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Sit Means Sit Dog Training Salt Lake City provides professional puppy and dog obedience training in Salt Lake City, Sandy, and the surrounding Utah areas.
Is your dog chewing up your furniture, jumping uncontrollably, or nipping at your friends and kids? It is difficult to forge a deep relationship with your dog when they are out of control. Sit Means Sit Dog Training Salt Lake City is here to help! Our facility is located in West Jordan, UT, but we also offer the option to come to you! Everything we do is for the purpose of molding happy, confident, obedient dogs. If you want to move beyond bad behavior and enjoy the relationship with your dog, look no further.
We offer a free in-home consultation where you will meet with one of our professional dog trainers and discuss your training goals. We help you evaluate where you and your dog are at versus where you want to be. The trainer will bring a dog they have already trained so you can see the level of obedience you can reach. We are pros at helping you achieve the maximum control of your dog, both on and off leash, while still allowing your dog to be a dog.
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Dog Training Classes
Any Dog Any Age Any Problem
Private Lessons
Receive your own personal trainer that can address all of your pup’s needs with our Private Lessons. Out trainers can come to your home, local park, favorite trail, or even a shopping center. These one-on-one lessons are great for families or individuals who want to be involved in the entire dog training process.
Why Private Lessons Would Be Best For You:
- Your dog can learn in an environment that is comfortable and familiar to them.
- You can also learn the training techniques first hand so you can continue training on your own.
- You can take pride in the success you promoted in your pooch.
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Day Train
Our Day Train Program is excellent for busy pet parents that want to give their dogs the best life possible but find their schedules to be too busy to dedicate hours a day to training. We work with dogs every day that are extremely hyper, struggle with attention issues due to reactive behaviors, are fearful of new people, and so much more.
The Day Train program has all the benefits of a traditional Board and Train, except Fido gets to come home with you every night! All you’ll need to do is drop your dog off at our Sit Means Sit Training Facility in the morning. During the day, your pup will not only receive one-on-one direction from our expert trainers but also receive physical and mental exercise while you continue with your busy day. At the end of this program you will receive a Transfer of Leadership Lesson where we pass on the torch of skills. You will also receive as many follow up lessons as needed and when ready, be invited into group class.
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Board & Train Program
The Board & Train Program is best way to fast track your dog’s obedience training. Your pup would be in our care for 10-20 days for a full emersion training experience. They would spend 40 hours a week receiving matchless training from their personal full-time trainer. They would learn valuable skills such as obedience, confidence, and socialization that would transfer right to your home.
Why Choose Our Immersion Board & Trian Program?
- We simulate real-life experiences at different shops, parks, and pet stores all around Salt Lake City. This will give your pup practice with avoiding distractions.
- If you don’t have time to drive your dog back and forth for training, this program eliminates the travel time.
- After the program is completed, you’ll receive private in-home lessons to continue encouraging their new skills.
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Group Classes
Groups classes are extremely useful in improving your dog’s social skills! You’ll be eligible to participate after completing one of our individual training programs. This way they learn their new skills without distractions first, then they can move on to the Group Classes where they will learn to handle severe distractions in an organized learning environment.
Advantages Of Group Class:
- You’ll keep your dog social by being around new dogs and new people.
- Your pup can practice with real-life distractions.
- The training skills they learned in their individual training program will stay fresh and sharp.
- It’s a great chance to practice and improve your off-leash control.
- Your dog will learn to listen and be attentive in high distraction environments.
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Therapy Dog Program
We have a dedicated team of Therapy Dogs, Service Dogs, and Handlers that work hard to earn each of their certifications so that they can give their best service to the community.
We offer testing and certification under our K-9 Caring Angels team. Once certified, many of our handlers and dogs enjoy working with our team giving back to the community through organized events or through their own special projects or work, or both! Contact us today to determine if your dog has what it takes.
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Puppy Socialization and Development
These programs are designed specifically for puppies because their first 20 weeks are the most important when it comes to training! If we teach them the proper way to behave from the start, it can prevent unwanted behaviors in the future. We help with main issues such as crate training, potty training, leash introduction, and chewing & biting issues.
Why You Should Start Puppy Training:
- Starting with this program will ensure your pooch is on the right path to becoming a well-behaved dog.
- If you are already seeing worrying behavior in the first 20 weeks, this program can put an end to that behavior before it becomes a larger issue.
- It’s a great way to set a foundation for future training programs.
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Dog Trainers & Staff
Professional trainers. Attentive friendly staff.
Whitney LaseterOWNER
Whitney’s journey with Sit Means Sit is a genuine testament to the effectiveness of their training system. Starting as a client, she quickly transitioned into a devoted advocate, referring numerous family members and friends to the program. Her passion for dogs is evident, and clients consistently appreciate her abilities, positive attitude, and helpfulness.
Whitney’s dogs, Gracie and Kane, are truly impressive. Together, they showcase remarkable obedience and entertain audiences with their amusing games and tricks. In addition to their everyday activities, Whitney and Kane excel in Mondioring, with Kane achieving the highest level of recognition in the sport, Level 3 Mondioring.
Whitney’s commitment to canine excellence is evident not only in her practical experience but also in her dedication to education. She holds certifications as a CGC Evaluator, AKC Community Canine Evaluator, AKC Urban Canine Good Citizen Evaluator, Trick Dog Evaluator, AKC S.T.A.R. Puppy Evaluator, and Therapy Dog Evaluator.
Whitney’s expertise and talent have been recognized beyond the local community. She has been featured on America’s Top Dog on AE, where she and Kane showcased their exceptional skills. Their appearances on two episodes of the show further solidified Whitney’s reputation as a top-tier dog trainer. This national platform allowed W
hitney to demonstrate her remarkable abilities to a wider audience, inspiring even more individuals in the world of dog training. From scent detection to zip lining down from two stories, Kane and Whitney put on quite a show.
Education:
- Oklahoma State University
Certifications:
- CGC Evaluator
- AKC Community Canine Evaluator
- AKC Urban Canine Good Citizen Evaluator
- Trick Dog Evaluator
- AKC S.T.A.R. Puppy Evaluator
- Caring Angels Therapy Dog Evaluator
Chris LaseterOwner/Training Director
Chris started his career as a school teacher and coach. Given his passion for dogs and his gift of instruction, he made an easy transition into teaching dogs and their owners.
Today, he is a Certified Professional Dog Trainer with over a decade of experience with Sit Means Sit. In 2015 Chris was voted one of the Best Trainers in the Sit Means Sit Organization by his peers.
He is frequently requested to teach at many dog training seminars across the country. While he spends most of his time with obedience and manners, he loves teaching retriever and scent detection work.
Education:
- State University of West Georgia
- Sit Means Sit Dog Trainers School
- National K9 School for Dog Trainers
- No Limitations School for Remote Collar Training
Certifications:
- Remote Collar Specialist
- Basic and Advanced Obedience
- Breed Identification
- Tracking
- Personal Protection
- Police K-9
- Scent Detection
- Utility
- Puppy Development
- Assistance Dog and Retrieval
- Pet Tech Instructor #1530
- AKC Canine Good Citizen Evaluator #37060.
Luana PochmannArea Manager & Head Trainer
Luana, our dedicated Area Manager at Sit Means Sit Dog Training, embodies a lifelong passion for dogs that began in her native Brazil. Growing up surrounded by the vibrant culture and warmth of Brazil, Luana’s heart was captured by the countless stray dogs in need of love and care. From a young age, she became known for her compassionate nature and tireless efforts to rescue and nurture these animals, igniting a deep love for dogs that would shape her future endeavors.
In 2010, Luana embarked on a new chapter of her life, immigrating to the United States with dreams of furthering her education and pursuing her passion for dogs. Despite her parents’ initial reluctance to have a dog due to the absence of a yard, Luana patiently waited until she was able to provide the love and attention her furry companions deserved. When she finally welcomed a Belgian Malinois into her life, her interest in law enforcement and K9 handling was sparked, setting her on a path of exploration and discovery.
Initially fascinated by the world of K9 handling, Luana’s journey took an unexpected turn when she encountered Sit Means Sit Dog Training. Drawn by numerous recommendations and referrals, Luana attended a consultation with Sit Means Sit, where her enthusiasm and dedication caught the eye of the owner, Whitney. Impressed by her natural talent and energy, Whitney extended an invitation for Luana to come check out the Sit Means Sit team.
Since then, Luana has become an invaluable asset to Sit Means Sit, often requested by clients for her exceptional customer service and unwavering dedication. In her spare time, she continually pushes herself to learn and grow, participating in Mondioring, a bitework sport, with her Malinois, Kenzo. She also enjoys agility training with her Border Collie, Anchor, and has obtained his Therapy dog certification as well. Furthermore, all of Luana’s dogs are AKC Canine Good Citizen approved, a testament to her commitment to training and nurturing well-behaved canine companions.
Luana’s journey from a compassionate young girl rescuing stray dogs in Brazil to an often requested trainer at Sit Means Sit is a testament to her unwavering passion, dedication, and love for our furry friends. As she continues to seek out more knowledge and continuously grow in her field Luana can be seen in the Salt Lake City area enjoying off leash control with her dogs on hikes or with them in Orange County, paddle boarding on the beaches.
Service Areas
We proudly serve the following areas in Salt Lake City.
Counties
- Davis
- Salt Lake
- Utah
Cities
- Alpine
- American Fork
- Bingham Canyon
- Bluffdale
- Bountiful
- Cottonwood Heights
- Draper
- Eagle Mountain
- Herriman
- Highland
- Lehi
- Lindon
- Magna
- Midvale
- Murray
- North Salt Lake
- Orem
- Pleasant Grove
- Riverton
- Salt Lake City
- Sandy
- Saratoga Springs
- South Salt Lake City
- South Jordan
- Taylorsville
- West Jordan
- West Valley City
- Woods Cross
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Kirsten R.
Our golden retriever had terrible behavior from the moment she was a puppy. She scratched, bit, barked, scratched, jumped, and couldn’t settle down to save her life. I spent hours training everyday, but as soon as she saw me with no treats, the bad behavior would start all over again. One day I was at…
Teresa I.
Shelby & Buddy I just want to say, how happy I am with the training my dogs and I have received from DogTown. The owners, Jon and Teresa are so friendly, helpful and work with you on all your needs. Tiffany the trainer that has worked with my two dogs and me, and is an…
Sandra M.
Sophia, Charlie, and Bella Sit Means Sit has done wonders with my puppies. Sophia went from pulling my arm out when walking her to strolling next to me. Jon made a huge difference and made us a “happier couple”. Then there is my “little puppy” Charlie. She went from crazy puppy behavior to obedient puppy…
Angie & Beau H.
Kal My husband and I saw the owner’s truck one day with the Sit Means Sit logos, and we decided to go to the facility and take our 3 month old border collie to check it out. They don’t start training until 4 months, but we were happy to wait because after meeting John and…