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We offer professional puppy obedience and dog training in Middletown, Newark, Dover, New Castle, Christiana, Glasgow, Wilmington, and Bear, Delaware, as well as Elkton and surrounding Maryland areas.
Sit Means Sit Dog Training is part of the largest dog training franchise in the United States, with over 140 locations throughout the country. At our company, our professional dog trainers understand that every dog is different and unique in their personality, temperament, and behavior. With that being said, we work collaboratively with owners and their dogs to form a customized training program that aligns with their goals.
While Dover is on the edges of where we see clients come in from, our reputation for transformational dog training causes folks to make the drive up to us. We offer a vast array of programs ranging from basic puppy training and obedience to extended-stay boarding and training. Our trainers also have expertise in working with dogs who demonstrate behavioral issues such as separation anxiety, aggressive behaviors, reactivity, and fear.
Generally speaking, we are a Delaware-based group of dedicated and professional dog trainers who believe in helping reach a dog’s potential. Our training programs are centered around positive reinforcement and educating both the dog and their owner.
Let our professional Maryland and Delaware dog trainers help your four-legged friend become their best self! Contact us today for a FREE Training Demonstration and Consultation!
Dog Training Classes
Any Dog Any Age Any Problem
Day Training Program
Your dog can come and spend the day with us at our training facility throughout the week by attending our Day Training Program. Dogs are dropped off in the morning and picked up in the evening. During their day, they will work alongside our professional dog trainers on their specific training program, which may include leash training, basic commands, developing new skills, and more. We can also focus on specific behavioral issues such as separation anxiety, fear, or aggression.
At the end of each day, pet parents will meet with their dog’s assigned trainer to learn more about what was covered during their training sessions. We’re confident you will be absolutely impressed with what your pup can accomplish!
Group classes are also included with our Day Training programs in order to provide further support and practice for the dog and owner.
Ready to get started? Fill out our free consultation form today!
Private Lessons
Private lessons allow both you and your dog to work one-on-one with your assigned trainer without the potential stress and distraction of engaging in group classes. Owners will be involved in each training session so they can learn how to work with their dog effectively and reinforce the same training at home.
Private lessons are also a great option for pet parents who wish to work on specific behavioral issues that may be of concern, such as separation anxiety, reactivity, barking, jumping, or aggression.
Group classes are also included with our private lessons in order to provide further support and practice for the dog and owner.
Private lessons are conducted at our facility, but we also offer in-home dog training lessons! Contact us today to learn more!
Puppy Program
Calling all canine youngsters! Our Puppy Program is specifically designed for puppies between the ages of 8 to 15 weeks. In these classes, we will work on building a strong foundation in basic obedience, commands, and social skills and strengthening the bond between pups and their pet parents. These elements help get your puppy started off on the right paw for a successful future. These foundational skills can aid in preparing both you and your dog for more advanced classes later on, too. Our trainers work to create classes that focus on FUN, education, and positive reinforcement.
The Puppy Training program will focus on:
- House-Breaking
- Kennel Training
- Socializing Your Puppy
- Basic Commands
- Leash Walking
- And so much more!
Start your new pup off on the right paw! Contact us for a free consultation.
Group Class
Once your dog has completed one of our individual training programs (day train program or private lessons) they can join us in group class!
Group classes are a great way to keep your dog socialized and allow your dog to continue their training around other dogs, owners, and a variety of distractions.
We offer a variety of dates and times to accommodate the busiest schedules! Our current classes are held on the following dates and times:
- Wednesday’s @ 7:30pm
- Thursday’s @ 10am
- Saturday’s @ 9am
- Saturday’s @ 10:30am
- Saturday’s @12pm
Structured Daycare Service
Our Structured Daycare Service provides your dog with a day full of rest, meals, and training sessions. During the week, we offer drop-off times as early as 6:30 AM and pickup times as late as 6:30 PM. Do you have two dogs you’d like to enroll? No problem. Contact us to learn more.
Throughout their day, your dog will be able to focus on their training without the distraction of other dogs. Our professional dog trainers can teach them basic commands, leash training, and help them develop new skills. Your dog will have scheduled crate time for rest, plenty of bathroom breaks, regularly scheduled meals, and, of course, training time to help reinforce good behavior and respect at home. At the end of each day, you will receive a report card to learn more about what your pup worked on during their stay.
Reactive Dog Training Package
Our Reactive Dog Training Package is designed to aid dogs who struggle with reactivity toward other dogs, people, or unfamiliar/new situations. This is a 5-week program that begins by helping your dog develop the tools they need with foundational obedience and control skills. Next, we will work to build upon those skills with targeted reactivity training. Our trainers provide personalized support and guidance through real-world scenarios, such as going to a busy store, a public park, and more. This is accomplished by working to reduce reactive behaviors through equipping your dog with the necessary tools they need to build confidence and improve their ability to stay calm in challenging and new environments.
Transportation to Training
Does your furry friend need a ride to class? We’ve got it covered. Our transportation service offers safe and reliable transportation for your dog to our training center so that they can attend their sessions. Our dedicated team will be sure that your dog arrives safely and ready to start their training sessions. You can simply expect the best from our team.
Wedding Pet Attendant Service
Your furry family member can be a part of your wedding day with our Wedding Pet Attendant Service. A member of our team will accompany your dog throughout the day, providing transportation, care, and a second set of hands whether your pup will be walking down the aisle, standing beside you at the altar, taking part in pictures, or mingling with your wedding crowd.
Dog Trainers & Staff
Professional trainers. Attentive friendly staff.
Kasey joined Sit Means Sit as a client first when she brought her 2 year old boxer Adonis in to help with his insecurity. Having trained racehorses for over a decade, working with the trainers of Sit Means Sit renewed her love of training animals. And having found success with her own dogs Adonis and Marvel, she wants to help others build the same confident relationship with their dogs. She can now do things with Adonis she didn’t think we’re possible and wants other to experience the same
Quinn started with Sit Means Sit as a client to help with her dog, Bagel! They came to us for help with basic obedience, a stronger recall, and social manners around other dogs. With this foundation, Bagel is now a Canine Good Citizen and, on her way, to becoming a great service dog. Quinn is passionate about helping people with dogs of all training needs become even better companions.
With over 15 years of experience in dog care, Heather brings a wealth of expertise to Sit Means Sit. She has a background in boarding and rescue facilities and has also worked as a veterinary technician assistant. A certified AKC proctor, Heather leads many of our Star Puppy and CGC classes. Known for her calm, patient, and confident training style, Heather excels in working with elderly clients and helping anxious dogs build confidence. She finds great joy in strengthening the bond between owners and their furry companions. Outside of work, Heather enjoys spending time with her American Staffie, Evelyn, who is also an anxious dog. She loves family time, visiting breweries and wineries, and watching football on Sundays. Fun Fact: At a young age, Heather’s passion for animal care grew from her grandmother’s shared interests, ultimately leading her to choose this career path.
Hailey has always had a passion for working with animals. For the past 10 years, she has worked in shelters and veterinary offices while studying animal behavior at the University of Delaware. She finds joy in helping pet owners strengthen their bond with their pets through training, watching those relationships thrive.
Hailey and her Alaskan Klee Kai, Dakota, love hiking on weekends and running errands together. She also shares her home with a Chesapeake Bay Retriever, a Shiba Inu, and two Great Danes.
Fun Fact: Hailey minored in Wildlife Ecology at the University of Delaware and can identify most native birds by sight and sound! She is also interested in training dogs to assist with wildlife research, specifically to help locate animals affected by habitat loss.
Service Areas
We proudly serve the following areas in Elkton, Newark & New Castle.
Counties
- New Castle County
Cities
- New Castle, DE
- Newark, DE
- Christiana, DE
- Glasgow, DE
- Bear, DE
- Elkton, MD
- Wilmington, DE
- Townsend, DE
- Middletown, DE
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My husband and I adopted a young shelter dog, picked up as a stray. She is about a year and a half and had never lived in a home. Lily needed to learn manners, obedience and structure in order to live in peace and harmony. Sit Means Sit staff, Grace and Courtney, took charge and…
I was amazed with the results even after the very first class! Our pup is so much better than we expected after only 3 lessons. We look forward to continuing on with the group classes that are included to get the most out of the program, and see even more improvement with our pup! Shout…
Great experience at Sit Means Sit with our two bull terriers. They were patient with our stubborn bull-headed dogs. They lay a good framework and give you the tools but the owner must do most of the training at home. They do give good support and the graduate lessons are great to continue the work…
I have a Belgian Malinois which is an active, strong-willed breed. I am so thankful for the training at Sit Means Sit. My dog is doing amazing. She is like one of those TV dogs now. And it’s fantastic to have the opportunity to continue practicing with the group classes after the private sessions. She…