About
Ruff Patriots

Training America's best dogs through trust, structure, and purpose.

Founder Teresa Anderson's approach is shaped by real-world experience with working dogs.

What began as a side experience quickly grew into a deep commitment to understanding canine behavior, nutrition, and training.

As she worked hands-on with more dogs and families, Teresa noticed a consistent challenge—many owners lacked access to reliable, ethical, and results-driven training they could truly trust.

She trains alongside her German Shepherd, Basilone, a DDR Working Line GSD, in scent-discrimination trailing and narcotics detection under the mentorship of Elevation K9. This hands-on work deepens her understanding of drive, obedience, and purposeful partnership, allowing her to bring clarity and confidence to every training program.

The mission is clear: to help owners build strong, lasting relationships with their dogs through compassionate, structured training tailored to each dog’s needs

Beyond dog training, Teresa proudly serves in the United States Navy as a Nuclear Surface Warfare Officer. The discipline, leadership, and accountability required in her military career are the same principles she brings to every client interaction—clear communication, consistency, and results you can rely on.

At Ruff Patriots, training isn’t about control—it’s about building a dependable, confident dog and an empowered owner. Together, we create partnerships that last a lifetime.

Meet Our Team

Dedication. Expertise. Passion.

At Ruff Patriots, our team is built on structure, honesty, and a deep respect for the dogs we train. Every person here plays a role in creating a safe, clean, focused environment where dogs and handlers can learn, grow, and succeed.

K9 Administrator and Handler

Madeline Kenerly

If you thought that Teresa suddenly got better at social media posts, you thought wrong.

K9 Logistics Officer

Jeremy Sacks

Whether its nighttime potty duties or transportation, Jeremy has got it covered.

Chief Chaos Creator

Basilone aka "Baby B"

The Demo Dog that only does obedience when he's at lessons. Spends most of his time demanding someone throw his ball.

OUR TRAINING APPROACH

There are no "Bad Dogs,” only dogs waiting for the right guidance to thrive.

STEP 1

Evaluate the Dog

STEP 2

Train with Purpose

STEP 3

Build Real-World Reliability

Our Commitment to You

At Ruff Patriots, we are committed to providing the highest quality of training for you and your dog. We are dedicated to ensuring that you and your furry companion receive the best care and attention throughout the training process.