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Austin Texas Dog Training – Loving Rescued Lab Terrier

Client’s Name: Dave & Jean Kennedy Dogs Name: “Dixie” City: Austin, TX 78750 Breed: Lab / Terrier Mix Likes: To squeak toys, shake stuffed animals, squirrels. Pet-Peeves: Doesn’t like to be squirted with water. Favorite Toy: Defluffed squirrel – likes to shake it back and forth. Favorite Treat: Greenies cut in bite size. Favorite Walk:…

Eva – From Crazy Pit / Boxer / Lab to Amazing!

Taken from Abel Lomas’ post on Facebook… “I am so excited to have found Sit Means Sit Austin! Troy and Shelly are AWESOME and they have helped make a huge difference in the behavior of our crazy dog! Let me tell you about it… Crazy Dog – Before Eva, our 1 1/2 year old, 85…

Austin Texas Dog Training – Big Happy Boxer

Client’s Name: Judy Badgett Dogs Name: “Newman” City: Round Rock, TX 78665 Breed: Purebred Rescued Boxer Likes: Treats and squeaky toys. Pet-Peeves: The annoying, noisy dog at the corner. Newman has to bark at him to tell him to be quiet. Favorite Toy: Stuffed kitty that makes sounds. Favorite Treat: Pet Botanics Favorite Walk: Anywhere!…

Austin Texes Dog Training – Blue Heeler Puppy

Client’s Name: Johnny Crain Dogs Name: “Blue” City: Austin, TX 78703 Breed: Purebred Blue Heeler Likes: Likes to go to “work” with Johnny. There he gets to play all day! He also likes to get on the couch when we are not looking. Pet-Peeves: Folded newspaper. Favorite Toy: Empty plastic water bottle. Favorite Treat: Pork…

Austin Texas Dog Training – Nothing But Love Black Lab

Client’s Name: Lina Echeverri & Carolina Botero Dogs Name: “Lola” City: Round Rock, TX 78664 Breed: Purebred Black Lab Likes: Lola like just about everything and everybody. She loves people, food, ice and of course to play! Pet-Peeves: If Lola love everyone and everything how can she have a pet peeve – well, maybe when…

Trained Dogs are Happier Dogs

austin@sitmeanssit.com | tel: 512.942.RUFF [7833] Some people think that training their dog or educating a dog on what is the right behavior is somehow unfair or mean to the dog. Based on experience and observation I believe the opposite is true. Not showing the dog boundaries and the correct behavior and expectations is cruel and…

Austin Texas Dog Training – Two Beautiful German Shepherd Dogs

Client’s Name: Art & Susan Canizales Dogs Name: “Charlie” & “Elka” City: Austin, TX 78730 Breed: German Shepherd Dog Likes: Long Walks Pet-Peeves: People and animals at the fence. Favorite Toy: Chuck-It Favorite Treat: Cookies Favorite Walk: Green belt. Best Trick: High Five | Playing Dead Arrival Story: Elka’s previous owner was a college student…

Blue Heeler “Max” Off-Leash for Once!

In this video you get to see my board and train Blue Heeler Mix “Max” spend some time off leash around distractions. He has only been training for about 4 days at this point, but he is really getting the hang of it. Before, he could not be off leash because he would not return…

Austin Dog Training – Happy Lab / Boxer / Pit Mix Rescue

Client’s Name: Abel Lomas Dogs Name: “Eva” City: Austin, TX 78660 Breed: Lab / Boxer / Pit Bull Mix Likes: Tug, Fetch and lots of love! Pet-Peeves: Aggressive with other dogs and hard to walk. Favorite Toy: Tug Rope Favorite Treat: All Favorite Walk: The longer the better! Best Trick: KidJumpz.com – Jump. Arrival Story:…

Austin Dog Training – Pair Of Australian Shepherds

Client’s Name: Nancy Miller Dogs Name: “Chester” & “Max” City: Austin, TX 78750 Breed: Australian Shepherd – Purebred Likes: To play fetch, ball, lots of love! Pet-Peeves: Dog next door. Favorite Toy: Ball Favorite Treat: Doggie cookies Favorite Walk: Working on it. Best Trick: Flying through the air catching a ball. Arrival Story: Had them…

Austin Texas Dog Training – Bear the Crazy Rottweiller

Client’s Name: Dylan Dogs Name: “Bear” City: Austin, TX 78738 Breed: Rottweiler Likes: Walks, playing tug of war, balls – playtime! Pet-Peeves: Seems like I don’t like anything I can get my paws on because I am destructive and even mark sometimes. Favorite Toy: Squeaky toys & white socks Favorite Treat: Cookie – peanut butter…

Are All Pit Bulls Bad?

austin@sitmeanssit.com | tel: 512.942.RUFF [7833] Because of a few, but highly visibility incidents involving Pit Bulls, I am more frequently I hear about trainers that will not train Pit Bulls, apartments that  will not accept Pit Bulls and politicians feeling compelled to introduce bills that would make it a misdemeanor to own, possess or sell…

Austin Texas Dog Training – Shepherd / Collie? Mix

Client’s Name: Corey Pew Dogs Name: “Cam” City: Austin, TX 78721 Breed: German Shepherd something (Collie?) Mix Likes: Tug-a-war, chocolate cake, belly rubs. Pet-Peeves: Sitting Still Favorite Toy: Rope Favorite Treat: Bullies Favorite Walk: Best Trick: looking cute, “over”. Arrival Story: Cam was a “crazy cat” when we first met her. We loved her energy…

Sit Means Sit Dog Training Opens New Location – Now in Austin, Texas

Austin, Texas – Sit Means Sit, the largest U.S.-based dog training company, is proud to introduce its newest location in Austin, Texas. Owned and operated by Troy Pfeifer, Sit Means Sit Austin offers customized training programs for dogs and their owners that will eliminate poor canine behaviors such as: jumping on people, nuisance barking, destroying…

Austin 2011 Spring Home & Garden Show Dog Obedience and Safety Discussion Highlights

austin@sitmeanssit.com | tel: 512.942.RUFF [7833] We had the opportunity to discuss dog obedience and safety at the Kids Zone. During the presentation, a colleague of mine from Sit Means Sit Central Texas demonstrated his dog. This video clearly demonstrates that a dog (our Belgium Malinois and a German Shepherd – Border Collie mix) can filter out…

Joson Showing off at the Western States Vet Conference

austin@sitmeanssit.com | tel: 512.942.RUFF [7833] In this video Joson my German Shepherd / Boarder Collie Mix (rescue) walks throughout the convention center floor. He ignores distractions and gets to play some ball in the isles in between showing off. Do you want to be able to take your dog places – especially off leash – too?…

Transformation of a People Aggressive Chi-weenie named “Red”

austin@sitmeanssit.com | tel: 512.942.RUFF [7833] “Red” [see his Client Spotlight Page] came into Sit Means Sit with his brother because he didn’t like people much and he didn’t have much confidence. Who could blame him after his original family abused him terribly. Now, after just three private lessons, look at Red! This Chiweenie is much happier,…

Happy Dogs Patiently Wait for Owners

Check out these amazing dogs patiently waiting for their owners. Dogs of all types, temperaments, training, etc! In this dog training group class, we had everything from a Mastiff and Great Dane, to Westies. Great attention and focus through distractions!

Austin Texas Dog Training – Jack / Rat Terrier

Client’s Name: Tina Rowe Dogs Name: “Sam (Sam Man)” City: Las Vegas, NV, 89156 Breed: Jack Russel / Rat Terrier Rescue Likes: Everybody, working, chasing ball. Pet-Peeves: Mailman, garbage man, laser lights or sparkley flashes. Favorite Toy: Old torn up green rubber ball. Favorite Treat: Towels, clothes, cardboard, furniture and anything I can get my…

Austin Texas Dog Training – People Aggressive Chiweenie

Client’s Name: Tina Rowe Dogs Name: “Red (Red Fred)” City: Las Vegas, NV, 89156 Breed: Chiweenie Rescue Likes: Snuggling with mommy, wrestling with Sam, licking people Pet-Peeves: People, having his feet touched Favorite Toy: I don’t really have any interest in toys Favorite Treat: Just about any dog cookie/treat Favorite Walk: Anywhere Best Trick: Don’t…

Austin Texas Dog Training – Shy Great Dane

Client’s Name: Melissa Lee Dogs Name: “Jasper” City: Las Vegas, NV, 89031 Breed: Great Dane Likes: T-Bone Snacks Pet-Peeves: People Favorite Toy: Tennis Ball Favorite Treat: Favorite Walk: Hikes Best Trick: Fetch Arrival Story: Bio: 6 month old male Great Dane who loves his family but is a bit shy of strangers. Motto:

Austin Texas Dog Training – Black Lab Pound Puppy

Client’s Name: Jennifer and Luis Dogs Name: “Mojo” City: Las Vegas, NV, 89141 Breed: Black Labrador Retriever Likes: Dog Park Pet-Peeves: Nothing Favorite Toy: Fox Favorite Treat: T-Bones Favorite Walk: Around the block Best Trick: Shake Arrival Story: From a friend who could not keep him any longer. Bio: We came to Sit Means Sit to…

Austin Texas Dog Training – Two Pit Bull Brothers

Client’s Name: Leo & Maribeth Dogs Name: “Maximus” & “Kobe” City: Las Vegas, NV Breed: Pit Bull Brother Likes: Play fighting Pet-Peeves: They cannot stand to be away from each other. Favorite Toy: Bones and Ropes Favorite Treat: Nuto Max Favorite Walk: Around the block Best Trick: Sit and Shake Arrival Story: Youngest and oldest brothers from…

Austin Texas Dog Training – Rescued Rex & Roxy

Client’s Name: Winnie Schulman Dogs Name: “Rex” & “Roxy” City: Las Vegas, NV, 89107 Breed: Roxy: Shepherd Mix; Rex: Poodle / Shitzu Likes: Fetch, Running, Very Playful Pet-Peeves: Rex likes to raise his leg everywhere. Roxy likes to run. Favorite Toy: Tennis Ball Favorite Treat: Chewable Bone, any treat. Favorite Walk: Love running in the…

Austin Texas Dog Training – Mini Schnauzer

  Client’s Name: Phil Sherrett Dogs Name: “Cloud” City: Las Vegas, NV Breed: White Miniature Schnauzer Likes: Chasing ball, Wrestling Pet-Peeves: None Favorite Toy: Ball and Sticks Favorite Treat: Cookies – Food Favorite Walk: Red Rock Lake Mead Best Trick: Sit Arrival Story: Newspaper under pets for sale Bio: Heard about Sit Means Sit for years. Want cloud…

Dog Trainer Bio – Troy Pfeifer

Troy Pfeifer troyp@sitmeanssit.com tel: 512.942.RUFF [7833] Serving the Austin, Texas area. Throughout my life I have always had at least one dog. I love dogs and spending time with them. Their unconditional love and affection is contagious and seeing people light up when they see a dog is priceless. As a child, I never learned…

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