Guides

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…

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…

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…

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…

Your dog loves you so much and wants to be with you all the time. But we all know that’s not possible. Between work, school, friends, family, and other commitments we may have, we humans live busy lives and our dog can’t always come with us where we are going. Sometimes, for our furry friends,…

Deciding when your family is ready to get a dog can be a big decision. There is a lot to think about when pondering adoption and one of the most common things people think of is whether or not their children are ready to get a dog. Here are some questions Sit Means Sit says…

Why Use a Dog Muzzle? Muzzles can provoke a controversial response. Some people hate them, while other dog owners swear by them. Although opinions may differ, some owners genuinely feel that muzzles are the best option for their dog. If a dog has a history of aggression or biting, a muzzle might help break those…