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Sit Means Sit – Columbus and Central Ohio Dog Training
WE GUARANTEE OFF LEASH CONTROL AROUND SEVERE DISTRACTIONS
Phone: (614) 429-5021 or (740) 756-4553
Emails: TerryCook@SitMeansSit.com (trainer); DaveLamascola@SitMeansSit.com (trainer); Address: 3110 W Fair Ave, Lancaster, OH 43130
Serving the Central Ohio area: SE Columbus, Lancaster, Carroll, Lithopolis, Canal Winchester, Pickerington, Reynoldsburg, Groveport, Grove City, Bexley, Whitehall, Obetz, Upper Arlington, Westerville, New Albany, Dublin, Lewis Center and the surrounding areas. Serving Fairfield, Hocking, Ross, Pickaway, and Franklin Counties.
This is a FANTASTIC example of what your dog has the potential of learning using our Sit Means Sit training. Titan is a German Shepherd who is now fully off leash. Titan is this awesome, and after ONLY 4 LESSONS! You can also see here, how Titan is already sitting at a distance and downing at a distance, and can also do some incredible leg weaving. I’ve seen a lot of fetching, but I’ve never seen anyone using a golf club before. Awesome job, Alex!
Our training facility is easily accessible- located just off SR-33 in Lancaster, Ohio, minutes from Columbus. Terry & Tara Cook began raising and training German Shepherds many years ago. Through their years of experience and research on dog training methods, they found that though leash training and treat training can work, these methods can be unreliable around severe distractions.
So they decided to open this dog training facility based on the Sit Means Sit method of training. With Sit Means Sit, we teach your companion the art of paying attention.
If you are looking for a happy dog, off leash and under total control, this dog training system is for you.
Training Packages Include
- Come on Command
- Walking with You
- Wait at the Door
- No Jumping
- Play Biting
- Quiet on Command
- No Digging
- Boundary Training
- Sit Next to You
- Sit at a Distance
- Down Next to You
- Down at a Distance
- Place
- Aggressive Behaviors
- Submissive Behaviors
- Any Behavioral Problem
A testimonial from one of our MANY HAPPY and SATISFIED clients…
“We had used other training methods for our Sheltie and just happened to see the vehicle with the logo of “Sit Means Sit” on it at an eating establishment in Pickerington, Ohio, where we live. Sometime later, we called them and Terry came out and started working with us. We never seemed to have time to do our “homework” and we could see that he and Dave were getting a little frustrated with us. We then just stopped even though there was great progress with our dog. Almost a year and a divorce went by and since I had to go out of town for a week, I considered having Terry and the staff pick up the training at their facility. I took the dog to Terry and he discussed what they would do. When I returned and picked up Remington, I was in shock! Was this the same dog I brought in??? I was so pleased, I could hardly talk. Terry showed me what I HAD to do to keep Remington in this wonderful new mode. A little slack on my part and Remington could revert back to his prior self. I am extremely pleased with the devotion and dedication the staff showed both Remington and myself. I would recommend them to anyone remotely interested in making their dog even more of an asset to their family . . . and Remington seems happier as well.
Remington’s Dad”
Contact us today at (614) 429-5021 or (740) 756-4553 for a FREE dog training evaluation –either at your place or at ours– and let us show you how to improve the relationship between you and your canine companion.
Love your dogs! They are so cute and adorable. I wish my dog could stand on a fire hydrant.
Thanks Janie. Give us a call. If you sign up for training, we can get your dog on a fire hydrant, too.
You guys are great, even with my terror who hates grooming, he usually snaps and no one else can groom him, i like how i can also call upon professional dog trainer when I come to your facility for grooming.
Thank you! We are always happy to be of any assistance we can, anywhere in our facility. Our groomers are fantastic and knowledgeable, even if a trainer doesn’t happen to be available. Our full service dog facility is filled with a staff of competent dog experts in every field!
I have a 4 mo old border/lab/aussie/collie mix. She is a wonderful dog and very responsive to training to this point. I would like to see her reach her potential and wonder if you offer owner training sessions? I would like to be her trainer, and have successfully trained our previous 6-8 dogs. This one seems especially bright and willing to please. I don’t want to shortchange her. Can you let me know if you have group training sessions, and what the cost is? I travel A LOT and would like to have an idea of your schedule. Thanks.
Hello Rita,
My name is Dave, I am one of the trainers here at Sit Means Sit Columbus. You have contacted the right people. We specialize in happy, obedient, off leash dogs, as well as happy, confident, satisfied owners. Please contact our office and they will schedule you for a free in-home evaluation and demonstration. We are just about as flexible as can be. We have trainers that cover all 7 days of the week. We do offer group classes as part of our training. Again, please contact our office and they will schedule your Free evaluation. Our office is open 8-5 M-F, 8-3 Sat, office is closed Sundays but trainers still work. Our office phone number is 614-429-5021. We look forward to hearing from you and working with you and your pup.
Dave
Hello Terry,
My name is christine Gibson we bought a collar from you about a year an half ago. we are not sure what happened to the button. We think it fall into a fire. Is it still coved under the lifetime replacement since we only have the collar?
We are so excited about our first session of training!! It is crazytown at our house and we can’t wait to see the results! Can’t wait for Thursday!!
Hello Terry,
Yes, your collar should still be covered. Please call this number…1-800-732-0144…and tell them you have a Sit Means Sit collar. They will collect your info, send you a new collar along with a return address label, with which you will then return what you have left of your collar. Please call our office if you run into any problems with this procedure, or if you run into any problems with your new collar. It will need to be synced, which you may need help with. Our office number is (614) 429-5021 or (740) 756-4553. Thanks!
Kim, We look forward to helping you, too! Good luck with your training appointment today, and we will be seeing you and Cocoa shortly.
Have a 2 year old corgi. He is a terror. Have no control….the dog has control…can you help. What are the cost of your training sessions???
Charlie, Thank you for getting in touch with us. Please call our office at 614.429.5021 or 740.756.4553 to request an evaluation with one of our dog trainers. Training costs and packages vary from one dog to the next, and it really depends on what your needs and goals are with your dog. You will discuss your training options with your trainer during the evaluation. The evaluation is completely free and there is no obligation to purchase. We can certainly help, Charlie! Thank you.
We will be getting a 9 week old German shepherd in a week, when should we start obedience training? Do you also do protective training? thanks!
I just adopted a 6mth old yellow lab (possibly border collie) mix. We have had him two weeks and he is very sweet but needs training. He seems very smart. I separate him and our beagle at feeding time and in just a couple of days he remembered where I put his bowl at feeding time and goes and sits in that spot already as I prepare the food. Never had one do that!!! I really would love to teach this one to be very obeidient off leash. I would love to be very confident and secure at letting him run and play off leash and be comfortable that I can get him to come to me.
Sarah, thank you for contacting Sit Means Sit! The optimal age to begin training is 12 weeks old. Please give us a call and you can schedule a FREE evaluation with one of our trainers at 740.756.4553 or 614.429.5021. We do protection work as well. Thank you!
Sherrie, thank you for contacting Sit Means Sit, you have definitely contacted the right place! Please call 740.756.4553 or 614.429.5021 to schedule a FREE evaluation with one of our trainers. We excel in off-leash control, and would be delighted to assist you. Thank you!
I have a 5 month old german shepherd . He is a very smart and loving dog, He wants to jump on people and will not come off leash. He walks well on leash and will sit and lay down on command. (in a confined area) I realize he is a puppy however at 60 lbs already, he is to big to be jumping on people, especially my 3 and 5 year old grandchildren, can you help?
Sharon, we can absolutely help! Your next step is to schedule an evaluation with one of our trainers, where you can then discuss your training options. Please call our facility at 740.756.4553 or 614.429.5021 to schedule this free consult. We look forward to helping you!
Hi! So I heard your advertisement on the radio and I have a 4mo old 40lb mix breed. He is almost too smart for us lol. He has very selective hearing and unless you yell at him to do something he just chooses to ignore you and sometimes even then he still continues to do what he wants, he also tackles anyone that comes in the door until they leave. His biggest problems are jumping on people and even though he is potty trained (we use bell training) he will walk into the living room, look at you, pee on the floor and then run into his cage (Ive had him checked for UTIs and he seems fine). Ive trained all my previous dogs and have never had problems like this. Do you have an ability to help with things like this and what is a rough estimate of rates? We are moving in 2 months and expecting a new baby in 3 and I am hoping to get him settled and start his training fresh so that it is easier for him and not so stressful
Hi Alicia, Thank you for contacting Sit Means Sit, and we can definitely help your situation! Your next step is to contact the office at 614.429.5021 or 740.756.4553 to schedule a free evaluation with one of our dog trainers. At the evaluation, you will be able to discuss training options, personalized based on what your needs and goals are. The cost of your training package is based on your individual needs and goals, so you will discuss training rates then. Hope to hear from you soon!
Are we allowed to bring our dogs to the Paws in the Pool event on Saturday
Yes, BRING THE DOGS TOO!! It’s a family event for EVERY member!
YAY!!!
We have been in one major rut with our 8 mo. old beagle/terrier mix. She is so very scared and growls and nips and hides behind us when someone or a dog comes near. If the dog is calm and she sniffs it for a while she then gets so excited and plays and has fun, but the initial contact is horrid. She is such a loving sweet dog to us but so shy and aggressive to strange people and dogs, this is very upsetting
. She was starting to come out of her shell until a week ago at the dog park she was attacked by a husky now we are back to square one. I guess this is our fault because when we got her her did not socialize her well enough for the first few months. Now we take her on walks every day and try to get her around people but I feel shes going nowhere. Can you help with aggression such as this?
I am located in Newark, Ohio and am wondering if you are available for our area. I have two 10 month old boxers.
Hi Jessica and Zak. We DO help dogs with aggression issues. Your next step is to get in touch with our office by calling 614.429.5021 or 740.756.4553 and scheduling an evaluation with one of our trainers. This evaluation is free, and you will discuss what options are available to you. We can help! Thank you, and we look forward to hearing from you.
Hi Sean! Thank you for contacting Sit Means Sit. Yes, we cover Newark. Your next step is to get in touch with our office by calling 614.429.5021 or 740.756.4553 and scheduling an evaluation with one of our trainers. This evaluation is free, and you will discuss what options are available to you. Thank you, and we look forward to hearing from you.
Hi Terry…I was at the Paws in the Pool event that you hosted and filled out a card for an evaluation. I have not heard back from anyone…
My dog’s name is Remmy (a Dutchie) and she was the one who was barking her fool head off at the beginning…maybe you remember her??
I also have a friend who would like to bring her 8mo airdale…go you give group rates?!
I was referred by a family member and told me about the consultation that you give. Our dog Samson is an 9 month old American Bull Dog. He is gorgeous but a brat. He is housebroken for the most part. (First Problem) We do not let him wander the house because he will find things and bite on them and tear them up. What we do is have his leash tied to a chair and he usually will stay in our room or tied to a more heavier object in other sections of the house. When we are not at home he is usually in his kennel. (Second Problem) He pulls a little too much for me when we go walking. I try to calm him down but it is annoying sometime. (Third Problem) Does not always come on command. (Fourth Problem) Jumps up on people. (Fifth Problem) I do not like the play biting. (Sixth Problem) We do not want him on our furniture or in the kitchen. I guess that would be boundary training. How long do you think it would take to correct these issues?
Hi Beth, I sincerely apologize for the delay. If you could, please call our office at 740.756.4553 or 614.429.5021 so we can set up an eval appt up for you. You can invite your friend and dog to your eval appt if you like, and you and your trainer can discuss discounts at that time. We look forward to hearing from you. Thank you, Beth!
Hi Cassandra! Thank you for contacting SMS. It does sound like we can help you! Please be sure to bring up all these questions that you have to your eval appointment, and you and your trainer (Terry) can discuss these issues at length and figure out what your best options are. Thank you!
We have a 9 month old mastidane. We have had him since he was 5 weeks. He is very smart, was so easy to housetrain, only chews on his toys etc!
Big problem….he is terrified of a leash and I have tried walking him but he sits or lays or stands and does not move! When he sees the leash he hides. He also hates a collar. We have not been able to get him to the vet because of this. He has not been their since he was 4 months old. We do not know what to do with him.
We have a 5yr old english matiff and I have even thought Sampson would walk if he is with Goliath but he won’t:( We have had many dogs in our lifetimes and we both have never had a dog like Sampson. He is such a sweet guy but we are at our wits end with him!!!!!!
Hi Kathy, we can definitely help! Your next step is to get in touch with our office by calling 614.429.5021 or 740.756.4553 and scheduling an evaluation with one of our trainers. This evaluation is free, and you will discuss what options are available to you, based on your individual needs and goals. Thank you, and we look forward to hearing from you.
Hello, I’ve heard your ads on the radio. We live in Springfield and wonder if you would cover that area for training? We have 2 dogs; a minature dachsund (that rules the roost) and a lab/golden retriever mix. They are great dogs other than the fact that they don’t listen that well, unless there are treats involved. We live in neighborhood and they bark terrible whenever someone walks by or if another animal is around. Would you be able to help?
Julie
Thank you for you question, our trainers do not travel to the Springfield area. However, if you are interested in training you can come to our facility in Lancaster. If you are interested in coming to our facility please contact our office (614) 429-5021 and (740) 756-4553.
Hi I have two ,6 yr old Belgian shepards,,who have had 6 weeks of obedience training when younger,,,and still pretty responsive to most of that training..my question is twofold..will training at this age stick,,they are very intelligent,but stubborn at times..and besides obedience do you provide “interaction” conditioning, mine have a problem more with small dogs(15/lbs or less)?
Hi Robert, we can definitely help! Your next step is to get in touch with our office by calling 614.429.5021 or 740.756.4553 and scheduling an evaluation with one of our trainers. This evaluation is free, and you will discuss what options are available to you, based on your individual needs and goals. Thank you, and we look forward to hearing from you.
We got a collie puppy about 4 weeks ago. We have not done any type of formal training, but so far so good except the play biting. We are planning on going on a vacation for 5 days at the end of next week. Do you do training/boarding?
Hi Sherry! Thank you for contacting Sit Means Sit. Yes, we do offer training/boarding packages. Please contact our office by calling 614.429.5021 or 740.756.4553 and scheduling an evaluation with one of our trainers. This evaluation is free, and you will discuss what options are available to you. Thank you, and we look forward to hearing from you.
I notice that most of the people who are commenting on this site have young dogs or should I say puppies. My dog is 7 years old. She is very smart and “off leashed trained” meaning, I normally don’t walk her on a leash. Most times she listens but is not always consistent. Though a lot better, she is also very timid. Do you think you could help?
Hi Keisha! Thank you for contacting Sit Means Sit. We can definately help your dog. Your next step is to get in touch with our office by calling 614.429.5021 or 740.756.4553 and scheduling an evaluation with one of our trainers. This evaluation is free, and you will discuss what options are available to you. Thank you, and we look forward to hearing from you.
I have an american breed black lab. Are you guys able to train her for tracking?
Hi Eric! Thank you for contacting Sit Means Sit. Please call the office at (614)429-5021 to set up a free in home demostration. we can discuss what type of training you are looking for and discuss the options avaialbe to you. We look forward to hearing from you.
Hello, I have a Shih tzu that is shy and needs to be trained. I have signed her up for training classes but we have been told that she is too shy around dogs or other people. The problem we seem to have is, when we are in the room with her and trainers she will just not respond to them or keeps trying to get to us. I go crazy when we are outside in the yard because I have to chase him down to get him back into the house. The dog has control 24/7 it seems. I am inquiring about training and boarding him (if possible) and am questioning rates, and what exactly I can have him trained for??
I will be contacting you soon!! We have a two year old shepard husky mix who I would love to be able to let her off leash but I do not trust her! She also has a bad habit of barking and jumping on people! You guys sound wonderful! Do you also kennel dogs? I am looking for a trustworthy place for her when we take a trip this summer. She was rescued from the pound and we are very worried about having to take her somewhere for a week.
Hi Brittany! Thank you for contacting Sit Means Sit. We can definately help your dog. Your next step is to get in touch with our office by calling 614.429.5021 or 740.756.4553 and scheduling an evaluation with one of our trainers. This evaluation is free, and you will discuss what options are available to you. We do kennel dogs, and an added benefit to being a Sit Means Sit client is that one of our experience trainers will work daily with your dog. Thank you, and we look forward to hearing from you.
Hi Gwendolyn, Thank you for contacting Sit Means Sit. We can definately help your dog. We do offer a board and train program at our facility. Your next step is to get in touch with our office by calling 614.429.5021 or 740.756.4553 and scheduling an evaluation with one of our trainers. This evaluation is free, and you will discuss what options are available to you and the cost Thank you, and we look forward to hearing from you.
Hello,
I have a 9 week old husky in need of some intense training! It’s hard because I work ten hour days until 6:30pm. Do you have any options or any suggestions?? He listens somewhat and knows his name. He is still a young boy, but I need help seeings I’ve never trained a dog!!
I have a five year old male schipperke/beagle mix and a 4 year old male shiba inu/lab mix. The schipperke/beagle is a huge barker, very hyper and is extremely hard to train. One on one, it isn’t too bad, but when we put the shiba inu/lab into the mix, they are both out of control. We can’t take either off of the leash. We want to train both dogs together. Is this something your facility can offer help with?
Hi Wendy, Thank you for contacting Sit Means Sit we can definately help your dogs. If you are interested your next step is to get in touch with our office by calling 614.429.5021 or 740.756.4553 and scheduling an evaluation with one of our trainers. This evaluation is free, and you will discuss what options are available to you. Thank you, and we look forward to hearing from you.