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
5/5Jess and her team saved our dog’s life! Seriously the absolute best training after everything else did not work! Stella had a rough start, she developed serious resource guarding and starting biting all of us. Jess was honest about expectations and her training allows Stella to b…Read full reviewClose full review
Jess and her team saved our dog’s life! Seriously the absolute best training after everything else did not work! Stella had a rough start, she developed serious resource guarding and starting biting all of us. Jess was honest about expectations and her training allows Stella to be part of our family in a safe and supportive way! Now, Stella love her vacations at Sadie’s rules where she boards when we are out of town!
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Jaclyn Wiggins
5/5We sent our St. Bernard/poodle mix to Sadie’s and it was the best thing we could have done for our family. Before training Murphy was just too big to control. He would jump all over people, almost break down doors and ruined several screens. After 4 weeks at Sadie’s he is the mos…Read full reviewClose full review
We sent our St. Bernard/poodle mix to Sadie’s and it was the best thing we could have done for our family. Before training Murphy was just too big to control. He would jump all over people, almost break down doors and ruined several screens. After 4 weeks at Sadie’s he is the most well behaved dog who I trust both off leash and around all his previous temptations such as deer and cats. If you are thinking about sending your dog, just do yourself a favor and book it.
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Brittany Rollins
1/5Be careful with the contract and the expectation of the payment being due in 48 hours, respectfully I canceled my dogs board and train 55 days before his scheduled arrival more then enough time to fill the slot so there would be no loss to the business, due to a viral incident t…Read full reviewClose full review
Be careful with the contract and the expectation of the payment being due in 48 hours, respectfully I canceled my dogs board and train 55 days before his scheduled arrival more then enough time to fill the slot so there would be no loss to the business, due to a viral incident that happened at a (completely different facility) but a risk that I am not willing to take still remains because the contract states if the dog is injured or killed they are not liable for anything. Yes I do understand the contract says non refundable deposit however if the spot could still be filled who does it harm? I do wish them the best and I hope the $3000 goes to help some of the animals in their care. No services were provided for that $3000
Edition after response I was communicating in emails the responses stopped. The invalidation of a owners concerns is clear I have been nothing but respectful in asking questions you responded with no refund I was simply making folks aware of this considering it was within more then enough time for the space to be filled.
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Lily Simmerman
5/5I sent my dog, Daisy, to the 6-week board and train program. I was struggling immensely with Daisy’s separation anxiety and reactivity. It was getting to the point where both Daisy and I were unhappy. I started looking for programs that would help her while also being completely …Read full reviewClose full review
I sent my dog, Daisy, to the 6-week board and train program. I was struggling immensely with Daisy’s separation anxiety and reactivity. It was getting to the point where both Daisy and I were unhappy. I started looking for programs that would help her while also being completely safe. A friend of mine recommended Sadie’s to us. After filling out the initial intake form on their website, the Sadie’s team immediately reached out to me with her program recommendation and booking process. Daisy left in July and I got to follow along with her training via social media!! Jess and the team also emailed me with important updates. I could see that Daisy was truly improving and even making some dog friends!! At the end of the program, Jess actually drove Daisy all the way to my house (50 minutes away from her) just to make sure me and Daisy were completely comfortable. The difference in Daisy is LIFE CHANGING. She is completely off leash trained and overall she is SO HAPPY. I honestly do not know what I would’ve done without this program. I recommend this program SO FULLY. Thank you to everyone on the Sadie’s team!!
UPDATE Winter 2026 —-
Just coming on to say that Sadie’s K9 training has offered me and my dog continuous support. I have been granted two follow-up lessons so far at NO charge !! They truly care about these dogs and I have felt so supported by the team. Additionally I have boarded Daisy there a few times (for a great price) and I’ve been able to enjoy seeing her on their social media again. If anyone is wondering if they actually do offer lifetime support after, THEY DO!!! Again, simply cannot recommend this enough to any dog family.
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Rashmi Ghei
5/5We sent our mini dachshund, Milo, to Sadie's rules training. Jess customized his training as he was too old for the puppy training program and we opted not to do ecollar training at the time. Milo learned how to quietly sleep in his crate at night, was fully potty trained (he l…Read full reviewClose full review
We sent our mini dachshund, Milo, to Sadie's rules training. Jess customized his training as he was too old for the puppy training program and we opted not to do ecollar training at the time. Milo learned how to quietly sleep in his crate at night, was fully potty trained (he lets us know when he needs to go out), and he's so much better on the leash. Also, he also doesn't bark as much. This is the first dog we've ever owned so this training was invaluable.
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