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Professional dog training is meant for every dog, in every walk of life. This is why Sit Means Sit accepts dogs of all ages, breeds, and situations. Maybe you’re adding a puppy to the family and need good behaviors built into a strong foundation. Maybe your family dog has lost their social skills with age and you want to maintain your strong bond. Behaviors such as nipping, barking, pulling on the leash, and ignoring your calls don’t have to be endured and should not be left to become more ingrained and more serious with time.
Every dog deserves a shot at their most joy-filled life, which is why we also tackle the cases that a lot of dog trainers won’t touch, such as aggressive dogs. Our training facility is well-equipped and experienced in handling dogs that have shown inappropriate aggression. We have worked with dogs that have had training court-ordered as a last shot before euthanasia.
We offer many programs so that you can fit essential dog training into the blue prints of your busy life. Our most popular option is the Day Training program, but we also offer Board and Train, and group and private lessons. All these programs are designed to equip the dog to handle life and all the tempting curveballs it throws their way. You can call our number or click the link to schedule a FREE consultation, or get started today!
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Day Training
As mentioned above, the most popular program is Day Training. This setup is versatile for all manner of lifestyles and work schedules. It works so that you drop your dog off in the morning on the way to work, and then, after work, you return to pick up your dog and have a 1-hour session with the professional trainer. There are no overnights, no long hauls, no intense requirements.
This program is three weeks long with the day training happening once a week. You can see how easily the training slides right into your already-scheduled life. There’s hardly any need for accommodation!
Private Lessons
Private lessons are for those who want personalized training. You are able to set the boundaries for the lessons by choosing location and time, as well as being directly involved with each of the 4 sessions. In fact, you can choose who is going to be at the lessons, which means you can involve anyone who has a significant part in the dog’s well-being.
Group Classes
If you’re looking for socialization for your dog, group classes are just the place to get it. These sessions expose your dog to other animals and people, as well as all kinds of distractions such as usual sights, sounds, and settings.
Group classes prepare your dog for the busy, bustling world such as it is. All the training received at these events is solidified over and over again even in taxing situations. By the end of things, your dog will be obedient and in-control through stressful and unfamiliar settings.
Board and Train Programs
If you’re unable or just don’t want to be involved with the training process, Board and Train is just the program for you. The boarding services at Sit Means Sit are just as professional as the training, which means your dog will have a happy, beneficial stay with us.
The Board and Train program is also perfect for those who are headed on a trip and need boarding for their dog. When you leave your pet with us, you will return to find your furry friend not only healthy and loved, but well-behaved.
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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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…