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Sit Means Sit Dog Training - East Bay

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1 August 2022

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24 July 2022

Utterly unorganized. Poor communication. We sent our pup to the training and she came back educated to our expectations. The follow-up 1:1 sessions in Danville at Hap Magee were nothing less than frustrating. We drove from Brentwood to Danville twice for Luna's training and BOTH times we were early and had to approach the trainer 15+ minutes after our scheduled time for him to acknowledge Luna. The trainer did not know her name nor was he expecting her. In both instances the 1 trainer was working with another dog, which we didn't think was a big deal, understanding some dogs need a little extra time. When I walked up to the Sit Means Sit trainer about our scheduled time, the trainer looked uninterested and casually told us to wait for another 30 minutes for group training, not pre-group (individual) training that we were scheduled/paid for in the package deal. So disappointed in our experience. More...

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24 April 2022

We sent our two dogs, Sweetie and Wasabi, for a two week board and train. One of our dogs is particularly anxious, reactive, and stubborn and really needed more work than the other. We love our dogs and wanted to find the right fit. From scheduling, to dropping off, their communication during the two weeks, to pick up and our training review session...everyone at Sit Means Sit East Bay made us feel comfortable and we knew we had made the right choice. We couldn't feel more happy about choosing to send our pups to them. They took such great care of them and the hard work they put into training shows. I think our dogs would've hopped right back in the van with the trainer if we let them! We look forward to working more with Sit Means Sit and continuing to keep up the training! More...

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13 June 2021

I sent my reactive, anxious, 1 year old Pit Bull / German Shepard mix to a 2 week board and train and am so happy I did! My boy Ozzy has been dog reactive since he was a puppy and was never able to socialize him well because of it and was afraid to take him out on hikes or walks. I am 5ft 99 lbs and he's a tall 75 lbs so getting him to a place where we both felt confident and in control was imperative. He primarily worked with Caity and after a week she had him walking right at her heels, no leash, with other dogs in the room. I was floored!! Ozzy is so much more confident overall: he doesn't bark at the gardener or anyone that approaches the front door (this used to send him into a panic), he can be alone outside away from me totally happy (used to have major separation anxiety), and most importantly he can be around other dogs without lunging or barking AND I am prepared to handle it. I still have a lot to learn about training him but with lifelong weekly group classes available to me (at no cost!) I know we will get there. More...

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15 January 2021

BUYER BEWARE:
1. This organization misrepresents its services.
2. This organization’s training methodology is inhumane.
3. This organization will post false reviews, posing as customers.


TRAINING IS INHUMANE:
Their e-collar training methodology IS inhumane. It is aversive, which the Humane Society designates as inhumane. To me, they said it would be like a vibration. Sadly, what they use is the definition of a shock collar. Please read the Human Society’s description of inhumane practices for yourself - https://www.humanesociety.org/resources/dog-collars


REVIEWS ARE FALSE:
Pay attention to the names of reviewers listed here. Names like “Day” ore repeated. Caity Cay and Craig Wright are staff. Adam J is the owner. They leave reviews posing as customers on this and their other pages. This organization is a franchise so when you see “as seen on xyz” that’s referring to the corporate brand press, not this franchise.
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14 January 2021

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12 September 2020

We had our beautiful, a little out of control 10 month old Cocker Spaniel spend 2 weeks with Sit Mean Sit in their Modesto facility after a few positive referrals from friends etc. Our fears were it would be money misspent or we would get back a "robo" dog. What came back was still our beautiful little Cocker, better behaved, walks and listens to commands. We are now the ones that are on the training end to keep up and support the training. They sent videos almost everyday of the dog and training and have given us post training at the house. There is also the opportunity to join the training group in Danville on Sundays. More...

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24 August 2020

Based on the drunk intoxicated racial slurs of dog trainer (Joanne Thomas) that is all over social media of her attaching a military family (Vet) telling them to go back to there country shows the type of employees this organization hires. Makes me wonder if Joanne Thomas abuses the dogs of The minority customers More...

13 August 2019

Learned so much about training from Adam. The best money we ever spent on our dogs! Every day we get complimented on how well behaved our dogs are!  <br><br>The dogs love to "work" when we are training and it's become part of our daily routine! Thanks for all you do! More...

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13 August 2019

After we adopted a rescue dog, we quickly realized that we needed to get him trained. He was still a puppy and we were having no luck getting him to listen or obey. He was hyper and skittish. We selected Sit Means Sit and were very impressed with their method and results. As it turns out, Bodi is deaf and has anxiety. So Adam had a challenge on his hands and Bodi's transformation was remarkable!  As it turned out, three years later we needed training help again when Bodi started balking at getting groomed. He became aggressive with our groomer and nothing she, or we, did helped. We contacted Adam, and they solved the problem! Jessica is a great trainer and groomer on staff and she took it slow and made it palatable for him. Now he loves Jessica! In addition, they've made it very convenient to get him groomed every few weeks with Jessica. We highly recommend Sit Means Sit! More...

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7 August 2019

I want to post a HUGE thanks to Adam, Craig, Kat, Jessica and the rest of the staff at the Sit Means Sit Modesto Facility!  We are beyond pleased and grateful for their excellent training skills with our dog Marley!  We opted to use their board and train program and could not be happier that we did. Before we took Marley in for training, she was aggressive toward other dogs/people, horrible on her leash ( pulling ), terrible listener and so stubborn!  We actually had used two other dog training programs to no avail.  I saw an ad for this facility and we thought we'd give it a try.  We are so happy we did!  We received videos and texts every few days showing us Marley's progress.  We knew she was in good hands because her tail was wagging in every video!  We were amazed at her progress and by the time we picked her up she was an obedient, disciplined and eager to please dog!  We continue to use the commands and training collar just like Jessica taught us when we picked up Marley.<br>Taking her outside off leash has been AWESOME.  Knowing our dog is going to listen and not bolt in front of a car, or chase another dog, etc. is exactly what we wished for.  We 100% recommend this facility to anyone that is looking for dog training.  Thanks again! More...

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20 July 2019

Adam, his family and his staff are all amazing! My pit bull Riley absolutely loves everybody at Sit Means Sit. She has been going to training for some time now and is doing amazing! Staff is all extremely nice and get along with my dog really well! Great place to go for training or boarding! More...

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14 May 2019

I can’t put into words how proud I am of my 3 year old Japanese Akita. There is also no way I can possibly begin to express how thankful I am to Sit Means Sit dog training. The training with Sit Means Sit has definitely been life changing for us. Bear is amazing with people & does wonderful therapy work with kids. What not everyone knows is the struggle we’ve been through with his reactivity to other dogs by growling,lunging, & at times dragging me to dogs so bad I had scrapes & cuts. I would be nervous to be anywhere close to any dog & was worried he might one day hurt a dog & I would have a lawsuit or he would get put down. We love running & hiking every day so you can imagine the stress this put on me with an 85 pound ball of fluff. I thank God he never hurt a dog, but to go on a hike today & parts of the 2.7 mile trail that were narrow & have him happily walk right by my side ignoring every dog he saw was huge! He was only doing so well because he had the best training ever! We were recommended to try Sit Means Sit by my best friend who fosters kids & used them for her pit/lab rescue & had the same results. We’ve done the hike we did today since he was a puppy, but at about a year old we had to start giving him tons of space & even then he might react. I tried other training programs that only use treats & the leave it or watch commands & feel like I wasted money. I had more than one person tell me my dog was aggressive & no one could help him or I should just muzzle him. I tried everything -special harnesses, gentle leaders, socializing since puppyhood, all the puppy classes,reactive rover..my only regret is not doing the training with Sit Means Sit sooner. We did the 2 week board & train. Adam & his team have treated us like family & been very professional throughout the entire process. I could tell by the videos they sent during training Bear was in good hands & all the trainers genuinely love & care about each dog & helping the dogs & humans reach their goals. Bear came back looking great,the same happy/loving dog- just well trained & ready to take on adventures listening to me! I’m excited to be apart of the Sit Means Sit family & looking forward to the classes they offer. I encourage anyone who has read this & has a reactive dog to contact Sit Means Sit! Thanks you Sit Means Sit- Sam & Bachiko Bear (here he is posing with a smile when I told him to “place” today!) More...

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14 May 2019

I can't put into words how proud I am of my 3 year old Japanese Akita. There is also no way I can possibly begin to express how thankful I am to Sit Means Sit dog training. The training with Sit Means Sit has definitely been life changing for us. Bear is amazing with people &amp; does wonderful therapy work with kids. What not everyone knows is the struggle we've been through with his reactivity to other dogs by growling,lunging, &amp; at times dragging me to dogs so bad I had scrapes &amp; cuts. I would be nervous to be anywhere close to any dog &amp; was worried he might one day hurt a dog &amp; I would have a lawsuit or he would get put down. We love running &amp; hiking every day so you can imagine the stress this put on me with an 85 pound ball of fluff. I thank God he never hurt a dog, but to go on a hike today &amp; parts of the 2.7 mile trail that were narrow &amp; have him happily walk right by my side ignoring every dog he saw was huge! He was only doing so well because he had the best training ever! We were recommended to try Sit Means Sit by my best friend who fosters kids &amp; used them for her pit/lab rescue &amp; had the same results. We've done the hike we did today since he was a puppy, but at about a year old we had to start giving him tons of space &amp; even then he might react. I tried other training programs that only use treats &amp; the leave it or watch commands &amp; feel like I wasted money. I had more than one person tell me my dog was aggressive &amp; no one could help him or I should just muzzle him. I tried everything -special harnesses, gentle leaders, socializing since puppyhood, all the puppy classes,reactive rover..my only regret is not doing the training with Sit Means Sit sooner. We did the 2 week board &amp; train. Adam &amp; his team have treated us like family &amp; been very professional throughout the entire process. I could tell by the videos they sent during training Bear was in good hands &amp; all the trainers genuinely love &amp; care about each dog &amp; helping the dogs &amp; humans reach their goals. Bear came back looking great,the same happy/loving dog- just well trained &amp; ready to take on adventures listening to me! I'm excited to be apart of the Sit Means Sit family &amp; looking forward to the classes they offer. I encourage anyone who has read this &amp; has a reactive dog to contact Sit Means Sit! Thanks you Sit Means Sit- Sam &amp; Bachiko Bear (here he is posing with a smile when I told him to "place" today!) More...

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31 May 2018

This group sucks. Paid this guy a bunch of money for an expensive dog collar and to go to some classes. I thought he was going to help us train our dogs but he did not. Just took the money and ran. Don't join this place More...

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10 February 2018

My lab Ellie went through a 2 week board and train with Adam and his team. When we picked her up she was like a new dog! She went from being an over excited and stubborn dog to an obedient dog. She's still the same loving lab we dropped off, just now she listens to us. We got updates via videos and his team has vowed to be available whenever we need advice. Thank you to Adam and his team, we highly recommend Sit Means Sit.<br><br>Over A month later Update:<br>I am in shock as to how much my dog listens to me know. She actually seems more attached and loving as well. Adam and his team have fulfilled their promise on staying committed to us as lifetime members. I can't wait to see how much more she will learn. More...

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20 January 2018

Sit Means Sit is by far the best trainers out there! I can't say enough about Adam. He really knows how to help you build an amazing relationship with your dog. He is extremely dedicated to helping you get the best out of your pup! I highly recommend sit Means Sit East Bay! More...

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19 January 2018

Sit Means Sit is a fantastic program.  Thanks to them not only does my dog listen to me but we have a much better relationship.  Before just taking my dog for a walk was a chore, now we go on adventures we woud never have dreamed of doing before. More...

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18 January 2018

Adam and his staff are top notch trainers and business owners. I highly recommmend them

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18 January 2018

We sent our dog Fluke to be trained for the two week program. Adam kept us up to date with pictures and video.  Fluke was doing so well that we decided on an additional week of training.  Fluke weighs about 60 lbs, muscular, powerful, and black as night.  When people come to the park with their chihuaha or papillon, they are horrified to see Fluke running off-leash.  I could be 100 yards away, if I yell sit, he sits.  If I yell come, he comes to me, immediately.  The dog that most people would fear on sight, has become a goodwill ambassador.  Everyone comments on how well behaved he is. A large dog could be a liability.  With the training that Fluke has received, he has a much better quality of life, and we have a lot less to worry about. Totally worth the money. Fluke was always a good dog, but because of the training he is a great dog. The other good thing that shows how good Adam is, the fact that Fluke  is always  so happy to see Adam; as much as, we are thrilled with the results of Fluke's training, it is clear Fluke really enjoyed it too. More...

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7 January 2018

We put our 1 year old German Sherpard, Buster, in the 3 week training program. Adam came to our house and picked him up and brought him back after 3 weeks of training. We received videos of the training during that time. When he came home, we were amazed at the results.  This is our 3rd German Shepard, but he was unlike our others. He was out of control, attacking us and seemed like he wanted to attack children. We tried other training classes and they were not effective. This has been the best investment, Buster is now in our control &amp; we are confident now taking him out in public. At first, my husband didn't think this program would work, but it did. If you have a dog at any age that you can't control, I would highly recommend Adam and his team, they are awesome! Thank you to Adam &amp; Kat and all the others that love our Buster! More...

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2 January 2018

Adam and his team transformed my German Shepherd Riley into a well behaved and happy dog.  I used to dread walking Riley because he would lunge and bark at every dog that walked by.  Now we can walk or hike off leash for miles and I'm confident he will behave and recall.  It's given us so much more freedom and Riley can accompany me to more places.  I also love the boarding services Adam offers.  I appreciate the pick up and drop off and like knowing he is safe and getting exercise while I'm away. More...

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2 January 2018

We have had dogs all of our adult lives. They are just like our children, all with different personalities and energy levels. Our Bull Mastiff passed away in October 2016 at 7 years old. We were used to a mellow BIG dog!   <br><br>In June, we adopted our 4 month old Cane Corso, Immani. Whoa!  We forgot about all the energy puppies have. She is very smart and quickly learned the basic obedience lessons. I got her to a good point but needed help with refining her obedience. Our friends had a great experience with Sit Means Sit and recommended them for that final training refinement. <br><br>We met with Adam and were impressed with the philosophy and watched a few of the dogs during their training session. He demonstrated the control collar and it is basically a TENS unit and buzzes but not shocking. We shared our goal of having a disciplined dog so that she would be able to go everywhere with us and be part of the family instead of a job for the family. He stressed that SMS will provide a framework and that we will have to continue the training for a long time after her initial training during her boot camp!  We knew it will be lifelong learning for all of us!  We signed up and dropped her off<br><br>Forward three weeks later....when we met her again, she was different...calmer and more attentive. Kat gave us our sign out training and off to home we went.  It was work to learn OUR new routine and control words. We have been working every day and Immani is disciplined but still rips it up when she is given the "break!" Command.  <br><br>We followed up with the group lesson one week later and saw the perseverance philosophy at work and learned how our new commands help with agility training.   I was impressed with how clean the   boarding and inside training facilities are. It was great to work with out her families at various stages of training.  We will definitely be taking advantage of the group lessons!<br><br>In summary,  Adam, Kat, and Summer at SMS are professional and realistic. It is an investment in your pet and sanity!  We went in looking for the tools to train our Cane Corso and feel we have them now. The control collar and 5 command words really work well!  Our whole family is getting the hang of training  Immani and in the past 2 weeks, we have noticed a tremendous change in her demeanor and attention and she is really a pleasure to be around!  We look forward to a great relationship and helping Immani achieve her potential! More...

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29 December 2017

Lucy is a great pawfriend!  She's an American Bull dog weighing in @ 93lbs.  She doesn't have the almighty energy of a lab, but she can be stubborn like a Mule.  Sit Means Sit boot camp dog training helped her refine her skill sets.  She is a better dog for going thru their program and I am a better human for learning to work with her in group classes.  Sit Means Sit has made our companionship bond greater.  Thanks Adam and crew. More...

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23 December 2017

Adam and his team worked wonders on my lab Ellie. She stayed with them for 2 weeks to help us lay a solid foundation and we are so amazed and thankful at what we saw upon pick up. Thank you to Adam and his team, would highly recommend. More...

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29 November 2017

It’s only going on the second week of training and the trainers have done an amazing job. I highly recommend this service and will tell everyone I know looking for dog training.

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25 September 2017

Sit means sit is top notch and I would never go anywhere else. The staff was very helpful and extremely knowledgeable. If you are looking for your dog to be obedient this is where you want to go. I highly recommend them and will bring my next dog here for sure. More...

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25 September 2017

We brought our 10 month old German shepherd, Vader to Adam, Kat, and thier crew for a two week boarding and training. We could not be happier with the results. What sets these people apart from other trainers are the little things. #1. They sent us weekly videos of his progress. #2. Upon picking him up, they spent their own time training US on how to continue to train our pup. I really felt that Kat in particular took a personal stake in our boys training. More...

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25 September 2017

We brought our 10 month old German shepherd, Vader to Adam, Kat, and thier crew for a two week boarding and training. We could not be happier with the results. <br>  What sets these people apart from other trainers are the little things.  <br>#1. They sent us weekly videos of his progress. <br>#2. Upon picking him up, they spent their own time training US on how to continue to train our pup. <br>  I really felt that Kat in particular took a personal stake in our boys training. More...

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24 September 2017

Sit means sit is top notch and I would never go anywhere else. The staff was very helpful and extremely knowledgeable. If you are looking for your dog to be obedient this is where you want to go. I highly recommend them and will bring my next dog here for sure. More...

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17 August 2017

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17 August 2017

Great training! Great staff! You can't go wrong with Sit Means Sit.

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17 August 2017

Where to start, this is a great investment for not only your dog but for you as a dog owner. My husband and I just recently got a Husky puppy, yes I know why would we get a husky they're crazy high maintenance and horrible dogs. This is what we heard from everyone! Huskies are independent dogs known for escaping, running, pulling, and every other dog owners worst fear. I began immediately looking into dog trainers who had experience with huskies. That's when I found Sit Means Sit. We decided to send our 5 Month old Husky puppy to training thinking the sooner he began the better. This was a life saver. Everyone who knew my wild puppy before can not believe what he looks like now. It was impossible for me to walk him without my husband at the young age of 4 months because he was pulling me so hard. The three weeks were extremely long on us, but the reward is totally worth it. Ruger was returned to us on Saturday and has been amazing. My dog that pulled me down the street, now walks calmly next to my side without a leash. If you know someone with a husky this is almost impossible to do. But it is not, because Sit Means Sit gave my dog the independence he deserved and the confidence to us that our dog will behave off leash. Ruger comes when called and is doing AMAZING with his training so far. We just got back from a vet visit for his heart guard and he did great with all the distractions, even the vet techs commented on how great his behavior and skills were. If you are looking to give your dog the freedom of walking off leash and your mind some ease about if your dog will listen this is it. Adam and his team were absolutely phenomenal with updates and have been there to answer any questions we have had since. I cannot thank Adam and his team enough. Thank you for taking our wild husky that everyone said could never be off leash and defying the odds. I will recommend this company to anyone I know looking for top notch dog training. More...

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16 August 2017

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16 August 2017

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16 August 2017

Best trainers around! I would highly recommend them!

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16 August 2017

Wouldn't take my dog to anyone else, these guys are amazing!

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16 August 2017

Sit Means Sit was the greatest decision we ever made with our dogs. Highly recommended.

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16 August 2017

They are the best! You will be so glad you took your dog to them.

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16 August 2017

I have irrefutable evidence to prove that they are at fault and they refuse to take any accountability.  It's not bullying- it is me trying to protect people from having their pets harmed.   Adam and Elora are the ones with morally suspect behavior- they claim to take such great care of the dogs and yet my dog comes back with neck injuries/infections and fleas.  They claim to offer cash or credit card payment yet I have video and documented evidence where it is clearly stated to us that they only take cash.  They gave me a training collar without an instruction guide and never told me to take it off or move it. They never checked in with us despite saying they would.   They promised to return my dog's bed and they never did (and I doubt they ever gave it to her to use).   Wouldn't you expect good dog trainers to follow up with you if you had paid them $3,465 in cash?????  And you would most certainly expect them to give you all pertinent documentation, and return any assets that you had given to them for your dog.<br><br>I did a legal search and there have been hundreds of cases filed against Sit Means Sit across the United States for dogs being injured by their collars so I am NOT the only one.  And I am not just upset about the injuries caused by the collar, I am upset about how these people treated my dog and continue to deny accountability.  The IRS and the city of Modesto will hopefully prevent them from harming others.<br><br>PS- they have a lawyer with a questionable background and it's funny that they call me the bully when they are the ones that sent me a cease and desist request.  I had several reputable lawyers review their letter and tell me that it's all just baseless scare tactics.  These are barbaric people.<br><br>Update to latest updated reply :<br><br>Your business and credit background show that you are not in good financial standing. <br><br>My lawyer said I'd have to take you to small claims court and then I'd have to hire someone for the collection and then because your finances are poor I'd never get payment. That's why I haven't filed. <br><br>As mentioned I have text messages and video recordings as evidence to refute everything you state. You never told me all the things you claim you did. <br><br>My vet also clearly stated that the infection on Tama's neck was about two weeks old which means the injury started when she was in your care. <br><br>We didn't contact you during her recovery because our lawyer (seeing your earlier nonchalant reply about the fleas) said you would do nothing but aggravate us while Tama was in recovery and her full recovery was more important. <br><br>Then you threaten me with a cease and desist that is completely unfounded. And I didn't reply because it was completely preposterous and thus not worth replying to. Just shows what kind of business you run and how horrible you are with dogs and customers. <br><br>PS You shouldn't imply to your customers on your website that you're in Danville because you're in Modesto.  That's called fraud. More...

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19 July 2017

We signed up our "younger" (9 year old) dog with sit means sit to reign in some negative behaviors had been escalating since a move.  We also wanted to prepare her for a life without our other dog, who is 15 and showing the signs of a good long life.  We had tried a few other trainers and methodologies and hadn't yet found the right fit.  The more trainers we tried, the more anxiety our dog developed.  Once we met with Adam, we could tell that we found the right "fit".  He wasn't pushy with correcting her behaviors and emphasized the importance of making compliance her "choice."  At the same time, he helped us make her comfortable being uncomfortable to help address her fear aggression.  Although she still has a long road ahead, we have seen a noticeable change in her behaviors. She seems genuinely happy to learn and practice her commands, and I have never seen her so excited to jump in the car on the way to the park or to show us what she has learned.  We have used Sit Means Sit boarding in hopes that more contacts will help her feel more and more comfortable in different environments and with different people and animals.  I could not be more pleased with the progress.  They have also gone out of their way to make our older dog comfortable while boarding.  Thank you Adam, Brittany and the entire Sit Means Sit team for being so wonderful with our precious puppies. More...

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14 July 2017

Warning, this is my Sappy Saturday story!   We're having a second chance at happiness with our beloved dog Nova, and we wanted to share how this became possible. <br>The backstory ........ the words I'd use to describe the past 11 years with her,  all have four letters.  So we'll start with her name which has 4 characters.  Then there's LOVE, which our family has a boatload of for this special dog.   We've got HOPE, 'cause that's what we felt much of the time.....hope that we could  learn the skills to help her change her negative behaviors.   Hope that we could manage her responsibly outside of our home.    Or naively, hope that her problems would magically just disappear.    Sadly, the awful feeling of HATE was also thrown in the mix when she was extra challenging.   <br>She's caused us heartache, anxiety and tremendous expense.   Sometimes we didn't know how long we could live this way.  AND THEN......Trina suggested we bring Nova to SIT MEANS SIT.  Amazing facility.  Amazing owners and amazing staff.   And guess what....old dogs CAN learn new tricks!   Now Nova's actually the dog we always wanted!   She's the dog that gets to go places with us!  She's the dog that we hurry home to!    She's the dog that requires when I do a hotel search I choose the filter showing:  Pets allowed.  She's the dog that brings more fun to our over FOUR decades of marriage!<br>Our family is eternally and enthusiastically grateful to SIT MEANS SIT  and Trina for bringing about the big changes.  We wouldn't have believed it possible. We were tired of all the training and systems meant to help her but didn't.   We were  tired of knowing that we weren't getting it right for Nova.  But just goes to show, if you keep at it long enough, there may be a way!   Those of you who know our story, are likely shaking your heads in amazement.  We're shocked and beyond delighted ourselves.   To celebrate Nova's 11th birthday and "new beginnings", we gave her a surprise party a few days ago on our boat complete with  birthday cake, candles, gift and food.  She's still trying to kill her new toy and get the squeeky thingy out.  :)   She frolicked all day with us and seemed to particularly enjoy the wind in her hair and swimming in the lake and fetching sticks.  And there are LOTS of sticks in Shasta Lake!<br>I can tell you, we enjoy laughing with Nova so much more than grimacing.  We enjoy spending our days WITH her so much more than around her.  We enjoy the training that we are determined to keep up with.   We enjoy all the tussling and hugging.   We are bewitched with Nova, and this is a good life.  With a good dog.<br> So there you go, an overdose of sappiness.  Picture taking likely to continue as we have more adventures with Nova. More...

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7 July 2017

I have 1 year old German Shepard ( Fred ) . He needed some structured training. The trainers with Sit Means Sit were outstanding! !!!  I put my Shepard in a three week training program . When I picked him up, I did not recognize my dog! He was very disciplined and obedient ! but  still the big goofy dog I love! The trainers did a fantastic job with Fred!  They provided the structure to help Fred develop the skills to be obedient<br>but also have  him  the confidence to want to please his owner, me! They took great care of my Shepard (Fred)  and truly took the time to see what his personality was to guide him along his road to success!!!  If you are looking for a trainer to develop the full potential of your dog, this is the group to call! Sometimes the hard part is seeing if you can train your dog like the trainer! ! This group also offers great support to the owners!!!! They are very good about answering questions and providing follow up training for YOU! That is the best part!!!  If you succeed as the owner, so will your dog! More...

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8 June 2017

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8 June 2017

Not sure where to start. Awesome people, awesome training program, awesome training outcome, awesome people to work with, and the list goes on. Sit Means Sit changed my life and I would recommend it to anyone. 10/10!!! More...

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2 April 2017

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29 March 2017

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16 February 2017

If you are looking for great trainers that care about both you and your fur baby you have come the right place. Sit Means Sit East Bay is fantastic I wouldn't go anywhere else!

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15 February 2017

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8 February 2017

Amazing results.  Highly recommended.  Our 1 year old Golden Retriever ("Cobie") was a fun, high-energy dog but had a bad habit of running down the street totally out-of-control (usually with me running after him, leash in my hand, hopelessly calling for him. )  We have 2 other dogs plus 4 young kids so were getting exhausted trying to train Cobie using our own methods.    I also wanted to avoid the crisis, vet bills, and heartbreak if Cobie got hit while running down the street in traffic.     <br><br>Adam came to our house and explained the Sit Means Sit approach.  He also brought the remote training collar which is essential in the method.  He was thorough and patiently answered all our questions.  We enrolled Cobie for a 3 week program during which Adam sent regular updates and videos of his progress.   At the end of the three week program, I picked up Cobie at the park, received some basic coaching from Adam, and immediately started using the commands and remote/collar.  <br><br>I was absolutely amazed at Cobie's transformation.   Every morning I now look forward to walking (or running) with Cobie off leash.   Using the "Come" command I have high confidence that he will stay next to my left knee or come when called - even from long distances.    The "Place" command is very useful in our house when we need to separate dogs at feeding time or when guests come over.    And, "Sit" really does mean "Sit" when applied using this method.   Very happy and proud of Cobie as well.  <br><br>Consistent use and practice with the commands and collar have been important keys to our success.  But, it all started with Adam and the Sit Means Sit program which I would HIGHLY recommend to anyone and will use again if we ever get another dog in the future. More...

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