Ridgeside K9 Nashville is a Veteran-owned professional dog training company serving Nashville, Clarksville, Gallatin, Hendersonville, Franklin, and the surrounding Middle Tennessee area. With over 25 years of experience, we specialize in puppy training, obedience, off-leash control, reactivity, and aggression rehabilitation. Our structured, results-driven programs are customized for all breeds and ages to help families build clear communication, leadership, and lasting balance with their dogs.
Training & services
Training goals
Behavior consultation
Canine Good Citizen preparation
Leash trainingCustomer-reported
Obedience training
Puppy training
Recall trainingCustomer-reported
Behavior support
Aggression training
Reactivity training
Resource guardingCustomer-reported
How training happens
Board and train
Owner coachingCustomer-reported
Pack walks
Private training
Dog age
Puppies
Support between sessions
Photo updatesCustomer-reported
Refresher training
Assistance and working dogs
Therapy dog training
Your dog’s background
Deaf or blind dogs
Training approach
Balanced training
Additional services
Boarding
Consultations
Free consultation
Other listed services
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Customized Dog Training
Dog Training Program
Dog Training Schedule
Drop Off
Maintenance Training
Owner Training
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5/5Best training for your pup! I sent my Palmer for her first week of training and she LOVED it and learned so much. I got photos of her each day and got updates the WHOLE time which was awesome. When she was dropped off after her time at K9 Nashville we were taught how to upkeep th…Read full reviewClose full review
Best training for your pup! I sent my Palmer for her first week of training and she LOVED it and learned so much. I got photos of her each day and got updates the WHOLE time which was awesome. When she was dropped off after her time at K9 Nashville we were taught how to upkeep the things that she learned. I love how we are able to ask questions/communicate with trainer even after she left training. I have never had a dog and I feel very prepared now. Overall such an amazing experience and excited to see what she learns at her next visit of training! Thanks so much!
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Courtney Ingersoll
5/5
One review is not enough to express how grateful we are for Jeff and Ridgeside K9! They have made such a huge difference in our crazy GSD’s life. If you want to work with someone who genuinely cares for your dog like their own, Jeff and Ridgeside are the team. There’s no one we trust more.
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Beth Polansky
5/5Jeff is a fantastic dog trainer and person. He knows it’s about the dog with him, not the noise around him. Your dog is his focus. He treats each dog as the individual they are, figuring out how to gain their trust and what motivates them. When you see him with your dog, you …Read full reviewClose full review
Jeff is a fantastic dog trainer and person. He knows it’s about the dog with him, not the noise around him. Your dog is his focus. He treats each dog as the individual they are, figuring out how to gain their trust and what motivates them. When you see him with your dog, you can see them talking even with no words being said. It’s amazing to see the bond he forms with the dogs. And the training is amazing - we enjoy life with our dogs SO much more and take them to so many more places with us! He’s great with training people too! Jeff 100% is there for any future help needed. He doesn’t just say it, he means it. Later when my dog broke a toe, we had to ramp train him. Jeff came thru and helped! He’s boarded both of our dogs, sending pics and updates and checked in on us too! We trust him with our dogs more than we trust family. We are so grateful for you Jeff!!
❤️Oliver & Sawyer (Mark & Beth too!)
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Shonda Witness
5/5What an absolute life saver! Jeff is absolutely amazing. We have a black Cane Corso named Zeus. We were told he suffers from fear aggression and that he is unable to be trained. And it was advised that we get rid of him. My husband found Ridgeside K9 Nashville and we called. I ex…Read full reviewClose full review
What an absolute life saver! Jeff is absolutely amazing. We have a black Cane Corso named Zeus. We were told he suffers from fear aggression and that he is unable to be trained. And it was advised that we get rid of him. My husband found Ridgeside K9 Nashville and we called. I explained the situation to Jeff and immediately he scheduled time to come to my house and see Zeus.
Within 20min of Jeff being here he taught Zeus how to sit and walk on a leash without me having to fight or yell. He also reassured us that Zeus is NOT aggressive in any way. He is a little skittish but is expected for a puppy. After meeting Jeff face to face we knew this was the best option for us and Zeus will get the training he needs. I was terrified of the thought that I would have to get rid of my new found love.
Zeus was away training with Jeff for almost 4-weeks. Upon his return it was a complete turn around. Zeus is doing amazing and I feel so comfortable and happy with the outcome. Jeff was patient and attentive with understanding our needs and teaching us what we need to do better and moving forward. He is by far the best we have seen. And we get Jeff for a life time!!! Great investment. I am looking forward to meeting the other Ridgeside family members and going on walks/hikes while also learning new and improved training techniques. I feel like we joined a new family and I so look forward to continue this growth together! I am so excited!!!! Also Jeff takes the best pictures of your pups!
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Isabella
5/5
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