About Sit Means Sit Dog Training Cleveland & Akron
Dog Trainer in Northfield, OH: Sit Means Sit Dog Training Cleveland & Akron provides structured, attention-based dog training at our premier Northfield 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. Contact us for a free training evaluation.
Training & services
Training goals
Behavior consultationProgram 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.
Crate trainingProgram details
House trainingProgram details
Leash trainingProgram details
Teach your dog to walk politely on a loose leash, eliminating pulling and creating calmer, more enjoyable walks together.
Obedience trainingProgram details
Achieve reliable off-leash control and obedience, even around heavy distractions, with attention-based training designed for safety and freedom in everyday life.
Puppy trainingProgram details
Recall trainingProgram details
Behavior support
Aggression trainingProgram details
Specialized, expert behavior modification programs designed to safely resolve and manage severe dog aggression, bite history, and intense resource guarding.
Fear and confidenceProgram details
Help fearful dogs build confidence and navigate new situations with greater comfort and trust.
Reactivity trainingProgram details
Targeted behavior modification protocols for dogs that bark, lunge, or overreact to other dogs, people, or everyday environmental triggers.
Resource guardingProgram details
How training happens
Day trainingProgram details
Group classesProgram details
Advanced, structured environments designed exclusively for our program graduates to proof obedience and confidence around intense, real-world distractions.
Private trainingProgram 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 dogsProgram details
PuppiesProgram 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.
Training level
Advanced trainingProgram details
Beginner trainingCustomer-reportedProgram details
Support between sessions
Follow-up supportProgram details
Assistance and working dogs
Therapy dog trainingProgram 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.
Other listed services
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Dog trainingProgram details
Premium, results-oriented training specializing in immediate real-world obedience, reliable off-leash control, and advanced behavior modification for puppies and adult dogs.
Comprehensive Training EvaluationProgram 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.
Day Train ProgramProgram 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.
Anxious Dog TrainingProgram details
Structured training designed to help anxious dogs develop calmer behaviors and improved confidence.
SeminarsProgram 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.
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Questions & answers
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What people have asked about this business.
Do you offer training for a week to drop off dog at your location?
Hello Michael, thanks for reaching out! It sounds like you're describing a board & train program which we no longer offer. We have switched over to a day training model which is still immersive like boarding programs but are only 1 day a week for a number of weeks and you have a lesson with your dog at the end of the day training. We have found that day training is a very effective training format to not only fully train your dog, but gives us the opportunity to make sure that owners have all the tools they need to continue with training management, ultimately providing long lasting and reliable results. If you are interested in learning more about how and why our program works so well, please give our office a call at 330-310-3647. Thanks!
Community answer · Sit Means Sit Dog Training Cleveland & Akron · 2024-09-21
Yes we do. After completing one of our individualized training programs, you and your dog can participate in our group classes. If you are interested, give us a call at (330) 310‐3647
Community answer · Sit Means Sit Dog Training Cleveland & Akron · 2021-09-21
Do you train to get certification for service animals?
We do! We work with K-9 Caring Angels, a nation-wide nonprofit whose mission is to provide service through many channels. We also provide AKC Canine Good Citizen Certification, a prerequisite for any therapy dog program. If you are interested, give us a call at (330) 310‐3647
Community answer · Sit Means Sit Dog Training Cleveland & Akron · 2021-09-21
5/5With my dog being a service dog in training I was hesitant at first with using a shock collar, but the employee had me to feel the shocks. Upon feeling the shocks, I realize that it’s just a small impulse that gets your dogs attention., Not to harm your dog but a positive reassur…Read full reviewClose full review
With my dog being a service dog in training I was hesitant at first with using a shock collar, but the employee had me to feel the shocks. Upon feeling the shocks, I realize that it’s just a small impulse that gets your dogs attention., Not to harm your dog but a positive reassurance that you’re talking to them. The training site was clean and did not smell bad. The staff was always friendly and positive. My dog showed improvement on day one. I liked that after your dog have been trained. The employee goes over what they trained them with you. Then the employee has you to repeat the commands to your dog and if you don’t understand, the Trainer will go back over the commands with you. I noticed the behavior of my dog. He was happy every time that I bought him to training, which shows that the Trainer was positive and friendly and caring to my dog. I would highly recommend Sit Means Sit to anyone.
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Brittany Reed
5/5
Everyone was pleasant and professional. They showed love and tenderness towards my dog. The training and skills my dog learned were quick and very helpful! I would recommend them to anyone who is looking for dog training. Can’t wait to start group classes as well.
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CINDY WASLEY
5/5I can't say enough about Sit Means Sit in Copley. Ozzie improved his behavior in the five week sessions. He loved his trainer Kloe who was awesome with him and he will miss her. After the consultation with Doug we knew this was the place for Ozzie. I highly recommend them. Just …Read full reviewClose full review
I can't say enough about Sit Means Sit in Copley. Ozzie improved his behavior in the five week sessions. He loved his trainer Kloe who was awesome with him and he will miss her. After the consultation with Doug we knew this was the place for Ozzie. I highly recommend them. Just keep in mind you have to be dedicated as owner to work with you pup and continue after their classes are completed. Ozzie is going to be continuing with group training.
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Jodi Hager
5/5
E-Collar training turned my dog around, truly! After one session with Jim, I had Oliver 2.0. I purchased the top package - 5 full day trainings, group classes any time i want to attend, and a lifetime of personalized help. It took a full 6 months of reinforcing the training, but we are now able to have a well behaved dog without the E-Collar. Sooo Worth it!
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Kathleen A
5/5
We were looking for a dog trainer to help us with obedience training, for our 4 month, at the time, labrador puppy. Jim worked with us so far 3, one hr. Sessions, he has been excellent. We are VERY happy, very pleased with the results. If we need them again, we will not hesitate to call them. Worth every penney, worth the time, by far!!!
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