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Sit N Stay Dog Academy

Tampa, Florida

4.3/5· 216 Google reviews

About Sit N Stay Dog Academy

SNS has been a leading dog training and behavioral academy, and a trusted pillar within the community, for 24 years. As a family-owned and operated business, we are deeply invested in this community we call home. Our clients are treated like family, and just as you trust us with your pets' training, we work diligently to return that trust with exceptional service and care. We value the relationships we build and are committed to making a positive impact both in your lives and in the community.

Training & services

Training goals

  • Behavior consultation
  • House training
  • Obedience training
    Program details

    It’s important to lay the foundation, break habits, and begin a fresh routine. Based on your evaluation and assessment, SNS will determine a length of time that is appropriate for your fur-family to begin working daily on basic obedience at our facility.

  • Puppy training
    Program details

    We encourage you to get involved in your new puppy’s training as early as possible. This avoids creating any bad habits from the start. We can teach you how to raise up your pup with proper communication techniques so they become respectful and obedient members of our society.

  • Recall training

Behavior support

  • Aggression training
  • Fear and confidence

How training happens

  • Board and train
  • Group classes
  • Owner coaching Customer-reported
  • Private training

Dog age

  • Puppies

Training level

  • Beginner training

Support between sessions

  • Follow-up support
  • Personalized training plans

Assistance and working dogs

  • Medical-alert and mobility assistance
  • Search and rescue training
    Program details

    Here at Sit ‘N Stay we will work with you and your dog to learn how to properly trail a scent as well as how to reinforce this training outside of class.

  • Service dog training
    Program details

    We provide training to a variety of types of service dogs including: Therapy Dog Tracking Dog Working Dog Wheelchair Assistance Dog Protection Dog Custom Trained Dog (PTSD, Medical Alert, Autism Support, Seizure Response, etc. There is endless possibilities based on the individual need)

  • Therapy dog training
    Program details

    Dogs are frequently used in therapy. Inghram’s Sit ‘N Stay Dog Academy trains dogs to be friendly, patient, confident, gentle and at ease in all situations. We teach them to enjoy human contact and be content to be petted and handled, sometimes clumsily.

Your dog’s background

  • Deaf or blind dogs Customer-reported
  • Multi-dog households
  • Rescue dogs

Additional services

  • Boarding
    Program details

    Clients of SNS have access to our boarding and daycare offerings. Once you go through your first part of basic training, being on a routine is critical. Therefore, we provide boarding and daycare for our clients.

  • Daycare
  • Grooming

Consultations

  • Free consultation

Other listed services

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  • Autism Support
  • Class Learn
  • Dog Academy
  • Dog Program
  • Dogs Learn
  • Kids Class
    Program details

    We offer weekly classes solely for client’s children to come practice and advance their learning for handling and communicating. This teaches kids responsibility and leadership in a fun, caring way that can have beneficial effects that will last a lifetime.

  • Master Trainer
  • Special Training
  • Start Training
  • Training Programs
  • Training Your Dog
  • Working Dog

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Questions & answers

From Google

What people have asked about this business.

How much does it cost?

Its been years since I was there . You will have to by or call .

Community answer · Tom Kelly (CodeChaser) · 2021-09-21

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No question,, Just wondering why your still in business due to how you mistreat animals. All you people that work at this place should be jailed.

I been using them for a month, I think they are great. Why do you think they mistreat the dogs is my concern?

Community answer · Sarah Webb · 2020-09-21

I've been using sit and stay since I got my first service dog through them for my son with cerebral palsy to walk with. Also another dog and then finally training the aggressiveness out of our Rottweiler. Every one I've sent loves the place. Why do you think or know they abused animals

Community answer · Jeff Sterns · 2020-09-21

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Does anyone know how much it is to attend a group class?

you can call them and they can set a time up for you

Community answer · Ryan Stern · 2021-09-21

Question on Google
What’s the explanation of the video going around of the dogs being abused and neglected under the care of the employees here?

Good morning, The video you are seeing was staged over 2 years ago by PETA. We were just as appalled as everyone when we first saw it. We hired a private investigator to investigate our company and invited animal services out. Nothing was found. The PETA informant who staged the video is currently being sued by Petsmart for staging cruelty for hamsters, gerbils, and parakeets. The video does not represent our company or what we do.  Thank you for your concern, Inghram's Sit N Stay Dog Academy

Community answer · Meagan I · 2019-09-21

My dog Maximus, spent 8 weeks there as a pup and goes back regularly for stays. No problems. I was told about the video when we went for the interview. Was told it was a person with an axe to grind. My neighbor also had their dogs trained and boarded there as well.

Community answer · Edward Bembrey · 2019-09-21

Question on Google
You abuse dogs?

Inhghrams is the best dog trading school in Tampa. We have had tremendous treatment from all the staff.

Community answer · Joe Boisvert · 2018-09-21

I have 2 miniature dachshunds who have NOT been abused during Daycare nor boarding. I have not witnessed any type of abuse in my 2.5 years of being a client of Sit N Stay.

Community answer · Susan V · 2018-09-21

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Customer reviews

Google listing
4.3
out of 5216 Google reviews

Mentioned in reviews

  • Group classes 11
  • Dog psychology 8
  • Board and train program 6
  • Dog academy 6
  • Dog whisperer 5
  • Free consult 3
All 10 topics
  • Cane corso training 2
  • Deaf dog training 2
  • Home visit 2
  • Parent training 2

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100 collected reviews

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john vann
5/5
Sit N Stay Dog Academy has been an incredible experience for both me and my 7-month-old Great Dane, Batman! He’s been attending classes since he was 4 months old. At first, it was a bit of a challenge—Batman just wanted to play and had trouble focusing. But by consistently applyi…Read full reviewClose full review

Sit N Stay Dog Academy has been an incredible experience for both me and my 7-month-old Great Dane, Batman! He’s been attending classes since he was 4 months old. At first, it was a bit of a challenge—Batman just wanted to play and had trouble focusing. But by consistently applying the techniques we learned in class at home and working with him every day, we’ve seen tremendous progress in his training. What really sets Sit N Stay apart is that it’s not just about teaching your dog commands—it’s about teaching you how to properly handle your dog using effective techniques. They show you how to turn everyday moments into learning opportunities, which has made a huge difference in how Batman behaves and responds. I also especially love their dog boarding and daycare options. It gives Batman the chance to keep learning and working in a structured environment while I’m busy during the day or out of town. It’s such a relief to know he’s not only being cared for, but continuing to grow and stay consistent with his training. Thanks to Sit N Stay, Batman is becoming a well-mannered, confident dog—and I feel much more confident as his owner. I highly recommend them to anyone looking to build a strong, respectful bond with their dog!

Jacob VanStratt
5/5

World class dog trainer Extremely professional staff I personally have had many dogs trained at sit n stay and would go no where else.

Eastside De'great
5/5

Best decision I’ve made in my pet owner tenure! The staff is very knowledgeable and their passion for their craft is very evident.

Hunter Phoenix
1/5
I hate to write bad reviews. But this is bothering me. My dog stayed at Sit N Stay dog academy 3-4 months ago. I had my dog do a training session for 2 weeks, then turned into 4 weeks. I tried to stick to the training program they taught me, but my dog is ruined. He was a puppy …Read full reviewClose full review

I hate to write bad reviews. But this is bothering me. My dog stayed at Sit N Stay dog academy 3-4 months ago. I had my dog do a training session for 2 weeks, then turned into 4 weeks. I tried to stick to the training program they taught me, but my dog is ruined. He was a puppy and now he’s scared of everything. All my neighbors, friends think I abuse him. I feel so bad for him. Everytime I raise my hand he shakes and owes on the floor. I do know they use the choker method, I asked my vet and he said that’s a cruel practice to use for training. Something happened at Sit N stay.i can’t prove anything but I feel like my dog was abused. I’m so sad, and feel So bad for him.

Leah Wooten
3/5
While Inghram's Sit and Stay offers a convenient training solution, our experience left me wanting more. While the trainers were friendly and knowledgeable, I found the communication regarding my pet's progress to be lacking. It would have been helpful to receive regular updates …Read full reviewClose full review

While Inghram's Sit and Stay offers a convenient training solution, our experience left me wanting more. While the trainers were friendly and knowledgeable, I found the communication regarding my pet's progress to be lacking. It would have been helpful to receive regular updates on milestones achieved and areas needing improvement. Additionally, guidance on at-home reinforcement techniques would have been beneficial. The cost of the program, while not exorbitant, felt disproportionate to the observed results. While my pet did learn some basic commands, significant progress was not evident. I expected a greater return on investment, especially considering the time and resources dedicated to the training process. Overall, while Inghram's Sit and Stay has potential, I believe improvements in communication and a clearer focus on measurable outcomes are necessary to provide a more satisfactory experience for pet owners.

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