Sit Means Sit Dog Training Chicago

I honestly cannot recommend this place and this team enough! We adopted a 5ish year old GSD and had her enrolled in training less than 2 months later. Our dog was very insecure, reactive on the leash, and clearly never had structure in her previously life before adoption. This team worked very closely with us and our pup to ensure we had all of the tools necessary to increase her quality of life and make her a happy, confident pup! I can confidently say that she has made incredible progress because of the training, tools, and knowledge we learned through Sit Means Sit and this team. Furthermore, the e-collar is a magical device that works wonders for reactive dogs especially. Our pup now walks nicely and isn't phased by passing dogs, she joins us at restaurant patios, and she even gets to enjoy off-leash fetch at parks! If your dog has a similar background to ours, then this is the place for you!

My Kooper will be 2 years old next month, so he’s a pandemic puppy/dog. He desperately needed training. He’s a Goldendoodle and his energy is through the roof. He’s not aggressive but he jumps because he wants to engage and play. Walking him is a workout because he pulls and hops, and in general he does his own thing. Last year I searched, reviewed, and contact several training programs. I was specifically looking for a board and train program. I visited SMS and saw the work they were doing with other dogs - I was amazed. I knew they were the right fit for me and Kooper. Unfortunately, there were a bunch of life circumstances that prevented me from moving forward. Fast forward to May 2022, summer is here and it was the best time to access the training due to school being out. Kooper is not a changed or new dog, but HE IS SO MUCH BETTER! He’s consistently responding to commands and cues. In fact, I am so much better. Tony and Mikey have taught me skills to help me continue the work they have done over the last two weeks (Kooper graduated on June 15). Because of their teachings I’m more aware of what to do and how to respond. I am not getting it perfect, but the great thing is Kooper and I can take classes for life! At SMS, just as others have said, they really do care. They call and email with updates. They are dog people. You can tell they love what they do. In one video, Mikey hugged Kooper to celebrate him completing the exercise. In another video, I heard Tony call Kooper big guy, lol. With each visit they were gracious and patient with me. They constantly asked did I understand and was I comfortable with techniques, and they didn’t mind me asking to repeat them so I did feel like I had truly gotten them. When I say they deeply care and are in tune with dogs, it is the truth. On day one, July 4, Tony called to tell me he suspected Kooper had an ear infection. They knew and noticed the signs within hours. Turns out he did have not an infection in one ear but in both ears. My dentist has a saying, “Good work ain’t cheap and cheap work ain’t good!”, well Sit Means Sit is a great exemplar of that saying. I appreciate the team at Sit Means Sit, and I look forward to mine and Kooper’s increased learning and growth.