dogs across the Winchester area

Ridgeside K9 Winchester trains dogs and the people who live with them. You will find us at 360 Gateway Dr Ste 7, Winchester, VA 22603.

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what we do

Steady repetition, clear cues, and handlers who stay involved

We work on obedience, calm settling and behaviour around distractions. Every programme ends with turnover training so you can carry the work home.

A handler heels a black dog on a loose leash past brick pillars on a sunlit walkway

board and train

Your dog stays with us and works with a dedicated trainer each day.

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A black dog holds a calm down-stay on a raised place cot surrounded by scattered plush toys

on-leash obedience

Loose-lead walking and reliable responses to cues you actually use.

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A border collie works steadily on an indoor dog treadmill, alert and happy

place work

Impulse control and settling on a bed while life carries on around them.

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A long-haired dachshund sits on leash outside a shopfront during public-access training

public access

Calm behaviour in shops, markets and other busy places.

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Two dogs, a herding mix and a corgi, sit side by side on the grass on leash

treadmill conditioning

Structured exercise for high-energy dogs who need an outlet.

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Reviews

trusted by winchester dog owners

Rated 4.8 from 433 Google reviews.

“During his stay, the communication was great, Marina answered all my questions in a timely fashion.”

Jeanie D.Google review

“The entire staff is caring and dedicated, you can tell they love what they do.”

Rachel Q.Google review

“Its so nice to walk now with River by my side and he doesn't react to other dogs that he doesn't know.”

Kathy P.Google review

“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.”

Brandon C.Google review

“Our trainer, Marina, was incredibly sweet with our dog and made sure she covered everything during our turnover training.”

Celine L.Google review

“We received picture and texts everyday so I knew he was safe and doing well in her care.”

Lindsay G.Google review

FAQs

frequently asked question about

That is a large part of what we do here. Owners often tell us their dog now walks beside them and stays settled around dogs it does not know.

Your trainer takes you through turnover training so you can handle the cues yourself. Ask as many questions as you like on the day, and afterwards too.

Good to know

Short reads for dog owners

Small things that make the day-to-day easier.

A handler walks a small black dog on a loose leash down the long covered walkway at the training facility

Why place is the cue that changes your evenings

How teaching a dog to settle on a bed gives you back the sofa, the doorbell and dinner time.

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A black dog holds a stay in a doorway, watching its handler at a distance

Taking your dog to a busy market

What to work on at home first, and how to read your dog once the crowd builds.

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A long-coated black-and-white dog settled calmly on a sofa at home, cropped tight to the dog, away from the embroidered cushion lettering

Keeping the training going after collection

The daily habits that hold a dog's new manners in place once they are back home with you.

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