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How to Get the Most Out of Group Lessons
At Sit Means Sit, we believe group lessons are a valuable part of the dog training experience. Teaching your dog to obey, while presented with distraction is essential. What better place to hone these skills than in a group lesson?! Once your dog has mastered this skill, the sky is the limit with the tricks…
When to Visit the Vet
How often to you take your pup to the vet? As leading providers of Littleton dog training services, we often speak to pet owners who are unsure just how often they should be visiting the vet. Because regular check-ups are an essential part of protecting your dog’s health, we are devoting today’s post to the…
How To Correct Resource Guarding With Dogs
Does your dog show signs of aggression when you attempt to take a toy or bone away? Or perhaps they show their teeth when you approach during meal time? If so, rest assured that this is instinctive behavior. It does not necessarily mean a pup is going to take out their aggression, it simply means…
What Is Your Dog Trying to Communicate?
At Sit Means Sit, one of the most important aspects of our Lakewood dog training services is teaching pets and their owners to effectively communicate. How often do you find that your pup is trying to communicate with you but you simply aren’t sure what they want? How do improve your communication with your best…
How To Protect Your Dog’s Paws
Protecting your pup’s paw can be a year-round concern. As leading providers of Little dog training, we help our customers train and care for the fur babies throughout the year. In the heat of the summer, hot pavement can scorch your dog’s paws, while winter weather and salt on the sidewalks can cause chapping. This…
Instilling Confidence in a Timid Pup
Is your dog timid? Does he or she tend to cower in fear when presented with new people, environments and/or dogs? Or perhaps your otherwise kind-hearted pup exhibits leash aggression. If so, you are not alone. It can be very difficult to see your beloved animal displaying signs of fear or stress. However, there is…
Back to School
It’s that time of year again! Kids are packing up to start a new school year and the whole family is starting a new schedule. After the lazy dog days of summer, when the whole family had more time on their hands, the transition back to school can be tough. This is not only an…
Puppy Development Timeline
Training a new puppy can be both fun and challenging. While sometimes it might be tempting to throw in the towel and simply allow your puppy training to slip, this is a critical time in your fur baby’s development. As leading providers of Denver dog training services, we like to remind pet owner that time…
How To Get Your Dog To Burn Excess Energy
Does your dog seem to have boundless energy? Do you have trouble channeling all of that excitement? If so, you’re not alone. As leading providers of Lakewood dog training services, we regularly speak with dog owners in need of an effective way to help their pup burn excess energy. As a pet owner, your dog’s…
Getting the Whole Family Involved
At Sit Means Sit South Denver, we always like to remind people that adopting a pet is a family affair. Training your pup is a team effort, one that is only successful when the whole family is involved. In fact, team work doesn’t stop with the family, it’s also important to involve friends who will…