Any breed. Any age. Any behavior. Board and train, puppy training, behavior modification, and service dog preparation. Family-owned, locally operated, and backed by lifetime support.
Ridgeside K9 Tampa is a professional dog training company offering immersive board and train programs for dogs of every breed, age, and temperament. From basic obedience and off-leash reliability to puppy foundations and serious behavior modification, we build the calm, dependable companion you have been hoping for.
We are a family-owned business, not a franchise, and we have personally trained thousands of dogs across the Tampa Bay area. Every program is customized to your individual dog and your goals, and every program includes the two things that make results last: handoff lessons that teach you the system, and lifetime support that keeps you supported long after graduation.
Every dog is unique. Our team builds a customized program around each dog’s personality and needs, from basic obedience to advanced off-leash reliability.
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Your dog lives and trains with us. Structure, clear communication, and real behavior change, including off-leash obedience when appropriate.
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For dogs struggling with reactivity, fear, or aggression toward people, dogs, or environments. Safety and structure come first.
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Potty training, crate training, leash introduction, and name recognition, the right foundation for a lifetime of good behavior.
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Honest evaluations, foundation obedience, task work, and public access preparation for working service dog teams.
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Conditioned recall and real-world reliability so your dog can safely enjoy freedom anywhere you go.
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Off-leash adventures in busy, real-world environments. Available to prior board and train clients.
Results that vanish the day your dog comes home aren’t results. We use the simplest system possible so that dog and owner keep lasting results for the lifetime of the dog.
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Half of the husband-and-wife team behind Ridgeside K9 Tampa. Brent builds programs on structure, discipline, and trust, with a track record spanning thousands of dogs of every breed and temperament.
Co-Owner · Trainer
Carleigh focuses on the other end of the leash: clear communication and real connection between dogs and their families, so results last long after graduation.
Tampa Bay families trust Ridgeside K9 with their dogs, and their reviews say it better than we can.
Find answers to common questions about dog training in Tampa, FL, including pricing, programs, and results. Have more questions? Call or text us at (813) 993-0367.
Our 2026 programs range from $2,000 for the 2-Week Puppy University to $10,500 for the 10-Week Service Dog Task Program. Most adult board and train programs run $2,800 to $3,300. See the full rates page, and financing is available on every program.
We serve the greater Tampa Bay region across seven counties: Hillsborough, Pinellas, Pasco, Polk, Manatee, Hernando, and Sarasota. That includes Tampa, St. Petersburg, Clearwater, Brandon, Wesley Chapel, Lakeland, Bradenton, Sarasota, and dozens of surrounding communities. See all service areas.
Yes. Behavior modification is one of our specialties, with 3 to 6-week board and train programs for dog and human reactivity, fear, and aggression. Program length is set at your evaluation, and safety always comes first. Learn more about behavior modification.
Graduation includes handoff lessons where we teach you the same communication system your dog learned, and every program comes with lifetime support. Whether it’s five hours or five years later, we’re in your corner.
Call or text (813) 993-0367 or send the contact form for a free consultation. We’ll talk through your dog’s behavior and recommend the right program. Dates are reserved with a deposit, which is non-refundable once your program is confirmed.
Tell us what’s going on and we’ll recommend the right program. The consultation is free and there’s no pressure, just honest answers.
Schedule a free consultation today. Spots are limited, dates are reserved on deposit.
