This page is for paid clients of Sit Means Sit Dog Training – Middle Tennessee that have been cleared to come to group class.
Classes are offered on the following days & times:
- Mondays: 6pm – 7pm
**Group Class sign up starts on Saturday’s at 10AM for the upcoming Monday**
You must register for class on Gingr by following the instructions below.
- Log in to the customer portal: Click Here
- Click the My Reservations Tab on the top action bar.
- Select Request Services. Then, select the Group Class request option from the pop-up.
- Select the Current Classes.
- Select your pet and click the Request Enrollment button.
- Once enrolled, a success message will appear.
Don’t forget to join the client group class Facebook page (SMS MDTN – Client Group Class) to get group class updates!
Group Class Schedule
This list is subject to change and is provided for informational purposes only.
| Week of | Group Class Focus |
| Monday, December 19, 2022 | Potpourri |
| Sunday, December 26, 2022 | No Group Class |
| Monday, January 2, 2023 | No Group Class |
| Monday, January 9, 2023 | Relay Race |
| Monday, January 16, 2023 | No Group Class |
| Monday, January 23, 2023 | AMRAP |
| Monday, January 30, 2023 | Pack Walk |
| Monday, February 6, 2023 | Country Line Dancing |
| Monday, February 13, 2023 | Silent Group Class |
| Monday, February 20, 2023 | No Group Class |
| Monday, February 27, 2023 | Darts for Dogs |
| Monday, March 6, 2023 | Leash Management |
| Monday, March 13, 2023 | Musical Place Boards |
| Monday, March 20, 2023 | Pac Man |
| Monday, March 27, 2023 | Pack Walk |
| Monday, April 3, 2023 | Pack Walk |
| Monday, April 10, 2023 | No Group Class |
| Monday, April 17, 2023 | Pack Walk |
| Monday, April 24, 2023 | Potpourri |
| Monday, May 1, 2023 | Relay Race |
| Monday, May 8, 2023 | Short Recall |
| Monday, May 15, 2023 | Pack Walk |
| Monday, May 22, 2023 | Country Line Dancing |
| Monday, May 29, 2023 | No Group Class |
| Monday, June 5, 2023 | Pack Walk |
| Monday, June 12, 2023 | Silent Group Class |
| Monday, June 19, 2023 | No Group Class |
| Monday, June 26, 2023 | Darts for Dogs |
| Monday, July 3, 2023 | No Group Class |
| Monday, July 10, 2023 | Musical Place boards |
| Monday, July 17, 2023 | Country Line Dancing |
| Monday, July 24, 2023 | Pac Man |
| Monday, July 31, 2023 | Pack Walk |
| Monday, August 7, 2023 | Relay Race |
| Monday, August 14, 2023 | Short Recall |
| Monday, August 21, 2023 | Silent Group Class |
| Monday, August 28, 2023 | Tic Tac Toe |
| Monday, September 4, 2023 | No Group Class |
| Monday September 11, 2023 | Pack Walk |
| Monday, September 18, 2023 | Pack Walk |
| Monday, September 25, 2023 | Pack Walk |
| Monday, October 2, 2023 | Scavenger Hunt |
| Monday , October 9, 2023 | No Group Class |
| Monday, October 16, 2023 | AMRAP |
| Monday, October 23, 2023 | Pack Walk |
| Monday, October 30, 2023 | Country Line Dancing |
| Monday, November 6, 2023 | Musical Placeboards |
| Monday, November 13, 2023 | Silent Group Class |
| Monday, November 20, 2023 | Relay Race |
| Monday, November 27, 2023 | Leash Management |
| Monday, December 4, 2023 | Pack Walk |
| Monday, December 11, 2023 | Potpourri |
| Monday, December 18, 2023 | Darts for Dogs |
| Monday, December 25, 2023 | No Group Class |
| Monday, January 1, 2024 | No Group Class |
Group Class Description
Below is more information on the classes listed above.
| AMRAP | We will have obstacle items set up around the facility with the idea being to get around as many of them as possible. Prepare for lots of “sits”and “weaving”. |
| Box Drill | All dogs will be put in a box formation around the room and given a number. Trainers will randomly call out numbers and those handlers will move to a designated area. Today we’re focusing on being able to keep control with lots of movement while in close quarters with other dogs. |
| Country Line Dancing | Are you ready to tire out your pup with little movement and lots of focus? If so, this class is for you! The class is designed to have your dog control their sit and turns in a chaotic environment as the class does some country line dancing. |
| Crazy Weave | Random objects will be placed around the facility and dogs are “placed” on each of them. The rest of the class forms a line and makes up their own weave through the “placed” dogs. This class is designed to have your dog control their sit or down in a chaotic environment. |
| Crosstown Traffic | This class will have your dog calmly walking past many dogs in a few formats. Dogs will be placed on place boards and one dog will walk by all the dogs. Upon reaching end, all dogs will advance one spot. Dogs may also be placed on 2 sides of the room, your dog placed at one end and then you’ll move away and call your dog to you. This is a great way to see how far your dog can confidently walk past other dogs on their own (from a few feet to then entire length). |
| Darts for Dogs | No worries, there are no darts. A giant “dart board” will be outlined on the center of the facility floor. Handlers will “sit” their dogs on one end of the dart board, the handler will walk to the other side of the room, then call their dog. Mid-travel, the goal is to tell your dog to “sit” as close to the center of the bullseye as possible. This class is focused on sitting dogs at a distance. |
| Leash Management | Can you walk with your dog while holding a spoon with a golf ball on it… and not allowing it to fall off? Join us for a leash management class where we will focus on keeping a loose leash with arms at our side and the dogs in a “heel”. Bring a 6′ leash (no long leads or retractable leashes). |
| Musical Placeboards | Placeboards will be set up around the room and dogs start off on “place”. Just like musical chairs, when the music stops all dogs go to a placeboard and perform a task. The last person to complete the task is out. Those no longer in the running will continue the tasks on the outside of the musical placeboard circle. |
| Pac Man | Fun an interactive, just like you remember from the 80’s! This class is designed to help you with control and movement without relying on the use of your leash. Don’t worry, you’ll still be able to use your leash! |
| Pinwheel | Placeboards will be set up in an “X” figuration. All dogs will start on a placeboard and become a “spoke” of the pinwheel. Each “spoke” of the pinwheel is a team and will be challenged to move from one “spoke” to another while maintaining a straight line. Those closest to the center will walk really slow while those at the end of the line will have to walk really fast in order for the line to stay straight. |
| Place for Points | There will be several different objects set up to “place” your dog on. Lots of different objects . . . from short to tall, and even some that move. So get your dog ready – start practicing your “place” command on as many objects as possible and join us for some friendly competition. |
| Potpourri | This is collection of short exercises. We may do some, all, or just a portion of the following: Figure 8’s, Shuttle runs, Duck duck goose, rock/paper/scissors, hot potato, red light/green light, sally up and down, etc. |
| Relay Race | Everyone will be divided into teams. This class will focus on working within a team and improving commands such as “come”, “sit’, and “place”. Come join us for some competitive fun! |
| Short Recall | Multiple lines of place boards will be offset from each other. 1 dog will walk down the center of the line as they pass the other dogs. Everyone will shift place boards diagonally across/behind the passing dog. |
| Silent Group Class | Minimal talking will be allowed during the entire class. Handlers will focus on using body language and consistency to get their dog to perform the task instead of a lot of talking. |
| Tic Tac Toe | Today’s class is based on the standard tic-tac-toe game with a board being set up on the facility floor. The group will be divided into two groups – one team will “sit” their dogs (X’s) and one team will “down” their dog (O’s). To win, you must get 3 dogs on your team in a row. If your dog breaks their command, they must fix the command and then exit the board. The next round will begin. |
| Trail Walk | Dress for the weather as we hope to do a trail walk. However, if inclement weather is upon us, the trainer will decide an inside class. |
| Waiting at the Vet | Chairs will be set up around the room with typical vet distractions occurring. This class is designed to teach handlers on how to have their dogs sit politely while waiting for their appointment. |