We train family dogs to become their best selves and integrate smoothly into family life. We work with all breeds, all ages and all issues, including on and off leash obedience and behavior modification. All trainees live and train here in our home alongside our family, not in a separate facility. While the dogs are here with us, they also enjoy hiking on our property, walking in our neighborhood, playing in our large fenced-in yard, and taking field trips into Charlottesville and Crozet. We teach family dogs how to be mannerly and well adjusted in any environment, then when they're ready to return home, we teach their family how to maintain their training over the long haul. We also provide long term support and boarding for our alumni.
Training & services
Training goals
Behavior consultationProgram details
We teach general obedience, resolve behavior problems, and improve the relationship between a dog and its family. Please visit our website sadiesrulesk9training.com for more info.
Crate training
House training
Leash training
Obedience trainingProgram details
We teach general obedience, resolve behavior problems, and improve the relationship between a dog and its family. Please visit our website sadiesrulesk9training.com for more info.
Puppy training
Recall training
Socialization
Behavior support
Aggression training
Barking
Fear and confidence
Reactivity training
Resource guarding
Separation anxiety
How training happens
Board and trainProgram details
We teach general obedience, resolve behavior problems, and improve the relationship between a dog and its family. Please visit our website sadiesrulesk9training.com for more info.
Online or virtual training
Pack walks
Private training
Dog age
Puppies
Senior dogsCustomer-reported
Training approach
E-collar training
Additional services
Boarding
Other listed services
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Dog trainingProgram details
We teach general obedience, resolve behavior problems, and improve the relationship between a dog and its family. Please visit our website sadiesrulesk9training.com for more info.
Adoptable Dogs
Balanced Dog Trainer
Balanced Dog Trainers
Balanced Dog Training
Basic Commands
Day Program
Dog Bit
Dog Crate Trained
Dog Starts
Dog Training Command
Dog Training Programs
Dog Training Seminar
Dog Walks
Dog's Aggressive
Dog's Behavioral Health
Dog's Learning
Each Dog's Training
Family Dog
Family Dogs
House Manners
K-9 Training
K9 Equipment
Leash Walks
Local Dog Trainer
Nail Trim
Off-Leash Trained
Personal Dogs
Potty Break
Re Home
Shadow Program
Training Help
Training Your Dog
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Questions & answers
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I am just wondering, do you use choke collars in your training?
Hi Susan, Thanks for that question. Choke collars are not a tool that we use unless we have a dangerous dog and we need to do so for safety purposes.
Community answer · Sadie's Rules K9 Training · 2024-09-21
5/5Best money I ever spent with Jess and the crew.
My rescue Emma has thrived after her e-collar training and 'boot camp' at Sadie's. Her growling suspicion of strangers has turned to wiggly affection.
We still work daily on her reactivity to other dogs, but the ability to do off-l…Read full reviewClose full review
Best money I ever spent with Jess and the crew.
My rescue Emma has thrived after her e-collar training and 'boot camp' at Sadie's. Her growling suspicion of strangers has turned to wiggly affection.
We still work daily on her reactivity to other dogs, but the ability to do off-lead work and give Emma controlled access to her environment and, well, just be a dog, has paid off. She is not just more balanced, she is calmer, more responsive, and just happier.
Do not let the dirty looks and snide comments from the all-positive dog training crowd deter you. They don't understand the technology and, more importantly, how to use it correctly.
Sadie's Rules changed my dog's life...and mine.
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Melynda Zarzyski
5/5
Hands down the best investment ever. Jess has helped my dog be the absolute best version of himself. He’s the crazy zoomies kind of guy…when I let him. He listens, follows commands and actually pays attention to the world around him. Life changing! Thank you Jess and Sadie’s Rules ❤️🐶
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Casey Wilson
5/5After adopting our 4 year old anxious lab, and many failed trainers who didn’t know how to help, we sent her to Sadie’s Rules for the board and train program. Jess and her team completely transformed her state of mind, we could not believe our previously scared and anxious dog co…Read full reviewClose full review
After adopting our 4 year old anxious lab, and many failed trainers who didn’t know how to help, we sent her to Sadie’s Rules for the board and train program. Jess and her team completely transformed her state of mind, we could not believe our previously scared and anxious dog could sit calmly while she previously would have barked, whined, and lunged. We can now safely take her anywhere with our two young ones stress free. We are constantly remarking that this is the greatest thing we could have ever done for her and our family. We are so grateful for everything Sadie’s Rules has done to make all of our lives easier.
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Robin Hurst
5/5
We enrolled our English Bulldog in the 10-day puppy program. He seems to have learned a lot and we're very happy with Jess and her team.
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Kirby Hall
5/5A game changer for our family & quality of life. Our previously barking, guarding, aggressive, very anxious boy is calm, relaxed & looking to us for guidance. There aren’t thanks enough for the work Jess & team put in to change his behavior & general state of mind. We are looking…Read full reviewClose full review
A game changer for our family & quality of life. Our previously barking, guarding, aggressive, very anxious boy is calm, relaxed & looking to us for guidance. There aren’t thanks enough for the work Jess & team put in to change his behavior & general state of mind. We are looking forward to ENJOYING him now & taking him exploring with us. Here’s to well balanced dogs!
(If the price has you hesitating, don’t.
Worth every penny for the years ahead in which you’ll benefit & enjoy your dog.)
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