Sit Means Sit Dog Training - NorCal

I decided to go with the two week board and train for my 2 yr old rescue GS, Dawg. My biggest concern with Dawg is reactivity toward other dogs(barking/pulling on leash) passing vans and often with person(s) approaching when we are out. And even while we are in the home. I have struggled with being able to get Dawg’s attention long enough to focus on following through with commands. I was referred by my girlfriend who mentioned she had great results with Sit Means Sit. From my first phone call, Adam made the process from start to finish so easy. By Adam explaining the training process from start to completion. Adam reassured me my issues with Dawg could be resolved through training and with consistency. Dave was our assigned trainer. He was wonderful to work with. He is extremely knowledgable, passionate in his work, personable with both people and our pets. Which made it easier to leave him for the two weeks. Dave sent daily text messages summarizing what he and Dawg had worked on in their daily sessions and how he did. And once a week Dave also sent a video update which showed them training for that day. When I picked Dawg up, Dave spent about an hour and a half training session. In that time Dave went over the instructions on the Sit Means Sit E- collar. Which I was able to purchase. It is water proof which is a necessity for our water sports during the summer months. The best part is it comes with comes with a lifetime warranty! After going over the instructions on how to use/charge the E collar. Dave then demonstrated everything that he and Dawg worked on during their two weeks. It included commands come, heel, place, sit, and off. He then handed me the leash and had me go through all the commands with Dawg. With Dave’s supervision and guidances the entire time. I could see there was definitely a considerably amount of change in his demeanor. Dawg seems more calm and focused when being spoken to. Dawg was even able to stay focused while the food cart rolled by. Having him back home Dawg has been doing great with commands. Overall, I feel this was a great experience. This has given me a great foundation to work with and continue the training at home. The training provided by Dave has given me the confidence I needed to feel comfortable and more at ease when taking him outdoors. Knowing even if there are distractions of dogs, people and passing vans. Having learned and continuing to learn how to make the connection with Dawg so his focus is on me and what I am asking him to do. Lastly, I would like to give a HUGE thank you to both Dave and Adam for accommodating me at the last moment on Dawg’s pick up date. As I had overlooked an important doctor’s appt which prevented me from being able to pick Dawg up as scheduled. You and your staff are all so very AWESOME! Thank you so much. I HIGHLY recommend Dave with Sit Means Sit! Rita Lauritson

Dave and the crew were spectacular! Me and my two pups made the drastic move from Kansas City to San Francisco and they struggled during that transition to a bigger more active city. I was in a panic before starting a new job and the Sit Means Sit crew were so accommodating and were able to get my boys into their program during that timeframe. Communication was far beyond what I had expected and they made such progress with reactivity and anxiety. I am excited to see the boys continue to grow and gain confidence. We took full advantage of follow-ups and group classes to ensure we are getting the most from this experience!! I would recommend Sit Means Sit in a heart beat for your training needs!!

I highly recommend Sit Means Sit Dog Training! Working with Dave has been a wonderful experience. He is an amazing trainer and his wealth of knowledge and understanding of dog behavior is incredible. He is very patient and does a great job explaining his training methods every step of the way. After only a handful of lessons, I have noticed significant improvement in my dog’s obedience and I feel much more confident handling my 120lb dog. No longer am I getting dragged around on walks or having him jump on people when they come over. If I could describe the training in one word, it would be INVALUABLE! Working with Dave has been a HUGE game changer for both me and my dog, and I only wish I had signed us up sooner!