I decided to go with the two week board and train for my 2 yr old rescue GS, Dawg. My biggest concern with Dawg is reactivity toward other dogs(barking/pulling on leash) passing vans and often with person(s) approaching when we are out. And even while we are in the home. I have struggled with being able to get Dawg’s attention long enough to focus on following through with commands.

I was referred by my girlfriend who mentioned she had great results with Sit Means Sit. From my first phone call, Adam made the process from start to finish so easy. By Adam explaining the training process from start to completion. Adam reassured me my issues with Dawg could be resolved through training and with consistency.

Dave was our assigned trainer. He was wonderful to work with. He is extremely knowledgable, passionate in his work, personable with both people and our pets. Which made it easier to leave him for the two weeks.

Dave sent daily text messages summarizing what he and Dawg had worked on in their daily sessions and how he did. And once a week Dave also sent a video update which showed them training for that day. When I picked Dawg up, Dave spent about an hour and a half training session. In that time Dave went over the instructions on the Sit Means Sit E- collar. Which I was able to purchase. It is water proof which is a necessity for our water sports during the summer months. The best part is it comes with comes with a lifetime warranty! After going over the instructions on how to use/charge the E collar. Dave then demonstrated everything that he and Dawg worked on during their two weeks. It included commands come, heel, place, sit, and off. He then handed me the leash and had me go through all the commands with Dawg. With Dave’s supervision and guidances the entire time. I could see there was definitely a considerably amount of change in his demeanor. Dawg seems more calm and focused when being spoken to.

Dawg was even able to stay focused while the food cart rolled by. Having him back home Dawg has been doing great with commands. Overall, I feel this was a great experience. This has given me a great foundation to work with and continue the training at home.

The training provided by Dave has given me the confidence I needed to feel comfortable and more at ease when taking him outdoors. Knowing even if there are distractions of dogs, people and passing vans. Having learned and continuing to learn how to make the connection with Dawg so his focus is on me and what I am asking him to do.

Lastly, I would like to give a HUGE thank you to both Dave and Adam for accommodating me at the last moment on Dawg’s pick up date. As I had overlooked an important doctor’s appt which prevented me from being able to pick Dawg up as scheduled. You and your staff are all so very AWESOME! Thank you so much.

I HIGHLY recommend Dave with Sit Means Sit!

We are beyond thrilled with the training our two dogs received at Sit Means Sit! Before the training, we faced several challenges with their behavior. In the car, they were always whining and jumping around, making trips stressful. During walks, we had to make wide berths to keep them from reacting to other dogs, and even then, it was hit or miss. Cola, especially, was super reactive while walking. We also always wanted to take them to dog-friendly venues like breweries and coffee shops, but it was never really an option due to their behavior. Additionally, our little dog, Blanca, used to bark constantly, which was exhausting, but now she barely barks at all!

After just three weeks of training with Marcos, the transformation has been incredible. We can now take them on walks without worry, and they respond to all the commands they’ve learned, making it so much easier to manage them. We’ve been taking them out daily, and we see improvement every time. They’re so much more focused and no longer try to approach other dogs or bark excessively. Another huge bonus is that we’re now able to take them to dog-friendly restaurants and coffee shops—something we never thought possible before!

We truly appreciate the extra private lessons Marcos provided, where he walked with us in our neighborhood to observe their behavior. This was invaluable as he was able to provide real-time feedback and correct any issues with Blanca and Cola, ensuring they were responding properly.

We also love the weekly training sessions at the park, where they get to practice with other dogs in similar situations. It’s been so effective and has made a noticeable difference in their behavior.

We are extremely happy with the results and want to give a big shout-out to Sit Means Sit and Marcos for such a fantastic experience. Highly recommend to anyone looking for top-notch training!