Sit Means Sit

I have to say at first I wasn't sure my my stubborn 3 yr old maltipoos could be trained. To my disbelief in only 5 days both my pups have transformed right before my eyes. Here's proof in this photo. My male dog Rocco is sitting right beside another dog and could care less. Before the  training he would of been grawling & barking uncontrollably. My dogs are so much more behaved and listen than I could ever asked for. Thank you Ashley, Whitney & Miguel for all the time you have put into training my fur babies. More...

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Took my 5 month old male pit bull, Smoke to them and I am very pleased with the results! The training has resulted in a more well behaved, enjoyable addition to our family. Thank you!

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This place has worked wonders with our busy puppy! He’s very well behaved now and still just as happy as when we dropped him off. He knows commands. Follows instructions and is just such a joy to be around. They are truly loving people and I wouldn’t think of sending our next pup anywhere else. More...

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Another great experience with SMS. We have used Sit means Sit twice now. It was 8 years apart but still great service, great trainers and a well mannered dog in the end. We had a high strung puppy that was terrorizing my older dog and also my youngest daughter. We started out with the puppy group class to get the basics of having a puppy in the house again. It was a great overview and foundation to start from. But it wasn’t enough for little Sophie so we signed her up for the 15 day board and train. It was wonderful. Gemma and her staff treated Sophie like she was their own. They sent photos and videos to show her progress along the way. When we picked her up I was amazed out how well behaved this puppy was. She knows so many commands and is no longer terrorizing the family. We still train with her a few times a day to keep building on this foundation and she is doing so great. Thanks to the team for taking care of Sophie and training a well mannered, happy dog. More...

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This is the second time that I have used Sit Means Sit to train my dog. This time it was a rambunctious puppy that had no manners and was terrorizing my 9yr old dog and 10yr old daughter. So we opted to start out early with the puppy group glass to get her acquainted with other dogs and people. We followed that up with the 15 day board and train. Gemma and her staff are just wonderful. They really know how to train your dog in a fun way that leaves them with many commands and a happy dog. I feel like they treated her just like their own pup. Constantly sending me videos and pictures of her progress while she was gone. They took the time once we picked her up to review the commands and what we need to do as parents to keep the training going at home. In addition, they are going to teach my daughters so the whole family can participate. We also chose to board our older dog towards the end to really incorporate the two. If you are looking to have a well trained dog that is fully integrated into your family and enjoys the training, this is the place for you. Thanks Gemma and staff, this has been a great and so happy with the results. Darin, I appreciate you. More...

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We absolutely loved our experience with Sit Means Sit! Our doodle Freddie came home a completely different dog than we dropped off. He is listening really well and learned so much!! More...

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Sit Means Sit did a phenomenal job training our dog to obey and calming down her excitable nature.

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Very happy with results.

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Our border collie/Australian shepherd mix was a great dog but occasionally bolted when off leash and came dangerously close to getting pancaked by a car. After 15 days at SMS, he is under total voice command, doesn't pull on his leash, and is extremely well-behaved in public. It's great for him because we can take him just about anywhere dogs are allowed. He's much happier overall because that means less time away from us. We had our first private training at our house and look forward to starting group classes soon. The staff is great and they kept in touch regularly via the customer portal to let us know how he was doing. More...

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I have a Great Pyrenees mix and he was a handful. He is a completely different dog now. The staff here are excellent, and they have been very helpful and knowledgeable. I would recommend them to anyone.

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Our 1 year old puppy is a great dog but really needed help with come, stay, off etc. We ended up doing the 1 week boot camp training. Our puppy stayed there and when he came home, I couldn't believe how well he was doing! This training is so great because it truly doesn't end after the boot camp. Chris, our trainer, has been so great checking in with us to see how Remy is doing, he responds quickly if I have a question and was so good about changing our training session to our house because we were feeling unsure about how we were doing things. He came over this afternoon and worked out the issues we were struggling with. Remy did great!We are looking forward to the group sessions and whatever else our puppy needs. We are VERY happy with Sit Means Sit! More...

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Great with my pup.

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Good training. Super kennel facilities, Outstanding People.

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My Great Pyranees has become an off leash dog thanks to sit means sit.

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Everyone is amazing here. My dogs enjoy going to class!

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Andy went back for a visit and loved it.

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Yes, the training is pricey but it worked for my dog. I saw immediate behavior improvement after the first private session. After the second session my groomer commented about how much more calm and relaxed my dog was when she worked with him. The place board is a great tool to use at home to reinforce the onsite training. More...

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This place and the team here are awesome. They do an excellent job of training you and your dog!  They took our 6 month old puppy with all the puppy bad habits, and turned him into a well behaved dog who can go anyplace with us. That was our objective and they exceeded expectations. Now I'm not worried about him running away, getting into trouble or getting hurt by uncontrolled circumstances. They have continuing education and pack walks that you should definitely take advantage of. They are there for you for the life of your dog. More...

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I am at a camping rally this week and I cannot thank Linda and all of the trainers at Sit Means Sit, enough for the work they  have put in with Rocky and help they have given me to help him gain confidence and focus. Before we left, I had some concerns that he still would have a hard time with all of the people and the tons of dogs we would encounter but he has done better, here, than I have seen him do anywhere. He has rocked it going off leash, to the point I am not sure he has had the leash on since we arrived. He has been social (yes, actually social) with both people and dogs and when he gets nervous, he has been mostly, automatically looking right at me for direction. These are exactly the results I was hoping to see. He has been one of everyone's favorite dogs at the camping rally and I have had several folks ask where I took him for training. I cannot tell you how much fun he is having, here...and how he will miss his life, here in the country.Thanks, again, for the work you have poured into him! More...

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I enrolled my Yorkie Nitro in the 2 week board and training- should have done it WAY MUCH SOONER! He is doing so much better- he’s a lot calmer and is actually listening to me! While he was in the board and training I received a health report every day. They also sent photos and videos to show how he was progressing. I’m very familiar with Sit Means Sit so I’m not the least bit surprised of how well Nitro is doing. I also know that it’s not hocus Pocus and he’s trained and that’s it. It is now up to ME to follow through and continue to enforce and to implement what he learned every day and to expand on his training as well. If you’re tired of being a part of the pack and want to be the PACK LEADER - you need to call Sit Means Sit!! #sitmeanssit More...

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We have German Shepherd puppy that we decided to do the board training. .She was originally supposed to be there for 2 weeks but on the day I was supposed to go get her, my sister informed me they were not satisfied with her progress and wanted to keep her another week. I was really bummed but I was also really impressed with that. The best part is they didn't charge us. I have always known they are really good at what they do.but the fact they did that shows me where their heart is!!❤ Every day they sent a report card and either a picture or video. If you ever need obedience training for your dog, I highly recommend them ❤ #sitmeanssit More...

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Oh my goodness, I dont even know where to start.The shock collar lol. Like most pet parents who refuse to hurt their babies, I was absolutely against the collar. I believe you could train your dog with love not fear. After my consultation, I still felt iffy about the collar so, i allowed them to test it on me. Sounds crazy but if it hurt me, it would hurt them. It didn't hurt at all! The way he put it "you could use anything to mistreat a dog ex. A newspaper, a leash etc. It all depends on HOW you use it" which makes sense, the collar isnt used to scare your pup, it's a way of getting their attention. (Which comes in handy if your baby is anything like mine and loves to run in the street -_-) i ended up signing up my two 7 month old dobermans for their 10 day training :) BEST DECISION EVER! 10 days without my babies was pretty hard but I recieved photos and lots of videos :). THE COLLAR WAS NOT THE ONLY THING THEY USED TO TRAIN. They used the leash, praise, and treats! My babies came back with SO much knowledge and discipline. They loved their trainer Chris. You could tell Chris truly cared about our pups. He had nothing but good vibes. Needless to say, sit means sit did an awesome job! We totally plan on going to the group training and being consistent with all the puppies have learned so we could ease of the collar later on in the future. More...

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Sit Means Sit is totally changing my relationship with my dog (Blitzen) and giving me peace of mind plus lowering my daughter's anxiety.  Blitzen is a Maltese-Mix rescue from Korea and is a sweet dog.... to me. Unfortunately , when he became comfortable in our family he started barking at everyone, barking at any noise , scratching  at the front door , barking and going nuts in the car , barking at people 2 blocks away when in the car , going nuts around other dogs, jumping around in the car and just being straight out uncontrollable. (Dangerous) The worse part was when he started attacking my teenage daughter at least 3-5 times per day when in my presence.... Literally biting her . He seems to feel that he must protect me  because when they are home alone they are best friends. This causes major angst in our home life . In fact it totally sucks ‼ I decided on choosing the 10 day program where Sit Means Sit literally would pick Blitzen up and Train him in their facility in Huntington Beach. I have to say during this time I totally missed him but it was a nice break. Our trainer ,Kyle , sent a couple of videos a week apart which was nice to see Blitzen's new routine and that he was listening and applying . On dropping Blitzen back at home ... Kyle taught My daughter and I the ropes of working with Blitzen .  I spent plenty of time each day reenforcing what Blitzen was taught and training myself to follow through for the best result for our family ( mainly to deeply instill the commands and make sure he was listening and obeying . ) Today we went to the Sit Means Sit facility and trained there .  Blitzen was so distracted with me sitting on the sidelines and ignoring him basically . He was barking , whining, wanting to run straight to me .... we kept with all the instruction that Kyle feed us and finally Blitzen started behaving ‼‼. Thank the Lord... no one wants a unruly, bossy, stubborn dog . My daughter and I still have lots of training to do to help Blitzen realize it's better to behave than be a jerk.  I am just so happy in my soul that we chose to work with Sit Means Sit because they go through all the tough areas and help us to stick to the plan of consistent training for the best outcome . More...

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Great place to train you and your dog

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Patrick was my first contact with Sit means Sit. He came to my house, met with my Bernadoodle Lulu and me. I was taken with his sincere nature and confidence in the program. This was my first experience (and I've owned many dogs) with a big commitment of board and training. Lulu definitely came home dramatically changed for the better and we are continuing with sessions to fine tune her even more! The commitment of all the trainers has exceeded my expectations in every way. Kyle, Maddie and Patrick you have all been amazing! Definitely worth the investment. More...

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Just finished 3rd private lesson with Molly , my golden retriever. Can't say enough good about our experience at SMS. Jacob's knowledge and professionalism is the best. He understood exactly what I am looking for in training and showed me how to accomplish my goals.Looking forward to group training Thank you Jacob and thank you Sitmeans sit More...

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I am a returning customer to SMS. About 5 years ago, my dog Maggie had become so aggressive towards other dogs, even her own housemate dog, that something had to be done. I enrolled her in SMS's immersion program. It worked wonders and her aggression became manageable. Maggie has since crossed over the rainbow bridge, and I have recently adopted Meadow, a 3-year old boxer mix. I decided that the first thing Meadow & I needed to do was enroll in SMS so they could get us started with good manners & behavior habits. We did the 3 session day training program. Pre training, i had leash burns on my hands from all the jerking and pulling. Now, just 3 weeks later, she is an absolute joy to walk. We are now enjoying group classes. In group, with the guidance of SMS's patient & knowledgeable trainers, you gain confidence and it's a great way to spend quality time with your dog. SMS is not cheap, but they are worth every penny. More...

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Love it best decision I ever made

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We have had a wonderful experience with the Sit Means Sit training staff and facility. The entire staff has been fantastic. We met Patrick when he came to our home to explain their program to us. He brought Scooby to show us what can be done. Our Lab puppy Summer watched intently as  Scooby happily went thru his paces. We signed up for the 1 week boarding program, and went to the puppy preschool classes taught by Sam. She was wonderful with our Summer and all of the other dogs. Then Blake came to pick Summer up for her boarding, he was kind and patient and answered all our questions while he introduced himself to Summer. We were lucky enough to have Sam assigned to Summer while she was there, and she sent us some wonderful updates on Summer's progress with pictures and videos. She's back home now and making great progress with personal training from Sam. We would highly recommend this program and trainers for anyone searching for dog training. Special thanks to Patrick and Sam. Kerry, Karen, Johne and Summer More...

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We have our newest edition to the family - our sweet fur baby Chloe taking the puppy training course and it’s been amazing! ! Sit means sit and it’s awesome trainers have given us the knowledge and confidence with her knowing we are training her the best way! Highly recommend Sit means Sit Atlanta and plan on furthering her training with them!! More...

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This is long over-due, I wish I had used Sit Means Sit sooner. When my French Bulldog was 1.5 years old she started having separation anxiety. We were never able to get her to crate train. No matter what she did, she would poop, pee and rip things up in the crate. When we left her out she would rip up our carpet. I had a friend that SWORE by Sit Means Sit and after spending a fortune on doggie daycare I decided to finally give them a call. We sent our French Bulldog to the 10 day board and train and she came back so well behaved. I'm not going to lie, we were a little nervous that her loving and outgoing personality would be changed because of the collar training. Let me be the first to say, it didn't change at all!! She came back just the same loving dog with better manners. Sit Means Sit also got her crate trained!!! We walk her off leash at our apartment and are constantly being told "your dog walks better off the leash than all the dogs on a leash here."For example, just this week a small child did not ask to pet her, we weren't paying attention because she was under our table at a restaurant. Our dog sat down when the little girl came at her and allowed the child to pull her ears, poke her in the face and kiss her face without moving an inch. We just recently got a 10 week old corgi and have already enrolled her in Puppy Training to be followed with a two 5 day board and trains. Patrick at Sit Means Sit was very helpful in finding the best package so that we can ensure that our Corgi is as well behaved as her older sister. We enjoy taking them EVERYWHERE with us and it makes us proud when people compliment how well behaved they are. I would highly recommend Sit Means Sit and would recommend calling sooner rather than later. My biggest regret was letting our Frenchie go for so long before making the call. More...

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Hmmmmmmmm. What do I say.... My GF and I rescued a shar pei puupy back in Oct 2018 dog aggressive disobedient knew no commands we agreed to hire on sit neans sit. It's currently April 2019 and if she didn't progress any further I would be pleased. With that said . best dog training facility and trainers in OC hands down. Every trainer is committed to excellence. There is no dog that this team can't handle. Don't wait. Ever been thinning about this kind of trainer for fido this is the place. More...

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It is difficult to find the words to explain how amazing this experience has been for us and our fur baby Jacob.  We rescued Jacob at 8 weeks old and were not sure how to handle a larger breed dog (we believe he is a Pointer mix).  We contacted Sit Means Sit based on reviews and after our initial consultation we made the decision to enroll Jacob in their Board and Train program and full year of training assistance.  Jacob, today, has returned home from his second week of Board and Train and I cannot explain how amazing this experience has been.  I can walk with Jacob without a leash for 2-3 miles 3-4 times a week without being afraid that he will run or be distracted by other dogs or humans.  He listens and is easily controlled.  We could not have asked for more. It is a total commitment not only on their part but on ours as well.  Sit means sit has built the foundation (thank you Kyle for the comparison) and we will build the rest of the structure.  Every person we have had the pleasure of communicating with has been nothing but professional, real and kind.  There is nothing fake about this program.  We know that our Jacob will listen, behave, be safe and happy forever thanks to the training and love he received from Sit Means Sit!!!  You ALL are amazing!!!  Keep up the good work not only for the fur babies but for their human counterparts!!!  We LOVE you!!! More...

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Neno is my day being trained

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Palmer has been through 3 private lessons and 2 group classes and is a different dog.

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We just had our 7 month old Bernedoodle Lola trained by Sit Means Sit and couldn't be happier with the results. It was getting to the point where we were dreading taking her for walks because of leash pulling and her constant jumping up on people we would meet along the way. That is all in the past! She now heels, sits, comes on command, stays, places, and no longer jumps on people! We take her everywhere with us now and enjoy our time with her! Thanks to her trainer Chris and all the staff at SMS! More...

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I love everyone at Sit Means Sit. They have, and are still, helping me to have two trained and well behaved dogs. They go above and beyond to make sure you get all the help that's needed, even with things non training related. Like Jessie managing to put eardrops into my not very cooperative Shar Pei's ears!!! They were also the first to notice that my puppy had a problem with his hips for which he is now receiving treatment. A great place to go to have our dogs and us as doggy parents trained! More...

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We are extremely happy with the entire experience. It was IMPOSSIBLE to take our dog anywhere, or on walks. He'd attack other dogs (even a Great Dane! ) and lunge, pull, wall-fight, eat poop, etc. it was really unpleasant and we considered giving him away.Then we found Sit Means Sit.I was stressed that it would be too expensive, and while it's not cheap, ask yourself how much would you spend each day to have a calm, obedient, and responsive dog? Once I thought about it like that, it was a no-brainer.We sent our dog, Fox, to stay for ten days, and he came back infinitely more confident, snuggly, obedient and happy.That's one thing we didn't expect: this would make our dog obviously more happy.The entire staff was great, thoughtful, kind and informative. Sam did a wonderful job with him. She was empathetic, kind and very good at what she does. Patrick was our first point of contact and he was superb and really made you feel like you could change your dog's life.The home visit with Kyle was also very helpful. He helped us reestablish some commands and made it very fun and enjoyable.Overall, I would very highly recommend this service. More...

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I have been really impressed with Sit Means Sit! I have a German Shepherd puppy and he was a handful to say the least. His behavior has improved greatly with the help of the trainers and group classes at Sit Means Sit. I would highly recommend them and the trainers are all very helpful and answer my questions with solutions and tips that work wonderfully! More...

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Our 7 month old golden retriever, Sophie, had become an obnoxious teenager. This is our 7th dog and have always had an adult dog around the new puppy. This time we had to train without the help of another dog and it was a challenge. 1 week of boot camp turned her around and the group classes have been invaluable. Sophie is 1 year old in a couple of weeks and a sweet dog. Obviously she is still a pup and needs exercise and attention, but it's a piece of cake with what they taught all of us. Highly recommend this company and program. More...

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First off Sit Means Sit is amazing!!! They offer a lifetime training!! And YES ITS LIFETIME! It's a commitment if you want to train your dog! They are so supportive and helpful with our dog Noah! They have walked along side is through this journey! Clay is an amazing trainer along with everyone else we have trained with us to help Noah our cute dog. I want to let others know of our gratitude to Sit means Sit!!! They truly More...

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Our pup has been a nightmare outdoors ever since she was old enough to start going on walks - pulling, barking, no focus or attention on us. We had used two other trainers/companies prior to Sit Means Sit that weren't a good fit for what Stella needed. We were referred her through two different people and are so glad we followed through. We put Stella in the 10 day board and train and she came back a different dog (in a good way!). She wasn't perfect tho, and the trainers were proactive with setting up training sessions at our house with us. Once they were comfortable with where she was, we began group classes. She was moved into the reactive dog class because of her lack of confidence made her react towards other dogs, so we work on her focus and confidence in this class. Since going twice a week we've seen a HUGE improvement with her. It's not easy, but she's worth it. I would recommend SMS and all of the trainers at this facility! More...

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We took our Cane Corso, who name is Diesel to Sit Means Sit in DOUGLASVILLE. We got Diesel @ 8mnths and he was very hyper, stayed into things n just plan ole didn’t listen. So our dentist recommended this place and said they can have him trained in 15 days n we was like yea right that’s not possible. We set up an Appt an got Diesel into Sit Means Sit and they told us, that’s it’s possible. Well when we got Diesel back he was a whole totally different dog . It is well worth it and it comes with private lessons as well as group for a full year. They are family now and we truly appreciate them very much cause they made us a believer. I recommend them very highly....Thanks again Sit Means Sit!!!!!! More...

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