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Julian Sandridge
"Ridgeside Tampa changed my dog and our relationship for the better . He’s still the same dog but I have the tools to work with him and He understands who he is in the pack. Our bond is stronger for it. From going from being afraid to walk him down a busy Main Street…. to being able to sit with him at restaurants without reacting has changed his and I life..." Read more
5 months ago
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Spencer Staudacher
"Ridgeside K9 Tampa is the best place for your dog handling needs!"
5 months ago
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Trevor Zdebski
"Brent has done an amazing job with our German Shepard, he goes back all the time because our GSD loves them so much it’s another family for him"
5 months ago
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Caitlin Brick
"Brent and Carleigh are simply the best. My dog was extremely reactive to the point where I couldn’t even walk him on a leash. He was pulling and barking/growling at every dog he saw. They have my dog to a point where he is off leash and completely turned around as a dog. It was so overwhelming to not be able to take him anywhere because of situations that co..." Read more
5 months ago
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Mercey 08
"If you live in Tampa and need a dog trainer, Stop your search. I foster for a dog rescue and use Ridgeside, Not for a rescue, but for my own dog. We got daily updates on progress with videos and photos and had a totally comprehensive drop off session. I was a bit apprehensive beforehand and asked ALL the questions: what about insurance, what if he gets hurt..." Read more
5 months ago
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Michele Cooksey
"Sent my dog Apollo away for the 3 week board and train. He has done a complete turn around (for the good) and I’m happy with the all around improvement. I will say I’m a bit disappointed in the lack of attention to my dogs well being. Over the course of the week he had been home I noticed some scrapes and a lump that formed under his skin. During his stay he..." Read more
5 months ago
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Ally Carda
"Kristin did a 3 week training program with our 2 bassets and now we bring them back to her for boarding when we are out of town. She is FANTASTIC and takes such good care of our babies. We never have to worry, we get picture updates and they get excited every time we bring them back to her. We are so grateful for her kindness and expertise with dogs and trai..." Read more
5 months ago
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Jacques Mouton
"Amazing! We had Kristin as our trainer for a three week board and train. We had expectations, but they were hopeful. Our dog has dealt with fear reactivity since we got him at the age of three months old. After some recent incidents, we reached out to Ridgeside K9 Tampa. They were very responsive and informative during our initial call. The following day, Kr..." Read more
6 months ago
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Lauren Smith
"The one star for the training, and the lack of stars for unprofessional conduct from the owner (Brent). Our dog went through professional behavioral training through another company years ago. He had a solid baseline for learning and commands (sit, heal, place, etc.). Our primary issue was our dog’s reactivity. We needed more help on how we as owners could..." Read more
6 months ago
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Molly Tropp
"Our rescue Golden-doodle , Millie, spent 3 weeks with Kristin this month! Kristin was highly communicative and spent time learning about our goals for Millie during the training. She sent daily updates and pictures, I could tell how much Kristin cared for the dogs who are with her! Millie is a nervous dog, but came back with more confidence. She has not ha..." Read more
7 months ago
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Kimberly Murray
"My 4 month old puppy, Max, did the 2 week training program at Ridgeside K9. I was lucky enough to get Kristin G. I can't say enough good things about her. She's very personable and professional and knows her stuff. She's also very accommodating. She sent me photos and videos every night of Max and his progress. These little gems she sent put me at ease..." Read more
7 months ago
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James Powers
"Brent from RingsideK9 Tampa played a pivotal role in transforming my golden retriever, Brando, and my Bernese mountain dog, Tank, into well-rounded pups. Through expert training techniques and tailored programs, Brent provided Brando and Tank with the skills and confidence needed to thrive in various environments. From obedience training to socialization exe..." Read more
7 months ago
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Sarah Cacciatore
"We sent our 1yo golden retriever to Ridgeside K9 back in January of this year for just over 2 weeks. Penny is a very funny, energetic puppy who was having impulse control issues and was not trusted if left alone for a few minutes by herself. We were worried that training may lessen her big personality, but instead it truly just made her a better dog. While s..." Read more
9 months ago
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Christina Correa
"After adopting Chuy from Texas we decided, while we were driving home from picking him up, that we wanted to get him into training. Searching on Google, we came upon Ridgeside K9 and were able to get a consultation quickly. It was recommended we enroll Chuy into the 3 week immersion program and he was paired with Kristin. I seriously think she has a magical..." Read more
9 months ago
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Samantha Johnson
"After struggling to get my pup to break his bad habits I had no idea where to turn. I had almost given up hope. All of that changed as soon as Brent and his staff had the opportunity to work with him. I am so happy how much things have changed with my pup Cooper since this experience. I would recommend everyone to have Ridgeside K9 work with their pups. Send..." Read more
10 months ago
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Michelle O
"Kristin at Ridgeside is a-mazing! Our dog, Finn, came back home yesterday after 3 weeks of board and train a completely different dog. He's confident and so much calmer! She sent daily videos and feedback of Finn's progress. She also conducted an extensive turnover when she brought him home to us ensuring we understood commands and how to communicate in Finn..." Read more
10 months ago
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Ari
"It’s been about two months since Auggie has come home from his three-week board and train with Kenzie. Before training, I struggled with Auggie’s focus, especially during distractions. Our weekly training wasn’t getting us anywhere besides “sit” and “down.” He would pull on walks and chase any small creature we would encounter. With him being a rescue, I did..." Read more
a year ago
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Talyn Guercio
"We could not be happier with Kristin and all she has trained our dog, Montana on. She has been awesome! We have used Ridgeside for puppy and 6 month training. Both have gone extremely smooth for us and our dog. :-) I love the fact they offer overnight boarding, outside of the programs to help "brush up" on anything needed. It is simple training, yet ex..." Read more
a year ago
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Kristy Bush
"Wow! What a HUGE difference 3wks. with Kellen makes! Our pup (although a very young Great Dane at 5 mo) spent 3 wks. with Kellen and came back with the fundamentals that we needed to build on to ensure we had a well behaved, disciplined dog. Our pup, Brody, was a nightmare on walks prior to his training and now he heels beautifully. He isn't perfect and i..." Read more
a year ago
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Joe Mauro
"I chose Ridgeside based on the fantastic reviews that were posted. It was a solid decision as all the previous reviews were spot on. Kellen was Jax's handler and I couldn't have hand picked a better man for the job. Always kept me updated with pics and progress throughout the 3 week process and answered promptly to any questions that popped up. Jax now has f..." Read more
a year ago
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Jessie Kaffai
"The board and train program was life-changing for us. Our dog was struggling to adjust to our new apartment life. He stayed with Kenzi for three weeks and came back a changed boy. Her onboarding session with us insured we knew what needed to be done to keep up with his training and enabled us all to make a great transition. We’ve boarded with her a few times..." Read more
a year ago
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Jenna Breen
"Our 10 month old puppy, Pope, is a sweet, typical golden retriever. All energy. Thinks he exists solely to be the center of attention. He’s adorable. But he had all gas and no breaks. Wouldn’t listen to anything we told him. Played too roughly. No impulse control. It got to the point where we couldn’t really enjoy him because he was so hyper and mouthy. I ca..." Read more
a year ago
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Jessica Cervera
"We found our boy Hamm dumped in a parking lot with all sorts of scars, he was hungry, and he was scared. We decided that we wanted to give him a real chance at a good life so we made him part of our family. When we started to notice some aggression we knew that the best thing for him was proper training, and that is when we met Kellen. The entire process was..." Read more
a year ago
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Sydney Grant
"i sent my 4 month old lab puppy to Kenzi at ridgeside k9. has much as i love him, he was an absolute domestic terrorist!!! jumping on everyone and all the furniture, took puppy biting to an extreme, darting out of open doors, etc. the little man just had ZERO chill… he was all gas, no breaks. Kenzi taught my pup and I how to channel his drive and get us both..." Read more
a year ago
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"I sent my dog to aggression board and train with Brent for 1 month. The picture of Brent walking my dog was during board and train, the other pictures are immediately upon my dog returning home. While I understand he was *supposed* to go through training and work, my dog came back inexcusably thin. I immediately took him to the vet, where he was prescribed..." Read more
3 months ago