Sadie's Rules K9 Training

    Dog Training

    · Nellysford, VA

    Published in partnership with Sadie's Rules K9 Training

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    5.0 ★ (97 reviews)
    Verified Apr 1, 2026

    About Sadie's Rules K9 Training

    Sadie's Rules K9 Training, run by certified trainer Jess, specializes in balanced dog training and behavior modification for family dogs in Central Virginia. The business addresses issues ranging from hyperactivity and poor manners to aggression and destructive behavior, using proven training techniques combined with family education to ensure lasting results. Jess rehabilitated her own dog Sadie after a biting incident and has since helped hundreds of dogs in the Charlottesville area become well-adjusted family members.

    Best for: Families with behavioral or aggressive dogs, owners struggling with hyperactive or destructive pets, people seeking lasting behavior change through family education

    Service area: Charlottesville, Crozet, and surrounding Central Virginia areas

    What Makes Sadie's Rules K9 Training Different

    Owner's Personal Experience: Jess rehabilitated her own aggressive dog Sadie after a biting incident, giving her firsthand understanding of the challenges dog owners face and the effectiveness of balanced training methods.

    Family-Focused Training: Training includes comprehensive education for the entire family on how to maintain good behavior at home, ensuring lasting results beyond the training program.

    Comprehensive Problem Solving: Addresses the full spectrum of issues from hyperactivity and poor manners to serious aggression and destructive behavior with customized training approaches.

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    What Customers Love

    If you're on the fence about Sadie's Rules K9 Training, stop hesitating and just do it. It has been almost exactly one year since our cockapoo, Nugget, went through Jess and her team's 8-week program, and I genuinely cannot put into words how much our lives have changed for the better. Nugget came to Jess with some serious challenges, separation anxiety being the biggest hurdle, and honestly, we weren't sure how much progress was even possible. Jess not only addressed every single problem behavior, she transformed him into a well-mannered dog with off-leash training included. From a dog who couldn't be left alone to one we trust, the difference is night and day. What really blew us away was Jess's commitment to going above and beyond. She is based in Virginia and we are all the way out in Jersey City, NJ, and she still made the trip out to us for the at-home visit without hesitation. That level of dedication says everything about how much she genuinely cares about her clients and their dogs. A year later, Nugget is still thriving. Our household is calmer, happier, and more connected because of her and her team's work. We are so incredibly grateful. Sadie's Rules K9 Training is the real deal, don't think twice!

    Julia Koveshnikoff, Google 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!

    Sarah “Lepore/Wilson Family” Lepore, Google Review

    Jess and the team at Sadie’s rules were phenomenal. Not only did they take great care, they truly set up my puppy for success. My dog Duke is an energetic puppy that needed help on how to settle and be more comfortable in the crate. He returned much more content with day crating and the foundations for place. Walking has been the biggest change. For a puppy it’s incredible how he walks directly along my side at my speed and not going after whatever may come his way. Walks are more enjoyable and I’m confident in time his on/off leash work will continue to expand as he gets older.

    Ryan Hirsch, Google 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.

    Rashmi Ghei, Google Review

    Jess and her team not only board and train your dog, they also foster and train a handful of rescue dogs, helping them find their forever family. We adopted Odie after he’d spent a few months at Sadie’s and we couldn’t be happier. We received all the training and they were happy to help with various questions that have come up in the last few years since then.

    Erica Stowe, Google Review

    Contact & Location

    Book online: Book Online Now

    Phone: (434) 993-8208

    Address: 365 Truslows Ln, Nellysford, VA 22958 (Get directions)

    Website: sadiesrulesk9training.com/

    Last updated April 1, 2026 · Reviews verified Apr 1, 2026

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