I have been taking my dog Goose to SMS starting in Portland in 2021 and now to this location since June of 2023. First, on the program as a whole. I was very apprehensive about an e-collar at first, but it has been exactly the tool we needed. Goose was a rescue and was very aggressive and reactive toward other dogs and no amount of treats or praise would detract her from that. This training has made walks so much more enjoyable for both of us, given her much more freedom, and strengthened our relationship. She gets excited when I bring her collar out, knowing that she is going to work and get to do something fun and engaging whether that be around the house or out and about. Second, this location. The transition to transfer over was seamless and the trainers have been extraordinarily helpful. The free group classes for life are so valuable and help Goose keep up on her training. She has gone from not being able to be a block away from a dog without barking and lunging to practicing off leash in a room full of 10+ dogs. Nicole and Ed both manage to keep a room full of often reactive/ anxious dogs under control and create an environment where everyone can practice and work on their skills regardless of what level that may be at. I have personally watched other owners and dogs join group class after the training program and go from being no more than 6 feet from other dogs to integrated into the class within a matter of weeks. I'm very thankful to SMS and this location for helping me and Goose enjoy life and training much more! read more

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I used sit means sit to train my seven year old dog who had a little too much freedom and started causing issues. Even after 6 years of no training their staff was able to help with his behavior! The entire staff is extremely helpful and knowledgeable on training dogs. read more

We love Sit Means Sit! Our dog is all forward momentum and we were in over heads with him. He is still our fun loving guy but with a few more manners. He loves going to group class since he has graduated from private lessons. He sees Nicole and his heart explodes with love. We couldn't have done without Sit Means Sit. They make the experience about teaching and communicating with the dogs. read more

I have been so impressed with the training, staff and program at Sit Means Sit. In a few short months my dog has stopped fearful barking and lunging at other dogs on walks. He now walks beside me without pulling. The group classes are amazing and the instructors are open to helping you solve any concerns with your dog. I highly recommend this excellent dog trading program. read more

Sit Means Sit Denver and my vet are the two reasons I was able to keep my rescue pup, Roxy. I was really struggling with her health issues and then a sudden start of reactivity issues and lunging/pulling on leash at squirrels, skateboards, and rollerblades. After breaking up a few dogfights, I knew quickly that I needed more help than basic Petsmart training could give her. A fellow owner recommended Sit Means Sit to me, and it was the best decision I could have made. I met with Nicole in our free consultation, and her confidence in my dog's potential and robust information about the program sold me pretty quickly. I had never used an e-collar before, and Nicole dispelled a lot of myths that I had heard - and the results speak for themselves, as my dog is becoming a safe, respectful, confident, and responsive canine citizen with it. I learned that the word "shock collar" is misleading and frankly an outdated term to use - Nicole had me feel the sensation, and it's more like a muscle stimulator you would use at physical therapy. And you don't use it for punishment - it's a consistent way of communicating with your dog. Nicole has been an incredible resource, her guidance and training has been an absolute gamechanger for my dog and I. We started with private lessons (those alone started helping pretty quickly), and now we attend group class every Saturday which has been AWESOME - plus, the unlimited group classes are an incredible deal! We've been with Sit Means Sit for about 3 months now, and Roxy is a different dog! She's confident, 100% more responsive to me, checks in with me on her own when we're out and about - and seems so much happier with the more structured everyday guidance and communication that Sit Means Sit helps me give her. Our relationship has improved too! Before I started here, and even in the first few weeks, I'd had those niggling thoughts wondering if I could keep her - I was brand new to Denver with a large new dog that was described to me as healthy and easygoing, but was very much none of those things. And while I understand you never truly know with a new dog, it was a lot. I haven't had those thoughts in quite some time now thanks to this program! Highly recommend. If you're hesitant about the e-collar or Sit Means Sit - get informed! It changed mine and my pup's life. read more

We came in for a consultation last Thursday for our 1 y.o pure bred GSD, Holley. We met with Ed Graves- he's fantastic! He confirmed our suspicions Holley is an anxious and nervous dog but very smart. During the consultation he worked with her briefly in their arena with his own dog, Pepper. Ed explained to us a couple years prior he struggled with Pepper in terms of training but after working with her personally, she's like a brand new dog! During the short time Ed had Holley in the arena, we could already see a difference in how Holley acted. I even turned to my husband at one point as said, "who's dog is that??" because I was just so amazed at how receptive she was to Ed. We are currently going over the different programs we can enroll her in so we can get her started! I will say, they aren't cheap, but YOU GET WHAT YOU PAY FOR. Cheap training gets you cheap results. I can't wait to start Holley in with Sit Means Sit! read more

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Just several weeks ago my fiancé and I moved with our two dogs from Texas to Denver! We have two goofy golden retriever pups that loved people and did well in our big Texas house with our big Texas yard. I began practicing practicing leash walking to prepare for our transition to an urban apartment in LoHi. I quickly realized that our dogs needed some big help. Dallas was anxious and hyper. Yeti had leash aggression towards other big dogs. I had done months of clicker and positive reinforcement training. This really improved their inside manners but I still couldn't seem to get their attention with distractions, especially walks. I walked them daily for months and was told by a trainer "they just may never be able to interact with other dogs on leash". This made me feel completely defeated and nervous for our journey. On the drive with the dogs from Texas to Colorado, Dalls cried the entire 13 hours on and off. Yeti lurched and growled at 3 other dogs in the hotel. They were miserable and nervous. I was terrified and exhausted. How was I going to walk both of these dogs daily while my fiancé travels? I desparately called Anthony at sit means sit. I was initially apprehensive about SMS. I was misinformed that it was a "shock collar treatment". They showed me how the collars are a way for us to communicate with them. I tried it on myself and it felt similar to a TENS or E-Stim unit I would use on my patients as a physical therapist. The dogs have been doing the "Day Training" program, where they go for an intensive day once a week and I work with them throughout the week on the skills. Ed and Anthony have been so available and helpful throughout this journey. They make huge changes with the dogs when they are at the facility, and walk me through strategies when I have the dogs at home. It has definitely been hard work on our end but completely worth it. We have had one full day of training and one week of daily at home practice. I can confidently walk my dogs on a leash around other dogs and distractions. And the dogs LOVE it. Finally walks are enjoyable and not stressful for us. Yesterday I took both dogs to the park by myself. Which is something that was once terrifying for me. It is a dream come true. We still have lots of work to do to get them 100% off leash. But this 1 week has been a night and day difference. Thank you sit means sit! Our dogs (and us) now love their Colorado life. read more

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I love my dog and want the best for him as most owners do. Milo is 2 and a half years old. After a long time of being a wonderfully friendly dog who was great with other dogs both on and off leash some concerning behaviors surfaced. Mostly severe leash aggression, pulling and overstimulation at the dog park that led to fights. After a few weeks of trying to "fix it" myself with positive reinforcement and treats I realized I wasn't able to offer consistent expectations without being trained myself and I needed help. I found the "treat" system to be quite unsuccessful, for my 90lb dog, a squirrel is a much more delicious treat than whatever I had on hand. Away we would go at his discretion with me begging him to stop and simultaneously being dragged along in his bad behavior. His leash reactivity to other dogs and distractions deterred me from giving him the proper exercise and socializing due to anxiety about "what could happen" and I knew I needed to make a change. After much research I decided to go with Sit Means Sit (the fact that it came HIGHLY recommended from a friend with a giant mastiff also helped). I knew I needed help with my big "bad" dog so nothing bad happened to either of us and the rest of our lives together could be more than just stressful, quick walks. The dog loves to explore, swim and play and he deserves to do so in a productive manner. Sit means sit has been incredible. Two of the three full day sessions in and I swear they swapped him out for a well behaved clone but more seriously, his behavior has 180-ed. Ed and Anthony have been so patient with us both and really changed not only his behavior but my entire thinking about the relationship I have with my dog and how to best manage it. I see him looking to me on walks for affirmation that his behavior is what I expect and want (amazing), he and I are both happier and we are having a great time! I look forward to walks, runs, the dog park... yes I said it the dog park where I feared going in the past... (I would drive by to make sure no one was there) and our future together. Sit means sit gives us coaching at each session, collar & lifestyle recommendations for more successful walking and guidance, and follow up! He plays with the other dogs there and at the dog park productively and we can't wait to attend group sessions! Thank you Anthony, Ed and all of Sit Means Sit, from both of us. read more

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Sit Means Sit is a life changing decision that my family and I made for my Rottweiler Baloo. I have never been so impressed and thankful for a wonderful company. The team at Sit Means Sit Denver made me feel comfortable leaving my baby with them for a week. My dog was already fairly trained however, he had self confidence issues that caused him to show aggression towards other dogs and people. Especially men! After a week with Sit Means Sit and continuous training Baloo is happier and so am I. He now gets along with my moms dogs and my step dad. I can take him for walks and off leash at the lake and he is responsive to my command. Baloo is confident, loving and wants to learn more. He loves going to training to see his new friends. I highly recommend Sit Means Sit Denver! They changed my life and the investment is 100% worth it!! read more

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Sheer relief. That was what I felt the day we took our male american bulldog Hooch home from his 14 day Board and Train with Sit Means Sit. He was a happy, easy-going, friendly dog, until he entered full adulthood. He was as his breed suggests, a bully! Relief because he wasn't a lost cause, with the collar technique he could be trained and we can avoid the risk of losing our dog to a bad dog bite, etc. We worked with the leash training for 14 months and it just wasn't doing it. I don't think this expresses how grateful we are but THANK YOU SIT MEANS SIT! read more

Sit Means Sit - Denver - happy as a clam after his 1 week follow up session, post 14 day board and train, - Pet Training Near Me - Wheat Ridge, Colorado

We have a 2yr old husky mix (Cheyenne) that our family adores. She was a good dog and knew all the normal commands (sit, stay, leave it etc), but it was always so hard to have her out with us because of her energy level. She was always pulling on the leash, trying to run after a bunny or jumping all over people. It made it so hard to have her around us while out in the yard, on walks or at the kids sporting events. The one thing she would always do was bolt out the door (she even figured out how to open the slider if it wasn't locked). I would call her and she would take one look at me and run the other way...gone for an hour or so before she'd finally come back. I was just waiting for the day when she wouldn't return because she got hit by a car or caught by coyotes. I saw the 'Sit Means Sit' van and thought I'd call. It's been 3 weeks and I'm completely amazed at the turnaround Cheyenne has made. I haven't had her on a leash in over a week...we walk the neighborhood, around 2miles, twice everyday and she walks right with me (no more spilled coffee because she saw a bunny!). We've been out in our front yard/street with tons of kids playing and adults all running around and she plays, has fun, stays around, and doesn't jump on anyone. It's a dream come true! I got the 'Ultimate Package' which cost $695 and it's worth every penny! I've spent money on other training that got her sorta trained. This really, really, really works!!! And works FAST! The best part is that now we are all happy...she has the freedom to come out with us and I can count on her to make the right decisions given the situation we're in. It's so AWESOME!!! THANK YOU ANTHONY! read more

Sit Means Sit - Denver - Pet Training Near Me - Wheat Ridge, Colorado

Sit Means Sit was such a fantastic experience for us. We had our consultation with Ed, who patiently explained what the program will entail. We sent our 8mo lab in for a 1 week board & train. My expectations were fairly low because I didn't think a week could fix the craziness we were experiencing (jumping on strangers, leash pulling, not listening at all to her commands, general puppiness). I was wrong! One week with SMS and she came back a completely new gal. She's super obedient, a lot more calm, listens when her e-collar isn't on as well as when it is, and just generally is a joy to be around. It's a major investment, and I look forward to working more with SMS to hone in on some of those smaller things, but totally 100% worth it for a lifetime of good doggo behavior. read more

We have a 2 year old Aussie. We ADORE her. She is fiery, spirited and sweet- but she used to be a downright terror! She would bark at other dogs, pull relentlessly on her harness on walks, chase things, growl at people on walks, wouldn't come when I called her, jump on the counters and grab things and run away, would beg during meal times, would be in our guests faces, would start fights with our 15 year old Sheltie, and would just do anything to get attention... you get the picture! This was not for a lack of training when she was younger- she is just a VERY spirited dog. She has had some trachea issues in the past and I refused to walk her on a collar out of fear that she would hurt herself by pulling. I NEVER dreamed I would ever walk her with a simple leash and collar. Until SMS came in!.... We purchased the three time all day classes, with the lifetime membership group classes. Even after the first day, I saw a huge improvement in her. She was attentive and really looking at the trainer to see what the next task was. I was amazed. We did purchase a "place" to use at home. What an absolute miracle. We worked VERY hard at home with her. We never let her revert back to old habits and we were constantly in training mode. She responded amazingly. Being a working dog, I honestly think she was so relieved to have a job and know for certain her place in the family. The great part is that she is still a fiery dog and our silly girl- which was very much our desire. I even told Anthony on the first day- "train her, but please don't ruin her or crush her spirit." He giggled confidently and assured me it would be okay. They absolutely listened to my request and more than that, they helped her become a different and better dog! My girl is still a playful, wonderful and fiery girl. And thanks to SMS, a now respectful dog! She comes when I call, she sits on place when I ask (and stays until I tell her free), she leaves the kitchen when I ask, she no longer counter surfs. I think a lot of her behavior before SMS was out of fear and that she felt the need to be the pack leader. She was longing for direction and for a strong leader. She really needed a job. SMS also helped me become that leader! They trained me just as much as they trained her and helped me give her a job to walk up to every morning- to be my calm companion and my running buddy! She is now an all around calm, level headed, respectful and attentive dog. She no longer starts fights over food or bothers our Sheltie. She licks kids and other dogs now. She LOVES the dog park and loves to go to bars with us and quietly enjoy the patio with us. I even told my husband jokingly after the first two weeks, "Is this even our dog!?" BEST of all, she walks on a collar with no harness! I can now walk her into any store, any bar, any park- anywhere. No pulling. Just a respectful, calm, cool headed Aussie walking next to her pack leader. Sit means Sit has literally saved my dog and her place in our family. I am sorry for the novel, but I literally cannot say enough about SMS and I will tell everyone I know about them. Thank you guys so so much. - Jennie and Scout read more

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The word most commonly-used to describe my dog was "crazy." Indeed he was. Hyper, jumping all over people, obsessively licking everything, and chasing after any animal that moved (squirrels, rabbits, other dogs, cats, etc.) He broke through many collars. He was uncontrollable. I got my dog Keej (pronounced 'Gang') when he was 4-months old. Shortly after, I enrolled him in a local Training class. The trainer there focused primarily on positive-training methods through the use of Treats, toys, etc. My dog soon became accustomed to obeying ONLY when the very best treats were presented to him. Regular treats did not catch his attention at all. A year later, I enrolled him again in a different Training class that focused on mental-stimulation & exercise. However, it seemed no matter how much exercise he got or obstacle courses he completed, shortly after catching his breath, he would return back to his crazy, disobedient self. By the time Keej turned two, I got to the point of almost wanting to give up. I knew he was miserable living with me, being confined to a crate or an outdoor kennel all day/night because we couldn't trust him. I was miserable too, having to adjust my schedule just to come back home & make sure he could get his potty breaks. Then with our newborn son, he had even less freedom as we could not trust him near our son being so hyper all the time. I didn't think Keej could be trained anymore at this point. As a last resort and after reading the great reviews for Sit Means Sit, we decided to enroll Keej in their board&train program. Since then (4 months ago), our lives have been changed. I wish I knew about them before! Bob, our trainer, taught me how to stop trying to guide (control) my dog to behave the way I wanted him to. Instead, I had to give him the chance to make the right decision. Keej had to choose to walk next to me, choose to give attention to me even when distraction was around, choose to NOT chase after rabbits, etc. Bob equipped me to train him in such a way. Keej has already started making wise decisions even without my command. I'm still working on training Keej daily, but I am feeling hopeful & confident in him. He is such a happy dog now and is no longer confined to a crate. If you're struggling to train your dog, even if your dog is already an adult, don't hesitate and give Sit Means Sit a call. read more

Sit Means Sit - Denver - Back then, Keej could never lay-down calmly like this. - Pet Training Near Me - Wheat Ridge, Colorado

I really can't recommend Sit Means Sit enough. Anthony (our trainer in their Board and Train program) not only changed Rosie's (my dog) life, but mine as well. I got Rosie to be my companion, to be part of my family and interaction with friends. She's a rescue, and I knew when I got her that she had aggression problems. I figured it would just be something to work through. She also had insatiable energy, very bad problems jumping on people and zero recall ability. An 80 lb dog, she hurt some people in my family by jumping on them. When I'd go camping I'd let her off leash to only chase her for hours, terrified to have lost her in the wilderness. I could never take her to friends' houses for fear of her attacking other dogs and jumping all over people I might be meeting that night. All this manifested to Rosie staying at home, and me shaping my life around getting home in time to feed her, let her out, etc. This isn't what I hoped for becoming a dog owner. I knew there must be some way to move forward. I heard of Sit Means Sit from the Highlands Street Fair where I was very impressed by the level of control they held over the dogs. When I left the country for a few weeks I decided to go for it and send Rosie to the two week Board and Train. The financial investment is significant, and I was frankly apprehensive. What if it didn't work? When I got home, I arrived to a new dog. Ten weeks later the results are stunning. Rosie is 100% controllable off leash. When I take her on walks, I never even bring it any more. When I run through parks and other dogs are around she stays glued to my side until I release her - it's incredible. Her dog aggression has steadily improved now that I can control her. When I meet new people or dogs I am upfront with them about her history and my ability to control her, then ask if they want to introduce. They always do. Initially, she showed her old colors, but with the ability to immediately correct the behavior her aggressive traits have steadily faded. She now never instigates aggression, while it will take some more time to completely 'cure' her of reactive aggression. Her recall is incredible. Rosie comes with me everywhere now. Patios for drinks, friends houses for parties. Everyone loves her now as much as I do. Her energy is controllable (I think because her mind is engaged), she gets along with other dogs and she is responsive to commands. I couldn't be happier! I enthusiastically endorse Sit Means Sit to anyone who is experiencing issues with their dog's behavioral traits. These guys are the real deal! read more

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Sit means sit is a lifesaver! We have a now 1 year old German Shepherd named Kayna. My husband and I brought her home just after Christmas and have been in love ever since! A few months later, we signed her up for puppy classes with a GSD trainer in the area. The positive reinforcement training was effective for her behavior within the home, but we soon realized there was a dark spot in her behavior. Whenever we take her outside in public, her insecurities show. Kayna is a VERY reactive dog. People, dogs, squirrel...a leaf rolling across the street will get her to lunge at whatever it is, hackles up and barking like mad! While we know she is a sweetie = a stranger thinks that she is ready to attack! We worked hard with our trainer to try and correct this issue, only to be told she is "going through a fear phase" and to "come back when she is over it". We knew then that it was time to look elsewhere. I did my research, read the reviews, and it was obvious that Sit Means Sit should be a good fit for Kayna and our family. We made an appointment with Bob, and immediately knew we had found our trainer. Bob made us feel at ease, and helped us understand that we had not ruined Kayna! She just needed some direction. Bob then took us outside to demonstrate how their training method worked. Our jaws dropped when he showed how the Sit Means Sit program focuses on off leash work and how he was able to fully trust his dogs off leash = something we have never been able to even consider! The entire demonstration, Kayna barked her head off at them. He then put the training collar on Kayna. Within seconds, Kayna was under control around his dogs. We were sold. We agreed to a week-long board and train program. This included 2 private lessons, as well as a lifetime of group classes for her. It was an easy decision knowing that Sit Means Sit was committed to Kayna being a happy healthy dog. It was tough to see her go, and harder being away from her for that time, but when we got her back, we knew it was well worth it. The Kayna that came back was a completely different dog! We are now able to go to the park, OFF LEASH (city reg. permitting of course). Not only that, we are able to take her to Home Depot, Cabellas or anywhere else dogs are allowed. She isn't perfect yet - still gets a little upset when other dogs bark at her; I know that we are on the right path now. Bob has been so supportive, and is always a phone call away if we need guidance or advice. If you are looking for a training program that results in a happy, confident, and satisfied owner as well as a happy, confident, and obedient dog, Sit Means Sit is it. https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Ga5gnahztio read more

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I am writing this review about 4 weeks into our training our Alaskan Klee Kai. Peritas came to us at 14 weeks old, at 18 weeks he is already as well behaved as a service dog even with very aggressive stimulation to make him break his commands. Sit Means Sit is expensive, it's ruthless, it's difficult however, and most importantly, its effective. The collar training gives you the ability and confidence to control your dog in a way people WILL envy. Going places and being active makes bringing a ill behaved dog an act of lunacy, however after only 4 weeks of training with these techniques consistently, Peritas can already come with us to extremely crowded and busy environments without issue. This is not the training for you if you are a bleeding heart or want a dog whom jumps on visitors and you create cute dog shaming memes. The true products of this training are nothing short of astounding, if you care about having a dog that is so well behaved and trained people ask you if you are a professional trainer or if the dog is a service dog, this is training for you. You do not need to take anyone's word for the performance or results, just see a consultation and watch the graduated dogs perform and you will understand why there are so many happy dogs and human customers ! read more

The trainers and staff at Sit Means Sit (SMS) are terrific. We brought our dog to SMS when he was a few months old and since then he has returned for boarding and "tuning". Everyone comments on how well behaved our dog is - we HIGHLY recommend SMS. read more

We rescued our fearful pup a year ago and thought we could love the fear out of him. After a year, he was still terrified and insecure. I was admittedly skeptical that a week at the facility would do much to improve his behavior. A week at Sit Means Sit, and he's a different dog. I love that we can take him anywhere and don't have to apologize, "he's a rescue", when he growls or shys away because he doesn't. We are so proud of him and so happy we followed our vet's recommendation in taking Winston to Sit Means Sit. This training was the best investment we could have made. Now that his barriers are down, he gets so much more love in his interactions with people so his confidence continues to build. Thank you guys so much! read more

I inherited from my mother a very scared, timid, aggressive (to other dogs) dalmation. She spent a week with Sit Means Sit (Wheat Ridge) and after an individual session with Anthony she's made leaps and bounds towards good interactions with others. I was on the fence about spending this much on dog training and would do it again in a heartbeat because these guys know what they're doing!! I'm seeing instant results in my dog's behavior and the extra group classes are great for socializing. HIGHLY RECOMMENDED :) read more

We brought our 4 year old golden retriever, Rove, to them to help us calm his excitability. Rove is a rescue dog and we think that he was left alone so much that he craves human attention. We couldn't figure out how to change his behavior and then . . . we found Sit Means Sit. He was at their boot camp for 1 week and came back us a changed dog. Not only that, he continues to get better and better by the day. One of the best parts of their system is that once you're a client you are supported for the rest of the dog's life. Every trainer there that we've worked with has been professional, friendly and giving not only to Rove but to us. You can't go wrong with Sit Means Sit. read more

After adopting a 4 year old Mastiff whose personality fit perfectly with our family I began the arduous task of training a dog that had been neglected by his prior owner. After 3 months of owning Bowser we had made some progress but decided that some professional help was needed to speed things along. This dog outweighs me by 10lbs and I needed to feel more in control during our walks. He is very sweet with people but would occasionally lunge at other dogs when we were out on leash. After speaking with Kelsie on the phone, who was very helpful, we made an appointment with Ed to discuss the programs at Sit Means Sit. The train and board program was a perfect fit for us, as having 3 young children at home the task of weekly lessons was daunting. Bowser stayed at the facility for a week and came home happy and with manners. We are continuing with group lessons about once a month to keep him sharp with his new skills. Anthony was a great resource at the group lesson with helping us teach our 9 year old daughter how to best handle our beast. Training is a continuing process, so besides following the instructions at home, we are happy to keep returning to the facility as long as it takes to get Bowser to a level where we KNOW he will listen to our commands, not just hope as we were before starting the program. We couldn't be happier with the customer service with all the staff and the results. read more

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I just want to say that Sit Means Sit has changed our lives. Since getting my puppy Golden Retriever Tofu almost 3 years ago I have tried everything to try and get him to walk with a loose leash. I started with treats and then that didn't work after months and I went to the gentle leader. That didn't work, so I finally had to move the pinch collar just so Tofu wouldn't pull my back out. Fast forward 2.5 years of frustration, and we moved in with my parents while saving up for a down payment. They also had a 3 year old Australian Shepherd puppy named Cooper. The two males couldn't be in the same room together as they would fight viciously until they were broken up so we had to keep them separated at all times. Obviously this was a huge strain on our lives and very stressful. This is where Luke Kindall and Sit Means Sit dog training comes into the story. We brought Luke in to try and stop the fighting with the dogs. He told us immediately that what these dogs need is training. From the first training session, things started to change. It took a while, but Tofu and Cooper slowly became more obedient. I can now walk Tofu not only loose leash but off leash. We can walk anywhere, around other people dogs or anything and Tofu will stay right by my side. Of course the best part, is we can finally have Tofu and Cooper together in the house! Thank You Sit Means Sit! Eric read more

My dog was a very difficult and high-anxiety case and after coming back from the 10 day training camp he was confident in himself and his training and was a happier and more well behaved little pup. Definitely recommend this company for any dog training. read more

We love Sit means Sit, they saved us from having to rehome 2 dogs that fought. We have them able to be together again with out muzzles. What a difference they made in our home. We now have 4 dogs in training with them. Love love love what they can do for our furry babies. Thank you to all the trainers don't know what we would have done with out you. Thankful to have found you read more

Sit Means Sit has empowered my dog's confidence and behavior and fundamentally changed how he interacts with the world in positive ways. I'd spent two years training via rewards based programs and while Milo did well, his fear index stayed high and he was overly protective of anything he felt was his from me, to the car, to the house. As a German Shepherd his behavior was frightening people. He was reactive to men, and really reactive on his leash to dogs he'd love to play with when he was off. I had a two week work engagement out of state and signed Milo up. He THRIVED in the program. He went from freaking out on strangers (he was mostly reactive to people) to sitting quietly in a "placed" position waiting until he is released to meet and greet. His confidence is at a level that he is not freaking out at every turn. He is self managing his reaction WAY better and is enjoying himself way more. For example, we go the big dog park/open space 6-7 days a week and prior to SMS he had NEVER willingly let a dog chase him. He'd put his tail between his legs, get stiff, and get really nervous and scared/uptight. Now, he has realized that dogs chasing him can be fun and he willingly engages in this behavior. It's so much fun to see him so happy. Many people speak negatively to the collar and I'm the first to say it's not my favorite; and I have seen it work wonders for two of my dogs over the past 14 years. What I am the first to say is that my dog is FAR more comfortable, safe, and happy with his life. When I picked him up he ran around wagging his tail at all his trainers as if to say...look mom, I made so many friends while you were gone. He LOVES the team at SMS and that is a wonderful sign to me. When we go to classes he enthusiastically runs and greets his friends (trainers) there, when he's released of course ha ha ha. His obedience is way up, even when his collar is off (which is most of the day as I work at home). Now instead of having a complete melt down fit when a package is delivered for example, he barks to alert me, and I can easily redirect him to lie on his bed. The best news is that complete strangers (WAG Walkers) can now come to my house and walk Milo. He gets that the whole world isn't out to get him anymore and is loving getting more exercise because he can be obedient. Win win. I am so grateful for the transformation in Milo. Thanks SMS Team. read more

Our 3 year old shepherd mix was getting aggressive with other dogs. She would pull excessively on walks and take off after rabbits. After putting her through the 7 day boarding and training she has become an excellent companion. She walks next to us, her focus is on us and not what she can chase, and she is calm when other dogs are around. It was a wonderful experience for all of us. read more

Great dog trainers and dog lovers! Had many problems with our adopted dog and had tried other training programs. (Aggression towards our older dog, unable to walk without excessive barking and anxiety, constant barking in car and others) We were on our last attempt before rehoming dog but Sit Means Sit worked wonders and we are able to keep our dog safely in our home. SMS offers training and ongoing classes to keep the humans working and learning and to talk about issues faced. Anthony and team make themselves available for any immediate needs as well. Love this team and all they do to help dogs and have SO many wonderful things to say about them! read more

I witnessed a trainer from SMS yesterday at Red Rocks. The dog's tail was tucked and the body language was that of a tense and stressed dog. I was watching this trainer as he repeatedly shocked the dog. I saw the dog scrambling to try and figure out what he was supposed to do and clearly just wanted to stop the pain. The dog was whimpering and yelping. I'd never recommend anyone use this training company. There are MANY alternatives to train your dog that doesn't have to involve fear and pain. read more

Aggressive dogs...Skiddish dogs... Psycho dogs... Perfect dogs... You NEED Sit Means Sit. These guys will help you in any stage of your dogs life. Sit Means Sit has saved the life of my dogs in multiple occasions as they love to chase after wildlife. I'm able to easily and confidently stop them from running into the streets or other dangerous areas or after dangerous animals. I can walk them off leash with pride. I rarely use their leash because it's more stressful for me to try and untangle the leashes and deal with that mess. Sit Means Sit has allowed my dogs to be dogs. They can run free and smell anything I allow and I can let them because I know that I have no problem controlling them at a distance. As for the cost.... It's for the LIFE OF YOUR DOG... And, you get unlimited group classes where you can see all types of dogs and different issues and behaviors. The free demo sold us and we are so grateful for all their support. The Wesminster team really is the best. You'll hopefully have your dog(s) for 10+ years and you'll be able to love them and give them all they need with structure and discipline. Hope to get to meet you and your dog(s) soon. read more

I found it fascinating that in all these reviews no one ever mentioned the cost other than to say it was 'pricey'. For all those out there, here is the breakdown. First, to participate in their training you must purchase a special collar/remote system that is $243 for each dog you are training with them. The board and train options for 1 week start around $1000 and go up respectively for the longer the sessions. This includes a comprehensive training package but no guarantees. It also comes with some follow up private lessons and then unlimited group lessons. Their second option is a group class with 3 private lessons for $695. They have a second dog discount on this package, but not on board and train. Frankly they seemed nice enough but not being upfront about pricing is a negative. The free demonstration was nothing more than a sales shpeal and then we looked at a price sheet. The guy didn't even bend down to pet our dog! They may have worked miracles for some, but just know the financial commitment your going to have to make to get there...all with no guarantees. read more

This type training is not for every dog. My dog does not respond well to punish based training. This training turned my dog into a rebellious German Shepherd every time I picked up the remote. The only time I ever needed a muzzle on her was when I had the remote in my hand. If you don't have real issues with your dogs behavior, I wouldn't go this route. read more

I witnessed one of the Sit Means Sit 'trainers' (I use the term VERY loosely) walking with a dog at an event this weekend. The dog had no idea what was going on and was walking around with its tail tucked in fear. The so-called 'trainer' was making sure to shock the dog frequently though neither the dog or anyone in the area had any idea why. Poor dog got the crap shocked out of him with no clue what he was supposed to be doing. Do yourself a favor and use one of the many qualified, positive reinforcement trainers around town instead of these jokers. If you want to build a positive relationship with your animal you don't need to shock them. read more

I have read all the reviews and really want anyone who is thinking about this Sit Means Sit training to hear what I have to say. I got an eight week old Chocolate Lab male this past July from a really great family. I met Bailey's Mom and Dad, they both had great dispositions and of course his other eight brother's and sister's. I knew I was getting a great guy that would be a breeze to train. I took Bailey to work with me every day. We were glued together. He knew his name, and how to sit and that was all. My past experience is with a Rottweiler and German Sheppard they were both well trained in Schutzhund obedience and protection that I learned in Germany by some very experienced trainers. That training did not work with Bailey at all. I could see that I was breaking his spirit and I did not want to do that. I joke about Bailey is the first born and a Taurus, he owned me he was unruly, bossy and wild. I knew about Sit Means Sit (Anthony, Bob and Jimmy) but thought it was like very one else out there, I promise you they are NOT. My thoughts on dogs are that they are a family member and an investment. Like anything thing else, I want a quality product. I feel I have the best dog, Vet, food, groomer and now I have the best trainer's. This company is nothing you have ever seen. They have every kind of dog you can think of from ten years old to seven months old and any breed you can think of. I went to see these guys in August Bailey just turned three months, we met with Bob and Bailey barked the whole time that we were talking. Bob was patient and understood what I was going through, by the following Saturday I had Anthony at my door ready to begin training. We did private training until they thought he was ready for class. He was ready at five months, which is young, but I started him training with these guys at three months. My investment is paying off I have no worries of him running in the street, jumping on people or barking for no reason, I have not raised my voice once with Bailey. We go to training classes all three days its fun and we have made some great friends. The method is very simple, Sit Means Sit! read more

Sit Means Sit - Denver - Five months old and would not touch the candy dish! - Pet Training Near Me - Wheat Ridge, Colorado

When I was 4 months pregnant, I had the greatest idea to add a dog to our growing family, thanks hormones! Not only did we get a dog, we rescued a 1.5 year old dog from the Denver animal shelter. Odin seemed great at first, he was not aggressive or vocal whatsoever and while he didn't seem to know any commands he also never eliminated in the house or seem to be scared of his new home. Boy were we wrong! The shelter didn't have any information on him other than he was picked up as a stray. When we got him he was very skinny, 45 lbs, and had large paws and head size so we thought he was still a growing pup. Well the day after we brought him home the husband and I left him in a crate and went off to work. I came home during lunch time to let him out and little did I know what I was about to encounter. Odin not only bent the wire crate and escaped, he went on to tear down all of our curtains, ripped up the carpet in front of the door and destroyed a few boxes we had in our back den. the destruction continued for a few more days, including another broken crate, a broken window, and more damage to the carpet. By the end of the week it looked like the Tasmanian devil whirled thru our small house and completely destroyed everything in its path. Long story short, we found out Odin had very severe isolation/separation anxiety. We put him on doggy Xanax and Prozac and consulted with several dog trainers before choosing sit means sit. The Xanax did nothing and the Prozac did not really seem to do anything other than dull his personality. We started training with Anthony and by the end of the second week Odin picked up several basic commands. As for his anxiety, it took several months of getting to know Odin and as he transitioned to be a part of our family, we also learned how to deal with his anxiety and mitigate it as much as possible. The collar system has been extremely effective and Odin continues to show us how smart he is. Now, nearly 9 months and one baby boy later, we can confidently leave the house without worrying if he is going to lose his mind while we are gone! It hasn't been easy and it's something that we work at every day but it works, and for us sit means sit was the only promising option we had, apart from surrendering him back to the shelter. We have been so happy with our results that we constantly show off Odins skills when we are with family and friends, and we have referred several friends over to Sit Means Sit. Thank you Anthony for giving us hope and helping us rescue our pup! read more

I completed the Sit Means Sit private lessons program with Anthony and couldn't be happier with the results. I have a Collie, which I bought because they are friendly, good with children, athletic, and smart. As our puppy grew, we went through traditional puppy class and intermediate class with good results, until he reached about a year old, and he developed some significant stranger anxiety. We couldn't even guess where this had come from since he has always been well socialized and never mistreated. Once I began seeing these fearful behaviors, I became worried that this would escalate to aggressiveness, and I started shopping for trainers to help me work with my dog. I even visited with Sit Means Sit, but initially decided to go a different route because of the cost, and my fear that the collar based training might make him even more anxious and fearful. I tried a private trainer with a traditional click/treat/reward/positive reinforcement based program, which just seemed to reinforce the fearfulness that I was seeing and despite my dedication to his training, his anxiety just seemed to be escalating. After the failed attempt at the prior training program, we decided to go back and try Sit Means Sit, and I am really happy that we did. Together with Anthony, we developed a plan to redirect my dog's nervous energy toward his obedience and learned behaviors, and almost immediately saw a decrease in his fearfulness and anxiety. He has continued to improve, and, while he is still not a social butterfly, I can say that I am confident that I will be able to keep my dog safe and under control while we continue to do all of the things that we love to do with him. Additionally, my main goal was to work on the anxiety issues, but we ended up also learning and working on an entire new level of obedience training that has been very fun for my dog, smart and neurotic little Collie that he is. read more

We are so elated and thankful to Sit Means Sit for the complete transformation of our 8 month old, formerly out of control, German Shepherd!!! Anthony came to our house for a free consultation and demonstration of multiple dogs being obedient and I was sold. We purchased the package where Izzy would actually live with the trainer, Dan, for 7 days and then individual and group training for the life of our pup. We had some serious issues with her nipping at the collar of our 2 year old Lab during fetch and it was ruining our Lab's good time and really stressing us out as well. We called her a CHUPACABRA on a leash because she would turn into this concrete clawing wild banshee, hair standing up on her neck and barking at anything that moved, a leaf, human or another animal. Dan did an absolutely amazing job with her in 7 days. She responds very well to the command Come and its almost comical how energetically she returns to us. It's almost like she is a different dog. We have only had her back for 5 days and we are able to give commands without the stimulation collar and she still responds well. The most unbelievable breakthrough is putting Izzy on "place", and playing fetch with our Lab while Izzy obeys and stays in the place position until we tell her to take a break. I cannot give high enough accolades to Dan and the whole Sit Means Sit franchise. If you have a dog and it needs to learn a few things, it may be the best money you ever spent!! read more

Following up on my review from October of last year, I am still extremely pleased with Sit Means Sit. Jack is a completely different dog - or maybe I'm a completely different owner! He walks off leash all the time and I no longer worry about him being aggressive when greeting other dogs. And he will not approach them unless I give him the go ahead. People constantly comment on how well trained he is! Sit Means Sit has made a huge difference in our lives. read more

What a great system and what a great group of people! Thank you, Kolleen, for giving us hope for our beautiful rescue Rottie, Sadie. She has so much fear, and we were unsuccessful with previous trainings The first training class, Kolleen had her under control and attentive. Even with a crazy dog barking behind her, Kolleen had her full attention! My husband said if he hadn't been there to see it for himself, he would not have believed it! We now have hope that Sadie can trust that we'll protect her so she can relax and enjoy walks and other dogs. Thank you Kolleen and Anthony for giving hope and awesome help so our fur babies can be happier!! read more

We transferred to this SMS location after a move and we are so pleased with the two trainers, Anthony and Bob. Our lab mix already had a lot of basics down but they immediately started fine-tuning and working on more difficult tasks like his aggression to other dogs. They know exactly how to describe what is going wrong and how to change it on the owners part. We have been with the company for 9 months now and there has been an amazing transformation with Jack; however we are very happy that it is lifetime training because we have many more things to learn! Thank you gentleman for your amazing skill and support. read more