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Local Dog Training Experts In Keyport, NJ
Sit Means Sit Dog Training of Ocean County is your Nationally Acclaimed Local Expert in Basic Obedience, off-leash control, Anxiety, and Aggression.
At Sit Means Sit Dog Training, near Keyport, NJ, we believe there is a special bond between a dog and their owner. That is why we strive to strengthen that relationship through comprehensive dog training. Based out of our Ocean County facility, our professional team of trainers has over 20 years of dog training experience and is equipped with the latest and most successful training methods and strategies to help your canine companion reach their full potential. Simply put, we love to train dogs!
We serve the Keyport area by offering in-home evaluations so that we work together to create a customized training plan.
No matter their breed, size, habits, or personality, we tailor our programs and training methods to your dog’s specific needs. At your initial consultation, you get to meet an expert dog trainer to determine the best program for your dog’s unique needs. These programs might range from building a positive foundation for your puppy, learning to control unruly behavior from your adolescent dog, or breaking unwanted behavior from your adult dog.
Basically, our sessions will be tailored to whatever stage you and your dog are at in your training journey!
Whatever program you choose, count on the team of professional trainers to build a trusting relationship with your pup. It’s our goal to help your furry friend build the confidence they need to become their best self, leading to a happier and healthier pup overall.
If you would want a relationship built on trust with your dog, let us be the team to help you! Please call our business, or visit the link below to schedule your free consultation today!
We are now offering in-home evaluations to work together to create a customized training plan.
Dog Training Classes
Any Dog Any Age Any Problem
Puppy Management
We want to ensure you and your new puppy start your relationship on the right path. Our Puppy Management program will help you build a strong foundation in obedience and socialization during the first 16 weeks of your pup’s life. Our dog trainers understand that this is the time of a puppy’s life that is most crucial for socialization and building good behaviors.
Through positive reinforcement and age-appropriate training, you will teach your puppy how to grow into a well-behaved adult. With your dog trainer’s guidance, learn how to manage hyper puppies; whether they are pulling on the leash or chewing up your favorite shoes. Your puppy will grow up in our program and learn the foundations of being a well-behaved and good pooch!
Benefits of Puppy Management:
- Give your new puppy the perfect start through obedience training and guiding them onto a path that leads to a happy and confident lifestyle.
- Catch unwanted behaviors like aggression or reactivity early and work with your trainer to change the behavior before it gets out of control.
Dog Training Day Care
Unlike our regular Doggy Day Care, your pup will be trained all day in the Day Train program by our team of professional trainers. Drop them off in the morning, and at pick-up, your dog trainer will meet with you to go over what your dog learned that day and any specific commands, techniques, and tools used. While at work, your dog will attend day training once a week for one week, three weeks, four weeks, or our 8-week diamond program.
By attending Day Training Day Care, your dog will benefit by building on behaviors week by week and going home to practice with you. Day Training tends to be more effective than a “board and train” program because your dog comes home daily to practice and strengthen their new skills. During the last week, your dog trainer will have a private session with you. If you’re unhappy with the results, the trainers at our Ocean County Location will provide additional classes at no charge until you are happy with your dog’s behavior.
Want to take your training beyond basic obedience and manners but don’t have time at the house? Drop your dog off to learn agility, tricks, or even service dog behaviors!
This is the perfect option for:
- Pet parents who work full-time
- Owners who want their dog home with them every night
- Dogs who need a little extra help with problem behaviors
(*Under some pet insurance policies, behavior training might be covered. Check with your provider!)
Dog Boarding & Training in Keyport, NJ
Whether you are going on vacation or feel your pup might need extra attention for problematic behavior issues, our trainers in the Keyport area can help tailor a special Board and Train session.
For up to 12 days (customize your plan or anything from 3-12 days at a time!), your dog gets to stay with our team of dedicated trainers who will work on foundations, unwanted behaviors, and consistency every day and night. When you pick up your dog, you will get a private one-on-one lesson so you can effectively apply the skills, methods, and techniques your dog has learned. Build on the skills by continuing your dog’s learning experience in our group training lessons after their Board and Train Progam is complete.
Reservations for Board and Train can fill up quickly, so please make your booking in advance. Whether you have a trip planned or your dog needs extra training help, contact our Ocean County team for Board and Training as soon as possible! Your dog will learn new skills while in the excellent care of our trainers.
This is a great option if you:
- Are a pet parent planning a vacation
- Have a busy work schedule
- Want your dog to have more consistent training
(*Under some pet insurance policies, behavior training might be covered. Check with your provider!)
Private Dog Training near Keyport, NJ
**Existing Clients Only
For those pooches already enrolled in our Day Train Program, Private Dog Training is the answer to those who might need a little extra support in the training experience. Our trainers want to help integrate owners into their dog’s training journey!
During Private Dog Training sessions, our professional trainers will guide you on reinforcing all the skills your dog has been learning, building their confidence and good behaviors.
Before you know it, you will be at a local Keyport cafe with your well-socialized dog lying politely under the table!
Group Lessons
**Existing Clients Only
Once your dog has completed the Day Train program, our trainers invite you to join Group Lessons! An owner and their dog are invited to showcase their dog’s ability to navigate real-world situations under the guidance of our professional trainers.
Each week your dog participated in the Day Train Program is equivalent to a certain number of group classes. Your dog will navigate distractions and maybe even make new friends at our facility and beyond. Talk to your trainer to learn what kind of adventures your dog will get to go on in Keyport and all around New Jersey.
Dog Trainers & Staff
Professional trainers. Attentive friendly staff.
With over 20 years of dog training experience, I have had the pleasure of working and training with some of the top dog trainers and dog handlers both nationally and internationally.
Some of my recent accomplishments include providing Sport Dog and Protection Dog seminars, Obedience Classes, general dog in-services and training for specialized protection dog groups. I also am a Dog Sport Club Training Director and Instructor.
In addition to providing education and training services, I continue to attend countless training seminars and continuing education hours to include some of the most recent and up to date training techniques in the pet/dog industry. I also have my Dog First Aid/CPR certification, updated yearly.
My passion for training dogs has taken me to multiple Sport Dog competitions from AKC Obedience to Protection Sport Association (PSA). In the last few years with my dog ‘Rocky”, we have accomplished some of the highest levels of recognition in the Dog Sport world. Achieving multiple Regional and National Championships. This included 2015 PSA Level3 USA National Champion, 2016 PSA Level3 USA Highest scoring team of the year, 2017 PSA Level3 USA Regional Champion, 2017 PSA Level3 USA National Champion, 2018 PSA Level3 USA Regional Champion, 2019 PSA Level3 Canadian National Champion.
Throughout all my years of training I have learned the greatest enjoyment for me is being able to help and give others the ability to communicate with their dogs, creating a long lasting relationship. I truly feel blessed to be able to give back to the community by showcasing Sit Means Sit training as a smarter, faster and more reliable form of training to all.
While training dogs is my passion, I also have 6 dogs in my own”pack” at home including 4 Malinois, 1 German Shepherd, and the boss of the house, our rescue dog “Star”.
Service Areas
We proudly serve the following areas in Ocean County.
Cities
- Coltsneck
- Toms River
- Allenhurst
- Keyport
- Middle Township
- Wall
- Stafford Township
- Manchester Township
- Lakehurst
- Brick Township
- Howell Township
- Lakewood
- Asbury Park
- Long Branch
- Freehold
- Holmdel
- Hazlet
- Malboro
- Bayville
- Beachwood
- Berkeley Township
- Deal
- Fair Haven
- Howell Township
- Island Heights
- Lanoka Harbor
- Manahawkin
- Ocean Gate
- Point Pleasant
- Rumson
- Sea Girt
- Ocean County
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Arlo On Day 3 (Day Train Program)
Dog Owners Reviews
We love customers and their dogs. They love us.
Honestly the best decision I made was having my dog trained through Sit Means Sit. The price is totally worth the investment you will receive for years to come! My dog started at 6 months old and after the 6 weeks the results are amazing! The staff is knowledgeable, friendly, and supportive. Sit Means Sit…
We took our 4 year old lab Buster to Sit means Sit for some manners! He was a great dog but needed some manners when he was out and about! Our goal was to be able to bring Buster out with us to be part of our family! Buster started as a board and train…
AMAZING! Ray, and all of the amazing trainers, at Sit Means Sit have helped my boyfriend and I to properly train and understand our newly adopted adult Pitbull. Not only do they teach your dog and target specific concerns you may have, they also teach you how to properly communicate with your dog. We can…
I cannot say enough good things about Ray and the whole team at Sit Means Sit! I was in a tough season with my dog and everyone there was so amazing and actually helped me manage my dog in a way that is easy to understand and fun for myself and my dog to learn….