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If you’ve noticed any of the following problems in your dog(s), it’s time to get help: Leash pulling, jumping, barking, no recall, nipping, or aggression.
Bad behavior damages the relationship between a dog and its owner because it generates stress. We don’t want either of you to have to endure that, which is why we accept all dogs of all ages and all breeds into our obedience training programs. Our professional dog trainers even work with aggressive dogs, which is not something you’ll often find offered by trainers. Sit Means Sit Syracuse has worked and continues to work with court-ordered dogs.
The earlier you catch bad behavior the easier it is to correct. This is why a lot of new dog owners will bring their puppies in for training before they ever enter the house. It’s a fantastic experience for the puppy and a great way to build good manners and behaviors that will last a lifetime.
We offer a variety of training options because we know how hard it can be to get your dog into a strict program if you work or lead a busy lifestyle. Our programs range from the Day Train program to the Board and Train program, and we offer private and group lessons.
Every person at Sit Means Sit understands the importance of a positive environment for training dogs. We are committed to delivering you the happiest, healthiest version of your dog that is within our power. Click through the link to schedule a FREE consultation, or call in to get started today!
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Day Training
The Day Training program fits perfectly into a work schedule or a busy lifestyle. The training sessions happen during the work day after you drop them off in the morning as you would for dog daycare. The dog will stay in our care for 6-8 hours, and, when you return to pick up your dog, there is a 1-hour session with a professional trainer to give you the confidence you need to maintain good behaviors.
The training sessions happen once a week for three weeks and they cover a variety of situations and places. Your dog will visit pet stores, parks, and areas around the training center so that their training isn’t limited to a comfortable, home environment, but is versatile.
Private Lessons
Private lessons come in packs of 4 and they provide personalized training for your pet and for you. These lessons are very hands-on for anyone who wants to be involved and who wants to stake a personal claim in the success of the dog’s outcome.
You can choose who is there for the private training lessons, and you can choose where they take place. If there’s a specific location that causes your dog’s behavior to negatively shift, you might want to hold some lessons there. Or, if you want to expose your dog to as many places as possible, we can work with that, as well. Whatever works best for you and your dog.
Group Classes
Group classes are perfect for socializing your dog and for exposing them to situations that might undermine their training if left unadressed. Every dog is cared for in equal amounts and attended by our incredible staff of professional trainers.
A huge benefit of these classes is that they solidify training in a world of distractions. By the end of it, your dog will be able to navigate every situation with control and firmly-established behaviors.
Board and Train Programs
Board and Train is the combination every dog owner needs. By taking our top-tier training programs and combining them with professional boarding, we’ve made dog training feasible for so many owners who might otherwise not be able to find the time. All aspects of this program are carefully curated to guarantee only the best 24-hour care for your best friend. Come home from vacation to a happy, healthy, well-trained 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
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…