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.

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!

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.

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.

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

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 ... More

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.

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

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.

I sent my big boy to trainer Steve for the 3 week off leash program. He had basic obedience but his impulse control was lacking and he was stubborn. While he was gone Steve gave me continuous updates on him daily and on graduation day he spent way more time with me than he probably wanted to. While nothing is magic and if you do not enforce and build upon what they have learned in those 3 wee... More

I sent my big boy to trainer Steve for the 3 week off leash program. He had basic obedience but his impulse control was lacking and he was stubborn. While he was gone Steve gave me continuous updates on him daily and on graduation day he spent way more time with me than he probably wanted to. While nothing is magic and if you do not enforce and build upon what they have learned in those 3 weeks they will revert back to their previous behaviors this has been a game changer for us. I can walk him. I can bring him with me to some stores. We can go hiking. At the vet this week I was asked if this was the same dog. He was previously labeled as “dog aggressive” by the vet but he did so great. I highly recommend Ridgeside and Steve for all your dog training needs. I will be sending my boy back here and there for some refreshers. Definitely worth the investment. 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.

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!

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!

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!

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!!

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

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

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.

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!!

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.

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

Short story: exceptional service, professionalism, and expertise. Long story: I dropped off my puppy Chance a little over 3 weeks ago to Steven and from the get go I was sure I was going to get a completely different dog back. When Steven took Chance, the dog he took was rowdy and a bit rebellious. Although not at all aggressive as Steven can attest, Chance had this bad habit of nibbling at me f... More

Short story: exceptional service, professionalism, and expertise. Long story: I dropped off my puppy Chance a little over 3 weeks ago to Steven and from the get go I was sure I was going to get a completely different dog back. When Steven took Chance, the dog he took was rowdy and a bit rebellious. Although not at all aggressive as Steven can attest, Chance had this bad habit of nibbling at me for attention. Chance was definitely hard to deal with on walks, always trying to pull and go at his own pace. If on walks he got distracted recall was almost impossible. Now that he’s back at home he has made improvement tremendously. Chance was always a smart dog and Stevens expert hand molded him into a receptive and obedient puppy. Steven diligently communicated updates on the progress Chance was making. At end of the 3 weeks he even offered to look after Chance over the holiday. There’s been little I have spent money on that has had this return in investment and truly improved Chance’s and my quality of life. As if not enough Steven continues to be responsive to any questions I have about training Chance. Truly thankful I took my puppy to train with Steven at Ridgeside K9. 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.

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!

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!

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!

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!

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!

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!!

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!

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!

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.

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.

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 .

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!

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.

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

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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

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!

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!

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.

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

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!!

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

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.

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.

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!

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!

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 !

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!!!

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

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💜

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 we