FirstBarkI have had such a good experience with sit means sit! My pup Zeus has had some big obstacles to overcome that are being worked out at a rate I could’ve never done without their help! All the staff has been great and the e collar training has honestly been game changing gives me that extra confidence when doing off leash activities.
Sit Means Sit Dog Training - Portland
Tigard, Oregon
About Sit Means Sit Dog Training - Portland
The most important thing to the trainers at Sit Means Sit Portland Dog Training is happiness for everybody , dogs and owners alike. Owning a dog that struggles with aggression or constantly bounces off the walls can take away from everyone’s quality of life, but that’s what the team at Sit Means Sit Portland works so hard to improve. Through specialized board-and-train options that meet each dog’s unique needs, Sit Means Sit’s devoted dog trainers use attention-based training techniques for best results. The trainers also utilize one-on-one lessons to help dogs and their owners through real-life challenges to gain success.
Training & services
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- Behavior consultation
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- Canine Good Citizen preparation
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- Crate training
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- House training
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- Obedience training
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- Puppy training
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- Recall training
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Behavior support
- Aggression training
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- Fear and confidence
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- Reactivity training Customer-reported
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How training happens
- Board and train
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Our most popular program is our Immersion Board & Train option, where your dog stays with us, is trained and then returned to you. These programs typically include one on one lessons and group classes to make sure you know how to continue and maintain the training that your pup has received with us. We do all the hard work for you!
- Day training Customer-reported
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- Group classes
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We follow up all our programs with group classes. Group classes are a great way to work with your dog in a controlled environment and put all their training to work around distractions. Our Group Classes take place around other dogs so you can get the maximum results while teaching your dog to be under control while around other dogs and people.
- In-home training
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- Online or virtual training
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- Owner coaching Customer-reported
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- Private training
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Dog age
- Puppies
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This program is customized and designed to help you and your puppy progress successfully from puppyhood, though adolescence and on to adulthood. It starts by addressing some of the most frustrating and challenging issues with new puppies such as potty training; crate training; introducing your puppy to a leash; dealing with chewing and biting; etc. Then we continue with basic obedience and and any other specific challenges you are having.
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- Advanced obedience
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- Intermediate training
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Support between sessions
- Homework and practice Customer-reported
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Assistance and working dogs
- Hunting dog training
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- Protection training
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Dog sports
- Agility
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Your dog’s background
- Rescue dogs Customer-reported
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Additional services
- Boarding
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- Daycare
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- Dog walking
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Consultations
- Free consultation
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Other listed services
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- Aggressive Behavior Management
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- Day Train
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Our Day Train programs are for training customized for your individual needs. You can tailor the Sit Means Sit system to focus on the areas that you and your dog struggle with the most. Your dog comes and trains with us while you are off at work. We do the hard work for you and your dog receives personalized one on one instruction from a professional dog trainer. After their day at school we get you up to speed with what they have learned. This program comes with one on one lessons and lifetime of follow up group classes.
- Day Train Program
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- Day Train Programs
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- Dog Handling
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- Dog Park
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- Dog Rescue
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- Dog Sitting
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- Family Dogs
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- In Home Consultation
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- Integrative Healthcare
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- Jump Start
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- Training Consultant
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- Training Support
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Questions & answers
From GoogleWhat people have asked about this business.
I have a 14 year old red nose pit and shes a lovely dog., I just want to get her to not freak out whenever she sees another dog. is that even possible?
What's the answer?
Community answer · CLIFF HAMMER · 2024-09-21
How much is it and is it in person
Hi Anne! Yes, all training takes place in person at our facility in Tigard. Pricing varies depending on each pup, so we always start with a free consultation over Zoom first!
Community answer · Sit Means Sit Dog Training - Portland · 2022-09-21
How much does this cost
It depends on what you are looking for. They give you a free consultation to get an idea of what you are looking for. For my pup we did a 2 week board and train. $2100
Community answer · Tom Partridge · 2018-09-21
We adopted a 3 yr old Cavalier King Charles Spaniel who barks incessantly when a human or another dog comes near our/his “space”. He is very devoted to me and gets very excited and barks even when it’s time for a walk or potty. Train less barking?
They can help with any issue you have with your dog. Call for the consult. You will be amazed.
Community answer · Tom Partridge · 2018-09-21
I am sure they can. That's what the free consult is for to ask them questions and see what they can do
Community answer · Lisa · 2018-09-21
Go watch a group class too. Talk to the instructors. They are wonderful.
Community answer · Jon Yeargers · 2018-09-21
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Customer reviews
Google listing4.9
295 Google reviews
Mentioned in reviews
- group classes 44
- confidence building 36
- leash pulling 27
- helpful staff 25
- reactive dog training 21
- board and train 19
All 10 topics
- responsive staff 18
- patient trainers 10
- day train program 7
- rescue dog training 6
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Really happy we took our puppy to Sit Means Sit. We needed support in learning the basics for our poodle and it was the full day trainings that really helped our pup nail down the commands. Halle, our trainer, was amazing and really invited our whole family to participate and learn. Highly recommended.
Goodness gracious did SMS save us. Our dog was a nut and we loved him but we’d jusr had a child and things weren’t looking good. Resource guarding in particular. By the end of his training he was a completely new dog. No more guarding. Much more manageable. It’s been eight years and he’s a changed dog. Five stars isn’t enough
Our experience with Sit Means Sit has been wonderful. Matt has been very patient with with us as work with mastering commands and follow through. I would highly recommend Sit Means Sit!
I couldn’t be happier with Sit Means Sit and Matt’s training. My dog Rosa was a stray. I adopted her at 1.5 years old with a mystery background beyond the fact she was originally a stray. She is still learning how to be a happy girl and feel safe in this big intimidating world. S…Read full reviewClose full review
I couldn’t be happier with Sit Means Sit and Matt’s training. My dog Rosa was a stray. I adopted her at 1.5 years old with a mystery background beyond the fact she was originally a stray. She is still learning how to be a happy girl and feel safe in this big intimidating world. She unfortunately reacts to other humans and dogs and with her mystery background I felt the need to bring a professional in. Let’s just say, one of the best decisions I ever made.
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