Ridgeside K9 Charlottesville
Service area: Serves Charlottesville, Albemarle County, and surrounding areas in Central and Southern Virginia including Danville, Roanoke, Lynchburg, Richmond, Harrisonburg, and Shenandoah Valley.
Service Overview
Types of Dog Training
- Family Dog
- Behavior Modification
- Working Dog
Specialty Focus Areas
- Puppy Training
- Leash Pulling
- Reactivity / Aggression
- Jumping on People
- Barking Excessively
- Separation Anxiety
- Biting / Nipping
- Potty Training
- Recall
Training Formats Offered
- Private Facility
- Board and Train
- Private Lessons
Program Formats
- Intensive Program
- Sessions Package
- Ongoing Weekly
- One-Time Consultation
Types of Dogs
- Small
- Medium
- Large
- Giant
- Herding
- Sporting
- Working
- Hounds
- Terriers
- Doodles
- Brachycephalic
Age of Dogs Trained
- Puppy (<1 year)
- Adolescent (1-2 years)
- Adult (2-8 years)
- Senior (8+ years)
Dog Training Methodology
Methods:
- ✓ Positive Reinforcement Only
- ✓ Balanced Training
Equipment:
- ✓ Food Rewards
- ✓ Harnesses
- ✓ Flat Collars
- ✓ Clickers
- ✓ Obstacle Courses
Ridgeside K9 Charlottesville offers intensive board and train programs (10-day puppy, 2-week adult), one-on-one private lessons, and Puppy University (2-week program). The Puppy All-Inclusive package combines 10-day puppy training with a 2-week adult program. Behavior modification and CGC prep are tailored to individual needs. Training includes facility-based instruction, public exposure, and owner education sessions. Ongoing maintenance includes monthly refresher courses and pack walks. All programs include daily updates, video/photo logs, and a comprehensive debriefing for owners upon completion.
Pricing & Policies
Pricing Summary
Programs range from $1,800 for a 10-day Puppy Foundation board and train to $3,900 for the comprehensive Puppy All-Inclusive package combining puppy and adult training. Pricing is structured around intensive board and train programs with additional options for private lessons and ongoing support. Financing is available, and special pricing is offered for veterans and first responders.
Testimonials
“The owner of Ridgeside canine was Trent and he was absolutely amazing with training our dog. Our dog is almost 3 years old and we were a little worried that it was too late for training. We left him with Trent for three weeks and he came home so well behaved. He kept us updated daily with pictures and videos and when he brought him back home after three weeks He spent a lot of time sitting down with us and going over everything. He has a lot of knowledge about dogs and the training process. We learned a lot from him and we would absolutely 100% recommend his dog training classes to anyone out there looking for top notch experience.”
– Name
“Trent is incredible. Not only did he answer the many questions we had leading up to, and during, Olive’s training, but he has continued to stay in touch and check in with us. Olive is an 11 month old Boston terrier who was needing some help with recall training and general obedience. Now she is extremely responsive and receptive (her walks include so much off leash time now) and she gets compliments from strangers about how well behaved she is. She’s become a real companion now, not just a rambunctious puppy! We are so happy. Thank you Trent!”
– Name
“I am so impressed with Ridgeside K9 Charlottesville, and our trainer Trent. I did the 3 week board and train for my Husky mix and she came back a whole new pup! She was much more calm and able to keep her focus, she was less reactive, and truly started to listen. Loose leash walking and recall were really important and I’m pleased to say that Trent delivered on all fronts. I know my girl was truly taken care of and was in good hands the whole time. Turnover at 3 weeks was a breeze and Trent made sure to be very detailed and also made himself available even afterward for questions. Overall very pleased with the entire experience and highly recommend! THANK YOU!!”
– Name
About the Trainer
Ridgeside K9 Charlottesville is a professional dog training business serving Charlottesville and surrounding areas in Virginia. They offer a range of training programs including board and train, one-on-one private lessons, puppy training, behavior modification, CGC evaluation prep, and specialty training like tracking and personal protection. Their approach combines positive reinforcement with balanced training methods to build confidence, obedience, and clear communication between dogs and owners. They emphasize training both the dog and the owner, providing hands-on education and lifetime support to ensure lasting results. They train all breeds, ages, and behavior issues, including aggression, reactivity, leash pulling, and separation anxiety. The business is police-owned and operated, with over 15 years of experience, and serves clients across Central and Southern Virginia. They also offer financing options and special pricing for veterans and first responders.
They provide facility-based training with secure environments for board and train programs, and include daily updates, photos, and videos for clients. Post-training, owners receive comprehensive debriefings and access to ongoing support like monthly refresher courses and pack walks. Their Puppy University and combined puppy-to-adult programs are designed to build lifelong skills from an early age.
Ridgeside K9 Charlottesville is known for personalized, results-driven training and a strong community focus, hosting events like holiday pack walks for graduates to reinforce skills and build connections.
Accomplishments
Over 15 years of experience in dog training; team recognized by other trainers for expertise; police-owned and operated; legacy as part of the nationwide Ridgeside K9 family.
How to Get Started!
Client engagement begins with a free, complimentary consultation to assess the dog’s needs and discuss goals. After the consultation, clients can enroll in a tailored program such as board and train, private lessons, or puppy training. Scheduling is done through their online consultation form.
Contact Information
Availability
- Weekdays
- Weekends
- Morning
- Afternoon
- Evening
Associations
- AKC
- APDT
- IAABC
- IACP
- PPG
Languages
- English
Other Services Offered
- Pet boarding service
Location
6066 Advance Mills Rd, Ruckersville, VA 22968Listing Tools for Trainers
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