Madison Dog Training Blog
Collie mix Dog Training Madison
Zero came to Sit Means Sit Madison as a reactive dog, he did not know how to control himself around dogs or people. His excitement and anxiety drove him and he could not control his reactions at dogs; he would bark, lunge, and try to attack. Zero needed confidence. Zero completed a one week Full…
Pit Bull Dog Training
Copper came to Sit Means Sit as a wild out of control puppy. Copper was full of life and did not have an outlet in which to control himself. Jumping on company, licking their faces, leaping on furniture, pulling on his leash/harness(es). Copper completed his Full Immersion training and is a joy to be around. …
Leonberger mix Dog Training
Norman came to Sit Means Sit Madison as a new dog to Ashley. She had rescued him two weeks prior, and started to his anxiety. Norman did not like men and had a hard time with stairs (up or down). Ashley had been working him with Clicker training and noticed that in the house he…
Shiba Inu Dog Training
Tugg came to Sit Means Sit Madison as a reactive dog, both to dogs and to people. Tugg had high anxiety, and was stressed in new situations, around new people and dogs. Tugg became part of the family just prior to his training, and they were told that Tugg had no issues with dogs, cats…
Belgian Malinois Dog Training
Gibbs came to Sit Means Sit Madison by seeing us out on a park. Mike was working one of his Malinois and Gibb’s dad Chris started to talk with Mike. Gibbs is a high strung, high energy dog. Gibb’s needed the mental stimulation in order to learn to control his energy. Gibb’s completed several private…
English Springer Spaniel Dog Training
Henry came to Sit Means Sit Madison as an out of control 5mo puppy. Everything from jumping, nipping, chewing…you name it. Henry’s mom and dad thought hard about taking him back to the breeder as he was so out of control. Henry completed a one week Full Immersion training. Henry learned so many new things…
Great Dane learns to walk on a loose leash
Your Name: Sammy & Kyle Dog’s Name: Ukko City: Madison Breed: Great Dane Likes: Play tug, sit on your lap, and sleep on the porch in the sun. Pet Peeves: Getting up early in the morning and the vacuum cleaner. Favorite Toy: Jolly Ball, technically a horse toy, but our guy loves it! Favorite Treat:…
British Lab Puppy learns Self Control
Your Name: Jack Dog’s Name: Chase City: Sun Prairie Breed: British Lab Likes: Likes to retrieve, loves water,going to the dog park, and loves his family. Pet Peeves: Chase doesn’t like to go into his Crate. Favorite Toy: Any squeaky toy. Favorite Treat: Rawhide bones. Best Trick: He disappears. Arrival Story: We love Labs, We…
Belgian Malinois learns to Focus
Your Name: Chris Dog’s Name: Gibbs City: Verona Breed: Belgian Malinois Likes: Chasing critters in the backyard, going to the dog park and swimming. Pet Peeves: Crows that mock him from the trees in the backyard. Favorite Toy: Any toy that contains a treat. Favorite Treat: Jerky strips Best Trick: Pushing the toy containing treats…
Boxer Learns Self Control
Your Name: Kristi Dog’s Name: Bubba City: Pardeeville Breed: Boxer Likes: Bubba loves to chase a large ball around the backyard and go for rides in any vehicle. Pet Peeves: He hates getting out of bed in the morning. Favorite Toy: ANY squeaky toy and the outside watering hose or sprinkler Favorite Treat: He likes…
Pug Enjoys Learning to Listen
Your Name: Lee Dog’s Name: Daisy City: Madison Breed: Pug Likes: Meet and greet new people. Go to the dog park to chase dragonflies and barn swallows. Chew her bully sticks. Pet Peeves: She’s a clown & doesn’t much like being ignored (who does?) and does whatever she can to attract attention. Favorite Toy: Dirty…
German Shepard Learns Impulse Control
Your Name: Peter Dog’s Name: Rommel City: Madison Breed: German Shepard Likes: Mr. Rommel is very calm and happy pup! Loves his rawhide treats, lounging on the bed during the day Pet Peeves: Mr. Rommel had a tendency to bolt when the front door was open and go across Fish Hatchery Road Favorite Toy: Do…
German Shepard learns Control
Your Name: Michael Dog’s Name: Kota City: McFarland Breed: German Shepard Likes: Play fetch, Run, Fetch the Frisbee, and Chew on a bone Pet Peeves: Hates a bath! Favorite Toy: Any Tennis Ball he can find! Favorite Treat: Peanut Butter Best Trick: Still working on one Arrival Story: My wife and I were interested in…
Not Giving Up!
Quality is Excellent Mike was simply amazing! We got in touch with Mike because our dog has severe aggression issues as the result of intense fear and anxiety. All the other trainers that worked with Reagan were scared of him, and not willing to take a chance – but Mike and Reagan became fast…
Boxer Mix Learns to Filter out Distraction
Mike Wheeler and Sit Means Sit Madison employees are awesome. They are not only professional and organized, but very personable in serving the wide variety of canine personalities and their owners. I had previously been to puppy classes and dog training classes around this area and in California. I have never had any training from…
Tricks Class Sign Up
Here is your chance to teach your dogs commands like our dogs! Only 10 spots available! We are pleased to announce our Tricks Class. The class will be starting July 5th at 6:30, this is a 4 week class and the cost is $197 for anyone that wants to participate. We will be teaching a…
Pit Bull mix’s learn to get along
Your Name: Kathy Dog’s Names: Bella & Misty City: Madison Breed: Lab/Pit Bull mix, Terrier Pit mix Likes: Walks! Chase squirrels, rabbits, Misty – playing with Bella Favorite Toy: Chew bone, Misty – Bella Favorite Treat: Anything with meat, Misty – Beggin Strips Best Trick: Sits and scoots, Misty – None yet Arrival Story: Scot and…
Hound & Yellow Lab Dog Training
Your Name: Alesha Dog’s Names: Ocho and Bailey City: Evansville Breed: Hound and Yellow Lab Likes: Treats, Tennis balls, Stuffed toys Pet Peeves: Ocho- loud noises, vacuum, other dogs on his turf Favorite toy: Ball, stuffed toys with squeaker Favorite Treat: Anything Best Trick: Shake Arrival Story: Ocho-farmer, Bailey-family member Motto: Ocho-stubborn hound, baby Bailey-sweet…
Pit Mix Learns Impulse Control
Your Name: Stacie Dog’s Name: Carmen City: Madison Breed: Pit Bull Mix Where did you get your Baby: Dog Rescue Likes: Run run run! Pet Peeves: Being told what to do. 🙂 Favorite Toy: Anything she can chew on Favorite Treat: Meat Best Trick: Sitting nicely Arrival Story: We were told we could foster her…
Boxer mix learns to trust people and dogs
Your Name: Sandy Dogs Name: Marvin City: Waunakee Zip Code: 53597 Breed: Boxer mix Where did you get your Baby from: Breeder Likes: Marvin loves to run/sprint and play with Zayda(our other puppy). Pet Peeves: Marvin isn’t too fond of meeting new people or dogs, but he’s learning how to deal with it. Favorite toy?:…
Heeler mix Dog Training
Your Name Fran City Madison Zip Code 53714 Dogs Name Pepper Breed Blue heeler/springer spaniel Where did you get your Baby from Dog Rescue Likes Pepper loves long walks, tennis balls, car rides with the windows down, going to the dog park and snuggling with his mom and dad. He also loves to play with…
Tricks Class
Don’t we all love the little tricks our that our dogs can do? Some people teach shake, beg, roll over, ect…. WE would like to open a tricks class to our clients and the public… Where you and your dog will learn a bunch of new tricks like spread em, under, beg, t-rex, middle, weave,…
Chocolate Labrador Dog Training
Your Name Nancy Dogs’Name Fraser City Madison Zip Code 53711 Breed Chocolate Labrador Where did you get your Baby from Breeder Likes: Play fetch the ball Pet Peeves Favorite toy? Tennis Ball Favorite treat? Rawhide Best Trick Catch ball in the air Why Training/ Sit Means Sit Referred by friend. I was having trouble walking…
German Shepherd Dog Training
Your Name: Heather Dogs Name: Felon City: Madison Breed: GSD (German Shepherd Dog) Where did you get your Baby from Breeder Likes Play ball, agility, nose work, go to work with me. Pet Peeves His front paws touched or trimmed. Favorite toy? Ball, any ball, every ball. Favorite treat? He will eat anything. Likes cheese,…
Italian Greyhound Dog Training
Your Name Erin Dogs Name Tripp City Madison Zip Code 53715 Breed Italian Greyhound Where did you get your Baby from Dog Rescue Likes Belly Rubs, snuggling under blankets, showing squirrels he means business. Pet Peeves Anything cold and wet, because he is a delicate flower and will melt. Favorite toy? Anything that will dispense…
Wirehaired Terrier
Your Name: Elizabeth Dogs Name: Waylon City: Madison 53703 Breed: Wirehaired Terrier Where did you get your Baby from: Dog Rescue Likes: Waylon likes to greet people in the lobby or elevator of our building. He also loves to play chase at the dogpark. Few dogs are fast enough to catch him! Pet Peeves: Waylon…
Silver Lab Dog Training
You’re a miracle worker! Atlys is already a new dog. I know we have a lot more work to do but I feel more confident with him and that has already made a huge difference. We walked right past another dog tonight and he actually listened to me the whole time. And he seems happier!…
Teddy Bear Dog Training
Your Name Sue Dogs Name: Maxwell City Lone Rock, WI Zip Code 53556 Breed Teddy Bear Where did you get your Baby from Breeder Likes: Play with his lab sister Pet Peeves Can’t think of anything Favorite toy? Max likes all his toys Favorite treat? Greenies Best Trick Arrival Story I had tried to adopt…
Lab Dog Training
Your Name Rick Dogs Name Maggie City Lone Rock Zip Code: 53556 Breed: Labrador Where did you get your Baby from Breeder Likes: Play with other dogs Pet Peeves: Hold a sit or stay; come when playing or if she’ s found something to eat. Favorite toy?: Many and various Favorite treat? Nearly anything edible…
Golden Retriever Dog Training
Your Name: Renee Dogs Name: Haley City: Janesville Zip Code: 53546 Breed: golden retriever Where did you get your Baby from?: Breeder Likes?: Be petted! 🙂 Have treats and bones Pet Peeves:None really, just likes to be with us all of the time!!! makes a lot of noise when we are getting treats out of…