Ridgeside K9 Ashtabula

Ridgeside K9 offers customized training programs including Puppy Training (ages 12–20 weeks), Obedience, Aggression Modification, Service Dog Prep, Deaf Dog Training, Board and Train, Day Training, and Private Sessions. Training begins at their facility and transitions to public environments for real-world exposure. Owners receive 3 hours of post-program coaching. Monthly refresher walks and lifetime support are included. Programs emphasize clear communication, motivation, and owner education to ensure long-term success.

Pricing Summary

Prices vary by program: 2-week Puppy University is $1,400; Puppy All-Inclusive (10-day board & train + adult training) is $3,550. Private, group, board and train, and day training options available. Financing is offered. Program prices listed on their website.

Policies

All dogs boarding must have current Rabies, Bordetella, Lepto, and DHPP/DAPP vaccines with records submitted before arrival. No exceptions. No other cancellation or rescheduling policies are specified.

Ridgeside K9 Ashtabula is a family-owned dog training business based in Jefferson, OH, serving Northeast Ohio and Northwest Pennsylvania since 2021. They specialize in balanced training that blends positive reinforcement with clear corrections to build trust, communication, and mutual respect between dogs and their owners. Their programs focus on owner education as much as dog training, ensuring lasting results at home. They offer a wide range of services including puppy training, obedience, aggression modification, service dog prep, deaf dog training, board and train, day training, and private sessions. They also provide dog boarding and monthly refresher pack walks with lifetime support for past clients. Their trainers have over 25 years of combined experience and are recognized as leaders in the field, with other trainers seeking their expertise.

They emphasize real-world results, training dogs to obey anywhere—from busy parks to grandma’s house—and tailor each plan to the dog’s individual needs, whether they’re a fearful pup, a reactive adolescent, or a stubborn adult. Their approach includes environmental exposure, structured socialization, and consistent reinforcement to create well-behaved, confident companions.

They also offer holiday safety training, post-holiday reset guidance, and community-focused events to support responsible pet ownership year-round.

Accomplishments

Trainers have over 25 years of combined experience in dog training and behavior modification. Other trainers in the industry seek their expertise to improve their own programs. They are recognized as top professionals in Northeast Ohio and Northwest Pennsylvania.

How to Get Started!

Client engagement begins with a free phone consultation. Owners fill out a form detailing their dog’s issues, after which a trainer will contact them to discuss goals and recommend a customized program.