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Dog Training Experts In Anoka, MN
Sit Means Sit Dog Training provides professional dog and puppy obedience training in Minneapolis and surrounding Twin Cities areas.
At Sit Means Sit our goal is to help owners and their dogs better understand each other through comprehensive obedience training. With customized dog and puppy training plans, our expert trainers are there for the Minnesota pet parent who wants an obedient, happy, and confident dog.
If it’s your dream to have a well-mannered dog that is a family member, we are the trainers to help you start your training journey. Specializing in off-leash dog obedience training and behavioral issues, our professional team can handle any problem and is confident working with all dog breeds.
Whether it’s chewing your shoes or severe separation anxiety, no problem is too difficult for our dog trainers to handle. Find a dog trainer who will listen to your specific goals, teaching you how to effectively communicate with your dog and create a long-lasting relationship based on confidence and trust. Start with us from the beginning with puppy training, or join us for adult obedience training classes if you are struggling with certain behaviors. We will help you train a completely different dog that will be a member of your family, not a source of frustration or embarrassment when dog walking.
So if you want a trainer who will listen to your goals and has the knowledge and skills to help your dog, please contact us for a Free Training Consultation!
Dog Training Classes
Any Dog Any Age Any Problem
Day Train
Day Training sessions are the perfect solution for a busy pet parent who wants all-day beginner obedience or advanced training for their pup but doesn’t want to leave them overnight at a board-and-train program. The Day Train Package includes 3 full days of drop-off training where your dog gets to work with one of our professional trainers all day, plus 2 private lessons. At pick-up, meet with your trainer in a group class to learn what commands your dog was taught so you can reinforce those behaviors at home!
Benefits of Day Training with a Trainer
- You’ll have a well-mannered dog with advanced obedience training without a board and train program.
- From puppy training to serious behavior problems, we take care of training so you don’t have to take time away from your busy schedule.
- When your pup has graduated from the Day Train program, join us in Group Classes to fine-tune your dog’s training skills.
Think our Day Train Program is right 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
For a truly customized dog training approach where a dog trainer will spend one-on-one sessions working directly with you and your dog, check out our Private Lessons! Begin training your dog with a private trainer who will build a training plan to help your dog regardless of their particular behavioral challenges. From aggression to leash pulling to barking, our goal is to go beyond beginner obedience and create a family member who can go on any adventure! You deserve a dog that will spend the whole day on the boat before hanging out in line at your favorite ice cream shop.
Private lessons are the perfect way to introduce your puppy to beginner obedience. Since they are not fully vaccinated, you will have one-on-one sessions with a dog trainer. Our goal is to prepare your puppy for Day Training with basic manners, positive reinforcement, and potty training tips.
Begin your puppy training journey with us at Sit Happens so you will have the tools and knowledge to for a lifetime of good behavior and doggy adventures!
Why choose Private Lessons?
- Take a hands-on approach to your dog training experience.
- We work around your schedule, so perfect for the busy pet parent.
- Without the distraction of other dogs, a dog trainer will focus on you and your dog’s individualized training goals.
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
To fine-tune the obedience training skills your dog has learned in their Day Training Program or private lessons, we would love to invite you to our Group Classes! Learn to control your pup with the added distractions of new people and dogs. With the help of one of our dog trainers, your dog will learn how to obey in unique environments and work on their socialization skills.
Advantages of Group Dog Training
- Have a well-mannered dog who can obey in any environment and around any distraction
- Fine-tune your dog’s obedience training skills
- Work with a trainer in a positive, safe setting to learn new things
- Make some new friends who also love training 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…