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Many of our clients explain to us that their dog’s bad behavior is a result of him being “dominant.” In fact, we’ve seen just about every inappropriate dog behavior blamed on dominance – from pulling on leashes to jumping up to laying on the couch. Is this correct? It is not correct. Dominance is not…

At Sit Means Sit in Madison, Wisconsin, we get many dog owners telling us how guilty their dog looks when it has made a mistake. We also get frustrated owners telling us that their dogs don’t look guilty after doing something wrong. It is clear that these owners are watching their dogs for signs of…

Dogs Name: Bridgett City: Belleville Zip Code: 53508 Breed: Belgian Malinois Where did you get your baby: Breeder Likes: Fetch Wrestle Tug of War Jump Pet Peeves: Favorite toy: Tennis Ball Stuffed Animals Favorite treat: Rawhides Beggin Strips Best Trick: Rubs her face like a baby Arrival Story: Absolute K9 Services (Georgia) I searched hundreds…

When your canine friend behaves aggressively, can be disturbing and upsetting. What do you do when your dog reacts from a place you don’t understand? The dog trainers at Sit Means Sit Dog Training are here to help you and your dog understand and overcome these issues. Aggression is not a single event; it is…

It is tempting to over-simplify dogs and label some “aggressive” and not others. However, if trained/treated badly, even a breed with rare aggressive tendencies can act far more worse than a more “aggressive” breed. That is why we at Sit Means Sit Dog Training do what we do. Dog training is key! Let’s take a…

Dogs Name: Nadia City: Fitchburg Zip Code: 53713 Breed: Native American Indian Dog Where did you get your baby: Dog Rescue Likes: Nadia likes to be very active. She loves to be outside running around and meeting new people and dogs. Pet Peeves: She doesn’t like it when things are taken from her. She is…

   Dogs Name: London City: Verona Zip Code: 53593 Breed: Yellow Lab Where did you get your baby: Breeder Likes: Play with other dogs, go for walks Pet Peeves: Listen when friends are around, go in kennel Favorite toy: Squeeky dog Favorite treat: Chicken, freezed dried liver Best Trick: Shake Arrival Story: We got London…

The way puppies are treated in their young years has a massive impact on the adults they become. Something small and annoying can grow into something large and difficult. For the happiness of all, is important to carefully monitor how you’re treating your young dog. The following are some behaviors that could cement aggressive behavior in a…

Meet Prancer! Breed: German Shorthair Pointer Where did you get your baby: Breeder Likes: Run around the yard, fetch, Swing, cuddle, sleepPet Peeves:Stay in one place.  She likes to move around. Favorite toy: Purple squeeky bone, ball Favorite treat: Just about any treat that. Best Trick: Sit Arrival Story: My parents got her at 8…

Hello, This is Fido, your neighborhood dog from down the street. I’m just here to give you some important information about dog aggression and owning a reactive dog. We’ve all seen them. They are good dogs who just overreact to certain situations. You use the leash to pull back, but he still shows aggression at that…

Dogs Name:  Derby Breed: Portuguese Water Dog Likes:  Play with other dogs (park or daycare). Pet Peeves: Can’t control energy, jumps on people, nips with mouth. Favorite Toy: Anything he can work on to try and tear apart. Favorite Treat:  Any people food especially peanut butter. Best Trick:   Sit comes most easily. Arrival Story: Upon…

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Dogs Name:  Chewie Breed: Shepard Mix Likes:  Playing tug-o-war with his rope Pet Peeves:  Letting animals and trucks get away Favorite Toy:  His rope Favorite Treat:  Freeze dried beef liver or baby carrots Arrival Story:  I came to my forever home when I was 4 1/2 months old. I was a very shy boy him it…

Dogs Name:  Carter City:  Ft. Atkinson Breed:  Yellow Labrador Likes:  Cuddle and play Chuck-It Pet Peeves:  People touching his feet Favorite toy: The Chuck-It Toy Favorite treat:  Bones and Bully Sticks Best Trick: Sitting on command and jumping super high! Arrival Story:  My husband Dan and I along with our Black Lab Sidney took a road trip…

Dogs Name:   CJ City:   Oregon Breed:   Lab from Birdstone Labradors Likes:  Sleep and chase critters outside Pet Peeves:  Counter surfer Favorite toy:  Balls Favorite treat:  Apples Best Trick:  None Arrival Story:   CJ was born Aug 2012 in Eau Claire. She officially joined the family a couple months later. She has a laid back personality, but…

Dogs Name:   Izzie City:   Edgerton Breed:   Dalmation Likes:   Izzie loves to play and cuddle.  She also loves trips to the pet store (because of all the treats she gets!)  She loves people too! Pet Peeves:   Izzie does not like to share with other dogs.  She does not like to share treats, toys, food, attention, etc….

Dogs Name: Kirby Breed: Puggle Likes:  Cuddles Pet Peeves: She doesn’t like if you blow in her face. Favorite toy? Squeaker toys. Favorite treat? People food. 🙂 Best Trick: Shakes Bio:  Kirby is a 6.5 year old puggle.  She was our first baby, fur baby.  She is a cuddler and still acts like a puppy.  Full of energy which also includes stress…

Dogs Name: Knox Breed: Miniature Australian Shepherd Likes: Toys, loving, and lots of treats. Pet Peeves: Laying on his back or rolling over. Favorite toy? Cheeseburger squeaky or a soft frisbee. Favorite treat? I’m not allowed to have people food but will love any other treat you will give me. Greenies are especially good. Best…

Dogs Name: Rickey Breed: Yorkie Where did you get your Baby from: A lady up North Likes Lick and bark Pet Peeves Fighting and barking Favorite toy? Flat fox Favorite treat? Canine carry-outs Best Trick Sit pretty and high-five Arrival Story Two tiny babies came to live with us Bio: We got Rickey and Nickey…

  Dogs Name Lulu City Madison Where did you get your Baby from Breeder Likes Orange ball retrieval Pet Peeves Play with other dogs Favorite toy? orange ball Favorite treat? any food Best Trick hide and seek with the ball Arrival Story After researching and thinking about getting a dog for years, my husband found…

Penney Motto: I’m cute, love me! Breed: Maltipoo Where did you get your Baby from:  Animart East Towne Mall Likes:  Play, chew bones, and hide bones Pet Peeves:  Being groomed Favorite toy: Zebra toy & giraffe toy. Plastic bottles. Favorite treat: Rawhide, pig ears, vegetables Best Trick:  Sit Barking dog needs some training!  I’d like…

  Dogs Name: Jethro City: Mount Horeb Zip Code: 53572 Breed: Lab/Great Dane Where did you get your baby: Pound Puppy Likes: Run and play, eat furniture. Pet Peves Bath time, nails trimmed Favorite toy: Custard the Dragon (stuffed) Favorite treat: Cottage cheese Best Trick: Open the door Why did you come to SMS I…

Dogs Name Missy City Madison Breed Cocker Spaniel Where did you get your Baby from Breeder Likes Play with stuffed animals, play in back yard. Pet Peeves Favorite toy? Mini Kong with peanut butter. Favorite treat? Charlie Bears, Puparoni Best Trick Turn around. Arrival Story We lost our Cocker after 14 years and had to…

Dogs Name Callisto Großen Bären vom Mittelwest City Madison Breed German Shepard Where did you get your Baby from Mittelwest German Shepards Likes Cuddle and sleep. Pet Peeves Not being able to play with everything and everyone she sees; being asked to do too much Favorite toy? Squeaky frog and bite tug Favorite treat? Rawhides,…

Apollo City Madison Breed Rotweiler Where did you get your Baby from Rotten Rottie Rescue, Phoenix AZ Likes Play Ball, Catch. Pet Peeves People coming to the door, perceived aggressive, moves (especially strangers) towards his people. Favorite toy? Fabric stuffed candy cane, plastic shoe, plastic kangaroo. Favorite treat? Virbac Veggie Dent. Best Trick Catch Arrival…

Dogs Name Tosh City Sun Prairie Breed Schnauzer Where did you get your Baby from Other Likes Running, Chasing, Tugging, Being Pet, Going for walks, Dog Park, Toys. Pet Peeves People coming to the door, perceived aggressive, moves (especially strangers) towards his people. Favorite toy? Fabric stuffed candy cane, plastic shoe, plastic kangaroo. Favorite treat?…

Dogs Name Finley City Stoughton Breed Beagle Where did you get your Baby from Dog Rescue Likes Sleep under a pile of blankets, play with the other dog. Pet Peeves Listen to commands. Favorite toy? Tug of War with a rope. Favorite treat? Hot dogs. Best Trick Beg/Sit Pretty Arrival Story I found Finley online…

Dogs Name Henry City Mount Horeb Breed Catahoula Leopard Dog Where did you get your Baby from Breeder Likes Food & treats and affection Pet Peeves Not sure if he has any pet peeves – he’s really young yet. Favorite toy? Stuffed animals, toys that have treats hidden Favorite treat? Biljack Best Trick Sit Arrival…

Dog Name:     Eleanor Breed:     lab/heeler City:    Portage Where did you get your baby from?      Black Dog Animal Rescue in Cheyenne, WY What your dog likes to do most?        Long off leash hikes with lots of sniffing and pouncing Best Trick:         Shake Favorite Treat:  …

Name: Zevon City: Monona Breed: Nova Scotia Duck Tolling Retriever Where did you get your baby from? Friend that bred his dog What your dog like to do most? fetch ball Best Trick: catching ball in air jumps Favorite Treat: charlie bears Favorite Toy: ball Pet Peeves: Strangers coming behind him; picking up frozen birds…