dog training
Traveling With Dogs
It’s summer, the perfect time to travel! You might be considering bringing your dog with you on your next trip. For some dogs, it is a great solution! But for other dogs, you may want to pause and consider what’s best for them. Deciding whether or not your pup should join you on a big…
Halloween Costumes for Dogs
It’s almost Halloween and you know what that means—costumes galore! You might be excited to dress your dog up, but before you go on a shopping spree, the first thing you should ask yourself is, “Should I be doing this with my dog?” Some factors to consider: Is my dog comfortable with clothes and costumes? …
Tips for Working from Home
With everything going on, you might find yourself at home for the next few weeks. Your dog will certainly be happy to spend time with you, but we know getting them enough exercise can be tough without a regular routine. That’s why we are here with some helpful tips! MAKE TIME FOR TRAINING Training 15…
Sit Means Sit’s Head Start Puppy Program Sets Pups Up for Success
So you got a puppy. Your puppy is probably pretty cute—and good thing, too—otherwise we’d never forgive the stains on the carpet, the sharp little teeth grabbing onto our hands, the chewed-up socks, books, rugs, children’s toys and wood trim, the new holes appearing in the backyard and the constant, inextinguishable energy. It’s hard to…
Sit Means Sit Clients and Therapy Dogs Join the GO TEAM
In the summer of 2012, the Waldo Canyon fire ignited four miles outside of Colorado Springs, burning nearly 20,000 acres. More than 32,000 people were forced to evacuate as the fire destroyed nearly 350 homes. In the midst of the fire, two clients of Sit Means Sit Dog Training took their therapy dogs to a…
The Super Socialization Period – Understanding Puppy Development and Using it to Your Advantage
If you are reading this, you are probably thinking about getting a puppy or may have recently adopted one and want to know how to properly care for and raise your puppy. Understanding how a puppy grows and develops is essential, so that you can know what to look for and put your time and…
Being a Good Pet Owner – Aggressive Dogs
As many of you know, we work with lots of different types of dogs with many different behavioral issues. One of the most common issues we work with is dogs that have aggression whether it is towards people or other dogs. Part of dealing with a dog that has aggression is to be aware of…
What’s My Dog Trying to Tell Me? – A Simple Guide to Dog Body Language
Just like people, dogs communicate information through body language. Understanding what that body language is can help you better know what your dog is feeling or telling the other dogs around him. Here is a quick list of common body language that you should know as a dog owner. Remember not all dogs are the…
There is No Place, Like “Place” for the Holidays
The holidays can be a very stressful time for most families. Between family, friends, food and festivities – the last thing on your mind is your dog. That is unless your dog has some nasty habits. Not to worry! This year you can make sure that your dog is “placing” like a pro to avoid…
To Crate or Not to Crate: Is there even a Question?
There is some controversy surrounding the idea of crate training your dog or puppy. But when applied correctly, crate training has been a rewarding and healthy experience for people and their dogs. Here is a list of the positives of crate training a dog or puppy. The benefits of crate training your dog or puppy…