Training Basics

Is the Remote Collar for me?- a matter of perspective and understanding.

In the world of dog training there are a few hot topics that really get people riled up.  These topics include spaying and neutering, food choice, vaccination methods and training tools (to name a few).  Few topics though rise to the level of heated argument that is seen with remote collars, otherwise known as the…

Our Training Programs

Private In-Home Training Our sessions together take place in the comfort of your home.  The time we spend together is our time, you are not sharing our training time with other people.  We concentrate on the needs of your dog(s) and your situation.  We can agree that most people would rather have the dog trained…

Is my dog safe in the front seat next to me?

How many times have you seen a car driving by and you notice that there is a dog on the drivers lap and also probably sticking their head out the window.  This is a severe distraction for the driver that can easily lead to a car accident.  The front passenger seat is not much better….

How can I help my Reactive Dog?

Dogs react to their environment in the best way that they know how.  There in lies part of the problem.  If they do not know how to cope, they usually either go into Fight or Flight mode.  The dog thinks, ”  Can I take the problem out with force or can I get away from…

Sit Means Sit at 94.3 Real Radio

Bob Burnell and Kody of Sit Means Sit were asked to meet with Johnny C of 94.3 Real Radio. Real Radio is promoting the Palm Beach Pet Expo that is coming to the Palm Beach Convention Center on December 8 & 9, 2012. Sit Means Sit will be there performing and doing exhibitions. Johnny C…

Sit Means Sit at Roger Dean Stadium

Sit Means Sit was invited by The staff of Roger Dean Stadium to put on a demonstration at their Dog Days of Summer event. Roger Dean Stadium is the home of the Jupiter Hammerheads, a Class A Advanced Affiliate of the Miami Marlins. Kody and I had a great time doing our thing on the…

Sit Means Sit at Roger Dean Stadium

Sit Means Sit of Palm Beach was asked to do a demonstration at Roger Dean Stadium for Dog Days of Summer. We had a great time and saw a great game. See us again at the July and August Dog Days of Summer and bring your dog for $5.00. Proceeds go to the Humane Society.

Bob Burnell certifies three new Pet Tech Instructors

Bob Burnell, the owner/head trainer for Sit Means Sit of Palm Beach, and The Pet Tech Family is proud to welcome three new instructors. Fanci, Mariah and Karen have completed our 3 Day Instructor Training course and are now certified to teach Pet First Aid and CPR. They did a great job at class and…

Master Pet Tech Instructor Bob Burnell graduates his first instructors

Bob Burnell, Sit Means Sit Trainer and Pet Tech Master Instructor completed his first Instructor training course. This course teaches interested candidates how to be a Pet Tech Instructor in Pet CPR and First Aid. These instructors will now be able to go and teach their skills to other interested students. Bill, Frenchie and Gloria…

The importance of socializing your dog

Few people understand what proper socialization is, and how critical it is to reducing dog bites. Proper socialization- the act of teaching the dog to not react by de-sensitizing him to those things he will encounter in daily life. The positive exposure of the puppy to many situations and environments that the puppy may encounter….