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Sit Means Sit Dog Training Arcola provides professional dog and puppy obedience training in Minneapolis and surrounding Twin Cities areas. When you want your dog to be a by-your-side companion, you need us!
Our mission at Sit Means Sit is to share our knowledge of industry-proven behavior training so you can enjoy a happy, obedient, and confident pet dog!
Our team specializes in off-leash training techniques and transforming your dog into a lifelong companion who can go anywhere with you. Whether you need help with puppy training or deal with serious behavioral issues, we have a dog trainer that will fit your specific needs and goals!
Experience dog obedience training that works! Whether you have issues with loose leash walking, counter surfing, or even dangerous aggression, our trainers will customize a training plan specific to your goals for your best friend. With our help, you will get the good dog of your dreams, a pet you can take anywhere.
Let us help build a foundation that starts with basic commands and develops into advanced obedience so your dog is healthy and happy, and you feel confident handling them anywhere. We want to give hope to clients struggling with their dog’s behavior so they don’t feel forced to re-home them. If you are unhappy with other training programs, it is time to give us a call at Sit Means Sit!
From our day training sessions to group training classes with a like-minded doggy community, there is a training program for you and your puppy or dog! Take a look at our training packages and contact us for a Free Consultation today!
Dog Training Classes
Any Dog Any Age Any Problem
Day Train
Looking for a dog training program similar to a board and train program but do not want to be away from your pup for several long overnights? Our Day Training Program offers busy pet parents the opportunity for customized training and excellent pet care with an easy drop-off program! Your dog will spend the whole day learning with an expert trainer, and you get to pick up a well-behaved pup at the end of the day! The Day Train package includes 3 full training days (Friday or Saturday, whichever works better for your busy schedule!)and 2 private lessons where we show you how to encourage your pet’s good behavior at home.
Benefits of Day Training with a Dog Trainer
- Advanced training for your dog without having to be boarded.
- Let us handle basic obedience training or serious behavioral issues so you don’t have to worry about your busy schedule.
- Dogs who have completed our Day Train program can join our doggy training community in group classes!
Is Day Train the right program for you and your dog? Contact us today for a free evaluation!
For puppies we recommend setting up for evaluation for ages 10-12 weeks of age. This allows you to get to know your dog and understanding your training needs better.
Private Lessons
Those looking for a more hands-on dog training experience might be interested in our Private Lessons! Our experienced trainers will develop a customized training plan for your dog and their specific needs and behavioral challenges. Those challenges include poor recall, over-excitement when friends visit your house, or serious problems like separation anxiety or aggression.
We strongly encourage our new owners looking for puppy training to talk to us about Private Lessons. Since puppies have not received all their vaccinations, we like doing one-on-one training sessions with our puppy clients. Utilizing positive reinforcement, our puppy training is focused on the basics and potty training until your new family member is ready to join us at the Day Training Program!
We want you to have the kind of dog you can trust to take on any hike, fun weekend cabin getaway, or to a brewery with friends. Discover new skills in private lessons that will keep your dog obedient and well-behaved for a lifetime of adventures!
Why choose Private Lessons?
- Be directly involved in your dog’s training journey
- Our trainers are flexible and will work around your schedule.
- Your dog will have a unique training plan to address specific concerns or behavioral problems.
- Your dog gets individualized care and training attention
Contact us today to get started!
For puppies we recommend setting up for evaluation for ages 10-12 weeks of age. This allows you to get to know your dog and understanding your training needs better.
Group Classes
After you and your dog have completed Day Training or Private Lessons, the Sit Means Sit trainers are excited to invite you to join our Group Classes! Held with other dogs and their people, this gives you the chance to improve your dog’s training education, and socialization. In Group Classes, gain confidence in handling your dog amidst new distractions with the guidance of an expert dog trainer.
Advantages of Group Dog Training
- Your dog will learn to obey despite new distractions and environments
- Gain confidence in your dog training skills.
- A trainer will keep the environment safe and fun for all students and their pups.
- Make new friends in a community of people who want the best for their dogs!
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For puppies we recommend setting up for evaluation for ages 10-12 weeks of age. This allows you to get to know your dog and understanding your training needs better.
Dog Trainers & Staff
Professional trainers. Attentive friendly staff.
With over two decades of experience in professional animal training, I bring a wealth of knowledge and expertise to help you and your furry companion build a strong bond and develop positive behaviors. Prior to my career as a trainer, I served as a handler in the military, where I honed my skills in obedience training and behavior modification.
I am dedicated to providing personalized training programs tailored to the unique needs of each individual and their human counterpart. Let me help you create a happy and harmonious relationship with your loyal friend.
Since Sit Means Sit opened its doors in 2008, I’ve been a part of the team. A profound love for canines has always been in my heart, and witnessing the remarkable transformations facilitated by Sit Means Sit solidified my desire to contribute. At home, I share my life with two remarkable companions: Bella, a Doberman, and Rufus, an American pitbull.
As your initial point of contact when reaching out to Sit Means Sit, I’m proud to hold certification as an AKC evaluator. My primary objective is to equip both you and your furry friend with the guidance and assurance necessary for a fulfilling life together!
Service Areas
We proudly serve the following areas in Twin Cities.
Counties
- Anoka County
- Dakota County
- Hennepin County
- Ramsey County
- Washington County
Cities
- Andover
- Anoka
- Bloomington
- Brooklyn Park
- Carnelian Junction
- Centerville
- Circle Pines
- Coon Rapids
- Dayton
- Dellwood
- Eagan
- Edina
- Eden Prairie
- Falcon Heights
- Grant
- Golden Valley
- Hugo
- Lauderdale
- Lake Elmo
- Lino Lakes
- Lilydale
- Little Canada
- Mahtomedi
- Maplewood
- Maple Grove
- Mendota Heights
- Minneapolis
- North Oaks
- Oak Park Heights
- Pine Springs
- Ramsey
- Roseville
- Saint Anthony
- Saint Paul
- Shoreview
- Siegel
- Spring Lake Park
- Stillwater
- Sunfish Lake
- Vadnais Heights
- White Bear Lake
- Withrow
- Woodbury
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Dog Owners Reviews
We love customers and their dogs. They love us.
We’re very happy with the results so far. He’s a changed dog and we are changed owners enjoying our dog so much more.
Marley learns so much here. Every time I have a question or new thing that I would like him to learn all the staff is right there with all the information that you would need. From basic obedience to walking on a treadmill. Recommend them to anyone that is looking to get a new dog…
I adopted my foster and she was pretty dog reactive. I found sit means sit and Pat and Ryan did an amazing job with Mella and I had my hesitations but I can say after 3 months of group class I can now walk Mella past other dogs barking and all she does is cry…
We’ve seen such a change in our rescue dog since we first came to Sit Means Sit in Spring Lake Park. He used to be skittish and scared of strange things (like wood floors and water bowls). We just took him on a big adventure out west for the second year in a row, and…