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Sit Means Sit Dog Training – East Central MN provides dog training in the Forest Lake, Stacy, Wyoming, North Branch, Pine City, Harris, Rush City, Rock Creek, Cambridge, Isanti, Elk River and surrounding areas. Offering world-class dog training to North Branch, MN and the surrounding areas.
Does your dog live by his or her own rules? Are they pushy and demanding? Do they tune you out at any distraction? Or maybe they listen most of the time unless there is some type of distraction.
Is your dog fearful or maybe reactive? Maybe you need a little help maintaining attention or maybe you need a bit more. We specialize in any dog, any age, any problem. So if you need basic obedience, help with attention, and control or your dog is anxious or has aggressive behavior. We can help.
With our customized training programs, we can help with any problem. Talk is cheap, so call today to set up your free evaluation!
Dog Training Classes
Any Dog Any Age Any Problem
Day Train Program
đž Day Train Program
Our Day Train Program offers the perfect balance of professional training and owner educationâall in a structured, supportive setting.
Each day, youâll drop your dog off in the morning and pick them up in the afternoon, knowing theyâre receiving hands-on training from experienced professionals. Your dog will work on foundational obedience, manners, and behavior in a stimulating environment with other dogs, people, and real-life distractions.
To make sure these new skills carry over at home, the program also includes private one-on-one lessons. These sessions are designed to teach you how to understand and reinforce your dogâs new skills, so you can confidently continue the training on your own.
Group Classes
đž Join Our Group Classes After Training!
Once your dog has completed one of our individual training programs, youâre ready to take the next stepâjoining our Group Classes!
Want to have your dogâs full attention, no matter the environment? Group classes are the perfect opportunity to continue building on everything youâve learned in a real-world, interactive setting.
Private Coaching
What Are Private Coaching Lessons ?
1. Personalized Attention:
Unlike group classes, private coaching tailors the training to your dog’s specific needs, temperament, breed, and your household’s unique lifestyle.
2. Owner-Focused Learning:
The trainer teaches you how to train your dog, rather than just training the dog for you. This empowers you to reinforce good behavior consistently at home.
3. Behavior and Obedience Training:
Coaching can address a wide range of goals, including:
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Basic obedience ( Come, Sit, Recall, Door Manners and more)
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House training
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Crate training
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Impulse control
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Problem behaviors (jumping, barking, chewing)
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Reactivity or aggression
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Socialization skills
4. Flexible Location & Scheduling:
Lessons can happen at your home, in public places, depending on what you’re working on and your preference.
5. Goal-Oriented Programs:
Trainers often design a structured plan with specific goals. These are adjusted over time based on your progress.
Benefits of Private Coaching:
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Customized solutions for specific issues
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More convenient for families or busy schedules
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Especially helpful for anxious, reactive, or aggressive dogs
Is It Right for You?
Private coaching is ideal if:
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You want to be deeply involved in your dog’s training
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You need help with behavior problems
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You prefer flexible scheduling and personalized support
Behavioral Modification
A Behavior Modification with Private Coaching dog training program is a customized, one-on-one approach focused specifically on addressing serious or unwanted behaviors in dogs. These programs go beyond basic obedience and are designed to help dogs and their owners overcome challenges through professional guidance and hands-on coaching.
Adventure Days!
đž Â Adventure Days with a Professional Trainer
Exclusively for Our Previous Clients
đŻ What Are Adventure Days?
These are special training outings designed to:
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Reinforce learned behaviors in new environments that challenge your dogâs ability to remain focused and listen to you.
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Improve off-leash skills like recall, loose-leash walking, and impulse control while navigating real-world distractions.
Dog Trainers & Staff
Professional trainers. Attentive friendly staff.
Hi I am Tessie the owner of Sit Means Sit East Central Minnesota.
I have been associated with Sit Means Sit since 2015, initially as a client, then transitioning to a trainer in 2017, and ultimately becoming an owner in 2020.
My passion for the training methods at Sit Means Sit deepened as I engaged more with the program. As a client, I learned to effectively communicate with my aggressive pit bull, discovering strategies that helped her manage her reactions to other dogs. This journey transformed our lives, allowing us to progress from rarely leaving our home to embarking on daily adventures together.
As a trainer and now owner I find immense joy in witnessing individuals foster new bonds and relationships with their dogs every day.
Service Areas
We proudly serve the following areas in East Central Minnesota.
Cities
- East Bethel
- Webster
- Oak Grove
- Almelund
- Chisago
- Forest Lake
- North Branch
- Isanti
- Lindstrom
- Marine on St Croix
- Pine City
- Rush City
- Saint Francis
- Scandia
- Shafer
- Linwood
- Stacy
- Taylors Falls
- Wyoming
- Otsego
- Cambridge
Zip Codes
- 55056
- 55058
- 55011
- 55012
- 55013
- 55025
- 55032
- 55040
- 55045
- 55047
- 55056
- 55063
- 55069
- 55070
- 55073
- 55074
- 55079
- 55084
- 55092
- 55330
- 55398
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Gary âââââ Tessie has turned our Guss, 180 degrees! He was reactive, had no formal training, and was very territorial. After 2 months of training with Sit Means Sit, he is a different dog.
Sit Means Sit has made me feel empowered in training my dog. My husky has grown more than ever could have imagined in just a few weeks, and after our first group class this week, I’m getting a chance to see what’s ahead with his work. The trainers there are helpful, knowledgeable, and really help…
Sit Means Sit has changed my out of control lab, Zoey, into a well-behaved dog. She pulled on a leash so badly that I couldnât even take her for walks. After only one week, she was heeling off leash and right by my side. It was amazing! Now I enjoy hikes, walks, and other outings…
Tessie is amazing with dogs. She has a way of explaining things that will help you understand your dog even more than you already do. We initially went to a dog behaviouralist with our German Shepherd to be told to leave him in a room and medicate him for the rest of his life. We…