Dog Training in Solvay, NY
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Professional Dog Training in Solvay, NY
At Sit Means Sit in Solvay, we are proud to work with dogs and puppies to work on problem behaviors and teach them the skills they need to succeed din life. Whether this is your first dog or other dog, our team is here to provide some of the canine training that your dog needs. From doggie daycare to professional pet training, we are confident that we can create a training plan that will teach your dog the skills they need to do well in your Syracuse home.
Services We Offer in Syracuse, NY
We are proud to provide a lot of unique services that you can choose from when it is time to work with your dog or pup on behavior and obedience training. Some of the canine training that we can provide at our behavior school includes:
- Leash training
- Potty training
- Obedience
- Skills to help them lead a healthy life
- Biting
- Barking
Our team is going to work to create a customized training program that will help handle some of the behavior problems that you are worried about in your dog. Whether you have a Golden Retriever, a puppy, or some other type of dog who needs assistance with canine training, we are confident that our services will provide them with the help they need to improve their lives and do great things. Contact our business today to learn more about our pet training options today!
Pet Training Classes in Syracuse, NY
Any Dog Any Age Any Problem
We are proud to be in the business of training your dog the skills they need to succeed. Whether they need to go to obedience school in NY or they need time to play and be around other dogs with toys, we have the pet training that you need. Some of the great training services we are proud to provide include:
Day Training
Our day training sessions are some of the best for most dogs. During this time, we can work on a number of different behaviors and skills, such as leash training, how to not pull on a leash, stopping excessive barking, and preventing biting to ensure that your puppy or dog behaves. Our team will work with the pet owner to create a plan that makes sense for your dog.
Private Lessons
Sometimes your dog needs some specialized lessons to help teach them the way that you would like them to play. Our team will work on dog training that will work for the specific behavior that is causing the most problems. We are in business to give you the best dog ever, especially if it is your first dog and you need a little help. You can choose how long to send your dog to school with our team while we work on them to achieve great things in each session.
Group Lessons
Our group lessons are a great place for your dog to be around other dogs and have a chance to play. Our team is there to work through some of the skills that your pet has been working on. This is like a doggie daycare that will get your dog out of the house and learning what they need to be the best pet for your family.
Puppy Training Classes
We are proud to provide puppy training classes that will be perfect for your new pup. Puppies are sometimes hard to train at home, so we offer an extensive school that will help your pup have fun learning the skills and behavior that you want from them through play and toys. We will teach them how to be good on a leash, not to bite, and how to avoid excessive barking.
Board and Train Programs
Do you plan to go on a trip ad want to work on leash training and other pet training sessions while you are gone? Whether you need to take a trip for business or are traveling out of Syracuse, NY, we can provide he best boarding and training for your puppy or dog. Our team is here to keep your pet safe while providing training that will lead to great things when you come back.
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…