This video was taken by a bystander watching our demonstration at the 2008 Spring Festival in Peculiar, MO. The longer you watch this video the more you be amazed at the focus our dogs have as well as the friendliness. At one point KC Sit Means Sit owner asks all the kids to “come up and give the dogs some love, cause that’s what they are working for.” Watch the video and tell us what you think.

This is a question we get all the time and here are a few thoughts:

1. You should be working with your dog every day.

2. Incorporate the training around your lifestyle. Training should not just be a 15 minute session. It should be every minute you’re with the dog. Practice and train all the time. While you’re watching TV, put the dog in a “down” command. When you walk to get the mail, heel your dog. While cooking breakfast put them in a “sit.”

3. Stop making excuses for your dog’s behavior and stop making excuses on why you’re not training your dog. Just get out there and start training.

Las Vegas based Sit Means Sit™ the remote dog training program with locations across the US and Canada has doubled in size within the last year. With 56 locations across the U.S. and Canada, and more opening every month, Sit Means Sit™ remote collar dog training is sweeping the nation.

Las Vegas, Nevada (PRWEB) April 10, 2008 —

Truly, the videos, testimonials and our growth speak for themselves. We’re thrilled to be experiencing this kind of success while making a difference to people and their dogs. We can’t wait to see what comes in the future as more people see our well trained dogs and learn more about remote collar training!
Las Vegas based Sit Means Sit™ is a nationwide small business success story. This remote collar dog training program with locations across the US and Canada has doubled in size, underscoring the success of remote collar dog training and the success that can be achieved by a passionate team. With 56 locations across the U.S. and Canada, and more opening every month, remote collar dog training is quickly overcoming its controversial stigma and helping dogs and dog owners everywhere to communicate better and live better lives together.

“There are over 74 millions dogs owned in the United States, according to The Humane Society of the United States - which works out to about 39% of households in the U.S. who need dog training,” explains Sit Means Sit™ owner Fred Hassen. “Many people don’t even bother with a basic puppy kindergarten and with over 10% of those 74 million dogs being adopted from shelters, there are a lot of bad dog and human habits to break, which is where Sit Means Sit™ comes in.”

Sit Means Sit™ is a dog training methodology that uses traditional tenets of dog obedience training and the best of today’s technology. The Sit Means Sit™ collars are used in place of traditional collars and leashes, as a virtual touch to queue the dog to the command. These remote collars, designed by Sport Dog® specifically for Sit Means Sit™ are completely adjustable to the size and temperament of the dog, merely acting as a prompt and behavioral modification tool.

In a short time, because of consistency and good training, for both dog and handler, ‘Sit Means Sit’ dogs are trustworthy off leash and in almost any situation. Sit Means Sit™ is good for puppies and older dogs - in fact Hassen and his team have showcased several “lost cause” dogs that have been successful rehabilitated using remote electronic collar training.

“We see amazing results with dogs and trainers every day. The Sit Means Sit™ remote dog collar does nothing but help a dog stay focused and truly be all they can be. Once people have the facts and see the results, they are so excited - almost as excited as we are!” said Hassen. “The most amazing process to watch is when a dog owner sees their companion truly listening, responding and behaving. Once that happens, the sky is the limit, which is why we have so many students coming back to us to become Sit Means Sit™ trainers.”

Several canine graduates of Sit Means Sit™ have gone on to become national champions, K9 police dogs, agility dogs, therapy dogs and of course, calm and happy family pets. The Sit Means Sit™ dog trainer schools, in Denver, Colorado and Las Vegas, Nevada have likewise been inundated with dog training enthusiasts excited at the prospect of opening their own Sit Means Sit™ business location. With only a $1500.00 deposit and a reasonable monthly fee that covers an impressive online, community based and print marketing campaign, many of these new location owners earn up to 10 times their initial deposit in their first year.

Hassen continued, “We work hard to support our new locations, but truly the best part of our business is the passion that remote collar dog and puppy training brings out in people which is what makes these locations successful. Our dogs are actually our best advocates and the fun part is - most of our students and even our teachers are just regular people. Some of our trainers had experience as canine police officers - we even have a FEMA dog handlers - but just as many are regular people who had regular jobs before this. We have school teachers and restaurant owners and they are great trainers and are making a great living.”

In the last year, excited by record growth in 2006, and a significant waiting list of potential dog trainers, Sit Means Sit™ added a second dog trainer training school in Denver, Colorado. Hassen also re-launched his freshly designed website (online at http://www.sitmeanssit.com/) and has begun selling his own branded remote electronic training collar, the Sit Mean Sit collar from Sport Dog®.

Going forward, Hassen plans to continue to grow his YouTube channel found online at dog training videos already online which have been viewed over 1,000,000 times.

Hassen finished, “Truly, the videos, testimonials and our growth speak for themselves. We’re thrilled to be experiencing this kind of success while making a difference to people and their dogs. We can’t wait to see what comes in the future as more people see our well trained dogs and learn more about remote collar training!”

About Sit Means Sit™
Founded and Created by Fred Hassen in 1998, ‘Sit Means Sit’ is a dog training method that has evolved into a successful and growing company. The gentle training methods offer a high level of obedience to the pet owner and create a happier dog. Headquartered in Las Vegas, Nevada, this innovative obedience training company has over 56 locations throughout North America. You can find ‘Sit Means Sit’ on the web at http://www.sitmeanssit.com/.

Back in 2007 we were on NBC’s “Kansas City Live” TV show.

April 4, 2008 from 1:00-3:00pm
Overland Park, Kansas
TallGrass Creek Dog Park Ribbon Cutting Ceremony

We invite you to enjoy an agility demonstration, pet costume contest, and a variety of other acitivities. Charitiable donations will be accepted on behalf of Wayside Waifs, an independent, not for profit humane society and animal welfare organization.

Tom Mancuso, Sit Means Sit of Kansas City
Event to be held at Tallgrass Creek, 13800 Overland Park, 66223 - Rudy’s Run Dog Park
for more information contact Mark Meisenheimer at 913-945-2012

MAKE SURE TO LISTEN REAL CLOSE TO THE LITTLE GIRL IN THE BACKGROUND. SHE DESCRIBES THIS VIDEO PERFECTLY. THIS VIDEO WAS SHOT AT A GROOMER’S EVENT THAT WE WERE INVITED TO SPEAK AT. WE CAN TEACH YOUR DOG TO DO THIS TOO!!!

June 13, 2008 at 8:45am
Lee’s Summit, Missouri

“K-9 Kids” Public Demonstration for The Joshua Center Child Development Center

Topics include: Dog Safety, Dog Obedience, and a Demonstration of Tundra, Shadow and Boomer!

Tom Mancuso, Sit Means Sit of Kansas City
Event to be held at Rotary Club Camp at Lake Jacomo
22310 E Colbern Road, Lee’s Summit, MO
for more information contact Tom Mancuso 816-878-4878 or visit www.JoshuaCenter.com or Becky at 763-7605

March 31, 2008 at 7pm
Independence, Missouri

“K-9 Kids” Public Demonstration for Cub Scout Pack 203

Topics include: Dog Safety, Dog Obedience, and a Demonstration of Tundra, Shadow and Boomer!

Tom Mancuso, Sit Means Sit of Kansas City
Event to be held at College Park Community of Christ
1021 W College Street, Independence, MO 64050
for more information contact Tom Mancuso 816-878-4878

(this is from Dogproblems.com Dog Training Tips Newsletter)

“Nothing In Life Is Free: The Alpha Dog Boot Camp”

If you own a dominant dog– especially a dog that has exhibited
aggressive behavior– then you’ll need to follow these guidelines
for the rest of your dog’s life. They will help create a more
natural relationship between you and your dog.

But don’t be fooled: This approach also works on shy, timid dogs–
because the shy, timid dog gains confidence by knowing that you are a strong leader who will protect and keep him safe.

Following our Nothing In Life Is Free: Alpha Dog Boot Camp approach will create a balanced, harmonious and more natural relationship between you and your dog.

Remember: Dogs are not “hairy children.” They have different drives and instincts than children do. And although there are some
similarities– your dog will interpret your behavior through the
eyes of canine genetics that have evolved over several hundred
years of domestication.

1.Neuter or spay your dog. Not only will it eliminate the
possibility for various types of cancer to develop, but it will
also reduce hormonal dominance levels. Have your veterinarian give
your dog a full health check-up.

2.Stop roughhousing and playing tug-of-war type games with your
dog. It teaches your dog that challenging you is fun. It is not a
productive activity in any manner, for the dominant dog. When your dog wins, he thinks he is stronger than you; and stronger dogs are always higher in the social hierarchy of the pack.

3.Teach your dog the down-stay exercise and use it throughout your day. Instead of letting your dog wander around the house or go where he pleases, make him hold a down-stay while you’re preparing dinner, watching television, changing your clothes, etc… Make your dog stay down for at least a full 30 minutes every day.

4.Do not reward your dog if he hasn’t first earned the praise. That
is, make him “work for the praise.” If your dog approaches you and
demands to be petted, then make him sit, first. Or hold a
down-stay. Or some other exercise. He needs to learn that nothing
in life is free!

5.Only issue commands that you are in a position to enforce. In
other words, don’t use the formal “Come” command if you’re not in a position to physically make your dog come. Do not tell your dog,
“Down” if he’s not wearing a training collar and short leash (tab).
Otherwise you’ll be teaching your dog that your commands are
meaningless. And in the pack, when the alpha dog wants a
subordinate dog to do something… he’s never ignored, as this
would jeopardize the survival of the pack.

6.Don’t wait to see if your dog will obey a command. If you’re
having dominance problems with your dog, then every command needs to be enforced, immediately. Eventually, your dog will become conditioned to respond to commands– and at that same time, you will have noticed your dog has begun to see you is his pack leader. But until that point (which can take several months) … you need to enforce commands, as soon as you give them.

7.There’s an old military slogan: Lead, Follow or Get out of the
Way. In short: You need to be the leader. This means that you need to be the first one to walk through doors, the first to eat, and the first to decide where you’re going to walk. Alpha dogs never walk behind the pack. They always lead. If your dog is pulling on the leash or walking out in front of you– you need to change this and learn how to get your dog to walk on a loose leash and pay more attention to you than anything else that may be going on.

8.Your dog needs to “work” for everything. Does he want you to
throw the ball? Then he needs to lay down first. Is he hungry? Then he needs to sit and stay there, until you tell him that it’s okay to eat.

9.Your dog should be wearing a leash and training collar, anytime
you’re with him. You cannot enforce a command if your dog isn’t
wearing a short leash (a tab) and a training collar.

10.If your dog is not wearing a leash and training collar, then he
needs to be confined in his crate or dog run. Free run of the house
is no longer permitted. Seems harsh? Only to us humans. Remember: You’re dealing with a dominant dog. Act like the pack leader so he’ll view you as the pack leader! Note: Never leave a training collar on your dog when he’s unsupervised– even in the crate or kennel run.

11.You can create your own short leash (tab) by buying short piece of rope (or plastic coated cable if your dog is a chewer) and then tie a knot at the end of the rope. Attach the other end to a
harness snap (about .27 cents $USD at your local hardware store).
It just needs to be long enough that you can grab, create a bit of
slack, and give a tug on the tab when you’re correcting your dog
for bad behavior.

12.Do not let your dog sleep on the bed. And do not let your dog
sleep on your child’s bed. This is very important. More dominance
and aggression problems are created by people who let their dogs
sleep on their bed, than probably any other single behavior. The
pack leader always sleeps on higher ground. Subordinate dogs sleep on lower ground. Being higher (or on top) is a dominance behavior.

13.Work short obedience sessions, throughout the day. 5-15 minutes. There is no limit as to how many obedience sessions you can work with your dog. The more, the better.

14.When your dog does something right, praise him. The way to
effectively praise you dog is by saying, “Good dog!” and then
making physical contact. Dogs are very physical animals. And don’t
be shy. Some dogs like to be patted, while others like to be
stroked. Observe which style of praise your dog likes best, but
always make physical contact when you praise your dog.

15.Correct your dog every time your dog exhibits an unwanted
behavior. There are many different ways to correct your dog, which we elaborate more on at Dogproblems.com. Remember: You must make sure that your dog gets corrected every time he exhibits an unwanted behavior. (See point #10, above).

16.Dogs live in the moment. You should, too. If your dog exhibits a
bad behavior, correct him for it and then forget it. It’s not
personal. Dogs don’t do things out of “spite.” They do not possess
the ability to use long term logic.

17.You decide when your dog is allowed to meet visitors. Do not let your dog immediately run up to visitors and greet them. You need to decide when and how– which in most cases, should be after holding a sit-stay or down-stay.