Sit Means Sit Dog Training Des Moines

Captain loves training with Ryan. I got him a year ago as a rescue and primarily needed help with leash pulling. After working with another trainer with no results, I found Sit Means Sit through a neighbor. Captain took to Ryan right away and helped me understand how to lead and work with Captain. After 3 secessions we have vastly improved leash pulling and overall obedience and confidence for Captain. We are looking forward to more skills through group training! 10/10 recommend!

We had such a good experience with Ryan and will definitely be hiring him for additional training! Our 1 year old Pomeranian is very strong-willed, and the in-home training made a huge difference for us. We’ve seen a big improvement in her behavior and manners. The training techniques were clear, practical, and easy to continue using on our own. Highly recommend Sit Means Sit to anyone looking for effective dog training!

Ryan and Emily are simply fantastic. We have two French Bulldogs — one of whom is highly reactive — and we knew we needed professional support. We chose the 10-day board and train, and I’ll admit, I was super hesitant at first. I’ve never boarded any dog I’ve owned and hated the thought of doing it. But after meeting Ryan, seeing his facility, and visiting his home where the dogs stay, I felt completely at ease. The transformation in both our dogs and us as owners is ongoing and has allowed us so much more peace of mind. The board and train gave us a strong foundation, and the continued group classes and in-home private sessions have helped us build consistency and confidence. Ryan and Emily are not only deeply skilled trainers, they are thoughtful, attentive, and genuinely invested in the well-being of the dogs and their humans. They’ve given us tools, practices to enhance the wellbeing of our fur-babies (and ourselves). I can’t recommend them highly enough. We are so fortunate to have them in our community.