Dog Training in Lakeland, NY
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Professional Dog Training In Lakeland, NY
Our team at Sit Means Sit, near Lakeland, trains dogs of all breeds, shapes, and sizes. Whether you have an aggressive dog that needs specialized dog training or you have just brought a new puppy into the family and you want to give them a head start on being good, we have the right service for you. Whether you want to sign them up to come once a week or you need more specialized care and training, your dog will learn the proper obedience training that they need. Trust us to provide the professional dog training that your best friend needs in Lakeland, NY. Contact us today to get more information today through phone call or email.
Problems We Can Handle
We are proud to over many different dog training services in NY to make sure that your dog is well-behaved. We desire to work hand in hand with dog owners to make sure that we are taking good care of their pet. A list of some of the services and plans we can provide you information on and help with include:
- Nipping
- No recall
- Barking
- Jumping
- Leash pulling
- Dog aggression
- Potty training
- Service dogs
- And other dog training services
Many other dog trainers refuse to work with aggressive dogs because they can be dangerous, especially when they have a court order to be there. When you need to make a decision to improve the behavior of your dog, then trusting our team will give you the results you need.
Professional Dog Training Classes We offer in Syracuse
Any Dog Any Age Any Problem
At Sit Means Sit, we are ready to provide the high-quality dog training that you are looking for and have come to expect in NY. Whether you give us a call or email us, it is time to find out what results we can provide when working with your dog. We are the best choice out there, so set up your free consultation today if you are interested and to learn more information about our classes.
Day Training
Our day training lessons are perfect for dogs who need a little help with some of the skills you expect them to know. Through the training program, our professionals train dogs on how to avoid excessive barking, how to behave on a leash, and how to listen to basic obedience commands. This can also give your dog a safe place to work on training when you are not at home. This works well for puppies and dogs. We can review some of the options with you to help you out.
Private Lessons
Our private lessons are popular for many dogs to work with. Whether your dog has an order to be there or you just want to work on dog training to make sure you bring home the perfect pet, we have some options for you. You can choose how many sessions you want to do in a week or a month and find the time that works best for you and your family. After just a few sessions, you will se a big difference.
Group Classes
Our group classes go hand in hand with some of our private lessons. When you sign your dog up for these, you will receive more training than before. This gives your dog time to be around other dogs, working through some of their specialized dog training to get the best results in Syracuse.
Board and Train Service
One service that we offer is our board and train program. This is a good option if you plan to not be home and find that your dog needs to improve in several key areas of their behavior and training. When you are interested in this option, you can leave your dog with one of our professionals to work through the problems and get the help you need in no time.
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…