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Ridgeside K9 NorCal
Ridgeside K9 NorCal is a dog training business in Chico, California offering Board and Train, In-Home Training, Private Lessons, and Group Classes, with published programs from $380.
Chico • CA • Training facility • 4.9 ★ (289 Google reviews)
Last verified: Sep 5, 2026
Transparency Score
94 / 100
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- Price transparency
- 100%
- Method transparency
- 100%
- Program clarity
- 76%
About this program
What they say about themselves
Rich Hartman spent 25 years in law enforcement, including 15 as a full-time K9 handler and seven training police dogs for agencies across the Sacramento and Bay Area. In 2021, he opened Ridgeside K9 NorCal in Chico, bringing that working-dog background to companion dog training. The team he's assembled shares a similar profile: Jason Miller is a 17-year law enforcement veteran who handled K9s starting in 2014; Jeremy Friedman, a military veteran, apprenticed under an animal behaviorist and worked with police dog programs in the US and Canada; Jackie Ryder spent six years as a veterinary assistant before moving into training and now competes in French Ring sport while placing police K9s.
According to their site, the trainers evaluate each dog's temperament and living situation before designing a customized plan, with the stated goal of teaching owners techniques they can continue using after formal training ends. They describe trainer Jason Miller as favoring "ethical, humane, positive" methods. Programs include board-and-train options for puppies, adult obedience, and behavior modification for aggression and reactivity, along with private lessons, group classes, and day training.
The facility is climate-controlled and includes separate areas for small dogs and seniors. Their site notes they can work with dog-aggressive dogs in daycare, though not human-aggressive ones. Financing is available through Affirm and other lenders.
Getting started
Consultations and evaluations before you commit to a program.
What does Ridgeside K9 NorCal charge for board and train?
Board and train options at Ridgeside K9 NorCal range from a 2-week puppy jumpstart for dogs five months and under to a 5-week behavior modification program for human aggression cases. A 6-week group obedience class runs $380, with $20 drop-in sessions available to previous clients. Day training and private lesson packages round out the offerings.
Board and train runs $2,900 for the 2-week puppy program, $3,500 for 3-week adult obedience, $4,600 for dog aggression work, and $5,700 for human aggression cases. Day training costs $1,750 for two weeks. Private lessons come in a 3-session package at $550.
Board and Train
2-Week Puppy Jumpstart — $2,900 per program
This board and train option is for puppies five months old and under, run over two weeks at the facility.
The puppy stays at the facility for two weeks of training.
Best for: Puppies aged 5 months and under.
Focus: Puppy training, Basic obedience, Socialization
Duration: 2 weeks
3-Week Adult Necessary Obedience & Manners — $3,500 per program
This board and train program focuses on basic obedience and household manners for adult dogs over three weeks.
The dog boards at the facility for three weeks of training.
Best for: Adult dogs needing foundational obedience and manners.
Focus: Basic obedience
Duration: 3 weeks
4-Week Behavior Modification (Dog Aggression & Reactivity) — $4,600 per program
This board and train program addresses dog-to-dog aggression and reactivity over a four-week stay at the facility.
The dog boards at the facility for four weeks of behavior modification training.
Best for: Dogs exhibiting aggression or reactivity toward other dogs.
Focus: Aggression, Leash reactivity, Basic obedience
Duration: 4 weeks
5-Week Behavior Modification (Human Aggression & Reactivity) — $5,700 per program
This board and train program targets human-directed aggression and reactivity over a five-week stay.
The dog boards at the facility for five weeks of intensive behavior modification.
Best for: Dogs showing aggression or reactivity toward people.
Focus: Aggression, Leash reactivity, Basic obedience
Duration: 5 weeks
| Program | Price | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| 2-Week Puppy Jumpstart | $2,900 per program | 2 weeks |
| 3-Week Adult Necessary Obedience & Manners | $3,500 per program | 3 weeks |
| 4-Week Behavior Modification (Dog Aggression & Reactivity) | $4,600 per program | 4 weeks |
| 5-Week Behavior Modification (Human Aggression & Reactivity) | $5,700 per program | 5 weeks |
Private Lessons
Private Lessons
One-on-one private training lessons are sold in packages of 3, 5, or 7 sessions to work on the owner's specific training goals.
The trainer works directly with the owner and dog in individual sessions.
Focus: Basic obedience
Private Lessons in Chico typically runs $100–$145 across 4 programs that do publish pricing. Ask this trainer for a written quote before comparing.
| Program | Price | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| Private Lessons | Not published | — |
In-Home Training
Day Training – 2-Week Program — $1,750 per program
This day training program runs Monday through Friday over two weeks, with the dog dropped off for training sessions during the day rather than boarding overnight.
The dog is dropped off for structured daytime training sessions on weekdays without overnight boarding.
Focus: Basic obedience
Duration: 2 weeks
| Program | Price | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| Day Training – 2-Week Program | $1,750 per program | 2 weeks |
Group Classes
6-Week Obedience Class — $380 per program
This is a weekly one-hour group obedience class held over six weeks, teaching commands like sit, stay, down, place and recall around distractions.
Dogs and owners attend a weekly one-hour class in a group setting for six weeks.
Focus: Basic obedience, Socialization
Duration: 6 weeks
Drop-In Class — $20 per session
A single drop-in group class session available to clients who have previously completed training with the business.
The dog attends a single group class session on a drop-in basis.
Best for: Previous training clients only.
Focus: Basic obedience
| Program | Price | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| 6-Week Obedience Class | $380 per program | 6 weeks |
| Drop-In Class | $20 per session | — |
What training methods does Ridgeside K9 NorCal use?
The program explicitly identifies as balanced in approach. They take on both dog-directed and human-directed aggression cases, with separate programs for each.
Method: Balanced
Combines rewards with corrections, which may include tools such as prong collars or e-collars.
How do we verify Ridgeside K9 NorCal?
Certifications: Not specified on their website
Verification still pending or not yet requested. See our methodology for what verification does and does not mean.
Trust & facility details
Operating out of a dedicated training facility for about four years now. The site doesn't address owner visits during board and train, video updates, overnight staffing, or insurance coverage.
Facility: Training facility
Owner visits: not specified on their website.
Video updates: not specified on their website.
Overnight staffing: not specified on their website.
Insurance: not specified on their website.
Guarantee: not specified on their website.
Waitlist: not specified on their website.
Dogs per trainer: not specified on their website.
Booking: Contact form
How does Ridgeside K9 NorCal compare in Chico?
Price: Their board & train is 31% below the Chico midpoint based on published prices.
Reviews: Ridgeside K9 NorCal shows 4.9★ from 289 Google reviews among 3 published Chico programs.
Transparency: This listing scores 94 out of 100 (price 100%, program clarity 76%). 1 of 3 Chico listings show certifications; this business does not list certifications.
What to ask Ridgeside K9 NorCal
- Ask which certifications their trainers hold and who issued them.
- Ask for proof of liability insurance.
- Ask how many dogs each trainer handles at once.
- Ask whether you can visit during the program.
- Ask if anyone is on-site overnight.
Location & hours
The Hegan Lane facility sits in a commercial suite. Parking and accessibility details aren't published on the site.
2812 Hegan Ln Suite A, Chico, CA
Friday: 7:30AM-6PM
Monday: 7:30AM-6PM
Sunday: 7:30AM-6PM
Tuesday: 7:30AM-6PM
Saturday: 7:30AM-6PM
Thursday: 7:30AM-6PM
Wednesday: 7:30AM-6PM
Contact / request a quote
Reach out directly or send a quote request through Ridgeside K9 NorCal.
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