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Sit Means Sit Dog Training - Austin

Austin, Texas

4.8/5· 355 Google reviews

About Sit Means Sit Dog Training - Austin

Sit Means Sit Dog Training - Austin is your go-to destination for expert Obedience Training, Board and Train programs, and Puppy Training in the heart of Austin, TX. Located at 8222 N. Lamar Blvd, we specialize in transforming canine behavior, offering tailored solutions for dogs of all ages, breeds, and temperaments. With over 12 years of experience, our professional trainers focus on building stronger bonds between pets and owners through comprehensive training programs, including Dog Obedience School and behavior modification for issues like aggression and anxiety. Schedule your free consultation today and discover why we're Austin's trusted choice for top-notch dog training.

Training & services

Training goals

  • Behavior consultation
  • Canine Good Citizen preparation
    Program details

    Prepare your dog for the AKC’s Canine Good Citizen® (CGC) or Urban Canine Good Citizen test in one of our Training Programs and/or come in for testing to receive your Canine Good Citizen (GCG)!

  • Crate training
  • Leash training
  • Obedience training
  • Puppy training
  • Recall training

Behavior support

  • Aggression training
  • Reactivity training

How training happens

  • Board and train
  • Day training
    Program details

    Like the idea of having someone initially train your dog and do some of the training yourself so you become a more experienced pet parent? That is what the Day Camp training is about! This is our most popular option and the one where we find the most consistent long term success.

  • Group classes
    Program details

    After your Private Lessons, Day Camp Training or Board & Train Program, enjoy ongoing training, help and challenges with Group Classes!

  • Owner coaching Customer-reported
  • Private training
    Program details

    Private Lesson programs are designed for the family that wants to be directly involved and personally responsible for the success of their dog’s training. In this option, you meet with a trainer for sessions in a variety of locations where you want to help with your dog’s behavior in that situation.

Dog age

  • Puppies

Training level

  • Advanced training
  • Beginner training

Assistance and working dogs

  • Hunting dog training
  • Protection training
  • Therapy dog training
    Program details

    Caring Angels Therapy Dogs are a registered 501(c)(3) non-profit organization dedicated to placing well trained certified therapy dog teams in programs that provide comfort and caring through a canine-human bond.

Dog sports

  • Agility

Your dog’s background

  • Rescue dogs

Consultations

  • Free consultation

Other listed services

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  • 3-Week Training Course
  • Canine Fitness
  • Canine Fitness & Physical Conditioning Speciality Class
    Program details

    This is a fitness conditioning class for dogs of all ages, sizes, and breeds. The goal of this class is to provide you with exercises and activities designed to keep your dog in optimal shape and physical health.

  • Community Canine
  • Day Camp
  • Day Camp Training
  • Day Camps
  • Day Train
  • Dog Handling
  • Dog Running
  • Dog Training Consultation
  • Dog Training Equipment
  • Dog Training Events
  • Dog Training School
  • Dog's Aggressive
  • Dogs Retriever
  • Immersion Program
  • Immersion Training
  • Individual Classes
  • Initial Training
  • Level Training
  • Life Training
  • Owner Training
  • Show Classes
  • Show Trainer
  • Speciality Class
  • Training Collar
  • Training Course
  • Training Options
  • Training Program
  • Training Programs
  • Walking On Leash
  • Week Training
  • Week Training Course
  • Working Dog

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Questions & answers

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What people have asked about this business.

Do you do in home training?

While all the training we provide is meant to be applicable in your home or any other environment, the majority of our training appointments take place at one of our two training facilities in Austin.

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Do you have any breed restrictions?

Nope! We love all dogs and are happy to work with pups of any breed, age, or temperament.

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Do you offer Board & Train options?

After offering Board & Train programs for many years, we discontinued those programs in lieu of more owner-involved options. We found that dogs and their humans saw greater long-term success when they trained together, rather than having the dog train on their own and making the owner play catch-up. Our Day Camp program is an excellent alternative to a Board & Train because while our trainers still get plenty of time to work with your pup, you get your dog back at the end of each day and can begin implementing your dog's new training in your home right from the start. This will help to avoid confusion for your dog and allow you an amazing bonding experience of learning together alongside your pup.

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How old does my dog have to be to begin training?

We offer puppy training for dogs ages 8 weeks to 20 weeks, and more advanced training options for any dogs older than 5 months.

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What will my dog learn during training?

We will teach all dogs we work with an array of foundational skills such as following commands, leash walking, and energy management, but really our training is customized around your specific goals. We can help with anything from puppy training, through basic obedience, and up to helping manage high levels of aggression or reactivity.

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What type of training programs do you offer?

Sit Means Sit Austin offers different types of training models with a variety of programs within each model. Each program is tweaked to the specific needs of your dog, your family, and your circumstances. We offer: Day Camp Day Training Programs Private Lessons Group Classes Puppy Training / Housebreaking Your success is ensured with our results-oriented year-round support, including lifetime phone consulting. This means we truly are your dog’s lifelong trainers!

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What guarantees do you offer regarding my dog being trained?

A guarantee of completion or success is impossible to provide when we are talking about living, thinking creatures. Your dog is not a robot, they have their own unique personality along with a life full of their own, personal experiences, as do you - their human! With that being said, what we can guarantee is that we will provide you with the tools, education, and support needed to ensure your dog can be successful in training. How long it takes will depend on several factors such as how consistent you are, what type of program you sign up for, etc, but we also promise to be there every step of the way with guidance and confidence that you'll be happy with your progress and results!

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What is the consultation and do I have to schedule one?

The consultation is a free appointment to meet with one of our trainers and learn about what we have to offer. While not strictly necessary in most cases, it is highly recommended to schedule one so we can explain the details of how our training will work for your pup. It will also give you an opportunity to see our facility, learn about our Sit Means Sit training philosophy, and work with a trainer to put together a program designed around your specific goals. We want to make sure we're the perfect fit for your dog before you commit to anything.

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What is the sit means sit e-collar?

The Sit Means Sit collar is a micro stim modality that is very similar to the micro stim units used in the medical and athletic fields. These micro stim units essentially use low-level, adjustable electronic stimulation to create a muscle contraction. In the medical field, they are used as aids to help alleviate pain, promote blood circulation and induce healing. For our SMS collar, an adjustable micro stim signal is manually sent from a remote, which translates into a “tap” delivered to the Sit Means Sit Collar. This tap starts at such a low level that it is often imperceptive to people. This signal from the Sit Means Sit collar is also adjustable in the same way that your voice is, and is completely controlled by you, the handler.

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What type of training methods do you use?

The unique Sit Means Sit training model uses Attention-Based Training to modify behaviors and teach dogs new skills and proper manners. This approach to training allows our Sit Means Sit Austin trainers to use a variety of attention-based modalities such as leashes, flat collars, food, toys, and our patented Sit Means Sit Collar.

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How much y'all charge

Our training programs vary considerably from dog to dog and depending on your training goals and your lifestyle. They vary both in the structure and layout of our programs, as well as in the cost and duration of the training. Each of our training programs is custom-tailored to your specific needs. To build you the right training package, we evaluate factors such as your dog’s age, temperament, previous training, your lifestyle, as well as your desired goals. What will work for one dog and owner won’t necessarily fit well with another. Because of these factors, we offer a free consultation as an opportunity to meet with your family and your dog to gain insight into the unique circumstances that affect your dog’s training.

Community answer · Sit Means Sit Dog Training - Austin · 2023-09-21

Go to website & call. Best dog training ever!

Community answer · qweeny Hart · 2018-09-21

I would suggest going to their website or call them directly. Prices varies depending on the training you want.. also i would highly recommend this place

Community answer · LocalLens · 2018-09-21

It varies depending on the service, you can do board and trains, day trains, private sessions, or package deals for a year at a time with unlimited weekly and biweekly group sessions in that year. Been taking my pup for a few months, worth the money.

Community answer · Austin W · 2018-09-21

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Customer reviews

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4.8
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Mentioned in reviews

  • Group classes 70
  • Confidence building 32
  • Leash pulling 18
  • Patient trainers 15
  • Private lessons 15
  • Reactivity training 14
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  • Individual training 7
  • Reactive dog 6
  • Therapy dog training 6
  • Electric collar 3

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100 collected reviews

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George Bohn
5/5
We have noticed a significant improvement in our dog's behavior since the very first lesson. Walking on a leash used to be a battle— getting the leash on and keeping him under control. It took at least a block to get him to focus and settle down. Now, he waits to go out the door,…Read full reviewClose full review

We have noticed a significant improvement in our dog's behavior since the very first lesson. Walking on a leash used to be a battle— getting the leash on and keeping him under control. It took at least a block to get him to focus and settle down. Now, he waits to go out the door, walks on a loose lease, and no longer drags us down the street. Amazing! Our trainer, Trish, is the best! Sit really does mean SIT!

Natalie Mauser-Carter
5/5

Colby lead our class and we focused on some skills like place, come, down, and moving around other dogs. He does a great job of understanding each individual dog and helping when additional support it needed. We had a great time and Gretchen was worn out after because she was learning so much and growing her attention.

Melissa Nunez
5/5
My corgi Milo has been going to Sit Means Sit for one on one dog training with Colby and Ashley. They are a amazing power couple! It was great to have one on one classes to really focus on Milo's issues and not just general training. It has been a month with Milo enrolled in trai…Read full reviewClose full review

My corgi Milo has been going to Sit Means Sit for one on one dog training with Colby and Ashley. They are a amazing power couple! It was great to have one on one classes to really focus on Milo's issues and not just general training. It has been a month with Milo enrolled in training but so far Milo, my husband, and I, have learned a lot. Were learning on how to properly train Milo, and Milo's bad habits have been calming down at home and have calmed down at his doggy friends houses.

Andrea Flores
5/5

Group classes were great. They were very fun for me and my dog. She definitely had a lot of practice with her reactivity towards other dogs and I am already seeing so much improvement.

Angela Ai
5/5
I found Mobi chained up to a fence next to my office space. He was around 8 months old. I was driving him to the animal shelter when my husband called me and said "Let's take him. Trust me." I was a for sure NO because as I was driving Mobi to the shelter in my 2-door Mini Cooper…Read full reviewClose full review

I found Mobi chained up to a fence next to my office space. He was around 8 months old. I was driving him to the animal shelter when my husband called me and said "Let's take him. Trust me." I was a for sure NO because as I was driving Mobi to the shelter in my 2-door Mini Cooper with the window rolled down, he leapt out the window, ran across the street to go chase down another dog. When I say he was a reactive, impulsive, crazy dog, I mean it. Obviously, we ended up taking him. Mobi is my first dog, and I had zero experience in training dogs. After the 3rd day, I felt helpless. I looked online for help and found a Cesar Millan training video. I tried it on Mobi and to my great surprise and delight, he responded. Then, I realized, this dog is actually smart and quick. But, Cesar Millan videos only went so far. After catching and killing 2 squirrels and being aggressive with a kid, I knew we had to do something more intense. That's when we found Sit Means Sit. The e-collar training has changed all of our lives. If I had known what was going to be required in order for me to really give Mobi what he needs, I don't know if I would have said yes to taking him. Because what was required was for ME to change. I'm the one in training. I have learned that Mobi is very smart and very quick to learn - I am the one who has to know how to train him - what to say, when to say it, the energy I'm holding inside of me, taking charge, understanding that he wants to be told what to do and given a job, understanding that he has mental, physical and emotional needs, and that when those needs get met, what an incredible dog he is. Just the best dog. I love him more every single day. My husband and I are very grateful to everyone at Sit Means Sit. All of the trainers have given me, my husband and Mobi something to take home and work with. They are dedicated to helping people get in right relationship with their dogs. They all seem to truly love dogs and take their jobs seriously - while also having fun with it. It is more expensive than some of the other training options around, but with the individual training and the group trainings (that last for a year), it is worth it. But, I would say that the most important thing is to remember - YOU are the one in training.

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