Obedience Training in Bakersfield, CA | Sit Means Sit Dog Training

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Our obedience training programs are built to help dogs develop reliable manners, better focus, and improved behavior both at home and in public. Every program includes training for essential obedience commands and real-world skills that make everyday life with your dog easier and more enjoyable.

Throughout training, dogs learn commands and behaviors such as:

  • Come when called
  • Sit, down, and place
  • Calm behavior at doors and crosswalks
  • Proper housebreaking habits
  • Good manners in and around vehicles
  • Loose-leash and off-leash walking
  • Respecting boundaries in the home and yard
  • Following household rules, including furniture boundaries

We also work to eliminate common unwanted behaviors that can make life stressful for owners, including:

  • Jumping on guests or family members
  • Mouthiness and play biting
  • Digging in the yard
  • Chewing on inappropriate items
  • Excessive barking and other nuisance vocalizations

For additional safety and control, we teach dogs to respond to obedience commands from a distance. This allows owners to confidently guide, stop, or redirect their dog even when they are farther away.
All obedience programs also include access to our Group Training program, where dogs can continue practicing their skills around distractions, other dogs, and new environments.
If your dog struggles with more serious behavioral issues such as indoor marking, separation anxiety, or aggressive behavior, our trainers can help address those challenges as well. Our goal is to create a confident, well-mannered dog that listens reliably on or off leash, giving both you and your dog more freedom, confidence, and fun together.

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Dogs

Any Age. Any Breed. Any Problem.

We train all dogs, regardless of age, breed, or behavioral issue. Whether you're looking to start your puppy on a path to lifelong success or want to teach your older dog some new tricks, we've got you covered.

Obedience & Behavior Management

We provide individualized one-on-one dog training programs tailored to meet your unique goals and specific needs.

Group Training

Our follow-up group training continues after our one-on-one training programs to ensure you and your dog continue to achieve your training goals.

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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!

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Clay Hunt Trainer

Clay joined Cindy in training at Sit Means Sit in 2009. Having watched Cindy perform miracle after miracle transforming the lives of people and their dogs, it was an easy decision. Clay especially enjoys working with the troubled dogs.… Read More

JD

JD Location Manager

J.D. grew up in Bakersfield and found a love for dog training after he and his wife got their first golden retriever, Levi. He trained for Mondioring in Colorado Springs and Orange County with his Malinois Eevee and has been training with Sit Means Sit for the last five years. J.D. loves transforming distracted and… Read More

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JD did amazing with our Labrador, Moose. Now every evening walk Moose walks off leash, we removed his cage around his bed after a trial period of leaving him at home while we are at work a few days a week, roaming freely and he has done great! He knows the difference between his bed and his “place”, and he is doing really well with knowing the difference. We are very grateful for you and the time you spent with Moose. We have been working with him every days and reinforcing the training you have taught him, and us. He loves to learn and he is such a great dog. Thank you for all of your help. We will be forever grateful! You won’t regret hiring a trainer from Sit Means Sit!

- Nicole A.
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We are so incredibly grateful to Sit Means Sit. We had a dog we got at the shelter in March. After 6 months of being miserable, we were giving her one last chance by getting some professional training. We are now enjoying life with our dog and couldn’t be more pleased. Worth every penny!

- Melissa B.
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