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
5/5My daughter completed training with her dog recently and im so beyond impressed she placed her dog on a raised bed in the living room and she watched the other dogs play fetch in front of her my daughter opened the door welcomed her company in and her dog stayed the entire time w…Read full reviewClose full review
My daughter completed training with her dog recently and im so beyond impressed she placed her dog on a raised bed in the living room and she watched the other dogs play fetch in front of her my daughter opened the door welcomed her company in and her dog stayed the entire time well over an hour. And she's just a young puppy who's got a huge energy level. The trainer came for the home follow up his name was Doug. He was awesome he answered all her question Gave so much help with things they needed guidance on. He seemed so personable. Worth the money paid.
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Shannon Gilbert
5/5I had rescued a dog, and she was born completly deaf. It was so hard to communicate with her especially outside in the yard. We would have to physically go get her. And she was constantly confused. I had been to sit means sit before, and my dog had some health problems and was ne…Read full reviewClose full review
I had rescued a dog, and she was born completly deaf. It was so hard to communicate with her especially outside in the yard. We would have to physically go get her. And she was constantly confused. I had been to sit means sit before, and my dog had some health problems and was never able to enroll. I was unsure if they'd be able to help my new dog because of the disability, I had a consult with the trainer doug and he 100% ensured me he could help it may take a little longer but they knew they could do it. So we signed up for the 5 week training. Doug was the one working with nugget. And let me tell you what. I have never been so impressed. Doug was the best person to work with her. He matched her energy and mine and my boyfriend he was personable outgoing and just amazing with my dog and never skipped a beat explained things perfectly so we could understand. When I tell you its soooooo worth the money. My dog is completly different we can co exist she comes when shes called by the collar she isnt afraid of it gets excited to put it on because she knows we're gonna hangout an do fun things that involve string cheese. In public she is focused and is amazing. People constantly ask how we were able to reach that point with her being deaf. And the answer is always sit means sit. Im planning on putting my other dog through and will only train with Doug. They nailed this. 1000% recommend sit means sit.
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Mary Maleski
5/5We had a great experience with Sit Means Sit, especially Alexa! She was amazing with our Aussiedoodle puppy, Bo - she was always patient, knowledgeable, and truly caring. She made him want to come back each week. Bo learned so much in a short time, and we saw a big improvements q…Read full reviewClose full review
We had a great experience with Sit Means Sit, especially Alexa! She was amazing with our Aussiedoodle puppy, Bo - she was always patient, knowledgeable, and truly caring. She made him want to come back each week. Bo learned so much in a short time, and we saw a big improvements quickly. She also did a great job teaching us how to work with him at home. Highly recommend Alexa and the Sit Means Sit team!
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Paul Maleski
5/5
The whole team was great! Special thanks to Alexa, Bo really thrived!
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Ryan morris
5/5
I would recommend it to another dog owner in needing of help to train and understand the fundamentals.
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