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All pet parents, at some point, see their dog misbehave. If it’s a one-off due to a strange circumstance, we don’t worry about it too much, but when the behavior begins to recur… that’s the scary moment. The earlier you catch these things, the easier they are to correct. In fact, training puppies from the very bigging is the best way to ensure your dog is well-behaved for their entire life! Whatever your reason for seeking pet training, Sit Means Sit pairs each pet parent with a fantastic trainer for an amazing experience that forever improves the relationship between dog and owner.
A lot of companies only offer puppy training classes, but we accept dogs of all ages and breeds, as well as all problems. The quickest way to destroy your relationship with your pet is to let bad behavior reign. It causes a lot of stress and strain on both parties. This is why we accept all dogs. Every animal deserves those deep, lifelong connections that can happen between a human and their canine best friend.
We train dogs to have polite manners in real-world situations. Through our programs such as private lessons, group classes, the Day Train program, or the Board and Train program (to name a few), your dog will learn polite greetings, loose leash walking, and other potentially new skills that will improve their quality of life.
All training sessions are designed to bring out the best in your dog through consistency and positive reinforcement. To learn more about how to achieve the happiest, healthiest dog possible, you can schedule a FREE consultation or call in to get started today!
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Day Training
The Day Traning program is our most popular because it fits into a busy lifestyle. It works so that you drop your dog off at the beginning of the day for 6-8 hours, head to work or wherever you’re going, and pick them up at the end of the day. When you arrive to pick up your dog, you will stay for a 1-hour session that will equip you with all the proper tools to solidify and confirm all the hard work your dog put in that day.
These days happen once a week for three weeks and they expose your dog to a wide range of situations and places, such as pet stores, parks, and places around the training center.
Private Lessons
Private lessons are the opposite of the Day Training program in that the lessons are very hands-on. Each session is designed so that owners and family members can get involved and become an integral part of their dog’s success.
You get to choose the location for these lessons. Maybe you have a lot of trouble at public parks, or the bad behavior only occurs when other dogs are around. Maybe you want the comfort and privacy of your own home. Whatever you and your dog prefer, we can accommodate.
Private lessons are a great way to zero in on your dog by removing all distractions and creating a positive, comfortable training environment.
Group Classes
Every group class is well-structured and highly monitored by our professional trainers. You can rest easy knowing that your dog is getting the exact same amount of training and attention as every other canine there.
These classes prepare dogs for being out and about in a world that’s full of distractions. The environment, instead of distracting from the training, solidifies it. We are determined to have you and your dog 100% confident in their behavior outside the home as much as within it.
Board and Train Programs
If you want your dog to have a fully immersive experience, the Board and Train program is for you. The boarding services at Sit Means Sit are as carefully curated as the training programs, which means your best friend will receive the best care 24 hours a day.
Our Team
Professional trainers. Attentive friendly staff.
Dave is the owner and head trainer. Although Dave is originally from the Central New York area, he has been training with the Sit Means Sit system since 2009 with Anthony Bracciante in Denver.
While living in Denver, Dave rescued his chocolate lab Maddi. After obtaining mediocre results with other obedience training systems and frustrated that Maddi could not be trusted off leash or around other dogs, he knew there must be an answer to his “problems.” Although Maddi had been labeled by other dog trainers as “unsociable” and was told she should be kept away from other dogs, Dave’s answer came with a FREE demonstration with Anthony and the Sit Means Sit system.
Within minutes, Maddi was off leash and under control around multiple dogs and other distractions. Not only was Maddi under control around severe distractions, but her confidence went through the roof. Maddi went from a timid, and at times, fear aggressive dog, to a happy, confident, and trustworthy dog. “After training with Sit Means Sit, I was able to realize Maddi’s as well as my full potential. She was able to go hiking, snowshoeing, boating, and much more with me! The only frustration I have with the Sit Means Sit system is that I didn’t start earlier.”
Since the demo in 2009, Dave and Maddi haven’t looked back.
Justin is one of our trainers. Growing up right here in Cicero, dogs have always been a huge part of his life. Justin came to Sit Means Sit initially as a client. He is a proud owner of a high energy Weimaraner named Remi.
Remi was trained in basic obedience but Justin wanted more. He was looking for training that would allow quick results with off leash reliability. That’s when he came upon Sit Means Sit.
Quickly falling in love with the Sit Means Sit training process and the fast results Justin didn’t think twice when the opportunity arose to become a part of our family.
Jordan is one of our trainers. Growing up right here in Cicero, she’s grown up with a love of all animals. She has had dogs all her life, along with horses. Currently she owns a German shepherd, Salem.
Jordan joined our team because she wants dogs to have the best possible quality of life and enjoys giving the owners knowledge to help the challenging dogs that most people wouldn’t give the chance.
McKenzie is one of our trainers. McKenzie proudly serve as both an AKC evaluator and a co-evaluator for K-9 Caring Angels, a national therapy and service dog organization. She works with therapy and service dog teams throughout the Syracuse area—and lives with four incredible dogs of her own, including two certified therapy dogs, one service dog, and one spirited pup in training.
With experience ranging from basic obedience to public access work, she’s all about creating confident, well-mannered dogs and building strong relationships between dogs and their people. She believes training should be clear, fun, and tailored to fit your dog’s unique personality.
Whether you’re looking to improve behavior at home, prepare for therapy work, or just strengthen the bond with your dog—she’s here to help you and your pup succeed, one sit at a time!
Jo has grown up with dogs her entire life and currently shares her home with three dogs—Pete, Rosie, and Mac. Rescuing Rosie in 2020 sparked her passion for animal rescue and led her to work hands-on in the rescue world for the past two years, including enrichment work at the Jefferson County SPCA. There, she discovered a deep love for training and helping dogs thrive both mentally and physically.
Jo’s training style is balanced, intentional, and calm, with a strong focus on clarity, timing, and meeting each dog where they are. She enjoys working with higher-energy dogs and believes starting training early is key to preventing behavioral challenges. Jo is especially passionate about foundational skills like place, recall, and engagement, and she loves helping owners feel confident and supported through clear guidance and teamwork. Seeing progress—both in dogs and their families—is her favorite part of being a trainer.
Cam is one of our trainers. He grew up right here in Cicero. No matter how big or small, Cam has always been fascinated by animals. He always had family pets; dogs, cats, and even a tortoise!
He would always watch dog training shows on tv and would try to train his family dog Rudie; So when he saw an opportunity to join Sit Means Sit, he didn’t look back! He quickly saw how fast and reliable the training system worked, and applied it to training Rudie. Now Cam and Rudie go on off leash hikes all over New York State!
As a trainer, Cameron enjoys being able to educate families on how to work with their dog. He loves being able to give every client fast and reliable results!
Isabel is one of our trainers. She was born and raised in central New York. She has been surrounded by animals her entire life. Growing up with both dogs and horses; her passion for animals led her to become a horse instructor and trainer. Initially, she started her career as a dog groomer, but her desire to address dog aggression and anxiety rather than just work around it prompted her to explore further training methods. This journey brought her to the “Sit Means Sit” training philosophy, which she has successfully applied to her own pets. Her rescue, Mille, who struggles with reactive tendencies and her jack Russell mix, Zara, have both shown tremendous improvement under the “Sit Means Sit” training methods. Isabel can’t wait to see where this journey leads her to!
Service Areas
We proudly serve the following areas in Syracuse.
Cities
- Auburn
- Baldwinsville
- Bayberry
- Brewerton
- Bridgeport
- Camillus
- Cato
- Cayuga
- Cazenovia
- Central Square
- Chittenango
- Cicero
- Clay
- Cleveland
- Cortland
- Constantia
- CNY
- East Syracuse
- Fairmount
- Fayetteville
- Fulton
- Jamesville
- Lakeport
- Lafayette
- Liverpool
- Lyncourt
- Manlius
- Mallory
- Meridan
- North Bay
- Oswego
- Pennellville
- Phoenix
- Salina
- Skaneateles
- Tully
- Woodward
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We had so many people tell us that “you’ll never be able to have a Boxer off leash”, I’m thrilled to say they are very wrong! Zoey is having a blast at the beach being off leash, you can tell she knows it’s a privilege, and is behaving so well. I just had to share!
Amazing! Only 1 week in and my dog has improved leaps and bounds. The transformation is beyond what we would have thought for only week 1. He now can listen and his accidents have decreased ten fold!! Dave is awesome!
I believe you guys have helped me with Honey so much, I can’t praise you enough. Without Sit Means Sit, I’m not sure what I would have done!
I wanted my Pugs to be able to walk loose leash, stay in distracting situations, and come to me when called. We had tried various other training methods and were especially concerned with our dog who would chase cars. With SMS, those goals were mastered with in a couple months. The Pugs have since passed…