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https://linktr.ee/theridgekennels

We’re The Ridge, a dog daycare run by two women, Rachel and Emi
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22/01/2024

2024 HOLIDAY CLOSURES

Unless otherwise posted, The Ridge ✨daycare✨ will be closed on the following dates this year:

🐾Monday February 19th
🐾Friday March 29th
🐾Monday May 20th
🐾Monday July 1st
🐾✨Week of July 13th to July 21st, closed for both daycare and boarding
🐾Monday August 5th
🐾Monday September 2nd
🐾Monday October 14th
🐾Half day Tuesday December 24th (pick up by 12:30pm latest)
🐾✨Wednesday December 25th, closed for both daycare and boarding arrivals and departures
🐾✨Thursday December 26th, closed for both daycare and boarding arrivals and departures
🐾✨Wednesday January 1st, closed for both daycare and boarding arrivals and departures

Thank you for your understanding!
💛 Rachel & Emily

17/11/2023

Hi and welcome to The Ridge!

We are Emily (left) and Rachel (right), the owners and operators of The Ridge!

We are friends who shared a vision of creating a space where dogs (and the occasional chicken) can play, eat, rest, train and feel like they’re at home. After years of dreaming and planning, we brought that vision to reality when we opened our facility doors in June of 2022.

Like many homes, we love to display photos of our furry friends. Behind us, you’ll see photos of all the dogs who have joined our Ridge family tree.

The Ridge strives to offer an all encompassing pet experience. We offer daycare, boarding, grooming, and training (coming soon).

Some fun and important facts about us:
• we are a women owned family business.
• we are both moms to little ones and dogs.
• we have five furry friends of our own and occasionally take on foster pets for local rescues.
• daycare operates Monday to Wednesday and Friday from 7:30am-4:30pm. You can send your dog(s) for half or full days.
• Our daycare space has both indoor and outdoor play space and is divided into large areas where the dogs can run and play. We ensure dogs are separated by personality so that everyone is safe and happy.
• boarding runs throughout the year. Our boarding dogs participate in daycare during the days.
• we offer some grooming during daycare hours, and full grooms on Thursdays.
• basic training and obedience is worked on throughout your dogs stay with us. By popular demand, we are currently working on a basic obedience training manual.

To learn more or book with us, visit the link in our bio. Be sure to check out our stories for our daily doggy antics.

We can’t wait for you to join

Love from Emily and Rachel 😘

01/08/2023

Happy Tuesday! Please be advised we are closed TODAY and TOMORROW Wednesday August 2nd. We are paving our driveway to serve you better. Thank you for your patience and understanding during our renovations! ❤️

09/07/2023

The Ridge will be closed next week, July 17-21st for some much needed renovations! Our fence will be getting a complete makeover that week and we couldn’t be more excited 😆 Stay tuned for the big reveal.

06/07/2023

🦷 TEETH CLEANING CLINICS!

We’re excited to announce that we will be hosting dog teeth cleaning clinics with Kissable K9 Care Inc!

The photos attached are of my own dogs (Raven, Gabby, and Oliver). The results speak for themselves and I can tell you from personal experience, their breath is fantastic after their appointment!

The staff at Kissable K9 are so welcoming upon arrival and make the dogs feel so at ease. Using relaxing and comfortable techniques, they are able to clean the dog’s teeth above the gum line without the use of anesthesia.

🗓️ Our first clinic will be on July 27th at The Ridge! Teeth cleanings are appointment based, so you will have to message us to secure a time slot. The cost is $189 + tax. We have EIGHT spots left! First available time slot is 10AM and last available time slot is 3:30PM.

Email or text us to book your spot!
📱905-979-2974
📧 [email protected]

19/05/2023

"Mack and Cooper absolutely love The Ridge! They always come home happy and tired, a sure sign they had a great time. Rachel and Emily are wonderful - they treat the dogs like their own and provide a fun, safe, and professional environment. If you're looking for a safe, reliable, and fun place for your dogs, look no further than The Ridge!"

- Meagan DeCarlo, Mack, + Cooper

05/05/2023

"We have had an excellent experience at the Ridge! With three kids under 4 at home, I am so busy during the day, and I love knowing that my VERY high energy puppy is getting all the physical and mental stimulation he needs when he goes to daycare. Chase is so excited to be there when we pull in the driveway! Rachel and Emily are amazing and I would recommend the Ridge to anyone!"

- Kendall Scholtens & Chase

19/04/2023

Hi, I’m Lewie! I’ve been part of The Ridge pack since 2022.⁠
NN: Lewis Hamilton, Lew, Loulou⁠
Breed: Belgian Malinois x Border Collie⁠
Age: 1 1/2 ⁠
Celeb Look-alike: Lewis Hamilton ⁠
Fav Activity: Barking, running, jumping, moving always!⁠
When I grow up: F1 Driver 🚘️⁠
Fav Quote:"You can knock me down, but I get up twice as strong." - Lewis Hamilton⁠
Voted: Most likely to do backflips 🤸🏾 ⁠
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Book your dog with us to become one of and be part of this year! Link is in our bio to book.⁠
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12/04/2023

Hi, I’m Sadie! I’ve been part of The Ridge pack since 2022.⁠
NN: Baby Dog, Sadie Baby, Macaroni ⁠
Breed: Mini Aussie⁠
Age: 1 1/2⁠
Celeb Look-alike: Sarah Hyland ⁠
Fav Activity: Strutting my stuffs, really fast 🤭⁠
When I grow up: Olympian⁠
Fav Quote: "There are so many beautiful reasons to be happy" ⁠
Voted: Prom Queen 👑 ⁠
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Book your dog with us to become one of and be part of this year! Link is in our bio to book.⁠
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05/04/2023

Hi, I’m Abby! I’ve been part of The Ridge pack since the very beginning.⁠
NN: Aberoo⁠
Breed: Corgi⁠
Age: ⁠A lady never tells 🤫⁠
Celeb Look-alike: Queen Elizabeth ⁠
Fav Activity: Sleeping under the desk⁠
When I grow up: I want to be a Queen ⁠👑⁠
Fav Quote: "I dont hate dogs, I just sometimes feel better when they're not around." - Unknown⁠
Voted: Most likely to win a staring contest ⁠👀⁠
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Book your dog with us to become one of and be part of this year! Link is in our bio to book.⁠
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03/04/2023

L➡️R: Max, Oliver, Sullivan, Sir, Buddy, Sadie, Skipper, and Bruce

The Ridge is on the east side of Highway 6, just north of the 403/Waterdown area. We have regular friends that visit us for daycare from Ancaster, Milton, Carlisle, Waterdown, Dundas, and Burlington. As we continue to expand our client base and service offerings, we thank everyone for supporting us so far! We have a lot planned for our building in terms of renovations in the near future and can't wait to share our progress!

31/03/2023

"We love sending our 1.5 y/o golden doodle Benson to The Ridge! The facility offers indoor and outdoor access for the dogs - with no shortage of structured activities that keep the dogs engaged during the day. The Ridges’ website is easy to use, includes helpful information and easy booking and payment options. The dogs are 100% supervised and it’s great to follow along and see daily updates on Instagram showcasing how much fun the dogs have. Benson always comes home exhausted. Thank you Rachel and Emily for providing such a great environment!"

- Bri Hastie & Benson 🥰

25/03/2023

March madness is OVER, but don't let that stop you from booking your summer sleepovers. OVERNIGHT boarding is already FULLY BOOKED for the first two weeks of July. If you're considering a holiday in the summer, reach out now to secure a BOARDING spot!

Link to book is in our bio, or you can check out our website for more information.

Don't hesitate to email if you have questions: [email protected]

Not to worry, DAYCARE still has loads of space to book!

📸 L➡️R: Abby + Maki

24/03/2023

"We love The Ridge and more importantly Duke loves The Ridge! I know he is loved and well taken care of by Rachel and Emily, the care and attention they provide gives me the peace of mind I need while he is there! So grateful to have found such a safe and beautiful facility for Duke to go and have a fun day away!"

- Caitlin Alwyn & Duke 🐾

22/03/2023

Hi, I’m Bruce! I’ve been part of The Ridge pack since June 2022.⁠
NN:Bruiser, BruceyBoy⁠
Breed: Golden Retriever⁠
Age: 2 1/2⁠
Celeb Look-alike: Matthew McConaughey⁠
Fav Activity: Swimming⁠
When I grow up: Water slide tester⁠
Fav Quote: "I came in like a wrecking ball, I never hit so hard in love” -Miley Cyrus ⁠
Voted: Life of the party 🥳 ⁠
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Book your dog with us to become one of and be part of this year! Link is in our bio to book.⁠
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27/02/2023

"We love ❤️ The Ridge! Max gets so excited when it’s a daycare day. He can’t wait to get out if the car to see his friends. He is absolutely happy and exhausted at the end of the day. Rachel and Emily are great with the dogs. They create a very warm, friendly, fun environment and always take time for a quick chat. The website is easy to navigate and the ladies are great with communication. I love seeing the instagram posts of the dogs having fun. We are so glad we found The Ridge!"

- Pam Venema

22/02/2023

Hi, I’m Maikoh! I’ve been part of The Ridge pack since 2018 when I moved in as a neighbour.
NN: Bubba
Breed: Pomsky (Pomeranian x Husky)
Age: 5 years old
Celeb Look-alike: Mark Ruffalo
Fav Activity: Snuggling up with a treat after a long day of daycare
When I grow up: Director for the next Ridge movie
Fav Quote: "Use your smile to change the world, don't let the world change your smile." 🙂
Voted: Most patient (with my little sister, Medo)

Book your dog with us to become one of and be part of this year! Link is in our bio to book.

20/02/2023

"We have now had our dog at The Ridge three times. We have met both the owners. We find the place very friendly and good with the dog. She is happy to go there each time. And we get photo updates during the day while she is there. It is more expensive than some other places, but we like it and will use it again. We cant wait until they have kennel services as well."

- Bob & Darlene James

15/02/2023

Hi, I’m Medo! I’ve been part of The Ridge pack since 2020 (I think! I'm their neighbour 😉).
NN: Med, Dodo, Sweets
Breed: Pomsky (Pomeranian x Husky)
Age: I'm basically a baby, don't ever forget it!
Celeb Look-alike: Alexis Bledel
Fav Activity: Thinking I'm the peacekeeper and yelling at all the rough-housers 😅 but also beating up my brother Maikoh 🙃
When I grow up: Be my mom's best ranch hand
Fav Quote: "Don't cry over spilled milk. Turn the udder cheek and moo-ve on.”
Voted: Most beautiful eyes

Book your dog with us to become one of and be part of this year! Link is in our bio to book.

13/02/2023

"The Ridge dog daycare is a great spot to bring your dog! I have an extremely energetic puppy and after a half day at the Ridge she’s ready to sleep the rest of the day! I love that the owners take and post videos during the day so I can watch my baby running around playing. If you’re thinking about bringing your fur baby to The Ridge do not hesitate to give it a try."

- Jackie Gillberry

08/02/2023

Hi, I’m Oliver! I’ve been part of The Ridge pack since 2010 and it's my birthday TODAY 🎈.
NN: Beanroon, Toonbug
Breed: Dachshund
Age: 13
Celeb Look-alike: Ryan Gosling
Fav Activity: Scoping out the land, peeing on everything, and pooping where you'd least expect it.
When I grow up: I want to be left alone with my dad.
Fav Quote: "Whenever I'm about to do something, I think, 'would an idiot do that?' and if they would, I do not do that thing.” - Dwight Schrute
Voted: Shortest but cutest

Book your dog with us to become one of and be part of this year! Link is in our bio to book.

06/02/2023

"Lucy loves her time at the Ridge for doggy daycare! Rachel and Emily are amazing with the dogs, and the dogs have plenty of space to run around and play! Inside and outside!!"

- Tim Keeley

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Monday	07:30 - 16:30
Tuesday	07:30 - 16:30
Wednesday	07:30 - 16:30
Thursday	07:30 - 16:30
Friday	07:30 - 16:30

Telephone

+19059792974

Website

https://linktr.ee/theridgekennels

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We are a family-run dog daycare and boarding house north of Hamilton with a focus on creating an engaging space for dogs and their humans. The Ridge is scheduled to tentatively open in Spring of 2020! In the meantime we are offering home boarding on our property. Email us or send us a message here if you have any questions.