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Getting Your Dog Ready for the Holidays The holidays offer a special time to spend with loved ones, including your fur babies. Are you excited to wear festive outfits, craft homemade ornaments and indulge in treats? With lots of winter bucket-list activities to complete, it’s also important to slow down and focus on what matters…

So, you’ve achieved something many people in the workforce dream of — retirement. It’s a whole new chapter in your life, and it doesn’t have one single meaning. It could be the chance to simply relax, enjoy your coffee in the morning and do what you want, when you want. It could also be a…

As dog trainers, Sit Means Sit has seen many owners come in frustrated with their dog’s leash pulling behaviors. Walking your dog is a great way to get their (and your) energy out as well as to provide mental stimulation, especially if they are by themselves during your work day.  However, constant leash pulling can…

As dog owners, Sit Means Sit knows that keeping our furry friends hydrated is important for their overall health and well-being. However, sometimes our dogs can be messy drinkers and spill their water all over the floor. That’s where no-spill water bowls come in handy. Here are the best no-spill water bowls for dogs! Slopper…

If you have a puppy that is bouncing off the walls, either figuratively or literally, you may be wondering when your puppy is finally going to calm down a little bit. Puppies have a lot of energy when they are young because they are going through growth spurts that come with a lot of excess…

Has your dog ever gotten a bone or a toy and then growled or showed their teeth if you came near or tried to take it away? If this has happened, your pet is exhibiting behavior known as “resource guarding” which is how a dog shows you to stay away if they have something they…

If you are a runner looking for an opportunity to get some exercise with your dog and run alongside fellow dog lovers, then look no further! The Pups and Pints 5k is taking place at 9:00 am on April 29th at the Midnight Oil Brewing Company! What Is It? This 2nd annual fun run is…

When the temperature drops, you may notice your skin start to get dry, flaky, or itchy. These are all signs that you need to break out the lotion. However, did you know that all of that dryness, cracking, and irritation can extend to your dog too? A dog’s paws are its first line of defense…

Traveling with a pet can be extremely rewarding. It can also be extremely stressful and difficult. But Sit Means Sit wants you to enjoy your next trip so here is our guide to flying with Fido. Choose a Carrier The carrier you choose can have a huge determination on how your trip will go. You…

While most dogs love to spend outside getting exercise and fresh air, there are a few dog breeds that love it a little bit more, especially as the season changes and it starts to get a bit cooler outside. Check out these dog breeds that love the autumn air. Doberman Pinscher Dobies are great dogs…