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All the professional dog trainers at Sit Means Sit approach each dog with the idea of meeting their specific needs. We use science-based methods and positive reinforcement to support dog owners in their pursuit of a profoundly deep relationship with their dogs.
Every dog is unique in what they need, what they’re capable of, and what they’ve experienced. This is why those of us at Sit Means Sit have worked hard to provide dog owners with a list of programs that work with a wide range of lifestyles and requirements. We don’t turn away any dog, regardless of their age, size, behavioral history, breed, or temperament.
Despite our desires to give dogs everything they think they want, our furry friends are actually their happiest when they have clear boundaries and expectations. A dog who lives in an environment without rules is insecure, unhappy, and confused. Do your dog a favor and schedule a free consultation with one of our professional dog trainers. Call today to get it on the calendar!
Dog Training Classes
Any Dog Any Age Any Problem
Board and Train
Every dog owner has a dream of being able to take their dog on adventures. Sometimes that looks like trekking your favorite hiking trail, other times that’s sitting quietly on your favorite restaurant’s patio with a drink in hand. If your dog isn’t there yet and you’re headed out of town, consider the Board and Train option at Sit Means Sit.
We’re an organization of dog lovers who want to give you and your dog the best chance at a thriving relationship full of fun, trust, and love. You can rest easy on your vacation knowing that your dog isn’t only receiving top-notch boarding services, but they’re also enjoying daily training that will have them transformed by the time you come home.
This is a fantastic option also for those from further outside the Charleston, SC area, who don’t want to drive in to our facility daily during their dog’s training stay.
It’s not uncommon for dog owners to feel a little trepidation at leaving their dog in a new place. This is why we always encourage pet parents to take full advantage of our free consultation. It’s an opportunity to see the facilities where your dog will be staying, speak with some of the staff, and become comfortable with the environment.
When you come home, you will pick up your dog and some homework that will equip you to take over your dog’s training and nourish their good behavior until your follow-up session. Reserve your spot in this program sooner rather than later and look forward to coming home to a canine companion that can travel with you!
Skills:
- Advanced Knowledge Of:
- Sit
- Place
- Heel
- Wait
- Quiet
- Off
- Management Of Unwanted Behaviors (including but not limited to):
- Aggression Control
- Anxiety Management
- Off Furniture
- Car Manners
- Destructive Chewing
- Digging
- Jumping
- Play Biting
- Nuisance Barking
- Mounting
- Excessive Licking
Puppy Training
Puppy Classes address behavioral concerns before they become ingrained in your dog’s personality. All pups 8-16 weeks old are welcome to join us in building a brighter future. Essential skills such as leash training, lure training, social skills, and potty training are all addressed, as well as others.
The first 16 weeks of a dog’s life are the most crucial for training and development. At this time, your dog is seeking boundaries, communication, and relationships, all of which are created and deepened through puppy classes. Don’t wait until bad habits have taken hold of your little one. Instead, bring them early and build a foundation of training that will last a lifetime.
We want your puppy’s life to be as free of behavior issues as possible, so let us help you establish the right patterns as soon as possible! Whether your have a spunky golden retriever puppy, or a sleepy bassett hound, all dog breeds benefit from early behavior and communication coaching.
Day Care Training
Day Care Training blends the best of two worlds: boarding and private lessons. This program is perfect for those dog owners who are too busy to commit to a lot of time, can’t get off work, or who are just too drained to add another thing to their life. We will not only take on behavioral issues, but also dive into new skills and do the heavy lifting to to establish clear communication between you and your dog.
The way it’s set up is very convenient and will add little (if any) discomfort to your daily life. Once a week for one, three, five, or eight weeks, you will drop your dog off at our facility for 6-8 hours of mental stimulation, engaging training, and loving attention. When you return to pick them up, you will be able to see a difference even after the first session.
The biggest role you play in this is in applying your homework so that your dog has an easy time transitioning to home life, and you have all the tools necessary to maintain and nourish your dog’s hard-won training.
Skills:
- Advanced Knowledge Of:
- Come
- Sit
- Place
- Heel
- Wait
- Quiet
- Off
- Mounting
- Excessive Licking
- Management Of Unwanted Behaviors (including but not limited to…):
- Potty Issues
- Aggression Control
- Anxiety Management
- Car Manners
- Destructive Chewing
- Digging
- Jumping
Private Lessons
Learn More About Our Private Dog Training Lessons
**Existing Clients Only
Private Lessons are the perfect one-on-one approach for owners seeking some personalized help. You may not even think your dog needs continued training, but you may want to strengthen your own approach to keeping your dog happy and healthy.
Whatever your reason for signing up, private lessons are a wonderful way to build and deepen the bond that exists between you and your dog. Choose whatever time and place works best for you both, and take this step towards a lifestyle of contentment and joy.
Group Class
**Existing Clients Only
Group Classes mimic the real world while still providing an environment that’s controlled by professionals, safe, and happy. The classes are held in public parks where distractions abound. You might wonder how that’s beneficial, but it’s exactly because of the distractions that we’re able to create such strong foundations for your dog’s training to rest upon. Due to classes such as these, not even squirrels can prevent obedience.
Current Clients:
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Dog Trainers & Staff
Professional trainers. Attentive friendly staff.
I’ve always had a passion for animals of all kinds. My first dog was a pit mix that was extremely aggressive towards other dogs. When I moved to Florida from Philadelphia “normal” life became very difficult. I was declined on several apartments, walks became impossible, he destroyed everything in sight, and even turned on my fiance and I. We felt very lost. I didn’t know how to help him and I also wanted to live the life that I had set out to live. I became determined to find a job training dogs.
I was declined on several apartments, walks became impossible due to his dog’s bad behavior like leash pulling, he destroyed everything in sight, and even turned on my fiancé and I. We felt very lost. I didn’t know how to help him and I also wanted to live the life that I had set out to live. I became determined to find a job as a dog trainer.
Working for Sit Means Sit Tampa in 2015, I found my passion for the dog training industry. My mission is to help dogs become their best selves and give owners peace of mind. Over 7.5 years, I attended regional training seminars, the Sit Means Sit Main Event, and trainers school for official certification.
I have attended a number of different classes over the years including but not limited to:
- Behavioral modification for dog aggression
- Behavioral modification for human aggression
- Confidence building for fearful, nervous and anxious dogs
- Basic & advanced obedience training
- Puppy socialization, exposure and desensitization
- Puppy luring & Confidence building
Since opening my business, I have completed many training certifications including but not limited too:
- Dog first aid & CPR
- Certified evaluator for AKC CGC (Canine Good Citizen)
- Certified evaluator AKC STAR PUPPY
- Certified evaluator AKC URBAN CGC (Canine Good Citizen)
- NePoPo Silver Graduate
- NePoPo Gold Graduate
I have had the opportunity to work with trainers from across the county to broaden my overall knowledge and training ability. One of my most influential classes included a presentation by Bart Bellon, one of the worlds top dog training competitors where I learned new techniques and a deeper understanding of a dogs perspective. After hearing Bart’s presentation at a Sit Means Sit training seminar, I decided to continue my education and enroll myself into his training school. After an intensive course including classroom theory and hands on application I have earned my NePoPo training certification’s.
Currently, my pack consists of five dogs, who are my two labs, Stella and Elle, Romeo my pit mix, Lex my Dutch Shepherd and Mako my Belgian Malinois. They all have a full set of advanced off leash obedience commands and have also worked in agility, dock diving, and protection sports. They are constantly learning new tricks and improving their overall level of advance obedience.
I have found a new love for protection training throughout my training career and have opened and currently run, Cerberus Working Dog Club. CWDC is an organization that is registered with the Protections Sports Association helping people build and train their canine’s at an extremely high level to compete in worldwide competitions. I have just recently trailed and certified Lex in PSA for her first title of a PSA-PDC. I have plans to continually train Lex and Mako to the highest possible levels of PSA.
I have attended many seminars and classes over the years to ensure proper and safe handling of protection canines. I work with client’s of all background’s including but not limited to law enforcement, military, professional trainers and the average dog owner interested in the sport!
Since opening my first Sit Mean Sit franchise in Philadelphia, I have opened multiple other location’s allowing me to service more family’s in need of dog training service.
It gives me great satisfaction to know I’m changing not only my client’s life, but giving them back a happy, confident and obedient dog, in turn making happy, confident and satisfied owners. I know I’m exactly where I am supposed to be with my family at Sit Means Sit Dog Training, and I am blessed with the opportunity to run my own franchise.
I’ve been an animal lover all of life. I’ve had birds, snakes, hamsters, cats, dogs, and even flying squirrels. One of my first jobs was working at a pet store. Animals have always been a source of therapy for me. I started as a client with Sit Means Sit for my aggressive pit bull. At that time I was certain he would never be trusted near another dog. He would stand on his hind legs, snarl, and his hackles would go up. He presented destructive behaviors and had absolutely no manners.
Working with Sit Means Sit changed my life. I was able to introduce him to my black lab Elle who is the sweetest girl I have ever known. I am 100% sure it would not have been possible without this training. We now live peacefully in our home and I can leave them together unsupervised without any fear. Sit Means Sit restored my faith and trust in his ability to be an incredible dog. My dogs are my world (I now have 5) and I am now able to live a stress free life with them and give them the life they all deserve. I feel proud to work for and stand behind a company that provides a life changing service, and to work with a staff that truly wants to make a difference in the lives of others. Their dedication and hard work is admired and I am lucky to be apart of the team. I love my dogs unconditionally and I could not imagine my life without them, and because of Sit Means Sit we are all living our best lives!
Prior to coming to Sit Means Sit I was in the field of Cosmetology and other customer service positions for about a decade. Within the last year I felt as though I needed a change of scenery. I wanted to find a life-long career that I could dedicate myself to; something that challenged me and something that offered opportunity and growth. That is exactly what I have found with Sit Means Sit. My first week there I fell in love with the people, the training, and the values of the business. It is clear that Sal, Nia, and every trainer at Sit Means Sit loves what they do and truly wants to make a difference.
They care about their clients and their families, and treat every dog as their own. The environment here is nothing like I’ve experienced before. It is just an enjoyable, inviting, and overall positive place to be. I never knew much about dog training until I came to work here. Since beginning this position, I have found myself wanting to better understand the ins and outs of the dog training world and I am excited to see where my Sit Means Sit journey leads me.
I have always loved all animals and grew up around horses, goats, sheep, chickens, dogs and cats. I was always trusted with taking care of family members animals while they were away. I always knew my purpose in life is helping animals. I wouldn’t be able to handle being a veterinarian and felt lost trying to find my fit in this world.
After moving to the area in 2022 I found a position for a trainer. I had minimal experience training dogs, but I have a pitbull mix that was reactive to people and dogs, along with a Klee Kai/Shiba Inu, so I applied in hopes I would be able to help my own dog. Now, I finally feel my passion isn’t being wasted. I love what I do. Seeing the transformations I can make in just a few weeks on the dogs that come in is truly amazing, I couldn’t imagine doing anything else. Everyone here is so kind, inviting, and helpful with any questions I’ve had along the way. They truly made me feel as if I was part of the family from day one. I would recommend anyone and everyone who has any interest in furthering their dog’s obedience.
Service Areas
We proudly serve the following areas in Charleston.
Cities
- Adams Run
- Awendaw
- Bethel
- Candy’s
- Cherry Hill
- Cottageville
- Daniel Island
- Dew’s Island
- Folly Beach
- Grover
- Goose Creek
- Green Pond
- Harleyville
- Hollywood
- Huger
- Isle Of Palms
- Jacksonboro
- James Island
- Johns Island
- Kiawah Island
- Ladson
- Meggett
- Moncks Corner
- Mount Pleasant
- Pinopolis
- Rantowles
- Ravenel
- Ridgeville
- Rockville
- Sangaree
- Santee
- Seabrook Island
- Sullivan Island
- Summerville
- Wadmalaw Island
- Walterboro
- Wando
- West Ashley
- Whitehall Terrace
- Witherbee
- Woodland
- Woodville
- Willtown Bluff
Zip Codes
- 29401
- 29403
- 29407
- 29409
- 29412
- 29439
- 29451
- 29455
- 29464
- 29466
- 29482
- 29404
- 29405
- 29414
- 29418
- 29420
- 29483
- 29485
- 29472
- 29426
- 29470
- 29486
- 29456
- 29446
- 29438
- 29449
- 29487
- 29492
- 29406
- 29410
- 29445
- 29492
- 29434
- 29450
- 29429
- 29459
- 29437
- 29435
- 29474
- 29452
- 29469
- 29461
- 29431
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Dog Owners Reviews
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We took our rescue to Sit-Means-Sit because of being between a rock and a hard place. His reactivity while on walks was making it VERY STRESSFUL to take him out. We tried two other training facilities before Sit-Means-Sit, yet no success. With the help of the INCREDIBLE trainers Dominic, Morgan, Katie, and Cassie – Obi…
I can’t recommend these guys enough. Salvatore, Alexa and the whole crew are just absolutely awesome. Our dog Peach is a brand new dog when it comes to commands and walks and everything. It’s completely worth every penny and I’d be more than happy to vouch for them to anybody who is unsure.
I don’t have enough words to say how thankful I am that I found Sit Means Sit and the help they have given to me and my dog. Prior to beginning training I was feeling completely lost with how to handle my anxious and fearful boy. The entire Sit Means Sit team has provided so…
Great training facility and service. The staff are knowledgeable, personable, and patient (with furry friends and owners alike). They provide hands on training with great tips and clearly have a lot of experience and success with all kinds of dogs.