Dog Training
Cañon City, CO
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Do you want to overcome behavior challenges, build better communication, and have a well-trained dog? Then welcome to Sit Means Sit, where our goal is to help you form a better relationship with your dog based on trust!
At Sit Means Sit Cañon City, our dog trainers are committed to helping owners with their dogs’ behavior by creating a training plan for their specific situation using professional training tools and methods. We also deliver the best care for your furry best friend, whether you need doggy daycare, boarding, or professional grooming, within the safety of our beautiful and comfortable training facility. To us, it’s less about following the rules and more about relationship. If you and your dog have a good relationship that’s based in trust, understanding, and communication, the rule and boundary following will come along, almost on its own!
We care so much about dogs, which is why we do what we do. At our facility, we create a relaxing, healthy, and safe environment for dogs. At home, they might be anxious if their person is gone, but here you can trust your dog is receiving top-notch care and having fun. Our trainers are equipped and adept at handling all kinds of breeds, ages, temperaments, and behavioral histories, so you can trust that we know how to handle it. At Sit Means Sit, happy dogs and peace of mind come together!
If you are interested in learning more about our Boarding, Daycare, and Bathing services, please check out our Boarding & Daycare link!
Our training programs deliver dependable obedience in any situation.
Your dog is a family member, and our dog trainers want to help you create a perfect canine companion through obedience training and training the basics. We want to help you build a life with your dog based on trust and communication. We will teach you the training skills that will create a confident, fun, loving, and calm dog. A dog that can do all the activities and adventures with their human family while being on their best behavior. Contact us today for your FREE consultation, so we can answer any questions you have about our training service. Overcome any behavior challenges, despite your dog’s age, with the tools and basics that our experts teach. You can trust our dog trainers to find the perfect training service for you and your pup and prepare them for off-leash activities.
Dog owners call us with a new puppy or adult rescue dog because they want to develop the training skills for a loved family member. Our goal is to curb unwanted behaviors while improving your dog’s confidence so they can politely stroll along the River Walk, go to your favorite dog-friendly happy hour, or behave in off-leash spaces. Call or email us today to schedule a FREE dog training demonstration so we can change your dog’s behavior!
We provide professional dog training services for Pueblo, Cañon City, Salida and other surrounding Southern Colorado areas.
(Note: Due to vaccination schedules, we do not start new puppy training until 14 weeks of age)
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Dog Training Classes
Any Dog Any Age Any Problem
Board & Train
Your dog stays 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. Your dog 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. You don’t have to worry that you’ll be left behind while you’re on vacation. When you return, our trainers will walk you through some coaching classes that will bring you up to speed and equip you to nurture your dog’s hard work.
After completion of the private sessions, you and your dog can participate in 2 years of follow-up lessons & 1 year of group training. Our board and train dog services are ideal for the busy professional or the family who has a vacation planned and who would love to come back to a trained dog.
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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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.
The Day Train Plus program is definitely a favorite thanks to how much exposure you and your dog get. Our staff will include outings to perfect your dog’s social skills, as well as opportunities to react well to unfamiliar dogs and people. After the program completion, you will receive 6 months of follow-up lessons & 1 year of group classes.
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
Contact us today to get started!
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,” because we understand how crucial it is. You need more than a pet, you need (and want!) a true life partner.
This program offers 3 months of follow-up lessons & 6 months group training. This training class is one of our most effective since it trains dog owners and pets at the same time, enhancing the communication between both.
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
Contact us today to get started!
You & Your Dog
If you feel like you’re not being heard, or you still have areas you would like to work on, You & Your Dog is what you need. This private training program is designed to give you that personalized focus you feel that your dog needs.
You choose 5 commands that you want us to work with you on, and then we work with you over 4 lessons to gain the foundational practice you and your pet needs to live a harmonious life together.
Whether your dog is struggling with counter surfing for food or reactively leash pulling when they see a squirrel, our training is designed to create dependable behavior in any situation. The commands we teach give you instant, one-word control over the situation.
Ultimately, we offer the freedom to live the life you’ve always dreamed of with your dog: going anywhere and experiencing life together.
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Trainers & Staff
Professional trainers. Attentive friendly staff.
Erin is the proud owner as of October 2023. She has been part of Sit Means Sit 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 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 area in 2023. Kristen & her family are the proud owners of 4 dogs, 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 supporting our employees 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 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 6 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
Originally from Kennesaw, Georgia, Keeyan has always had an interest in animal care. His desire to further his understanding of animal behavior led him to join the Sit Means Sit team in 2022 where he started as a Kennel Tech, caring for dogs and learning about their behaviors & body language.
Coming from a family of dog lovers who always took their dogs along on adventures-whether hiking, fishing or mountain biking- Keeyan was inspired to become the proud owner of three dogs to join him on all his excursions.
For Keeyan, the best part about being a professional dog trainer, is the new and exciting challenges he gets to experience daily, along with the ability to play a positive role in the life of the dogs as well as their owners, helping them better understand each other and grow together.
Service Areas
We proudly serve the following areas in .
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
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- 81011
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- 81101
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- 81240
- 81019
- 81253
- 81252
- 81290
- 81201
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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…
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…