Dog Training

Join us at the Pittsburgh Pet Expo this weekend! Show Hours: Friday 5p – 9p,  Saturday 10a – 8p,  Sunday 10a – 6p Come see Creedence, Copper and Bentley. Sign up for a free demonstration and tell your friends! www.petexpopgh.com

Sophie and Zoe (mother and daughter) barked at everything: mail deliveries, dogs, squirrels, birds, car doors, laundry in the shoot, let alone someone coming to the door. It took several minutes for them to stop barking when Lisa first came in the house for the demonstration. Both have done extremely well in their training. They…

Most people are pretty happy with their dogs, and others will come up and tell us flat out ‘my dog doesn’t listen’. We can help with lots of things – but there may be a ‘bonus’ reason to train your dog that you’d never even consider. Photo opportunities. Can you get your dog to stay…

We’re happy to offer AKC Canine Good Citizen (CGC) and S.T.A.R. Puppy evaluations. Call us to see when the next CGC test day will be and start practicing now. 412-345-1748   CGC Test information can be found at http://www.akc.org/dogowner/training/canine_good_citizen/index.cfm. S.T.A.R. Puppy information can be found at http://www.akc.org/puppies/training/star/index.cfm

What a turnout at the Sewickley Harvest Festival on Saturday, September 7. We met many families who were interested in training and hope to see many new Sit Means Sit dogs in the coming months. Saw us but didn’t have time to stop and talk? Call 412-345-1748 to set up a free demonstration.   Other…

Fall is a great time of year to get out with your dog. It’s not too hot, the leaves will start to change soon, and there are LOTS of fun events in the Pittsburgh area.   Here is just a taste: Sunday, October 6 – Susan G. Komen Paws for the Cure at Harwood Acres…

Oreo is a very loving, playful Bulldog mix. When she first came home with her new family she was an “extreme” puppy – jumping, nipping, playing – non-stop! She picked on her big sister, Sandy, a Beagle mix. Since starting training she has been much more enjoyable.   She likes going for car rides, and…

Bella is a purebred English Bulldog who loves people, cats, other dogs and going to the dog park. She’s a social butterfly. Her motto is “Won’t you be my friend?” Bella’s best friend is her brother, Leo, a Bengal cat. And unlike most English Bulldogs, she can swim. Her favorite toy is “Baby” a stuffed…

Kipper is a Flat-Coated Retriever who loves continuous play! He was born in February 2013, and is a great companion for his parents. His motto is “Life is Good!” Favorite Toy and Treats: Three-sided chew toy and Purina Moist & Meaty or Taste of the Wild. Favorite Walk: Anywhere! Anytime! Pet Peeves: Sudden loud noises….

Hobo and his littermates were found in an abandoned house in West Virginia when they were approximately 2 weeks old. They were taken to a shelter in Ohio and nursed by a surrogate dog mother. Hobo and his sisters were brought to a foster home locally and he was adopted when he was about 10…

Copper is a young terrier mix and he lives up to the terrier in him. He was born March 21, 2013 and was found on Petfinder.com. He started working with Sit Means Sit as a young pup, just over 5 months old. He’s come a long way in a short time and is shaping up…

Rugsby (or Rugs) is a black Goldendoodle who loves to run and play and act silly. He was born in May 2012. He was brought home by his mom and dad (Stephanie and Jon) in June 2012, leaving behind littermates at Yankee Doodles & Poodles in Avella, PA. Rugsby was sad to leave his brothers…

Marley was born on September 18, 2012. Blythe and Bryce met her when she was six weeks old and fell in love, she came home with them a few weeks later. We started training when she was 10 months old. She’s energetic and strong “77 pounds of love”. There is a sign on the front…

Welcome to our newest Sit Means Sit Pittsburgh dog: Fleury! She is a Pitt mix approximately 3 years old. She was adopted from the Western PA Humane Society in 2012. She had a rough past and Mike and Marissa wanted her to feel safe in her new home and for her to not be timid…