Client Spotlight
Dog’s Name: Kala
Location: Brandon, Hillsborough County
Breed: German Shepherd
Reason for contacting us: Obedience Training, Off Leash Training
Likes: Balls, food and water
Favorite toy: Soccer ball
Favorite Treat: Any chew toy
Arrival Story: Kala the German Shepherd came to Sit Means Sit because she needed help with over the top energy.
Motto (what your dog would say if it could talk): “Squirrel, duck!”
Dog’s Name: Kolohe
Location: Lutz, Hillsborough County
Breed: Cocker Spaniel
Reason for contacting us: Obedience Training
Likes: To chew on everything
Pet Peeves: When my older sister jumps on me!
Favorite toy: Chipmunk
Favorite Treat: Pupperoni
Favorite Park: Lake Park
Best Tricks: Shakes hands
Arrival Story: Kolohe came to Sit Means Sit the wild child of the family. Her family needed help channeling all of her energy into something a little more positive. Her excessive energy would sometimes lead to her chewing up toys & dog beds and barking a lot .
Motto (what your dog would say if it could talk): “I love my daddy!” & “Give me a bone!”
Dog’s Name: Zeus
Location: Wesley Chapel, Pasco County
Breed: Boxer
Reason for contacting us: Obedience Training
Likes: Treats
Pet Peeves: Coming back inside when I have been playing!
Favorite toy: Rope
Favorite Treat: Milkbone
Best Tricks: Sit!
Arrival Story: Zeus is a rambunctious boxer who would get very excited when people would come over leading to jumping and sometimes playful mouthing. He also needed some help learning to walk nice on a leash and coming when he was called.
Motto (what your dog would say if it could talk): “Hold me & love on me!”
Dog’s Name: Tango “Monster”
Location: Tampa, Hillsborough County
Breed: Ibizan Hound / Cattle dog Mix
Reason for contacting us: Obedience Training
Likes: Friends, Food, and is sister Luna
Pet Peeves: Men!
Favorite toy: Pig
Favorite Park:
Best Tricks: Davis Island
Arrival Story: Tango is an adorable pointy eared pup who came to Sit Means Sit needing help being more comfortable around men and some help with his focus around the outside world.
Motto (what your dog would say if it could talk): “Feed Me!”
Dog’s Name: Jaxson
Location: Tampa, Hillsborough County
Breed: Belgian Malinois
Reason for contacting us: Obedience Training and Off Leash Training
Likes: Cuddling, playing with others, and giving hugs
Favorite toy: Football
Favorite Treat: Food in general!
Favorite Park: The Beach
Best Tricks: High-Fives
Arrival Story: Jaxson came to Sit Means Sit needing a little help with confidence around people he didn’t know and he needed to learn how to stay focused around more distractions.
Motto (what your dog would say if it could talk): “I love my mom!”
Dog’s Name: Tango
Location: Tampa, Hillsborough County
Breed: Ibizan Hound / Cattle Dog Mix
Reason for contacting us: Obedience Training
Likes: Friends, food, and his sister Luna
Pet Peeves: Men!
Favorite toy: His pig
Favorite Park: Davis Island
Best Tricks: Roll Over
Arrival Story: Tango is an adorable pointy eared pup who came to Sit Means Sit needing help being more comfortable around men and some help with his focus around the outside world.
Motto (what your dog would say if it could talk): “Feed Me!”
Dog’s Name: Lacy & Lily
Location: Trinity, Pasco County
Breed: Corgi & Dachshund Mix / Teacup Yorkie
Reason for contacting us: Obedience Training
Likes: to chase lizards and to cuddle
Pet Peeves: other dogs and listening
Favorite toy: Stuffed toys and chew bones
Best Tricks: Place!
Arrival Story: Lacy and Lily our two sassy ladies that came to Sit Means Sit with some not so desirable habits . Lacy is was an anxious dachshund/ corgi who would pace the house, go after lizards, pee on rugs and bark a lot. While little Yorkie Lily liked to bolt out the front door and thought rules didn’t apply to her .
Motto (what your dog would say if it could talk): “Do I have to Mom & Dad?”
Dog Names: Zoe and Emma
Location: Tampa, Hillsborough County
Breed: Cavalier King Charles Spaniels
Reason for contacting us: Obedience Training, and Anxiety
Likes: Snuggles and Kisses
Favorite toy: Anything Stuffed
Favorite Treat: Frozen Veggies
Favorite Park: Picnic Park
Arrival Story: Zoe and Emma are two super cuddly cavaliers who came to Sit Means Sit with a lot to say , especially when people would come to the door.
Motto (what your dog would say if it could talk): “Everything is awesome!”
Dog’s Name: Homer
Location: Land O’Lakes, Pasco County
Breed: Labrador Retriever
Reason for contacting us: Obedience Training, and Aggression Control
Likes: Frisbees, balls, breakfast, dinner, and swimming
Pet Peeves: When his sister gets more attention than he gets.
Favorite toy: Frisbee, or tennis balls
Favorite Treat: Breakfast or dinner
Arrival Story: Homer came to Sit Means Sit with some anxiety issues, coupled with an excessive amount of energy . He was becoming a bit aggressive when other dogs were in and around his house and yard. Especially if they were male. He would become very agitated , resulting in him barking, jumping and constantly being on edge on walks.
Motto (what your dog would say if it could talk): “Wake up its time for breakfast!” and ” Were is my ball?”
Dog’s Name: Deems
Location: Tampa, Hillsborough County
Breed: Belgian Malinois
Reason for contacting us: Obedience Training
Likes: Food
Pet Peeves: Wet grass
Favorite toy: Rope, and Tennis balls
Favorite Park: West Park
Best Tricks: Paw!
Arrival Story: Deems is a rescue pup that has a lot of drive and focus. Unfortunately he was not using it to his owners advantage. Instead of focusing on them he was more driven to pull towards small furry things and other dogs, when he was on leash. Making it very hard to enjoy a walk with him.
Dog’s Name: Trigger
Location: Temple Terrace, Hillsborough County
Breed: Hound and Pit Mix
Reason for contacting us: Obedience Training, Off Leash Training, and Aggression Control
Pet Peeves: Other dogs
Favorite toy: Squeakers
Favorite Treat: Marrow Bones
Best Tricks: Place
Arrival Story:Trigger is an active pup that came to Sit Means Sit with some impulse control issues. It had become a bit of a challenge to walk him on leash as he would get easily distracted when he saw other dogs and wild life
( especially the squirrels) , as well as smells in the grass.
Motto (what your dog would say if it could talk): ” Oh….Squirrel!”
Dog’s Name: Spike
Location: Tampa, Hillsborough County
Breed: Hound Mix
Reason for contacting us: Obedience Training
Likes: People, Treats, and everything
Pet Peeves: Squirrels
Favorite toy: Kong
Favorite Treat: Bone
Favorite Park: West Park
Best Tricks: Die
Arrival Story: Spike is an adorably sweet hound pup who was a little too enthusiastic when greeting new people and liked to pull mom when they went on a walk.
Motto (what your dog would say if it could talk): ” Pet Me !”
Dog’s Name: Deja
Location: Tampa, Hillsborough County
Breed: Labrador Mix
Reason for contacting us: Obedience Training
Likes: Attention, Walks, Swimming, Giving Kisses
Pet Peeves: Being left at home
Favorite toy: Anything furry
Favorite Treat: Anything that smells like bacon
Favorite Park:Honeymoon Island
Best Tricks: Sit and Shake
Arrival Story: Deja is a super sweet senior lab that came to Sit Means Sit with separation anxiety so severe that she would panic even if you were in the next room . She also pulled a lot on leash making walking her a drag.
Motto (what your dog would say if it could talk): “Just Kiss Me!”
Dog’s Name: Loki
Location: Tampa, Hillsborough County
Breed: Husky
Reason for contacting us: Puppy Training
Likes: Toys, people, other dogs
Pet Peeves: Being told what to do
Favorite toy: Chew toy rings
Favorite Treat: Beggin Strips & Ice
Favorite Park: Fort De Soto
Best Tricks: Sit & Paw
Motto (what your dog would say if it could talk): ” I just want to have some fun and then go to sleep!”
Dog’s Name: Onyx
Location: Riverview, Hillsborough County
Breed: Poodle
Reason for contacting us: Obedience Training, Off Leash Training, and Aggression Control
Likes: Being rubbed
Pet Peeves: Loud noises
Best Tricks: High Five
Motto (what your dog would say if it could talk): “Massage me!”
