FirstBarkWe rescued our staffie, Blue, at 6 months old and were completely lost. She wouldn’t listen, couldn’t go on walks and was terrified she would hurt another dog. We found Sit means Sit and worked with Andy. What a blessing. I now have the confidence and our dog has the skills to go on walks. We can’t thank Andy and the team at Sit Means Sit enough. Highly recommend.
Sit Means Sit Dog Training South Orange County
San Juan Capistrano, California
About Sit Means Sit Dog Training South Orange County
At Sit Means Sit South Orange County ("SOC") we specialize in off-leash training even around your dogs biggest distractions. You never know when your dog might get out the front door or slip out the back gate and that is when the training really counts. There’s no dog Sit Means Sit can’t train, from a 180-pound Mastiff to a 2-pound Chihuahua. We offer programs that fit any and all dogs…no matter the breed, age, size or personality, we have you covered! Through our free consultation, Sit Means Sit South Orange County will design a program to fit each dog and owner’s goals. Our trainers will come to you so they can see the everyday behaviors and work in your dogs environment.
Training & services
Training goals
- Behavior consultation
- Crate training
- House training
- Leash training
- Obedience training
- Puppy training
- Recall training
Behavior support
- Aggression training Customer-reported
- Fear and confidence
- Separation anxiety
How training happens
- Board and train
- Group classes
Program details
Groups classes are extremely helpful in improving your dog’s social skills! Once completing one of our individual training programs, they will be able to partake in Group Classes where they will learn to handle severe distractions in an organized learning environment.
- In-home training
- Owner coaching
- Pack walks
- Private training
Program details
Our Private Lessons allow us to address your pup’s individual needs by learning from your own personal trainer. They can come to your home, local park, favorite trail, or even a shopping center to work around your dogs biggest distractions.
Dog age
- Puppies
Program details
We have programs specifically designed for puppies! By teaching them the proper way to behave from the start it can prevent disobedient behaviors in the future. We help with main issues such as potty training, crate training, leash introduction, and chewing & biting issues.
Training level
- Advanced obedience
- Advanced training
- Beginner training
Support between sessions
- Follow-up support
Assistance and working dogs
- Hunting dog training
- Protection training
- Service dog training
- Therapy dog training
Program details
Our dedicated team consists of Therapy Dogs, Service Dogs, and Handlers. Both canine and trainer work hard to earn each of their certifications so that they can give their best service to the community.
Dog sports
- Agility
- Trick training
Dog size
- Small dogs
Training approach
- Positive reinforcement
Additional services
- Boarding
- Daycare
Consultations
- Free consultation
Other listed services
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- 3-Week Training Course
- Akc Community Canine
- Day Program
- Day Train
- Dog Handling
- Dog Sit
- Dog Social
- Dog Trainer 3
- Dog Trainers School
- Dog Training Evaluation
- Dog Training Programs
- Dog Training School
- Dog Training Seminars
- Dog's Social
- Free Dog Training Evaluation
- Free Training Consultation
- Home Lessons
- Initial Training
- Jump Start
Program details
This program allows you to get the best of a fully immersed training program without having to send them away. Training would be completed in and around your home. And our professional trainers would come every day to teach your dog the manners they need, while you get to sit back & relax.
- Jumpstart Program
- K9 Handling
- Leash Control
- Level Training
- Owner Training
- Personal Trainer
- Refresher Courses
- Scent Detection
- Training Course
- Training Program
- Training Trainers
- Training Your Dog
- Training Your Pup
- Week Training
- Working Dog
Confirm current programs and availability directly.
Questions & answers
From GoogleWhat people have asked about this business.
Hi, my dog is older (4), can he still be trained?
Absolutely! The person who coined the saying you cannot teach an old dog new tricks- was just lazy! We train all ages!
Community answer · Sit Means Sit Dog Training South Orange County · 2024-09-21
Do you train service dogs for children with Autism?
We train the level of obedience need for service dogs but not the actual task work. We can guide and coach you on the task work.
Community answer · Sit Means Sit Dog Training South Orange County · 2024-09-21
How much does your dog training cost?
There are a number of factors that we evaluate prior to building a training package for you such as your dog’s age, temperament, previous training, as well as the desired goals of the owner. Because of these factors, we offer a free demonstration & consultation as an opportunity to meet with your family as well as your dog to gain insight into the unique circumstances that affect your dog’s training. If you are interested, give us a call at (949) 373‐5357
Community answer · Sit Means Sit Dog Training South Orange County · 2021-09-21
What types of programs do you offer?
We offer a variety of training programs to meet your dogs needs. From Private Training and Group Classes to Board and Train and Therapy Programs. If you would like to learn more, give us a call at (949) 373‐5357
Community answer · Sit Means Sit Dog Training South Orange County · 2021-09-21
How much do you charge just for leash training? I have a four year old border collie and she is well trained accept on a leash. She heals until she sees another dog and lunges after them. She has has sprained my hand trying to pull her.
We do not charge ala cart prices for commands. We have all inclusive packages that allow us to dig deep into your dogs reactivity and give you more than just a band aide.
Community answer · Sit Means Sit Dog Training South Orange County · 2024-09-21
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Customer reviews
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Mentioned in reviews
- Group classes 46
- Knowledgeable trainers 33
- Board and train 22
- Leash pulling 22
- Patient trainers 15
- Obedience training 14
All 10 topics
- Reactive dog training 8
- 10 day program 5
- Jump start program 5
- Puppy socialization 4
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Choosing Sit Means Sit was such a good decision for help with our 2 crazy labs! Both of our big fur baby boys learned very quickly how to listen and obey the fundamentals taught by their trainers. I loved that for each scheduled session, they sent two trainers to my home… so b…Read full reviewClose full review
Choosing Sit Means Sit was such a good decision for help with our 2 crazy labs! Both of our big fur baby boys learned very quickly how to listen and obey the fundamentals taught by their trainers. I loved that for each scheduled session, they sent two trainers to my home… so both dogs could go at the same time, each with their own trainer, which made it so much more efficient. When it came time for my husband and I to be “trained” on how to continue the training process, it was much easier than I expected. Both dogs understood the purpose of the collar and I quickly became more comfortable as well with how it works. Taking our dogs for walks at the beach has gone from almost impossible to mostly enjoyable!
I took my nine month old German Shepherd to the board and train in the San Juan location, and it has been the best decision. I had reached my wits end on my very difficult to manage puppy and was ready to call it quits. She would bite me, pull on the leash, jump all over the plac…Read full reviewClose full review
I took my nine month old German Shepherd to the board and train in the San Juan location, and it has been the best decision. I had reached my wits end on my very difficult to manage puppy and was ready to call it quits. She would bite me, pull on the leash, jump all over the place, try to play tug-of-war with the leash while on walks, and very reactive to other dogs. It was horrible! After taking her to Sit Means Sit She is a completely new dog. I am able to coexist with her throughout the house without being afraid of her biting. And can now enjoy our walks and find myself less stress. I’m looking forward to continuing her training on the one on one sessions. Also, I enjoyed the weekly updates of pictures and videos on the board and train. Really made the process more enjoyable in knowing that they really care about our pups. Zoe loves working with her new buddy Andy.
Taytum and the whole Sit Means Sit crew have been an absolute joy to work with. They are super responsive, flexible and helped me develop training skills to keep my growing pup safe and instill necessary boundaries in our home. My Bernese loved coming to his training days - each …Read full reviewClose full review
Taytum and the whole Sit Means Sit crew have been an absolute joy to work with. They are super responsive, flexible and helped me develop training skills to keep my growing pup safe and instill necessary boundaries in our home. My Bernese loved coming to his training days - each of the staff members are so knowledgeable and skilled at working with all kinds of pups. They even lent me a spare collar when my dog chewed through his... 😂 I'm grateful to have done the program - everyone meeting our dog for the first time talks about what a good behaved puppy he is! All thanks to sit means sit!
Sit Means Sit transformed my German Shepherd's behavior beyond my expectations! Their expert training drastically reduced his reactivity, making walks calm and enjoyable. He now responds to commands with precision, and their tailored approach brought out his best, turning our daily routines into a joy. I highly recommend Sit Means Sit for any dog owner seeking remarkable results!
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