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Cincinnati Dog Training Experts

Professional Dog Trainers in Cincinnati

Whether you’re adding a new furry friend to your family, or just want to teach an old dog new tricks, Sit Means Sit Cincinnati is here for you! We understand how important it is to ensure your dog is properly trained with solutions that fit your lifestyle.

Our dog training in Cincinnati will help you stop the biting, barking, nipping, chewing, leash pulling, running away, and pretty much every other dog behavior problem you might be dealing with!

Sit Means Sit Cincinnati is ready to work with your dog. Get your free consultation today!

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About Sit Means Sit Dog Training

Dog Training Programs

Any Dog Any Age Any Problem

Puppy university.

Puppy Leadership Program

Learn More About Our Puppy Training Program

Puppy Leadership Program Brochure

For puppies starting at 8 weeks old!  This is the most comprehensive, holistic training program you will find anywhere for your puppy!

Here’s how it works:

From 8 weeks of age, up until 16 weeks of age, we will have 3 one-hour lessons at our facility.  During that time we’re going to use a whole host of training techniques, including body language, luring with treats and toys, and using a leash to guide and shape your dog’s behavior and positioning.  This is also your introduction to learning how to lead, guide, and direct your puppy.  As with all stages of training, the expectations are and should be age-appropriate.

We start more formal training at 16 weeks.  It starts with a 5-day board/train program at our facility (Tuesday to Saturday).  On Saturday we’re going to have a two-hour Transition of Leadership lesson with you, and then you’ll take your pup home for two days.  On the following Tuesday, she’ll come back for another 5-day board/train program at our facility.  On Saturday we’ll have another Leadership Lesson with you (1.5 hours), and then you’ll go home with your pup.  The final 5-day board/train session will be scheduled to occur three months later, which gives us another opportunity to work with you and your pup in a formal setting after your relationship has matured, and you’ve practiced what you learned.  We feel this is the best way to not only train your pup but to train you as well!

It’s like sending your pup to the best language and sports camp ever! You’ll see immediate results for all of the puppy behaviors: jumping, nipping, barking, jumping on furniture, bothering older dogs, chasing children!  And we’re going to be a resource for you to continue practicing and learning new skills as your dog grows and matures!  We don’t stop sending our children to school, so why would you stop bringing your pup to group classes?  The Puppy Leadership Program definitely is a collaborative effort, meaning it is up to you to put into place the structure and leadership that we teach you, and we want you to participate in the group classes so YOU can continue learning the best way to be the leader your pup needs you to be!

Facebook Review:

“Prior to our husky Niki working with the Sit Means Sit Team, he was becoming a bit of a handful. When we first got him we knew he was going to be high energy and that we would need the best training to have an obedient dog. We attended the Puppy Leadership courses and completed the first two-week session of Board and Train. After these classes, it was like we were given back a brand new dog. Niki is now obedient and I feel comfortable with my 10-year-old daughter walking the bundle of energy. I am looking forward to the third session of board and train to see how far he really can go. Sit Means Sit was a blessing and the team was fantastic…”

 

 

 

 

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Day and train program.

Day & Train Program

Our Day program is more of a traditional “school” model of training where you bring your dog to our amazing 8,000 sq. ft. facility in the morning, and then you come back in the evening for a lesson.

There will be a maximum of five people in the evening lessons, and even with social distancing, we have more than enough room for each person to be far away from other people.  Besides, you’re here to work with your dog, and learn how to control and manage him/her around other people SO THAT you control what is happening, not your dog!

We cover: Come, Sit, Place, Using Body Language, Communicating with the Leash, Etiquette on-leash, Progression to Off-Leash, and social understanding. We teach both you and your dog the fundamentals so that you get immediate results that will change your life.

The Day Program comes in 4-day increments, the most popular being our 4-day version.  We are so successful because we teach your dog to understand human communication, and then we teach you how to communicate with your dog in a way s/he now understands, so we’re TRAINING YOU TOO!  It’s fast – just last night a client at her FIRST lesson was almost in tears because she could finally walk her dog without getting pulled!  And that’s why ours is a collaborative training effort, so we can teach you how to continue providing leadership and structure so the changes you see are permanent!

With our “train as you live” system you will be reinforcing all that you’ve learned every day!

The Day/Train program includes the initial time spent with us, as well as:

  • A lesson at the end of each day
    • Tuesday: 6-8 p.m. (2 hours)
    • Wednesday: 6-7 p.m. (1 hour)
    • Thursday: 6-7:30 p.m. (1.5 hours)
    • Friday: 6-7 p.m. (1 hour);
  • Two follow-up lessons
  • Lifetime group class participation
    • Tuesday evenings
    • Thursday evenings
    • Saturday mornings
  • Lifetime support
    • As long as you continue to practice what we’ve taught you, then we’re going to be here to help if any further issues arise (rare, but it happens!)

We want you to use us as a training resource because training a dog is very much like raising a child: the training doesn’t end, it just gets more and more refined!

 

 

 

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Board and train program.

Board & Train Program

Our Board and Train program is second-to-none! We build a strong and deep foundation of understanding and knowledge so you and your dog have the tools necessary to live harmoniously together!

The Board and Train Program is more of a “boot-camp” model of training, and is great for busy families, frequent travelers, crate training, or coordinating with a family trip!

You drop your dog off on Tuesday morning and come back on Saturday for a Transition of Leadership Lesson.

Our programs come in increments of 5: 5-day, 10-day, 15-day, etc.  We have a Transition of Leadership Lesson after each 5-day boot-camp.  BUT we also customize programs all the time, and can have your dog for any length of stay!

Our core curriculum covers: Come, Sit, Place, Quiet, Off, Break, and Leash Etiquette.

The Board/Train program includes the initial time spent with us (5-days, 10-days, 15-days – our most popular is the 5-day program!), as well as:

  • The transition of Leadership lesson after each 5-day increment where we coach and teach you how to understand your dog, so she can understand you
    • Typically on Saturday, we have morning, mid-day, and afternoon appointments
    • We also customize, depending on your work, school, or travel schedule, just let us know how we can help accommodate your needs;
  • Two follow-up lessons;
  • Lifetime group class participation. We offer multiple group classes each week, and you’re invited to attend as many as you’d like, as often as you’d like, as it fits your schedule.
    • Tuesday evenings
    • Thursday evenings
    • Saturday mornings
  • Lifetime support
    • As long as you continue to practice what we’ve taught you, then we’re going to be here to help if any further issues arise (rare, but it happens!)

We want you to use us as a training resource because training a dog is very much like raising a child: the training doesn’t end, it just gets more and more refined!

 

 

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Trainers & Staff

Professional trainers. Attentive friendly staff.

C. J. StrawTraining Manager

C.J. has been a part of the Sit Means Sit team for three years. His favorite dog breed to work with are Pitbulls. C.J. is grateful to have the opportunity to work with a team that feels like family. C.J.’s favorite part of training dogs and working with clients at Sit Means Sit is watching clients gain confidence in commanding their dogs, especially when clients feel so confident they help other clients with training techniques he’s taught them.

Heather SextonOwner

Heather got started with Sit Means Sit 13 years ago as a client. After training her Doberman Pinscher, Dagny, she worked with her trainer, and was taught the fundamentals of training, and working with families.

As an owner, she attended the Sit Means Sit Certification program in Las Vegas. Heather is a certified Sit Means Sit trainer, and an AKC Canine Good Citizen Evaluator.

Service Areas

We proudly serve the following areas in Cincinnati.

Counties

  • Warren
  • Butler
  • Clermont
  • Hamilton

Cities

  • Cincinnati
  • Lebanon
  • South Lebanon
  • Kings Mills
  • Mason
  • Loveland
  • Maineville
  • West Chester
  • Sharonville
  • Liberty Township
  • Milford
  • Mariemont
  • Indian Hill
  • Blue Ash
  • Kenwood
  • Norwood
  • Madeira
  • Monroe
  • Landen
  • Loveland Park
  • Montgomery
  • Deer Park
  • Amberly

Zip Codes

  • 45034
  • 45036
  • 45039
  • 45040
  • 45065
  • 45111
  • 45140
  • 45152
  • 45174
  • 45242
  • 45243
  • 45249

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5 Star Reviews

We love customers and their dogs. They love us.

Micah G.

Anybody who is considering using Sit Means Sit Cincinnati should not even think twice! We sent our 9 month old Rottweiler for 5 days while we went away. When Reed…

Tara W.

THIS PLACE HAS SAVED US! I honestly cannot put into words the relief I feel now that WE (the humans) have the control back in our hands. Heather and Reed…

Morgan F.

I cannot express enough how pleased my husband and I are with the work that Sit means Sit did with Zoe. We had some basic training with her when we…

Danielle W.

Sit Means Sit has truly changed not only my life, but my pups life, and I can never thank them enough for all they have done. I got Copper when…