About Group Class

Clients who have completed our day camp or private training can attend our group training classes. These classes are meant to continue you and your dog’s journey. In classes, you will be coached through new and old techniques, meet like-minded dog lovers, and advance your skills.

Group classes are generally held weekday evenings at 6:00 PM and on Saturdays. We have 3 different group types: Transitional and Feisty Fido (which take place at our facility), and Advanced classes, which take place at local parks when weather and daylight permits.

Please bring your dog’s place cot, SMS collar, and treats to group class.

Use the schedulers below to get started. We look forward to seeing you in class!

Types of Group Class

Important Notes:

  • Please only book 3 classes at a time. If you are booked for more than 3 upcoming classes, we will have to cancel your spots past your three soonest reservations. This is so that all our clients have the opportunity to attend class in a reasonable time frame. We thank you for your understanding.
  • The online scheduler will only show classes with availability in the next 90 days.

Transitional

This class is meant for clients who just graduated from day camp or private training. This is where you’ll receive significant coaching and attention and be assessed before you move on to advanced.

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Important note:

  • This class is not meant for aggressive dogs; check out the Feisty Fido option below. 

Fiesty Fido

This class is meant for clients who just graduated from day camp or private training AND have an aggressive dog. This is where you’ll receive significant coaching and attention and be assessed before you move on to advanced.

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Advanced

This class is meant for clients who have passed the transitional test. It’s where you’ll get the opportunity to work on more advanced techniques and develop new skills.

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Specialty

This class is meant to teach your dog new skills that are not obedience-related, but rather, focused on developing their dog instincts.

Note: these have limited availability. 

Classes include:

  • Agility
  • Tricks
  • Nosework

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Advancing Through Class

At Sit Means Sit, we take training seriously. We want to ensure you maintain the training you’ve completed with us and that you continue to do so at home.

To that end, we conduct regular assessments.  These tests are held during the 3rd week of each month.  Our trainers will observe your ability to do certain techniques during the tests. Based on the results of these assessments, you may move on to more advanced classes or continue to be coached at our transitional level.

Regardless of the results, our role is to continue to coach you wherever you are in the journey.

Please check our calendar for upcoming advanced testing dates. 

Testing Guidelines

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Frequently Asked Questions

How do I know which level my dog is in?

Every dog starts off in Transitional group class (unless you have an aggressive dog). Once they are ready they will go through level testing. Based on those results, your trainer will inform you whether you need to continue training in Transitional or can move into the Advanced group.


What is your cancellation policy for classes?

There is a strict cancelation policy of 4 hours before the group class. We want to make sure that nobody misses an opportunity to come because someone else cannot make it for some reason and didn’t cancel. There will be a $25 no-show fee or that class will be deducted from your total allotment of group classes.


How do I know how many classes I have left?

Please call our office at 512-348-7833 for this information.


Can I purchase more classes?

Yes! Existing clients have the following purchase options:
– individual classes for $35 each
– package of 15 classes for $300 (with a 6 month expiration date)
– package of 30 classes for $500 (with a 1 year expiration date)
Please give our office a call if you’d like to add group classes to your existing program!


Can I get a refund for unused classes?

In most cases, no. Group classes are included as part of your program because they are beneficial to your overall success. You are not obligated to attend, but any group classes not completed before the expiration date will be forfeited. If there is an unexpected circumstance, such as moving out of state for a new job, please reach out to our office and we will work with you to make the best use of classes remaining or potentially seeing about transferring the remaining group to a new Sit Means Sit location. 


I'm moving soon, can I transfer my group classes to another location?

It’s a possibility! Every Sit Means Sit location makes their own rules about transferring group, and if they even offer group classes in the first place. Please give our office a call and we can help look into the Sit Means Sit nearest your new home and will find out if group classes will transfer and what limitations there may be. 


Can I pause my group classes?

Unfortunately group classes can not be paused. We include 6 months to 1 year of time to use the group classes with the expectation that there will be periods of time that you can not attend due to illness, travel, life changes, etc. With group classes being offered several times per week, even if you have to take off periods of time here and there, you should still have plenty of opportunity to use your group classes around other events in your life. 


My dog is aggressive and can't be around other dogs, what about group classes for me?

We specialize in training for aggressive and reactive dogs and have a group class specifically designed to help with that problem area! Once you’ve completed the foundational part of training and learned how to manage your reactive pup, our Feisty Fido group class will provide a safe outlet for you to practice having positive interactions between your dog and others who are working towards the same goals. Dogs in Feisty Fido class are always muzzled for everyone’s safety and class attendance is limited to keep the class completely under control. 


The weather looks extreme on the day of my class, will it be canceled?

In most cases we will hold class unless the weather has become dangerous. We all know Texas weather is unpredictable and changes very quickly, so we will typically wait as long as possible before making the decision to cancel a class. We do hold classes in the heat, as well as in the rain. Please bring appropriate necessities (water for you and your dog when it’s hot, towels to wipe muddy paws before re-entering the car when it’s rainy, etc). If a class is cancelled, we will notify all clients via email and/or text, so please check your devices before leaving for group class if the weather looks iffy. 


I keep checking the online system but the classes I need are always full, now what?

Snagging a spot in a popular class can take some planning ahead. The scheduling system will only show classes taking place in the next 14 days, including today, but space is limited. Our best advice is to figure out which group class time works for you, and to try to sign up shortly after it becomes bookable (basically 12 – 13 days before the class). Most classes don’t become fully booked until about 3- 5 days before the class, so there is some wiggle room, but if you’ve been struggling finding open classes, planning ahead will most certainly help. You are also welcome to call our office if you need additional assistance.  


How many Transitional classes do I have to attend before being advanced?

It depends on how fast you can test out of transitional, see above for our testing dates and requirements.