Richard was fabulous!! He helped me w our pitty great Dane who a senior 10 years old boy He spent a good hour at my house Doing one on one w Twix and Told me alot of stuff I didn't know I thank u from the bottom of my heart I'll definitely use u guys again read more

Bad business I will highly recommend you go elsewhere. They were very careless and one of my friends dogs died justice for taco.

My dog didn't come home alive. They put him in a van without rear air conditioning when it was 108 out. According to the necropsy, he died from heat stroke and confirmed it was not an accidental death. Mike Martenies was arrested on felony charges. read more

I brought a large German Shepherd doberman mix that I had adopted from the local shelter. This dog clearly had PTSD, and also had some behavioral issues. Instead of doing a review of my animal and making sure that the shock collar that they use would not negatively impact him psychologically they just had me pay them thousands of dollars for training that ultimately ended up traumatizing. I now have him on two mood balancing medications because of this. He's terrified of everyone except for me, and veterinarians are recommending this company when I take him to see them. Then I explained to them that the trauma was caused by them and they go oh well maybe try a different one. If you're advertising that you are a place that offers multiple options for how to train your dog maybe you should properly evaluate the dog first before you cause a lot of trauma. I only used to this behavior technique for 2 months and we are a year later now and he's still traumatized. read more

This shithole just killed a dog and the owner/trainer was arrested for abuse and causing the death of a dog. Killed by heat stroke in their unaparoved transportation vehicle with broken air conditioning in the animal section read more

Beware of these people they will mistreat your pets... Plus they don't have proper equipment to care for these pets.

My dog, Roman Lee, who is a mixed American Bully and Pit Bull, and I made the move from Colorado to Nevada three months ago. Since then, Roman has had some trouble adapting and has become a little aggressive. I reached out to Sit Means Sit, where Roman was trained in Colorado, and Mike was extremely helpful. He made an appointment to come to our home and give an assessment of Roman Lee. It was amazing to see how quickly Roman Lee responded to him. I quickly realized it wasn't Roman who needed to be reset--it was me. Now we are working on classes, and Mike is going to do a reassessment in a week. I'll keep you posted on how Roman and I do. read more

My 4 month old was given to them for 10 days to train, came back traumatized and scared of gutters.

I took classes with sit means sit and my dog didn't learn diddly. The trainers were incompetent and has no idea what to do with my dog and the owner he is arrogant. Yuck. I would highly suggest smarty paws! They actually helped me with my dog. Now he's awesome and the prices were better. read more

Flashback 6 months ago: I tried all sorts of collars, vests, harnesses, leashes-nothing stopped my dog from going rouge on the leash. I hated to walk her. Plus, she was a fraidy cat. Cried when we left her even for a minute and coward around other dogs. Oh, and when I called her, you could just tell she was thinking "you talking to me?" Now? She walks next to me in 'heel' position, sits on command, and we can leave her home for a few hours. She plays with other dogs, even the big ones! And yes she comes when called! It is great having a happy pet and a companion that enjoys going for walks and to play in the park. D'Awna has been a great trainer, for me and my dog! We had a couple private lessons and now attend the group lessons. Although I did not sign up for the 'board and train', I see fast results during group class with those pups. The group classes vary weekly and include the basics, tricks, advanced skills, and group walks. They are a lot of fun for me and my dog! A big thank you to Yelp for helping me find D'Awna! read more

Sit Means Sit - Yep, we learned Sit Means Sit from D'Awna! - Pet Training Near Me

Not enough words to boast about this husband and wife team - DON and LINDA!!!!! ( Facebook is sit means sit SW LV) ...... Truly amazing, loving REAL PEOPLE. I feel like they are a PART of OUR FAMILY!!! Tank & Roxy LOVE THEM!!!! They CARE about you! THEY CARE about YOUR DOGS!!! They want you to have well behaved dogs so that you can fully enjoy their companionship! And THEY DELIVER MORE! EXCEEDED OUR EXPECTATIONS!!!! ( I went through a very trying time with a miscarriage and Linda and Don reached out to me, checked o me, even sent me a card to express their thoughts! It really Blew my MIND!!!! These people are genuine and Loving!!!!) My husband travels to the Middle East for three months at a time. My two beloved rugrats are a blessing but needed some help. I couldn't walk them on a leash or make them do what I wanted... they were like a two year old that wouldn't listen for anything. It was embarrassing and tough on me! Esp with my husband being gone. The stress and anxiety when dogs came by the yard or walked by, I thought for a bit my little guy Tank was dog aggressive... but no, it was the fact that I needed the training more! So Don and Linda reached out to me at my dyer need... ( my husband was deployed and I was going crazy at the end of my rope) Linda must have known this because it was a huge BLESSING for me! She offered to take the pups for a week and her and Don would work with them. They came back different dogs and this "kick start" is just what we needed to progress forward. They truly Blessed me by offering help for me... and their fees are MORE than reasonable!!! Their care and love for your pets would be thousands of dollars ( I know because I've looked around) ... the way they loved our pups like they were their family is priceless! They even took our dogs for the weekend and loved them up so my husband and I could enjoy a weekend in TX. WOW!!! Who does this?!! Tank and Roxy even did great around their dogs! And a cat too!! (which I'm still shocked about!) DON and LINDA! THANK YOU SO SO MUCH!!!! We consider you family! We tell Roxy and tank you're going to uncle Dons and AUNTIE Linda's house! Our Dogs are amazing NOW!!! I can Enjoy them so much more! Words aren't enough to express! We LOVE you guys! read more

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We rescued a dog during the quarantine who we came to find out she was people and dog aggressive and a big puller on the leash. All professional training was shut down. I did as much as I could on my own, but I knew my pup needed professional help. Finally we were able to get a consult and training dates and all I can say is WOW!!! Tammi and Richard are amazing! They love dogs and love training and it shows. My dog is a new dog. She has work to do still, but Tammi and Richard laid the foundation for us. She walks at a perfect heel. No more pulling. She obeys commands and listens. This was the best thing we could have done for our dog and for us. We will be taking her to the group classes to keep our new skills up to par. I now feel more comfortable taking my dog on walks in public and we are now more free to take her with us to do all the activities we love to do. Just because our training days are done doesn't mean they are done with us or we them. They make themselves available to us for questions and concerns after. They really do care about the well being of our dog. Thank you is not enough to show our gratitude. They are the way to go you won't be sorry. read more

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I called sit means sit to deal with one issue for my dog. Linda came to the house and did an extensive evaluation of the dog. I signed up for a 3 lesson package and being the holiday time got a 4th session free. Don came to the house twice for 1 hour sessions, which were about 30 minutes each. The last time Don text and asked to do a lesson that day I said I couldn't but could the next day. That was the last I heard from him. I worked my dog everyday, not only did she not get better she acted worse. After being shocked a number of times to behave the dog began to turn a snap at me. These "lessons" were a total waste of time and money, especially since I didn't get 2lessons that were paid for. read more

Left my husky for 2 weeks to get trained, got her back untrained & was forced to buy a $255 SHOCK collar that I don't want to use on my dog with their logo on it. Why do I need a shock collar from a company that couldn't train my dog? & my dogs pictures are on here which I didn't approve. You didn't train the dog why are you using the photos? read more

I am in awe at the level of excellence that Sit Means Sit Anthem Dog Training promotes and provides. I've been a dog mom for over 20 years and joined and bought every type of dog training out there, but nothing ever seemed to stick for me in my past. When I got my Golden Doodle, I knew I couldn't waste such an intelligent and talented dog on my lack of training abilities and consistency. I interviewed several training companies, but my head and heart were 100% confident and comfortable with SMS's training methods, pricing and timelines. I loved the all-day school drop-off training idea. Genius, in fact! Within the first day, my dog was a completely different dog. It looked as if she immediately belonged in a dog show. It was beautiful. By graduation, you could see how happy she was to be pleasing us and getting so much praise in return. The training does stick with the dog, it's so easy to stay consistent with for us, as humans, and our babies actually enjoy learning and obeying and being rewarded with high praise. I couldn't be happier with the results and the new friends I've made along the way, in the trainers. They are worth every penny and then some, and the fact that I have access to them for my fur-baby's lifetime, should anything arise that they can assist with, brings me so much peace and trust in them and their work. You don't find that anymore. A lifetime of gratitude - Thank You Tammi & Richard! read more

Sit Means Sit - Tammi takes Reagan to the park for graduation day! - Pet Training Near Me

D'Awna teaches clients how to relate to our dogs. We adopted a very fear aggressive dog, and with D'Awna's training, we have learned to watch Daisy's signals to be one a step ahead, to bring that aggression to a halt. Our walks with Daisy are much more peaceful. She and our other dogs now do not pull on the leash to lead us, they walk in heel & let us lead them. D'Awna and Lexi are what we call miracle workers. We've seen dogs come into class that have had other trainers and never got over their issues. But after attending a couple of classes, those dogs learn to be responsive, happy pets in all situations. This training keeps the dogs attention on their owner through many different, unforeseen scenarios. The training is very kind and gentle. Our pets are happy and look forward to class (and D'Awna & Lexi's loving on them) as much as we humans do! Daisy is madly in love with D'Awna! read more

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We met the representatives at pet-a-palooza and they were very informative and inviting. We were very interested in getting a consultation for our pup. The guy said he would call the following Monday (5/6) however we didn't get a call until the following Saturday night (5/18) for a consultation on a Tuesday night (5/28) at our home. Needless to say, nobody ever showed and we haven't heard anything from them about why. At this point I'm unsure of who needs to be taught something, my dog, or these employees. Sit means sit? More like commit means follow through. read more

D'Awana and Lexi are both very knowledgeable and get right down to business as noted. Our German Shepherd Max did an eight day board and train. I would recommend two weeks, but because my parents are retired and I'm in school part time we have alot of time to follow up with Max's training. Max has worked very hard and he is learning even faster than us.The classes are amazing, and Max Really enjoys them!!! It's as if he has a job and he loves it. He is evolving into a dog that we never believed he would have the chance to be, because of the skill set given to us by "Sit Means Sit Summerlin". Now it's up to us to follow through and stay on task with Max's training. Thankyou D'Awana and Lexi, and Sit Means Sit Summerlin. You helped to save Max's life by giving us an effective skill set for his life long training. read more

First off- dog behavioral problems can not be fixed in 5 or less sessions. It's been almost 2 years since my female pittie boarded for 2 weeks with Rachel and Dan. Since then I have been attending their on-site, in park classes in Summerlin as well as their classes at the corporate office. Rachel, Dan(who my dog adores) and the entire Sit Means Sit staff have been nothing but educating, supportive and knowledgable while my pittie and I both learned to change our habits. In the past, my dog was unable to be in the same room as a strange dog and now she sits there with her full attention on me, completely ok with the other dogs. They have done a great job at catering the activities in classes to my pittbull and the other dogs' specific problem and creating situations which help them work through these problems. In the process, if your dog is the most problematic in class she/he will not be treated like a pariah. The Sit Means Sit staff and clients are very tolerant and understanding when it comes to problem behavior. New dogs come in weekly and with work improve and change so drastically that everyone knows its only a matter of time before that problem dog is changed too. For this reason, the corporate and on location group classes give you plenty of opportunities for your dog to work on whatever issues it may have. It also can be useful as just plain teaching your dog some off leash commands. The collar is definitely not a shock collar and has been a vital tool in teaching my dog to pay attention. The trainers will work with you and help you tailor your training to what works for you. I wish I would have done this when I first adopted my pittie. When you sign up don't expect an instant miracle. If you have major issues such as aggression it will take work and persistence in class as well as out of class. It's been a learning experience for me and I'm preparing my dog to take the Good Canine Citizen test. Whatever your goals the trainers are here to assist you. The great part is group classes are UNLIMITED for the LIFETIME of your dog! Ps. If you have a dog aggressive pittbull talk to Rachel she has tons of experience with them. read more

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I was told about Sit Means Sit from a friend who signed up for the Beginner Class. I had been looking for some training for my young bully mix (who thinks its funny to run away from me into on-coming traffic -true story) for a while. However, I had given up hope looking because most training was out of my price range. BUT, I heard about SMS's class and I signed up on a whim- It was the best thing I've done for my dog (besides adopting him). The trainer was a very knowledgeable and caring teacher. In the beginner class, we went through all the basics- sit, stay, wait, lay down, etc. It was well worth the money- in fact I feel like i got a fantastic deal and should have paid more! read more

Bobby , is the Greatest, he's a Master at Training, we've used him for 3 dogs so far, Amazing. Nicole, , Erin and Matthew are wonderful. Bless them all! read more

We have been using sit means sit for our shiba Inu for the past few months and they have been godsends! If you know dogs then you know that a shiba is ridiculously stubborn! They need a lot of training. Sit means sit has helped us to get on the right path with our little man! If you are looking for a great pet training service then definitely use sit means sit summerlin!! read more

I'd just like to share my experience from today. I had my first in-home consultation with a girl D'Awna. I am shocked by the other reviews. I guess they don't mind being treated horribly. I have never had a worse experience with a trainer. D'Awna was extremely rude and condescending. She did not listen when I voiced my concerns. She rushed me along when I told her the issues I'd been having and had short snappy responses to my concerns. When she worked with my dog, she pointed out how my dogs issues were my fault. Not what you're wanting to hear as a caring owner possibly spending thousands to get my dog trained here. I'm reaching out to a trainer to LEARN how to best work with my dog, not be berated in my own home. I will go someplace where I feel respected and understood, not talked down to like I was today. She only pointed out problems I already knew of(the reason I'm looking for a dog trainer), without any plans for solutions (even when I asked specifically). Then at the end, she coldly showed me the list of prices and says "so which option do you want". I am a military spouse and will be sure to also share this experience on our spouse page to NOT TO GO HERE. I was more than disappointed by the representation of this company and would never work with them just from how I was treated today. read more

Sadly my experience with Sit Means Sit was not a positive one. Rachel and D'Awna came out to my house and did a demonstration and I was very impressed with how well behaved Rachel's dog was but I was very concerned about using a "Shock Collar" on my dog. I specifically asked them if it was a shock collar and they insisted that it wasn't but that it "was just going to deliver a very mild massaging type" feeling to my dog. Rachel had me place it against my finger and she used the device on the lowest setting possible. Seemed reasonable to me at that time but after further research I realized how wrong I was. I feel horrible that I ever subjected my dog to this type of training as I discovered the following things after researching them. There is not a vibration, it is a painful jolt It is inhumane to subject a dog to this kind of pain Can cause burns to the dogs skin and fur Causes increased stress in the dog Dogs live in a constant state of fear anticipating the next shock When a dog associates people with the feeling of pain they can become more aggressive towards people. Dogs learn to mistrust their owners Shock collars should only be used as a last resort and not in day to day training Studies have shown that training with a shock collar is no more effective than without a collar so why subject your dog this kind of treatment? Thankfully after learning all of this and also consulting my vet regarding these collars I stopped going after a few training sessions but the corporate office has refused to refund my money. I emailed them repeatedly regarding what went on at some of the classes with D'Awana and they still wouldn't return my money. I had an issue in my class where I felt that my dog was in danger because there was an out of control pitt bull in one class who seemed hell bent in going after my dog in particular. He tracked her movements the entire class at one point lunging at her while her owner had little to no control over her own dog. When I asked D'wana what I should do she said "I can't tell you what your'e supposed to do" Really? Aren't you the trainer in charge of this class? If she doesn't know what to do then who does? Clearly this was without question one of the biggest mistakes I have made and a costly one as well. Run, don't walk as far away from this company and these dog trainers as you possibly can. Save your time and money and find a reputable dog trainer who doesn't resort to using a shock collar. read more

I can't say enough about how awesome D'Awna has been! I have a very rambunctious husky that has been a bit of a challenge for me but with D'Awnas help both me and my dog are much more relaxed and have made so much progress. The changes in my dogs behavior are amazing he has come so far and is only getting better. She is so nice and patient with the dogs, really addressing each dogs individual needs. If I ever need help she always stays and answers any questions I have and gives me advise and solutions to changing the behavior. D'Awna is the best and I highly recommend sit means sit training it has been a lifesaver for me and my husky! read more

Rachael and Dan are really as good as it gets! My dog was always friendly to other dogs, but once she got attacked by two big dogs, she changed. She started snapping at other dogs at the dog park, she started barking and lunging at them while on a walk. I was heartbroken and I felt devastated thinking that she might always be this way. I will admit that the idea of using an e-collar scared me. I thought it was mean. I was completely wrong. It's never used as a punishment, it is only used as an extension of your voice. It made complete sense. When she is in "freak out" mode when seeing another dog, she can't hear a word I'm saying. She is way too intense to hear me, even when I'm screaming. With Sit Means Sit, they teach you how to communicate with your dog even when they are in an intense state. The results I saw even on the first day were amazing. The first class I went to, Pepper had to wear a muzzle and tried to attack EVERY dog in class. I kept at it, and after several classes, and a board and train session with Rachael and Dan, I'm seeing that Pepper can be who she really is, a friendly outgoing dog even with other dogs. When I was on vacation, Rachael sent me a video of Pepper playing and having fun with other dogs! It made me tear up, it was so great to see her being a dog again. Just the other day one of my kids let Pepper out of the house. My neighbor was on a walk with his greyhound. Before I could grab her, Pepper approached the greyhound respectfully and they met each other normally, with no incidents! I was so thrilled and relieved! If you have any kind of issue with your dog, I assure you Rachael and Dan can help you! read more

I have nothing but positive things to say about Sit means sit, and D'Awna, my dog trainer. This is simply the best investment for you and your dogs!!! I have two Puggles. The truth is, as much as I love them and treat them like my children, they had a lot of problems that I allowed to go on for years. I enrolled them in immersion training. D'Awna took my boy home for ten days, and when he returned I simply could not believe the difference. My family joked that she spray painted a well behaved dog to look like mine and swapped him out. He has been doing amazing since coming back home. He listens...truly listens to me and is just as well mannered as can be. She currently has my girl for immersion, and I can't wait to get her back and see the results. D'Awna is very good with the dogs. She is incredibly knowledgeable and you can see she cares for you and your dogs. I have yet to take a group class, but have had several private lessons, and will eagerly attended group classes! I feel as though the price is very fair, especially seeing the results. It has been worth every penny!!! read more

Signed my 10 month old, 55 pound bulldog up for Sit Means Sit after much research and trying out another training facility, and have never looked back. After only a couple of months, Bentley is a new dog and I actually enjoy going to classes and taking him for a walk which I never thought would happen. Rachael and Dan really know dogs and how they think and they know how to train them and their owners. Sit Means Sit is a God-send, don't even consider any other training...private lessons, lifetime classes anywhere Sit Means Sit is located and one on one attention, it is worth EVERY penny! read more

Hands down totally satisfied with their services. We have two pit bulls that started with Summerlin Sit Means Sit back in the beginning of this year. They have come so far since starting the program. They sit when the door bell rings, they sit when people enter our house, they dont pull on walks, they are able to sit on place around other dogs without moving, they heal at our sides while on walks, among other things. We go to as many weekly classes as we are able to and no matter when we go all the staff is absolutely wonderful and helpful. They never make you feel like an outsider and they are helpful and patient with all the dogs. We couldn't be happier :) Thanks Dan and Rachel!!!!! read more

I have been a client with Sit Means Sit Summerlin since April 2011. I had previously put my dog through other obedience training, agility training and had passed the Canine Good Citizen test and therapy dog test, but I wanted continued training, and that is what I get with SMSS. I liked the other trainings I had gone to before also, but they were short and expensive and if you missed a class it couldn't be made up. I like that with SMS I choose to go as often as I want to and it does not cost me anything extra and I don't lose anything if I skip classes. I believe that dogs need continued work, and going to classes on a regular basis is best for the dog and the owner. I love that SMS offers that. You pay a onetime fee and get training for the life of your dog. I love that it is flexible for my travel and time. Rachael and Dan hold classes all over the Summerlin Valley which allows for people to not always travel far for class. The parks that we have trainings are rotated as well so that dogs also have to work in new and unfamiliar places. I feel that this is a more realistic setting. The training they offer is done as a whole group but they also work on things that people request or that an individual might need practice with. My dog had dominant/aggressive issues the class allows me to practice working on these behaviors in a safe and controlled environment. I like that during class we take breaks where the dogs can play and interact, this allows my dog to interact and play with other dogs that I know have the same training as him and the dogs are under the control of their owners. This is a safe environment to teach dogs how to behave and interact appropriately. I always feel welcomed to ask questions even when not in class. Rachael and Dan are available by phone and that is a great tool. I also love that they offer boarding as well, because then I know my dog is safe when I am away. Rachael and Dan also offer other events like hiking and bbqs to continue work in real life situations with the dogs. Rachael and Dan have offered me peace of mind with my dog in public places. It is nice to know that I have a knowledgeable team that I can ask questions, share ideas and get feedback on the training and safety/health of my dog. Rachael and Dan have also brought on other trainers and I feel confident that the new trainers have the same ideas and process of working dogs. They have brought on a new trainer recently and she does the classes the same way. She is very confident in her presentation of materials and I feel confident that my dog and I are continuing to get the proper training needed to continue our growth. I am confident that this is a training I will continue with my dog for life and I will also be satisfied with it. read more

Great training. The concept is unque not what most people think. Rachael and Dan help you understand that. Also, they are very knowledgable in all aspect of training and canine behavior. I take 4 dogs to Sit Means Sit and the love it. They seem very happy and excited to go to the group classes. The hardest part for me you gets to go this week read more

We have owned many pets, dogs and cats and always wanted to have our canines trained. Our schedules often precluded us from going to training, so we felt we would spend the $$ and lose out...not to mention the fuzzy wouldn't get the training. When we moved to Las Vegas and finally had the time, we decided to try SIT MEANS SIT (SMS) because our new neighbor recommended it. The trainers came to US! We later learned the trainers come to you as often as you ask for special training...which has been a total of three times thus far...the rest of the time we go to class, they offer 2-4 in the mornings and 3 in the evenings depending on the time of year. What we learn and see with other owners only makes us more pleased that we decided on SMS. All the trainers...we've met three...are terrific and more than willing to help with anything. We had some issues with our terrier mix going into her kennel (her bedroom as Trainer Dan calls it) when we wanted and asked Dhim to come and help. He was there that afternoon and Libby goes into the kennel without issue after only one afternoon! We have more expectations that we know SMS will help us achieve. SMS has many plans and payment options. We are very glad we decided on the unlimited group package. We can add other parts, doggie boot camp, etc., at any time. They'll train us too, if we ask! Thanks! :) read more

SIt means sit dog training are amazing. Firstly, they are so friendly and accommodating. Rachael is wonderful when I have a question, comment or concern she is always around and calls back right away to help me out. I just got a mastiff puppy who is afraid of going outside the house! And my roommate has a yorkie who originally owned the house barking constantly and even biting before we had a few training sessions. I love the fact that they are always willing to help out and guide us through our specific dog issues. My mastiff is finally leaving the house with little issues. I think the main thing that sets these trainers apart from the rest is the fact that they take the time and effort to work on your specific dog issues and won't stop until they are all taken care of. Also, I boarded my dog with them and they are amazing as well. I would highly recommend them if you want your dog to be a well behaved happy family member. read more

Rocky and I have been going to training with Rachael and Dan as well as the rest of the staff for about 10 months now. The training has been awesome for both Rocky as well as myself. I tried several different training techniques and trainers with very little results prior to reaching out to Sit Means Sit. Now Rocky is so much better behaved. I can't say enough about how caring and determined Rachael and Dan are about both the dogs and their owners. They will truly go the extra mile in helping you. You only need to ask. Rocky just couldn't swim so Dan came over and in only a few short lessons Rocky will now get in the water by himself when I tell him to and actually swim around the pool. If it weren't for Rachael and Dan I don't think we would have ever gotten Rocky to behave as well as he does now. I can't recommend Rachael and Dan enough. Its a great program run by great people with great results for the dogs and their owners. Keep up the great work.... read more