside. Less
My dogs are not being trained by Ridgeside K9 but I am neighbors with one of the trainers. I am writing a review to say thank you for all of the helpful advice given freely both on their page and from trainer Jenny. Super effective and helping me train my dogs so much. So thanks to all of you for maintaining such an effective and helpful page, and the willingness of your trainers to give advice!... More
My dogs are not being trained by Ridgeside K9 but I am neighbors with one of the trainers. I am writing a review to say thank you for all of the helpful advice given freely both on their page and from trainer Jenny. Super effective and helping me train my dogs so much. So thanks to all of you for maintaining such an effective and helpful page, and the willingness of your trainers to give advice! Less
I’m completely impressed with the dedication Ridgeside has to helping both the pups and owners. Will and everyone did such a great job with my Doberman. Mya was so high strung and a little demon. Such a great pup but completely uncontrollable. Got her back after 3 weeks and she is a completely different dog. She’s so happy to learn and listens so well. The turnover was great and Will really made ... More
I’m completely impressed with the dedication Ridgeside has to helping both the pups and owners. Will and everyone did such a great job with my Doberman. Mya was so high strung and a little demon. Such a great pup but completely uncontrollable. Got her back after 3 weeks and she is a completely different dog. She’s so happy to learn and listens so well. The turnover was great and Will really made sure that I also knew what needed to be done to ensure that progress continued and how to control the unwanted behavior. At the end of the day I couldn’t be happier and they achieved what I didn’t think was possible. Now not only am I much happier and enjoying my time with my girl but she is much happier and having so much fun being able to get out more and spend even more time with me now that she can actually go places under control. Anyone thinking of training, I wouldn’t go any other place. I don’t know of any other place as dedicated and willing to help even after the dog has left their care. Less
All I can say is that Will Witting and his team are nothing short of AMAZING!!! I sent my 2 dogs to Will for a 3 week board and train. From the beginning, Will answered all of my questions and was always quick to respond. Even while my dogs were with him he kept in touch via text and videos showing their progress. When he brought my dogs home they were completely changed. Prior to them going t... More
All I can say is that Will Witting and his team are nothing short of AMAZING!!! I sent my 2 dogs to Will for a 3 week board and train. From the beginning, Will answered all of my questions and was always quick to respond. Even while my dogs were with him he kept in touch via text and videos showing their progress. When he brought my dogs home they were completely changed. Prior to them going to training they were both difficult to deal with. Our friends and neighbors were afraid to come over and we were afraid to take them out in public for fear that they would bite or snap at someone or another dog. Since they have come home we are no longer afraid that they will hurt anyone. They listen and they are so well behaved now. Will has continued to keep in contact with us and follow up on their progress. He is always available for questions and is quick to reply. Sending them to Ridgeside k9 was 100% the best decision we made and money well spent! If you have difficult dogs or just want them to have better manners do not hesitate to send your dogs to Ridgeside K9, you will not be disappointed! Less
We couldn't be happier with Ridgeside K9 Carolinas. Our 11-month pup Moose had a rough start to life and needed to have some boundaries set. Will and his team did wonders with Moose, and truly changed our lives for the better. It takes work to maintain Moose's good behaviors, but the Ridgeside team gave him a great set of ground rules that has made him a less anxious pup that is way easier to liv... More
We couldn't be happier with Ridgeside K9 Carolinas. Our 11-month pup Moose had a rough start to life and needed to have some boundaries set. Will and his team did wonders with Moose, and truly changed our lives for the better. It takes work to maintain Moose's good behaviors, but the Ridgeside team gave him a great set of ground rules that has made him a less anxious pup that is way easier to live with! We couldn't recommend and thank Ridgeside Carolinas enough!! Less
Will and the team at Ridgeside K9 - Carolinas are amazing. They did such a wonderful job with our dog that we're probably supposed to give her a new name - she is like a new dog! Not only did they correct all issues/concerns with our dog, but they also spent the time to teach our family the reasoning behind the training methodology so that we can continue to build upon the foundation now in place... More
Will and the team at Ridgeside K9 - Carolinas are amazing. They did such a wonderful job with our dog that we're probably supposed to give her a new name - she is like a new dog! Not only did they correct all issues/concerns with our dog, but they also spent the time to teach our family the reasoning behind the training methodology so that we can continue to build upon the foundation now in place from the Ridgeside K9 - Carolinas team. Throughout the board and train, we had constant communication from Ridgeside K9 - Carolinas updating us on her progress while also ensuring they understood and addressed all of our concerns. We also received regular pictures (great photographer) and videos that accompanied updates. Since getting our dog back from board and train, we have been training daily based on turnover information and we are now comfortable with our dog doing almost anything with us without leaving her behind - situations we previously avoided are now not an issue. The turnover when bringing our dog home was an in depth training session by the team for our family - they took the time to ensure our comfort in properly continuing training and since there was a lot of information for us to forget, also provided us with detailed reference documentation. So great to be with our dog without stress. Regardless of distraction, she listens and responds as expected. Yes, there have been times she has been stubborn or slower to listen, but the training Ridgeside K9 - Carolinas provided our family has allowed us to quickly correct and get back on track. Not only is she doing all the expected basics, but we have also been able to recall her regardless of distraction (including in the middle of chasing rabbits), have her off leash outside (no more jumping fences and running in front of cars), and many other improvements we didn't think we would see prior to her board and train with the team at Ridgeside K9 - Carolinas. Post board and train, we have also been able to easily communicate with Ridgeside K9 - Carolinas and receive detailed feedback and clarifications as we continue to integrate all of the advice and guidance from Will and the team at Ridgeside K9 - Carolinas. Highly recommend. Less
Will and the team at Ridgeside K9 - Carolinas are amazing. They did such a wonderful job with our dog that we're probably supposed to give her a new name - she is like a new dog! Not only did they correct all issues/concerns with our dog, but they also spent the time to teach our family the reasoning behind the training methodology so that we can continue to build upon the foundation now in place... More
Will and the team at Ridgeside K9 - Carolinas are amazing. They did such a wonderful job with our dog that we're probably supposed to give her a new name - she is like a new dog! Not only did they correct all issues/concerns with our dog, but they also spent the time to teach our family the reasoning behind the training methodology so that we can continue to build upon the foundation now in place from the Ridgeside K9 - Carolinas team. Throughout the board and train, we had constant communication from Ridgeside K9 - Carolinas updating us on her progress while also ensuring they understood and addressed all of our concerns. We also received regular pictures (great photographer) and videos that accompanied updates. Since getting our dog back from board and train, we have been training daily based on turnover information and we are now comfortable with our dog doing almost anything with us without leaving her behind - situations we previously avoided are now not an issue. The turnover when bringing our dog home was an in depth training session by the team for our family - they took the time to ensure our comfort in properly continuing training and since there was a lot of information for us to forget, also provided us with detailed reference documentation. So great to be with our dog without stress. Regardless of distraction, she listens and responds as expected. Yes, there have been times she has been stubborn or slower to listen, but the training Ridgeside K9 - Carolinas provided our family has allowed us to quickly correct and get back on track. Not only is she doing all the expected basics, but we have also been able to recall her regardless of distraction (including in the middle of chasing rabbits), have her off leash outside (no more jumping fences and running in front of cars), and many other improvements we didn't think we would see prior to her board and train with the team at Ridgeside K9 - Carolinas. Post board and train, we have also been able to easily communicate with Ridgeside K9 - Carolinas and receive detailed feedback and clarifications as we continue to integrate all of the advice and guidance from Will and the team at Ridgeside K9 - Carolinas. Highly recommend. Less
Outstanding trainers and fantastic service. I was in desperate need of training for my aggressive GSD- high prey, food, and ball drive. Talked to Will on the phone a couple of times and when he showed up at my house to pick up Gunner, we talked at length. When Will pulled off with Gunner, I knew I had made the right decision. We had already been through 2 other trainers with no luck. Will sent nu... More
Outstanding trainers and fantastic service. I was in desperate need of training for my aggressive GSD- high prey, food, and ball drive. Talked to Will on the phone a couple of times and when he showed up at my house to pick up Gunner, we talked at length. When Will pulled off with Gunner, I knew I had made the right decision. We had already been through 2 other trainers with no luck. Will sent numerous updates while Gunner was in training and when Will dropped off Gunner, my family swore it was a different dog. Lol. I m pretty sure Will spent over 3 hours with us when he dropped off Gunner and even dropped by the following weekend. His services were worth twice the price! Less
Will and his team are professional, incredibly passionate about what they do, and they make miracles happen in a couple of weeks. I saw first hand how great they were with my mom’s dog, and I still wasn’t prepared for the change I’d see in my dog, Murphy. Before, I had no idea how to get control of Murph, but they will work day and night to set your dog up for success and then go above and beyond... More
Will and his team are professional, incredibly passionate about what they do, and they make miracles happen in a couple of weeks. I saw first hand how great they were with my mom’s dog, and I still wasn’t prepared for the change I’d see in my dog, Murphy. Before, I had no idea how to get control of Murph, but they will work day and night to set your dog up for success and then go above and beyond to make sure you have the resources you need to maintain it. Will would also send videos and picture updates pretty frequently, and it was awesome to see the progress as it happened. Ridgeside K9 was hands down the best thing for Murphy and I! You won’t find better, more dedicated trainers!! Less
Very professional and caring of their clients and dogs! Show true professionalism and make sure the client has unlimited access even after the training is complete with the dog. You couldn't ask for a better team to address your needs!... More
Very professional and caring of their clients and dogs! Show true professionalism and make sure the client has unlimited access even after the training is complete with the dog. You couldn't ask for a better team to address your needs! Less
I cannot thank Will and Taylor enough for the phenomenal work they have done with our Belgian Malinois rescue Duke. Originally a rescue from Texas, he had many complex behavioral issues and was at great risk for EU. Duke had a bite history, kennel aggression, and a bite history. Since his time at Ridgeside K9 Carolinas, Duke has blossomed into the dog we sincerely believed he could be--in the rig... More
I cannot thank Will and Taylor enough for the phenomenal work they have done with our Belgian Malinois rescue Duke. Originally a rescue from Texas, he had many complex behavioral issues and was at great risk for EU. Duke had a bite history, kennel aggression, and a bite history. Since his time at Ridgeside K9 Carolinas, Duke has blossomed into the dog we sincerely believed he could be--in the right hands. Duke has been at Ridgeside for nearly a month and we receive regular updates. Now with a strong foundation in obedience, Duke's kennel aggression has been narrowed to food guarding (which is much improved) and is responding well to all the staff. Will and Taylor have truly served as lifesavers. If you have a dog that is literally out of options, this is the place to assist you. THANK YOU RIDGESIDE CAROLINAS! Less
Hello to all! My choice of dog is a Dogo,.I prefer a large dog that's strong with an intimidating look so the Dogo was a must have!! After doing my homework I knew a Dogo was going to need a trainer, not just any trainer but a real professional. We found that RidesideK9LLC! I highly recommend RidesideK9LLC for all your training needs! Brent & Nicki & Zeus... More
Hello to all! My choice of dog is a Dogo,.I prefer a large dog that's strong with an intimidating look so the Dogo was a must have!! After doing my homework I knew a Dogo was going to need a trainer, not just any trainer but a real professional. We found that RidesideK9LLC! I highly recommend RidesideK9LLC for all your training needs! Brent & Nicki & Zeus Less
If you are looking to solve behavioral issues, build obedience, learn to communicate with and have a better bond with your dog I can tell you that Ridgeside K9 Carolinas team is dedicated the trade. They have the knowledge to teach you to maintain a good relationship with your pet to make integrating your pet into your daily family activities possible. I have been one of Will’s clients I can sa... More
If you are looking to solve behavioral issues, build obedience, learn to communicate with and have a better bond with your dog I can tell you that Ridgeside K9 Carolinas team is dedicated the trade. They have the knowledge to teach you to maintain a good relationship with your pet to make integrating your pet into your daily family activities possible. I have been one of Will’s clients I can say that he’s informative and works hard to make sure all of his clients have a wonderful experience in training their dogs. Less
Awesome A+ all the way
We have worked with Jenny for the better part of six months and our experience has been outstanding. She is extremely caring about our puppy and has trained him well. Jenny has a great approach not only with our guy but also with us. We needed to be trained at least as much, if not more, than our puppy. Would I recommend her -- simple -- YES! Excellent trainer and an excellent individual. B... More
We have worked with Jenny for the better part of six months and our experience has been outstanding. She is extremely caring about our puppy and has trained him well. Jenny has a great approach not only with our guy but also with us. We needed to be trained at least as much, if not more, than our puppy. Would I recommend her -- simple -- YES! Excellent trainer and an excellent individual. Bill. Less
The trainers at Ridgeside K9 Carolinas truly know what they’re doing. They take all kinds of dogs in and absolutely transform them! I’ve seen them work miracles with dogs from all realms of life: dogs who were up for euthanasia, dogs who had multiple bites on their records, dogs fearful of life, etc. I HIGHLY recommend them for all your dog training needs, you won’t be disappointed.... More
The trainers at Ridgeside K9 Carolinas truly know what they’re doing. They take all kinds of dogs in and absolutely transform them! I’ve seen them work miracles with dogs from all realms of life: dogs who were up for euthanasia, dogs who had multiple bites on their records, dogs fearful of life, etc. I HIGHLY recommend them for all your dog training needs, you won’t be disappointed. Less
will is one of the best trainers i know. he is kind, caring and very professional. He has helped me in so many ways with my sport dog.
Ridgeside K9 is an amazing group of trainers that are peofessional and dedicated to not only training your dog but also you as an owner! Working with Will has taught us that sometimes dog actions are not a fault of their own understanding but ours as owners and how we communicate to them. We used Ridgeside K9 Carolinas to board and train our Hanna that qas adopted from a high kill shelter and she... More
Ridgeside K9 is an amazing group of trainers that are peofessional and dedicated to not only training your dog but also you as an owner! Working with Will has taught us that sometimes dog actions are not a fault of their own understanding but ours as owners and how we communicate to them. We used Ridgeside K9 Carolinas to board and train our Hanna that qas adopted from a high kill shelter and she had no previous understanding of what a leash was or basic commands/obefience training. Will was able to completely transform a shut-down dog into a dog that loves living the right way! We are beyond pleased with our experience and follow on training and looking forward to sending our other dogs in the future! Highly recommend this group of trainers for any needs you have! Meet them, set up an eval and you won't be disappointed. For us, it is money well invested for future peace of mind with our pups! Less
Will is so amazing with our pup Dakota and so patient with me as a worried puppy mama! We would recommend him one hundred times! He cares so much for dogs and training their humans too!... More
Will is so amazing with our pup Dakota and so patient with me as a worried puppy mama! We would recommend him one hundred times! He cares so much for dogs and training their humans too! Less
Before Ridgeside K9, I couldn't take Oscar anywhere. I couldn't take him anywhere dogs would be. My anxiety was through the roof. I would go places when it was raining or cold to avoid dogs. Now Oscar is under control and we both can relax when we go out. Even after I got him back from his board and train, Will and Taylor are there if I have questions through texts and meet up with other dogs. Th... More
Before Ridgeside K9, I couldn't take Oscar anywhere. I couldn't take him anywhere dogs would be. My anxiety was through the roof. I would go places when it was raining or cold to avoid dogs. Now Oscar is under control and we both can relax when we go out. Even after I got him back from his board and train, Will and Taylor are there if I have questions through texts and meet up with other dogs. This helps Oscar and myself stay on track with his training and make sure I'm doing the right thing. They helped me transform my dog from the bored, aggressive, indoor dog back to my adventure dog! Best decision I've made! Less
These guys are the most trustworthy trainers for any dog that needs fine tuning, to an aggressive dog that needs one final chance. They saved my dog Stryker for me! Now he is well behaved, can walk on a leash, and is a really happy dog! I can’t recommend them highly enough!... More
These guys are the most trustworthy trainers for any dog that needs fine tuning, to an aggressive dog that needs one final chance. They saved my dog Stryker for me! Now he is well behaved, can walk on a leash, and is a really happy dog! I can’t recommend them highly enough! Less
Ridgeside training is incredible. I've wasted money with other trainers over the years but one stay with Ridgeside, and it's like I have a new dog. Other trainers told me follow up was included but fell short. Not so with Ridgeside. They love and understand dogs- all dogs. I use the tools I learned in every facet of my dog's behavior.... More
Ridgeside training is incredible. I've wasted money with other trainers over the years but one stay with Ridgeside, and it's like I have a new dog. Other trainers told me follow up was included but fell short. Not so with Ridgeside. They love and understand dogs- all dogs. I use the tools I learned in every facet of my dog's behavior. Less
Will and Taylor are incredible trainers! They drove all the way up to northern Virginia to pickup AND drop off my Mali. Before training, my Mali was very reactive and aggressive to strangers and dogs. She’s now under control and very obedient. She learned basic commands Come, sit, stay, place, down and she all has 100% recall even with distractions. They will work with you even after your trainin... More
Will and Taylor are incredible trainers! They drove all the way up to northern Virginia to pickup AND drop off my Mali. Before training, my Mali was very reactive and aggressive to strangers and dogs. She’s now under control and very obedient. She learned basic commands Come, sit, stay, place, down and she all has 100% recall even with distractions. They will work with you even after your training and offer refresher courses all for free, inwent to one hosted by Aaron at Ridgeside K9 in Virginia. Once you pickup your dog they will teach you how to be a better handler and how to maintain the dogs training. Worth every penny!! 4-week board and train, Kara - 1 year old Belgian Malinois Less
Will and his team are professional, incredibly passionate about what they do, and they make miracles happen in a couple of weeks. I saw first hand how great they were with my mom’s dog, and I still wasn’t prepared for the change I’d see in my dog, Murphy. Before, I had no idea how to get control of Murph, but they will work day and night to set your dog up for success and then go above and beyond... More
Will and his team are professional, incredibly passionate about what they do, and they make miracles happen in a couple of weeks. I saw first hand how great they were with my mom’s dog, and I still wasn’t prepared for the change I’d see in my dog, Murphy. Before, I had no idea how to get control of Murph, but they will work day and night to set your dog up for success and then go above and beyond to make sure you have the resources you need to maintain it. Will would also send videos and picture updates pretty frequently, and it was awesome to see the progress as it happened. Ridgeside K9 was hands down the best thing for Murphy and I! You won’t find better, more dedicated trainers!! Less
Absolutely would recommend. Extremely professional and skilled trainers. Our trainer, Will, communicated with us throughout the training experience by text and video, which we appreciated. We felt that our dog was in great hands while he was away. Upon return home we felt supported and training communication continued on an as needed basis.... More
Absolutely would recommend. Extremely professional and skilled trainers. Our trainer, Will, communicated with us throughout the training experience by text and video, which we appreciated. We felt that our dog was in great hands while he was away. Upon return home we felt supported and training communication continued on an as needed basis. Less
Ridgeside K9 is the best place to send your dog/s if you are looking for training! I adopted a 3rd dog from a shelter and she was very emotionally unsure and needed to adjust to a household where she wasnt chained/kenneled 24/7. We knew she needed training to boost her confidence level and work on her obedience. After doing research and within 2 weeks of adopting, Ridgeside K9 was there to help! ... More
Ridgeside K9 is the best place to send your dog/s if you are looking for training! I adopted a 3rd dog from a shelter and she was very emotionally unsure and needed to adjust to a household where she wasnt chained/kenneled 24/7. We knew she needed training to boost her confidence level and work on her obedience. After doing research and within 2 weeks of adopting, Ridgeside K9 was there to help! When I came to get her she was a different dog and it has been amazing at home. She is offleash trained, knows her commands and has a 100% recall (which is great since we have a high traffic neighborhood and it is a new area with a ton of distractions for her). I am now scheduling to send my other dogs to training after seeing the results Will and Taylor had with Hanna. I travel alot for work and I love the fact that once they're trained by them they can then board with them while gone so I know they are getting adequate exercise and continuing their training with the people that trained them - a different environment than a nornal kennel which not all dogs adjust well too! Well worth the money - they do it all (to include some much needed owner training 😂😂 to make sure I am providing the right guidance as a dog mom ♡♡)!!!! Less
Can’t recommend Ridgeside K9 - Carolinas enough! What a wonderful change in my Stryker! Will Witting made all the difference in my boys attitude. I highly recommend him!... More
Can’t recommend Ridgeside K9 - Carolinas enough! What a wonderful change in my Stryker! Will Witting made all the difference in my boys attitude. I highly recommend him! Less