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Sit Means Sit Dog Training Cleveland & Akron

Copley, Ohio

4.8/5· 445 Google reviews

About Sit Means Sit Dog Training Cleveland & Akron

Dog Trainer in Copley, OH: Sit Means Sit Dog Training Cleveland & Akron provides structured, attention-based dog training at our premier Copley facility. Specializing in immersive Day Training, our convenient once-weekly program delivers professional behavior modification during the day, seamlessly fitting into busy schedules with no overnight boarding required. Whether you need to correct puppy boundaries and leash pulling, or manage intense reactivity, anxiety, and severe dog or people aggression, our certified trainers establish clear communication and fair rules. Through Day Training and private lessons, we work to build focus and real-world respect across the greater Cleveland-Akron region. Contact us for a free training evaluation.

Training & services

Training goals

  • Behavior consultation
  • Canine Good Citizen preparation
  • Crate training
  • House training
  • Leash training
    Program details

    Teach your dog to walk politely on a loose leash, eliminating pulling and creating calmer, more enjoyable walks together.

  • Obedience training
    Program details

    Achieve reliable off-leash control and obedience, even around distractions, with training designed for everyday life.

  • Recall training

Behavior support

  • Aggression training
    Program details

    Specialized, expert behavior modification programs designed to safely resolve and manage severe dog aggression, bite history, and intense resource guarding.

  • Fear and confidence
    Program details

    Help fearful dogs build confidence and navigate new situations with greater comfort and trust.

  • Reactivity training
    Program details

    Targeted behavior modification protocols for dogs that bark, lunge, or overreact to other dogs, people, or everyday environmental triggers.

  • Resource guarding

How training happens

  • Day training
  • Group classes
    Program details

    Advanced, structured environments designed exclusively for our program graduates to proof obedience and confidence around intense, real-world distractions.

  • Owner coaching Customer-reported
  • Private training
    Program details

    Convenient once-weekly private lessons providing structured, one-on-one training tailored to your goals. Held at our Copley facility, these sessions teach you the exact tools needed to correct frustrating habits, build focus, and unlock entry into our group classes.

Dog age

  • Adult dogs
  • Puppies
    Program details

    A dedicated, one-time foundational lesson designed to jumpstart proper puppy management. We establish clear boundaries right away, covering the absolute basics of crate training, housebreaking, focus, and handling to set you and your puppy up for success. · Listed price: $149.00

Support between sessions

  • Follow-up support

Assistance and working dogs

  • Therapy dog training
    Program details

    Would you like to provide service, therapy, and comfort to our community with your dog by your side? Therapy Dog Certification may be the right path for you and your pup! We work with K-9 Caring Angels, a nation-wide nonprofit whose mission is to provide service through many channels.

Training approach

  • Positive reinforcement

Consultations

  • Free consultation

Other listed services

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  • Dog training
    Program details

    Premium, results-oriented training specializing in immediate real-world obedience, reliable off-leash control, and advanced behavior modification for puppies and adult dogs.

  • Day Train Program
    Program details

    Our core once-weekly Day Training program provides immersive behavior modification during the day, fitting busy schedules with no overnight boarding required. Dogs receive structured focus and boundaries from certified trainers, returning home each evening with clear owner guidance.

  • Seminars
    Program details

    Is your trade show, event, home owners association, or company is looking for more education on dog training? At our seminars we cover an array of topics! These include the importance of dog training, understanding dog body language, bite prevention, traveling with your dog, and family planning.

  • Behavior Modifications
    Program details

    Specialized training focusing on complex behavioral challenges. Our certified trainers work carefully to establish clear rules for dogs dealing with intense reactivity, anxiety, or severe dog and people aggression, customized safely to your dog's unique potential.

  • Anxious Dog Training
    Program details

    Structured training designed to help anxious dogs develop calmer behaviors and improved confidence.

  • Off-Leash Dog Training
    Program details

    Achieve reliable off-leash control and obedience, even around heavy distractions, with attention-based training designed for safety and freedom in everyday life.

  • Comprehensive Training Evaluation
    Program details

    Meet one-on-one with our professional trainers for a complete behavioral assessment to map out the exact premium program required to reach your goals.

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Questions & answers

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What people have asked about this business.

Does the training staff have experience with Great Pyrenees?

Absolutely! We train 600-700 each year and many of them include Pyrenees and other giant livestock guardians. Give us a call in the office and we'll set you and your dog up with a trainer for a free consultation to determine how we can help!

Community answer · Sit Means Sit Dog Training Cleveland & Akron · 2021-09-21

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What would be the average you cost for training?

2 Grand and not worth it.

Community answer · Ryan Younkins · 2018-09-21

I paid $800...and didn't receive info on extra classes but the training helped my dog.

Community answer · Barbara Rosenberger · 2020-09-21

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Customer reviews

Google listing
4.8
out of 5445 Google reviews

Mentioned in reviews

  • Group classes 46
  • Friendly staff 33
  • Leash training 28
  • Answering questions 27
  • Knowledgeable trainers 15
  • Distraction training 11
All 10 topics
  • Obedience training 10
  • Patient trainers 10
  • Manners training 6
  • Stubborn dogs 5

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100 collected reviews

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Susan
5/5
Alexa and Doug took very good care of my dog, I could tell that they both were experienced dog trainers. I have a large one year old german shepherd that at the beginning was very unmanageable. Every week the training that they gave him made him more of the wonderful dog that I h…Read full reviewClose full review

Alexa and Doug took very good care of my dog, I could tell that they both were experienced dog trainers. I have a large one year old german shepherd that at the beginning was very unmanageable. Every week the training that they gave him made him more of the wonderful dog that I hoped he would become. He graduated today from the 5 week training program. I was trained along with my pup so that we were both on the same page of understanding. We are now encouraged to attend weekly group training sessions to further the benefits of Sit Means Sit. Definitely worth the cost, time and experience. Thank you for transforming my dear pup.

Linda Miller-Smith
5/5
I have been a dog owner basically all my life, and from day one, along with our dog Snoop, I learned things I never knew. Alexa was a fantastic trainer. She’s extremely knowledgeable, and was so patient with not just Snoop, but with me as well. There have been significant chang…Read full reviewClose full review

I have been a dog owner basically all my life, and from day one, along with our dog Snoop, I learned things I never knew. Alexa was a fantastic trainer. She’s extremely knowledgeable, and was so patient with not just Snoop, but with me as well. There have been significant changes is our once little unruly, 16 month old Shih Poo rescue. I thank, and truly appreciate the staff at Sit Means Sit, and especially Alexa for her knowledge, patience, and kindness. I would highly recommend.

R. Kevin Morgan
5/5
Easily the best training that we have had done. Wish we did this with our previous dog. Doug was Bently's trainer and he was amazing with him. 5 month old puppy that had puppies issues that we wanted to nip in the butt now, not later. The biggest benefit that we had here was that…Read full reviewClose full review

Easily the best training that we have had done. Wish we did this with our previous dog. Doug was Bently's trainer and he was amazing with him. 5 month old puppy that had puppies issues that we wanted to nip in the butt now, not later. The biggest benefit that we had here was that they kept him for the day, worked with him and then spent the time with us on pickup to teach us the lessons that Bentley learned for the day. Each visit introduced more simple commands that we follow, and it just works. Some consider this to be expensive for training, but this was well worth the money and time for the results. Excellent place, excellent people, excellent training, excellent communication, and excellent all-around experience hands down! Thank you guys for the help and experience.

LYNN COVERT
3/5

It's very expensive. They keep your dog all day but it's either tethered or in a crate most of the day. Only a couple of hours of actual hands on training.

Maggie Boggs
5/5
I adopted a 12 week old border collie puppy last January. We started puppy obedience classes right away, at another training place, he totally mastered all the tricks, sit, down, ect., but still wouldn’t listen and was super reactive to anything that moved. So we moved on to a di…Read full reviewClose full review

I adopted a 12 week old border collie puppy last January. We started puppy obedience classes right away, at another training place, he totally mastered all the tricks, sit, down, ect., but still wouldn’t listen and was super reactive to anything that moved. So we moved on to a different training class, again somewhere else, with the clicker training and same results, still wouldn’t listen, told “oh it’s just his breed.” I kept looking for someone that might be able to help, I just wanted a good dog that I could take places with me, that’s when I found Sit means Sit. The ecollar seemed scary at first, “omg it’s a shock collar!” It’s not! It’s a great training tool! The price for the program seemed reasonable after breaking it down and looking at the big picture, it’s cheaper than other training courses in the long run. We had already spent over $500 in 4 months going to other programs with no results. After just one day of training at sit means sit, he was like a totally different dog. He was looking at me for direction, staying and not trying to herd anything that moved, actually listening, even when there were squirrels in the yard, and more confident! We are 7 months in to our training at Sit means Sit and so happy we made the decision to go with them. The trainers are knowledgeable and so helpful. They have even come out to my house to help with neighborhood walks!! Highly recommend!! You won’t be disappointed!

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