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About Ridgeside K9

Dog Training Experts of Central Illinois

Experienced Trainers and Behavior Experts

Our team is made up of top professionals with over 15 years of experience training dogs and their owners. Other trainers in the industry seek out our team to better their own programs.

We are part of the Ridgeside K9 family, with locations in other states as well. We have used that experience to create the most efficient and reliable training programs to help you and your dog live better lives together.

Our Training Philosophy

Balanced Training Built on Clear Communication

Dog training is not as simple as bribing a dog with treats. We create an environment where your dog loves to learn, engages with you, and stays motivated through the thousands of repetitions it takes to build muscle memory, reflex response, and conditioned behavior. Through clear communication and balanced training, we empower your dog to take control of its own consequences, so good choices become second nature.

Clear Communication

We give your dog a clear, fair way to understand what we want and what we do not, so it can succeed every time.

Real World Results

Obedience that holds up everywhere, whether it is a busy park in Peoria or a quiet evening at home in Pekin.

Owner Education

We train you as much as your dog, then back it with lifetime support, refresher classes, and pack walks.

Proudly Serving

All of Central Illinois

PekinPeoriaEast PeoriaMortonWashingtonBloomingtonNormalSpringfieldLincolnCanton

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