Got Sit was a life changing decision for my family. We have a golden retriever who was about 7 months when we started. He had terrible manners when visitors would walk through the door, couldn't walk on a leash without pulling and jumping, and didn't know how to relax when we were out. He is now such a well behaved and more confident dog! I love that you start training at home and in your neighborhood first, then take your dog out in public to teach them additional skills, and put them in different situations. Training with Komal and AJ wasn't just for our pups, but it was also for us. There were so many bad habits we weren't aware we were reinforcing. Thanks to their techniques and collars we were able to get our dogs to pay attention, understand our asks, and reward them for their good behavior. It really has made spending time with our pups so much more enjoyable. read more

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Got sit Dog Training is amazing! When we first met with AJ we knew we made the right choice for our dog training needs. AJ explained the program and the work we would be doing with our Dog Hank, a Bernese Mountain dog. Before Got Sit, Hank was crazy. He would bark at everything, aggressive towards his brother and other dogs, he would resource guard, and was un-walkable. After two sessions, AJ and Komal helped us train Hank with their collar and he's a total different dog! We can take him to breweries and walks through parks with no issues! We are grateful for the work AJ and Komal have done with us and our dogs! read more

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I prepaid for 7 sessions and quit after 2 because this "training" was a complete joke. My dog already knew everything they showed, and we never even left the house. They cashed my higher check out of sequence ($1,066) -(the other check was 1,000$) and then refused to refund the rest. That means I paid over $500 PER SESSION for nothing. When I called to ask for a refund, Marvin screamed at me for over 30 minutes. Who treats customers like that? Especially a woman who was polite the entire time. Instead of owning up to their bad business practices, they doubled down and showed their true colors. This place is a straight-up money grab. No refunds. No guarantees. No professionalism. Just hostility. I was left with wasted money and a terrible experience. If you value your time, money, and your dog -- stay far away. Marvin you owe me 552$ for training sessions not used. Do the right thing and refund my $. read more

Got Sit Dog Training - Check that was cashed asap. This guy knows what he's doing asking for checks instead of cc'd. - Pet Training Near Me

I will admit I am the fool who signed up for this program but please let my mistake be a lesson for you all. It is clear from the beginning with GotSit that it is simply about your $$ to them. Starting with their "Free consolation" which is basically just a pushy sales pitch where they don't even meet your dog and have you sign a contract that removes any liability from themselves and explicitly states that they guarantee absolutely no improvement from your dog. The training is a joke and simply "use an e collar to zap your dog"... okay "what if she is having a hard time with meeting people and jumping on visitors? "use the e collar", okay what if I am having trouble leaving her at home? "hmm have you tried zapping her with the e collar?". You would be better off just watching YT videos at home and staying far away from the e collar. My dog visibly flinches from the e-collar even at the lowest level that the owner and trainers swear is like a "mouse tapping her on the shoulder". IT IS AN AVERSIVE TOOL that is not necessary for training in any capacity. The cherry on top is that in my 5th session, after my dog had made it clear she was scared of the trainers dog and was not reacting well (even me who is not a trained dog handler could tell and told the trainer I was scared), the trainer had her meet his dog while my dog was on leash and his wasn't and my dog ended up getting a bite out of her head (see attached picture) and a big ol' kick to the head from the trainer. Now she is back to square zero and is even more fearful around other dogs and people. Thanks GotSit. read more

Got Sit Dog Training - Dog bite after a day or 2 - Pet Training Near Me

Tim from Got Sot Dog training is an amazing dog trainer! He's patient, knowledgeable, and really understands dogs. We adopted a 3 year old dog (husky-shepherd mix) with no leash manners and basic command knowledge. We've already seen big improvements in our dog's focus and behavior after a few lessons with Tim. He gave us also practical tips we could actually use at home. If you're looking for someone who truly cares about your dog and your goals, Tim is the one. Highly recommend! read more

So I've been involved with this company for the last 18 months and I have a lot of mixed feelings about it. I've put two dogs into the program. One with high success, one not so great. The one on ones were great but almost all of the one on ones with a certain trainer were always late by at least fifteen minutes. (I'm not mention names on the negative things I'm not here to bash a person by name.) working 60 hour work weeks I can't just be late to work and I mentioned this concern when signing up dog #2 at group class. Dog one is a very friendly dog that this place did a great job teaching me to teach him. Dog two is more reactive and I really feel we just didn't get what we like out the program. When it came to the reactive dog, the training just wasn't enough. I told two different trainers at group about the issues and they both knew I was spending two hours a day minimum trying to meet his needs. They both told me they would give me additional one on ones but this was an empty promise. Another empty promise was I was told there was a referral program and I got two others in the program. I got nothing in return. In total, I'm just under $3000 with Got Sit. While I'm grateful for the little help they've done for me, I end my terms with them very uneasy. read more

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I could not recommend Got Sit enough. Especially AJ and Jeff whom I worked with. Wilbur is a 1.5 year old puppy who is the friendliest dog around, but was unable to control his excitement around people and other dogs. Wilbur would pull on his leash in all sorts of directions, bark up a storm whenever he would see another dog on our walks, and would never sit still. This made walking him outside a very unpleasant experience - which is the exact opposite of what you would want taking your dog on a nice walk! His house manners also left a lot to be desired - non-stop barking at the TV, frequent misbehaviors getting into things he shouldn't. --- However, as soon as we started working with AJ and Jeff, everything changed! Not only do AJ and Jeff provide specific exercises and routines to perform with Wilbur to get his behavior under control, but they also help me understand WHY Wilbur would behave the way he does. To me, this is extremely helpful as it helps me understand what Wilbur's needs are and how I am not meeting them (and hence why he is acting out). This way, I can find ways to let Wilbur continue be his happy, excited, and overly playful self while also being a well behaved boy when needed! After just a few weeks of training with AJ and Jeff, I noticed a dramatic change in Wilbur's behavior. Our walks became far more pleasant: He would walk right next to me with a loose leash, he would spare no more than a glance at other dogs as we walk by, and he would listen to me at every corner. I truly feel as if my relationship with Wilbur has changed for the better. It's as if we "understand" each other!! As I told Jeff after our final 1:1 class, my "final exam" for Wilbur would be his behavior in the airport for our upcoming trip. As I mentioned before, Wilbur would not do well in places with lots of people and dogs. It was so bad that whenever I traveled with Wilbur, I would have to carry him through the whole airport while hiding my embarrassment of his constant barking. After the training, not only was I able to walk Wilbur through the airport, but he did so with such incredible manners! Sitting in the TSA line (I added a picture of him sitting so nicely in line!), not barking at other dogs, and sitting next to me while we waited for our flight. I even got compliments at how well-behaved he was. Of course, I mentioned Got Sit to everyone that complimented him. If you are on the fence about Got Sit, then hopefully my success story has persuaded you to at least give their free in-home consultation a try! Thank you AJ and Jeff! Wilbur and I could not be happier and we are looking forward to group classes! read more

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What an awful experience, and I'm not sure if the damage they did to my dog will ever truly be undone. My wife and I enrolled our dog in training because she was reactive toward other dogs (not people) and we wanted to get some basic training guidance. The sales pitch is aggressive and they completely hide the ball on the fact that their primary training tool is a SHOCK COLLAR. This only comes up briefly and they try really hard to pretend that's something other than that (and that it's not at all bad for your dog). We were new to this process and didn't know better, so we fell for the sales pitch and let this trainer start shocking our dog. Very little surprise: our dog now has terrible reactivity problems with strange humans. There is absolutely no one to blame but this trainer. After a few training sessions we could see how bad the damage was and we asked for a partial refund for our remaining classes. Got Sit refused and instead blamed US for "not understanding what a big commitment training would be." These people do not want your dog to be well trained and to have a happy relationship with you. These people want your money. After that, they don't care how many electric jolts they give your beloved pup. Buyer beware! Stay away at all costs. read more

Considering they try to schedule over text--and I had to follow up with them 2x then they were a no-show for our appointment, they are NOT good. read more

**This review was started in early 2020 - before Covid. Sorry it didn't get posted then! We still keep up with the Got Sit style of training, Ernie is still an exuberant dog but he's much, much better on the leash than he was. Our first go-round at dog training wasn't working with new puppy Ernie - they were of the "yank-and-yell" discipline and it just made pup more nervous. Got Sit is calmer, and more reward-based training. We like using praise as a reward, and Ernie sure does too. The electronic collar is not to ''shock" them into obedience (I tried it on me, on my neck, at the same level we use on Ernie. It is definitely an attention-getter, but it is not painful) but to get their attention, to look at you and see what you want. We had 5 in-home sessions, Ernie caught on quickly, and with daily training sessions with us, is doing very well. Looking forward to starting their Group sessions soon! read more

Long story short: save your money (over $1,300) and don't hire these people. Training might be good if everything goes smoothly - and I want to start by thanking our trainer (Hunter) for his work, dedication, and manners. But if problems arise, big bully Marvin with his disrespect and awful service will make it impossible to work it out, as the worst business owner I've ever seen. Let's dive into the awful journey with Marvin and his con way to do business. Our training was going well, up until my puppy Mamba got a skin infection on his neck due to the training collar (things happen), right before moving to the group classes. In all fairness, and before Marvin tries to use it to dismiss my complaint, we even had a 6th individual class (because two of the previous sessions were about half of the scheduled time, I asked about it, and they granted it). Before he tries to use this too, I followed instructions with the collar and removed it more often and longer than the "1 hour, twice a day" recommended. So I reached out when the infection was diagnosed, and 3 weeks later when he was cleared off. Both times Marvin said he'll call me to talk about it. Never happened, though. My vet told me not to use the training collar again, so I wanted to discuss options. After 5 weeks total without hearing back from them, I reached out again, asking for a refund. In my attempt to being respectful, since normally I just found time late at night and during weekends, I was texting them and trying to set up times for a call. That's when Marvin, with the manners of a frustrated real estate agent or car dealer, picked up the phone to give me training tips (great timing, over a month later) and then moved on to yell at me and disrespect me when I told him the same thing I said on my text: I only want to discuss a refund, even if partial as we had completed the individual part of the program. After having the business owner not caring about his collar giving my dog an infection, I thought that was fair, right? Mr. Marvin BIG BULLY Versteeg didn't think so. Bringing some of Marvin's greatest hits in that phone call here, as a display of his business ownership skills: - Customer service: with gems such as "you don't know how to dial or what" and "I've never given a refund, and I'm not giving you one" made it very clear that after getting your check (he's really fast for that) you're on your own. - Lying and disrespecting: according to him and his alleged "notes", he had called me every time, and we even had a 30 min chat. None of that was true. In good faith, I assumed he had me mistaken for somebody else, and I told him that. He went on to call me a liar on that, repeatedly. Fortunately, my carrier's records (much more reliable than Marvin's notes) prove I'm right. - Dispute resolution: the cherry on top was Marvin's cowardly throwing a tantrum as a farewell, showing once again his hot-headedness. While I was trying to talk to him, he hung up on me, didn't pick up the phone when I called him back and texted me saying he wouldn't talk to "you or anyone else who just wants to be slanderous". He never apologized either, at any point, being that the first thing that should have came out of his mouth for several reasons. I hope this helps other people, not only to save money and avoid being robbed by Marvin in the future, but also to ditch an opportunity to be disrespected by a bully salesman who doesn't care about his customers. Gorka Madariaga read more

Got Sit Dog Training - Neck infection due to the training collar - Pet Training Near Me

Our dog is a French Bulldog and we were glad we went with Got Sit Dog Training! Frenchie's can be stubborn and our guy struggled with pulling a ton on walks and resource guarding. He is also SO friendly (which we love) but on walks he was relentless to say hi to every person/dog we saw, and we weren't in control. After this training he is so much better at staying close, checking in with us, and coming when we call him. He's happier at home, trusts us, and in general is just better behaved! We worked primarily with AJ and Chelsea for our trainings and had a great experience. AJ was phenomenal and was very positive, great with our pup, and helpful in giving us clarity in how to move forward. If you can work with AJ I think you'll be in the best spot. Chelsea was also great, we just had a few less trainings with her but she was also positive, calm, and good with our pup. There was a slight difference in the instructions they gave, but asking questions of them helped us sort through what was best for what we do with our dog and comfortable for us. My only critique would be for the trainers to be a bit more compassionate to dog parent concerns and breed specifics. I understand they work with all dogs and have a technique they believe in, but in our case Frenchie's are a high maintenance breed with health concerns and unique needs. Which I didn't feel was acknowledged or given a ton of space for. I would say that if you have a breed of dog that requires certain adaptations, be ready to advocate hard for that or be flexible to let go of some of your preferences to try out their technique. In the end we were so happy we did this, and our Frenchie is happy too! read more

Got Sit Dog Training - During one of our sessions with AJ! - Pet Training Near Me

The trainers were great in the 1:1 but our dog got pinned down at class with his mouth on our puppy's throat, then badly mauled by a pit-bull/mix another time. The owner of Got Sit kind of blamed us. It was incredibly traumatic and really disappointing how the owner handled it. There was way too many dogs for one trainer and no vetting process to keep out dangerous dogs. read more

I actually have not used their services...I couldn't because the "head of household" aka my husband wasn't going to be at their free consultation. So incredibly insulting to insinuate that the man has to be present to make any kind of decision. Also super Filler brush salesman. Like I am going to be pressured to buy some enormous training package on the spot. No thanks. read more

I have a wonderful hound dog named penny. She is a puppy full of energy. She was very stubborn and wouldn't listen. She was constantly doing bad dog stuff chewing, digging, and Being very destructive to my home. She was also very difficult to have around other pets and people. So I called Got sit. Well I'm happy to report that the wonderful trainers at got sit got my furry friends behavior in check. They explained what was going on in her mind and Taught me and my family techniques on how to properly communicate with her and show her how to be a wonderful member of our family.. she is doing awesome and her behavior has improved so much. read more

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It sounds like many folks have benefited from Got Sit Dog Training, and that is wonderful. However, I decided no to pursue the training with Marvin's team less than 24 hours after meeting with him and providing him with a payment of ~$2,800. For me, that is a lot of money but, I felt I was at the end of my rope with a new puppy. Two of my four dogs (including the puppy) were terrified of Marvin. So, I had a change of heart - but, Marvin still deposited my check. Buyer beware. read more

I can only review the consultation, or "demo", as there is no chance I would allow a representative of this company back into my home. The trainer spent the majority of our "demo" visit defending the use of e-collars set above the vibration setting, despite our continued attempts at redirecting the conversation to non aversive techniques. During this exchange, in my home, the trainer made an inappropriate comment about violent child abuse that was extremely off putting. During this "demo" the only skill demonstrated was the ability to push a button on an e-collar. I wish I had read the many negative Yelp reviews before contacting Got Sit, and am sharing my experience to help others avoid my mistake. read more

This place was great at first. Training was ok, and dog classes were fun. But when I reached out after a while to get help with my dog, none of the trainers replied and no one got back to me. Very dissatisfied. Not worth the money. Will not recommend. read more

If you have an aggressive dog this is not the place for you, so save your 1200 dollars for Marvin is a great salesman and makes you believe he can help you and that's not the case they pretty much take your money give you 5 in home lessons and want group classes which teaches an aggressive dog nothing. Now if you have a dog that you need to teach how to sit and stay this maybe the place for you. They give you 5 in home lessons which my dog already knew how to do sit and stay it was his aggression that needed work and this place just isn't cut out for that kind of training they rather zap your dog into shape and group classes instead of working directly with the dog and training you how to handle your dog. So I ponied up more money to hire the right trainer and my dog is doing amazing no thanks to Got Sit. Save your money their is better trainers out there and if you need to know one just ask. Rip off wish I had my money back. RESPONSE TO MARVIN SAYING I WASN'T A CLIENT: Actually Marvin I have the check that I wrote to you as proof I was a client. You were even scared of my dog. Do your thing bro and train those little non aggressive puppies but quit stealing from people you know you can't train their dog because your skill set is weak as a trainer. I'll dig up the check and post it for ya better yet check out the photo I took of your weak trainer you sent out his name is AJ. You're nothing more than a used car salesman and that's an insult to used car salesman. Hunter is his name 5 in home classes I realized after 2 you guys were terrible. See picture to remember.. So yes I was a client. check photo! read more

Got Sit Dog Training - So if I wasn't a client you're telling me that's not AJ walking his dog and my dog together? - Pet Training Near Me

The training was going fine at first but the group sessions were a joke. Dogs only learn a few basic commands only. They aren't trainers. The shock collar is the trainer and it made my dog more aggressive than she already was. They do not even provide a facility so its rain, shine, cold or hot outdoors at various public school fields. Find a positive reward based dog trainer who is actually educated in professional dog training. Got Sit just wants your money. read more

I have two dogs, a springer spaniel who is a Canine good citizen, but has noise aversion and other behaviors that I had to get help with to qualify for Delta certification... And a mutt who was most likely sedated when we adopted him... Because after 24 hours, he was jumping, chewing, barking, and trying to hang himself on his leash. He would get so excited/dominant that other dogs would go after him, not to mention the embarrassing "I have someone else's ball and I'm not going to give it back" routine at the dog park. We tried clicker training, and our food obsessed springer was scared of the noise the clicker made... I used to do obedience training as a teenager, but neither dog would behave when off a leash or without treats nearby. When I started with Anthony and Marvin, I saw results so quickly I couldn't believe it was real... I stayed consistent with using the collars and remotes (which I've felt for myself and the intensity my dogs are at most of the time I can't even feel...) and not only do *I* feel in control of any situation, but my DOGS know I'm in control of any situation as well. Got Sit has been so helpful and supportive, I've been able to talk to Anthony or Marvin any time I've had questions... The classes are fun and exciting... And the price for two dogs is MUCH more reasonable than what I was paying for other classes. Their schedules are even more flexible than I could have imagined as well! No late night classes after work, just 6 months of however many classes you want to show up to on weekends or mornings during the week, whatever is convenient! I can't describe how amazing they are, it isn't about just teaching tricks, it's about taking charge of your "pack" and being able to enjoy experiences with your dog that you wouldn't have been able to do otherwise. Try them out, have a free in-home demonstration... They guarantee satisfaction, and I can honestly say I've never been happier with my investment... And neither have my dogs! read more

Got Sit Dog Training - On a ferry, perfect behavior with loud noises, birds, other dogs barking... Who could ask for more??? - Pet Training Near Me

Got the hard sell and signed up with Hunter. $2,000 something, I think. Hunter showed up and set us up with shock collars as training aids for my two little dogs. My wife got sick before Hunter's next visit and during his next weekly visit Hunter was discernibly unhappy that we had not done our homework. Before hunter could visit again my wife died. I was, and am to this day overwhelmed by my loss. I asked for a refund of all or part of our training. I was refused, Hunter maintained that his significant price was still valid as I have access to some aspect of the program. I just needed some time and Hunter would not hear of it. I would sure like to hear from them now. Frank Dwyer. read more

The results speak for themselves. We enrolled our 3 year old rescue with Got Sit due to some overprotective behavior. No surprise, we hadn't helped much by coddling him. Now he's got a "job" that he loves, and can be around strangers without barking like crazy. He's so proud of himself, and we're proud of him too. Thanks Got Sit! read more

Buyer beware. This is the worst experience I have ever had as a purchaser of goods or services. The owner is a salesman who has no ability to hear the customer. Marvin takes $1,300 before the first training session. He says a vet's permission form is mandatory but even though my dog's doctor unequivocally wrote my dog should not participate in this program, he refused any refund He says his program of electric shocks is not punitive. But indeed it is. Both my dog and I were traumatized by one class. I know that this system may work for some dogs but $1300 is too steep a price to pay to learn it was not for my dog. read more

Ok, so I talked to the owner at length today. I was impressed that he had the hairs to call me to discuss. He made a good point, so I decided to follow up with an update. He's offered to continue the training, not sure if we will take him up on that, but he did offer. To be very very clear, you must follow the program instructions and you must dedicate the time necessary to get the results desired. My advice is that you not leave it up to teenage children who may be home during the day, and personally perform the training yourself. For all of the at work all day parents, this will be difficult. My review wasn't meant to discourage others from trying with their animal. It just didn't work well with our overly aggressive boxer. Mainly due to us not having an adult perform most of the training, but he just didn't adjust well to the collar. Maybe it would work for you, and possibly some day in the future for us. It's verifiable that it's worked well for others. Marvin and all his trainers are all really nice and personable people. I like the fact that Marvin truly beleives there is no dog that he can't break. Good luck to you if you decide to try. read more

AJ was absolutely amazing! Such a nice guy in general too! We were a bit skeptical given the fact that we have a not even one year old puppy on what could actually be done. In just 1 month, our lives have completely changed. We not only have a VERY obedient puppy, but AJ has helped us see what we've been doing wrong. Minds blown! This is dog whisperer stuff we're talking here people! Would recommend to everyone! No complaints at all other than we can't keep up the classes due to us moving cross country. Thanks for changing our lives AJ! read more

I gave the same number of stars as their current average review so this wouldn't impact their ratings. Be advised: Pierce county in their service area does not include North Tacoma per Andrea. Anyone know an equivalently good trainer near Tacoma? read more

We are 3 weeks into our dog training with Got Sit. We have worked with Marvin, Anthony and AJ. All 3 have been great. We have two, very high energy Boxers. One is as stubborn as they get (turns her nose up at us when we give a command) and the other has some anxiety issues. We have worked with one other dog training company and that did help but we were as far as we could go with that training. Our dogs were relatively well behaved at home when it's just us. Inviting guests over was another story. We basically couldn't have guests over because both dogs would jump all over them. Our male Boxer jumps in peoples faces and even chipped my friend's tooth! Well, these 3 weeks have made a huge difference! We had out of town guests staying with us this past weekend and we were able to have both of our dogs in the living room with everyone. This is huge! And yesterday, we did a bit of off leash training outside. This blows my mind that I had my dogs outside and neither of them ran off. :) The trainer also brought his dog along and we did some training on keeping our dogs focused on us, not the other dog. It was amazing. Both of our dogs were tired and happy when we were done. This is both dog and people training. Marvin, the owner, told us we had to commit to following the training exactly in order to get the results we wanted. We have and I have to say, it isn't always easy. For instance, when the trainer asked me to drop the leash and walk away from my dog when we were outside, I hesitated. I didn't want to do it. But, I trust him and this process so I did it. And guess what??? My dog didn't even budge from the spot he was on. He simply looked at me, ready for the next command. Wow! Both us and our dogs are learning a new language. It's going to take a minute for all of us to adjust. I'm seeing that many of the issues our dogs have, are due to us unknowingly making mistakes in training. It's not easy to hear that but if you're invested in your dogs, it pays to put ego aside and listen to the professional. When we first signed up I was pretty skeptical about the idea that we would eventually be able to attend outside group classes (off leash!) but I now see it's possible. I'm so looking forward to being able to bring our dogs out with us. Got Sit is not the cheapest trainer you can find. If you're looking for the cheapest, you're going to get what you pay for. The investment we made in our two dogs and ourselves is well worth it and will serve us for the rest of our lives. If we ever bring another dog into our family, we will use this training from day one. If you have a dog, you need Got Sit Dog Training. read more

Signed up for a free in-home consultation. Trainer came over on time and I explained the situation and goals I had regarding my greyhound I recently adopted. I was then horrified to learn that they use "training collars", which they adamantly deny as not shock collars. I understand their purpose, but the idea of putting this on my pup just terrified the heck out of me. They also make a point to test out the collar on your wrist, in which a small vibration occurs. It didn't seem alarming, but honestly my wrist did feel odd shortly after. They then show you a PDF of the pricing of the program... it's a little over $200 for the collar, and the entire program itself costs closer to $1,000. I asked if he could send me this to my email so I could review the options later, but the trainer refused. Neither the use of training collars nor pricing are mentioned on the company website. Truly one of the more odd experiences I've had in awhile. Everything from the company website aesthetics, scheduling, consultation, to the pricing flyer felt very salesman like. Spend your money elsewhere on a positive reinforcement trainer. https://www.k9electronics.com/dogtra-arc-handsfree.html read more

We are going on our 5th week with Got Sit for our Pitbull puppy and he is doing amazing. So far, we have worked with Cory, Anthony, and AJ, whom are all amazing trainers! All the trainers have the same goal of educating you and your pup. Our puppy started training around 13/14 weeks old, he is now 18 weeks old and knows all of the commands which he consistently responds to. He is still learning, so of course, he still has his moments where he is not completely responsive/attentive, however, with all the trainers advice, we have learned how to get him to respond even when he is extremely distracted! We have seen a huge difference in just the past few weeks. He still needs a lot of work, which is why we love that this program is a year long for puppies. We were especially fond on how well Anthony was able to educate us. Over all, if you are looking to train your pup to the maximum then I would recommend you check out got sit......... I will update in a few months after we have done some group training. read more

Got Sit Dog Training - Our Pitty (Whiskey) with AJ's Great Dane-mastiff mix (Cleo) - Pet Training Near Me

These guys are AMAZING!!!! We have a 5 month old puppy who did not necessarily have major issues yet, but there were definitely some things to work on. We've been through countless obedience classes and have spent hundreds of dollars since he was 14 weeks old, and although he was obedient when there was a treat on the other end (at least, most of the time), he still exhibited some behaviors we could live without (his favorite: jumping on the couch and tossing around the pillows. So cute. Not). We called Marvin and his crew less than two weeks ago. They came out and gave us (and our brother/sister-in-law) an in home demonstration and made us feel very comfortable with their training. In terms of cost, it is very reasonable considering that our puppy will be a part of our family for the next 15+ years, and, broken down into a yearly investment, its WELL worth the money and frankly less than we would likely spend overall on years of training. After not even 2 weeks, Sherman is a different, well behaved pup. We receive compliment after compliment at the dog park and everywhere we go. He knows the typical commands of come, sit, down, stay and place, and is obedient the FIRST time we say a command nearly 95% of the time (he's still a puppy, so there is always room for improvement!). We are going camping in a week and it is mind blowing to me that our 5 month old will be able to be off leash and we'll feel comfortable! Marvin and Anthony and all the other trainers at Got Sit? are incredible. Oh, and when they say call/text with questions anytime - they mean it!! I had a little breakdown the first week of training (training is hard for humans too!), but once I called Anthony and talked through it with him, all was good. Having them available whenever you need them makes ALL the difference! These guys are fantastic - I couldn't give them a higher recommendation!! read more

Thoroughly impressed with our experience with Got Sit! Our 6 month old mini dachshund has responded very well to the training methods, trainers, and the training collar. He has come so far in just 5 sessions and is much more obedient, better on and off the leash, and barks less. Our in home trainer was AJ, who was absolutely fantastic and very personable and we also had sessions with Corey, and met initially with Anthony and all of them couldn't have been nicer or more competent. I really believe every dog would benefit from a series of sessions with Got Sit. read more

About a 2 years ago we got an adorable black lab puppy. We thought we could train him by ourselves, and some of the training at home worked, however it soon became clear we needed outside training help!, and fast! I was pregnant, and knew we needed a well behaved dog in 6 months or less! We got their name and number from a friend of ours that used the program. From the first time we met Marvin, we knew this would be a perfect fit! Marvin and his team know how to not only train the dog, but to also train you the owner on how to communicate with each other. Within the first appointment, our dog was doing basic commands with the special collar and remote tool. Then, After 3 in-home, one on one visits, and some group classes, our dog Blaze is at about 98% obedient! (I save the 2% for when that desirable is just too tempting, because he's still a puppy, and a working/hunting dog) We are at a point in our training that he gets excited about wearing his collar, because he knows he'll get attention! We don't even have treats in our home because he doesn't need them to listen (which is also part of the training) plus, having group classes to meet other "got sitters" and group train is a great socialization tool for the dogs! Love love love this training! Worth every penny! read more

Got Sit Dog Training - Blaze doing "place" command to pose for the picture - Pet Training Near Me

I started to see results after only one session. My dog doesn't beg at the table, he doesn't jump on the people coming in the front door, and he walks next to me without a leash and we have only been working with a trainer for one month. I can't wait to see what he will be like in 6 months! I HIGHLY recommend GotSit!! I see people complaining about the price, but I feel confident that my dog won't bolt into the street and get hit by a car now. You can't put a price on the animal you love. The program is not labor intensive, spending a few minutes several times a day is really all it took for him to understand what we expected from him. Now it has just become routine, giving direction to him has become a lifestyle and I think our good results come with the consistency. With or without the collar he knows to watch me for commands. read more

Got Sit Dog Training - Waiting for their breakfast. Now I say when they eat. - Pet Training Near Me

The trainer came to our home to give an assessment and discuss the program. We were horrified when the trainer put what amounted to a shock collar on our dog as an example. I have had experience with service dogs in training and nothing like this was ever used to teach those dogs how to perform remarkable tasks. We did not sign up for their program. Disgusting. read more

We got a brochure from our friends a few months ago. She said her friends heard some good reputation of this training company. She said we can try to contact the company and get the training. When we met one of the trainers, he talked a lot how great it is for the training and told us we have to book a spot faster. Otherwise, no trainer would take our dog for training. The skill of selling their training package is really pushing and of course, it is a very expensive package(Total is 1300usd). However, we still wanna give it a try as our friend said that she heard some good things from this company. After 5 classes of private training, our major problem of our puppy, which is jumping a lot, still there. And the trainers ( 3 of them in 5 private sessions!! ) said we need to keep on using the shock collar! YES! IT IS A SHOCK COLLAR! They didn't tell you until you asked for a quote or in-home investigation. He said you have to keep using it until she gets used to it. However, every time we take the shock collar out, she ran away like crazy! Even we finally put her on the collar, she yelped when we start to turn on the volume higher. I think for our dog, she's not suitable for this kind of training. Maybe some dogs are okay! However, I don't like the way they sell the products and they didn't tell you they actually using the shock collar to train when you asked for a meetup! And during the meetup, it is really pushy and so uncomfortable and you have to decide on the same day! For those who doesn't like to train your dog by using a shock collar, that is not a good training for your dog! If you think your dog is really aggressive and you want to give it a try, go ahead! I would do more research for the shock collar first before commit to it. NOW! WE WASTED 1300USD!!! read more

I worked with Got Sit for 7 months back in 2015 to fix my dog's leash reactivity issues. During our in home consultation, the owner did a great job of selling his brand and convincing me of its effectiveness. They're all about using dominance to become the "leader of your pack" (read: forcing your dog into submission by controlling every little thing it does). First and foremost, this entire theory is based on antiquated research that was disproven before Go Sit was even founded in 2008. The alpha-mentality they talk so much about has been proven to be a common misconception among dog trainers that doesn't actually work. Unfortunately, I was not aware of this at the time and completely bought into their program. During my initial individual lessons, I was paired with two trainers. One of which was very helpful, while the other (who is one of their head trainers) was condescending and incredibly rude. He took a solid 15 minutes out of my one hour lesson to lecture me about the fact that my dog was too reactive and should have made more progress by now (this was only my third lesson). This same trainer later went on to say that I could not handle my own dog. Although I could not stand him as a person, I was determined to set that aside so I could learn from him, but unfortunately his attitude never improved. He refused to listen to any insight I had on my own dog, instead going on about how he's "trained thousands of dogs with this method and if you're having problems it's because you're not committing to the program enough". Honestly, you would be hard pressed to find someone who had committed to their methods more than I had. When we got to the group classes my entire goal was to keep my dog calm in the presence of so many other dogs, while getting as close to the class as we could. I came to class every single Saturday and Sunday for 6 months, and through that time his reactions only worsened. Time and time again, the trainers told me this was because I wasn't committing enough and I should take away every little freedom my dog had at home so he would see me as the alpha. At the end of the 6 months, I was still convinced that this method would work for us (lord knows why) and was planning on purchasing another 6 months of group classes. Upon hearing this, the owner called me personally and told me to stop coming to the classes. He told me that other clients had complained about our presence and didn't feel safe (mind you, my dog never got anywhere near the other dogs unless the trainer leading class took him as part of an exercise, and even then he was wearing a muzzle). It struck me as incredibly unprofessional that he felt the need to tell me this, especially considering the fact that my dog never even came close to putting anyone in danger. Since abandoning the Got Sit methods, I've seen significant improvement in my dog's reactions and overall happiness. Our bond is also FAR stronger than it ever was when we were following Got Sit's program. Long story short: their methods aren't effective and they're unprofessional and condescending. Save your money and find someone who is up on the current research in the field of dog training. read more

They aren't certified dog trainers. They use shock collars. They offer 5 lessons and a shock collar for $1300

Please, for the love of God, do not use this company which utilizes shock collars. It is horrific! I understand the purpose of the collar, and if used properly could be effective However, there are no safeguards against improper use. The device is not fool proof and can cause great harm, as with my dog. It should only be used by professionals. Amateurs should not be working with this device! One day my collar got switched to an extremely high setting and I was not aware of it until I hit the "on" button.The pain that I caused my baby, and the torturous scream he made, is something I will never forget. Absolutely horrific. After that he would shake violently at the mere sight of this collar. I didn't care that I had spent hundreds of dollars on it (not to mention another $1000 on the lessons involved), I threw it in the garbageI immediately! For as nice and as knowledgeable as the staff was, please, please, PLEASE use a company that utilizes some other form of training that is not involve shock collars. read more

Got Sit changed my life! Seriously. Before meeting Marvin and Anthony and getting going with the training, I didn't understand the kind of structure my dogs needed to be successful. I have a 70lb pit mix, and living on my own for the first time, I had to be able to feel like I could control him. Got sit has given us (my dogs and I) the structure and relationship changes that we needed to be a successful family. Both dogs have responded so well and anyone that knew them before the training has watched in awe how well behaved and chill both dogs are now. No more crazy barking, no more jumping all over people, no more getting on furniture. And best of all, I can tell they are happier, more secure dogs! read more