Madison Dog Training Blog

Rescue Dog Training

Your Name: Shanna Dogs Name: Milo CityMadison Breed: Beagle/Corgi Where did you get your Baby from?: Dog Rescue Likes: Run, play with his sister, cuddle, go for walks and to the dog park. He likes to chew on his toys and anything he can find outside…. Pet Peeves: Sharing his bones, sharing me with his…

Silver Lab Dog Training

Your Name: Jenna Dogs Name: Atlys City: Madison Zip Code: 53703 Breed: Silver Lab Where did you get your Baby from: Breeder Likes: Atlys LOVES to play fetch and go for walks around the capital square! He also likes to go on field trips to the pet store and enjoys car rides! Pet Peeves: I…

Chocolate Lab Learns to be better behaved

Your Name: Laura Your Dogs Name: Kava What breed(s) of dog did you enroll in to our training program? Chocolate Lab City / Zip Code: Madison / 53705 Why did you decide to have your dog(s) professionally trained? She pulled so hard on the leash, it was impossible to walk her on a leash. She…

Excitable Pit Bull (Staffordshire Terrier) Turned To a Great Part of the Family

Should I Train My Staffordshire Terrier? Clients Name Kamryn Dogs Name Nala City: Janesville Why did you decide to have your dog(s) professionally trained?: She didn’t have finesse. If the door was open she was trying to make a break for it. If somebody came over she would get so excited that she would jump…

NBC 15 Morning News

WMTV – NBC15 Madison, Wisconsin:

Join the Sit Means Sit Dog Training Team!

Would you like to join the Sit Means Sit Team? How would you like to make Dog Training a career? I love what I do and most days don’t even think I am going to work. You can Join the Team by simply filling out the form and Someone will get back to you shortly.

Rottie Pup loves to play

Your Name: Cory & Nikkoleen Dogs Name: Hera the Goddess City: DeForest Zip Code: 53532 Breed: Rottweiler Where did you get your Baby from: Breeder Likes: Chew on everything! She enjoys snuggling and playing around. Pet Peeves: Leaving Cory’s side Favorite toy?: Kong, teething keys Favorite treat?: Beef mini treats Arrival Story: After going through…

Jack Russell Mix Learns to be a better Part of the Family

Your Dogs Name Petey What breed(s) of dog did you enroll in to our training program? Jack Russell Mix Why did you decide to have your dog(s) professionally trained? Petey was very ill behaved – jumping, barking, playing rough and did not have confidence. We knew that he (and us) needed help and soon as…

Please Fill out the form to request a Seminar

Thank you for your interest in the Sit Means Sit Seminar tour. We appreciate the opportunity to work with you and your club or Department. Also, feel free to contact us directly if you have any questions at 608-561-3647. We are looking forward to meeting you! We offer seminars in Agility Protection Sports such as…

Do you have staff that need to learn how to avoid dog bites?

We gladly offer bite preventions for companies such as Vet clinics, Groomers, Cable Companies, Schools, Post Offices, Delivery Companies and many more. Just fill out the form below and we will get back to you to schedule your company or to answer any more questions. Thank you for your interest in the Sit Means Sit…

Madison’s Worst Dog

WMTV – NBC15 Madison, Wisconsin:

Getting your dogs attention

By Fred Hassen & Toni Drugmand Sit Means Sit www.SitMeansSitMadison.com 608-561-3647 A Good Foundation Whether you are working with a puppy, an adolescent or mature dog, everything you teach your dog STARTS with attention! Attention to your command is the best foundation. There is a bit of an art to teaching attention however. Training Aids…

Creating the proper relationship with your dog.

The relationship you develop with your dog is important. We need to show our dogs that we are their pack leaders. It’s not always about being a dominant figure, I have had many clients throughout the years that do not posses a dominant personality yet can have full control over their dogs. Its more about…

When Results Matter with a Belgian Malinois

Dog Training tips for a Belgian Malinois   Why did you decide to have your dog(s) professionally trained?: I decided to get a rescue Mal. She had issues with men and liked to chase cars. She would also try to bite kids. I tried traditional dog classes but they never addressed our issues. I had…

Aggressive Pit bull Turns into reliable well rounded dog!

Pit Bull Dog Training Stories and Tips Why did you decide to have your dog(s) professionally trained?: Why did you decide to have your dog(s) professionally trained?: Destiny my Pitbull had a really bad incident…When Destiny was a puppy she was attacked by a yorkie and another small breed dog at the time. Destiny was…

Dog Training is a Passion

Sit Means Sit franchise owner Mike Wheeler (Central Texas) was recently featured in the Killeen Daily Herald. Mike has owned a Sit Means Sit dog training franchise for going on 2 1/2 years (as of 2011). Having already established a working business model in his area (as Centex K-9), he opted to make the leap…

Madison’s Worst Dog Contest

Due to the number of people that missed the deadline we are extending Madison’s worst dog Contest to 1 November 2012.. Don’t Miss out this time.   .beta-base .preheader, .beta-base .header, .beta-base .sidebar, .beta-base .body, .beta-base .footer, #mainContent { text-align: left; } .beta-base .preheader, .beta-base .header, .beta-base .body, .beta-base .sidebar, .beta-base .leftSidebar, .beta-base .rightSidebar, .beta-base…

3 Keys to Successful Dog Training

For questions call Sit Means Sit Madison at 608-561-3647 Timing Timing means that if your dog does something it is not supposed to do- such as jumping on you or digging in the trash or even pottying in the house, you need to make sure you catch them in the act of doing so. If…

Dog walking on the treadmill

  Teaching your dog to get on the treadmill is a great idea. It can help when you don’t have the time to take your dog for a walk or even in bad weather. I typically run my dogs on a treadmill 3-4 times a week just to keep them in shape. Exercise and training…

Can your dog get on a Fire Hydrant??

It can be difficult getting your dog on a Fire Hydrant at first but once you and your dog can achieve it, it becomes a great and fun training trick. 🙂 Learn more about how to train your dog to stand on a fire hydrant, choose the top dog training service in Madison! Learn more…

Why is Dad in the Kennel?

Sometimes getting clients to use the crate is challenge. However Becky Decided to put the ‘other dog’ in the kennel. 🙂

Dogs at group class

We Train Any Dog! Call for info 608-561-DOGS (3647)

House Breaking in a Flash

How to housebreak your puppy Believe it or not, house training is one of the easiest things to teach a dog because dogs are clean by nature and don’t like to soil their den area. However, it does take time, patience and management. Using this concept, begin by always supervising your puppy when he/she is…

Small dogs like to be trained too.

Sit Means Sit works with a wide variety of dogs. We Train ANY Dog, Any Age, Any Problem. Watch as this little Bichon Frise has fun training with her mom. If you want to be able to take your dog anywhere you go and have reliable control then the Sit Means Sit Dog Training method…

Going to the Vet? Check out these tips on going to the vet.

Tips for Your Dog Before Visiting the Vet Here are some great tips when taking your dog to the vet… Sometimes taking your dog to the vet is a pain.. Hopefully watching this video will help you to be able to have a good visit to your vet. 🙂 AmericaNowNews.com The average American dog will…

Excited Jack Russell mix Training

Client’s Name: Jayson Dog’s Name: “Petey” City: Sun Prairie Breed: Jack Russell Mix Likes: Loves to play with his big brother Patches Pet-Peeves: Listen…. Favorite Toy:Rope and stuffed animals Favorite Treat: Anything…loves his snacks Favorite Walk: Loves to go around the neighborhood. Like to visit all the people and get petted. Best Trick: None yet,…

Cane Corso Puppy Training

Client’s Name: Becky Dog’s Name: “Emmitt” City: Madison Breed: Cane Corso Likes: Snuggle with Mommy Play Learn new things Pet-Peeves: Listen to dad during group classes because he wants to be next to Mommy. Favorite Toy:Balls-frisbees-stuffless squeeky toys 🙂 He loves to destroy them Favorite Treat: Mommys homemade treats and freeze dried liver treats Favorite…