Sit Means Sit, Dallas

Sit Means Sit has been great for both my dog Ranger and I. I choose the 4 session boot camp for his training, they made it easy to coordinate schedules and follow up sessions. Working nights usually makes that difficult but the SMS team had no issues. The sessions were focused, organized, and as much about teaching me how to properly handle my dog as they were about training him. The weekly group classes are an added bonus especially for a dog that has some anxiety issues. I highly recommend SMS for the dog owner that wants to be involved in their pets training. Quality service all around from the SMS team. More...

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Great training. I did the 10 day immersion training and waqs very pleased with the results. My only disappointment is the level of communication and follow up was poor. I think they should have a email with a checklist on what to bring/expect beforehand, and a follow up call during the training while your dog is away for 5 days. Other then that, the trainers are very pleasant and patient and I can tell they bonded well with my dog and my pup is much more obedient. I would recommend the immersion training if you do not have a lot of free time or travel a lot. More...

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I have only been working with SMS for a few weeks now and Beau's behavior is already vastly improved. We start group training this next week so I am looking forward to even more progress! Highly recommend SMS to anyone and everyone! More...

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They show patience and dedication to our Lab. They have been thorough in their training for us as dog owners and we are thrilled with their personal touch.

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I don't have one bad things to say about this facility! They have completely out did my expectations with the training and just how much information they can give about what they plan on doing with my dog. I would definitely recommend Sit Means Sit Dallas to any and everyone looking to get their lovable pup to their goals! More...

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Sit Means Sit really has helped Max. Max my Cattle Dog / Jack Russell mix that has been going crazy whenever he saw anyone riding a bike, scooter, motorcycle or skateboard. Caitlin, Charles and the crew has and still is helping him to notice but not freak out anymore. It’s a pleasure to take him for walks now. I highly recommend Sit Means Sit. I was and still am blown away by the results. More...

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Super knowledge and caring staff.

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I don't have one bad things to say about this facility! They have completely out did my expectations with the training and just how much information they can give about what they plan on doing with my dog. I would definitely recommend Sit Means Sit Dallas to any and everyone looking to get their lovable pup to their goals! More...

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I was sceptical about the ability for them to correct the issues I was having with Roxie. After the first training session I was amazed with the training. I was concerned about the use of the collar until I put my fingers on it and it was not painful at all. My dog wanted to go back for every training and was tail wagging and excited to see the building and especially the trainers and staff. I recommend them excitedly because of their caring and nurturing attitude. Visit them and you will see it instantly!!! More...

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Sit Means Sit was the best thing I could have done for my dog.  For years I have been unable to enjoy my dog, especially when my dog took me for a walk when I wanted to spend quality time with him.  As a result, he stayed in the house or backyard, never leaving because he would not take any directions as the world revolved around him.  Several friends and family members took their dogs to this training with amazing results.  I thought I would give it a try as I did want to enjoy my dog and up to this point in his young life, there was not a lot of enjoyment going on.After two weeks of training - WOW!! My dog is in a great place now, fun to be around and I can take my dog for a walk now and lead him instead of he leading me!!  I take my dog out at least once a day and as I am getting my exercise and enjoyment, my dog is getting the same, right by my side, not wanting to stray off even when a rabbit runs by!!  This has been the most worthwhile investment I have made since obtaining my Weimaraner four years ago.  After two weeks of being home since the training concluded, my dog is now walking with me off-leash (something I never envisioned).  The staff was absolutely amazing and Carolyn is the best!!  Although everyone had a hand in Ki's training, Carolyn made him the dog he is today with the loving patience that she had with him.  During the weekly aftercare training, Ki just loves to see her!!  To all the staff of Sit Means Sit, thank you!!  You all are great and a pleasure to be with and around whenever we see you at training!! More...

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Rated highly for: Responsiveness, QualityThese trainers are amazing. Our dog was a maniac and they completely changed our lives by getting him to behave on walks. And, they trained us how to be better pet parents. More...

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Eli Vega and the staff at Sit Means Sit worked wonders with my ‘defective’ Great Dane, Athena. She was not the big lovable cuddle bug that I’ve always heard and seen them be. She was aggressive and very unruly. My husband couldn’t even sit next to me without her trying to bite. Family and grandkids had even stopped coming to visit. I was feeling very hopeless with her and even considered finding her another home. More...

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We had a great experience with our 8 month old Archie. Caitlin worked really hard to help us find the best way to work on training since he is deaf. She was very patient with him & we were able to accomplish what we needed to. More...

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If every dog in the world were trained by Tim, we can all walk around with our dogs, leash free!  Sadly that isn't the case but if you have a dog then I highly recommend Sit Means Sit San Diego.  Tim encouraged me to become the leader and handle my dog with confidence.  I've had several different trainers for my German Shepherd Dog but Tim was the most effective and in the least amount of time.  Once we completed training, we attended group classes and I will have to admit that I was very nervous about it.  However, Tim and Dee were extremely cautious and aware of each dog and the interaction with the others.  I have complete confidence in them and have enjoyed the group classes.  One really great thing is when Jack sees Tim, he wants to run to him and greet him with much affection.  He doesn't react like that to all people  so I know Tim is a good guy.  The interaction between Tim and Jack is comforting.  As soon as Jack sees Tim, he pulls me in his direction and when Tim say, "Jacky!" then Jack goes wild with affection.  Thanks for taking care of my best friend! More...

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I can't say enough good things about Sandi and SIT Means Sit Training Center in Firestone. Exactly one year ago we brought home Bear a 4 month old black lab who although was crate trained and mostly house broken was poorly socialized. After 2 weeks we considered returning him to the breeder. Instead we decided to give Sit Means Sit one last shot at training Bear. The transformation was amazing. Mind you this was our third lab so we weren't rookie's. He was always very friendly but out of control. Now a year later  he is so well behaved we can't believe it. We chose the private lessons and group training package and we would do it again in a heartbeat. Thank you Sandi! More...

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We’d taken our dog to another trainer, and our dog learned some commands, but he was inconsistent in following commands or really knowing them. Our dog is really smart and eager to do stuff, so we wanted to work on teaching him more advanced training.SO glad we found Sit Means Sit!! They were able to help firm up his commands, so he really DID understand them not just kind of understand what we wanted him to do. And he’s continued to grow. Now he’s completely Off Leash trained, not that we run him around off his leash a lot but KNOWING he’s stable and obedient off leash makes me feel safer for the JUST in Case scenarios. Very happy with the training and have also enjoyed the group training classes so our dog and us could continue to grow and improve our skills. More...

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These guys are great, all of them, safe, careful and very caring. I have had a great experience since the beginning with the staff at SMS. Love the SMS team! I would highly recommend. Eli and the trainers take the time to teach the owners proper technique, which is so helpful. They know how to handle an aggressive dog.They are very professional and friendly. More...

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Wow, Snoop and Cooper are doing SO well and learning so much. These guys are the REAL DEAL when it comes to Dog Training. I did a ton of research and ended up going with this program, and I am so glad I did . It's so much fun watching these two learn more and more. More...

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We cannot say enough good things about Sit Means Sit. When we first brought our 5 month old Belgian Malinois to Sit Means Sit we were at our breaking point with his behavior and extreme anxiety. From the moment we met the staff, we knew we found the right place. They reassured us that with patience, consistency and hard work we would walk away with a well trained and confident dog. We opted for the day train program for our dog and Caitlin has completely transformed him. Not only did Caitlin help our dog, but she also helped us better understand our dog. She equipped us with the knowledge and skills needed to continue his training at home in order to ensure his success in the program. The program has far exceeded our expectations and our dog continues to grow and develop into one of the best dogs we have owned. We are so thankful for Sit Means Sit and highly recommend to anyone looking for excellent dog trainers. More...

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I am going to SMS with my 10 month old GSD. I have seen no abuse of E-collars. Trainers check on the collars before training and during training if there seems to be a problem. My dog is very reactive and needs the e-collar. Positive reinforcement didn't work and still doesn't.The e-collar keeps her in line while she goes through her puppy phase. I am hoping repetition (we go to training twice a week) plus at home training will finally kick in and we can forego the e-collar eventually. The trainers are kind and helpful.The only suggestion I would make is to change up the weekly drills more. Some variety would be nice. More...

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Truly amazing. We are so grateful to Tim and the Sit Means Sit program. We brought our 11mo. old GSD in to see Tim, while she had the basics down, we had a few concerns. Tim was incredibly thorough with answering our questions and and explaining how the training worked and what they were working on. More...

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I have had a great experience since the beginning with the staff at SMS. We are still early on in training but the progress has been good and communication great.

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Very good service, my pup loves going here for boarding.
They take special care of all the dogs , keep them active and busy.
Overall I would recommend this place to everyone. More...

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These guys are great, all of them, safe, careful and very caring. My Italian Lagotto was a handful, not neutered either and quite active. They have helped us train him and now he is much less wild and he is much more confident in himself and able to participate in all kinds of things with other dogs. I take him for an off leash walk now in our neighborhood and out in woods/beach and he actually follows commands. They have also boarded him for up to two weeks and he always comes back happy and safe and has learned a lot from them. These people are "dog trainers extraordinaire" More...

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Best dog trainer in DFW! Courteous, encouraging and very knowledgeable. Loves his dogs and their owners. Highly recommend for the serious dog owner that is willing to put in the time with their dog.

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They were all friendly and able to calm my dog Apollo down significantly in the first 10 minutes then I was ever able to in the year I’ve had him.

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Bear LOVED boot camp at Sit Means Sit. He learned so much with Eli and all the trainers. I highly recommend them to anyone!!

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From the very beginning, we have loved Sit Means Sit. The staff are incredibly kind and knowledgeable. They not only work with your pup but they work with the owners, as well. Because of this training, we get to enjoy our pup even more!! Couldn't recommend Sit Means Sit enough! More...

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Best dog trainer in Dallas! When we rescued our puppy Montana at 6 months old, she was a complete mess. She spooked at the slightest noise, pulled at the leash constantly, tried running away, refused to get in or out of the car, and she would bark or whine all the time. She hated strangers and other dogs, cowering even at the tiniest dogs. Her anxiety was horrible. We enrolled her in the day training class. When we picked her up after her first class, I could instantly notice a difference. She was so much calmer! She listened to commands and was friendly towards dogs and strangers. With every class we could see so much improvement. After four classes, Montana is a totally different dog! Anywhere we take her, we always get compliments on how calm and obedient she is. I think the biggest benefit is how confident she is, especially around strangers and new dogs! I also cannot emphasize how wonderful Eli and the Sit Means Sit staff are. They have a wealth of experience and a true passion for dog training. When we picked Montana up after each class, Eli would spend as much time as needed explaining to us how to reinforce the concepts she learned that day. He has the utmost patience and professionalism, as well as a great sense of humor! Now we take Montana to weekly (or biweekly) group classes, where she is continuing to learn advanced training (distance commands, ignoring distractions, etc). The group classes are organized, efficient, and FUN! If you are even considering Sit Means Sit, just do it! You will not regret it. I wholeheartedly recommend their program without any reservations! More...

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Love the SMS team! I would highly recommend. Eli and the trainers take the time to teach the owners proper technique, which is so helpful. It truly is a family!

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When we adopted our dog, Butterscotch, from the rescue and she had absolutely no training. She was super stubborn and literally didn’t know how to sit, walk on a leash or any other command. A couple of weeks after we had our dog, it became apparent we needed help. After doing loads of research, we enrolled her for two weeks of training classes and needed to board her for the weekend in between. Eli and his team are amazing!!! Butterscotch learned to walk properly on a leash, sit and a few other basic commands. Understand you need to continue to practice what your dog has learned after you take them home or they will forget, but Sit Means Sit has made a huge difference for us and we would definitely recommend them!!! More...

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I know Eli Vega and his family as close personal friends. He has also trained a previous dog I owned through SMS as well as giving me my first dog, Sandy. He loves the dogs and treats them like his own! I can't say enough about how putting Tyson through training was the best gift I ever gave myself. And when I rescue another baby, I will do it again with these guys! More...

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I can't thank Tim enough. I took my 6.5 month puppy  to the 10 day boarding with Tim and 6 weeks post training he is a completely different dog. When it comes to training, you get what you pay for. Tim is a phenomenal trainer and extremely knowledgeable. I would highly recommend him to anyone! More...

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They did a great job with my dog. Sophia was very protective of me and when bark at anyone who got close to me. She also hated big dogs. Now, she is socializing with big dogs and is comfortable with people being around me. She knows a lot of commands as well. Sit Means Sit has helped so much with Sophia and is growing everyday with groups classes. More...

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We had a great experience with Sit Means Sit! Our boxer pup, Gains, was full of energy and excitement which we couldn’t seem to calm on our own. After a few day train sessions and some group classes - plus lots of work, patience and attention at home - Gains is doing awesome! He listens, stays, doesn’t jump on people anymore, walks at a heel and doesn’t pull on the leash. These are just a few of the things that sit means sit helped him with. Plus, the trainers took care to educate my husband and I just as much as Gains. After all, it’s our job to make sure he stays obedient in the years to come :). We are very pleased with his training and definitely feel it was worth the investment! More...

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Zeus, a challenging Rottweiler, was close to impossible until we were introduced to Sit Means Sit. With the expertise of Eli Vega and Jason Wesson, armed with their professional skills trained us, as well as our impossible puppie. Zeus is now seven years old, extremely well trained. Our sweet Zeus loves all dogs and all people. Thank you, Eli and Jason More...

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I took my two dogs here for training, Beebee is 4 and Sam is golden retriever that is 6. They were near impossible to walk together and never took to trails or parks because Sam got too excited and wanted a ton of attention and beebee was afraid of everything and everyone. She was very skittish and walked with her tail tucked under. now they are so well behaved and Beebee walks proud and doesn't care when bikes or runners go by. They don't go crazy when people are in the house like they used to. Eli and chandler did a great job with the girls. I was skeptical at first but once I got them home and saw the difference I was very pleased with my choice of sending them to Sit Means Sit. The extra training sessions are a great help as well since they watch you with your pet and see what needs to be tweaked. More...

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Words cannot explain the gratitude we have towards Tim. We have a year and a half mini Aussie that has always been anxious. He would bark and lunge at everything/everyone and it was impossible to take him out on walks during "normal" times. We have worked with 10 different trainers in San Diego that all told us our dog was a lost cause. Tim really knows how to communicate with dogs that have any type of issue, and gives you the tools that you need to be successful. We know we still have a long way to go with our Aussie, however, after working with Tim, we see that he is not a lost cause. To those wondering, we had our dog do a ten day board and training, and we go to his Saturday morning classes. These classes are a great way to test impulse control, and to have your dogs get out of their comfort zone, but in a controlled setting. Tim-we cannot thank you for enough! More...

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I love Sit Means Sit!! I cannot say enough good things about this training system! I learned how to communicate with my dogs and become a team!

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I tried other training companies before finding Sit Means Sit and they didn't cut it. Sit Means Sit could train my dog when others couldn't, and they also really helped me to understand the training myself. Easy 5 stars. Well worth it.

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I have had the fantastic opportunity to work with Eli with my dog.He has been instrumental in helping me not only understand the dog training principles, but also understand what my dog is trying to tell me. Great program!

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Eli is absolutely a fantastic dog trainer. We used SMS with our Doberman 3 years ago wen I swore I was gunna get rid of him bc of his bad behaviors. After training, he became a New dog who I actually love taking everywhere. He gets so many compliments on his behavior and I credit that to his awesome training! More...

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I became a client because of a dog that was deemed "un-trainable" by many Vets and other dog trainers. Expert after expert, I was told I needed to put him down because he was too severely aggressive. Thankfully, I did my research and found Sit Means Sit. SMS was the only company that was able to find the good dog in him, pull him through his issues, and save his life. More...

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Elli at Sit Means Sit gives you and your dog the five star experience. I could not be more pleased with the results as well as his kind attitude toward my dog. I have recomended him to others and know they will be just as pleased. He is the best. Four paws up. More...

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When I found Sit Means Sit, I had a lab puppy and a 3 year old shepherd mix. My lab is crazy, and she can still be that way. However now after having going through the training with my dogs and the continuous support of the group classes, both my dogs obey the first time. If I hadn't found Sit Means Sit, I very well might have had to have found a different home for my lab because of her energy level. Thankfully, we're all a happy family now. More...

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