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If your dog has behavior issues that are causing your life undue stress, or if you’re adding a puppy to your family who needs a firm and kind hand to train good behavior, you are in need of the training programs at Sit Means Sit in Syracuse.
We don’t just offer puppy training classes as a lot of businesses do, we offer classes for dogs of all ages, all breeds, and with all sorts of behavior problems. We know that having a misbehaving dog often prevents those deep, lifelong connections between pet and owner that are so treasured, and we want to be your solution.
Training dogs to navigate the real world is what we’re all about. We offer private lessons, group lessons, the Board and Train program, the Day Training program, and agility classes, as well as other options.
All training sessions, regardless of the program or setting, are designed to bring out the best in your dog. Every animal is carefully attended and good behaviors are reinforced with positive interactions so that your dog becomes their happiest, healthiest self.
To learn more about what programs we offer or to get your pet started today, you can call our training center or schedule a FREE consultation.
To find out more about our programs and to discover information on our methods, keep reading!
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Day Training
For good reason, our most popular program is the Day Training program. This program is designed to work with people who have full work schedules and busy lives, but who still want their dog to live their most happy life. There are no overnights, which eliminates a stress that some owners have. The training process is 6-8 hours, one day a week, for three weeks. When you arrive to pick up your dog, you will have a 1-hour session with a certified professional dog trainer so that you’re equipped to maintain the training.
All the dogs that partake in this program will experience a variety of environments such as parks, pet stores, and places around the training center. The reason for this is to solidify basic manners and obedience even when the dog’s surroundings change and their attention might be diverted.
Private Lessons
Private lessons are the ideal way for owners and family members to get involved and have a personal stake in the outcome of their dog’s training. Anyone who wants to invest in the dog’s training is welcome to attend! You can choose in-home private training, or pick another location such as a park, the training center, or wherever is convenient.
These lessons are a great way to eliminate distractions and allow you and your dog a chance to connect through a positive training experience.
Group Classes
Group classes expose your dog to many real-life situations and distractions. What this does for them is to even further solidify all their training and good behaviors and prepare them for anything that comes their way.
Our goal is to have your dog ready to thrive outside the home just as well as they do within it. Group classes do not lessen the amount of training your dog gets, but rather, these lessons strengthen everything that’s taught.
Board and Train Programs
To ensure your dog has the most immersive experience, drop them off for a time. The boarding services at Sit Means Sit are top-notch! We will keep your dog safe and happy while providing daily training for the extent of their stay.
Whether you’re off on vacation, a business trip, or just want your dog to get some in-depth exposure, you can rest easy knowing that you will come home to a dog that’s well-behaved and happier than ever.
Our Team
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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 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…