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March 2024 by Mia Thornton
Ridgeside K9 is incredible! They had a HUGE impact on our dog. She could not go for a walk without having a barking, fearful meltdown (she's a German Shepherd Mix). After their 1 month board/training program she is a completely new dog. She is more confident, calm, and able to go for walks/bike rides. Thank you so, so much Ridgeside K9!!!
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March 2024 by Jessica Hewitt
I cannot express enough how impressed I am with the exceptional service and care Ridgeside K9 provided, going above and beyond mere training to ensure Nova’s happiness and well-being. The staff here are not only highly skilled trainers but also passionate animal lovers who treat your dog as if they were their own. Shoutout to Kylie for being SO patient and caring for my nearly feral dog. They understand that every dog is unique and tailor their training programs according ensuring that each pup receives personalized attention and support. The facilities themselves are impeccable with spacious training areas and they use top of the line equipment. If you are looking for a place where your dog will not only receive top notch training but also treated with the love and care they deserve, look no further- Ridgeside K9 is your place- worth every penny!!
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March 2024 by Alise Wood
If you are looking around for dog trainers, you won’t find better people then those are ridgeside. We sent our 7 year old pit mix, Boon, to a 5 week board and train. He had started to show some reactive and aggressive behaviors that seemed like they were getting worse and worse. The staff at ridgeside talked to us at length, answered all our questions, and made the process so much easier. When it came to dropping Boon off, again Rich answered all of our questions. I was dreading the moment our dog would see us leaving, but he literally didn’t even turn around or acknowledge us because he was already so locked in with Rich. We got weekly updates and videos about his progres from Kylie who was amazing. And Boon did so well he got to come home a week early, when Ridgeside could’ve easily kept him the 5th week along with our money. These people genuinely care about your dog and the life you share with your dog. We got the training we needed to be better dog owners. And we have a happier pup because of it. Thank you Ridgeside!
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March 2024 by Jess L.
I cannot express enough how impressed I am with the exceptional service and care Ridgeside K9 provided, going above and beyond mere training to ensure Nova's happiness and well-being. The staff here are not only highly skilled trainers but also passionate animal lovers who treat your dog as if they were their own. Shoutout to Kylie for being SO patient and caring for my nearly feral dog. They understand that every dog is unique and tailor their training programs according ensuring that each pup receives personalized attention and support. The facilities themselves are impeccable with spacious training areas and they use top of the line equipment. If you are looking for a place where your dog will not only receive top notch training but also treated with the love and care they deserve, look no further- Ridgeside K9 is your place- worth every penny!!
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March 2024 by Mandy McClaine
Review for 3 week board and train.I rescued a dog over a year and a half ago from a bad situation and realized over time I was in over my head with his behavioral issues, insecurities, fearfulness, and high prey drive.I felt I needed to leave a truthful review for anyone who is considering the Board and Train Program with Ridgeside K9. Money is extremely tight in my world, and I made the decision months ago that my dog needed an intervention, confidence building, and a professional to help me help my dog and I flourish together. I heard a lot of great things via fb about Ridgeside, so every month, I shoved money away for his training fund, and when I finally was ready, I gave them a call!My dog was thoroughly evaluated before entering the program by the owner himself,and it was determined he needed a three week program.During the board and train I was connected with a contact trainer (Kylie) who provided me weekly updates with pictures and videos to show his progress and to ease my anxiety from being away from my fur baby. This was huge, as I naturally had doubts that my dog could change the very nature of his fearful personality and slightly stubborn ways when his prey drive kicks in. These updates kept me connected and disproved my doubts every step of the way!On the day of pickup , I was required to go through a two hour training session. I believe this is truly the most important aspect of this entire program because without my training, I or anyone for that matter, can quickly undue all the progress, work, and confidence your dog has acquired! Kylie was so kind, so patient with me and helped me boost my confidence in myself and handling my dog. We took a long walk and she showed me the training tools and how to properly use them. She answered all my questions sometimes more than once as I was nervous and repeated my questions often!My dog that once cowered in fear in large crowds, who wouldn't stop for any command when he saw something he found valuable in eyesight was confidently walking through Chico State without fixating or chasing after things that trigger his natural prey drive!Kylie used different training styles with ME...she verbalized what she was doing, she showed me how to do it, and then let me do it under supervision...so I had hands on experience and my OWN confidence doing it before I left to go home with my now confident, obedient dog.I've been home with my dog now for almost 24 hours. The difference in my dog is hard to put into one review! He is confident, he is obedient, he is now calm in the house, and he can spend an entire night in his kennel and actually WANT to rest there! He heels with no correction. He does not fixate on things that trouble his mind, and when he is nervous, he now looks to me to handle the situation every time. Training is now fun instead of frustrating for us both. I have been provided all the tools I need both in a gift bag upon leaving and verbally from my instructor Kylie to continue flourishing with my dog.When I see the ease and calmness in my dog now my eyes swell from gratitude. Thank you Ridgeside K9 for providing my dog Ryder with a solid foundation so he can feel confident and safe in this world, and providing me with the necessary training so that I can continue to make him feel safe.If money is a road block to this training that you may find your dog needs...I hope this review provides you with the information that you need to feel confident that it's over 100% worth it, every hard earned penny saved!They have lived up to their reputation and I made the best decision for my boy by saving the money and putting him into training that will pay for itself every day of the rest of his hopefully long life, with a changed confident dog that no longer has to live with the belief the world is a scary place.Thank you Ridgeside, thank you Kylie and everyone who handled my dog, thank you to the kennel techs that kept my dog clean and safe, thank you Laura who was there to listen to my concerns and guide me through this entire process. Thank you so much!
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March 2024 by Jennifer White
I had a great experience today with Rich at RidgesideK9. It was very exciting to finally have confidence to learn how to help my Pup be successful. He was so informative and very patient in his teaching techniques. I can understand how some of us dog owners can confuse our dogs. We have certain expectations of our dogs but we are not teaching them correctly. I have a lot to learn and homework to work on and hopefully I can be consistent and learn quickly to correct unwanted behaviors so my pup, George can thrive , be confident, and mindful of his position in this world. I look forward to our walks and not being pulled around !!Thank you Rich & RidgesideK9……….Now, I am going to go have some fun with my dog !!!!
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March 2024 by Mandy M.
I rescued a dog over a year and a half ago from a bad situation and realized over time I was in over my head with his behavioral isues, insecurities, fearfulness, and high prey drive. I felt I needed to leave a truthful review for anyone that is considering the Board and Train Program with Ridgeside K9. Money is extremely tight in my world and I made the decision months ago that my dog needed an intervention, confidence building, and a professional to help me help my dog and I flourish together. I heard a lot of great things via fb about Ridgeside so every month I shoved money away for his training fund and when I finally was ready I gave them a call! My dog was thoroughly evaluated before entering the program by the owner himself and it was determined he needed a three week program. During the board and train I was connected with a contact trainer (Kylie) who provided me weekly updates with pictures and videos to show his progress and to ease my anxiety from being away from my fur baby. This was huge, as I naturally had doubts that my dog could change the very nature of his fearful personality and slightly stubborn ways when his prey drive kicks in. These updates kept me connected and disproved my doubts every step of the way! On the day of pickup I was required to go through a two hour training session. I believe this is truly the most important aspect of this entire program because without my training, I or anyone for that matter, can quickly undue all the progress, work, and confidence your dog has acquired! Kylie was so kind, so patient with me and helped me boost my confidence in myself and handling my dog. We took a long walk and she showed me the training tools and how to properly use them. She answered all my questions sometimes more than once as I was nervous and repeated my questions often! My dog that once cowered in fear in large crowds, who wouldn't stop for any command when he saw something he found valuable in eyesight was confidently walking through Chico State without fixating or chasing after things that trigger his natural prey drive! Kylie used different training styles with ME...she verbalized what she was doing, she showed me how to do it, and then let me do it under supervision...so I had hands on experience and my OWN confidence doing it before I left to go home with my now confident, obedient dog. I've been home with my dog now for almost 24 hours. The difference in my dog is hard to put into one review! He is confident, he is obedient, he is now calm in the house, and can spend an entire night in his kennel and actually WANT to rest there! He heels with no correction, he does not fixate on things that trouble his mind, and when he is nervous he now looks to me to handle the situation every time. Training is now fun instead of frustrating for us both. I have been provided all the tools I need both in a gift bag upon leaving, and verbally from my instructor Kylie to continue flourishing with my dog. When I see the ease and calmness in my dog now my eyes swell from gratitude. Thank you Ridgeside K9 for providing my dog Ryder with a solid foundation so he can feel confident and safe in this world, and providing me with the necessary training so that I can continue to make him feel safe. If money is a road block to this training that you may find your dog needs...I hope this review provides you with the information that you need to feel confident that it's over 100% worth it, every hard earned penny you save! They have lived up to their reputation and I made the best decision for my boy by saving the money and putting him into training that will pay for itself every day of the rest of his hopefully long life, with a changed confident dog that no longer has to live with the belief the world is a scary place. Thank you Ridgeside, thank you Kylie and everyone who handled my dog, thank you to the kennel techs that kept my dog clean and safe, thank you Laura who was there to listen to my concerns and guide me through this entire process. Thank you so much!
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March 2024 by Giuseppe Pennisi
These people really take great care of the dogs and work really hard.
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March 2024 by Kate Ginno
Have you ever felt immobilized by lack of knowledge regarding how to effectively communicate with your dog(s)? We sure did, and sometimes we still do, but with the training both our dogs had at Ridgeside with their committed trainers, those anxious feelings have subsided. In retrospect, adding a puppy to our pack after the loss of our 15-year-old dog a year ago may not have been the wisest decision, but we did, and doing that exposed that we needed help. We lacked leadership and dog-training skills.After a consultation, Ridgeside suggested that our 9-year-old dog participate in a 3-week board and train program and later that our puppy participate in the 2-week, day- training program for puppies. Both our dogs gained confidence and security in their respective programs while we gained tools and confidence in ourselves to employ what we learned to live in harmony and have more fun together! We also learned that many of the initial “problems” we dealt with weren’t because of the dogs themselves at all–the problems were with the US as their owners, and as in most relationships, developing effective communication skills is a work in progress that takes daily practice.What is wonderful is that after your dog goes through training with Ridgeside, the trainers are available and approachable for further questions or concerns, so you truly gain a supportive community! And you can board your dog there and know that they are in the best of hands. Rich and the trainers and staff at Ridgeside could not change the lives, two-legged and four-legged alike, if they did not genuinely care for dogs and making a difference.We are forever grateful to Ridgeside K9 NorCal, and we will return for refreshers in the future!~Dave and Kate Ginno
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March 2024 by Vivian Leon
I’ve been researching board & train locations for quite some time now. I’ve always been hesitate about board and train because of having to leave my babies with strangers and that makes me worry. I knew I needed help and I knew others who have recommended Ridgeside.I have a 2 year old male shepherd and 3 year old female lab mix. I signed up both of my pups for the 4 week board and train. Baltos main issue was leash reactivity and needing more confidence building. Sky needed obedience and confidence building. Since the first day of dropping them off I knew that I could trust them. When Todd gave me a tour I noticed that everything was clean and well kept. The whole team was very nice and ensured me that they would be ok.Elissa was my main point of contact and she made sure to send updates weekly. She updated me right away when they had diarrhea. They conduct weekly wellness checks and weigh pups to make sure they are healthy. They wash their bowls, give them baths, disinfect their kennels, and go at the right pace for the pup.When I picked up my pups I was very impressed on their progress. Kylie and Elissa took their time explaining everything. Even after I took them home they let me text them with any questions. I know how busy they are but they still made time to respond to all my questions! One very important thing is to continue training and providing structure to your pup so that you maintain the training and make more progress. Don’t expect to not do anything because then your pup will forget everything. I put in the work and saw major progress.About a month later Elissa and Kylie drove all the way from Chico to me for a follow up lesson. I’m about 4 hours away from Ridgeside. They were absolutely amazing and took our training to the next level which was off leash! They also gave me the confidence that I needed to lead my pups towards success. I was able to have my dogs off leash with other neutral dogs and recall them back to me. I was able to walk by other dogs with Balto and he didn’t react.They gave me the tools and knowledge to be successful. I never ever thought that I would be able to have my dogs off leash or walk by other dogs so close. I know we still have more work to do but I’m committed to training and getting better. I feel more confident as a leader for my pups and am willing to do more with them.Overall my experience with Ridgeside K9 was 10/10. I highly recommend to anyone that needs help. Special shoutout to Kylie and Elissa for all the work they’ve done. I truly don’t trust any other place. If I lived closer I would continue with weekly lessons. I learned so much and am so happy that I finally did it.
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March 2024 by Rose Bishop
The staff and their facilities are top rate. This wonderful group of trainers and staff helped to teach my dog the foundational training he needed. They gave me the guidance and training that I needed to continue his training. If it hadn't been for their help I might have given up. The communication between the trainers and myself was excellent. I knew that my dog was well cared for and they were able to help me to understand what my dog needed. I highly recommend them for training. This has made my life with my dog much better, and I am looking forward to the follow up appointment and continuing to learn the fine-tuning that will be needed in the months and years to come. If I go on a long vacation I will definitely consider sending him back for more training instead of to traditional boarding.
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February 2024 by Shannon Edmonson
Best trainers around! Did great with my cane corso
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February 2024 by Garrett Louis
The team at ridgeside was a huge help when it came to our dog Beau. Beau did a three week board and train with ridgeside and Beau came back with such better grasp of his commands and behaviors, and we had the knowledge and confidence to reinforce those habits with him. Thank you ridgeside!
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February 2024 by Ashley Vriethoff
I love this place. Kira and Todd are very helpful and kind. The staff is wonderful. Highly recommend
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January 2024 by Kelly L.
GAME CHANGER! Our dog was always a sweet lady, but very reactive towards men and new situations. Knocking at the door? Forget about it, it was a crazy 20 minute barkfest. Since coming home from her 4 week board and train she is more confident, listens, and the barking and flipping out is a thing of the past. We look forward to many years of fun adventures ahead with our girl now, and will continue to teach her new things and keep her on track with her new tools. Special shoutout to Kylie who gave us weekly updates and helped make this special girl shine
