Sit Means Sit Dog Training provides professional dog training services in Metro Detroit and surrounding Michigan areas.
At Sit Means Sit Metro Detroit, our passion is developing the relationship between dogs and their families, allowing the most freedom and safety for the dog and the most peace of mind for the people. We train for today’s busy lifestyle.
We train dogs for obedience and behavior modification. We’re proud that the majority of our new clients each year come through referrals from our clients and local veterinarians.
Our goal, regardless of the program our clients choose, is to make each client feel welcome and encouraged, and to treat each dog like our own.
Training & services
Training goals
Behavior consultationProgram details
Canine Good Citizen preparationProgram details
We offer Canine Good Citizen testing typically once per quarter.
Obedience trainingProgram details
Puppy trainingProgram details
With our AKC STAR puppy program, you can expect to learn about all facets of starting your puppy off on the right paw, and guiding behavior to create a canine companion you can be proud of for the duration of their lifetime.
Recall trainingCustomer-reportedProgram details
SocializationProgram details
Behavior support
Aggression trainingProgram details
Reactivity trainingProgram details
How training happens
Board and trainProgram details
Day trainingProgram details
Group classesProgram details
Group classes are included with all our training options. Additional group class sessions are available for purchase. Many of our clients find group classes to be the most enjoyable part of the process, and come consistently for quite some time.
In-home trainingProgram details
Owner coachingCustomer-reportedProgram details
Private trainingProgram details
Dog age
PuppiesProgram details
Training level
Advanced trainingProgram details
Beginner trainingProgram details
Support between sessions
Follow-up supportProgram details
Assistance and working dogs
Hunting dog trainingProgram details
Protection trainingProgram details
Therapy dog trainingProgram details
The Go Team Crisis and Airport Dogs is a non-profit therapy organization which is affiliated with Sit Means Sit. These are therapy/crisis response dogs who go through more intensive training than your typical therapy dog.
Your dog’s background
Rescue dogsProgram details
Additional services
BoardingProgram details
DaycareProgram details
Consultations
Free consultationProgram details
We begin our process with a no cost consultation to help guide you to choose the training program for your family.
Other listed services
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Immersion TrainingProgram details
Here dogs come to live and learn, have fun and work hard. With an immersion program, your dog comes to stay with us for a period of typically 10 days. Immersion training options provide our clients with the opportunity to take advantage of the expertise of our trainers at a very high level.
Family DogsProgram details
Animal CareProgram details
Day StayProgram details
Day Train ProgramsProgram details
Dog HandlingProgram details
Dogs EventsProgram details
Individual InstructionProgram details
Dog BehaviorsProgram details
Free Training ConsultationProgram details
Immersion ProgramProgram details
3-Week Training CourseProgram details
Dogs SitProgram details
Dog ControlProgram details
Dog Training SchoolProgram details
Initial TrainingProgram details
Leash BehavioralProgram details
Level TrainingProgram details
Owner TrainingProgram details
Training CourseProgram details
Week TrainingProgram details
Continuing EducationalProgram details
Dog ScheduleProgram details
Day Train ProgramProgram details
Akc Fit DogProgram details
Dog Trainer 3Program details
Training ProgramProgram details
Commands TrainingProgram details
Pet First AidProgram details
Complete TrainingProgram details
Dog LearnProgram details
Dog WalksProgram details
Dogs StartProgram details
Fit DogProgram details
Individual DogProgram details
Pet First Aid ClassesProgram details
Training SkillsProgram details
Leash ManagementProgram details
Show TrainerProgram details
Training TrainersProgram details
Working DogProgram details
Anxious Dog TrainingProgram details
High-Distraction Dog TrainingProgram details
Off-Leash Dog TrainingProgram details
Dog Training EventsProgram details
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Questions & answers
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What people have asked about this business.
Do you offer board and train programs?
At our Rochester Hills facility, we have a beautiful Immersion Inn for our board and train program. It's a clean, intimate setting, holding a maximum of 18 dogs. Our rooms at the Inn frequently book weeks in advance for our board and train programs. We have programs of different lengths, depending on the needs of your dog and family. A trainer will be happy to discuss the options with you during your free consultation.
Community answer · Sit Means Sit Dog Training Detroit · 2025-09-21
Yes! We offer a no-cost consultation at our facility located at M59/Crooks in Rochester Hills. It gives you a chance to see our 8,500 square foot facility and to meet with a member of our team who will give you a recommendation about which of our training programs will fit the needs of your family best.
Community answer · Sit Means Sit Dog Training Detroit · 2025-09-21
Do you offer a puppy class? If so, what are the age requirements and cost?
We sure do! We offer a four-week, six-week or eight-week session of classes.
We provide a rolling enrollment so you can choose when to start. Puppies between 10 and 22 weeks of age are welcome!
Classes are held on Mondays @ 7:00 pm, Wednesdays @ 2:00 pm & 7:00 pm and Saturdays @ 9:00 am.
The cost for the program ranges between $199.00 - $399.00.
Community answer · Sit Means Sit Dog Training Detroit · 2025-09-21
Does this company use electric collars for training?
Yes.. however do your research when looking at all forms of training... When I was a client, they offered demonstrations and explanations so you can evaluate their methods.
Community answer · John Wagg · 2017-09-21
If you want a happy and healthy relationship with your dog you WILL come here! They saved my GSD's life. He came to us unsocialized at two years old, and he was terribly fear aggressive - other forms of training made him worse.
Don't believe anyone who says collar training is harmful. PEOPLE are harmful - and those who misuse a collar, will misuse any other form of training too.
Community answer · Megan Fisher · 2018-09-21
I have found that electric collars get a bad reputation because of inappropriate use. Sit Means Sit teaches using the collar as an attention getter like a tap on the shoulder - not as punishment. A lot of praise and positive reinforcement is recommended. The dogs are happy and excited to learn and to please. My experience and observation confirms how humane this collar can be if used correctly.
Community answer · Sandra Papiez · 2018-09-21
Initially we were not too keen on a dog training place that used an e-collar but I did sign up for their training as they came highly recommended by many, to give us the results that we were looking for. And at the end of 3 weeks of intense training I can say we made the best decision ever. Each and every trainer was amazing and ensured that we understood (really ensured) how they worked our dog . The training gave us the necessary tools for us to feel confident with our dog in different scenarios.....this was gold. Would highly recommend spending the days off between training (even if it is a few minutes) to go over the commands introduced to your dog and share your challenges/wins with the trainers ,before the next class. The trainers were ever willing to help with any questions and provide solutions. It was a commitment for sure but a very rewarding one ,both for us and our dog.
Community answer · Arti Kesu · 2020-09-21
Clearly Phoebe has no experience with training collars. Our dog went to Sit Means Sit for training and I can't tell you how excited she gets when we get her collar out. Training for her is like play time and she loves it. I have tried the collar on personally and can tell you from first hand experience it does not hurt.
5/5Sit Means Sit has been such a great experience! We have 2 mini dachshunds that have big personalities. They were terrible on leashed walks and barked at everything and any little noise. Since our training, we have seen such an improvement in both of their leash skills and the bar…Read full reviewClose full review
Sit Means Sit has been such a great experience! We have 2 mini dachshunds that have big personalities. They were terrible on leashed walks and barked at everything and any little noise. Since our training, we have seen such an improvement in both of their leash skills and the barking is so much more under control. They have gained new skills and now we can enjoy our time spent on walks and out in public. They aren’t perfect yet, but with our continued group classes we know they soon will be!
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Paula
5/5
The immersion program and follow up training has been a game changer for our lab who was displaying significant behavioral issues like resource guarding, people aggression, leash pulling and impulsivity. Nick and the team are amazing. Highly recommend!
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Hope Ferschneider
5/5
Very satisfied with the day training program we decided to do with our dog. Not only has our dog learned so much but so have we as owners and we can’t wait to continue to learn in our group classes! Very friendly and professional staff as well.
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Amy Chamberlin
5/5We recently completed an immersion dog boarding and training program with our 10-month-old puppy Oliver through SIT MEANS SIT Metro Detroit, and it truly has been life-changing. The training has honestly saved our sanity. We now have the tools and confidence we need to properly t…Read full reviewClose full review
We recently completed an immersion dog boarding and training program with our 10-month-old puppy Oliver through SIT MEANS SIT Metro Detroit, and it truly has been life-changing. The training has honestly saved our sanity. We now have the tools and confidence we need to properly train Oliver and continue the work at home.
Our puppy clearly understands the commands we’re asking of him and responds happily and willingly. The transformation has been incredible, and we are so grateful for the guidance and support from the team at SIT MEANS SIT Metro Detroit. We can’t recommend them highly enough.
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Anne Marie Pino
5/5
They are good at encouraging us to work together as a team to help make Chief and I to understand each other and what is needed to get him to be happy and help teach him how to be good . Thank you for giving me pointers how to train him safely and happy!
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