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Bad behavior creates a devastating wall between an owner and their dog. It causes stress, prevents outings, and damages relationships. For this reason, those of us at Sit Means Sit provide training sessions for dogs of all ages, all breeds, and with all sorts of behavior problems such as leash pulling, nipping, barking, ignoring your calls, and so on. We even tackle the big problem of aggression and court-ordered dogs, which is a rarity among dog trainers.
The goal is to give every dog a chance at their happiest, healthiest life and to give owners all the joy and love that comes with owning a well-behaved dog.
A lot of puppy owners will bring their new addition in for foundational training since the earlier you catch it, the easier it is to correct and establish good behavior. On the other end of the spectrum, you have owners bringing in their old family dogs for some correction, and that’s wonderful, too! That old adage, “You can’t teach an old dog new tricks” is something we disprove every day.
Our variety of programs allows you to pick what works best for you and your dog. By the end of any (or all!) of the programs, you will be confident in your dog’s manners and behavior in a wide range of situations, and all that knowledge transfers to the rest of the dog’s life. If you’re in Cazenovia or the surrounding area, call our training center or click the link to schedule a FREE consultation or get started!
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Dog Training Classes
Any Dog Any Age Any Problem
Day Training
Our most popular program is Day Training. The setup is such that it works well with dog owners who lead busy lives and/or have demanding work lives. You drop your dog off in the morning for 6-8 hours then pick them up at the end of the day! When you arrive to pick up your dog, there is a 1-hour session with the dog’s professional trainer that will allow you to learn all you need to know about how your dog is progressing and how you should act in order to solidify their training.
There are three training sessions that are once a week. A program like this is a great experience for both the dog and you, the owner. It’s a way to create and encourage good behavior while the owner learns how to maintain the training for the rest of their dog’s life.
Private Lessons
Private lessons are your opportunity to be directly involved in your dog’s training outcome. The hands-on aspect of these lessons is incredibly valuable for many reasons, but one of the big ones is that it builds a strong, obedient relationship between the dog and their owner.
Another reason for the popularity of private lessons is that they’re customizable. You get to choose the location, time, and attendees. If you have a family friend who is involved in the dog’s life, they’re welcome to be at the lesson! You can choose to host the lesson at your home for maximum comfort or meet at a public park where you want an emphasis on training. Pick the setup that works best for you and your dog.
Group Classes
You may think that group classes are less effective than our other classes, but that’s incorrect. Group classes are perfect for training dogs in the way of the world. They are exposed to many distractions including other people, dogs, sights, sounds, and so on, but obedience is required nevertheless. If your dog lives in a busy area, this might be the best choice because of the distractions that it involves.
All the dogs brought to group classes receive the same amount of training and care from our incredible staff. No dog is left untended or unregarded because, to those of us at Sit Means Sit, all dogs deserve love.
Board and Train Programs
You might not have the time to devote to all the classes and meetings, but if you’re headed on a vacation or a work trip, you’re going to need care for your dog. Why not leave them with a team that will train them and care for them at the same time? With this program, you can come back home to a delightful, obedient, happy dog.
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
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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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Dog Owners Reviews
We love customers and their dogs. They love us.
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…