Welcome to Ridgeside K9 Knoxville. We are a law enforcement-owned dog training company proudly serving Knoxville, Alcoa, Maryville, and surrounding East Tennessee communities. Our experienced team provides professional dog training, puppy development, leash walking, and behavior modification services for dogs of all ages and breeds.
Whether your dog is pulling on the leash, ignoring commands, or showing signs of aggression, our certified trainers use proven methods to help you and your dog communicate better and build lasting obedience.
We customize every training program to fit your goals, lifestyle, and your dog’s unique behavior. Using a balanced training approach, including positive reinforcement and modern e-collar communication, we help families enjoy stress-free relationships with their dogs. Check out our Facebook page for more dog training content!
Mike Lilley is the Owner and Head Dog Trainer at Ridgeside K9 Knoxville. With decades of law enforcement K9 experience, certified police K9 training, and advanced obedience expertise, Mike leads custom training programs for dogs and owners throughout East Tennessee.
Suzi is the co-owner of Ridgeside K9 Knoxville alongside her husband, Mike. After 13 years as an educator, she brought her heart for people, organization, and leadership into the business full-time. Today, she helps guide the daily operations, support the team, and protect the care, culture, and standards that make Ridgeside K9 Knoxville what it is.
Julio Lock is the Lead Dog Trainer at Ridgeside K9 Knoxville. With 19 years of law enforcement K9 experience and a passion for building clear communication between dogs and owners, Julio delivers reliable and respectful training results.
Erica Burnett is a dog trainer known for her positive energy, strong rapport with both dogs and owners, and commitment to supportive, confidence-building training experiences at Ridgeside K9 Knoxville.
Isabelle Phipps is a dog trainer known for her patient approach, focus on confidence-building, and commitment to helping dogs and their owners develop stronger, lasting relationships at Ridgeside K9 Knoxville.
Aaron Camp is a dog trainer known for his thoughtful approach, passion for problem-solving, and commitment to helping dogs build confidence while strengthening the bond between dogs and their owners at Ridgeside K9 Knoxville.
Jordan Isbell brings 6 years of law enforcement K9 handling experience to the training team at Ridgeside K9 Knoxville. His focused, high-energy approach is built around clear communication, consistency, and purposeful training tailored to each individual dog.
Jordan has a strong passion for understanding how dogs think, learn, and process information. Instead of using a one-size-fits-all approach, he takes time to evaluate each dog’s personality, strengths, challenges, and motivation to create an effective training strategy.
His goal as a dog trainer is to build confident, capable dogs while helping owners develop stronger communication and a better relationship with their dog. Jordan takes pride in watching dogs learn, problem-solve, and reach their full potential through structured, individualized training.
