tips for training dogs

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? …

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…

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…