I can't say enough good things about Sit Means Sit (SMS). I've been taking Cane my South African Boerboel there for several years. She's a large dog, who was out of control as a puppy. We tried one of the pet store training programs, but we were told that she was too stubborn and needed something a little more intense. She was about 5 or 6 months when we took her in for the free demo, and was around 70 pounds at the time. I was worried when my husband set the demo up, because they used an E-collar. The only thing I knew about those types of collars at the time was they could hurt the dogs. I had seen people use those types of collars in the wrong way, not SMS customers. I was having to hold back tears during the demo because my sweet, hyper and mouthy girl was paying attention and not pulling, or trying to bite at us (in a playful way). I know people will say well she's a puppy what do you expect. I understand that, but she quickly weighed over 100 pounds and strong as an ox. If we didn't get control of her at a young age we would have been in a world of trouble. Cane has been up to about 180 pounds, (a little less now though), if we didn't get proper training for her she could have easily of hurt us or other animals, which would have been heart breaking. Cane LOVES going to class, when the alarm on my phone goes off she knows it's about time to go to class and she starts running and jumping all over the place. SMS-Central Texas offers close to 10 group classes a week, which is more than most other SMS offices in Texas. We try to go at least 2 times a week, the trainers make working with your dog fun. My bond with Cane has strengthen and a lot of that is through training and her being able to go places with me. I LOVE taking her out in public, but... I'm worried about taking her to the dog park. I'm not worried because of her, but worried about the other dogs and the fact that their owners spend more time socializing with each other and not watching their dogs. If something was to happen, you know the big dog will get the blame. Taking her to class helps me relieve stress from the day, it's great socialization for Cane to be around other dogs and people. The trainers are knowledgeable and willing to help when a problem arises. I would recommend this training facility to anyone, and I have! read more

Sit Means Sit has been a great help with the training of my pup. My wife trained the little guy how to sit, stay and all the other basic commands that a dog needs to know. I thought that would be plenty, but of course my wonderful wife disagreed. So, she was on a search for a great trainer. We certainly found what we needed with SMS !! Not only will your pup/dog get plenty of socialization with people but with other dogs which I've learned is very important. I thought just doing the private lessons would be enough, my wonderful wife thought different and signed us up for life !! Emmitt(my puppy) gets very excited going to class on Monday evenings. It's great training for not only your dog but also gives you the tools and knowledge that you'll use everyday in helping your pup be the kind of dog you want him to be. Highly recommend SMS to everyone, your dog will benefit reguardless if he has issues or not because the training does so much more than fix whatever problems your trying to overcome with your dog. Plus, my wife has gotten phone support from Robin and Candice whenever she had problems or questions. You feel like your family !!! read more

My name is Doug Morgan and I have owned and trained my own dogs. When I bought Toby, my Goldendoddle, I soon found out that I needed help. The Golden Retiever and the Standard Poodle and both very active. Males love to be dominant. Be the alfa dog. Toby is my first male so I needed training. Someone told me about Sit Means Sit so I went for an interview. Wes was assigned as my trainer. On day one he looked me right in the eyes and told me that he was there to help my dog but mainly train ME. Being a yankee from New Jersey no body put presure on us. Well with in five minutes I was shown that that I wasn't the know it all. He worked with me one on one and Toby today is one of the best friends I ever had. Wes and I are still on speaking tirm and I recommend him to everyone. Mike and Robin, the owners, are always there to help. Everyone is very pleasant but always in the training mode. They know their business. If you haven't noticed I like to talk. read more

I rescued an English Mastiff when he was about 2 years old, he's 3 now. I wasn't sure this was the correct place for him since we didn't have any major behavior problems, but he had poor leash skills along with no obedience training. He was very scared, sad, and unsure of himself when we started. Now he is happy, tail wagging all the time, and proud of himself. Since Gus has been going there he has taken 2 in house test, along with the AKC Canine Good Citizen (CGC) test. Gus is now working on becoming a therapy dog, with the help of Karen, a SMS trainer. They offer more than just obedience classes. They offer agility classes, CGC testing, puppy classes, CPR/First aid for your pets, trail walks and other events within the community, and socialization of the dogs towards other dogs and humans. There are a number of trainers at SMS, which helps to keep things new and exciting in class. read more

These guys are great, especially Mike Wheeler (the trainer that I worked with.) I thought I was going to have to give away my bull terrier because of his dominant/aggressive behavior. Anytime he would see a dog he would start to go on a rampage and the only thing I could do was get him out of the situation. He also terrorized my girlfriends lab mix to the point that my girlfriend felt unsafe leaving them alone together. That was all before Mike got involved. He gave me the tools that I needed to show my dog that it was not acceptable for him to be acting like a mental patient and now the dog is doing so much better. I can control him in those kinds of situations and he actually listens. Also, he can eat next to the lab mix without trying to murder her. Overall it's been a great experience and if you have an aggressive dog, you should really go to Mike Wheeler. read more

These guys are great, especially Mike Wheeler (the trainer that I worked with.) I thought I was going to have to give away my bull terrier because of his dominant/aggressive behavior. Anytime he would see a dog he would start to go on a rampage and the only thing I could do was get him out of the situation. He also terrorized my girlfriends lab mix to the point that my girlfriend felt unsafe leaving them alone together. That was all before Mike got involved. He gave me the tools that I needed to show my dog that it was not acceptable for him to be acting like a mental patient and now the dog is doing so much better. I can control him in those kinds of situations and he actually listens. Also, he can eat next to the lab mix without trying to murder her. Overall it's been a great experience and if you have an aggressive dog, you should really go to Mike Wheeler. read more

I recently worked with Branden from Sit Means Sit to train my German Shepherd, iTunes, and the experience was fantastic! Branden was professional, patient, and incredibly knowledgeable about canine behavior. He tailored the training sessions to iTunes' specific needs, focusing on obedience and correcting his habit of pulling on the leash. Branden's positive reinforcement techniques were highly effective and easy for me to apply at home. What stood out most was Branden's ability to connect with iTunes, making each session engaging and productive. He also took the time to educate me on understanding iTunes' behavior, which has strengthened our bond. After just 2 weeks, iTunes is much better behaved, and our walks are now a pleasure instead of a challenge. I highly recommend Branden and Sit Means Sit to anyone looking for a skilled, compassionate dog trainer! read more

I am SO happy with all the hard work that Adrianna did this past week with our dog, Longbow, during his "Doggy Jump Start" week of training. I am amazed at how much Adrianna taught Longbow during the week he spent with her: he learned SO much! Adrianna made sure to focus the training on any areas that I felt needed attention (such as his sock-eating habit!). And it was great to get the updates she sent on Longbow's process while he was gone: it made me feel part of the training process. I'm so thrilled with the progress that Longbow made during his week with Adrianna: I always knew in my heart that Longbow could learn to be a well-behaved dog but I didn't know HOW to make him behave. I'm very grateful that Sit Means Sit of Central Texas has such caring, professional dog trainers like Adrianna who know how to bring out the best in my dog. :-) read more

My little Uisce is a 2 month old recused Sholie. As she grew older it was clear that she was a very intelligent puppy, yet fearful of certain things around her. I wanted some professional help outside my capabilities for my rambunctious, intelligent, fearful pup. Since I was also interested in off leash training I contacted Sit Means Sit. I was hesitant of my first introduction to the process of a remote collar. Robin and Taylor from the very beginning of training was very patient and continue to be so. They are training me as well as Uisce. The changes I have seen in Usice are far beyond what I was expecting in such a short time. I am now a big fan of SMS training. The quality of training we have received has been phenomenal. If you want to invest in a superb class of trainers it is well worth the investment. read more

I can not even express how much we love Sit Means Sit. Angel was jumpy, afraid of everything, nervous, always pulling my arm out of my shoulder during walks. Late September, Angel started training with Taylor Austin from Sit Means Sit. We now go to group classes about 3-4 times a week. Each of the trainers (Janelle, Trinity, Robin, Jasmin and Robert) is great, and Angel loves them all, to include Sarah that works hard at the SMS office. I am able to take Angel everywhere now, even off leash. I never imagined that was possible. It is amazing, for her and myself!!!! Do yourself and your dog a favor and join this awesome group. My only regret is that I had waited 3 years to make that choice. read more

I was very impressed with not only the staff but the staffs ability to professionally train my male German shepherd.. He was very stubborn and hard headed and I began to believe we couldn't get any further with his behavioral problems.. I met with staff who gave myself a demo and explained different things.. This business also has several different options, packages and classes.. I was overly joyed with the progress staff made with my pet due to not thinking it was possible.. I would highly recommend them for any pet need.. Again they offer so many options and are very diverse to handle any situation and any need..!! read more

Sit Means Sit Central Texas is friendly and welcoming with open arms to any issues your dog is going through. My dog was neglected before she became apart of my family which led to very bad aggression issues with other dogs and animals. My trainer Sarah had shared similar experiences and really walked me through the steps on how to train her and work with the aggression. It does take time, energy, and patience when working with your dog but Sit Means Sit has never failed to answer my questions, provide feedback, and share their love for every type of dog whether they have behavioral issues or not. read more

I have been taking my pup to Sit Means Sit training classes for about 6 months. I have seen so much improvement from her. Sit Means Sit has helped so much and taught me a lot as well. The trainers are great and want you to succeed. They are always so helpful and ready to answer any questions to help improve your dog's training. They come up with different methods of training to meet your dogs needs. My pup loves going to class, socializing with all the other dog friends. She is always eager to learn more skills and new tricks! It's so great to see improvement week after week. read more

My pup and I started working with SMS four months ago and I could not be happier with the results! I'm a first time dog owner so I was initially nervous about seeking help, but it was clear from my initial consultation that the staff would love on my dog as if he was their own and truly wanted him to succeed. The trainers have gone out of their way to make me feel welcome and empowered to teach my dog, while giving me kindhearted guidance and helpful tools along the way. My dog has gone from being unruly and unpredictable to a smart and loving best bud! read more

I am so grateful for Sit Means Sit !! I did months of research looking for the perfect dog trainers for my Cane Corso puppy and always came back to Sit Means Sit. Everything is explained well during the demo so your not left with tons of confusion. They have several levels of training to choose from which helps people on on any budget. . And most importantly, the training is awesome !! My boy has gone to 3 private lessons and 4 group classes and he has made such an improvement !! It is so much fun to watch him learn. You just can't go wrong !!! read more

We started training with the owner of Sit Means Sit (even before they were Sit Means Sit) with a dog with fear aggression. By the end of the first session, our dog was walking side-by-side with the rottweiler that at the beginning of the session he was trying to attack. We now have trained two more dogs at Sit Means Sit with good results. The group classes are great for continued development of their socialization skills, and the two that are in the agility training are learning even more. I wouldn't train a dog anywhere else. read more

My boyfriend and I own an extremely hardheaded bull terrier who has aggression problems. Before we contacted Sit Means Sit it was a nightmare trying to even take him outside to go to the bathroom. Mike has been extremely patient with Brutus and we have seen and amazing turn around in our dog. If you have an aggressive dog that you don't know what to do with any more I highly recommend taking your dog here. They give you the skills to feel confident in being able to control your dog no matter what situation comes up. read more

Our puppy was just 4 months old when we took him to Sit Means Sit. I can't imagine not having these wonderful people in our lives helping us to raise a well-behaved, and enjoyable pet. He is now just 10 months old and has passed his Canine Good Citizen test and will be testing next week for beginner basics. Fitz loves going to class and I look forward to our ability to pursue a therapy dog path where he can bring comfort to others. We couldn't have accomplished that without SMS. Thank you so much! read more

Sit Means Sit has been a blessing. With proper guidance on site and at my home. These followed by the opportunity for life time membership to any of the other franchises mean that if I move ( military) I can always return to group classes and receive additional guidance. My dogs have received training as have I from each of the training staff at the Belton facility with no issues. Yes, everything in life has a cost it just so happens that the two dogs I have now need extra investment. Shawn read more