Dog Obedience Training Blog
My Rescue Named Kow!
Kow is a rescue. Before coming to live with me he pretty much lived in a crate for his first three years of life only coming out to guard the house or use the bathroom. When he came to me he was definitely more on the offense than I needed him to be since I…
Training with my Shepherd Nash!
“Before Sit Means Sit I had no control of my 1 year old 100 pound German Shepherd Nash. 2 weeks with SMS Trainers we received a brand new Nash! I am no longer being pulled, ignored or trampled on, I am the boss! I am able to enjoy my big boy at sporting events, parks…
Jim, Cheryl, & Max
“Cheryl and I want to thank Wes and his staff for the continued encouragement and invaluable help with training our German Shepherd Puppy, Max. Max is gentle with children and people but not so much with other dogs. Your evaluation of Max was spot on. The subsequent training and information provided by you on “Dog…
Leo
“I got Leo from the Gulf South Humane Society in Corpus Christi two years ago. He is very smart, and loves to learn, but had not been taught how to greet other dogs properly. Other Obedience trainers just said he was an aggressive dog who shouldn’t be around other dogs. Leo is a well mannered…
Housebreaking Basics
In our last blog, we discussed the medical reason that your adult dog may have suddenly developed housebreaking issues. Once you have eliminated medical reasons, you can move on to behavioral issues, and that is where Sit Means Sit can help. Our in-home consultations and dog obedience classes can help most behavior problems, quickly and…
Are there Medical Reasons for Your Dog’s Housebreaking Issues?
There are dog behaviors that naturally lend themselves to obedience training. Behaviors, such as begging at the table and pulling on walks are relatively easy to train a dog out of. For these behaviors, Sit Means Sit is happy to be your partner, and we offer dog obedience classes and individual training. Others behaviors have…
Cat and Dogs Living Together!
According to the American Humane Society, there are 83.3 million dogs and 95.6 cats in the United States. Six in ten people own a pet, and 17% of these pet owners own both a cat and a dog. So how do these classic, supposed enemies co-exist on such a scale? Are you one of the…
Don’t Make These 3 Common Dog Training Mistakes
You may think that as humans, we should be pretty darn good at training dogs by now, right? We’ve been doing it for thousands of years!But, too often, we make honest errors in training that result in nagging misbehavior and strained relations. Here at Sit Means Sit Dog Training, we’re your trusted Corpus Christi dog…
Common Misconceptions About Dog Obedience Training
While you will always encounter a diverse set of opinions when talking to dog trainers, doing research on the Internet, and speaking to friends about Corpus Christi dog obedience training, there are certain things that you may hear that just aren’t true. Today we’re talking about some of the most common myths and misconceptions surrounding…
Keep Your Dog Cool In The Summer Heat
Sit Means Sit Corpus Christi is dedicated to providing dog obedience classes, both individual and group for the dogs and owner of Corpus Christi. Summertime in Corpus Christi means months of brutal heat and humidity. Your canine friends need extra care during the months of heat. If your dog gets heat stroke they could…
2015 SMS Go Team Therapy Dog Class
Don’t forget to register for the Therapy Dog Training Class scheduled for July 18-19. Deadline to register is June 28 so all of your materials can be ordered and ready for your class. You can register by clicking HERE.
2015 Shrimporee Festival
Come check us out at the 2015 Shrimporee! June 12-14 in Aransas Pass. Check out the link below for event info and schedule. 2015 Shrimporee Festival
Training your Basset
Name: Glenda Felkner Dogs Name: Goose City: Portland Zip: 78374 Breed: Basset Mix Arrival Story: Goose was a rescue through Pee Wee’s pet adoption. He was at Petco the day my husband and I were out looking for me a dog. When I sat on the floor by the cage and asked them to get…
Training your Lab
Name: Amelia Isaminger Dogs Name: Ruger & Remington City: Corpus Christi Zip: 78418 Arrival Story: Ruger and Remington are brothers who were born on a farm in San Antonio. I fell in love with their pictures instantly and knew I had to bring them home. They are only children and spoiled rotten! Likes: Everybody and…
Training your Australian Cattle Dog
Name: Susan Thorpe Dogs Name: Coco City: Corpus Christi Zip: 78412 Arrival Story: We learned about SMS while visiting the Heritage Festival at Heritage Park in Corpus Christi. I did some research about their methods and successes, and we decided to check out the service Likes: chasing balls, running fast Favorite Toy: ball Favorite Treat:rawhide…