Wanted to thank Mike for the Sit Means Sit personal training sessions with our dog Zeus. We were amazed at how quickly we saw results with him.  Mike was right. Zeus is even more affectionate now that he knows what we expect of him and know how to communicate with him. We are looking forward to the group sessions starting in January so we can get him assimilated with other dogs. I am sure that will be a success as well.

I am definitely a satisfied customer and have already recommended this type of training to my next door neighbors!!

Happy Holidays and Good Luck.

Vid Tatarunas

Mentor, OH

A HUGE HUGE thank you to Shawn for working with Rocky this morning in his first group class! Your attention to Rocky meant so much to me and him! So thank you, thank you, thank you!! Also wanted to thank Jody and Chris for your help too!! I feel more confident now after leaving the class!

Karen, Hudson, OH

You guys were better than we could have ever dreamed!  Blu-Ray is now quickly on the way to becoming the dog we dreamed of.  Chris and Paul are very helpful and knowledgeable, which helped us quickly grasp the concepts they were teaching.  Rachel helped schedule classes around our very crazy schedules.   She/they were very accommodating during a very trying and difficult time for us.  I can not wait until we have our other dog go through this class and get her to that next level.  The only thing I would have done differently is enroll sooner.   We have enjoyed the entire process and I recommend it to every dog owner out there!

Jacob, Brunswick, OH

Before Mike with Sit Means Sit Cleveland-Akron came into our lives Mea was completely out of control. She was like putting a bull in a china shop. Everything in her path destroyed and no way to communicate to her what I needed or wanted from her. After our first session Mea had already changed. She was listening to me, doing what I asked, and we began to bond even more than we already had. Each week her progress got better and I became even more amazed than the week before. I cannot thank you, Mike, enough for giving me the tools to bring my dog to her full potential and our relationship as well. You saved her and I will forever be grateful for all you’ve done.

Sincerely,

Haley Krocker

This is to acknowledge the outstanding work you have done with me to learn important English words. I now understand when my owners ask me to come, heel, wait and sit. For example, I now enjoy sitting at the door when people come to visit our house, Previously I would jump around like an 80 lb. maniac whenever someone rang the bell. This seemed to upset my owners and that’s when they called ‘Sit Means Sit.’
Now, I’m a much happier dog and my owners are too. We can enthusiastically recommend ‘Sit Means Sit’ Training to any dog.

Sincerely,

Mac The Dog

My name is Jim Yuhas and I wanted to provide a testimonail for our recent training with Mike.  Jennah (My girlfriend) and I couldn’t be happier with the experience we’ve had.  Samus is our year old pit bull/curly haired retriever mix and Mike did a wonderful job with us.
The change in Samus has been amazing. She listens and pays attention like never before. Before our Sit Means Sit lessons she wasconstantly distracted and we would have never had her off leash. After just the first lesson, she was behaving wonderfully.  We even had her off leash for her potty breaks the next day! Another bonus is that she is even more affectionate than she was before. We definitely didn’t expect that.
Mike was a great pleasure to work with. He was on time, very enthusiastic about our training, and also very knowledgeable. He answered all of our questions without hesitation.
We couldn’t be happier with this training experience. Thank you Sit Means Sit!
Cheers,
Jim

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Before I called Sit Means Sit, my dog Seven had a few problems. He was tied up outside when I got him, so needless to say, he didn’t trust me very well. Seven would jump my fenced in yard, bolt out the door, not listen at all, growl at me with his food bowl, he bit the neighbor kid, and he was also a terror in the house. When he would get loose, there was no coming back until the next day. I thought he was a lost cause until I talked to Sit Means Sit. After a free demonstration by Paul, I decided to hire him for training. I was skeptical that the training would work, but my skepticism was proven wrong. Within about 30 minutes of the first home session, Seven was being very obedient. After the three home visits, I got to take him to group training. What a wonderful place that is. Not only did Seven learn to trust me, He also learned how to sit where I tell him, (he loves to sit in a wheelbarrow) and not move, he stays in the yard, he lets me take his food away, there’s no more bolting out the front door, heck, he’ll even stay in the front yard when I walk up the street. I am very pleased with Paul and his team at Sit Means Sit, and I would gladly recommend them to anyone that has a dog like mine. Thanks for taking the time to read my testimonial.

Just wanted to say we couldn’t be happier with the results.  I was a bit skeptical at first.  Watching the You Tube videos of the fantastic dogs, I could never imagine those animals as part of our family.  After three sessions with Mike we can see that the potential to have all we imagined out of our furry family members is there.  If you’re looking for a magic wand this isn’t it.  Paul and his crew will teach you how to PROPERLY use the E collar, but you have to put the time in so that you and your family and dogs all understand what is expected.  We are really looking forward to the group classes.  Dozer has always been fearful and aggressive towards strangers. He already seems more at ease with others and we think the group classes will help him be less fearful.

My fiancé Will and I had an amazing experience with Sit Means Sit.  We have two dobermans. Layla is our female and is two years old. Hendrix is our male and is almost two years old.  Hendrix was more on the aggressive side with not only stragers but friends that entered the house. Since the training, he has completely changed. He’s a lot more friendly and less aggressive. Layla is doing just as great!  We are very satisfied with our trainer Mike and the work he put in with our dogs.  We would absolutely recommend Sit Means Sit to any of our  fellow dog lover friends!

“Anyone thinking about giving Sit Means Sit Cleveland-Akron a try, I would say “What are you waiting for?!”  Working with Chris was and still is a pleasurable experience.  The payoffs were immediate and we were able to personalize what we needed help with.  Chris, thank you for always showing up with a smile and a “let’s reach our goals” attitude and ultimately giving us a nice, quiet walk in the park with happy, obedient dogs!!”

Jody Kobak & Suzie

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Sit Means Sit was recommended by some great friends and former clients.  We were at a loss of what to do with our unruly three month old Siberian Husky.  We also had a two month old Sheltie.  We thought two would be great growing up together- Not so!  Skye was unruly and too rough with Kacee.  Paul came and said he could help us.  It’s been an amazing learning process with our now five month old Skye.  She has made great progress and can now play and have fun with Kacee.  We would like to thank Sit Means Sit!

Skye & Family

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“I can’t believe the change in my dog, Sophie.  And it’s all thanks to Sit Means Sit!”

Ted & Karen Lahiff

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Paul helped train my dog, Pepper.  She is a deaf dog and I don’t know what I would have done without his help.  She is now well behaved and can follow her hand signals!

Thank you Sit Means Sit,

Lisa & Pepper

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I have to post how thankful and grateful I am to Paul and everyone at Sit Means Sit! We thought we were going to have to get rid of our dog because of her aggressive behavior especially around men. She is like a brand new dog that’s confidence every day with less and less fear. She looks to me now for instruction on how to act in any given situation. Everyone now gets to know the lovable precious cuddling girl that we have always known! Thank you Thank you Thank you!

Mary Kay

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“We appreciated Chris’ calm manner and humor as we trained last summer in our backyard!”

Gracie, Karen, & Greg Perez

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When we met Mike at the RV show and saw his dog Zeus, my wife told me that that was how she wanted our Bella trained. I was skeptical at best, as we had already tried a few other obedience programs with dismal results. But, we signed up for the demo anyway. What really got me thinking this could work was when you asked me if I ever yelled at my dog… Of course my answer was yes, just like any other owner that hasn’t had the Sit Means Sit training… Then you placed Zeus on a bench about 25 feet away and whispered “Come”. Even with the crowd moving down the aisle that separated you from Zeus, he came running!! That amazed me!! The day of the home demo, you proved with Zeus that it was not just some sort of set up at the IX center and with the confidence you instilled in us with the guarantee of results, we were sold. It was the best decision we could have made!! After the first session, I have yet to yell again at Bella! When friends and family come over now to visit, we can’t help but show off what you have given us, a well-mannered dog that is not distracted and listens to our commands the first time, every time – without yelling!! All of this in three lessons…. Truly amazing!!! I can’t thank you enough! You are an excellent trainer (both for dogs and humans alike) and we tell everyone what an outstanding job you did for us and what a great program Sit Means Sit has!

After multiple failed dog training attempts, Sit Means Sit really came through! I feel like I have a new dog!!  Chris is Great!

Jeremiah, Crystal, & Goliath O’Brien

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I just wanted to take a moment to thank Mike for all his help and to say what a fantastic job he did with Jäger.  He’s an outstanding trainer who obviously loves what he does.  I had tried group classes with Jäger before, as well as trying to train him on my own, but with very limited results.  Sure, he would listen, but only when there wasn’t something more interesting going on.  But Jäger took to Mike immediately and the transformation, even after the first lesson, was incredible.  He actually pays attention to me now, even around distractions.  We’re looking forward to attending group lessons and I know Jäger’s going to keep improving.  I’ve always said he was a good, and smart, dog at heart, but now I can actually prove it.  I would recommend Mike and Sit Means Sit to anyone looking for dog training that actually gets results.

Thanks Mike!
Colleen

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We adopted Baby, a 3.5lb yorkie poo, last December. For the entire first month she did nothing but sit and shake. She never looked at us in the eyes. Even if you lifted her head she would close her eyes. She had a bladder full of stones and was urinating blood for a month until  the vet figured out what the problem was. Her teeth were brown and badly needed cleaned. She had 3 baby teeth that needed pulled. She was over three years old and had never been spayed. She also had never been out of the house or walked on a leash. With $1200 of surgery and a new feeling of health if wasn’t long until she quickly learned that freedom was exciting.  She learned that she could fit underneath the fence and chase the squirrels in numerous neighbors yards. After many exciting romps around the neighborhood chasing her, we decided we needed to do something.  Friends and family all had their opinions which included electric fences and chains in the back yard.  We knew we needed something different.We adopted Mi Piccollini Diamonte Regazzo “Gazo”, a little 5 lb maltese 2 years ago. Because Gazo was such a small maltese, he was used as a breeder. When he didn’t produce like the breeder wanted, he was kept in a small carrier that was barely big enough for him to turn around in. He was not allowed outside most of the time if the grass was wet or dirty. He was labeled as “hyper” and “crazy”.  Gazo trained quickly to sit, stay, roll over, shake, play dead, dance, walk on his hind legs, and lay down. He only got too excited and barked excessively when he was on leash around other dogs. We worked with Gazo for over a year and he still  could not get over the aggresson on leash around other dogs.
Sit Means Sit not only changed our dog’s lives but changed our lives. Baby has become so confident and relaxed with the training. She loves going for walks now and is not fearful of everything. She will come now if she is afraid and she has not run under the fence since the first day we started with the collar. We now don’t have to worry about her running away or getting hit by a car.  Gazo has also turned into a different dog. His excessive barking has stopped. He doesn’t pull on his leash anymore or run towards another dog unless we give him the ok.  He still gets a little too excited but is getting calmer all the time.  Gazo has been doing great with the group training and gets very happy when we pull  into the parking lot for “group therapy”.  He loves it.
Not only has this training changed our lives but it just recently saved our dogs lives. Recently we were at a park where we were working on placing and sitting on the bleachers.  A locally known aggressive dog slowly approached us off leash with the owner far behind. We called the dogs to us and had them sit at our feet. Within seconds the dog attacked both Baby and Gazo. Baby ran off but we were able to recall her and she came right back so we could pick her up. Both Baby and Gazo were both bitten a few times but had no serious physical injuries, only emotional.  Had it not been for the SMS training, Baby and/or Gazo probably would have been killed.

Thank you SMS for saving our dogs and sanity. Keep up the great work!!!
John and Deborah

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My family just completed training for our Miniature Schnauzer, Cookie, with Mike Joseph.
Mike is OUTSTANDING!!!  Our puppy began her transformation almost immediately.  He is an EXCELLENT trainer.  Cookie is a “new” dog because of him.  She is more calm and listens.   We always looked forward to our training session with Mike.  He is pleasant, respectful, open and just all around a wonderful person!  We will truly miss him coming over.
Mike, thank you for all your knowledge and you are always welcome in our home.  Feel free to utilize us as a reference.  Anyone who welcomes Mike into their home to train their dog(s) is very lucky!!

We will miss you.
Sincerely,
Maria, Larry, Joseph, Cookie and Rosie (too)!!

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“Our thanks to Mike Joseph, who helped us work with our best little buddies,  Jake and Ginger.  They were both very scared of people, but after a few weeks of work with Sit Means Sit, the structure, praise, and techniques to manage their behavior are beginning to really make a difference.  Aside from them listening to us, behaving better on walks and generally behaving better, they are also less afraid of people and more trusting. Thanks Mike!”

Todd Weber, University Hts, OH

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Hi Paul, this is just so cool. Tod & I got the biggest kick seeing our little girl Asia on video. We wanted to thank you too for our training sessions. I feel that we now can actually let Asia off her leash & not have to worry about her running away & she will actually come back to us when called. We appreciate all of your guidance and also for sharing Roxie & Simba with us, they are great animals. I would recommend Sit Means Sit to anyone who is having disciplinary problems with their pets. This program truly works. Asia is just another example of it.

Thanks again, Paul.
~ Lisa Fisher (Akron, OH)

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Mike, Ron and I just wanted to thank you for all the time spent with Buddy and Sage.
It is such a pleasure not to have to raise our voices to get them to Listen!  Ron and I are very impressed on the Sit Means Sit system. We are looking forward to group class and this summer when we take them with us camping.  I love to show them off.  WE would recommend Sit Means Sit to everone.  Mike, you are a great trainer and awesome with the dogs.  You have the confidence in yourself and the system that is needed to prove that it works.  It was a pleasure working with you!
Buddy and Sage say hi! and thanks a Bunch.

Bernie and Ron Tobul
Sage and Buddy

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Just thought I’d drop you a line and tell you how pleased I am with the training so far. I have had two other Rotts that have gone through the traditional obedience training and did very well. Toby however did not take to those methods of correction and was starting to rebel and become aggressive that’s when I called you. That was the best decision I could have made for him. Since we started our training with you  I have seen a big change in his attitude and not once has he showed any signs of aggression. I know he is going to have to unlearned and then relearn using your techniques but he’s coming along, I only wish I would’ve started him off with you from the start. Watching you work with him and seeing how he responds to your calm demeanor makes me want to work with him all that more because I can see the potential he has. I am really looking forward to the group classes and taking Toby to new stages of his development.

Thank you for all your help,

Dick Sabol

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“Wow Just finished my three hours with three dogs and I can’t believe the transformation. I now can have company without barking or any annoying jumping. I have a 2 year old doberman, a 5 year old border collie mix and a 9 month old airedale. I would recommend this program for all dog owners. Program gives you the tools for a perfect companion.”

Tina Burdick of Stow, OH

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My dog guide Edge and I were matched by one of the most respected dog guide schools for the blind.  He is a wonderful guide and saved me from getting hit by a taxi while in training by responding exactly as he was taught.  His off-duty behavior, however, was something else entirely.  When our trainers said it was time to let the dogs off-leash in our dorm rooms, Edge ran, grabbed a braille information guide off the desk, jumped over the bed and hid underneath it, completely destroying the papers while I tried to reach him.  The instructors told me I needed to be more firm with my corrections.
He went on to other misbehaviors but snatching papers was his specialty.  This was a real problem since I work in an office and a copier/FAX machine was directly behind my desk.  It is no longer there.
He tried to devour all kinds of paper, including paper towels and napkins.  Once he even took a napkin off someone’s lap while we were following a hostess to our table in a restaurant.  It was humiliating!  He began taking the cookies out of the hands of small children at church and I was so afraid he’d sever a finger.  Still the dog school told me that I should be able to break him of these bad habits by being stronger with my corrections.  He is a very strong dog and moves so quickly.  Even the sighted people at church gatherings never saw any hint that he was going for their plates until they realized he’d jumped up and taken their food.
I knew something had to be done when we were out in the backyard and he lunged toward children having a snowball fight in a nearby yard.  It all happened so fast and I ended up on the ground (for the first time) with a shoulder injury.
Everyone was giving me “helpful” advice on how I should work with him but he was just too strong and fast for me to get control of.  One of my co-workers brought me a brochure from Sit Means Sit.  While the dog school actively discourages us from working with any trainer not their own, I was truly desperate.  I decided to give Sit Means Sit a chance before bowing to what I thought was inevitable and returning Edge to the school after trying for almost nine months to get him to settle into our home.
The training demonstration was amazing!  I could tell Edge was confused. It was the first time since we came home from training that he was stopped, mid-lunge, from going after something he was totally focused upon.  When the trainer said he could help Edge become an obedient dog in just three lessons, I doubted his sanity but, as I stated, we were desperate.
Now, after our three lessons, Edge is a well-behaved dog.  There are still occasional misbehaviors but he responds to corrections.  I am no longer afraid to take him out in public and my home is much more peaceful.

Michelle Hasenstaub

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Mike and Paul,First and foremost – thank you for the training you provided Reese….and me! I must admit, I certainly had my doubts going into this whole thing, but I also knew that I was at my wits end and something had to give. I contacted several different trainers, all with varying programs and methodologies. I wanted a trainer and program that would love and care for my puppy Reese as much as I do. Additionally, I wanted a trainer that was reputable, safe, responsive, and that matched our energy – but one that understood my challenges and listened to my “goals”. After talking to several different trainers and what they had to offer, I made my decision – Sit Means Sit all the way!
Mike came to my house to do a demo and explained how your training program works, the collar, and took the time to answer any questions that I had. He was more than informed and experienced, but came with an energy and obvious love for what he does and the Sit Means Sit program. I really appreciated that! Within a few weeks, I was dropping Reese off for her one week board-and-train. I remember thinking when I was leaving that Sit Means Sit may have just met their match….until a week later when Mike brought her home and showed me just how wrong I was! She was AWESOME!!
Since it was now my turn to be trained, Mike took the time to go through everything Reese learned, her commands, and how she did at training. He walked me through using the collar and spent time in practice to help me get used to it as well. Mike returned for a second follow-up visit a week later to see how we both progressed and even had us outside in my front yard with an UNLEASHED REESE to play with the one and only super Zeus!! I still can’t believe it! Reese is doing so well on her walks – she heels like an angel!!
Reese’s puppy spunk and energy didn’t disappear with the training…they just got so much better and more enjoyable! We’re having a blast and I’m certain that my other dog Sam is just as appreciative as well. Mike – your in-home training support and patience was outstanding and so much fun!!

Thank you Mike, Paul, and everyone at Sit Means Sit – you guys rock!!

Holly
Lakewood, OH

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I just wanted to shoot you a quick note to tell you how Rosie’s collar and training may have saved her life.  Of course, the inevitable happened.  As I feared, someone (my husband) left the back door open while he was carrying boxes in and out.  No one knew Rosie went out the door, so we don’t know how long or how far she went, but I happened to look out the front window and caught a glance of her tail go past the bush.  Now, the old Rosie would have “high tailed” it out of here as soon as she got out the door.  Not knowing if or when she would have come back, especially with the speed limit out here at 55 mph.  I quick grabbed the remote and opened the front door.  I only had to call her once and she came right in like nothing ever happened.  Little did she know, we were all freakin’ out on the inside!

Thanks again for everything,
Nancy & Rosie Pfaff

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Paul, wow…I can’t believe it myself. We had Gina’s 50th birthday party last night…and the girls were INCREDIBLE!!!! There were about 35 people here, and there was NO barking, jumping, annoying, or overly

enthusiastic antics from Addi or Tempe. EVERYONE commented on how well behaved they were…and those who knew them prior to Sit Means Sit training, were absolutely AMAZED at the incredible transformation!!! We gave out 2 of your cards…and I’m sure there will be more requests for you contact information. We could not be happier with the results of training with you and Roxie (who is seriously welcome any time for a play date).  Thank you so much !!! On a rating scale of 1 to 10….y

ou and Roxie get a million!!! You are welcome to use us as examples of VERY SATISFIED customers. Take care and thanx a million!!!

Janna (& Gina) – Akron OH

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Paul, I want to thank you over and over for making Ben the dog we wanted.  Ben is a Lhasa Apso weighting about 18 lbs. In just the 3 lessons, I can’t believe the difference. We can even take him in the front yard without a leash. (My husband was very sceptical about that) Tonight he took Ben out front with no leash and he did what he was suppose to. I wish I would have known about Sit Means Sit  before instead of wasting money on other classes that did no good. This was well worth the money!

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Paul, I rarely will write to comment on a product or service, but I wanted to express my thanks for your help with training Cady the past 3 weeks. I’m sorry to make this a long story, but I wanted to explain how I came to my careful decision about SitMeansSit.
Cady is 1-1/2 years old and, as you know a Chow adopted from the Cuyahoga County Animal Shelter in Independence. The first day as I was bringing her home I stopped to walk her. She wiggled her head and shoulders and slipped the harness. She took off running north and I didn’t see her for 3 weeks. There is much more to this story, but the primary point is that Cady would not “come”. She didn’t know me, but she REALLY wasn’t going to come. After much, much police, animal warden and local business help, she finally ended up going into a Havahart humane trap. Since I got her back, I haven’t let her outdoors without a very secure leash.
I looked and researched dog training, read the Idiots Guide to Dog Training (appropriate, I must say), dog obedience classes and collars, leashes, crates, food and so on. Cady is my very first dog. She is shy and worried and I am very inexperienced in the world of dogs.
I saw you and Roxy in the Fairlawn Fourth of July Parade, and Roxy was sitting on top of the car!! It was very impressive. I started reading about SMS, other E-collars and training. Because of the shelter and who knows what kind of previous life for Cady, I wanted to train her, mostly to “come”, but all the other basic things that well trained dogs can do. I met with you, and was impressed at the amount of time you spent explaining the program and I met Roxy and Jammer. Even then, I wanted to learn more before commiting to any kind of program. I had already put down a deposit on Canine University for Dog Obedience I, and was pretty sure that I was going to stick with my decision. The very, very last thing I wanted was any kind of trauma to Cady. She already ducks her head when petted, and is fearful. I didn’t want to do anything that might make her life worse or traumatic.
I asked you for references, and you supplied me with 5 names. I called 4 of them and what struck me most was when I said “hello” and explained who I was, they sounded suspicious. But when I said that Paul Pollock from SitMeansSit had given me their name as a reference, I could hear them brighten up immediately! It was really quite something! I realize that you could have given me a list of “ringers”, but these were genuinely happy people. An older woman, a couple, an older man, a woman – and the story was the same with everyone! After one lesson, they couldn’t believe the difference, how good their dogs were, how impressed they were with your peaceful personality and your patience. The hardest thing about the phone calls were getting the people to end the conversations!
I did the math – the cost of the SMS program, vs the cost of each 6 week class for Household Obedience I, followed by Household Obedience II, followed by Leash Walking, Good Citizen Training, etc., the 50 mile round trip to the school (gas was over $4 a gallon at this time) and the driving time alone for each 6 week class made it also financially a better idea to stay put in Fairlawn.
I thought, “yeah, yeah… 3 weeks… I’ll believe it when I see it…” So I signed up and asked for a refund from the other class.
The first class, I explained that my two biggest concerns were “come” for obvious reasons, and to get Cady to stop pulling me down the stairs (40 of them!) because it was dangerous for both of us. He met me at my home, showed me how to fit the collar, and Cady responded so well! The first week, she understood “come” and “wait” as we went down the stairs. I’m lucky because she doesn’t bark a lot, or eat poop or other really undesirable acts, but she really, really was in need of the basics. You followed along a normal course of training, and the second week I was just amazed that Cady was so willing to follow. You were so willing to sit and answer questions that I had through the week, which I appreciated very much. The training of each week is to much even for my long story, but I am a believer. Three weeks later, you actually dropped her leash on purpose OUTSIDE and she stayed put. I on the other hand, almost had a heart attack!
I guess that the difference in the training besides the collar is the one-one-one, personalized training at my house and office, teaching the basics and learning the program. I equated it to when I learned to type. I learned the basic keystrokes in about a month, and the rest of keyboarding was repetition and practice.
The biggest problem Cady had with the program … was ME. MY inconsistency and MY stumbling for the right word at the right time. MY learning how to have Cady on a leash, have my keys out, give a command, use the remote, carry my tote bag and get down the stairs is taking some coordination on my part too. I think once I have the confidence to say what I mean, Cady will be a huge success!
In closing, I think that I made an informed and thorough decision in choosing the program, checking references and doing the math – all culminating in a successful, positive outcome with YOU, Paul, and the SitMeansSit training program. Thank you so much! I am now looking forward to the Saturday group class experiences to help socializing Cady further and meet other dog owners.

Sincerely,
Jeni Cox

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“Harley is a 100lb, 3 year old black lab with an endless supply of energy. No matter how many times I played fetch or how many miles I would walk him a day, Harley would always be ready for trouble. He would tear open the trash and play so rough it would actually hurt sometimes. Being such a big dog, he had a lot of dominance issues and would never listen to any command we gave him. My wife and I actually contemplated giving him up simply because he was too much for us to deal with. Just three classes with Paul and everything had changed! We worked with Harely and now he is the perfect dog! We take him to all of our family functions and he is so well behaved. Sit Means Sit is simply amazing! It is by far the best decsion we could have made!”

Kurt and Megan Olesen

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Dear Paul–I am so pleased we decided to go with Sit Means Sit to train our new standard Poodle. I have trained other dogs but used mainly my voice for communication, since I am having trouble with my voice this has proved a wonderful way to train. Molly has progressed faster than any other dog I’ve had and is eager to have her collar put on in the morning. She has only been in training for about six weeks but I took her to a soccer game last weekend and she was beautifully behaved and loved all the hugs and kisses from the adults and children. Any future dogs I have will definately be trained with Sit Means Sit.

Marty and Molly (dog)

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Paul, just wanted to send you a quick note of thanks. As you know, I was somewhat skeptical about the Sit Means Sit training method, but after doing my homework and viewing the web site I decided that this might be just the type of training Voxx and I needed. I was correct. My main objective with the remote collar was to make sure I used it correctly from the start. Having trained dogs in the past I know it doesn’t take much to take the drive out of a dog if the training is done incorrectly.
Having had two of our three individual lessons, I am very pleased with the results we have had so far. As you know I am showing Voxx in AKC obedience trials. In his first trial Voxx was High Scoring Dog in Trial with a score of 189 out of 200. To say the least we were very pleased. Our second trial we did well also and now only need one more qualifying trial to get Voxx’s CD title, (Companion Dog).
I was very impressed with your training methods. In my opinion, having worked with several different trainers, you have the right personality for training dogs, the first of which is patience. You did a great job of demonstrating your techniques with Jammer and your soft tone of voice was appreciated as it seems that many trainers think that dogs only understand when you yell.
I look forward to our third individual lesson and to the group lessons as we move forward. Thanks again for your help and good luck to you in the future.

Don LaFond & Voxx

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Paul, I have done a lot of research on different companies, read numerous books, watched numerous videos and even went to different businesses for information. I was referred to Sit Means Sit by a friend who talked very highly of them and their methods. I located Paul Pollock who is about 2 hours away from me and was a little hesitant to drive two hours for a demo. After watching some of the videos on sitmeanssit.com and reading more about the company I decided that it would definitely be worth the drive to check him out. After meeting with Paul I immediately signed up and got my dog trained. I was so impressed and pleased with the outcome of the training and how quickly those results came that I then checked into opening a Sit Means Sit location in my area. I am now pleased and proud to say Sit Means Sit of Northwest Ohio will be opening in May of 2009. I definitely recommend everyone that owns a dog and is thinking about training to check out the videos and contact Paul for a free demo.

Orlando Cuevas Sr.

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We had Belle for 15 months.  As any puppy, she had her time being house broken,she was not that difficult. Barking at strangers outside and especially inside the house when we had people come over she would not stop.  We saw an add in the newspaper for dog training in Mentor we signed up.  She was doing sit,stay, and down well.  Then one evening we met Mike and his dog.   His dogs attention was on him even with other dog’s in his area.   He gave us his card and we signed up to have Mike assist us in training Belle.  My wife and I are very happy Belle  is a changed dog.  When I we start our morning she is excited.  Belle is saying, “take me for a walk or train me”.  We completed our training last night and we are very satisfied.