Ridgeside K9 Central Illinois

04/26/2025

Just chilling and waiting for the fun to begin

04/25/2025

Hello all! Due to the Bookstore next door having their Fundraiser we will be Canceling all classes tomorrow. The shop will be open if you want to work your dog. There will be No trainers available as we will be supporting our neighbor TAiLS of a Bookworm! Please feel free to come join in on the plaza fun.

04/23/2025

With the Beautiful weather expected on Sunday. Our outing will be hitting the trails at Coal Miners Park here in Pekin. Hope to see you all there at 12pm.
How many would be interested in a trip to Matheson State Park on Friday May 23? Amber and I are working on getting some other fun outing together as well.
~Jen~

04/18/2025

🐾🌟 Spotlight on Golden Retrievers! 🌟🐾

Known for their friendly demeanor, loyalty, and eagerness to please, Golden Retrievers are one of the most popular family companions—but even these gentle souls need solid training to thrive.

Why training matters for your Golden:

🔸️Focus & Obedience: Their people-pleasing nature makes them highly trainable with the right structure and guidance.
🔸️Confidence Building: Early training helps reduce overexcitement, jumping, and leash pulling while boosting reliable behavior.
🔸️Adventure Ready: Whether it’s a hike, a swim, or just a backyard play session, trained Goldens are more enjoyable and safer to have off-leash.

Don’t just rely on good temperament—unlock their full potential with a balanced training program built for real-world results.

📞 Call/Text: 309-487-2978
🌐 Learn more: ridgesidek9centralillinois.com
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04/16/2025

🐣🐾 Easter fun is just around the corner—but don’t forget about your furry family members!

While you’re filling baskets and prepping that Sunday roast, be mindful of some common holiday hazards for pets:

⚠️ Plastic Easter grass can cause serious intestinal blockages
⚠️ Fatty meats like ham may trigger digestive issues
⚠️ Chocolate + candy wrappers are highly toxic to dogs

A little prevention goes a long way in keeping tails wagging all weekend long!

Wishing you a happy and safe Easter from all of us at Ridgeside K9!

04/16/2025

Local Vet Shoutout!
If you’re a Ridgeside K9 client (or just love your dog like family) — this one’s for you!

I want to give a HUGE shoutout to two of our go-to veterinary clinics that consistently deliver top-tier care for the pups we train:

Whitney Veterinary Hospital in Peoria 🐾
Pekin Veterinary Clinic in Pekin 🏥

These teams are the real deal — compassionate, professional, and always going the extra mile for your dog’s health and happiness!
From wellness checks ✅ and vaccines 💉 to dental care 🦷 and beyond, they’ve got your back.

Even better? They welcome friendly, no-pressure visits just to say hi and get your dog comfortable at the vet!
Pop in for a treat, a weight check, or a quick hello. These positive experiences help reduce vet anxiety later on — and make every trip feel like less of a big deal. 🐕‍🦺✨

Don’t wait for a problem to pop up — book those regular checkups and build that positive relationship now! 🐶🗓️
We trust them with our own dogs, and we’re proud to recommend them to all of you.

Check them out below:
Whitney Veterinary Hospital - https://whitneyvet.com/?utm_source=google&utm_medium=gmb&utm_campaign=gmb

Pekin Veterinary Clinic - https://www.pekinveterinaryclinic.com/site/home

Because your dog deserves the BEST! ⭐
Healthy dogs = happy dogs = better training results! ✨



Thank you, Whitney & Pekin Vet Teams!
We appreciate everything you do! ❤️🐾

Paws up! ✋🐾
Stay healthy out there!
– Sean

Whitney Veterinary Hospital in Peoria is an animal hospital where your pet can receive advanced veterinary care. Contact our veterinarians today!

04/14/2025

This little girl is still looking for her forever home. She's a super awesome pup. But a pup indeed.

04/14/2025

We had a very breezy walk around the Lagoon and the outside of the dog park. Our crew did Fantastic..

04/12/2025

Thank you to everyone who joined us today! Tomorrow’s outing will be at the Pekin Lagoon at noon! Can’t wait to see all of you.

04/12/2025

Easter Egg Hunt 50/50 drawing and Flag raffle

04/12/2025

EASTER EGG HUNT AT 1PM!

SCOTT ALTMAN PRIMARY SCHOOL!

04/11/2025

❌️NO SATURDAY LESSONS OR CLASSES

We will not be holding lessons or classes tomorrow due to our Easter Egg Hunt event. Please feel free to join us and bring your dogs as well! We hope to see you there!

04/10/2025

Alright everyone. Today is a special day.

Today is my beautiful wife Amber's birthday! She such a big part of what goes on here at Ridgeside. I wanted to give her a huge shout out here instead of my personal page.

She's the cuddles, smiles and love behind the entire organization. She's the best mother and grand mother any kids could ask for. She's an even better partner in both business and life.

Help me wish her the best birthday! From Cuddles, to raising kids and kicking my butt back in line she's 1 of a kind.

(She's gonna kick my butt for these photos, but they are the ones I see everyday and want you guys to see who she is! )

Love you babe!

04/09/2025

Would you be ready if your dog had an emergency—on a hike, at home, or on the road? 🐾🩹

April is National Pet First Aid Awareness Month, and it’s the perfect time to check (or build) your dog’s first-aid kit!

This checklist covers everything you should have on hand—from tweezers and gauze to your vet’s contact info. Having the right tools can save time, reduce stress, and protect your pup in a pinch.

Save this list and keep it handy! And if you want to take your dog’s safety and training to the next level, we’re here to help.

Ridgeside K9 offers professional dog training to prepare your pup for real-world situations—so you’re ready for anything, together.

📞 309-487-2978
📧 [email protected]
🌐 ridgesidek9centralillinois.com

04/08/2025

Officially have roughly 12,000 eggs full! Mrs Brown is the Bomb!