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Protect Your Dog from Overheating

Summer can mean fun outdoor activities for our dogs and us. From walks in the park to playing on beaches, there is so much to do. Summer can also be a dangerous time for dogs. With high temperatures, it can be really easy for dogs to overheat and it can be deadly. Here are some…

Dog Friendly Beaches & Parks Near Naples

Naples is known for being extremely dog-friendly. Since most dog owners love to spend time outdoors with their pups, finding great spots that are dog friendly is very important. Here are some beaches and parks near Naples that you and your dog can enjoy! Dog Beach Address: 8800 Estero Boulevard Fort Meyers, FL Also known…

Breaking the Barking Habit

While barking can be helpful if there is an intruder in your home, it can also be irritating. Barking is completely normal behavior for dogs, but it can be helpful to teach your pup to not bark at everything. Here are some tips on what to do to break the barking habit! Contact Your Vet…

The Best Way to Brush Your Dog’s Teeth

While we think about our dental health every day, we sometimes forget about our dogs! While dogs are less prone to cavities, they still can develop problems like plaque buildup and gingivitis. Canine dental problems can lead to other problems, such as heart, liver, and kidney disease, so it is important to take care of…

Fun Water Sports for Your Dog

With the weather heating up, heading to the water with your dog can be a great way to cool off. Whether you’re going to a lake, the ocean, or just the pool, water games can be a great form of exercise and fun for your dog! For those pups that can swim, here are some…

How to Keep Your Pup Safe During a Hurricane

Hurricane season is just around the corner for Southwest Florida. We want to make sure all of our loving pet owners are taking the proper precautions for their four-legged family members. Hurricanes are just as startling to your pets as they are to you. It’s important to make sure they feel secure and comfortable during…

Employment for Dogs

Is your dog in need of something to do? Check out these awesome jobs your dog could potentially do. Therapy Dogs Therapy dogs job is to make people feel better. They commonly are used in hospitals, classrooms, nursing homes, and in disaster relief areas. Therapy dogs use physical contact to comfort people. It takes a gentle…

Reasons Why Adopting a Pet Is Better than Buying

Should you adopt a dog or buy one from a breeder? This is typically the first question asked before committing to a new four-legged family member. Here at Sit Means Sit, we want to encourage pet lovers everywhere to adopt. According to the ASPCA, 7.6 million animals enter shelters nationwide and 2.7 million of them…

Is it Weird That My Dog Eats Like This?

Dogs have extremely strange behavior and it can be hard for us to explain. Most of our four-legged family members eating habits come from their ancestors and it’s easy for us to say that it’s just in their nature. In the past, dogs have had to fight for their food and/or hide it from their…

6 Tips to Housebreaking

Housebreaking your new four-legged family member can be one of the more difficult sides to training your pup. It requires a lot of patience and consistently. We came up with a list of steps below to guide you along the way. At such a young age, dogs have to have routine. It teaches them that…

How to Solve Unwanted Chewing

One morning you wake up to find that your precious new pup has chewed up his own bed and your favorite pair of shoes. It’s not something out of the ordinary for them to do. Puppies use chewing as a tool to explore the world around them and to relieve their pain when they are…

How to Puppy Proof Your Home

Bringing a new puppy home is very exciting, especially for first time pet owners. We all know that raising a dog isn’t always just cuddles and fun. It’s a huge responsibility and its important to make sure your house is fully puppy proofed before welcoming the newest furry addition to your family. We came up…

Welcome to Sit Means Sit of SW Florida!

Sit Means Sit of Southwest Florida is proud to announce the launch of our shiny new website. It’s awesome! Check out our home page to learn more about our dog training programs, service areas, and trainers. See our work in action by watching a few videos on “Sit”Tube and hear what our customers have to…