Professional Dog Training in Fitchburg, WI

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At Sit Means Sit, we welcome you to come take a look at our professional training experience in Fitchburg, WI. We know you want the best for your furry friend and that you need them to be well-behaved, with no unwanted behaviors. That is why our WI dog trainers are here to help, providing a great training journey that will work on basic skills and handle any specific behavioral issues that may show up. We are ready to work on new skills with your dog and are positive we can provide the best dog training services for your home.

We are proud to offer the professional, transformative training that gives you a different dog when you head home. Whether you want to work on potty training, biting, barking, or aggression, our training experience will provide the obedience training that you are looking for. Don’t trust your dog to just anyone; trust them to our professional trainers to get the very best. Contact us today to learn more about our classes!

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We love customers and their dogs. They love us.

Training that Works

We said YES! .. To keeping the dog. Our family acquired a high energy Australian shepherd into our already crazy home with two toddlers. We felt overwhelmed and defeated with the puppy’s resource guarding and reactivity issues when we brought him home. We were on the verge of rehoming him but sit means sit went…

Mati N.

I can only say wonderful things about Mike and his team at Sit Means Sit. Everyone is so helpful and works as a team together and with their clients. If I ever have a question or problem with my animals they give me lots of advice and tools to resolve an issue. I go twice…

Harless L.

I took my German Shepherd, Roc, to Sit Means Sit for help with decreasing his aggressiveness and some additional clean-up work with obedience. I am extremely satisfied with the support and work that Mike and the rest of the team put in to make our experience a positive and successful one. Roc is a lot…

Paige D.

This place is amazing! I have a 1 1/2 year old shepherd who was reactive to basically everything that moved. I had tried two other training companies in the area without seeing any progress before coming to sit, and it was the best decision I could have made! I did the 2 week immersion program…

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Dog Obedience Classes We Offer

Any Dog Any Age Any Problem

We are proud to offer some of the professional dog training that you are looking for. We have the right experience to work with your dog and can provide a number of training classes including:

Private Lessons

Our private lessons can be a good choice for pet owners who want to work on in-home training or gain hands-on experience while training their dog. During these lessons, we can work on specific problems that you think are important for your dog.

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Day & Train

Our day and train program is one of the main components of the training experience we provide in Fitchburg, WI. During this time, your dog will have a chance to work on different behavior issues, providing them with a stress-free experience handling impulse control, barking, and potty training. This is one of the best obedience training options available for our clients, and we encourage you to check it out!

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Group Classes

Our group class can be done along with our private training and day-and-train programs. The goal is to provide a chance for your furry friend to be around other dogs and practice some of the basic skills that they learned during the other training sessions. This is an important part of the training journey, and we encourage our clients to consider it.

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Bite Prevention/Lunch and Learn

Our WI dog trainers will be able to work with members of the community to explore how to interact with dogs and puppies in a public space. We will meet with those in vet clinics, post offices, and schools to discuss how to prevent getting bit and what you should do if this does happen.

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Puppy Training

Our puppy training program is one of the best options for your puppy in Dane County. We work on basic skills to start the training journey off right, including potty training, taking walks, and how to handle a leash. With the help of positive reinforcement, we can even work on impulse control for your puppy, giving them the training they deserve.

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Transformation University

Another option we offer is our Transformation University. If you need to be gone for a few weeks and want to make sure that your dog is getting some of the in home training that they need, then this boarding experience is just right for you. We will take care of your furry friend, focusing on obedience training and basic skills. When you pick them up at the end of the session, you will feel like you have a different dog.

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Dog Trainers & Staff

Professional trainers. Attentive friendly staff.

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Mike WheelerOwner

Meet Mike – A Passionate Dog Trainer Committed to Transforming Lives
Mike and his wife, Paige, are the proud owners of Sit Means Sit. His journey with dogs began long before he entered the professional training world—he’s always shared a special connection with canines and had a natural talent for working with them, even as a child.

Before dedicating his career to dog training, Mike served in the Army for five years. After his service, he discovered his passion for helping friends and family with their dogs, consistently achieving life-changing results. This passion led him to establish Cen-Tex K9 Academy in 2004 in Temple, Texas. From 2005 to 2009, Mike owned and operated the Dog Psychology Center of Central Texas, where he worked alongside countless dogs, helping them become well-mannered, confident, and valued members of their families.

As his expertise grew, he joined the Sit Means Sit franchise to be part of a community committed to advancing canine training techniques. Over the years, he has attended numerous seminars on obedience and police K9 training and has been involved in protection work, dog training, dock diving, detection, barn hunt, and more. He has also contributed to therapy and service dog training, including helping the United States Tennis Association develop a program that allows service dogs to be integrated into the game.

As a certified Pet Tech CPR and First Aid Instructor and a proud member of Go Team Therapy Dogs alongside his loyal companion, Gauge, Mike is committed to the well-being of every dog he trains. His mission is simple: to help dogs and their owners build stronger, more fulfilling relationships.

When he’s not training, Mike enjoys spending time with his family, hiking, kayaking, grilling, and traveling—always with a four-legged friend by his side.

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Paige WheelerCo-Owner

Meet Paige – A Dedicated Dog Trainer Helping Pets and Their People Thrive
Paige’s love for dogs started early—growing up with canine companions, she quickly developed a deep passion for animals. Her first job as a neighborhood pet sitter and dog walker solidified her desire to help pets and their families.

In 2015, Paige earned her Bachelor’s degree in Finance from UW-La Crosse. Soon after moving back home, she welcomed her first puppy of her own—a ten-week-old Shepherd/Lab/Husky mix named Nitro. As Nitro grew, he developed anxiety and reactivity, leading Paige on a journey to better understand dog behavior. That path eventually brought her to Sit Means Sit, where she met Mike. The two connected through their shared passion for dogs and married in 2019.

Since joining Sit Means Sit, Paige has dedicated herself to helping dogs and their owners build stronger, more connected relationships—just as she did with Nitro. She is a certified Pet Tech CPR and First Aid instructor, a certified trainer through Sit Means Sit, and a proud member of the Go Team Therapy Dog team. Over the years, she has attended numerous training seminars and events, continuously expanding her knowledge. Paige also enjoys competing with her own dogs in sports like dock diving, barn hunt, and PSA.

When she’s not working with dogs, Paige loves traveling, spending time with family and friends, and making memories with her own beloved pets.

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Brenna ForrestLead Trainer

Meet Brenna: Turning Unruly Pups into Well-Mannered Companions with Patience, Passion, and Proven Training Methods!

Brenna has been surrounded by dogs her entire life, always sharing her home with at least two furry companions of all shapes and sizes. Growing up with a variety of breeds gave her a deep appreciation for dogs and their unique personalities. She couldn’t imagine life without a four-legged best friend by her side. Before heading off to college, her family adopted Daisy, a Lab/Terrier mix, and when Brenna moved into her first apartment, there was no question—Daisy came with her.

Before stepping into the world of dog training, Brenna worked in the hospitality industry as a Hostess, Server, and Bartender. Her ability to connect with people and her natural patience made the transition to dog training seamless. In 2021, she joined the Sit Means Sit team, quickly proving her dedication and skill. By 2023, she had worked her way up to Manager, and today, she proudly serves as Training Manager.

Brenna’s love for both people and animals shines through in every training session. She has a relaxed, easygoing approach that helps both dogs and their owners feel comfortable and confident. Whether she’s coaching a nervous pet parent or helping a dog master new skills, her goal is always the same—to create stronger, happier relationships between dogs and their humans.

When she’s not training, you can find Brenna exploring the outdoors—kayaking, camping, hiking—or just enjoying a laid-back night in with friends, Netflix, and, of course, Daisy by her side.

Nikita Prehn
Nikita PrehnDog Trainer

Nikita joined the team in 2025, and has been brightening both canine and human days ever since. Her passion for training began back in middle school, when she proudly brought her hunting Lab to a puppy class and realized she wanted to help others build that same special connection with their dogs.

After moving out on her own, Nikita adopted Diesel, a spirited, almost two-year-old American Bully, who became her partner in learning and taught her invaluable lessons in patience, consistency, and unconditional love. When Diesel passed away, she found herself deeply connected to a friend’s dog, Chapo. Chapo felt the same, and the two have been inseparable ever since, always ready for the next adventure.

Curious and adventurous by nature, Nikita thrives on exploring the outdoors, trying new things, and learning about the world around her. She brings that same energy into her training, blending structure with fun so every dog leaves a little smarter and a lot happier. Guided by her belief that you get what you put in, she focuses on building trust, fostering growth, and creating lasting connections with every dog and every person she works with.

Service Areas

We proudly serve the following areas in Madison.

Cities

  • Edgerton
  • Fitchburg
  • Middleton
  • Monona
  • Stoughton
  • Sun Prairie
  • Verona
  • Belleville
  • Cross Plains
  • Dane
  • Deerfield
  • DeForest
  • Maple Bluff
  • Marshall
  • Mazomanie
  • McFarland
  • Mount Horeb
  • Oregon
  • Rockdale
  • Shorewood Hills
  • Waunakee

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