We said YES! .. To keeping the dog. Our family acquired a high energy Australian shepherd into our already crazy home with two toddlers. We felt overwhelmed and defeated with the puppy’s resource guarding and reactivity issues when we brought him home. We were on the verge of rehoming him but sit means sit went above and beyond ensuring that we had all the skills that we needed to work with him. Now he’s almost 9 months old and he’s turning into a “good dog”. Thank you!
-Kristina E.

We decided on Sit Means Sit because our dog was very reactive to other animals. We did a three week day train program with Josh, and after the first session she had significant improvement on not only reactivity but focus and increased obedience skills. Josh was always helpful and during the dedicated time to work under supervision he always gave us tips and pointed out the little things that we did as owners that were more counterproductive or reinforced the behavior we did not want our dog to do. The owner Mike had also given us an extra training session to work on exposure to other dogs working around her before transitional classes. Everyone was incredibly helpful and positive. Our dog was previously surrendered to a shelter for her reactivity and negative response to other training sessions with her previous owners,but seeing her happy to work on training and go to her program really shows how their positive approach can make all the difference. Training is done in a controlled way and helps build confidence in the dog and owner. No question is a silly question when trying to help your dog be better in their journey and the trainers are always happy to answer them in sessions or if they pop up while working outside of them. Would highly recommend for animal reactive dogs, especially since they are one of the very few places I have found in my search for training that does not throw the dog in the middle of a dog park or other high stress and uncontrolled situations.
-Shae P.

After reading the excellent reviews we decided to try this training program. I truly thought if there was one dog who would not be helped, it would be ours. There was a noticeable difference even after the first training session. Both trainers, Josh and Brenna, have been wonderful with our dog and in helping our family learn how to work with our dog. Worth every penny!!
-Julia A.

We just finished our 3 week training with our dog and are highly impressed. We took our 1 1/2 year old dog to Sit Means Sit to work on his reactivity. Our dog learned way more than just working on his reactivity! We now know how to manage his reactivity and get his attention back to us. Mike the owner was very knowledgeable and set up a perfect training plan for our dog. Our trainer Josh was also very knowledgeable and helped us tremendously. We could tell how much Josh cares about helping the owners and the dogs. I would highly recommend Sit Means Sit to anyone looking for dog training. We can’t wait to start going to group classes to keep learning and working around other dogs.
Malori K.

We enrolled our two dogs, Annie, a stubborn labradoodle, and Zahn, a very reserved shepherd, in for training with Sit Means Sit. Witnessing the positive changes they guided our dogs through was remarkable. Josh and Breanna turned what used to be a frustrating training process into a truly enjoyable experience for both us and our furry companions. It has definitely been worth it!
-Kalie M.

Amazing experience with one on one training. From day one with our consultation with Mike our pet’s needs were assessed and respected. Brenna was our main trainer through our 4 weeks of one on one. She is fantastic and super knowledgeable. We have a blue heeler puppy and I have been so impressed with her progress through the training as well as my education around animal instinct and behavior. Our pup tends to be reactive and had major confidence issues. This team is great at making the training easy to hear, digest and implement. I am so impressed and can’t recommend Sit Means Sit enough. And most of all our fur baby is happy, adjusted and learning to be well socialized. The work is on me now. We can’t wait to see the long term results.
-Chris P.

Sit Means Sit was new territory for us, but the team of Mike & Brenna & Josh made it SO very user friendly & comfortable & enjoyable…they were all EXCELLENT with our dog, & very well versed. Furthermore, they all made the classes practical & real-life, which we very much appreciate. Looking forward to further classes with Sit Means Sit…their program proves to be a win-win for dog owners & beloved pups as well! 🙂
-Julie W.

First off, our experience as clients, which was really good. Throughout the process we felt listened to and our concerns were heard and thoughtfully addressed. This sounds very basic, but when done well it is invaluable. During the training we were given homework and exercises which really helped us get trained (and yes we needed it too!). Our questions were always addressed in each session. Both me and my wife felt really happy with the training session.

Secondly I want to address what our dog Mitch got out of the training. Our dog Mitch is a GSD/Aus Shepard mix. He struggled mostly with anxiety and kind of just in general hyperness that presented mostly when on walks but also just kind of in general. His walking has improved at least a million times over. Even after just the first week we noticed his walking and his demeanor during walks get much better. He is so much more relaxed and comfortable now that he can see another dog and walk past it without getting worked up. Three weeks in and it has just continued to improve. I am so happy to watch him just sniff and walk without getting so worked up.

The last thing I want to mention is the training collars. I have to admit this was something that I had no experience with and it did give me some reservations. In our initial discussion we talked about the collars and how they are used which really helped. Overall I was just concerned how Mitch would react to having and using the collars. After three weeks of daily work I can say that he never once has cared even the slightest bit about wearing the collar, which I was so happy to see.

We worked with: Mike (initial discussion), Brenna and Josh (training) and I would not hesitate to recommend working with any of them, they were all excellent.

My wife and I want to thank you so much for helping us get trained up to do this. Mitch also wants to thank all of you, even Josh who made him work so hard 🙂 .

Thanks!
-Rockwell R

I would recommend Sit Means Sit expecially for a dog like mine which began showing reactivity as a puppy. We really wanted a dog that we could take with us camping, breweries, and other dog friendly places. We are not 100% there yet, but the changes in our dogs behaviour have been huge. The group classes are great for us, which are included. They expose my dog to several dogs that are also reactive. I am also able to get continued advice from the trainer (Josh). I am sure anyone reading this review knows this, but if not this training does use ecollars. I was not a big fan of this before the training. I am now 100% in agreement with this approach. The sensation I use on my dog is often so light, I am not able to feel it. It gives him a cue instantly which allows him to learn a behavior quickly. His recall is also excelent when on the collar and is becoming really good off it. We were even able to get him to come to us after he got into a scuffle with a Racoon.
Mike T.

Great opportunity to touch base with your dog with training. The trainers are great and understanding, and knowledgeable. My dog was very squeaky and loud now after training he’s doing great. He also used to pull me when I was walking him. Now I can take walks peacefully.
Beth M.