Expert Dog Training for Lasting Results
Professional dog training with personalized programs and lifetime support
6066 Advance Mills Rd · Parking: On-site parking available
Ridgeside K9 Charlottesville
Intensive residential dog training with immersive structured learning and comprehensive hands-on owner education.
Specialized off-leash recall training enabling dogs to safely explore outdoors with reliable responsiveness.
Expert programs addressing dog reactivity and aggression toward people or other dogs through balanced training methods.
Lead Trainer
15+ Years Professional Dog Training Experience
Trent is the lead trainer at Ridgeside K9 Charlottesville, bringing over 15 years of professional dog training experience to the Charlottesville area. He leads a team of industry-leading trainers who are so highly regarded that other professionals seek their guidance to improve their own programs. Trent specializes in addressing complex behavioral issues including aggression, reactivity, and off-leash reliability, using balanced training methods that create lasting results for dogs and their families.
What People Are Saying
“We had such a great experience with Ridgeside K9! When we first started, our puppy was very anxious and unsettled. Trent was calm, patient, and incredibly knowledgeable. He helped transform him into a much more relaxed, content, and confident pup. The difference in his overall demeanor has been…”
“Our puppy has been completely transformed by her training with Ridgeside K9 Charlottesville. Prior to training it was difficult to walk with her and my children because she would constantly try to jump and nip them to play. My kids were quickly growing disenchanted with our new addition to the…”
“Trent is incredible. Not only did he answer the many questions we had leading up to, and during, Olive’s training, but he has continued to stay in touch and check in with us. Olive is an 11 month old Boston terrier who was needing some help with recall training and general obedience. Now she is…”
5.0 ★ avg rating · Ridgeside K9 · Verified Mar 27, 2026
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