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Our team at Sit Means Sit is excited to have a chance to meet with you and show you more about some of the effective techniques we use when training your dog. Our goal is to provide you with a well-behaved dog when the program is over while also making the sessions enjoyable and fun for your dog. Whether you are looking to train a new puppy you just brought home, or you have an older dog who needs help with basic commands and obedience, our team is here to help in Rio Rancho, Tijeras, and surrounding areas. Contact us today to learn more and to set up a free consultation. We are also proud to offer some advanced group classes for veteran dogs of our other programs. We require that your dog graduates from our basic group classes before they join this group. When you are looking for some great classes that will work on the behavior of your pup or dog, then our professional dog trainers in East Mountains is here for you. We utilize effective techniques that can make the classes enjoyable for your dog and helps them feel like they are playing, rather than learning. We can’t wait to have a chance to meet with you and show off some of our amazing options. Contact us to learn more or to set up your free consultation. (505) 594-4126 Contact UsOur Programs
Any Dog Any Age Any Problem
15 Day Board & Train
Why Choose Our 15 Day Board and Train Program?
- If your busy schedule gets in the way of training
- If your Dog is having Aggression/Reactivity Issues
- If Therapy Dog/Service Dog Etiquette is a goal
Our 15 Day Board and Train program provides puppy training for all dog breeds. Our puppy classes cover addressing common issues like chewing and potty training. As a new puppy owner, these group classes or private lessons will give you the tools to raise a well-behaved dog.
Our 15-Day Board and Train program provides comprehensive obedience dog training. Skilled trainers complete 80% of the work using proven Sit Means Sit methods. Your dog learns social skills with other dogs on public outings and develops confidence. Our 15 Day is a great program for Puppies too! We are able to create a great foundation to last a lifetime.
After the program, you receive 2 years of follow-up lessons and 1 year of group training to reinforce obedience. This intensive program is ideal for busy owners seeking to efficiently correct multiple behavioral issues. Give your dog the freedom to live a happy, well-behaved life.
What you can expect from this program:
- Come on command
- Wait by the door
- Car manners
- No Chewing, Digging, Jumping or Play Biting
- Boundaries
- Sit next to you & at a distance
- Down next to you & at a distance
- Off the furniture
- Quiet on command
- Off Leash
- Place
- Heel
Our Trainers are Certified Canine Good Citizen Evaluators- the first step to Therapy Dog/ Service Dog Cerification.
Ready to learn more about our 15 Day Board and Train program? Contact us to schedule a free training evaluation and get started today!
10 Day Board & Train
10 Day Board and Train is perfect of you if:
- Have a busy schedule
- Hands on with the professionals
- Want an immersive training experience for your dog
Our 10-day dog training program provides personalized support from professional trainers to perfect your dog’s skills. Through immersive learning and repetition, your dog will gain a strong understanding of essential commands. The program incorporates both trainer expertise and owner participation to help your dog thrive. After completing the Private puppy training/dog training, you and your dog can participate in 1 year of follow-up lessons, & 1 year of group classes.
Canine Good Citizen Evaluation included.
What you can expect from this program:
- Come on command
- Wait by the door
- Car manners
- No chewing, digging, jumping or play biting
- Boundaries
- Sit next to you
- Down next to you
- Off the furniture
- Quiet on command
- Intro to Off Leash
- Place
- Heel
Contact us today to get started or schedule a FREE puppy training/dog training evaluation with a member of our team!
5 Day Board & Train
5 Day Board & Train will meet your needs if:
- Your Dog has basic skills, just needs some tune up
- Your Dog only has a short list of challenges they need to improve upon
- Your Dog is not aggressive or reactive
- Your Dog is over 1 year old
Our trainers will spend 5 days with your dog, working on your list of desired skills. This program focuses on “polishing” existing skills and adding new ones for adult dogs over 1 year old. It includes 6 months of group classes.
Canine Good Citizen Evaluation included upon request.
5 skills of your choice, including(not limited to):
- Come on Command
- Loose leash Walking
- Heel
- Door Manners
- Sit
- Place
- Down
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Day Train Plus
Day Train Plus this program is for you if:
- Working with your dog one on one is important
- You have time in your day to spend with your dog
- Leaving the dog only for the day is the best option
The Day Train Plus program provides 2 weeks, 3 days per week, private lessons for your dog, with 3 evening lessons for you to participate in their training. Trainers will coach you and your dog as a team, and take your dog on outings to improve their social skills. After the program completion, you will receive 6 months of follow-up private sessions & 1 year of group classes.
Canine Good Citizen Evaluation included.
What you can expect from this program:
- Come on command
- Wait by the door
- Car manners
- No chewing, digging, jumping or play biting
- Boundaries
- Sit next to you
- Down next to you
- Off the furniture
- Quiet on command
- Intro to Off Leash
- Place
- Heel
Contact us today to learn more about the Day Train Plus or to get started!
Day Train
Day Train is the Program you need if:
- You are committed to participating in your dogs training
- You are have time to do some homework
- You are committed to group training
Your dog will receive 3 days of training, once a week for 3 weeks. You and your dog will receive 3 sessions with our trainers at the completion of the training day. The Day Train promotes teamwork with your “dog partner”. This program offers 3 months of follow up lessons & 6 months group training.
What you can expect from this program:
- Come on command
- Wait by the door
- Car manners
- No chewing, digging, jumping or play biting
- Boundaries
- Sit next to you
- Down next to you
- Off the furniture
- Quiet on command
- Place
- Heel
Contact us today to get started!
You & Your Dog
You & Your Dog Training Program is a great option if:
- Being involved with your dog’s training is important.
- Continuing your dog’s education at home is your goal
Work directly with our trainers to learn skills that progress your dog’s training. Receive personalized coaching and homework to jumpstart your dog’s obedient lifestyle. This one-on-one program builds a foundation for a happy, confident dog through your active involvement in the training process. This program includes 3 private start up lessons for you and your dog, as well as 3 months of group training.
Our clients will have the opportunity to work in safe distracting environments to “proof” the dog’s attention.
What you can expect from this program:
- Come on command
- Wait by the door
- Car manners
- No chewing, digging, jumping or play biting
- Sit next to you
- Off the furniture
- Quiet on command
- Place
- Heel
Contact Us today to get started!
Jump Start
This Program is for You and Your Dog if:
- You want to be involved in all aspects of the training
- Your Dog has just a few challenges
- You are budget conscious
If your dog lunges, barks, or growls at other dogs or people, our private sessions can help. We specialize in addressing dog reactivity through counter-conditioning and obedience training. Whether you have a rescue dog or a new puppy, we can tailor our training to your needs.
Our Certified Trainers will work One on One with the client and dog during hourly lessons. Home work will be shared to improve skills. This program includes the option of 3 Lessons with No Group Training or 2 Lessons with 2 Group Training Classes.
- Come on Command
- No Chewing, Digging, Jumping or Play Biting
- Loose Leash Walking
- Sit
- Off the furniture
- Quiet on Command
Contact us today to get started.
Meet Our Team
Professional trainers. Attentive friendly staff.
Jori Pollard Carns has been training dogs with Sit Means Sit Dog Training since 2008. She is a Canine Good Citizen Evaluator. She loves the sport of Dock Dogs and enjoys spending time with her six Dogs. She and her husband Sam are spending time between Colorado, New Mexico, and East Texas.
We have recently added to Frenchie puppies to the family: Ricky and Lucy! They are tons of fun and snorts!
One of her greatest pleasures at work is enhancing the lives of the dogs in the program. It is so much fun when a dog realizes the confidence and the freedom they have with our training program.
Jed was her business partner since the beginning of Sit Means Sit in 2008-2020. He passed away in 2022. He will always be the “founder” of the company. He was a Black Lab who loves the tennis ball and fetch is his favorite game. He loved his job and enjoyed the spotlight. You might call him a “show off”. He was retired, enjoying just hanging out resting and enjoying the sun!
Scarlett was the strong independent female of the group. She was passionate about the sport of dock diving. She also passed away in 2022.
Shadow is the young man of the group. He is a Dutch Shepard who is full of energy and lots of hops! Shadow is the main man, these days. He loves to swim and play fetch.
Andrea has been training dogs at Sit Means Sit since 2016. She is a Certified Sit Means Sit Trainer, AKC Canine Good Citizen Evaluator, K9 Caring Angels Therapy Dog Instructor & Evaluator, as well as certified in Canine first aid and CPR. Prior to being a trainer with Sit Means Sit, she was a Veterinary Technician, working locally at Veterinary clinics since 1993. Although the veterinary tech work is rewarding and interesting, working with solely dogs is her true passion and training dogs has been a dream come true.
She finds that training dogs is not only fun and challenging, but also very rewarding in so many ways. It is always such a joy to see dogs and their owner’s relationship become stronger and happier after they go through training together. She has seen many success stories in her 7+ years at Sit Means Sit, and it is a such an honor to be a part of it all. One of the most rewarding parts of training dogs has been getting to be part of the Therapy Dog Team. Working closely with the community is always enjoyable and she is excited for what the future holds.
Andrea has 4 dogs who have all been trained by Sit Means Sit, 2 of which are her business partners.
Landry is a 6 year old Belgian Malinois mix, and has been Andrea’s business partner for 5 years. In addition to being Andrea’s best friend and companion, Landry helps with the evaluations for new dogs and is a K9 Caring Angels Therapy Dog. She is one of the main faces you will see at our facility and out in the community. She loves meeting new people and getting as many belly rubs as possible!
Diggs is a 1 year old Belgian Malinois, who came to Andrea from a rescue in El Paso, Texas. Diggs has been working as Andrea’s business partner for 6 months and it is exciting to watch her learn and discover all of her talents! She is a fun one for sure! Andrea looks forward to continue working with her and watch her grow and learn.
Andrea loves spending time with 5 her children, who range in age from 27-14 years old, and 2 grandkids who bring so much joy to her! She also enjoys watching Dallas Cowboys football, listening to music, going to concerts, being outdoors, and of course training her dogs!
Cristian came to us in 2023, he started as a Kennel Tech and within a short period of time we saw the energy, positivity, and potential, and he moved up to Trainer in less than two months of being with us. He believes that hard work and dedication is fundamental for everything and that’s exactly what he brings when he comes to work. Cristian also loves going above and beyond for the clients and co workers, but especially the dogs. He is very eager to learn and pursue new things to further his knowledge and career at Sit Means Sit. He enjoys learning new things and incorporating them to teach clients what methods work best for their dogs. Cristian is always eager for challenges especially when he comes across aggressive and stubborn dogs. No challenge is too big and he will work to solve the problem. Cristian owns two dogs, Tootsie and George, who he loves spending time with and taking on walks and hikes.
John has been at Sit Means Sit since February 2023. He is one of our amazing Kennel Techs and has also helped as a Trainer. He hails from the great state of Colorado, and has lived in New Mexico since 2012. He loves children, animals, and a healthy competitive spirit. He’s a father of three beautiful daughters, and one brillant son. If he’s not traveling the state watching his girls play volleyball, he is home with family, who he loves. He has two crazy canines, Harper and Mayham, and a cat named DyrtyByrdy. Smiles and Laughter are his hobby, especially when it involves the Dogs. John has been a great addition to the team here! He brings smiles and laughs wherever he goes and the people and dogs love him!
Service Areas
We proudly serve the following areas in Albuquerque.
Counties
- Bernalillo
- Sandoval
- Valencia
- Santa Fe
- Torrance
- Cibola
Cities
- Albuquerque
- Rio Rancho
- Los Lunas
- Santa Fe
- Bernalillo
- Los Alamos
- Placitas
- Edgewood
- Corrales
- Moriarty
- Grants
- Gallup
- Cedar Crest
- Tijeras
- Las Cruces
- Surrounding NM Areas
- Pueblo, CO
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Sit Means Sit training has been a God send for my puppies Bella and Blu. I went from wanting to pull my hair out to enjoying every minute with the pups. Everyone at Sit Means Sit is so friendly and always excited to see them. The puppies love going to daycare there and hanging with…
Training with Sit Means Sit was nothing short of a miracle! I’d taken Larka to regular training classes, but those didn’t help with the issues we were having. Besides not having the time needed to train her, I really didn’t think some behaviors would be possible to address with training. When I went in for…
Magic and I just couldn’t be any more happy with his training (boarded 15 days). Friends who know Magic have said “he is a changed dog”! That he is. He was a “go go go boy” who is very settled and in tune with me now. SIT MEANS SIT is the best event to ever…
Katie (my 8 month old golden retriever) and I entered training right after Labor Day 2018. Katie was trained for 15 days, plus a couple of private lessons, a couple of group lessons, and a trip to our house in. Your staff did an excellent job training her and i appreciate all the time and…