We brought our Mastiff to train with Sit means Sit in the hopes of a more social and behaved girl. She unfortunately missed some of her socialization and developed a fear of unfamiliar people. They worked really well with her, gave her time to settle in. When I would drop her off in the am we greeted in a nice friendly way by Scott. Robert took her every morning and walked her around. I mentioned she was leery of the techs going to vans in the parking lot and he got her out there to observe them. Kendall her main trainer was a positive force for her and she really likes her now. (This is big for this girl and her fears) She has become more focused and listens much better. Took her to pickup curbside on our way home from class, normally she backs away from the curbside employee or tries to go up front. Today she sat nicely in the car, watched them and didn't try to get away from. Big improvement. I look forward to watching her become even more confident with her group classes. Highly recommend! read more

We enrolled our dog Piko in the immersive training program, and have been coming to twice-weekly sessions for upkeep since then. We were so lucky to have Josh as a trainer to work with our mischevous pup. He's enthusiastic and knows dogs really well, and his guidance is much appreciated. Josh is always willing to spend a little extra time after class to go over the nuances of training with us. We now work with Kendall who has been super helpful with pointers on how to sharpen Piko's skills. All in all, an excellent staff. read more

Highly recommend Sit Means Sit! Since we started taking our bull terrier, we have noticed a huge improvement. After 2 years, we still continue to take her to group classes as often we can. All the trainers are amazing and Ria loves them! read more

We did the immersion program with added behavioral. They did learn a lot , but still have behavioral problems a bit. It's a lot of work on our end as well. I was hoping after spending the kind of money I did that they would have been a lot better. When I take them in for follow up classes they act up like they were before. I know it our dogs and their social Anxieties but I had hoped being around other dogs would have helped. But overall everyone wa helpful and our trainer Josh was excellent read more

This place is amazing! Our dog went in knowing very little commands and had terrible leash anxiety but after his training, he is doing so much better. The training plan they provide along with the amazing staff is top-tier! We still have a long way to go but I can finally walk my dog on the leash comfortably and know how to handle situations much more clearly because of the training. I can't wait to see how much better he'll become over the next couple months! Highly recommend! read more

I wanted to take just a minute to share a review of the great team at Sit Means Sit of San Antonio. Our dog, JD, a 3.5 yr old male German Shepherd and myself, have been working with Kendall and Josh at the Broadway location since early September. The development and improvement that JD has achieved since Sept '24 has absolutely amazed us. He started out with both Dog and People Aggression and has pretty much left all of that behind him now after attending weekly classes and learning to work thru those things. We now take JD to Lowes, Home Depot, Academy, PetsMart and multiple lunch spots across town and he's a perfect gentleman at each place. What a pleasure to now have a dog that can go pretty much anywhere and have folks comment about how well- mannered he is. Thanks Kendall, Josh and the rest of the Sit Means Sit for helping us build and create a dog that is such a pleasure to be around. We still have some more work to do but we're a long way from where we started. We recommend this team to anyone that needs a great team to work with your dog! Russell & Pam Green read more

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Enrolling Jake at SMS was one of the best decisions I've made for him so far! I found SMS on Google/Yelp and stopped by the Broadway facility on a whim. After asking a few questions, Austin wanted to meet Jake and welcomed us in. Although Jake is very obedient he really struggled with meeting people and other dogs. Austin was very transparent, genuine, and encouraging and reassured us that SMS could help build Jake's confidence. He encouraged us to start muzzle conditioning and four weeks later we dropped him off for his first day camp. Taz took the time to introduce herself to Jake and quickly gained his trust. I was amazed and left with my heart at ease. Next we met Josh who has an undeniable passion for dog training. His cool calm approach and ability to lead and control Jake was really impressive and again we left feeling more and more hopeful. Later we met Caitlyn who really helped teach me how to communicate with Jake, keep him engaged, and gave me a better understanding how to juggle the leash and e-collar remote. Next we met Kendall who continued to help us work on Jake's impulse control, going through doors, and leash pulling. She also helped teach Jake how to get himself into my Jeep without me lifting him. On each of these days Robert showed up bright and early to happily receive Jake, check on our progress, and make note of any issues we were having that we'd like the trainers to focus on that day. Jake was always so happy to go with Robert that he stopped looking back for me when I'd leave. Clearly Jake's confidence grew with each visit. Brittney who had heard of a highly reactive dog enrolling met Jake one day and couldn't believe he was the dog that she heard about. She said "Jake... from State Farm? This Jake? No way!" This amazing staff continues to impress me with their training techniques, patience for dogs/people, and compassion for all dogs without judgement. They've really taken great care of my boy. In group classes the team has been very intentional to keep everyone safe, comfortable, and having fun! Even if Jake struggles with a new task or gets too talkative in class I consider it all a huge WIN because just two months ago I could not imagine Jake being in the same room with strangers and dogs and yet he's doing amazing! Thank you to the entire Sit Means Sit team for training me and taking such great care of my Jake! read more

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Hershey is a rescue we got three months ago. He is a big lover boy but was not well-trained. We tried to train him on our own but realized we needed help from some professionals. He is strong and could almost pull us to the ground when he saw another dog or a vehicle. After doing quite a bit of research we chose Sit Means Sit. We were very reluctant to train using an e-collar but after meeting with Lisa and understanding it is not used for punishment we were more comfortable. Hershey was in their Board and Train program and he did great. Each of the trainers was professional and very friendly. With their follow up classes and our consistency with his continued training, we are confident we will have a very well-trained and well-behaved dog. Thank you SMS!! read more

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I highly recommend bringing your your dog to sit means sit! I have a 3 year German Shepard who we brought here and omg its made such a big difference in our lives. She gets overexcited and reactive when she sees other dogs and is uncontrollable. It made it really hard taking her out on walks and we avoided any place with dogs. We have seen so much improvement brining her to sit-means-sit. I no longer get dragged around every time I take her off and I can now get her to listen and pay attention even with other dogs around. We were even able to take her to PetSmart on a Sunday and she did so good with other dogs around! This is not our first time trying to "fix" these issue. We took her to other training facilities and saw no results and we got told "she will grow out of it" which was not true! I really wish I would have known about Sit-means-sit earlier because its been the only place that has really helped us out. They have taught her and I so many useful commands. They would take her on "field-trips" meaning that they would train her outside of dog parks/ places with distractions which is awesome because its much harder to get a dog to listen to you with distractions, but its so needed! The trainers are awesome too! You can tell they are really passionate about the work they do and they are there for you to answer questions and continue helping you even after the sessions. If you are considering brining your dog here do it you will not regret it. I really wish I would have brought my fur baby here years ago as it was 100% worth it! read more

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Sit Means Sit has been a very rewarding and fantastic experience in the board-and-train program for my dog Ellie!. Recently, I discovered Sit Means Sit, and they have been very loving and attentive to her training and helping me with Ellie's learning. She loves going to the classes and the boarding program. They send pictures and updates, recognizing her excited interest in learning and her genuine care for people. She arrived home wanting to learn more, and happy about showing me what she learns; she gets excited for our walks and our hikes like never before. Ellie recognizes what she needs to do. The trainers at Sit Means Sit are kind, knowledgeable, patient, and they take great care to help me learn as well. They care deeply about the relationship between Ellie and me, and leaving Ellie with the trainers feels like another home. The follow-up training sessions explore even more ways for us to get better together. I highly recommend this caring business. They are loving and diligent in their attention to the training Ellie needs as she learns and grows, and also how I can become a better caretaker for Ellie. I cant say enough about our experience. read more

In 2021, i thought that my people/dog aggressive blue heeler was unfixable and possessed the potential fate of being put down. It is now Jan 3, 2023 and I am truly so happy with SMS. My consultation was late December 2021 with Austin at the Broadway location. I explained to him my concerns and goals and he was very enthusiastic about Bojack's potential with the program. Austin had me test the e-collar for my own reassurance as an owner. (test was on fatty area of the palm). I never had doubts about using this sort of training tool, especially with a dog like Bojack which I knew needed something more than just a "good boy! here's a pat on the head". Bojack did the 6 day course where he attended a daycare-like setting at the Broadway facility 3 days for 2 weeks. (He was muzzled for each class which I fully supported). After every class, I would get a lesson on what Bojack learned such as how to use the e-collar and the basic commands that follow with it, (heel, place, sit, down, stay, come). Bojack already knew these commands from a previous program he did but I was mostly looking forward to the years' worth of group classes that are included in the price. (these group classes were the absolute selling point for me. I was very dedicated to Bojack's progress). Bo's first group class was Jan 27, 2022. It has been almost an entire year and I truly can't believe the progress he has made with SMS. In these past 12 months, Bo has truly mastered most of the commands and exercises that we do during group class. Bojack has now been accepted into the brand new Advanced II class that will consist of weekly field trips for higher-skilled exercises and a more challenging environment. This is all credited towards the amazing trainers he has seen throughout the year: Patricia and Mike throughout the year, Zach for the last half of the year and Isaac for these past couple weeks. (also a big thank you to all the trainees/newer employees that help run the facility). I am not going to lie, Bojack still has reactivity issues, but I have accepted and so should you, (if you are a severely reactive dog owner), that these behaviors will likely not go away due to many unique reasons. BUT, what you CAN do is learn how to be proactive. Proactivity and consistency is the key for owning dogs like these. You can't expect to drop a couple grand on SMS, not attend any group classes and then expect a cured dog. Those group classes are absolutely vital to you and your dog's training abilities. Being consistent is so important, I can't stress that enough. With the dedication I put into Bo and SMS for the past 12 months, I can now take Bo to any crowded place and feel confident in his ability to execute an excellent heel walk while walking by distractions amongst other commands. Thank you trainers and Lisa for the environment you created, for the training you provided and the confidence you instilled in me and Bo :) read more

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We have a large 100 lb+ black mouth cur named Maui. He had fear aggression where we tried to board him he wouldn't let anyone touch him and at the vet he has to be sedated. Maui went through the hybrid training program and he is now comfortable around other people! Kendall was always really helpful when we met with her and Maui. We also appreciated the pictures and videos sent on the app to give us daily updates on him. We feel more confident taking him in public now and having people over to the house. read more

I have been coming with my boy Brody for a while now and I have seen success and he sure has a love for kindle and she always does a great job with him as do the other instructors but kindle is his favorite.It has been a slow process as my boy is dog reactive but the traners are always patient with him.I look forward seen more progress in the future read more

I have a 5 month Doberman (Samson). I have had a few dogs (poodles) in the past. However, they were very ill mannered. So when I decided to get a Samson, I wanted to be a good parent and provide him with all the tools necessary to be successful. Here came SMS, and from the very first day, we were rolling with positive behaviors. Better yet, my confidence improved in providing the necessary training at home. We graduated from the puppy class, and went straight to the board and train. Our trainer Josh, Austin, and Robert have done wonders with my ever growing pup. But more important, I see my confidence in training improving with each visit. I like to show Samson off to my relatives...he is so well behaved and stays in place upon command. I strongly recommend SMS to anyone who wants to get the most out of their dogs. read more

Sit Means Sit - Samson is now well over 50 lbs...but I just love this baby picture of him - Pet Training Near Me - San Antonio, Texas

Exact trainers so patient and compassionate. All the trainers especially Candice took all the time we needed to understand and reinforce the training after each day. I especially enjoyed and appreciated the daily pictures and updates I received. Can't say enough great things about SMS read more

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Sit Means Sit has been so amazing with meeting my needs and expectations with training for my sweet Georgia Ann. They are great with flexibility to meet the needs of your schedule. Trainings are fun and friendly and the trainers have extensive knowledge with their expertise. My sweet girl loves going to see her trainers and always comes home in a good tired way. I am sent pictures of her through out her training days and friendly updates on how she is doing in training. I highly recommend Sit Means Sit to anyone looking for high quality training for their fur babies. read more

So grateful to the folks at Sit Means Sit for the training I have received for my sweet but stubborn terrier. Yes, I use an E-collar to get and keep his attention, but he has never been harmed and frankly, it is no big deal to him. Trust these professionals and you will see great results. The day training was perfect for us and the results were quick and amazing. For the first time ever I was able to allow my sweet boy to run free during a family lake vacation without worrying if he would run off. We are continuing with classes and he continues to improve and learn new things. The entire staff at SMS is helpful and friendly, but I have especially appreciated the individualized tips and training that I continue to receive from CAITLIN - thanks Caitlin. read more

I used them for my litter mates....after 4 weeks of 1 hour training per week they showed me the next step over $4000.00 for both of them. Electric shock treatment that I have no tolerance for. They advised it wasn't and let me try it on my hand. I must be blind in one eye and can't see out of the other. Yes it was an electric shock. I have found an awesome lady to personally train mine at a great price with great reviews. Been training for 30 years.....She do not believe, like me, in the electric shock system. read more

I have a beautiful, loving yellow lab.. that is super smart and friendly.. BUT (there is a but).... She is stubborn as hell! My mom's dog walker in Corpus Christi had used SMS there and spoke about how wonderful it was for her dog, who was a runner and had other issues. My mom suggested we look into Sit Means Sit in SA. So..we did. We went in for our free consultation and evaluation. Leslie walked us through everything they offer. She was very straight forward, informed us of different options and prices. We signed up immediately. And we could not wait for our private lessons. Really.. all we wanted out of it was for our dog to come when called, and to not pull on the leash. We started in October, and we have gained SO much more than we were ever expecting! I highly recommend Sit Means Sit if you are looking into dog training. Our friends and family can't believe the progress our pup has made, even the dog boarder made a comment about her! Leslie and Jaime are excellent trainers and FULL of knowledge. You will not regret bringing your dog here! read more

Almost a year ago now, I got my corgi-beagle mix, Julep. While I love her dearly, she is so stubborn and has no will to listen. This gave me a lot of anxiety, especially in off leash situations. Last August, I came to Sit Means Sit to ease my anxiety, and it's worked! Julep and I did a couple of private lessons. I worked with Mike and Erin a few times, and they were really great to work with! They understand how confusing it can be, both for the dog and myself, so they take their time and seek to explain things in different ways. If something didn't work or wasn't clicking, there was always a different way to approach it. After our private lessons, we went to group classes. We haven't been to as many as I want to due to my work schedule, but every time we go, I feel that Julep gets better, especially around distractions. The trainers really look to help with whatever you're having problems with at home, which is great! I haven't met a trainer I didn't feel helped me and my dog. I was nervous coming in that I wouldn't be able to afford this. However, they offered a payment plan that was manageable for me, a college student on a budget. Julep now will come when called, sit, stay, place, and be quiet when asked. These commands all come in so handy. I feel safe when we're out and about. This piece of mind is something I wouldn't trade for anything. Thank you Sit Means Sit! read more

Trisha did an awesome job with Guard,who is a German Shepard. He is a rescued dog, that my family was happy to take in as our new family member. Trisha has made a great difference in Guards demeanor. Thank you Trisha Ed and Guard read more

Sit Means Sit's commitment to improving dog behavior and the dog/owner relationship is unparalleled. The trainers at their San Antonio facility were helpful, knowledgeable, and truly caring - even long after the actual training appointments. Before working with SMS, my dog was distracted and unconfident. She couldn't go for a walk without stopping to sniff at every tree and freaking out at every falling leaf. Now she's a model of decorum on walks - especially when she's wearing her Sit Means Sit collar. I recommend SMS to any dog owner who's over the bad behavior but unsure how to get results from DIY training efforts. read more

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I fostered Kazi from ACS back in July, although he is very sweet, but because he was a street dog, he wasn't easy to walk (he pulls me), he wasn't easy around other dogs and very destructive. I never had a pet before so I don't have the experience to make him adoptable. So I decided to look for a training place to train him and teach me. Sit means Sit (SMS) had the highest review on Yelp and of course, nothing but the best for Kazi. After the initial call, the lady asked me few times if I'm ok with the fee since it is higher than most other places and Kazi is a foster, I do appreciate that concerns though. I had 5 private sessions with Krystal (I'm hoping to attend the group sessions soon), and she KNOWS her stuff. I learned a lot from her. Kazi went from peeing on the floor and whining around Devin (Krystal's dog) on our first meeting a month ago, to be able to run with Kazi in the park last week, that was a HUGE improvement. Now, of course, don't expect SMS to have the magic stick and make your dog behave overnight, it takes a lot of work and Kazi still have a lot of work to do, as am I. I highly recommend SMS to any of the dog owner. They are expensive compare to others, but the trainers know they stuff and it worth every penny. read more

Sit Means Sit - Kazi staring at the ducks near the pond. If this was a month ago, he would be all over the ducks instead of just chilling. =) - Pet Training Near Me - San Antonio, Texas

In 2020 Theo was born. He was a sweet little puppy until he wasn't! In his second puppy class he had a bad event with a very large dog ! From that point forward he was very dog aggressive. Looking for a new place to train I had a consultation with Lisa at Sit Means Sit. We discussed sms philosophy, we tested the collar on my palm. I was convinced sms would make a difference. Lisa recommended board and train at the Cibolo location. I was ready ! While Theo was there I received emails with videos and updates on his progress. . We met Mike when I picked Theo up and had a private lesson. Next was group class ! It was bad! He lunged at every dog for several classes. He was a challenge !! Mike expressed confidence that Theo could work through his issue, I needed to be consistent in attending class and training daily. Now May 2023 Theo is markedly improved , but still can be reactive ! However, it is occasional! It is much calmer in our home and I am ever grateful! Mike , has an excellent understanding of canine behavior and psychology with a sound knowledge of various training techniques and dog handling and problem solving skills ! SMS made a difference for us!! Thank you Mike! Thank you Lisa for showing us the way! read more

I had my 3year-old Sophie stay for two weeks of training and come home a new dog, Sophie 2.0! All of her happy go lucky silly self in an all new well behaved obedient and attentive package! She is able to walk without pulling, returns when called and ignore distractions like other dogs, cats and even squirrels when told! I am completely satisfied with her training and the value of every single dollar spent. The year of up to three weekly training classes is more than icing on the cake, as they say! read more

I'm sure the training provided is absolutely amazing. However, after the initial consultation, I was shocked to see the prices for the packages that were recommended to me. My dog was "diagnosed" as being "aggressive against other dogs due to anxiety" (not people) and prescribed one of the two most expensive packages with no less expensive alternatives. The explanation of the issue was very polite and not accusatory, yet $3k to fix my dog's anxiety seems wayyyy to steep. I will not be signing up for this training! read more

Our boxer pup was barely 3m when he started his "path of destruction". Basic training went out the window with him. He was beyond the simple training Petco & Petsmart offered. I promise, Sit Means Sit will give you the tools to communicate effectively with EACH OTHER.... & WILL BRING YOU SUCCESS! For me, I am willing to bet, the cost of his "path of destruction" would have costed us the same if not more than the cost of training him. Seriously I'm not kidding, trust me, they know what their doing here. It can be pricey but "you get what you pay for". They will prove to you that if you communicate like they do to your dog you will have your dog performing and behaving like a well-mannered show dog. Don't get discouraged if at first you and your dog aren't on the same communication level. YOU have to learn to speak effectively to your dog and it takes some time to learn the "talk" and body language. I promise that my pup was NEVER tortured, unhappy or forced to train. He HAPPILY looks forward to practice at home, training classes with his new fur friends, and showing off his manners to get attention. I ABSOLUTELY recommend Sit Means Sit if you want a dog that won't embarrass you in public or won't destroy your home anymore. They will help you train your dog to be a well-mannered canine citizen of San Antonio that will kindly socialize with other dogs, will behave on and off leash, come when called, learn their boundaries, sit, lay, come, walk closely on your side or walk loosely without pulling. You'll be proudly looking forward to enjoying little outings to dog-friendly areas like at The Pearl or SouthTown, or BlueStar areas of San Antonio. Thank you Sit Means Sit for bringing a better quality of life to our pup and his happy humans at home read more

Sit Means Sit - Thanks to Sit Means Sit, this is our well-mannered 6mo Boxer Pup, formerly known as Crazy-Monster-Dog - Pet Training Near Me - San Antonio, Texas

I had already thought I knew what training company i was going to go with, but decided to go in for the consultation with Sit Means Sit and immediately fell in love. Leslie is such an amazing trainer and works on boosting your confidence in the training along with your dogs. My dog has issues with stranger aggression and reactivity and has been described as a severe case. And while he still has strides to go with being okay with strangers, after a couple months I already have so much more knowledge on ways to deal with his issues until we get over it completely, and his reactivity has gotten better in some aspects. Erin was also amazing and made the training enjoyable. I look forward to having training and am proud everyday of the strides me and my dog are making everyday. read more

We have two pooches. Our nearly 2-year-old Dalmatian "Oliver" is a loving affectionate bully. Strong willed and single minded. Loves to play. Our other is a 3-year-old lab mix "Raymond": anxious, skittish, easily aroused. Both love to play and bark. Before Sit Means Sit, we had tried Gentle Leader leashes, facial leashes, and a couple of books. None worked for more than a week or two. The results from SMS were obvious and rather quick. Within days, we had dogs that were happy but more compliant, obedient, and cooperative. Krystal and Karis initially recommended a two-week board-and-train with Oliver. However, my wife stuck with the curriculum and one week later he had improved significantly. We are now six weeks into the curriculum and can walk our dogs in the neighborhood or local parks with slack in the leash, wagging tails, and them paying little attention to little kids or other dogs. Please note that this is quite expensive and not a small undertaking. My wife is a homemaker and has dedicated the better part of her life to training our dogs since starting SMS. Your results will not be as good if you only train them for one or two hours per day. It is labor intensive. But in the end, it's like having kids. You get out what you put in. This is a humane and effective training program. HIGHLY RECOMMENDED but only if you're willing to put forth the effort. read more

Had a free evaluation done for my puppy. The whole experience was very cold. The trainer never introduced themself and never even asked my name. After being told the package they recommended was over $2k I advised I would speak with my husband and we would make a decision. The trainer advised she would email me with the information but I never heard from them again. Definitely do not recommend this business after this experience. read more

Donnie and Karis are amazing! We adopted a very stubborn and might I say "asshole" of a doberman now named Apollo. We are Labrador people so working with Apollo has been a learning experience. Donnie and Karis taught us how to work with Apollo to help make him successful in our house and keep my saint of a husband sane. (He told me not to bring home any more dogs). I highly recommend them. They work with you on payments and have lots of options for training sessions. read more

Sit Means Sit have done wonders with my dog. He was a very nervous dog when I first took him. They have helped with confidence when around new people and other dogs on walks while still making him feel safe when walking out in public. Thank you Sit Means Sit. read more

My husband and I can't thank Krystal with Sit Means Sit dog training enough. We adopted a sweet border collie mix from the humane society but she needed help with manners and obedience. We did a week board and train with Sit Means Sit while we were out of town and we came back to a dog who listened! Before Mollie's training, if the front door open she would bolt and run down the street with us chasing behind her. Now, we can walk Mollie without a leash after one week of training! She behaves better around our cats and does not bark at every noise she hears outside. Sit Means Sit has helped make our house a more peaceful one since we are not constantly scolding Mollie. She also seems more comfortable and confident! Thank you again Krystal! -Beth & Aaron read more

Don't be fooled by a their claims of dog training. It's like dealing with a used car salesman. They are only willing to work with your dog if you do their 3 week in board training for $4 THOUSAND DOLLARS. read more

We are so thankful for Jamie and the SMS team! We had no idea how to properly work with our high drive & bossy Corgi, but she helped us overcome all training obstacles we had with him. He is responsive, polite (even in public!), and is a lot better at channeling his energy. Totally recommend! read more

Karis is outstanding as a trainer, both for me (who really needed the most training) and for my wife's and my two dogs. We just improved our home life for the next 15+ years because we will be living with 2 much-more pleasant and cooperative dogs. Thank you, Karis. Hal read more

After using the standard group class and blood, sweat, and tears training methods with 3 Aussies over the years, I opted for something new with Sit Means Sit training for my 4th young Aussie to have the best canine companion in a shorter amount of time and without the sore shoulders, yelling, and impatience of dealing with this very active breed. Sit Means Sit is the answer! SMS is the best choice for those of us who are willing to be well-guided in better understanding our pups to channel energy and change habits for a happier owner and pup. Karis and Issac were terrific during initial consultation and training in listening to my goals in having my companion successfully accompany me almost anywhere. Edisa was fantastic in working with my pup alone and with me during sessions at SMS and in parks and businesses for better training with the normal daily distractions we all experience with our pups. Edisa continuously followed up and was, and still is, always available for my calls and questions during training away from the SMS facility This is a huge difference from other training classes and options. Thank you, Edisa, Issac, and Karis! What a change you've made in a young Aussie's life so that others enjoy and love her as much as I do! I highly recommend SMS, thanks to you. read more

Terrible waste of time and money. The trainer did not listen to me and kept talking over me.

We lost our 13 year old Chocolate Lab in Aug 2012. We were NOT going to get another dog. But, Honestly, how can anyone deprive themselves of the love and devotion of a furry child. In December Santa brought us a 7 week old Black Lab. We have always had Labs and know how hyper and silly they can be until 2 years or older. We are retired and knew we did not have the energy or discipline to properly train a pup. We also travel and wanted a well behaved social dog. In Jan 2013 we contacted Sit Means Sit which is the best thing we did for our Pup, Stella, and ourselves. Krystal interviewed ,us and Stella, then made arrangements to take her for a week of Board and Train. We packed Stella's bag and sent her to "Boarding School". When she came home she was well behaved, would listen and obey the command given. She still has her loveable personality and is not a robot. in June we drove, with her, to Maine to visit relatives. At the ripe age of 7 months and with Sit Means Sit Training under her "collar" she fit right in and behaved with our huge family and their dogs. I did suggest Sit Means Sit to a few of our family members, "hint hint" especially the 160 pound, ill behaved, Neo Bull Mastiff with separation anxiety. Some people cower at the thought of an Electronic collar, I assure them it does not hurt my baby. To prove this; I take the collar off Stella and make them hold it while I tap the button, this reassures the doubting Thomas' and they are comfortable with the method of getting Stella's attention. When I walk her, strangers come up to me and ask how I trained her to behave, of course I recommend Sit Means Sit. Even my neighbor, who trained Military Working Dogs, was happy to see how quickly she was trained and well behaved she is. All of our friends who knew our other Labs were in shock and awe on how well Stella behaves. We can take her anywhere and not worry about her causing a fuss. Right now she is learning how to be gentle around our 14 month toddler grandson. She did great and enjoyed sitting under his high chair for treats. I have no worries about this interaction, Labs are wonderful with children and she has the proper training background. SIT MEANS SIT is wonderful. All their facilities are clean and maintained, with safety in mind. The trainers are in love with all of their own dogs and the dog trainees. With the Board and Train you will get lifetime group training, also if your dog needs to polish up some of their training you can arrange for a one day Refresher Boarding Class. read more

Karis and Leslie were wonderful - they were both patient, knowledgeable, and committed, and my standard poodle (who had some separation anxiety and self-confidence issues) took to them almost immediately. They not only helped me to understand where my pup's occasional behavioral problems came from, they gave me actionable strategies to overcome the problems. They didn't train my dog; they trained me, and enabled me to work with my dog. I have a progressive, incurable neurological disease, and Karis and Leslie took that fact into account without allowing it to be the focal point of our interaction. They allowed me to work with my dog, an extremely smart and occasionally willful standard poodle, to create behaviors and skills in her that allow her to support me as a service dog under ADA rules. They didn't just train me to work with my dog - they made a fundamental difference in the quality of my life, and I and my family are grateful to Sit Means Sit. read more