Sit Means Sit - Massachusetts

We just completed our training with Sit Means Sit and I honestly can’t say enough good things about our experience — especially working with Dave. Our dog Finley is an Australian Labradoodle who is extremely social and friendly, but that actually became a problem on leash. He would stare hard at other dogs, then lunge and bark, making walks stressful and unpredictable. Inside the house, he was also very reactive to noises and would bark at everything. We felt like we were doing everything right, but couldn’t break the cycle. In just about a week of training, the improvement has been incredible. Finley went from reacting to almost every dog to being able to walk past 15+ dogs calmly, even in high-distraction environments like Bass Pro Shop. He now glances at dogs and keeps moving instead of locking in and escalating. He’s walking right beside us, checking in, and actually thinking instead of reacting. What surprised us most is how the training carried over into everyday life. Finley is noticeably calmer in the house — far less barking, more relaxed, and better able to settle. He can now hold “place” even when guests come over, which was something we never thought possible before. And just as importantly, he is still the same happy dog. He still plays, eats, wags his tail, and is excited to see people and dogs he knows — just with much better control. Dave is a huge reason for this success. He is incredibly hands-on and genuinely cares about the outcome for both the dog and the owner. One moment that really stood out — I called him because I was struggling to get Finley to respond consistently, and Dave drove 30 minutes for an unscheduled visit just to help me work through it in person. That level of commitment is rare. He doesn’t just train the dog — he teaches you how to handle real-world situations, which is what actually makes the difference. If you’re dealing with leash reactivity or just want better control and communication with your dog, I highly recommend Sit Means Sit Easton and Dave. The results speak for themselves.

Through the referral of a friend we looked into training with Dave. Seeing he has a Vizsla of his own, we felt strongly that he would understand our questions and concerns as well as provide valuable insight to go along with his training. Winnie is just over a year old and has made great progress in her leash manners (especially around distractions), as well as basic obedience. Sticking with Dave’s training methods has allowed Winnie more freedom off leash, and provided us confidence and reassurance in her safety as well as that of others. The office staff is easy to talk to and extremely helpful. There were a few different instances where we had to reschedule training sessions, and both Lauri & Trisha were responsive and accommodating each time. This is a very professional and well run team at Sit Means Sit. We’ve seen massive improvements in Winnie’s behavior & obedience from our first session through the third, and can’t thank Dave enough for providing us with the knowledge and techniques for continued success.

I have a one and a half year-old female boxer mix, and it was very hard for us to take her for a walk or to have her around our grandchild because she would always jump up on people and she would pull the lease so bad that I couldn’t walk her I had to have my husband do it so we decided to put her in to sSIT MEANS SIT dog Training And I can’t even do to tell you what an amazing job they did within 30 minutes I was getting pictures of my dog Next to another dog, not on a leash and behaving, I was an utter amazement. The first day of training. They took my dog to Lowe’s and she was well behaved. I was truly amazed. It was like I got back a different dog, but we got My Girl and I am so happy with the results. We finally have the dog that we’ve always wanted. I could not have asked for a better trainer. Dave is unbelievable and he truly cares about the dog If you have a dog that needs help, I would definitely recommend Sit Means Sit. They’re unbelievable and they’ll always be there to have your back so long as you keep up on the training

Our 6 month old black lab, Seraphina, is a sweet girl but excitable. We knew we needed to get her trained so she could be a fully participating member of our family. We contacted Dave at Sit Means Sit and knew right away we made the right choice. After just the first session she was a changed dog. Focused, appropriately attentive, and a sponge to do more and do better. Our concern was we’d lose that “spark” of puppyness and playful energy by training through e-collar but we need not have worried. She’s learned the difference between “play” time and when to behave and, more importantly, we’ve learned how to transition her effectively between the two. This has been the best thing we could have done to ensure a rich and fulfilling life for the newest member of our family. Dave ensures both your pup and you are setup with the knowledge and practical training to make this a lifelong investment in your relationship. I can not recommend Dave and Sit Means Sit enough!