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HI, I’M JESS…

I grew up with animals and always had a love for them. However, my desire to learn about dog training and more specifically, balanced dog training, didn’t develop until my family and I fostered a rescue from Bosnia.

Sadie was near death when we got her. Strangers and new situations didn't bother her in the beginning because she had no energy to respond. But once she recovered, her aggression became apparent.

I HAD NO IDEA HOW TO HANDLE HER AND I DID ALL THE WRONG THINGS:

  • I babied her.

  • I carried her away from situations she disliked.

  • I gave her love and attention when she was scared.

  • And continued to choose the wrong response over and over again...

She continued to worsen even though we worked with several trainers. They all told me they couldn’t help with Sadie’s aggression. I was worried about her future and my ability to control her.

At one point when I was looking for a place to board Sadie, someone told me I should just take her to the vet and have her put down. This was absolutely not the answer I was looking for and I'm here to let others know, it definitely doesn't have to be the answer for anyone.

Then I found Sean O’Shea of The Good Dog online. His videos and blogs made perfect sense to me. Sadie needed major behavior modification. With the help of Sean O'Shea and Jeff Gellman's (Solid K9 Training) free online content, I started to implement balanced training with Sadie and I finally saw improvement.

My friends and co-workers started noticing how much Sadie had improved and they started asking me if I could help with their dogs. Sadie's Rules K9 Training took off from there. Since then, I’ve regularly attended seminars and mentored with other trainers to continue improving my craft and honing my skills.

I want Virginia’s families to know that there IS hope! You do not have to re-home your dog, and your do not have to leave your dog at home every time you want to go somewhere. Your dog’s behavior can change!

There are options! Even if you don’t hire me to train your dog, I’m happy to answer questions or share resources. Please don’t hesitate to reach out.

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Meet the Family

The schneiderman family

Sadie’s Rules is a family-owned business! We train and care for the dogs right here in our home, and all family members are a part of the process. Training in a home environment is beneficial for family dogs, and exposure to the energy of kids (which is very different from adults) is helpful, too. Learn more about the benefits of training in a home environment here.

From our family to yours, welcome to Sadie’s Rules K9 Training! We hope you’ll stick around and learn more about the training and support we offer to dog owners like you.

The Schneiderman family: Cooper, Laila, Jess and Emily

The Schneiderman family: Cooper, Laila, Jess and Emily

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“We never thought he’d be at that point.”
- Kate L. & Ralph H. -

“Bear enjoyed some off-leash time near our office in downtown DC. He did so well despite various sunbathers and dogs being walked nearby. We never thought he’d be at that point. Your training was the best decision ever!”

Our Values

Sadie’s Rules K9 Training is a small, family-owned business, which means our values as a company are shaped by who we are. We are deeply committed to creating and maintaining an environment of respect, equity, fairness and inclusion. We strive to treat each of our clients with kindness and respect, regardless of their personal background, religion, ethnicity, race, sexuality, gender identity, ability, health status, level of education, etc.

Simply put, we welcome and support all kinds of folks because we are all kinds. This is a safe space, and hate, racism or bigotry in any form is not tolerated here.

We are seeking clients whose values align with ours. We’d love to partner with you to help your dog become the best behaved member of the family!

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SADIES’S STORY

Sadie is the namesake for Sadie’s Rules K9 Training. She was taken off the streets of Bosnia and Herzegovina and was given her ticket to life thanks to the Puppy Rescue Mission and The Tanzie Project, Inc.  

Sadie's beauty is her gift, but also her curse. Since she doesn’t look aggressive, people always want to interact with her, but Sadie does not want to interact with them. Even when she was previously out in public with a muzzle on, random people would attempt to pet her. I had to learn quickly to be her advocate, and tell them "no."

In doing so, I learned that the more I advocated for her, the less she needed to advocate for herself—which she would often do in inappropriate, aggressive, and dangerous ways.

Now when out in public, Sadie can ignore what stresses her out because she trusts me to handle it. Balanced training has enabled me to not worry about her on a daily basis. I can even board her if I need to—something I couldn’t do before.

Sadie has come so far! She now helps me socialize dogs that come in for our board & train program and need help learning how to be around other dogs. She is so patient with them and it’s so amazing to see her so confident.

 

Balanced training not only changed her life, but ultimately saved it.

 To learn more about all of the organizations that saved Sadie and many like her, please click on the pictures below!