Success Stories

Does your dog growl or lunge when backed into a corner? Has your dog turned around and nipped at a person as they’re walking away? When looking at their body posture, do your dog often cower, lick their lips, and bare their teeth while retreating? These all may be signs of fear-aggressive behavior. The Root…

With their boundless energy, playful nature, and their need for mental stimulation, Golden Retriever puppies need training— though that can seem like a daunting task! Our team of expert dog trainers in Chicago and beyond know what it takes to make your pup the perfect family pet. When Stacy McGowan and her family brought their…

When we adopted Jesse from the Animal Welfare League, the front desk staff recommended Kerry & Sit Means Sit for our obedience training needs.  I took the pamphlet, not knowing if we would need formal training or not.  After a few weeks, we noticed Jesse had some behavioral problems.  She pulled at the leash when…

  “ Sit Means Sit has forever changed my family with our dogs. We have two German Shepherds, one is a 3 year old female, Zoey, who was very people and dog aggressive.  We had to stop taking her to the dog parks because we could not control her at all.  The other is a…

Clients Name: Angie Mason and Jackie McGuire Dogs Name: Rohm City, State, Zip: Homer Glen, IL 60491 Breed: Doberman Pinscher Likes: Suckling, Big Jolly Balls, Meal Time, the word “Hungry” and curling up on the couch Pet-Peeves: Strange People, dogs, mail carriers, Favorite Toy: Big Red Jolly Ball Favorite Treat: Pupperonis, Salami, K-9 carry out…

Clients: Jim and Sharyn Mihalik Dog: Reese Breed: Black Labrador Retriever City, State: Lockport, IL Likes: Water, Treats, Toys and running with Dad. Pet-Peeves: Waiting for her toys. Favorite Toy: Frisbee Best Trick: Weave Reese has found a new love of training with Mom and Dad.  She has also learned many new tricks, such as…

  Clients: Matt and Jackie Spencer Dog’s Name: Pickles Breed: Catahoula City, State: Palos Heights, IL Likes: Jumping over the furniture in the house, running across the street and howling. Pet-Peeves: When Dad yells at me, containing my energy Favorite Toy: Frisbee Best Trick: Sit Up Arrival Story: Pickles came into the shelter with her…

Clients: Ruben & Erika Moreno City, State: Homer Glen, Il Breed: German Shephard Name: Rosie Likes: Running with Mom and playing Fetch with the Chuck-It Pet-Peeve: The door bell ringing Favorite Toy: Chuck-IT Best Trick: Placing on rocks Arrival Story: Rosie came from the Heritage Kennels in Palos Hills, IL.

Clients: Erica and Joe Morgan City, State: Crest Hill, IL Breed: Black Lab Likes: Cuddling, Toys, Fetch Pet-Peeves: Training in the heat, allergies, when Mom or Dad leave the house. Favorite Toy: Baby Best Trick: Sit until released Arrival Story: Stella’s parents got her from Hart when she was 3-4 months old.  Her transportation to…

Owner: Llyod Yahn Breed: Boston Terrier City, State: Joliet, IL Breed: Boston Terrier Likes: Laying in the shade on her walks, laying on the couch Pet-Peeves: Heat and training Favorite Toy: Kong Wubba Favorite Trick: Letting herself outside Arrival Story: Puggy was a puppy with kennel cough from Petland.  After she was nursed back to…