Testimonials

Absolutely amazing! The staff was amazing and extremely helpful and knowledgeable! They did an amazing job with Pearl and she’s the most behaved dog everywhere we go!! Highly recommend!

All the trainers were great! I am so glad I started my dog early in this program. It has made a big difference.

They are incredibly professional and on top of their communication. We adopted two 4-5 month old puppies within a few months, and knew we needed help. We put them both in the SMS weeklong immersion program. They are (mostly) good listeners now! (They are still puppies, after all). But clearly this has helped them understand what they need to be doing. Both Leo and Joan stop at every crosswalk, never pull on a leash, and go to their beds without a second ask. Also, it’s so nice that you can text them anytime you have a question or anything comes up. And, with the weeklong program, you get lifetime refreshers. Highly recommend!

We are thrilled with the progress Tito made in just 4 lessons. He went from being a reactive dog to having clear expectations to follow. He is thriving and we are too! Thank you Brenna!

I brought my 3-year-old Australian Shepherd to SMS for advanced training, seeking to refine her skills, enhance her attention to me, ensure consistency, and improve her ability to stay calm in various situations. Having already trained her in basic commands with no major behavioral issues, my goal was to have her under control and focused on me.

I am very impressed with the SMS team and thrilled with the results. This training has significantly enhanced both our qualities of life. Strangers often compliment me on how well-trained my dog is, a testament to the effectiveness of the training. I would highly recommend SMS to any dog owner. Thank you Brenna and team!

We’ve been with Sit Means Sit for a few years now. We did the board and train with our 100lb GSD, Odin. He has always been friendly, but was uncontrollable. Wrenching my arm while on leash, was a frequent occurrence. Running to “say hi” to other dogs, and not returning when called was another fun one (no one else thought it was fun – terrifying, was the feedback I got).

After the board and train, I was confident in both his AND my ability to go out and not accost the general public. Haha! He was still his friendly self, and yet he listened! I knew how to maintain and regain control at any time. What a relief!

Then… we got a puppy. I knew most of the things from our previous experience, but knew that both pup AND I needed some more learning. So we did Puppy Preschool and then through x4 private lessons. Not only were we able to learn the things together, but Odin was able to come along for some refreshing! Training the two together was actually VERY helpful.

Our puppy, Freki, is the BEST boy. He comes everywhere with me off-leash. I trust him fully, in any situation. I LOVE MY BOYS!

Thank you SMS, for giving my boys and I the tools to be the best we can be for each other! It’s not just about the dog. We as humans have much to learn! If you love your fur babies too, I HIGHLY recommend SMS.

The entire staff at SMS was very professional and great to work with. We brought Kida, our 7 month old catahoula/boarder collie, to them with the goal of learning recall and leash skills. She used to have some trouble with focusing on commands. After her week of training, she has a new calmness and has embraced learning new commands. This new lifestyle has been an incredible improvement to our day to day adventures!!

Thank you sit means sit for helping us with training our rescue pup! She has grown so much more confident!

My 5 year old dog was being reactive on the hiking trails and has experienced a lot of anxiety during storms and fireworks. We were desperate and came here for help! Our experience has been wonderful and I feel like I have the tools I need to help my dog. She’s improved so much on the trail, and is settling in during loud noises. We look forward to continuing practicing what we learned with air means sit. Thanks for everything!

Worked wonders for my high-energy dog. After just 2 sessions, we were able to utilize a few key commands that allowed for an off leash walk without chasing after wildlife! I feel so much more at ease now that my dog knows what’s expected of him (and I know how to effectively communicate with him). Thank you Sit Means Sit team!!

I am grateful for finding Darin and his team! My dog never had to be on a leash until about a year ago when we moved to a community that requires dogs on leash. She was very reactive when greeting other dogs on leash and after her 10 day board and train, she’s a whole new dog. I cannot believe the difference. Thanks to Sit Means Sit, I don’t have to worry about running into other dogs in our community!

The sit means sit facility is unbelievably clean and professional. My wife and I couldn’t say enough great things about Darin and his staff. Our dog came back a whole new dog. We will definitely be back!

Training was excellent and all that I had hoped for for our white shephard. She has become a perfect family dog. I questioned if that was possible prior to training. Thank you Sit Means Sit for your help!

We had a great experience with Sit Means Sit. Our five month old Boykin Spaniel completed their 10-day overnight training and came back collar trained and knowing all her commands.

The Sit Means Sit program enabled me to take my two dogs Gaea and Dayzee on mountain hikes without worrying about them chasing wildlife. It’s great to hike with my dogs and not worry about spooking the wildlife, thank you!

I am so pleased and impressed with Sit Means Sit in general. My Aussie puppy did a three week board-and-train since my work schedule limited my ability to go to group classes. They were very understanding and did an excellent job of explaining every aspect of their training methods, their e-collar, and were very open to questions. I met with a number of different trainers and every single one was very nice, friendly, and knowledgeable.

The difference in my puppy is incredible. She listens (the collar really helps), she doesn’t bite me as I walk by, and she doesn’t bark for attention. For the go-home lessons, the trainers I met with were very patient with me as I learned how to work with her, explained the e-collar and its use in detail, and gave me pointers on how to work with specific challenges I was having. Excellent service, very pleased with the results, money well spent. Sit Means Sit is my go-to for dog training because of their quality work and friendly staff.

We took our two pitbulls to Sit Means Sit for training. Sit Means Sit did a wonderful job training our dogs. Kileaux was always easily distracted and Nikita was a rambunctious puppy. The staff was very knowledgeable and helpful in teaching us how to work with our dogs on continued training.

It is hard to find companies that will work with pitbull puppies, let alone full grown 115+ lb pitbulls. However, Sit Means Sit never failed to make my dogs feel loved and welcomed – which was an added bonus to the amazing quality of training we received. I will absolutely be referring Sit Means Sit to friends and family!

Sit Means Sit’s training program has seriously been one of the best investments I have ever made. I picked my dog, Biggie, up last week and the changes in her behavior and previous aggression have been unbelievable! She’s a better listener, less territorial, and just an all around better behaved and happier dog!

My dog has been able to get off of her very strong anti-anxiety medication and live a better life because of the trainers at Sit Means Sit. Her quality of life, as well as mine and that of my family’s is infinitely better and for that I will be forever grateful!

Thank you Sit Means Sit for changing Biggie’s life! She looks forward to more group training and I will recommend y’all to everyone I know!