Ridgeside K9 Eastern Carolina Reviews

The best investment for my dog. Walks are way more beneficial for both of us. West Virginia is the dog he knew he could be with the help of our trainer.

I’m not good at training dogs so I outsourced this to Shannon and Lacey from Ridgeside K9. I could not be happier. Jack lived with them for 3 weeks. I received pictures every day. Videos were also sent.

Jack came home calm and happy and well behaved. Now I have to keep up the good work they did.

I can't even begin to explain how thankful I am for the life-changing board-and-train program provided by Brittany! From the moment she picked up my dog, Marley, I knew we were in expert hands. Sending Marley to board-and-train was the best decision.

Throughout Marley’s stay, I received regular updates and video progress reports, which allowed me to see the amazing progress Marley was making. The level of care and attention Brittany gave Marley far exceeded my expectations. It was evident that Brittany not only has an incredible understanding of dog behavior, but she genuinely cares about Marley’s well-being and development.

When Brittany brought Marley back home, she thoroughly explained the work they had done and the improvements she had made. I was amazed by the transformation. The problems that once seemed impossible to address had been completely transformed. Marley is now more confident, calmer, and has far better manners in various situations. Whether it’s walking on a loose leash, waiting for her food instead of bulldozing me, resting quietly in her “place”, following commands with reliability, the time Marley spent with Brittany is invaluable

What really stood out about the board-and-train experience was the post-training support. Brittany took the time to teach me the techniques and strategies needed to maintain and build on Marley’s progress at home. She has equipped me with tools to reinforce the new behaviors and truly become the leader my dog needed. She has also been available since Marley has returned for any questions that have come up.

I’m absolutely thrilled with the results. Marley has transformed into the well-behaved companion I’ve always wanted, and it’s all thanks to the expertise and dedication of Brittany. If you're considering a board-and-train program, do yourself (and your dog) a favor choose Brittany with Ridgeside K9. The results will speak for themselves!

Our baby Archer went on his 3 week board and train and he did great! We were assigned Trainer Rob, and he was fantastic with Archer. Archer needed some behavioral issues dealt with and Rob was really great with him. He is still our playful little guy but now has some “calmness” a little. Rob is very knowledgeable and kind. He alway kept us up to date with Archer and sent videos and pictures daily. I feel like the class should be a little longer because we still have a couple issue that need dealt with. However, our little one is still a work in progress but he’s coming around nicely! 😊 We highly recommend Ridgeside K9 for your fury babies!!! 🐶 ❤️ 👍🏼 Great Job Ridgeside!!

Ridgeside K9 training is truly fantastic. Shannon and Lacey were simply amazing. My dog, Atticus, not only returned able to heel and walk beautifully on a loose leash but could also place, sit, lie down, and come. Not to mention, I felt he was under the very best care. He received excellent training, but he was also loved and able to play with other dogs. I never worried about him once. Now, he is able to greet calmly, and I can take him anywhere. I love to hike, and now Atticus can walk calmly with me while hiking without pulling. Even better is the wonderful communication. I received reports, photos, and videos daily, and they spent several hours after bringing him home making sure I knew how to continue the training. The best part is that they are with you for life and encourage you to reach out if you need support. I wouldn't send my dog anywhere else. Shannon and Lacey were truly top-notch. I am thrilled- just thrilled! Unquestionably, the best out there, and Shannon and Lacey were fantastic.

Ridgeside K9 is Amazing! Shannon and Lacey are outstanding trainers. They treated our pup like she was their own. Could not have asked for a better experience. Highly recommend!

Rob was an excellent trainer. Our dog Gunner was with him for 3 weeks and has accomplished everything we hoped for and more!

We were going away and wanted something better for our Olive than a regular boarding facility. Found Ridgeside K9 and setup a two week board and train. Olive was definitely well cared for and came back with some new skills. We would definitely recommend them to all!

Ridgeside K9 was absolutely fantastic! They were very informative before the process began and then took very good care of our black lab Stella while she was in there 3 week training. Stella left a crazy pup and came back with some very good manners and habits that are already helping to make her a much better dog.

Brittany did a fantastic job and sent us videos and pictures everyday so we could see Stella’s progress along the way. Brittany took the time to train us on drop off day and make sure we felt comfortable with all the steps before she left.

I would recommend Ridgeside K9 to everyone! They do a fantastic job and are well worth the money!

Captain is a 1 1/2 year old German Shepard. He spent 2 weeks with George at Ridgeside K9 Eastern Carolina for dog training. Cappy is like a different dog. He listens, doesn't jump up and I can walk him now without pulling me everywhere.
George spent almost 3 hours with us when dropping Cappy off to go over commands and how to continue training now that he's back home
So thankful for George and Ridgeside for training our dog. I would suggest Ridgeside to anyone needing to train their dog.

I just realized I’ve never left a review for Ridgeside and I really need to considering what they have done for us has been life changing. My dog was an accidental Covid puppy (accidental because I got her 2/2020, right before the shut down). She has huge confidence issues from a lack of socialization when she was young and it was resulting in dog fights with my other dogs as well as an inability to take her places without her being a reactive mess. I finally decided I needed help and did something I never expected to do: sent her to board and train for a month. That was the absolute best decision I could’ve made for her and for myself. She is still lacking in confidence in new environments but with the training I received upon go home I know how to tackle that with her to get her to embrace new things. Her world has opened up tremendously. She gets to do off leash walks at the park daily, she has gone to the beach (and LOVES it) and explored new environments. She was previously terrified of kids and now loves them. When I brought home my two younger pups I made sure to work with one of the trainers to ensure my use of training tools was appropriate and any time I have questions Marcie and the trainers are quick to offer support. What I learned from the Ridgeside training family I’ve been able to incorporate into my handling with all of my dogs leading to a much happier, healthier life for them all. Yes, you will still need to do work after they come home, but you shouldn’t expect a living animal to come home and continue what they are taught if you aren’t appropriately following through. They even offer biweekly classes for their clients which we love to attend!!! Highly recommend 💜

We enrolled our 1-year-old, Theo, in their three-week board and train program to address some behavioral issues, including pulling on the leash, reactivity and socialization. After doing our research, I felt confident in their trainers, and I was eager to see how they could help Theo overcome these issues.

From the moment they arrived to pick Theo up, we were impressed with how professional and welcoming Shannon and Lacey both were. We briefly went over our struggles and goals of the training. Throughout the three weeks, we received regular updates via text, including photos and videos showing Theo’s day-to-day progress and what they were working on each day. The communication was clear, and I always felt that I was in the loop about how things were going.

When Theo returned home, the transformation was amazing. Shannon provided us with a clear overview of commands and use of the e-collar. It was then our turn to train with Theo with Shannon’s assistance. He now walks calmly on the leash, responds to commands consistently, and no longer has strong reactivity to other dogs while on walks. We are so happy about Shannon and Lacey’s ongoing support with Theo’s training, and we feel much more confident as a dog owners.

We highly recommend Ridgeside K9 for anyone seeking professional training for their dog. The three-week board and train program was life-changing for Theo and gave us the tools we need to maintain his good behavior at home/in public. Their trainers are exceptional, and the entire process was seamless from start to finish!

Patrick was great! Very knowledgeable. Dasher loves him and we learned a lot! Would highly recommend.

We have a foster dog we are adding to our family with 2 adult dogs. We need help with the transition and erasing behavioral issues present with all 3 dogs. Patrick came the next day after reaching out and taught us so much that has already been so helpful. He is great and we look forward to having continued training!

I contacted Ridgeside K9 and I was responded to almost immediately. I spoke with Brittany, she gave me all of the ins and outs about the different training programs that Ridgeside had to offer. She was very knowledgeable and took the time to listen to my concerns with my female dog. We set up the 3 week training program and it was so worth the money. I would do it all over again if it were necessary. It was like night and day when our dog returned home. However, it is still a work in progress, we must continue to do our part to keep her well trained. I highly recommend Ridgeside K9 for the training of any dog.

Had our 5 month old St. Bernard go for three weeks! Huge turn around! Very professional and kind. Really cares about the animals and so much support even after the three weeks. Highly highly recommend. We had Mackenzie as our trainer, so sweet and kind. We will 100% be going to the group trainings and walks!

Ridgeside was absolutely amazing!!! Maverick got to work with Shannon & Lacey and they were incredible!!! Their knowledge and professionalism is unmatched! They have gone above and beyond for us and our best boy! We look forward to continuing Mavericks training and are so grateful for the tools and foundation Shannon and Lacey built for us! Thank you from the bottom of our hearts!!!!

These folks are FANTASTIC! My dog was a hot mess and after 3 weeks he came home so well-behaved! Highly recommend them!

Winslow loves his training and it's clear the feeling was mutual since trainer George and Winslow were inseparable upon drop off 😂. Winslow worked on his reactivity and becoming neutral in busy environments. He has already shown major improvement upon return in his behavior in response to the doorbell, visitors, meeting other dogs through the fence in our backyard, and on leash behavior when other dogs and cats are around. I'm so impressed and relieved. It has restored my confidence in him and will allow us to go so many new places together! More adventures to come.

We sent our dog Dolly to the 3 week board and train program with Mackenzie! We are so impressed by everything she learned! Mackenzie did an amazing job sending us updates and really focusing on the specific items we wanted to address! We felt so comfortable leaving Dolly with her, as she came highly recommended by a good friend! Truly an amazing program, Mackenzie is an amazing trainer, and we would 100% recommend to anyone considering it! Worth the time & money because now our sweet Dolly can come along with us on more adventures - we really think the training was for her and us to have a better life together! :)