Sit Means Sit Dog Training - NorCal

We had an absolutely phenomenal experience with Katie and I cannot recommend her highly enough. Our 1 year old chocolate lab, Moe, completed the two-week board and train program, and the transformation we saw in such a short amount of time was nothing short of incredible. From the very beginning, Katie was professional, knowledgeable, patient, and genuinely invested in Moe’s success. It was immediately clear that she truly understands dogs and cares deeply about both the dogs she trains and the families they go home to. Throughout Moe’s time with Katie, his progress was remarkable. His obedience, focus, impulse control, and overall confidence improved dramatically. He came home calmer, more responsive, and much happier to work with us. Commands that used to be inconsistent or ignored are now solid and reliable, and his leash manners alone have been life-changing. No more whiplash on walks! Katie didn’t just “train” Moe. She built a strong foundation that we can continue to grow with. The structure and clarity she provided made a huge difference in his behavior, and it shows every single day. What truly sets Katie apart is how amazing she was to work with as a trainer and communicator. She kept us informed throughout the entire process, explained everything clearly, and made sure we (including my 10 year old daughter) felt confident handling Mo when he came home. Her passion, expertise, and positive energy made the entire experience seamless and reassuring. We trusted her completely, and she exceeded every expectation. If you’re considering Sit Means Sit, ask for Katie. She is an exceptional trainer, and we are so grateful for everything she did for Moe and our family. We will absolutely be back to continue training in group classes!

Enrolled my 3 year old Schnauzer in the 2 week boarding and training course. Toby trained with Katie most of the time and what a difference she made. He no longer pulls us on leash when we walk him and his barking has lessoned as well. Upon coming home after the training, Toby has become much more lovable and does not jump up on new people We could tell Katie loves her job just by the way she interacted with him. She also had no problem pointing out that Owners must be trained as well and must commit to following through with what she teaches.

Rating is based on training and services. The training I received with Marcos was excellent. The scheduling on the other hand, worst I've seen in a while I prepaid my lessons and scheduled my lessons months in advance. Out of the blue all my appointments were canceled. Did not receive a phone call for 2 weeks for no reason of why my scheduled was canceled. When I finally called in I was told that my trainer had suddenly quit and they were going to call me back to tell me when another trainer would be available. This was unacceptable. It took them weeks before they out of the blue sent me a schedule that would not work. No phone call to apologize or to inform me that what a new schedule might be. I get no phone call still and action taken.