board and train
Your dog stays with us and works with a trainer every day.
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Ridgeside K9 Winchester trains dogs through board and train programmes, behaviour work and structured exercise. You will find us at 360 Gateway Dr Ste 7, Winchester, VA 22603.
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Daily work with your dog, then handed back to you
Our trainers work with each dog in person and keep owners updated as they go. When your dog goes home, we teach you how to keep it going.
behaviour work
For dogs who react, pull or struggle to settle around others.
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public access
Training for busy places, from pavements to farmers markets.
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turnover training
A hands-on session teaching you the commands your dog now knows.
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fitness work
Treadmill conditioning, enrichment and impulse control as part of the day.
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Rated 4.8 out of 5 from 433 Google reviews.
“We dropped off two energetic dogs who would follow every other command. Now we have two dogs who listen to commands the first time. Our favorite command they learned is place, and it's been an absolute game changer with them.”
“We adopted a very untrained young female Doberman and needed someone dedicated to training her every single day to build a solid foundation. We did the 2 week board and train and it was money well spent.”
“Its so nice to walk now with River by my side and he doesn't react to other dogs that he doesn't know. River is a high energy dog and I'm thankful that they worked with him about our concerns.”
“He went in with some stubbornness at times and needed to learn some manners. During his stay, the communication was great, Marina answered all my questions in a timely fashion.”
“From day one, EJ made us feel at ease with consistent communication, updates, and reassurance that Luca was not only learning but genuinely enjoying his time there.”
“I'm astonished at his progress in such a short time. Gina was so patient at trainer handoff. … We received picture and texts everyday so I knew he was safe and doing well in her care.”
FAQs
frequently asked question about
Your dog stays at our facility and works with an assigned trainer. Owners tell us their dogs come home listening on cue and walking calmly on the lead.
That is what turnover training is for: your trainer takes you through everything your dog has learned before you leave. Owners tell us they leave with the tools to keep it going, and our trainers stay reachable by phone and text afterwards.
No. Plenty of the dogs we work with arrive with a lot of energy or no foundation at all, and that is the point of the programme.
Yes, that is behaviour work and it is a large part of what we do. Owners have told us they can now walk their dog past unfamiliar dogs without a reaction.
We are at 360 Gateway Dr Ste 7, Winchester, VA 22603. We open 6:00 AM to 6:00 PM Monday to Friday, and 9:00 AM to 5:00 PM on Saturday and Sunday.
Yes, owners often tour before dropping their dog off. Call us on (540) 270-7132 and we will arrange a time that suits you.
Good to know
Short reads for dog owners
A few things we get asked about most often.
Why place is the command that changes everything
How teaching a dog to settle in one spot makes the rest of the house calmer. Owners tell us it is the one they use every day.
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commands
Walking two dogs at once without the tangle
What changes when both dogs walk on a loose lead. Practical notes for multi-dog households.
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walking
Taking your dog somewhere busy for the first time
How to read your dog in a crowd and when to give them a break. Built on the public-access work we do here.
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confidence