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They took my stubborn dog and trained her to come when called, sit when told to sit, and how to get her to stop attacking the tv when she she’s another animal. We had a trouble spot and they came to the house to help for more personalized training. This experience was definitely worth it.
It was a complete 180 turn from when my dog Scarlett went in and in just 10 days of training, the staff are very nice, loving to my dog and courteus.
We took our precious King Charles Cavalier to Sit Means Sit, and we are very happy with the results. She is still a puppy for sure, but she struggled with basic things like sitting, and just listening in general. After doing the 10 day training, she is a completely different dog. She’s still very loving and sweet, but now she listens so much better, and is easily corrected. The staff does a great job in listening to concerns, and they are very kind and helpful. Highly recommend! 🙂
Excellent training program. Dropped my boy, Rocky, off for the 10 day board & train and he came back very attentive and calm. I was really impressed that he picked up commands so quickly. Walks are definitely more enjoyable now and his resource guarding towards his dog and cat brothers has gone down tremendously. Our household is much more peaceful. Staff is very friendly and eager to help both you and your dog. I highly recommend!
We had a wonderful experience with our dogs training. She is confident, and we are confident in our ability to keep her safe and help her with household expectations. The facility is unbelievably clean, and the dogs are very loved on and cared for the entire time. Our girl was so excited to see everyone at her follow up.
Ruby is a strong-willed Mini Aussie and an older puppy who had a few basic skills already mastered, but she is fearful of new situations. I chose the 10 day board and train program for her and am extremely happy I did! The team worked on building Ruby’s confidence and taught her the skills and obedience I need her to have. If she gets excited and forgets to sit before coming inside, she will go back out and do it right. I also understand Ruby much better and our continued training at home is a lot less frustrating. I highly recommend Sit Means Sit! If you think it’s pricey, IT’S WORTH EVERY PENNY!
They did amazing on my 9yr old Luna! She had trouble with other dogs, men, and recalling. After 10 days with SMS, Luna had upped her confidence with other men and dogs and also learned to come when told. I am extremely happy with what they did and they always helped me when I had questions! Thank you SMS!
We brought our King Charles Cavalier to Sit Means Sit for training, and the experience was outstanding from start to finish. The trainers were knowledgeable, patient, and clearly passionate about what they do. They took the time to understand our dog’s personality and needs, tailoring the training to help him succeed.
We noticed improvements almost immediately—better focus, responsiveness, and overall behavior. They also made sure we understood how to continue the training at home, which gave us the confidence to keep building on his progress.
If you’re looking for professional, effective, and caring trainers, I highly recommend Sit Means Sit. They truly went above and bey
They take amazing care of our dogs and know how to work with our large breed Great Dane. Sorry happy to be part of their family.
Sit means sit has an awesome program for any dog. JP was great and was attentive to all of our concerns and our dog’s behaviors that need some correction. The facility was very inviting and our dog received excellent care while being boarded. JP addressed any questions and was very helpful and supportive during the sessions. Our dog had a great experience. Highly recommend Sit Means Sit for any dog of any age.
My fur baby Luna participated in the 10 Day on site training program. She’s a two year old shepherd that was rescued from a shelter here. She is very active and enjoys being outside. I had difficulty walking her on a leash because she is very very strong. The team at Sit Means Sit was able to work with her and work with me. Our walks have improved greatly. Her obedience has improved a lot. We still have a ways to go, both her and I continue to get training. I highly recommend the team.
They use an electronic collar, which you purchase when you sign up. If your dog is a selective listener like mine, this is a good option. It allows the dog owner to get the dog’s attention more quickly.
The trainers are very precise with methodology and positioning. There are different methodologies, of course, because not all dogs respond to the same things. Highly recommend!
We recently had the pleasure of working with Sit Means Sit and I cannot express how happy we are with the results! From the moment we contacted them, their professionalism and passion for helping dogs and their people was evident.
JP took the time to understand our dog’s unique personality, behaviors, and needs. With their patient and compassionate approach, they made the training sessions enjoyable for both our dog and us.
Another thing that sets Sit Means Sit apart is the custom add-on training for our dog’s individual requirements (i.e. challenges). Whether it was obedience training, leash manners, or socialization, they covered everything.
During the training sessions, JP was not only professional but also highly encouraging and supportive. JP offered practical tips and techniques that we could continue practicing at home, ensuring consistent progress beyond the in-facility training.
Within a few weeks, we witnessed an incredible transformation in our dog’s behavior. She became more responsive, well-mannered, and is now enjoying interaction with other dogs (a huge win). She’s a whole new dog; happier and balanced!
The facilities at Sit Means Sit were top-notch, providing a safe and comfortable environment for our dog’s stay and training. The team’s (shout out to Kelly) dedication to creating a positive and friendly atmosphere was evident, making us feel at ease throughout the process.
We cannot recommend Sit Means Sit enough. Their expertise, professionalism, and genuine love for dogs are evident in every aspect of their service.
There is a cost, however we see it as a solid investment in the lifelong happiness of our dog and the harmony of our home. If you’re looking for dog training that truly makes a difference, look no further!
Thank you, JP, Kelly and team at Sit Means Sit, for transforming Piper into a well-behaved and happy dog! We are forever grateful for you!
We brought our one year old mini golden doodle, Tucker, to Sit Means Sit to work on crate manners, night time aggression, resource guarding, jumping, and help with walks. Tucker participated in the ten day program and he has been like a different dog. While he can still jump some when he’s excited he calms down much more quickly and has learned to sit for pets. Walking has greatly improved and most importantly he goes into his crate when told with zero aggression. He has also given up resource guarding. We’ve been very happy with his results. J.P. and Kelly have been great; easy to work with and are very responsive if you have any questions. Highly recommend! Best thing we could have done for dog/owner relationship.
We adopted two, 60lb, three year old dogs, that were pretty out of control. Very dog aggressive. It was a really looooong year!
Then we met JP and his staff. It took a couple weeks of training, but my wife and I can actually walk our dogs down the street now. They respond quickly to commands, and life has been so much easier!!!
Thank you!!!
Have been to a few of the Sit Means Sit facilities around the country and they are all spectacular with amazing folks that make it all happen! They’ve taught my dog and I so many things and have helped us both achieve every goal we have! HIGHLY RECOMMEND 10/10
My big dog, Edmund, was generally anxious, unable to see other dogs, insecure and afraid of new things and people before Sit Means Sit. He was aggressively protective of me and of himself from just about everything because he didn’t know how else to be. He’d even bitten a person trying to protect me from a harmless situation that had made him anxious and protective. He can now go on walks & sit right next to unfamiliar dogs and people, I feel safe and comfortable walking out and about with him, he’s able to walk and play confidently and with so much less fear. I cannot give enough thanks to JP & Kelly for everything they’ve done for Edmund. I am so proud of how much he’s grown, how well-behaved he’s becoming and of how his anxiety is starting to subside. We’ve got some work to do at home still, but that’s a lifelong thing. I feel like we’ve both gotten our lives back after Sit Means Sit. Thank you, JP, Kelly & everybody at Sit Means Sit.
JP and the team at Sit Means Sit did a fantastic job with my high-energy, reactive, rescue pup. They worked with me and my dog to learn together and I can happily say he is a much better behaved dog at home and in public. I can fully trust his recall now and walk him confidently. Truly cannot recommend this team and their services enough!
We started training about 8 months ago when my dog was about 10 months old. We did not do the boarding sessions and my dog still made more progress in two weeks after just two one hour sessions with JP than he did in the four months prior. I was initially apprehensive about the collar, but we have SO much freedom to run, play and be safe off leash that I am confident my dog’s life has improved. This training was some of the best money I’ve ever spent. We moved from Richmond to Dallas and both teams made it easy to transfer our training. Thank you to JP and Kelly for being great.
Cannot recommend highly enough! JP and team are professional with a clear love for your dogs; our dog Spanky made fast progress with them and was always excited to go to training. My expectations were exceeded and it was a joy to work with the trainers. Thank you for teaching our dog and giving him the skills he needs to go out on walks and hang out with other dogs!
Sit means Sit is fantastic! The collar training has been great for my stubborn two year old German Shepherd. I was hesitant in doing collar training at first, but having done the training, I believe it is a completely necessary tool for training a dog properly. You will 100% see results in the first week. JP, has been nothing but awesome working with my dog. He really takes the time to work with and correct each individual dog’s behavioral problems and needs! I can’t thank Sit Means Sit enough.
We were having issues with our dogs separation anxiety, pulling while walking, jumping, and more. We actually had worked with another trainer but still weren’t seeing the results. We began working with JP and had a wonderful experience! He taught us so many impactful techniques. Now, Perry is TOTALLY fine when we leave him home alone and is much better while walking! Our favorite part of working with JP is the weekly training classes. This allows us to continually learn new techniques and tune up our training. It is also great to have a place where you can train with the distraction of other dogs!
We can’t say enough great things about Sit Means Sit and JP. Training your dog is an investment, but we have seen immeasurable return on that investment!
My girlfriend and I were first time dog owners, and we were anxious about how to approach training our rescue Border Collie (Kuma). We had read many opposing opinions online regarding e-collar training, but ultimately moved past our reservations due to several behavioral issues that we were too overwhelmed to address. The biggest challenge we were facing was this seemingly paradoxical urge Kuma had to greet every dog, but then attack half the dogs she got close to. Whenever she would see a dog, she would lay down and refuse to move unless we walked towards the other dog. But as mentioned previously, we became anxious about letting her meet other dogs because we were never sure whether it would be a positive interaction. Walks became an anxious chore; I was regularly late to work and other dog owners were beginning to avoid us on walks. Kuma was not welcomed at daycare due to her aggression. Advice we read online and received from friends regarding positive reinforcement were ineffective, as Kuma seemingly had no interest in neither treats nor toys.
JP was very understanding during the consultation, addressing all of our concerns regarding e-collar training. JP discussed clear and strict guidelines of when to use the e-collar and at what strength. Fairness and compassion were emphasized. It also greatly alleviated our reservations when we got to feel the e-collar’s buzz and learned that these are not the same as outdated shock collars; the e-collars used here do not harm the dog. Positive reinforcement was also strongly encouraged in conjunction to the e-collar. With help, we ultimately discovered that Kuma responds well to praise. We ended up going with the 3 week boot camp option with recurring weekend classes. It was the best decision we have made for Kuma, to date. By the end of the 3 week boot camp, we already felt like we had a different dog. Kuma was drastically more obedient! We had spent weeks prior just trying to get her to respond to her name, and suddenly she was not only responding but actually listening to basic commands! Most surprisingly of all, she did not seem to be fearful of the e-collar. She was actually excited to have it on, since at that point she began associating the e-collar with going out of the house on adventures.
However, her aggression had not completely resolved. And this is why I am writing this review today. JP was direct and honest. He did not promise us that Kuma would magically be fixed in the span of 3 weeks. We were encouraged to proceed with the classes hosted every weekend and offered continued support in our efforts in training Kuma. This was, as I mentioned, about 1 year ago. Since graduation, we have taken Kuma to nearly every weekend class. Weekend classes provided a controlled, supervised environment for her to have repeated positive experiences with other dogs. The foundation established during boot camp was built upon steadily
She is a completely different dog today compared to 1 year ago. She is friendly, obedient, and confident. We can walk her off-leash and she participates in agility training. She no longer gets distracted by cars, animals, or sounds. She is no longer aggressive towards other dogs! Although she still wears the e-collar every day, we rarely have actually to use it to get her attention. With pressing matters like recall addressed, we have been leisurely teaching her fun tricks through positive reinforcement.
My girlfriend and I are incredibly grateful to JP and team for their support and guidance in our journey with Kuma. We were never treated any differently after boot camp; we always felt welcomed at weekend classes. JP has even helped us with aspects of training beyond what was advertised originally.
Our experience with Sit Means Sit has been outstanding! JP and the rest of the trainers have done wonders for our adopted 4 year old Chihuahua/Dachshund mix. He was having serious obedience issues, along with separation and crate anxiety. After participating in the 3 week package deal, it was more than obvious we made the right decision. We still have some stuff to work on, but we look forward to continuing with the included group training sessions on Saturday. They’re so informative and fun! We couldn’t be more pleased. If you and your dog need some help with training, look no further than Sit Means Sit.
JP is absolutely amazing. We had exhausted all options with our working like GSD. AFter 2 weeks, we came out with a completely different dog, highly recommend.
My husand and I were at wits end with our rescued Lab mix Sampson. He was almost 2 years old and had been to a couple of basic obedience classes when we first got him, but was showing signs of aggressive behavior to the point wher he was redirecting toward us. We were very frustrated and worried. I call a few different trainers and JP called me back almost immediately. He came to our house and met Sampson and diagnosed his behavior right off as being anxious and scared rather than aggressive. JP took his time with us and was very patient and understanding in “our” training as well as Sampson’s. JP and Kelly are always just a phone call away whenever there are any concerns or issues and are quick to call or text back. A great team and work very hard. I’m not sure if all training facilities are as compassionate and knowledgeable with dogs as Sit Means Sit, but I would definitely recommend them.
Great Guy! When people are good at heart they have a natural ability to work with dogs. After going through 3 trainers I was about to drive 1 hour and get my aggressive rescue evaluated. JP was willing to look at him that day! I highly recommend this place!
I took my pitbull Moose to Sit Means Sit and it was the greatest decision ever. I felt so comfortable and confident having Moose around dogs and in public. I want to do everything to avoid the “Pitbull Stigma” and wanted Moose to be able to enjoy his life without the worry of him not being trained. Moose LOVED the weekend classes, making friends, and of course JP (trainer) 10/10 Highly Recommend Sit Means Sit!
Jp has been very patient with helping me to help my dog build confidence. He is always willing to stay after group sessions to address any specific concerns we have and is willing to try multiple techniques until we find what works for us. He is super patient and you can tell that he absolutely loves dogs.
We love Sit Means Sit. We did the Board and Train with our dog Fiona, Jp and Kelly have been quick to have us back for mini training sessions whenever we need to make sure Fiona stays on her best behavior. Highly recommend!
We had an unruly 2 year old German Shepard named Ruger that was full of energy and at times uncontrollable. We found ourselves overwhelmed and on the brink of Re homing him. We brought home to Sit Means Sit RVA and right away I could tell JP knew what he was talking about and he genuinely wanted to help us. We signed up for the 15 Day Board and Train Program and after the first week alone we could tell a major difference. Now that Ruger has completed the program we are blown away and very pleased with the outcome. It has changed our lives and Rugers in a short time frame. I would highly recommend using Sit Means Sit RVA to anyone in a similar situation as we were in. We will definitely use them again in the future.
JP has done a wonderful job with our young pupp- huge difference from when we first started with Sit Means Sit. Walks have become much easier, going out to events; having friends and family over & COUNTER SURFING has officially ceased. I would highly recommend you give JP a call if you’re thinking about training your furry friend!
Thanks again JP!
Sit Means Sit is a wonderful place to bring your stubborn fur baby for the help it needs to be mindful amazing dog! Kelly the Office Manager is amazing and JP is the best trainer!
JP does a great job with the dogs in his care, and I’ve seen a really positive change in my dog. Highly recommended.
This place and staff are awesome, gave them a hard task and they did awesome.
Our puppy was a typical untrained puppy, now she’s a well trained pleasure to be around pup. Thanks Sit Means Sit!
Love this Place!
They have incredible customer service and I would recommend them to anyone!
JP & Sit Means Sit did an amazing job with our dog Remington! Our dog is 18 months old and a rescue that we adopted in early Feb 2018. Remington had a couple homes before we took him in and for various reasons they did not end up being his forever home. Remington Loves Life! he is full of energy, need lots of exercise and has big loving heart, but he had very few manners. He was difficult to control on a leash, enjoyed counter surfing at home and was overall just terrible at listening. Despite being house trained, his energy and anxiety would lead to more accidents at home than we expected (almost daily). My wife is not a dog person and she was concerned that maye Remington wasn’t a good fit for us because of his personality.
We put Remington into the 20 Day Board and Train Program with Sit Means Sit and Jp turned him around! He is now such an obedient and well behaved dog that my wife actually likes to show him off to friends and family. He makes us very proud and impresses everyone he meets with his obedience. My wife specifically told me “Remington is much easier to love now” and he makes an almost daily appearance on her Instagram account with his adorable antics or with showing off his “place” skills. He still has his love of life, his great energy and his big loving heart. He loves to play and LOVES to be chased, but now he has manners. We walks beside us on walks, doesn’t pull on the leash, has stopped counter surfing and comes to us when he is called. He honestly just listens to us now. He is obedient to the point that I can let him off leash in an open park to run to his heart’s content and know that he will come to me when I call his name, even if there are people or other dogs around. I feel he is more confident living with us now(after having been adopted a couple times before) and much less anxious. As a result, the accidents inside our home have stopped.
I can’t say enough good things about Sit Means Sit. This training brought us closer to our dog, who will now bring us tremendous joy for years to come. JP is great to work with, he is patient dog trainer and one that gets results. We are looking forward to the weekly group classes ove the summer. I highly, highly recommend Sit Means Sit!
Lilli still believes SMS training is using technology to the fullest and keeping dogs safe by being able to communicate to them off leash. Love your training and have using it for 10+ years. If you are considering ecollar training, definitely get the facts and train with the pros who use it properly and love dogs. Sit Means Sit all the way!
Amazing and life changing–we have learned so much about our dog and enjoy her even more! We know we can keep her safe and well trained around others. Thank you!
Thanks to Sit Means Sit, my German Shepherd is a completely different girl. No longer anxious and aggressive with other dogs, she’s happy and motivated and is loving life!
These training classes have made a solid citizen out of our 2-1/2 yo rescue golden retriever. He had been given up for adoption twice before we got him. The instructors were eminently patient and helpful for every issue we presented. We are so grateful for this awesome training.
We adopted a puppy who was 4 months old and he was impossible for us to train and behave: He jumped up on people, barked constantly, he was very destructive (if it fell on the floor it was his) he hated to be left alone, he pulled on his leash, he chewed on wood and went to the bathroom in the house! We called Sit Means Sit and he was picked up on Friday afternoon after 3:00pm. On the following Friday he was at the Home and Garden show with a sign: “My name is Mickey! Please pet me!” We could not believe what had been accomplished in such short time!
