Obedience Training Atlanta GA

Socialization and Development

Dog Training Experts In Atlanta

Sit Means Sit Atlanta provides professional dog training in Douglasville, Atlanta, Alpharetta, and the surrounding Metro areas.

You may well ask, “What makes Sit Means Sit unique?” The answer to that question is simple, but powerful. Every one of our dog training programs is custom-fit to your dog, your needs, and your goals. We evaluate all the factors before building a training package for you, so that we’re best able to create a training path that is effective and happy for you and your pup. A dog obedience training program that will work for one dog and owner won’t necessarily fit well with another. Working breed dogs will need a different approach than docile breeds. No matter what, behavior modification is always available.

Due to our desire to meet you and your dog before implementing a plan, we offer free consultations and demonstrations to potential clients. This allows us to gain specific insight into your situation. The demonstration allows us to evaluate the unique factors that affect your dog, which helps us formulate a plan. This is also how we give you an accurate idea of what it will cost to meet your goals of canine behavior.

There is no cost or obligation associated with the Free Demonstration. 

Day Training Program

The Day Train Program is a compilation of proven techniques that are suited to the schedules of busy pet parents. Whether you’re too busy or you feel unequipped, the Day Training Program will help you realize your dreams of having a happy, confident dog.

This program has all the benefits of the Board and Train dog training classes, except your dog gets to enjoy the peace and comfort of home every night! It’s simple: Drop your dog off in the morning, pick them up in the evening, and head home after your one-on-one direction from their trainer. What could be better?

Program Includes:

• Full Days Of Training with our Dog Training Experts
• Evening Private Lessons
• Access To Follow-Up Lessons (at Trainer’s discretion)
• Access to monthly Pack Walks for your dog’s LIFE
• Consulting Via Phone/Email For Fido’s LIFE

Board & Train

The Board and Train program is all the benefits, none of the work (on your part). If you want stress-free, effective dog training, this program is just what you’ve been waiting for. Whether you are heading out of town or if your schedule just demands a hands-off approach, we offer dog training services for just this purpose.

At the end of the program, your dog will come home happy, under control, and confident in their training. We also assist with the transition home by walking dog owners through “Leadership Transfer” lessons.

Do you want more information on creating the super dog of your dreams? It all starts with a Free Consultation.

Hybrid Private Lessons

The Hybrid Private Lessons are perfect for owners who love spending time with their dogs and who want to play an active role in their training.

After a full day at our training facility, we coach you on how to take the lead in your Follow Up Private Lessons, which can be in-home training or at the location of your choosing. This will allow you to build a better bond with your dog and take pride in your pup’s progress that you helped achieve.

We will give you the training tools and guidance to teach your furry friend excellent obedience, resulting in a healthier, happier pup. You can think of it as a dog training school where you and your pup work together to build a better future.

Program Includes:

• One full Day of Training at our Facility with our Dog Training Experts
• Three Private Lessons
• Access to Follow Up Lessons (at Trainer’s discretion)
• Access to Monthly Pack Walks for your canine’s LIFE
• Consulting Via Phone/Email for Fido’s LIFE

Get started today by calling us for your FREE consultation.

Puppy Training

It’s perfectly normal to be concerned about biting, leash chewing, potty training, or crate training. The good news is, no matter the concern, we are here to help by offering expert puppy training classes.

Our fantastic Puppy Camp starts when puppies are between 8-14 weeks of age. We start with Private Lessons with the dog’s family to work on basic obedience training and setting your new puppy up for success. You may not think it now, but you will be blown away by your furry friend’s ability to learn and execute basic commands as easily as adult dogs.

Program Includes:

• Multiple Private Lessons before formal Training
• Full Days of Training at the Facility with our Dog Training Experts
• Evening Private Lessons
• Access to Follow Up Lessons (at Trainer’s discretion)
• Access to Monthly Pack Walks for your pup’s LIFE
• Consulting Via Phone/Email for Fido’s LIFE

AKC Canine Good Citizen

The Canine Good Citizen (CGC) certification is offered by the American Kennel Club, which proves a dog has mastered ten basic skills and can exhibit good manners in and out of the home. We are an official CGC Evaluator. This means we can help you through this two-part course, test your dog’s abilities, and award their certification after they pass. If you’re looking into therapy dog training or service dog training, this is an excellent place to start!

Some benefits of the AKC Canine Good Citizen certification are:

• It serves as a prerequisite for many therapy dog certifications
• All dogs are eligible, even if they are not a purebred dog
• Potential discount on your homeowner’s insurance policies
• Appealing to rental communities when applying to become a resident

AKC Trick Dog

If you’ve already put in the work to teach your dog cool tricks, why not get them a ribbon for their hard work? We are AKC Trick Dog Program Evaluators, which means we can help you prove how cool your dog is with this expert certification.

The 5 AKC Trick Titles you and your dog can earn:

• AKC Novice Trick Dog (TKN): Your dog performs 10 skills from the Novice list. (see the link to “Application” below for lists of skills). If a dog has a Canine Good Citizen (CGC) certificate or title on record at AKC, it can do 5 Novice tricks (CGC + 5) to earn the Novice title. See the list of tricks here.
• AKC Intermediate Trick Dog (TKI): Your dog must have the Novice title, plus perform 10 Intermediate tricks. See the list of tricks here.
• AKC Advanced Trick Dog (TKA):  Your dog must have the Intermediate title, plus perform 10 tricks from the Advanced list. See the list of tricks here.
• AKC Trick Dog Performer (TKP): In this title, handlers perform a short routine with at least 10 tricks and at least 3 tricks using props. See the requirements here.
• AKC Trick Dog Elite Performer (TKE): In the highest level of Trick Dog, the Elite Performers perform a routine that has a story/script. At least 5 props are used. See the requirements here.

Doggie Daycare

*For Clients Only

Doggie Day Care is the best way to ensure your dog is happy and provided for while you’re busy with work, errands, or anything else. We offer this to our clients only, which ensures your dog is in a safe space with well-trained dogs. We offer this service Wednesday-Saturday.

Benefits of Doggie Daycare:

• Provides regular exercise to maintain a healthy weight
• Relieves boredom, separation anxiety, and destructive behavior at home
• Improves socialization with dogs and people
• Enhances quality of life

Lunch and Learn Programs

If you are or work a vet, groomer, or dog boarder, we invite you to Sit Means Sit Atlanta dog training for an afternoon of lunch and learning.

We think that everyone who loves dogs should come to one of these events to hear our professionally trained staff teach the tips and tricks of the trade. You will see our beliefs shine through that positive, attention-reward-based training is the best way to see lasting results.

Seminars

Every dog owner will happily say that an obedient dog is a contented dog. We love to spread the truth about dog training through our seminars. Our staff meets with your group to discuss things such as our training methods, scientifically-proven techniques, and how we use remote training collars for communication.

Small Pack Walks

Pack walks are an excellent follow-up to our training programs. It’s a great way to socialize your dog and reinforce their training in a busy, distracting environment with other dogs.

These “group classes,” if you will, are incredibly effective for meeting training goals in a short amount of time. With the aid of an expert dog trainer, you’ll see a world of difference!

Our pack walks are still kept small enough, so you and your dog get one-on-one attention from our trainers without getting lost in a large group. It’s not useful to try and train dogs if there’s too much going on.