About Sit Means Sit Dog Training Cleveland & Akron
Dog Trainer in Copley, OH: Sit Means Sit Dog Training Cleveland & Akron provides structured, attention-based dog training at our premier Copley facility. Specializing in immersive Day Training, our convenient once-weekly program delivers professional behavior modification during the day, seamlessly fitting into busy schedules with no overnight boarding required. Whether you need to correct puppy boundaries and leash pulling, or manage intense reactivity, anxiety, and severe dog or people aggression, our certified trainers establish clear communication and fair rules. Through Day Training and private lessons, we work to build focus and real-world respect across the greater Cleveland-Akron region. Contact us for a free training evaluation.
Training & services
Training goals
Behavior consultation
Canine Good Citizen preparation
Crate training
House training
Leash trainingProgram details
Teach your dog to walk politely on a loose leash, eliminating pulling and creating calmer, more enjoyable walks together.
Obedience trainingProgram details
Achieve reliable off-leash control and obedience, even around distractions, with training designed for everyday life.
Recall training
Behavior support
Aggression trainingProgram details
Specialized, expert behavior modification programs designed to safely resolve and manage severe dog aggression, bite history, and intense resource guarding.
Fear and confidenceProgram details
Help fearful dogs build confidence and navigate new situations with greater comfort and trust.
Reactivity trainingProgram details
Targeted behavior modification protocols for dogs that bark, lunge, or overreact to other dogs, people, or everyday environmental triggers.
Resource guarding
How training happens
Day training
Group classesProgram details
Advanced, structured environments designed exclusively for our program graduates to proof obedience and confidence around intense, real-world distractions.
Owner coachingCustomer-reported
Private trainingProgram details
Convenient once-weekly private lessons providing structured, one-on-one training tailored to your goals. Held at our Copley facility, these sessions teach you the exact tools needed to correct frustrating habits, build focus, and unlock entry into our group classes.
Dog age
Adult dogs
PuppiesProgram details
A dedicated, one-time foundational lesson designed to jumpstart proper puppy management. We establish clear boundaries right away, covering the absolute basics of crate training, housebreaking, focus, and handling to set you and your puppy up for success. · Listed price: $149.00
Support between sessions
Follow-up support
Assistance and working dogs
Therapy dog trainingProgram details
Would you like to provide service, therapy, and comfort to our community with your dog by your side? Therapy Dog Certification may be the right path for you and your pup! We work with K-9 Caring Angels, a nation-wide nonprofit whose mission is to provide service through many channels.
Training approach
Positive reinforcement
Consultations
Free consultation
Other listed services
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Dog trainingProgram details
Premium, results-oriented training specializing in immediate real-world obedience, reliable off-leash control, and advanced behavior modification for puppies and adult dogs.
Day Train ProgramProgram details
Our core once-weekly Day Training program provides immersive behavior modification during the day, fitting busy schedules with no overnight boarding required. Dogs receive structured focus and boundaries from certified trainers, returning home each evening with clear owner guidance.
SeminarsProgram details
Is your trade show, event, home owners association, or company is looking for more education on dog training? At our seminars we cover an array of topics! These include the importance of dog training, understanding dog body language, bite prevention, traveling with your dog, and family planning.
Behavior ModificationsProgram details
Specialized training focusing on complex behavioral challenges. Our certified trainers work carefully to establish clear rules for dogs dealing with intense reactivity, anxiety, or severe dog and people aggression, customized safely to your dog's unique potential.
Anxious Dog TrainingProgram details
Structured training designed to help anxious dogs develop calmer behaviors and improved confidence.
Off-Leash Dog TrainingProgram details
Achieve reliable off-leash control and obedience, even around heavy distractions, with attention-based training designed for safety and freedom in everyday life.
Comprehensive Training EvaluationProgram details
Meet one-on-one with our professional trainers for a complete behavioral assessment to map out the exact premium program required to reach your goals.
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Questions & answers
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What people have asked about this business.
Does the training staff have experience with Great Pyrenees?
Absolutely! We train 600-700 each year and many of them include Pyrenees and other giant livestock guardians. Give us a call in the office and we'll set you and your dog up with a trainer for a free consultation to determine how we can help!
Community answer · Sit Means Sit Dog Training Cleveland & Akron · 2021-09-21
5/5Sit means sit is a great place to take your dog. If you need some training to help them to stop jump on you and be a little bit more disciplined. But the biggest thing is you're gonna have to put the work in yourself as well. They kind of give you a great guideline to go off of a…Read full reviewClose full review
Sit means sit is a great place to take your dog. If you need some training to help them to stop jump on you and be a little bit more disciplined. But the biggest thing is you're gonna have to put the work in yourself as well. They kind of give you a great guideline to go off of an to make sure that your dog is a little bit more stable in the house.
They've done wonders for my dog and I'd highly recommend.
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Donna Suscinski
5/5I found that Sit Means Sit Dog Training in Copley, Ohio is one of the best choices I could have made for my nearly six month old puppy! When I went in for a consultation to find out just what they had to offer my sweet, but out of control puppy, I was impressed. All the options…Read full reviewClose full review
I found that Sit Means Sit Dog Training in Copley, Ohio is one of the best choices I could have made for my nearly six month old puppy! When I went in for a consultation to find out just what they had to offer my sweet, but out of control puppy, I was impressed. All the options of training they have were explained as well as payment for their services. The consultant said “Dash will be a changed dog”. He is a changed puppy. He listens to me when I give him a command. He doesn’t jump up on me or ignore me. He is a lot more focused. I’m happy and he’s happy. Since he is only 6 months old he still has a few more behaviors that need to be corrected. I am confident that with the help of Sit Means Sit Dog Training Dog the behaviors will be corrected.
If your puppy or dog needs to focus more I recommend Sit Means Sit Dog Training in Copley.
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Ken Turocy
5/5Sit means Sit was a fantastic opportunity for not only our dog but for us. We got our dog from a rescue center and we're expecting a much different puppy experience. Our dog was getting more aggressive and louder by the day. She carelessly threw herself at our sliding glass windo…Read full reviewClose full review
Sit means Sit was a fantastic opportunity for not only our dog but for us. We got our dog from a rescue center and we're expecting a much different puppy experience. Our dog was getting more aggressive and louder by the day. She carelessly threw herself at our sliding glass windows and pulled us around on walks. We seriously considered giving her up. Thanks to this program and their continued support we are all learning new commands and the importance of consistency. We could not be more pleased with Baxley's response and she loves trainer Doug!
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Sarah Friddle
5/5
Our pup 🐶 Willow was a bit of a mess and was a super anxious dog, but after just a few weeks of training she is so much more confident and well-mannered. Thank you to trainers Doug & Alexa for helping us enjoy Willow so much more.
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David Gruber
5/5Before starting training with Sit Means Sit, my dog Charlie would react always react to other dogs and towards cars driving near us whenever I took him on walk. Since training, he's been able to control those urges to react and instead focusing on me and the directions I give him…Read full reviewClose full review
Before starting training with Sit Means Sit, my dog Charlie would react always react to other dogs and towards cars driving near us whenever I took him on walk. Since training, he's been able to control those urges to react and instead focusing on me and the directions I give him. I highly recommend working with the trainers of Sit Means Sit, who are not just great at training dogs, but also in helping you to get the best out of your dog!
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