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Sit Means Sit Dog Training Cleveland & Akron

Northfield, Ohio

4.9/5· 275 Google reviews

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 consultation
    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.

  • 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 heavy distractions, with attention-based training designed for safety and freedom in everyday life.

  • Puppy training
  • 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.

  • 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.

Training level

  • Advanced training
  • Beginner training Customer-reported

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.

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.

  • 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.

  • 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.

  • Anxious Dog Training
    Program details

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

  • 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.

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Questions & answers

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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!

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Do you offer group classes?

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

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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

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Customer reviews

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4.9
out of 5275 Google reviews

Mentioned in reviews

  • Group classes 33
  • Puppy training 32
  • Leash pulling 29
  • Knowledgeable trainers 19
  • Patient trainers 9
  • Therapy dog training 7
All 10 topics
  • Manners training 6
  • Command reinforcement 5
  • Rescue dog training 5
  • Collar training 3

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100 collected reviews

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Melissa O'brien
5/5
When we reached out to Sit Means Sit, we were pretty desperate, our 7 month old puppy, Corrie, was out of control. We were having talks about re-homing her, but knew she would most likely not be adopted the way she was. Barking, pulling on the lease, chasing cars, jumping, runnin…Read full reviewClose full review

When we reached out to Sit Means Sit, we were pretty desperate, our 7 month old puppy, Corrie, was out of control. We were having talks about re-homing her, but knew she would most likely not be adopted the way she was. Barking, pulling on the lease, chasing cars, jumping, running away, nipping, treating to bite, chewing everything, we did not feel safe letting people in our home. We saw moments of sweetness and felt that it was our responsibility to try everything first, before giving her up. (We had done puppy training and it did not help.) We selected the drop off once a week and have the lesson afterwards. We saw a noticeable difference after the first day of training. I was able to take her for a walk and felt safe. Each week we talked with our trainer about what we would like to have him work on with Corrie, that would make things easier at home. And he listened and worked hard with her. Now, Corrie is the sweetest dog. She is loving and cuddly and empathetic. She is playful and a wonderful member of our family. There are somethings that she still needs to work on, but we all have things to work on. I truly feel that Sit Means Sit saved her life. And gave my family, especially my kids a wonderful pet.

Sara Trattner
5/5

The guys at Sit Means Sit were amazing! My dog learned so much. The trainers explained everything in a way that was helpful and easy to understand. Would definitely recommend!

Hayden Herman
1/5
My fiancé and I went to Sit Means Sit to as a proactive attempt to lower our Doberman puppy aggressive tendencies while on a leash. At first, we were happy with the progress she was making, though it quickly took a dark turn. The collar was doubled due to her regression which was…Read full reviewClose full review

My fiancé and I went to Sit Means Sit to as a proactive attempt to lower our Doberman puppy aggressive tendencies while on a leash. At first, we were happy with the progress she was making, though it quickly took a dark turn. The collar was doubled due to her regression which was shockingly painful. When she was in her high fearful and anxious environment, their solution was to hit her with a higher force on her collar. This made her even more amped up, which eventually led her to biting my fiancé. These concerns were voiced to the staff which blamed her tendencies on her age. This experience was much too expensive for our dog to regress so intensely. We switched to K-9 Expert and he completely healed our pup with confidence and support rather than an aggressive collar. If your dogs actions are based off of anxiety, we feel that this training method is much too aggressive. Regardless, we can not recommend more looking into K-9 Expert rather than Sit Means Sit.

Nicki Gambitta
5/5

Gryffin is a whole new dog. He is still spunky, loving and goofy but now he listens!

Caroline Williams
5/5

This is our second time using Sit Means Sit, and it confirmed that we won't use anyone else to train our dogs! The entire atmosphere and everyone there is calm, kind, professional, and so understanding. They truly have everything down to a science. We look forward to continuing with group training now that we have the tools to get the dog there appropriately.

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