FAQ’s

Should You Get Another Dog?

Do you ever find yourself wondering what life might be like if you added a new dog to the equation? Whether it’s from scrolling through ads, browsing rescue pages, or eyeing those “Puppies for Sale” signs, we’ve all felt that little tug on our heartstrings from time to time. However, it’s important to remember that a…

Do All Dogs Need Training?

The short answer is – yes!  Our beloved canine companions have natural instincts like digging, marking, and barking that would help them thrive in the world of dogs. But unfortunately, those behaviors don’t always translate well in the two-legged society we call home! That’s why training is so important; it allows us to bridge that…

Do you only train with the Sit Means Sit Collar?

Sit Means Sit specializes in a diversified approach to dog training. We use an attention-based dog training system developed by Founder and CEO, Fred Hassen. This approach utilizes a variety of training tools to enable our trainers to gain the dog’s attention even in distracting situations. For more information on this training approach, please view…

Can you give me a ballpark cost of what your training runs?

It can be very difficult for us to accurately quote training prices without actually seeing your dog and performing an evaluation of the situation and personality we are dealing with. We understand that this sounds vague; however we are dealing with unique situations every day with each client and their dog. If you can relate…

Does the dog always have to wear the Sit Means Sit dog collar?

Training with a remote dog training collar like the Sit Means Sit dog training collar is really no different than training your dog with a leash or with treats. Reinforcement in any form is a required and necessary part of your dog’s life. Even after they are trained, it will still be necessary to maintain…

I have a sensitive and fearful dog. How can your training help me?

Dogs that are sensitive or fearful (they may or may not display submissiveness or fear-based aggression) have unique circumstances that need to be addressed through clear and non-confrontational dog obedience training. Dog’s that display either introverted or extroverted behavior that is based on fear can be challenging to train without the proper guidance and coaching….