I'm so happy I made the decision to take my dog to Sit Means Sit in Madison, WI. I'm a dog MOM. A…read moremama bear over my dogs, and entrusting them to anyone else is extremely tough for me. They are my world. In all honesty, I was very unsure about the e-collar. That was a huge hurdle for me to jump, but I'm glad I did. One thing that helped was on the first day, when I dropped off Stella, my 3 year old rescue, Lab-Rottie mix, Nikita allowed me to feel what these collar felt like, on the palm of my hand . It wasn't at all what I had built up in my mind. It felt like a tens unit, that I've used for muscle tightness. Not painful, but an interruption to distraction, redirecting attention- is the best way I can describe it. From day one, results were nothing short of AMAZING. When I picked my dog up after her first day, I was in utter disbelief. I had a different dog from day one. My high energy girl, who would bark at people who said hello on the sidewalk, and bark and growl at other dogs, as well as pull me, came home with some manners. We've made major progress from each class. My dog who was afraid of everything, and had no confidence, is now "placing" on big rocks, tree stumps, anything that she can jump up on, at my command. And she sits or lays there, until I release her. People at the park are amazed, standing around watching MY (crazy) dog, and are complimenting me on what a "well trained dog she is." () A week before we started training, I was cussed out by a man, because my dog barked at him, which made her bark at him even more... it's hard to believe that this is the same dog. You have to do your part at home, reinforcing the work from your trainer. But, it's not hard, as you go about living daily life, you tweak little things and do things a tiny bit different, and voala! You have an incredibly mannerly dog! Sit Mean Sit is a solid program. The owners at Madison, WI are great folks, and their own dogs are often there too. Their communication is second to none, as is the trainer's. Our Trainer, Brenna is OUTSTANDING! Many times, she has reminded me to text her if I have any issues! She means it. And I have. They work through things with you and your dog- you're not alone, and there's phenomenal support. My confidence has grown too. I'm being trained along with my dog. Our walks are enjoyable and even fun now! It's like playing par-core! Whatever raised surface we find to "place" on, we do! She loves it! I love it! Now, I'm excited to grow her skills even more! She has so much potential that never would have been tapped into! I plan to continue training my dog in new skills, and take her to refresher classes, group classes, whatever I can do to help her realize her very best potential!

Everyone at Sit Means Sit has been so great! My dog Murphy was in dire need of some help when I got…read morehim 2 years ago, at 4 months old, and he was afraid of everything including his own reflection. They have taught us so much and I am BEYOND grateful for what they have and continue to teach us thru group and advanced classes. I would recommend them for anyone with a dog!!! Well worth it.

Our dog went through the 10 day obedience training and then just completed the 12 day advanced off…read moreleash training and we could not be more pleased and impressed with Dog Training Now. We trust them and know they will always do what's best for our dog. Highly recommend!

Such a great dog training experience. We learned so much about how to make our puppy a well behaved…read moredog. I was very surprised just after the first week how well he walked on a leash and could do the commands such as sit and wait. He loved going there too.

I cannot give Jessie enough stars! Her wealth of knowledge runs deep and her force free training…read moreapproach is respectful to the dog. We've been working with Jessie at Mindful Methods Companion Coaching for awhile through our rescue group, and she has been an incredible resource for our dogs. (especially the ones who need extra patience and creative thinking) She gave us a lot of dog/child safety tips as well as spent a lot of time patiently educating us about the various levels of behavior issues involving aggression. Right now she's working with one of our recently adopted dogs, Lumi, a blind puppy who resource guards when he gets overstimulated. He uses objects in his mouth (socks or paper towel, or whatever he finds) almost like a way to self-soothe. He will growl and snap if someone tries to take the item from him. Instead of addressing that with force or correction, Jessie is teaching his adopter to slow down, use high-value treats to redirect, and build trust rather than conflict. What really struck me was the guidance she gave around working with a blind dog specifically. She taught the adopter to tap their toes on the floor as Lumi approaches so he can hear where they are and doesn't bump into them. It's such a small thing, but it shows how thoughtfully she meets each dog where they actually are. Jessie offers virtual sessions and digital download classes, which has made her accessible to our fosters and their adopters regardless of location. If you have a fearful, anxious, or complex dog, I can't recommend her enough.

Working with Jessi of Mindful Methods has been all around a very positive experience. She takes the…read moretime to get to know every facet of your dog and your situation to give you a plan that is best fit for you. I have a very reactive, but sweet dog. We built up to walks and now we go on some forest preserve walks. It's not always perfect, but I have seen major improvements in my dog, Willa. I will continue to book sessions with Jessi because I have already witnessed improvement in the first 5 sessions. Thanks Jessi!

Jennifer taught my family different techniques to calm our dog when she got overexcited. She is…read morevery defensive when new people come into our home. Jennifer taught us a command that we are still using and reinforcing with other commands as well. She was a great help!

Megan is absolutely fantastic! I adopted my dog Harriet from One Tail at a Time, which recommended…read moreMegan's leash reactivity class when my good girl started displaying remarkable levels of aggression towards skateboards, motorcycles, older men, and any dog within a 50' radius. Due to COVID, we took the class virtually, and it didn't seem to matter at all. Megan kept the group engaged, provided real-time feedback, shared videos to demonstrate technique, and gave individual device as needed. She's compassionate, dedicated, and seems to truly understand dogs' motivations and emotions and how to train accordingly. Harriet and I have made tons of progress - we can get through 4/5 walks with little to no reactivity, which is a huge victory in just a couple of months. I'm looking forward to training with Megan again when we're ready to move on to more advanced skills!

Sue is simply incredible with both dogs & their owners! I had a one hour, in-home session (today) &…read moreI already see a difference in my puppy!! I truly feel like I have a full tool belt to continue the training & practicing separation thanks to Sue's guidance and patience.

Sue came to our house and talked us through training our new puppy. It was a very valuable…read moreexperience and we got so much out of it. Great strategies for reducing pulling on the leash and reinforcing listening behaviors and discouraging behaviors we want to avoid. We saw so much progress in such a short time and would definitely recommend her!

Wendy is the dog whisperer. This is our 6th dog that we are training with Wendy. Actually the…read moreadults get more training!! 500 stars!!

I'm training my 3rd dachshund in Wendy's classes and I can't say enough good about my experience. I…read morenotice a lot of (most) people don't bother to train their small dogs, and because of this, small dogs tend to have a bad reputation. Not mine! The puppy class is a great start to socialize your pup with other dogs and new people in a safe and controlled setting. You learn techniques to manage all sorts of situations and set the stage for good behavior. The obedience classes give you the knowledge and tools you need to train your dog to behave well in any situation. A well-behaved dog can go practically anywhere and will always be welcomed back!

I have been working with Rachel since last fall. She is wonderful. She's genius at analyzing a dogs…read morebehavior and providing many different potential solutions, seeing what works best. She's really good with the humans too and creates a plan of things implement in everyday training. She also emails an overview that is extremely in depth and descriptive. I'm lucky to have found her for training with my dog. Shes helped my dog so much!

Janice Triptow and her colleague Megan Ores-Uhrich are, in short, awesome. This is more of a…read morereview of Megan's work because I don't know Janice that well since I have Megan has been my point of contact and my pup's trainer. When Janice was in the class, I was super impressed. And, she works with the Chicago Court Case Dog Program...so awesome! Okay, long story? Here goes: I have wanted a dog for a long time. At my friend's graduation party last year, she recommended that I contact Megan. Megan acted as a dog head hunter for my friend. Wait...that reads/sounds bad. Lemme rephrase: Megan hunted a dog down for my frie...wait. Megan searched for a dog for my friend (okay, better). My friend said that Megan would do the same for me and, dang it, she did! Interestingly enough, she found the perfect dog for me the same day that I adopted the most perfect dog for me! Even more interestingly enough, Megan trained the dog that she originally found for me and my dog. ANNNNDDD, my dog and the other dog are now in the same walking group! It's like 6 degrees of Kevin Bacon, but for dogs! In almost serious, I tell that story to point out that Megan is dedicated to connecting people and dogs so that all parties are happy as clams! Oh! Megan is also a great trainer. She is very attentive to the pups and the people. I think dog training is not only about training the dog, but also - and potentially more importantly - it is about training the people. Since we were learning so many skills each class, she gave us homework sheets so that we could practice the way she taught us in class. If we had questions, we could ask her pretty much at any time. She is also amazingly available on email. I mean, I have sent her frantic emails at 12a asking why the hell my dog won't walk, what type of harness goes with what type of dog seatbelt, why does she insist on chewing the wood in the apartment versus the thousands of chewies I bought, so on and so forth, and she has emailed me back within the hour or by 7a the next morning (disclaimer: she might not do that all of the time, but I was impressed when she did it for me). Overall, I heart Megan and Dog Behavior Solutions. I would be lost without them...in fact, I am about to break into song about my heart-ing of these folks and the way they care about dogs...*nods to Robin Thicke, clears throat* I'm lost without you Can't train my dog Why won't she siiiiit? Down when I ask her to....

I highly recommend Anything is Pawzible. I did a lot of research after adopting my new pup and…read morechose this place because I appreciated that they offer both dog training as well as behavioral consultations. I started with a virtual behavioral consultation with Yvonne. It was fantastic and really helped, so I immediately signed up for the Basic Pawzibilities class, which was also led by Yvonne. It was a wonderful experience for me and my dog. The facility is super nice, the class size was just right, and Yvonne is a fantastic instructor. My dog learned so much and her overall demeanor has improved dramatically since taking the class. I also think the services provided are offered at an exceptional value. I'm very pleased and will likely sign up for additional programs here in the future.

I'm a first time dog owner and went to Anything is Pawzible right when we rescued our pitbull. Tons…read moreof online reviews convinced me to try them out for training and expert advice and they did not disappoint. We've worked with one of the trainers there, Jazz, in two private sessions but their help goes way beyond just those in person hours. Jazz has offered counsel over email several times when we've reached out with behavior questions or just general dog advice. They truly have gone above and beyond with helping us become confident dog owners. When we are in person, the facility is clean and spacious and the staff treat our dog like their own. They answer any and all of your questions and check in several times to make sure it's all making sense to you. We will be back in the future and I recommend for all pet parents!