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Training your dog can be a rewarding journey that strengthens the bond between you and your furry companion. While many dog owners embark on this adventure themselves, it’s essential to be aware of common mistakes that can hinder progress. In this article, we’ll explore these pitfalls and provide insights on how to avoid them to…

Exploring the great outdoors with your furry friend by your side can create lasting memories and strengthen the bond between you. Hiking and camping with your dog opens up a world of exciting adventures and shared experiences. In this blog article, we’ll cover important considerations and tips to ensure a safe and enjoyable hiking and…

Spring is a wonderful time of the year, especially for those who enjoy spending time outside with their furry friends. With the warmer weather and longer days, it’s the perfect time to get your dog outside and active. Exercising with your dog not only benefits them physically, but also helps to strengthen your bond and…

Happy 2023 from Sit Means Sit! The New Year’s goals we have for our dogs are usually pretty straightforward and often align with stereotypical human resolutions. Human goal: lose 10 pounds. Dog goal: eat healthier treats! Human goal: plan a vacation. Dog goal: play more! Human goal: get more exercise. Dog goal: take more walks! Great…

We think about bright and beautiful pumpkins in fall (Lattes! Breads! Pies!) but with its superfood status, it’s a vegetable to eat-up year round. But is it safe for you to feed your dog? Yes, pumpkin is safe for dogs to eat and contains lots of beneficial nutrients that can help with everything from a…

Dogs are happiest running and playing outside, but without proper tick prevention, doing what they love best could potentially expose them to harmful tick-borne diseases. Ticks are common parasites that can lurk in damp, grassy, bushy or wooded areas — even on sandy beaches. If a tick finds its way onto an animal — like your dog or…

Aside from quick potty breaks throughout the day, does your dog have a regular exercise routine? If not, warmer weather presents an excellent time to start one! Consistent activity helps your dog maintain a healthy weight along with strong bones and muscles. Exercise is also a great way to avoid obesity, which can lead to…

We would drop everything to make our dogs happy. They’re family, right? Whether it’s an extra treat, more time playing fetch, or a cozy new bed, dog parents will pretty much do anything for a wagging tail! But, when it comes to keeping our pooches healthy, we can’t always keep them out of harm’s way….

What did Julius Caesar say when he experienced stabbing pain due to his allergies? Achoo, Brute! March means allergy season is on the way, and allergies to pets can be a big problem for pet lovers and pet parents. It’s also the time of year for pollen, mold, and dust, so allergy sufferers double up…

Playing at home on the sofa with her smallest dog Jonesy the corgi, Dawn had to giggle to herself when she caught a whiff of his toe beans and thought, “Wow that smelled like corn chips!” Corn chips. Tortillas. Popcorn. Some people even say they smell like baking bread. So why does it happen? The…

What better way to kick off 2022 than to celebrate National Walk Your Dog Month! The coldest and shortest days of the year can make walking with your best friend less than ideal, and many of us struggle to find the time to prioritize pulling out the leash and cruising the neighborhood with our dogs….

“In a perfect world, every home would have a dog and every dog would have a home.” October is National Adopt-A-Dog month! Shelters and rescue groups all across the country are packed with dogs of all sizes, breeds, and temperaments that are in need of a loving home. Adoption fees typically include the cost of…

“Dogs have a way of finding the people who need them, filling an emptiness we don’t even know we have. – Thorn Jones” Our journey with Kota Bear began long before he was even born. In late 2018, Scott Christopher, investigator with the Geauga County Prosecutor’s Office, reached out to see how we could potentially help…

September is National Disaster Preparedness Month. If there’s ever a situation requiring evacuation in the area where you live, you’ll want to be ready to keep not only yourself safe, but your pets, too. Leaving pets out of emergency plans can put their lives and the lives of first responders in danger. There are three…

One of a dog parent’s biggest fears will always be losing their pet. Losing a pet is like losing any loved one, and it’s an experience no one should ever have to go through. July is National Lost Pet Prevention Month and serves as an important reminder to make sure our pets stay safe and…

As pet parents, we hate to see our furry companions sad or in any sort of pain. Separation anxiety is is a condition that can negatively impact our dog’s quality of life. It’s fear and anxiety that occur when a dog is separated from his caretaker, and it’s been one of the biggest challenges for…

“One reason a dog can be such a comfort when you’re feeling blue is that he doesn’t try to find out why.” – Unknown Our trainers are frequently asked, “how do I train my dog to be an emotional support animal?” The fact remains, there are no hard and fast answers to that question. Emotional…

If the pandemic were an Indians game, we’re in the bottom of the 5th: closer to the end than the beginning with a lot of work to do in between. Many of us are beginning to engage more freely with the wide world, visiting friends, family, old favorites for food and drink, and headed back…

“Happiness is a warm puppy.” – Charles M. Schulz It’s the most wonderful time of the year! Toasty fires, tasty treats, lights and songs and cheer all around give us the warm fuzzies. Those warm fuzzies also lead many folks to seek out and bring home a new family member, especially of the puppy variety….

“Animals have come to mean so much in our lives. We live in a fragmented and disconnected culture. Politics are ugly, religion is struggling, technology is stressful, and the economy is unfortunate. What’s one thing that we have in our lives that we can depend on? A dog or a cat loving us unconditionally, every…

Tony had always been a good boy. After his mom and dad, Courtney and Jeff, got him trained as a puppy shortly after he was adopted from the shelter, he had the manners of a gentleman, could manage his energy like an athlete, and never had embarrassing toilet accidents. He was always on time for…

At its core, Halloween is all about thrills and chills—but when it comes to pet safety, we prefer to keep things horror-free. Read on for everything you’ll need to know about Halloween pet safety and how to keep things from escalating to a scene straight out of Cujo. PROPER IDENTIFICATION: Caped crusaders yelling loudly for…

Dogs’ lives are too short. Their only fault, really. – Agnes Sligh Turnbull Everyone loves a puppy. What’s not to love? That breath, no concept of danger or fear, boops and jellybeans for days! As they grow, we grow with them. Our dogs are there for our new beginnings like graduations, weddings, and births, and…

Every year on March 13th the nation celebrates the service of our veteran K9 officers. We sat down with Staff Sergeant Alexander Schmitt, Military Working Dog Handler and owner to veteran K9 Mark, for a glimpse into what it means when a former officer becomes a part of the family! Tell us how you met…

One thing is true – our dogs love us, rain or shine. With the beginning of spring rapidly approaching, it’s time to get out and reciprocate that love and let those puppies enjoy it! Here are some of our recommendations to get you and your doggo ready to roll into spring! TIME TO VISIT THE…