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.
