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Southern Colorado Dog Training Experts

Sit Means Sit Pueblo provides professional dog training in Pueblo, Cañon City, and surrounding Southern Colorado areas.

Welcome to Sit Means Sit Pueblo Co. Are you ready to improve your relationship with your dog?

We offer a lifestyle where you and your dog can share great times together. We offer a FREE consultation to show you the quality of our program. Most of our training programs are unlimited for the lifetime of your dog.

Would you like to be able to take your dog anywhere with confidence, on or off leash? Play with your dog in the Bark Park with out fear of having an out of control dog? Walk along the River Walk with your dog with confidence? Call 719-647-7297 or email us today for a FREE demonstration and we’ll show you how it can be done.

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About Sit Means Sit Dog Training

Dog Training Programs

Any Dog Any Age Any Problem

15 Day Board & Train

Your dog will spend 15 days with us, while having extended time with our trainers. This program is ideal for anybody short on time or struggling with the patience of training your dog. Our trainers complete 80% of the work implementing obedience training. They will learn various social skills while going on public outings during their time with our team of professionals. This program will allow your dog to have the freedom of living a happy, confident, & obedient lifestyle. After completion of the private sessions, you and your dog can participate in 2 years of follow up lessons & 1 year of group training. 

What you can expect from this program:

  • Come on command
  • Wait by the door
  • Car manners
  • No chewing, digging, jumping or play biting
  • Boundaries
  • Sit next to you & at a distance
  • Down next to you & at a distance
  • Off the furniture
  • Quiet on command
  • Place
  • Heel

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10 Day Board & Train

Your dog will spend 10 days with us, while having extensive time with our trainers. This program is ideal for anybody who might need some extra support to perfect their dog’s skillset.  The 10 Day program is results based to provide your dog a strong understanding of commands and repetitions for success. Our team of professionals will immerse your dog in learning skills necessary to live their best life! This program will incorporate our professionals, but include your participation. After completion of the private sessions, you and your dog can participate in 1 year of follow up lessons & 1 year of group training.

What you can expect from this program:

  • Come on command
  • Wait by the door
  • Car manners
  • No chewing, digging, jumping or play biting
  • Boundaries
  • Sit next to you 
  • Down next to you 
  • Off the furniture
  • Quiet on command
  • Place
  • Heel

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Day Train Plus

Your dog will receive 3 days of training a week. You will participate in 3 evening lessons, the 1st, 3rd, & 6th, day of training. This program allows you to participate in your dog’s success, with extra support from the trainers. We will coach you and your dog together as a team. Our staff will include outings to perfect your dog’s social skills. After the program completion you will receive 6 months of follow up lessons & 1 year of group training. 

What you can expect from this program:

  • Come on command
  • Wait by the door
  • Car manners
  • No chewing, digging, jumping or play biting
  • Boundaries
  • Sit next to you 
  • Down next to you 
  • Off the furniture
  • Quiet on command
  • Place
  • Heel

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Day Train

Your dog will receive 3 days of training, once a week for 3 weeks. You and your dog will receive 3 sessions with our trainers at the completion of the training day. The Day Train promotes teamwork with your “dog partner”. This program offers 3 months of follow up lessons & 6 months group training.

What you can expect from this program.

  • Come on command
  • Wait by the door
  • Car manners
  • No chewing, digging, jumping or play biting
  • Boundaries
  • Sit next to you 
  • Down next to you 
  • Off the furniture
  • Quiet on command
  • Place
  • Heel

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Ultimate

This program is a great jumpstart to your dog’s happy, confident, & obedient lifestyle. This program includes 3 private start up lessons for you and your dog, as well as 3 months of group training. 

What you can expect from this program:

  • Come on command
  • Wait by the door
  • Car manners
  • No chewing, digging, jumping or play biting
  • Boundaries
  • Sit next to you 
  • Down next to you 
  • Off the furniture
  • Quiet on command
  • Place
  • Heel

Interested in learning more about our Ultimate Training Program? Contact us today for a free evaluation!

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FAQs

Get answers to some of our most commonly asked questions:

Each of our training programs is custom tailored to the specific situation. There are a number of factors that we evaluate prior to building a training package for you such as your dog’s age, temperament, previous training, as well as the desired goals of the owner. What will work for one dog and owner, won’t necessarily fit well with another. Because of these factors, we offer a free demonstration & consultation as an opportunity to meet with your family as well as your dog to gain insight into the unique circumstances that affect your dog’s training. During the demonstration we will evaluate the factors and develop a training plan for your dog and family. From the training plan we will be able to give you an accurate idea of cost to accomplish your goals. There is no cost or obligation associated with the free demonstration.

Sit Means Sit uses a variety of training methods and tools to achieve the goals of the customer and their dog.

The Sit Means Sit mission:

Revolutionizing the quality of life with happy, obedient, and confident dogs.

With this mission in-mind, we customize our training approach to meet with our customer's personality as well as what will result in the best possible training experience for both dog and owner. As you view our portfolio of dog training videos, we hope that you will pay close attention to the attitude of all the dogs trained by Sit Means Sit. We pride ourselves on being able to maintain a happy and relaxed attitude in our dogs.

Sit Means Sit specializes in a diversified approach to dog training. We use an attention-based dog training system developed by Founder and CEO, Fred Hassen. This approach utilizes a variety of training tools to enable our trainers to gain the dog’s attention even in distracting situations. One of the tools that we use often in our training program is our customized Sit Means Sit Collar (remote electronic dog training collar). The reason we choose to utilize technology in our training is obvious when you understand the advantages that technology allows us.

Firstly, Sit Means Sit firmly believes in safe dog training. The technology we employ is 100% safe for dogs and humans. The Sit Means Sit Collar uses state of the art digital technology to control the output from the collar to prevent it from harming your dog. The technology that is utilized in the construction of our collar is similar technology to “electronic muscle stimulators” and “TENS” units. You may be familiar with the use of these devices in the medical field (they are very common in the Chiropractic and Physical Therapy fields) or perhaps you’ve seen devices advertised on TV as “electronic muscle massagers”. These devices essentially use low-level, adjustable electronic stimulation to creating muscle contractions. In the medical field, they are used as tools to help alleviate pain, promote blood circulation and encourage healing.

In the dog training field, specifically Sit Means Sit, remote dog training collars are used as a tool to provide a remote controlled cue. The cue is designed to neither cause pain nor to disrupt the dog’s emotional state, but rather to function as an adjustable “tap”. The approach used by Sit Means Sit trainers is to treat the “tap” from the collar as a cue for the dog to pay attention. This is no different than tapping a person on the shoulder to gain their attention. The goal of tapping them on the shoulder is not to hurt them or cause emotional distress, but rather to let them know that you want to communicate something to them.

The “tap” delivered from the Sit Means Sit Collar is a highly adjustable sensation that can be set to levels that are often imperceptible to people. Obviously this adjustability is necessary because some dogs are sensitive, while others are quite tough. There is no way to determine what levels your dog will respond to until you begin to train them with a collar. Another reason why the collars are so adjustable is because distractions from the environment are never consistent. Relate this to training with a treat. How many times will that treat work perfectly indoors, but fails to maintain your dog’s attention when a cat is running by. Sit Means Sit has found that dogs can be taught to pay attention around extreme distractions very effectively.

During the fundamental Sit Means Sit training, the dogs and handlers are taught how to condition their dog to the collar in a constructive and positive manner. By adjusting the level of the collar appropriately for the dog and the situation, as well as linking the tap from the collar with an item of high value, we can effectively teach the dog that the “tap” from the collar is related to something of value. This approach to fundamentals allows for a smooth transition into distraction training and off leash control through attention to command.

You can relate the advantages that a Sit Means Sit Collar can provide you in dog training with the advantages that a state-of-the-art smartphone provides you. Cell phones these days are no longer just phones, but mini-computers with built-in cameras, internet access and applications. These tools enhance our communication with others, allow for a diversified means of gathering and sharing information as well it’s just flat out cool what can be done with them, provided you have the knowledge. You can still choose to use you old-fashioned wall-mount telephone in your kitchen if you like, but now you’re restricted to the the length of the cord, and it’s not exactly easy to send photos to your in-laws using that wall-mount phone. Effectively limiting what you can do while you’re talking on the phone. There’s nothing wrong with doing things that way, it’s just limiting. This same relationship can also be said of using a leash to train your dog. It’s just limiting. With a smartphone you can do it all from the convenience of wherever you want.

Building on the premise of safety, the use of a remote controlled cue allows for greater freedom of communication, and in turn more efficient training through the enhancement of near-instantaneous timing. Being able to re-direct your dog’s energy or attention while he is at a distance from you greatly enhances the reliability you can achieve in a short period of time. It's also allows for you to communicate with your dog without confrontation from yelling. Also, the uniqueness of the Sit Means Sit approach stands head and shoulders above other technology-based dog training systems because of our ability to establish a neutral communication system allowing for unprecedented problem solving abilities, and through our enhanced communication skills a truly politically correct training approach. We invite you to view our training first-hand by contacting us for a free demonstration with a local trainer.

Training with a remote dog training collar like the Sit Means Sit dog training collar is really no different than training your dog with a leash or with treats. Reinforcement in any form is a required and necessary part of your dog’s life. Even after they are trained, it will still be necessary to maintain your rules and boundaries. This is really no different than we encounter with people learning to drive a car. Obtaining your driver’s license only shows that you understand the rules of the road, and have demonstrated your ability to operate a car safely. It does not guarantee that you will stop at every stop sign, and drive the speed limit all the time. Obviously there are a lot of factors that change as you drive, and some drivers are more honest than others. The bottom line however is that there are police officers responsible for maintaining the law and enforcing the rules that we have agreed to.

When looking at dog training from this standpoint, it easy to see how reinforcement of rules will be inevitable at some point. Every dog is different though, and some dogs require more or less reinforcement than others.

The good news is that proper and thorough training will result in your dog being more reliable even without training equipment or training ‘aids’ as we call them. Training your dog to be reliable without a Sit Means Sit dog training collar on is a matter of transferring attention through conditioning. There are three broad phases of training that you will encounter as you train your dog. Sticking with the your training and reinforcing your rules consistently over a long enough period of time will get your dog as reliable as they can be. The phases of training are as follows:

Phase 1: The Teaching/Control Phase ~ 6-12+ weeks

During phase one, the goal is to achieve control over your dog, teach them the rules, boundaries and desired behaviors you want. It also the time to teach the dog to pay attention and perform these commands around distractions. This phase lasts between 6-12 weeks on average, however in certain situations it may take longer to gain the reliability needed before moving on to phase two. Once your dog is capable of performing commands quickly and reliably around a variety of distractions with minimal problem solving required, then your dog and you are ready to move on to phase two.

Phase 2: The Reinforcement Phase ~ 6-12+ weeks

During phase two, the goal is to begin phasing out your training aid (remote dog training collar). In phase one, we use the dog training collar on a regular basis to regain attention and maintain our rules. Now in phase two we begin to reduce our dependence on the dog training collar and introduce consistency via variable reinforcement. You may or may not need your dog training collar, but we want to teach the dog that you are still in control even if the perception of the dog is that you are not. This phase will last between 6 – 12 weeks on average, and will require you to stick with phase two for longer than average. It’s also not uncommon as dogs mature and age to have to revert back into phase one training again for several weeks depending on how your dog’s performance and behavior is. When your dog is capable of performing commands without the need for reinforcement for approximately 6 weeks, then your dog is very likely to be reliable without their training aid present. We are ultimately looking to have your dog learn how to filter our distractions entirely. When this is achieved, your dog is much less likely to act out in an unwanted manner because of distractions.

Phase 3: The Maintenance Phase ~ Ongoing

The third and final phase of training a dog is the maintenance phase. During this phase, you will likely be using your dog training collar or other dog training aid very little as your dog is capable of ignoring distraction. The catch however is that they are still capable of distraction (they are not robots). A smart trainer recognizes this and is ready to maintain their rules, commands and boundaries at anytime. It is not uncommon to have a dog who sense the lack of maintenance and begins to revert back in their behavior. The benefit of having done your dog training properly to begin with is that regression is easily minimized and dealt with by simply jumping back into training for a short time to remind the dog of the expectations.

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Trainers & Staff

Professional trainers. Attentive friendly staff.

Erin Baker

Erin BakerOwner

Erin is the proud owner of Sit Means Sit Pueblo as of October 2023. She has been part of Sit Means Sit Pueblo family since it was established in 2008. Erin has a variety of dogs at home, but her current business partner is her Belgian Malinois, Kane. She is also a registered nurse with a focus in cardiac care.

She has a passion for all types of animals, and has a small farm at home. With her free time she loves spending time with her husband and son, being outdoors, and exploring the many wonders that Colorado has to offer. Her favorite part of training is being able to improve quality of life for families and their dogs. As a company, our mission is to create an environment where you can go out and have FUN with your dog! Working with animals is a continual challenge and every day you learn something new! Erin also enjoys helping her team grow and pursue their passions within the company.

*Certified K-9 Caring Angels Therapy Dog Evaluator

*Certified Canine Good Citizen Evaluator

*Pro Pet Hero First Aid & CPR Certified

Kristen TenneyOffice Coordinator

Kristen was born in Jacksonville, FL and has spent her life traveling the country. She grew up in a military family and is now married with three children. Her family relocated to the Pueblo area in 2023. Kristen & her family are the proud owners of 4 dogs, the newest furry family member, pictured with her here is Aspen. Kristen has always had a knack for organization and a love for dogs which is what makes her a great fit for our training team as our Office Coordinator. Kristen enjoys learning about the training with her team members and is always willing to lend a helping hand. Being part of a team and working together has always been important to her as she continues in her career path.

“I think it’s amazing to see the growth and change in a dog’s behavior because of what we do here. Seeing a client able to enjoy their dog more, it’s really wonderful to be a small part of that.”

Shannon Olguin

Shannon OlguinTrainer

Shannon is a Colorado native who started her career as a kennel tech for A Country Canine Resort in 2018. In March of 2021 she applied her growing knowledge of dog behavior to transfer to a training position.  Focusing on building her dog’s confidence has been huge for Shannon while developing her career as a trainer. They learn to become more confident in their skills and the pair love having fun together while doing it! Shannon’s dog Cinder, is a 3 year old lab mix that enjoys swimming, going for walks and learning new tricks and skills.

Shannon continues to grow and utilize her skills as a trainer to help her clients and her co-workers reach their goals. Her favorite part of dog training is evolving the change in a dog’s behavior and helping them become a better member of the family.

Call and set up an evaluation with Shannon today!

*Certified Canine Good Citizen Evaluator

*Pro Pet Hero First Aid & CPR Certified

Brandon WilsonTrainer

Brandon is a Pueblo native that started his journey with us as a Kennel Tech for A Country Canine Resort in April 2023, and has since progressed into a trainer position in September 2023. Brandon brings a diverse background to our team with his time served in the United States Navy (2015-2017). During his time he was awarded the Honor Graduate Ribbon, National Defense Service Medal, Sharpshooter Ribbon, and the Global War on Terrorism Service Medal. He was also involved with Navy Security Forces in Pensacola, Florida. Then he was medically retired as a Petty Officer Third Class.

Brandon has two dogs of his own, Beau and Pumpkin, and loves learning to apply the training techniques we teach at Sit Means Sit to their daily lives. He enjoys being able to watch the transformation in the lives of dogs and their owners since becoming a part of our team. This is what motivates him to continue to enrich the lives of our clients. He is excited to have the opportunity to make a difference for Pueblo’s pet families and is committed to always improve his skills!

Service Areas

We proudly serve the following areas in Southern Colorado.

Counties

  • Pueblo
  • Las Animas
  • Otero
  • Bent
  • Huerfano
  • Alamosa
  • Costilla
  • Fremont
  • Custer

Cities

  • Pueblo
  • Pueblo West
  • Rye
  • Colorado City
  • Avondale
  • Vineland
  • Walsenburg
  • Trinidad
  • Hanover
  • Midway
  • Penrose
  • Florence
  • Cañon City
  • Wetmore
  • Westcliffe
  • La Junta
  • Lamar
  • San Luis Valley
  • Salida
  • Aguilar
  • Beulah
  • Boone
  • Branson
  • Las Animas
  • La Veta
  • Rocky Ford
  • Alamosa

Zip Codes

  • 81001
  • 81002
  • 81003
  • 81004
  • 81005
  • 81006
  • 81007
  • 81008
  • 81009
  • 81010
  • 81012
  • 81011
  • 81020
  • 81022
  • 81023
  • 81025
  • 81027
  • 81050
  • 81052
  • 81054
  • 81055
  • 81067
  • 81069
  • 81082
  • 81089
  • 81101
  • 81102
  • 81152
  • 81212
  • 81215
  • 81226
  • 81240
  • 81019
  • 81253
  • 81252
  • 81290
  • 81201

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5 Star Reviews

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Loriann M

My handsome dog River came to me at 8 weeks old his mother was killed and he needed me to love him, he is a Red Healer Australian Shepard . As he came closer to a year old he be came very aggressive and out control, I was frightened of what may happen around other…

Diana Z.

I received my Hazel in 2020 @ 6 months old from a family who no longer wanted her after 2 weeks I was beside myself with her thought I made a mistake getting her. But I told myself you have to give her a chance then I found sit means sit. Called and got a…

Polly & John

We got our border collie as a pup just before Covid struck, and with us being elderly, he did not get the socializing he needed. We decided to take him for training and, hopefully, at the same time, socializing. The staff, especially Izabella and Sabrina, not only provided excellent training but also went the extra…

Stephanie M.

We adopted Ryker from a rescue in October 2021. He was in desperate need of training and socialization. We started with a different trainer that told us to return him back to the rescue. Refusing to give up on him, we visited Sit Means Sit for an evaluation. It was amazing what they did just…