Dog Training Schools Wisconsin

Winter months present unique challenges to dog owners, and one of the most difficult ones is getting dogs to eliminate in cold, snowy conditions. Madison get its share of snow, and if your dog has trouble eliminating in the cold, it’s probably been a long winter for the both of you. At Sit Means Sit,…

Winter can be a magical time for you and your dog, especially if you know how to handle it. Playing in the snow, being cozy inside – the possibilities are endless. At Sit Means Sit, we want you and your dog to have the best winter ever. That is why we are dispelling common myths…

Some dogs absolutely love winter; others can barely be persuaded to get outside to take care of business. Whichever part of the spectrum your dog claims, winter can be dangerous to dogs, and there are simple things that you can do to prevent bad situations. At Sit Means Sit, we are the best of all the…

When you leave your home, does your dog show signs of distress? Does he whine, drool, or ignore his food? And when you return, has he been chewing the windowsills and defecating all over? These are general symptoms of separation anxiety, a common issue for dog owners. Here at our Madison, WI area dog training…

Training your dog is beneficial in many ways! When people think of dog training, they often think about teaching their dog to sit and speak, but there is so much more to it than that. There are many reasons to train your dog through out dog training school in Wisconsin, but we’ve put together a list…

As clients learn about our training methods, we sometimes get people who question the use of food as a reward. They want the dog to perform correctly without the motivation of food – isn’t that true good behavior? With that perspective, we can understand why they think that using food during training is bribery. However,…

At our dog training school in Madison, Wisconsin, we sometimes encounter owners who believe that positive reinforcement works on smaller, regular, happy dogs, and that some dogs are so large, stubborn, and obstinate that positive reinforcement will no longer work. Many of these owners have been discouraged by their own dogs. We at Sit Means…

Did you get a dog that was supposed to be your best friend … and it has become an enemy? Do you feel your family may not be safe around your dog? Have you tried to train your dog to stop barking, peeing inside, or jumping, but nothing is working? You need to visit Sit Means Sit…