Camp Sit Means Sit
Board & Refresh Program

Are you taking some time away?  Do you need someone to look after your dog?
Why not send your dog to Camp Sit Means Sit while you are on vacation?
Camp Sit Means Sit is exclusively for past and present Sit Means Sit Clients.
Call us to get your pup signed up for camp!

Benefits of Camp Sit Means Sit Board & Refresh Program

• You can relax and enjoy your time away knowing that your dog is with someone you know and trust.
• Your dog will stay in our home and be treated as one of our family members.
• While you are away, your dog will receive refresher training and may even learn something new.
• A minimum of 3 park visits per day
• Door to Door Service:  we will pick up and drop off at your home
• We are certified in Pet First Aid and CPR

Raves for Camp Sit Means Sit:
“We love leaving Strider with Jennifer because we know he is in good hands and he comes home having learned something new!   For added convenience, Jennifer picks him up and drops him off which makes our lives much easier”.  -Julie and Craig Hodges

“After Lux went to camp she was so much better at walking on the leash.  Thank you so much for watching her for us!” -Vivienne

Sit Means Sit™ Educates Pet Owners to do a check once a month to Chase Away K9 Cancer!

Sit Means Sit™ classes not only include dog training and behavioral problem solving, but they’ve now added a “Check Your Pet” feature to their group classes on behalf of Chase Away K9 Cancer!

Chase Away K9 Cancer launched the official “Check Your Pet Day” to help pet owners be more aware of what is going on with their pet and the value of early detection.  The official “Check Your Pet Day” takes place on the 14th of every month.

Chase Away K9 Cancer (www.chaseawayk9cancer.org) is a grassroots campaign, which funds canine cancer research and awareness efforts.  The campaign was founded by Cera Reusser with support from friends and the DockDogs® community in 2006 after she lost her Labrador Retriever, “Chase,” to cancer.

Sit Means Sit™ has joined forces with Chase Away K9 Cancer to help raise awareness and be proactive in fighting this dreadful disease that kills so many of our beloved pets.  In the Sit Means Sit™ Group Classes, on the 14th of every month, the Trainers and their Clients will be checking all of their dogs for lumps, bumps and anything abnormal.  This will include looking inside their mouth and ears, places that pet owners may not check regularly when they are simply petting or hanging out with their pooch.

Bobby Pablico, owner of Sit Means Sit™ Anthem, Nevada and a certified PetTech Instructor held the first group class that incorporated “Check Your Pet”.  “The most eye-opening thing happened in the very first class, a very surprised client found a lump on his dog“, said Pablico.  “This reinforced that this awareness education is critical”.

10 Common Signs of Cancer in Small Animals
1.    Abnormal swellings that persist or continue to grow
2.    Sores that do not heal
3.    Weight loss
4.    Loss of appetite
5.    Bleeding or discharge from any body opening
6.    Offensive odor
7.    Difficulty eating or swallowing
8.    Hesitation to exercise or loss of stamina
9.    Persistent lameness or stiffness
10.    Difficulty breathing, urinating, or defecating
(Provided by the American Veterinary Medical Association)

Many people are familiar that the founder of Sit Means Sit™ is Fred Hassen, but what they may not know, is that Sit Means Sit™ was also formed with his amazing Pit Bull, “Maddy”.  Together, “Maddy” and Fred developed Sit Means Sit™ into a nationally recognized company.  “Maddy” was well known for her videos and also winning a National Championship event.  “Maddy” was lost to cancer at the age of 6.  Sit Means Sit™ shares a special connection with Chase Away K9 Cancer from these grassroots of when “Maddy” and Fred began their endeavor.

In this video, Luciano Aguilar owner of Sit Means Sit Los Angeles and dog expert on the TV show “America Now” discusses how to make taking your dog to work with you a pleasant experience for everyone.

There’s a fast growing trend across America…bringing your dog to work!  Let’s get one thing straight right of the bat!  If you are the employee, it is a huge privilege and not a right to bring your pup to the office.  To some extent, you won’t be able to control your environment so, make sure you can control your dog and be prepared.  One bad apple can ruin the bunch!

No one knows your dog better than you; you know his/her likes and dislikes.  Bring a travel bag with some needed supplies such as a water bowl, poop bags, toys, etc.  Be aware of potential hazards around the office, puppy proof it before you attempt to bring him.  There may be circumstances where duty calls and you have to leave your pup behind, a crate can provide a safe environment while you tend to your duties.  You don’t want to come back to a surprise.

Bringing your dog to work, will not only build a stronger bond between you and your dog but also between you and your coworkers.  If it’s allowed, give it a try, if you find it’s not for you, there’s always puppy daycare!

In this video, Luciano Aguilar owner of Sit Means Sit Los Angeles and dog expert on the TV show “America Now” demonstrates how to teach your dog to walk with you.

Who’s walking who? You would love to take your pup for a nice long walk but instead you end up being taken for a nice long drag? The solutions to this problem…confuse your dog. The human a species is a creature of habits and routines. Dogs learn through repetition, and if you are always doing the same thing over and over your dog is just going to pick up and run with it. If you confuse your dog by walking back and forth anytime he decides to take the lead, he will eventually get tired of always changing direction and try to stay next to you. Be unpredictable. Make it so that your dog begins to think, “My parents are crazy. They don’t know how to walk. I have to watch them out of the corner of my eye.” Isn’t that what’s going through your head when it’s time to take your pup for a walk? Don’t let your dog take you for a walk. Teach him how to pay attention to you and how to walk first. The only reason why he’s pulling you is because you let him. Good luck and happy training!!

Although Veterinarians have very little education on dog training while going through Vet school, a good bit of the public still relies on them for dog training recommendations. Many Vets need to be commended for taking their own time to be educated on the various successful ways that dogs can be trained. Knowing that their recommendations are a reflection on them as professionals, it’s obviously sensible to research the successful training methods and trainers available to them in their areas since clients are looking for recommendations on ‘successful’ training and not on ‘unsuccessful’ training or trainers. Their are many trainers that fall into both categories in various training styles, so they do their best to differentiate and to get educated. Sit Means Sit Dog Training does many free educational demonstrations for Veterinarians throughout the world, and brings their dogs a long for the staff and people to see.

In this video, Luciano Aguilar owner of Sit Means Sit Los Angeles and dog expert on the TV show “America Now” demonstrates how to protect yourself from a dog bite.
Dogs can be pretty intimidating and at times act like a school yard bully. A few things to remember when confronted with an unfamiliar dog are:

1.  Never stare in the dog’s eyes, it can be perceived like a challenge to the dog. Rather, watch him out of the corner of your eye.
2.  Stand still or move very slowly, never run. Fast movements can turn you into prey (after all dogs are hunters).
3.  Keep a barrier between you and the dog, anything can be a barrier. Use your environment.

I hope you never find yourself in a situation where you’d have to apply some of these tips.  Stay safe and never approach a dog you don’t know, you simply don’t have a clue what’s going on in that dog’s head or what it’s been through.

I was just talking with someone the other day about the challenges of training a deaf dog.  Here is a Sit Means Sit client who has had success using the Sit Means Sit Dog Training Method.  Being able to gain her deaf dog’s attention through touch is invaluable.  Before Sit Means Sit, if her dog could not see her, she was unable to gain his attention. Now, the collar allows her to reach out and touch her dog to gain his attention whether he is looking at her or not and even when he is in another room.  Now dog and owner have more freedom and best of all…no more leash!