FirstBarkOpal has learned so much in your class, we are so happy with her progress. Before class she wouldn’t even move on a leash and now she looks forward to walks.
Sit Means Sit Dog Training Cleveland & Akron
Copley, Ohio
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 training
Program details
Teach your dog to walk politely on a loose leash, eliminating pulling and creating calmer, more enjoyable walks together.
- Obedience training
Program details
Achieve reliable off-leash control and obedience, even around distractions, with training designed for everyday life.
- Recall training
Behavior support
- Aggression training
Program details
Specialized, expert behavior modification programs designed to safely resolve and manage severe dog aggression, bite history, and intense resource guarding.
- Fear and confidence
Program details
Help fearful dogs build confidence and navigate new situations with greater comfort and trust.
- Reactivity training
Program 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 classes
Program details
Advanced, structured environments designed exclusively for our program graduates to proof obedience and confidence around intense, real-world distractions.
- Owner coaching Customer-reported
- Private training
Program 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
- Puppies
Program 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 training
Program 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 training
Program 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 Program
Program 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.
- Seminars
Program 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 Modifications
Program 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 Training
Program details
Structured training designed to help anxious dogs develop calmer behaviors and improved confidence.
- Off-Leash Dog Training
Program 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 Evaluation
Program 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
From GoogleWhat 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
What would be the average you cost for training?
2 Grand and not worth it.
Community answer · Ryan Younkins · 2018-09-21
I paid $800...and didn't receive info on extra classes but the training helped my dog.
Community answer · Barbara Rosenberger · 2020-09-21
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Customer reviews
Google listing4.8
445 Google reviews
Mentioned in reviews
- Group classes 46
- Friendly staff 33
- Leash training 28
- Answering questions 27
- Knowledgeable trainers 15
- Distraction training 11
All 10 topics
- Obedience training 10
- Patient trainers 10
- Manners training 6
- Stubborn dogs 5
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We just graduated today! Doug was our trainer and he is amazing! Luca is a 5 year old Morkie who has high anxiety. Working with Doug has made a huge impact on our lives and Luca’s too! We are looking forward to group classes to learn more fun activities! Some people might think t…Read full reviewClose full review
We just graduated today! Doug was our trainer and he is amazing! Luca is a 5 year old Morkie who has high anxiety. Working with Doug has made a huge impact on our lives and Luca’s too! We are looking forward to group classes to learn more fun activities! Some people might think this company is expensive but it has been worth every penny!!! Luca is much more lovable and calmer than I could imagine. Doug also trained my husband and me too. We were harder than Luca! Thanks again Doug! See you in group classes.
We just graduated today! Doug was our trainer, just amazing with our dog, Luca! He is doing so much better and so are we. Doug also trained my husband and me!!!! We have a lot more practicing to do but he has made life for him and us more fun! Thanks Doug! We can’t wait to learn …Read full reviewClose full review
We just graduated today! Doug was our trainer, just amazing with our dog, Luca! He is doing so much better and so are we. Doug also trained my husband and me!!!! We have a lot more practicing to do but he has made life for him and us more fun! Thanks Doug! We can’t wait to learn more in group classes! People might say it’s expensive but it’s worth every penny to have a calm and attentive dog!!! He is actually more lovable than ever.
We had a great experience with Sit Means Sit! My fiancé and I recently adopted our Australian Shepherd, Teddy, and he came into training with very little confidence and a great amount of nervousness/anxiety. After 5 weeks, the distraction training had made such a huge difference!…Read full reviewClose full review
We had a great experience with Sit Means Sit! My fiancé and I recently adopted our Australian Shepherd, Teddy, and he came into training with very little confidence and a great amount of nervousness/anxiety. After 5 weeks, the distraction training had made such a huge difference! Teddy is now more confident and more obedient with us. Alexa, Chloe, and Doug were all amazing trainers and were very patient with Teddy as he was still very hesitant/nervous when meeting new people. Sit means sit training is worth it, as long as you are willing to put in the work!
must have lots of friends and relatives to get a 4.8 review. This is awful rip off, lots of money for you to train your own dog (they just have you come in to do the same repetitive routines over and over) their solution to everything is to turn up the juice on the shock collar. talked to over twenty people: to actual people and no one had a good experience.
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