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Sit Means Sit – Premier Dog Training in Athens & East Georgia

At Sit Means Sit, we help dogs and their families build lifelong obedience, confidence, and calm—no matter the breed, age, or behavior challenge.
Our passionate trainers serve Athens and surrounding East Georgia communities, including Oconee, Clarke, Jackson, Barrow, Walton, Madison, Morgan, Greene, & Oglethorpe counties.

Why Local Dog Owners Choose Us

  • Comprehensive Training Programs: From puppy foundations to advanced obedience, we offer a-la-carte Beginner Group Classes, Private Lessons, Hybrid Training, Day-Training, immersive Board & Train, and maintenance services like Board & Tune and Play & Tune.

  • Proven Methods: We customize every plan for your dog’s unique needs—focusing on real-world skills you can use at home, in public, and everywhere in between.

  • Lifetime Support: Graduates enjoy access to ongoing group classes, pack walks, and reinforcement lessons, ensuring your dog’s good manners last a lifetime.

Whether you’re starting with a playful puppy, tackling behavior issues, or aiming for advanced off-leash reliability, our mission is simple: create a happy, confident, obedient dog you love living with.

Schedule your FREE Evaluation today and discover how Sit Means Sit can transform life with your dog.

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Address

Sit Means Sit East GA
8183 Jefferson Rd
Commerce, GA 30529-3003
(706) -600 - 3647

Hours

Monday - Saturday: 10:00a - 6:00p
Sunday: By Appointment Only

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Training & Services

A la Carte K9 Primary Group Training

K9 Primary Group Dog Training in East GA Set your dog up for a lifetime of obedience with our K9 Primary Group Training at Sit Means Sit. This program introduces dogs to structured learning, socialization, and foundational skills in a fun, engaging group environment.… Read More

Associate’s Degree – Private Dog Training Lessons

Private Dog Training Lessons in East GA Looking for hands-on help to teach your dog obedience, manners, and better behavior? Our Associate’s Program is built around private lessons with a professional trainer at Sit Means Sit East GA. It’s the perfect choice for owners who want to be fully involved in the training process.… Read More

Bachelor’s Degree – Hybrid Dog Training

Hybrid Dog Training Program in East GA Want the best of both worlds? Our Bachelor’s Hybrid Program combines day training with private dog lessons, giving you expert help while keeping you actively involved. It’s ideal for busy dog owners who want results without doing all the training themselves.… Read More

Master’s Degree – Day Training for Dogs

Day Training for Dogs in East GA Want faster results without boarding your dog overnight? The Master’s Program lets your dog spend the day training with professionals at our home-based training facility, then return home each evening. It’s structured for busy owners who want obedience training that fits into their lifestyle.… Read More

PhD Degrees – Board and Train Dog Training

Board & Train Dog Training in East GA Looking for the fastest and most complete transformation for your dog? Our Doctorate Program is a full Board & Train immersion, where your dog lives with our trainers for an intensive obedience training experience. This program is ideal for owners who want lasting results with maximum convenience.… Read More

Puppy Prerequisites

Puppy Training & Obedience Foundations in East GA Start your puppy off on the right paw! Our Puppy Prerequisites Program is designed for dogs under 6 months old who need the essentials: leash manners, socialization, and early obedience skills. This program builds the foundation for a well-behaved dog and prepares them for advanced training programs… Read More

Behavior Modification Training

In addition to our training programs, we can train your dog or pup to overcome specific behaviors and emotions for a happier, healthier dog.

Meet Our

Trainers & Staff

Our certified Sit Means Sit Dog Training staff has extensive experience in resolving dog obedience issues such as:

  • Jumping
  • Barking
  • Leash Pulling
  • Counter surfing
  • People aggression
  • Dog aggression
  • New Puppy Problems
  • Housebreaking
  • Basic Commands
  • High Energy
  • Anxiety
  • And More!

Learn more about our team or jump start your training by scheduling a free evaluation today!

Meet the Team
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Cybill Stilwell Owner & Head Trainer

Cybill grew up raising a variety of family dogs until she found her passion for golden retrievers and has been raising and training them now for over 5 years. She spent much of her life building a business providing travel planning and tour guide services in the Central Florida tourism industry. After moving to Georgia… Read More

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Patrick Stilwell Owner & Head Trainer

Patrick was raised with retrievers from a very young age, and he learned early on how to build mutual trust and respect with his dog pack. Up until recently, he found himself ever on the climb within his corporation and decided that enough was enough; and along came Sit Means Sit. Both he and his… Read More

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Sit Means Sit Athens deserves 5 stars, two thumbs up and four paws up! They are truly the best dog care service. My dog Winston has become so obedient, confident and self aware thanks to Patrick and Cybil! Great service all around I could not be happier!!!

- Audra S.
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After doing months of researching and debating we ran across Sit Means Sit Athens. Upon our first meeting, we knew that they were the only people we trust to train our dogs. We are extremely happy with the training that Cybill and Patrick did with our two dogs. We have an extremely anxious large lab mix dog and a Great Dane that thinks she’s a lap dog. They helped us to work with both resource guarding and confidence for our dogs. They will definitely be in our contacts with any dogs we get going forward and highly recommend to anyone looking for a trainer.

- Melissa W.
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