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Albuquerque Dog Training Experts

Sit Means Sit Albuquerque proudly provides top-rated, professional dog training services in Albuquerque, Rio Rancho, Santa Fe, Los Lunas, and surrounding New Mexico areas.

Is your relationship with the dog in your life lacking? Are you struggling to connect with your pup due to ongoing behavioral issues? We can help! Sit Means Sit Albuquerque is here to develop a lifelong relationship between dogs and their families by providing professional training for dogs of all ages. 

We offer in-home dog and puppy obedience training, as well as board and train programs. We specialize in off-leash control, regardless of distractions. We also have success with rehabilitating many aggressive dogs, some of which now work as therapy dogs! Whatever your dog’s unique needs may be, Sit Means Sit can help get their behavior under control to alleviate stress and strengthen your relationship with your furry friend.

Sit Means Sit Dog Training Albuquerque gives your dog the personalized attention and positive encouragement they need for success.

OUR GOAL IS HELPING OUR CLIENTS HAVE FUN WITH THEIR DOGS.

WHAT SETS US APART ?

Sit Means Sit ABQ is committed to the success of our clients. We offer training, but additionally our team provides Group Training and Follow Up Lessons. The philosophy of Sit Means Sit is training with distractions, in a safe environment, provides the opportunity for our clients to “proof ” the behaviors they are taught. 

Talk is cheap, let us show you! 

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About Sit Means Sit Dog Training

Dog Training Programs

Any Dog Any Age Any Problem

15 Day Board and Train

15 Day Board & Train

Why Choose Our 15 Day Board and Train Program?

  • If your busy schedule gets in the way of training
  • If your Dog is having Aggression/Reactivity Issues
  • If Therapy Dog/Service Dog Etiquette is a goal

During our 15 Day Board and Train program, your dog will spend 15 days with us, while having extended time with our trainers. This program is ideal for anybody short on time or struggling with the patience of training your dog. Our trainers complete 80% of the work in our facility, implementing Sit Means Sit’s top-rated obedience training methods. Your dog will learn various social skills while going on public outings during their time with our team of professionals. This program will allow your dog to have the freedom to live a happy, confident, and obedient lifestyle. After completing the private sessions, you and your dog can participate in 2 years of follow-up lessons, and 1 year of group training. This is a great option for owners looking for a comprehensive training program that can correct numerous behavioral issues at once!

What you can expect from this program:

  • Come on command
  • Wait by the door
  • Car manners
  • No Chewing, Digging, Jumping or Play Biting
  • Boundaries
  • Sit next to you & at a distance
  • Down next to you & at a distance
  • Off the furniture
  • Quiet on command
  • Off Leash
  • Place
  • Heel

Our Trainers are Certified Canine Good Citizen Evaluators- the first step to Therapy Dog/ Service Dog Cerification.

Ready to learn more about our 15 Day Board and Train program? Contact us to schedule a free training evaluation and get started today!

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10 Day Board and Train

10 Day Board & Train

10 Day Board and Train is perfect of you if:

  • Have a busy schedule
  • Hands on with the professionals
  • Want an immersive training experience for your dog

Your dog will spend 10 days with us while spending extensive time with our trainers. This program is ideal for anybody who might need some extra support to perfect their dog’s skill set.  The 10 Day program is results based to provide your dog a strong understanding of commands and repetitions for success. Our team of professionals will immerse your dog in learning the skills that are necessary to live their best life! This program will incorporate our professionals but include your participation. After completing the private sessions, you and your dog can participate in 1 year of follow-up lessons, & 1 year of group training.

Canine Good Citizen Evaluation included.

What you can expect from this program:

  • Come on command
  • Wait by the door
  • Car manners
  • No chewing, digging, jumping or play biting
  • Boundaries
  • Sit next to you 
  • Down next to you 
  • Off the furniture
  • Quiet on command
  • Intro to Off Leash
  • Place
  • Heel

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5 Day Board & Train

5 Day Board & Train will meet your needs if:

  • Your Dog has basic skills, just needs some tune up
  • Your Dog only has a short list of challenges they need to improve upon
  • Your Dog is not aggressive or reactive
  • Your Dog is over 1 year old

Our Trainers will spend 5 days with your dog, working on your list of desired skills. These 5 days are Monday-Friday with one lesson on Pick Up and a Follow up Lesson. We will focus on “polishing” existing skills and adding a few new ones. This program includes 6 Months of Group Training.

Canine Good Citizen Evaluation included upon request.

5 skills of your choice, including(not limited to):

  • Come on Command
  • Loose leash Walking
  • Heel
  • Door Manners
  • Sit
  • Place
  • Down

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Day Train Plus

Day Train Plus this program is for you if:

  • Working with your dog one on one is important
  • You have time in your day to spend with your dog
  • Leaving the dog only for the day is the best option

During our Day Train Plus program, your dog will receive 3 days of training a week, Tuesday through Thursday. You will participate in 3 evening lessons, the 1st, 3rd, and 6th day of training. This program allows you to participate in your dog’s success with extra support from the trainers. We will coach you and your dog together as a team. Our staff will include outings to perfect your dog’s social skills. After the program completion, you will receive 6 months of follow-up lessons & 1 year of group training.

Canine Good Citizen Evaluation included.

What you can expect from this program:

  • Come on command
  • Wait by the door
  • Car manners
  • No chewing, digging, jumping or play biting
  • Boundaries
  • Sit next to you 
  • Down next to you 
  • Off the furniture
  • Quiet on command
  • Intro to Off Leash
  • Place
  • Heel

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Day Train

Day Train is the Program you need if:

  • You are committed to participating in your dogs training
  • You are have time to do some homework
  • You are committed to group training

Your dog will receive 3 days of training, once a week for 3 weeks. You and your dog will receive 3 sessions with our trainers at the completion of the training day. The Day Train promotes teamwork with your “dog partner”. This program offers 3 months of follow up lessons & 6 months group training.

What you can expect from this program:

  • Come on command
  • Wait by the door
  • Car manners
  • No chewing, digging, jumping or play biting
  • Boundaries
  • Sit next to you 
  • Down next to you 
  • Off the furniture
  • Quiet on command
  • Place
  • Heel

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You & Your Dog

You & Your Dog Training Program is a great option if:

  • Being involved with your dog’s training is important.
  • Continuing your dog’s education at home is your goal

Want to be involved in all aspects your dog’s training? You will work one on one with our trainers. They will coach you to learn the skills necessary to move your dog forward. This program is a great jumpstart to your dog’s happy, confident, & obedient lifestyle. Clients will receive activities/home work lessons that allow you to build and grow your dog’s training. This program includes 3 private start up lessons for you and your dog, as well as 3 months of group training.

Our clients will have the opportunity to work in safe distracting environments to “proof” the dog’s attention.

 

What you can expect from this program:

  • Come on command
  • Wait by the door
  • Car manners
  • No chewing, digging, jumping or play biting
  • Sit next to you 
  • Off the furniture
  • Quiet on command
  • Place
  • Heel

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Jump Start

This Program is for You and Your Dog if:

  • You want to be involved in all aspects of the training
  • Your Dog has just a few challenges
  • You are budget conscious

Our Certified Trainers will work One on One with the client and dog during hourly lessons. Home work will be shared to improve skills. This program includes the option of 3 Lessons with No Group Training or 2 Lessons with 2 Group Training Classes.

  • Come on Command
  • No Chewing, Digging, Jumping or Play Biting
  • Loose Leash Walking
  • Sit
  • Off the furniture
  • Quiet on Command

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FAQs

Get answers to some of our most commonly asked questions:

Each of our training programs is custom tailored to the specific situation. There are a number of factors that we evaluate prior to building a training package for you such as your dog’s age, temperament, previous training, as well as the desired goals of the owner. What will work for one dog and owner, won’t necessarily fit well with another. Because of these factors, we offer a free demonstration & consultation as an opportunity to meet with your family as well as your dog to gain insight into the unique circumstances that affect your dog’s training. During the demonstration we will evaluate the factors and develop a training plan for your dog and family. From the training plan we will be able to give you an accurate idea of cost to accomplish your goals. There is no cost or obligation associated with the free demonstration.

Sit Means Sit uses a variety of training methods and tools to achieve the goals of the customer and their dog.

The Sit Means Sit mission:

Revolutionizing the quality of life with happy, obedient, and confident dogs.

With this mission in-mind, we customize our training approach to meet with our customer's personality as well as what will result in the best possible training experience for both dog and owner. As you view our portfolio of dog training videos, we hope that you will pay close attention to the attitude of all the dogs trained by Sit Means Sit. We pride ourselves on being able to maintain a happy and relaxed attitude in our dogs.

Sit Means Sit specializes in a diversified approach to dog training. We use an attention-based dog training system developed by Founder and CEO, Fred Hassen. This approach utilizes a variety of training tools to enable our trainers to gain the dog’s attention even in distracting situations. One of the tools that we use often in our training program is our customized Sit Means Sit Collar (remote electronic dog training collar). The reason we choose to utilize technology in our training is obvious when you understand the advantages that technology allows us.

Firstly, Sit Means Sit firmly believes in safe dog training. The technology we employ is 100% safe for dogs and humans. The Sit Means Sit Collar uses state of the art digital technology to control the output from the collar to prevent it from harming your dog. The technology that is utilized in the construction of our collar is similar technology to “electronic muscle stimulators” and “TENS” units. You may be familiar with the use of these devices in the medical field (they are very common in the Chiropractic and Physical Therapy fields) or perhaps you’ve seen devices advertised on TV as “electronic muscle massagers”. These devices essentially use low-level, adjustable electronic stimulation to creating muscle contractions. In the medical field, they are used as tools to help alleviate pain, promote blood circulation and encourage healing.

In the dog training field, specifically Sit Means Sit, remote dog training collars are used as a tool to provide a remote controlled cue. The cue is designed to neither cause pain nor to disrupt the dog’s emotional state, but rather to function as an adjustable “tap”. The approach used by Sit Means Sit trainers is to treat the “tap” from the collar as a cue for the dog to pay attention. This is no different than tapping a person on the shoulder to gain their attention. The goal of tapping them on the shoulder is not to hurt them or cause emotional distress, but rather to let them know that you want to communicate something to them.

The “tap” delivered from the Sit Means Sit Collar is a highly adjustable sensation that can be set to levels that are often imperceptible to people. Obviously this adjustability is necessary because some dogs are sensitive, while others are quite tough. There is no way to determine what levels your dog will respond to until you begin to train them with a collar. Another reason why the collars are so adjustable is because distractions from the environment are never consistent. Relate this to training with a treat. How many times will that treat work perfectly indoors, but fails to maintain your dog’s attention when a cat is running by. Sit Means Sit has found that dogs can be taught to pay attention around extreme distractions very effectively.

During the fundamental Sit Means Sit training, the dogs and handlers are taught how to condition their dog to the collar in a constructive and positive manner. By adjusting the level of the collar appropriately for the dog and the situation, as well as linking the tap from the collar with an item of high value, we can effectively teach the dog that the “tap” from the collar is related to something of value. This approach to fundamentals allows for a smooth transition into distraction training and off leash control through attention to command.

You can relate the advantages that a Sit Means Sit Collar can provide you in dog training with the advantages that a state-of-the-art smartphone provides you. Cell phones these days are no longer just phones, but mini-computers with built-in cameras, internet access and applications. These tools enhance our communication with others, allow for a diversified means of gathering and sharing information as well it’s just flat out cool what can be done with them, provided you have the knowledge. You can still choose to use you old-fashioned wall-mount telephone in your kitchen if you like, but now you’re restricted to the the length of the cord, and it’s not exactly easy to send photos to your in-laws using that wall-mount phone. Effectively limiting what you can do while you’re talking on the phone. There’s nothing wrong with doing things that way, it’s just limiting. This same relationship can also be said of using a leash to train your dog. It’s just limiting. With a smartphone you can do it all from the convenience of wherever you want.

Building on the premise of safety, the use of a remote controlled cue allows for greater freedom of communication, and in turn more efficient training through the enhancement of near-instantaneous timing. Being able to re-direct your dog’s energy or attention while he is at a distance from you greatly enhances the reliability you can achieve in a short period of time. It's also allows for you to communicate with your dog without confrontation from yelling. Also, the uniqueness of the Sit Means Sit approach stands head and shoulders above other technology-based dog training systems because of our ability to establish a neutral communication system allowing for unprecedented problem solving abilities, and through our enhanced communication skills a truly politically correct training approach. We invite you to view our training first-hand by contacting us for a free demonstration with a local trainer.

Training with a remote dog training collar like the Sit Means Sit dog training collar is really no different than training your dog with a leash or with treats. Reinforcement in any form is a required and necessary part of your dog’s life. Even after they are trained, it will still be necessary to maintain your rules and boundaries. This is really no different than we encounter with people learning to drive a car. Obtaining your driver’s license only shows that you understand the rules of the road, and have demonstrated your ability to operate a car safely. It does not guarantee that you will stop at every stop sign, and drive the speed limit all the time. Obviously there are a lot of factors that change as you drive, and some drivers are more honest than others. The bottom line however is that there are police officers responsible for maintaining the law and enforcing the rules that we have agreed to.

When looking at dog training from this standpoint, it easy to see how reinforcement of rules will be inevitable at some point. Every dog is different though, and some dogs require more or less reinforcement than others.

The good news is that proper and thorough training will result in your dog being more reliable even without training equipment or training ‘aids’ as we call them. Training your dog to be reliable without a Sit Means Sit dog training collar on is a matter of transferring attention through conditioning. There are three broad phases of training that you will encounter as you train your dog. Sticking with the your training and reinforcing your rules consistently over a long enough period of time will get your dog as reliable as they can be. The phases of training are as follows:

Phase 1: The Teaching/Control Phase ~ 6-12+ weeks

During phase one, the goal is to achieve control over your dog, teach them the rules, boundaries and desired behaviors you want. It also the time to teach the dog to pay attention and perform these commands around distractions. This phase lasts between 6-12 weeks on average, however in certain situations it may take longer to gain the reliability needed before moving on to phase two. Once your dog is capable of performing commands quickly and reliably around a variety of distractions with minimal problem solving required, then your dog and you are ready to move on to phase two.

Phase 2: The Reinforcement Phase ~ 6-12+ weeks

During phase two, the goal is to begin phasing out your training aid (remote dog training collar). In phase one, we use the dog training collar on a regular basis to regain attention and maintain our rules. Now in phase two we begin to reduce our dependence on the dog training collar and introduce consistency via variable reinforcement. You may or may not need your dog training collar, but we want to teach the dog that you are still in control even if the perception of the dog is that you are not. This phase will last between 6 – 12 weeks on average, and will require you to stick with phase two for longer than average. It’s also not uncommon as dogs mature and age to have to revert back into phase one training again for several weeks depending on how your dog’s performance and behavior is. When your dog is capable of performing commands without the need for reinforcement for approximately 6 weeks, then your dog is very likely to be reliable without their training aid present. We are ultimately looking to have your dog learn how to filter our distractions entirely. When this is achieved, your dog is much less likely to act out in an unwanted manner because of distractions.

Phase 3: The Maintenance Phase ~ Ongoing

The third and final phase of training a dog is the maintenance phase. During this phase, you will likely be using your dog training collar or other dog training aid very little as your dog is capable of ignoring distraction. The catch however is that they are still capable of distraction (they are not robots). A smart trainer recognizes this and is ready to maintain their rules, commands and boundaries at anytime. It is not uncommon to have a dog who sense the lack of maintenance and begins to revert back in their behavior. The benefit of having done your dog training properly to begin with is that regression is easily minimized and dealt with by simply jumping back into training for a short time to remind the dog of the expectations.

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Trainers & Staff

Professional trainers. Attentive friendly staff.

Jori Pollard

Jori Pollard CarnsOwner

Jori Pollard Carns has been training dogs with Sit Means Sit Dog Training since 2008. She is a Canine Good Citizen Evaluator. She loves the sport of Dock Dogs and enjoys spending time with her six Dogs. She and her husband Sam are spending time between 3 different areas, Pueblo CO, Albuquerque NM, and Richmond VA.

We have recently added to Frenchie puppies to the family: Ricky and Lucy! They are tons of fun and snorts!

One of her greatest pleasures at work is enhancing the lives of the dogs in the program. It is so much fun when a dog realizes the confidence and the freedom they have with our training program.

Jed was her business partner since the beginning of Sit Means Sit in 2008-2020. He passed away in 2022. He will always be the “founder” of the company. He was a Black Lab who loves the tennis ball and fetch is his favorite game. He loved his job and enjoyed the spotlight. You might call him a “show off”. He was retired, enjoying just hanging out resting and enjoying the sun!

Scarlett was the strong independent female of the group. She was passionate about the sport of dock diving. She also passed away in 2022.

Shadow is the young man of the group. He is a Dutch Shepard who is full of energy and lots of hops! Shadow is the main man, these days. He loves to swim and play fetch.

Andrea FisherManager & Head Trainer

Andrea is an Albuquerque native, and has been training dogs at Sit Means Sit since 2016. She is a Certified Sit Means Sit Trainer, AKC Canine Good Citizen Evaluator, K9 Caring Angels Therapy Dog Instructor & Evaluator, as well as certified in Canine first aid and CPR. Prior to being a trainer with Sit Means Sit, she was a Veterinary Technician, working locally at Veterinary clinics since 1993. Although the veterinary tech work is rewarding and interesting, working with solely dogs is her true passion and training dogs has been a dream come true.

She finds that training dogs is not only fun and challenging, but also very rewarding in so many ways. It is always such a joy to see dogs and their owner’s relationship become stronger and happier after they go through training together. She has seen many success stories in her 7+ years at Sit Means Sit, and it is a such an honor to be a part of it all. One of the most rewarding parts of training dogs has been getting to be part of the Therapy Dog Team. Working closely with the community is always enjoyable and she is excited for what the future holds.

Andrea has 4 dogs who have all been trained by Sit Means Sit, 2 of which are her business partners.

Landry is a 6 year old Belgian Malinois mix, and has been Andrea’s business partner for 5 years.  In addition to being Andrea’s best friend and companion,  Landry helps with the evaluations for new dogs and is a K9 Caring Angels Therapy Dog. She is one of the main faces you will see at our facility and out in the community. She loves meeting new people and getting as many belly rubs as possible!

Diggs is a 1 year old Belgian Malinois, who came to Andrea from a rescue in El Paso, Texas. Diggs has been working as Andrea’s business partner for 6 months and it is exciting to watch her learn and discover all of her talents! She is a fun one for sure! Andrea looks forward to continue working with her and watch her grow and learn.

Andrea loves spending time with 5 her children, who range in age from 27-14 years old, and 2 grandkids who bring so much joy to her! She also enjoys watching Dallas Cowboys football, listening to music, going to concerts, being outdoors, and of course training her dogs!

Felicia SweeneyAssistant Manager and Trainer

Felicia came to Sit Means Sit two and a half years ago with several years of experience working with and caring for dogs. She started off as a Kennel Tech and then became a Trainer.  She is a certified Sit Means Sit Trainer, having gone through the Sit Means Sit Trainer program in Las Vegas, NV. Not only did she excel at it but enjoyed it, and Felicia brought back knowledge that she shared with the rest of the team and our clients.  She is now the Assistant Manager, and is one of the cheerful, helpful faces you will see daily at our facility! Felicia is certified in Canine First Aid and CPR. She enjoys working with all ages, breeds, and temperaments, especially the ones with aggression and the less confident dogs. She’s eager to continue learning and excelling in this profession. On her free time, she enjoys being outdoors with her son Miles and her handsome dog Brody! 

Andra McAdamsTrainer

Andra came to us in August of 2022 from Sunny California! She started as one of the friendly voices you hear on the phone when you call us, as our front office assistant. Andra is one of our Trainers, leads Group Classes, does Private Lessons & is also an Evaluator! She has several years of experience working with and caring for dogs. Training dogs is something she truly loves & excels at. She is also an AKC Canine Good Citizen Evaluator as well as certified in Canine First Aid & CPR. She enjoys working with dogs of all ages, breeds, and temperaments, but especially with the aggressive and less confident dogs. It is very rewarding for her to gain their trust, build that relationship with them & see their growth. She’s always eager to learn & further her knowledge within training while helping create the best relationships with dogs & their owners. Andra has a 1 year old Vizsla named Remi, who is her business partner. Andra’s hobbies include being at the beach, traveling, teaching her dog Remi new tricks, and spending time with her family & friends. One of her favorite things to do is spend time playing outside & crafting with her daughter, Aaliyah!

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Cristian ReyesTrainer

Cristian came to us in  2023, he started as a Kennel Tech and within a short period of time we saw the energy,  positivity, and potential, and he moved up to Trainer in less than two months of being with us. He believes that hard work and dedication is fundamental for everything and that’s exactly what he brings when he comes to work. Cristian also loves going above and beyond for the clients and co workers, but especially the dogs. He is very eager to learn and pursue new things to further his knowledge and career at Sit Means Sit. He enjoys learning new things and incorporating them to teach clients what methods work best for their dogs. Cristian is always eager for challenges especially when he comes across aggressive and stubborn dogs. No challenge is too big and he will work to solve the problem. Cristian owns two dogs, Tootsie and George, who he loves spending time with and taking on walks and hikes.

Christian LopezSenior Kennel Tech Supervisor and Trainer

Christian has been with Sit Means Sit since October of 2020. He started off as a Kennel Tech, then became a Trainer, and is now the Senior Kennel Tech Supervisor. Christian helps with a little bit of everything here. He makes sure all the dogs are safe, healthy, happy, and get lots of love & playtime. In addition to that, he helps out with office tasks, training, leading group classes, doing lessons, and helps with a lot of the maintenance at the facility. We are so happy to have him as such an important part of our team! He is a favorite and familiar face to our clients and the dogs. Christian finds it rewarding making sure the dogs are safe and having fun while they are boarding with us or in daycare. He enjoys building relationships with clients and their dogs. Christian has 3 dogs, Chaco, Nala, and Zella. He enjoys being outdoors, fishing and camping.

Laura FunicelliKennel Tech Supervisor and Trainer

Laura has been with Sit Means Sit since early 2023.  She started as a Kennel Tech, and is now a Kennel Tech Supervisor as well as a Trainer. Laura really enjoys working with dogs, especially those who lack confidence in themselves. Her dog River, is one of the reasons she enjoys helping dogs learn confidence. Laura adopted River from an overcrowded shelter, and with some solid training with Sit Means Sit, River is now living a happy, healthy & confident life. Laura always has a smile on her face and whether she is working with co-workers, clients, or dogs, she is always helpful and kind.  In Laura’s free time she enjoys making music and traveling.

John CravenSenior Kennel Tech

John has been at Sit Means Sit since February 2023. He is one of our amazing Kennel Techs and has also helped as a Trainer. He hails from the great state of Colorado, and has lived in New Mexico since 2012. He loves children, animals, and a healthy competitive spirit. He’s a father of three beautiful daughters, and one brillant son. If he’s  not traveling the state watching his girls play volleyball, he is home with family, who he loves.  He has two crazy canines, Harper and Mayham, and a cat named DyrtyByrdy.   Smiles and Laughter are his hobby, especially when it involves the Dogs. John has been a great addition to the team here! He brings smiles and laughs wherever he goes and the people and dogs love him!

Jason UlibarriSenior Kennel Tech

Jason came to Sit Means Sit in 2023, and is one of our Senior Kennel Techs. Jason has owned dogs all his life, mainly bully breeds, and also has a whole clan of 5 ferret babies whom he loves with all his heart!  Jason’s newest addition to the pack is a handsome bully named Thor! We love having Jason on the team, the dogs love him, he is welcoming to all of the clients and makes them feel like family.

Gauge WhiteSenior Kennel Tech

Gauge joined Sit Means Sit in 2022, as a Kennel Tech.  He grew up with dogs and started doing volunteer work working with dogs before starting his work with us. He was born and raised here in Albuquerque and he has 3 dogs, Tig, Nobel, and Hyper. Gauge loves working with the dogs and caring for them! As a Kennel Tech, he is one of the first people you will see. He makes sure the dogs are healthy, clean, fed, loved, and get plenty of playtime! All the dogs love Gauge and we are so happy to have him as a part of the team!

Sierra SmithKennel Tech

Sierra joined the team as a Kennel Tech in the summer of 23’. She is a born and raised New Mexican that hails from the Navajo Nation. She loves working with animals and has a passion for them. She’s currently studying about veterinary assistant tasks.  She enjoys working as a Kennel Tech and learning new things. She especially loves taking care of them and of course petting them and giving them extra love. She has two dogs herself, Schatzi and Sweetie. In her spare time she takes them on walks and loves to crochet them  bandannas and sweaters. Sierra has been a great addition to our team! She brings a lot of love and care to everyone here..but especially the dogs!

Maddux FisherKennel Tech

Maddux is our youngest member of the team! He is a kennel tech and works with us after school, weekends, and over the summer. Maddux has 4 dogs at home, but the love of his life is his dog Dallas, a 4 year old German Shepherd. Maddux really enjoys getting to spend time with the dogs, play with them and help care for them. Maddux loves football, he plays on the defense at his high school and is an avid Denver Broncos fan.

Ava HowellOffice Associate

Ava is new to the state of New Mexico! After spending most of her life in Ottunwa, Iowa, she decided to take a risk and start fresh here in Albuquerque. Ava is our Office Associate here at Sit Means Sit, which means she is the happy voice you hear when you call and oftentimes the first smiling face you see here at our facility! She enjoys communicating with customers and loves seeing new dogs come in. One of Ava’s favorite things about working at Sit Means Sit is seeing the dogs progress throughout the programs and leaving as more happy, confident and obedient companions. Ava is an animal lover herself! Right now, Ava has a 2 year old cat named Kai who is a huge lover and a 3 month old bully named Uzi who is full of spunk. She enjoys taking them both on walks and spending time outdoors. Ava loves to travel, journal, and play games. Most of all, Ava values spending time with family and friends!

Service Areas

We proudly serve the following areas in Albuquerque.

Counties

  • Bernalillo
  • Sandoval
  • Valencia
  • Santa Fe
  • Torrance
  • Cibola

Cities

  • Albuquerque
  • Rio Rancho
  • Los Lunas
  • Santa Fe
  • Bernalillo
  • Los Alamos
  • Placitas
  • Edgewood
  • Corrales
  • Surrounding NM Areas

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5 Star Reviews

We love customers and their dogs. They love us.

Jennifer P.

Sit Means Sit training has been a God send for my puppies Bella and Blu. I went from wanting to pull my hair out to enjoying every minute with the pups. Everyone at Sit Means Sit is so friendly and always excited to see them. The puppies love going to daycare there and hanging with…

Sylvia M.

Training with Sit Means Sit was nothing short of a miracle! I’d taken Larka to regular training classes, but those didn’t help with the issues we were having. Besides not having the time needed to train her, I really didn’t think some behaviors would be possible to address with training. When I went in for…

Linda R.

Magic and I just couldn’t be any more happy with his training (boarded 15 days). Friends who know Magic have said “he is a changed dog”! That he is. He was a “go go go boy” who is very settled and in tune with me now. SIT MEANS SIT is the best event to ever…

Ron G. and Katie

Katie (my 8 month old golden retriever) and I entered training right after Labor Day 2018. Katie was trained for 15 days, plus a couple of private lessons, a couple of group lessons, and a trip to our house in. Your staff did an excellent job training her and i appreciate all the time and…