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Sit Means Sit Dog Training Madison

Madison, Wisconsin

4.7/5· 368 Google reviews

About Sit Means Sit Dog Training Madison

Life with your pup should be a walk in the park, not a struggle to stay on the path. After all, a happy dog owner has a trained dog -- and a happy dog is trained! That's why SIT MEANS SIT dog training offers a unique approach that focuses on communication through attention. We'll customize a program with sessions designed to stimulate your dog's mind, body, and spirit. All this means faster results, a better-behaved dog, and more enjoyable time with your furry family member.

Training & services

Training goals

  • Behavior consultation
  • Canine Good Citizen preparation
  • House training
  • Leash training
  • Obedience training
  • Puppy training
    Program details

    6 week long puppy group class

  • Recall training

Behavior support

  • Aggression training
  • Fear and confidence
  • Reactivity training

How training happens

  • Board and train
    Program details

    Board and train programs

  • Day training
    Program details

    Day and train programs

  • Group classes
  • Private training
    Program details

    Private one on one lessons

Dog age

  • Puppies

Training level

  • Advanced obedience
  • Beginner training

Assistance and working dogs

  • Hunting dog training
  • Protection training
  • Therapy dog training

Your dog’s background

  • Rescue dogs

Additional services

  • Boarding
    Program details

    Boarding options for clients only

  • Daycare
  • Dog walking
  • Grooming

Consultations

  • Free consultation

Other listed services

View 26 additional details
  • Dog sitting (in-home)
  • 6 Week Course
  • Animal Care
  • Animal Clinic
  • Day Train
  • Dog Handling
  • Dog Park
  • Dog Training Equipment
  • Dog Training School
  • Dog's Exercise
  • Electronic Collars
  • Emergency Service
  • Initial Training
  • Level Training
  • Narcotics Detection
  • Owner Training
  • Personalized Training
  • Pet Care
  • Phone Consulting
  • Private Tutor
  • Training Collar
  • Training Course
  • Vet Clinics
  • Veterinary Services
  • Week Training
  • Working Dog Equipment

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Questions & answers

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What people have asked about this business.

My dog's collar is no longer holding a charge. Is there a way to get a new battery for this?

Hi Connie, Your collar has a lifetime warranty through Sportdog. Their customer service number is 800-732-0144

Community answer · Sit Means Sit Dog Training Madison · 2020-09-21

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Do you have a STAR puppy class?

Yes we do!

Community answer · Sit Means Sit Dog Training Madison · 2020-09-21

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Can I get my money back if im unsatified?

Sit Means Sit is amazing! You will NOT be unsatisfied! They are the best and they are super nice and they teach you everything you need to know to successfully train your dog.

Community answer · Laura Loomis · 2018-09-21

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Do you have a trainer named Kate? I have been watching Colt the Bat Dog at the Mallards games and I am impressed.

I take my dog to Sit Means Sit and its been the best experience ever! And Kate is amazing! All the trainers are very nice and will teach you everything you need to know to train your dog. If it wasn't for Sit Means Sit I would not have be able to keep my dog. He has very high energy and Sit Means Sits taught me ways to get his energy out without even leaving the house! Their training works and is the best there is!

Community answer · Laura Loomis · 2018-09-21

Yes!! Kate does work at the Madison location and she is amazing! She was our trainer for both stella and our new pup and shes the best!

Community answer · Megan Hansen · 2018-09-21

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Customer reviews

Google listing
4.7
out of 5368 Google reviews

Mentioned in reviews

  • Confidence building 60
  • Reactive dog training 29
  • Group classes 28
  • Training collar 26
  • Knowledgeable trainers 21
  • Welcoming atmosphere 13
All 10 topics
  • Leash pulling 9
  • Day train program 8
  • Fear aggressive dogs 5
  • Therapy dog training 5

Google review topics, not confirmed services.

100 collected reviews

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Andy Lee
5/5
Sit Means Sit is a great dog training service! All of the staff are very kind and knowledgeable. They take their time with you and your dog making sure you are comfortable with the training exercises and how to execute the various drills and practice routines. Overall, a great se…Read full reviewClose full review

Sit Means Sit is a great dog training service! All of the staff are very kind and knowledgeable. They take their time with you and your dog making sure you are comfortable with the training exercises and how to execute the various drills and practice routines. Overall, a great service with great staff, we would highly recommend Mike and his team if you are looking for a training program for your dog.

Thomas Augustine
5/5
I brought my stubborn hound/terrier/rottweiler/beagle mix and my reactive Australian Shepherd to Sit Means Sit thinking it would be nice to eliminate some of the chaos in our lives. Walking the dogs is now a pleasure. No more pulling and extreme reactions to other dogs is improvi…Read full reviewClose full review

I brought my stubborn hound/terrier/rottweiler/beagle mix and my reactive Australian Shepherd to Sit Means Sit thinking it would be nice to eliminate some of the chaos in our lives. Walking the dogs is now a pleasure. No more pulling and extreme reactions to other dogs is improving. Our trainer, Cat, is a maestro who truly understands how to communicate their methods leading to fast and significant changes in dog (and human) behavior. I highly recommend their service.

Kurt Schnepf
5/5
Sit Means Sit was amazing in helping train my newly adopted dog, as well as training me! It was well worth the price and exceeded expectations in a short time. They gave me all the tools and knowledge I needed to continue training my dog moving forward. Brenna and Nikita were…Read full reviewClose full review

Sit Means Sit was amazing in helping train my newly adopted dog, as well as training me! It was well worth the price and exceeded expectations in a short time. They gave me all the tools and knowledge I needed to continue training my dog moving forward. Brenna and Nikita were wonderful in their days training my dog Althea. Both of the ladies were very knowledgeable and were amazing to work with!

Joshua Varrieur
1/5
Sit Means Sit came highly recommended, but I have to say I’m very disappointed. I acquired a rescue from a friend who was walking downtown and had an homeless person hand him a dog. He couldn’t keep him so I took him in. This dog has been an absolute terror. Still is. I had no pr…Read full reviewClose full review

Sit Means Sit came highly recommended, but I have to say I’m very disappointed. I acquired a rescue from a friend who was walking downtown and had an homeless person hand him a dog. He couldn’t keep him so I took him in. This dog has been an absolute terror. Still is. I had no problem training our little corgi, but this dog was beyond me. So I sat down with Mike and explained the situation and told him that I run 2 businesses and have to cart a child everywhere with all his sports and I just didn’t have the time, energy, patience, or knowledge on how to handle him. He said he could help. Well over $2,000 and I still have a very untrained dog. Over $2000 get you 3 training sessions, 1/week, cause that frequency really drives the training home, and 2 months of group sessions, which I went to one and will never go back. They give you a collar and remote so if you want your dog to listen to you you have to carry a big remote everywhere you go. At all times. Not a single issue I brought up in the consultation was fixed. They didn’t even teach him the command to lay down. The group sessions… I hope you don’t have social anxiety or have good control of your dog because there is going to be like 25-30 people and dogs there and 80% of the things they going to have you work on they never taught your dog to do. I mean, if you want to pay over $2000 to have to train your own dog then this program will probably be great for you. But if you are a very busy person like I am this program is a waste of money. I will say, however, that everyone there was very pleasant to work with. I have absolutely nothing against Mike or the girls who worked with my dog, this just definitely was not the program for me. I’m afraid I’m going to have to get rid of the dog because I’m not paying another 2 grand for someone else to train him and I just can’t live like this anymore.

Luci Maurer
5/5

Very knowledgeable trainers, had an amazing experience with our 6 year old dog here. They can teach an old dog new tricks! Can’t recommend them enough, walks with our dog are now an enjoyable experience for all of us. Worth every penny!

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