Ridgeside K9 Winchester

"My husband and I could not be more pleased with the results our two miniature poodle puppies got through training at Ridgeside K9. After meeting with one of their trainers for a consultation, we chose the three-week day training. The trainers and other employees treated our pups with love and kindness, and our dogs were excited to go to “school” every day. Ridgeside posted pictures online every day, and they even had a party for our dogs on their first birthday! Their trainer EJ did an amazing job both working with our dogs and training us on the final transition day. He was extremely thorough, and we left with a clear understanding of how to continue our dogs’ training at home. It’s been three months now, and the pups’ behavior and obedience are just as good, if not better, than when they left Ridgeside. They look forward to our daily training sessions, and they’ve become even more affectionate and connected to us. We give Ridgeside our highest possible recommendation."

"We obtained Ryder a few days after his first birthday from someone who simply didn’t want him. He is a big, energetic boy, a mix between a Great Pyrenees and a Black-Mouth Cur. Ryder had not had the best dog’s life; in fact, he was not accustomed to any handling and was used to only having his basic physical needs met, but in a substandard way. He was usually chained and kept in the previous owner’s backyard. Ryder didn’t know basic commands, had never been on a leash, had never ridden in a vehicle, and didn’t even know how to play with a toy! However, when we met him, he stole our hearts when he looked at us with his soft, brown eyes and rested his head on one of our feet. Our daughter told us about Ridgeside K9, a place where two of her dogs had been trained. We saw how well-behaved they are and were convinced Ryder would thrive with such guidance. We made the decision to drive from Texas to Virginia to enroll him in the two-week canine training package, and we are so glad we did. Ryder didn’t have any particular behavior issues or aggressive tendencies to correct, but he learned basic obedience words that, with occasional reinforcement, he responds to very positively. Ryder likes his freedom, so the ability to keep him off the leash yet keep him safe and maintain control is a huge plus. When he sees the training collar go on, he anticipates something fun is going to happen. A well-trained dog is such a joy, and we have benefited from Ridgeside K9’s training as much as Ryder has. Thanks, Ridgeside K9!"

"My dog Bo did training at the Winchester facility. The experience was amazing from start to finish. The staff was very knowledgeable and friendly. I recommend Ridgeside to everyone that is looking for help with their dog. I will continue to use them in the future for other services."

"Came back to a dog with kennel cough thankfully we were able to get something for it. Our biggest concern was that we found a bite under his neck. Won’t be returning. Our dog has stayed in many dog boarding places and loves playing with other dogs and this is the first time we found him back with a bite. It’s healing now after a vet visit. We only have one dog and he hasn’t been exposed to any other dogs anytime before coming to Ridgeside K9 Winchester. That’s how it’s determined he received this while we were away. Update: I appreciate the response, but I must say that I was disappointed by the tone of your message. It came across as rude and defensive, which is not the kind of communication I expect from a professional company. The incident has already occurred, but I believe it’s important to provide honest feedback for consumers and you can take appropriate measures to ensure the safety of other pets in your care. I hope that you will take this feedback seriously and make the necessary changes to prevent similar incidents from happening in the future. Thank you for your attention to this matter."

"Our dog, Lola, did a 3 week board and train with Bernie and it truly changed our life. The dog we got back was still our dog, but better! Bernie helped her have a purpose and recognize boundaries. She knows how to calm her puppy energy and is much safer for our kids. She loves to practice her ongoing training and get all the treats that come along with it. We couldn’t be happier with our experience with Ridgeside K9 and the training and guidance that Bernie provided! I would highly recommend them to anyone with a dog!"