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Sit Means Sit Bakersfield

Bakersfield, California

5/5· 25 Google reviews

About Sit Means Sit Bakersfield

Sit Means Sit Bakersfield is about more than just correcting dogs’ behavior, we’re about preparing them for the real world and cultivating relationships between dogs and their owners. Our entire team is highly trained and professional. The goal is to make every one of our training sessions fun, engaging, and beneficial.

Training & services

Training goals

  • Behavior consultation
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  • Obedience training
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    If your dog has behavioral problems like marking in the house, aggression or separation anxiety we’re going to help you fix that too. You can expect a happy obedient dog that can perform on or off leash around severe distractions. Ultimately, more freedom and fun for you and your dog!

  • Puppy training
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  • Socialization
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Behavior support

  • Aggression training
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  • Reactivity training
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  • Separation anxiety
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How training happens

  • Group classes
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    Group classes expose your dog to the real world, with all its distractions. Because it’s held outside with other dogs and owners involved, your pet will learn how to obey even if they’re in a brand-new environment.

  • Private training
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    This program is for dog owners who want to be involved in the process every step of the way. Private lessons aren’t just meant to correct dog behavior, they’re for pet parents who want to know how to continue to train dogs even in the absence of a professional.

Dog age

  • Puppies
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    Our puppy classes are a quick-start program meant to give your new best friend a strong beginning. We give you answers to all your questions and curate your dog’s behavior so that they become a canine companion suited for a lifetime of meaningful relationships.

Other listed services

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  • Jump Start Dog Training
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    The Jump Start Program is our premier option. Here’s how it works: A trainer comes to your home and works the dog in and around your own environment each day of the week. Our staff will instill the best behaviors in your dog and they get to be home with you each night.

  • High Anxiety Dog Training
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  • High-Distraction Dog Training
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  • Off-Leash Dog Training
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Customer reviews

Google listing
5
out of 525 Google reviews

Mentioned in reviews

  • jump start program 4
  • skills 4
  • group classes 3
  • helpful staff 3
  • training reinforcement 3
  • trusting trainer 3
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  • value for money 3
  • behavioral issues 2
  • confidence 2
  • e-collar 2

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25 collected reviews

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Monica Slikker
5/5
Sit Means Sit Bakersfield is great! Yes, they use e-collars but the trainers JD and Kolby stress using the LOWEST setting that gets your dog's attention. I choose the private lesson package. This way I could learn the lessons along with my dog. We also practiced during the we…Read full reviewClose full review

Sit Means Sit Bakersfield is great! Yes, they use e-collars but the trainers JD and Kolby stress using the LOWEST setting that gets your dog's attention. I choose the private lesson package. This way I could learn the lessons along with my dog. We also practiced during the week between lessons. Each lesson built on the lesson before and the trainer helped to keep us from falling into bad habits or incorrect use of the collar. I love the Tune-up sessions they offer every week. These are included in the price of the training package for a year. It's a great way for the dogs to properly socialize with other dogs. It's also a good way to sharpen our skills. Today's session had 25 dogs and owners there. Jd and Kolby are there to answer questions or help with issues that may creep up too as time goes on. I highly recommend Sit Means Sit Bakersfield

Lisa Barnett
5/5

Kolby and JD were great and taught my dog and I how to do several things! They were very patient with her. That she's a husky and is very stubborn... And she actually learned a lot. She's turned out to be a pretty good girl thanks to them!

Cathy Jones
5/5
We have a puppy named Gus. He is a rescue, so we don’t know much about what happened before we got him. We decided on obedience training because he was very anxious, as well as aggressive to people and other dogs. He had 9 lessons with Kolby, and two additional lessons, with Kol…Read full reviewClose full review

We have a puppy named Gus. He is a rescue, so we don’t know much about what happened before we got him. We decided on obedience training because he was very anxious, as well as aggressive to people and other dogs. He had 9 lessons with Kolby, and two additional lessons, with Kolby and JD. Both Kolby and JD are so knowledgeable and tailor the lessons to the individual dog. Today was my first group lesson with Gus, but his second. I was so impressed with what Kolby did. He really knew the dogs well, so he was able to anticipate and adjust what he was doing based on the dogs’ behavior right then. He also helped individuals as needed and answered questions. Gus is fairly new in his training, but we see so much improvement! Sit Means Sit is not one size fits all. They are also reasonably priced, considering that they will continue to help your dog as long as it is needed. I highly recommend them.

T. Alexander Newman
5/5
They made it fun for our dog and for us! We quickly realized we had more to learn than our dog….and the trainers were patient with us too. Big thanks to the entire staff for the professionalism and expertise. Also thank you for the continued opportunity for group training and …Read full reviewClose full review

They made it fun for our dog and for us! We quickly realized we had more to learn than our dog….and the trainers were patient with us too. Big thanks to the entire staff for the professionalism and expertise. Also thank you for the continued opportunity for group training and support. We feel assured knowing you all are willing to quickly text us back or we can bring our boy in for more training if needed. Thank you again!

Lizzie Osburn
5/5
Kolby and JD both are fabulous with their knowledge of how to succeed with a dog! The skills Kolby was able to provide Shasta and Kiwi, along with myself and my husband are priceless! I now have full confidence in not only my dog but myself to go into any situation and know I w…Read full reviewClose full review

Kolby and JD both are fabulous with their knowledge of how to succeed with a dog! The skills Kolby was able to provide Shasta and Kiwi, along with myself and my husband are priceless! I now have full confidence in not only my dog but myself to go into any situation and know I will have a well mannered dog! Thank you so much for all the patience and knowledge that you gave to us all! I recommend you to everyone I talk to!

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