Sit Means Sit Dog Training provides professional dog training services in Metro Detroit and surrounding Michigan areas.
At Sit Means Sit Metro Detroit, our passion is developing the relationship between dogs and their families, allowing the most freedom and safety for the dog and the most peace of mind for the people. We train for today’s busy lifestyle.
We train dogs for obedience and behavior modification. We’re proud that the majority of our new clients each year come through referrals from our clients and local veterinarians.
Our goal, regardless of the program our clients choose, is to make each client feel welcome and encouraged, and to treat each dog like our own.
Training & services
Training goals
Behavior consultationProgram details
Canine Good Citizen preparationProgram details
We offer Canine Good Citizen testing typically once per quarter.
Obedience trainingProgram details
Puppy trainingProgram details
With our AKC STAR puppy program, you can expect to learn about all facets of starting your puppy off on the right paw, and guiding behavior to create a canine companion you can be proud of for the duration of their lifetime.
Recall trainingCustomer-reportedProgram details
SocializationProgram details
Behavior support
Aggression trainingProgram details
Reactivity trainingProgram details
How training happens
Board and trainProgram details
Day trainingProgram details
Group classesProgram details
Group classes are included with all our training options. Additional group class sessions are available for purchase. Many of our clients find group classes to be the most enjoyable part of the process, and come consistently for quite some time.
In-home trainingProgram details
Owner coachingCustomer-reportedProgram details
Private trainingProgram details
Dog age
PuppiesProgram details
Training level
Advanced trainingProgram details
Beginner trainingProgram details
Support between sessions
Follow-up supportProgram details
Assistance and working dogs
Hunting dog trainingProgram details
Protection trainingProgram details
Therapy dog trainingProgram details
The Go Team Crisis and Airport Dogs is a non-profit therapy organization which is affiliated with Sit Means Sit. These are therapy/crisis response dogs who go through more intensive training than your typical therapy dog.
Your dog’s background
Rescue dogsProgram details
Additional services
BoardingProgram details
DaycareProgram details
Consultations
Free consultationProgram details
We begin our process with a no cost consultation to help guide you to choose the training program for your family.
Other listed services
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Immersion TrainingProgram details
Here dogs come to live and learn, have fun and work hard. With an immersion program, your dog comes to stay with us for a period of typically 10 days. Immersion training options provide our clients with the opportunity to take advantage of the expertise of our trainers at a very high level.
Family DogsProgram details
Animal CareProgram details
Day StayProgram details
Day Train ProgramsProgram details
Dog HandlingProgram details
Dogs EventsProgram details
Individual InstructionProgram details
Dog BehaviorsProgram details
Free Training ConsultationProgram details
Immersion ProgramProgram details
3-Week Training CourseProgram details
Dogs SitProgram details
Dog ControlProgram details
Dog Training SchoolProgram details
Initial TrainingProgram details
Leash BehavioralProgram details
Level TrainingProgram details
Owner TrainingProgram details
Training CourseProgram details
Week TrainingProgram details
Continuing EducationalProgram details
Dog ScheduleProgram details
Day Train ProgramProgram details
Akc Fit DogProgram details
Dog Trainer 3Program details
Training ProgramProgram details
Commands TrainingProgram details
Pet First AidProgram details
Complete TrainingProgram details
Dog LearnProgram details
Dog WalksProgram details
Dogs StartProgram details
Fit DogProgram details
Individual DogProgram details
Pet First Aid ClassesProgram details
Training SkillsProgram details
Leash ManagementProgram details
Show TrainerProgram details
Training TrainersProgram details
Working DogProgram details
Anxious Dog TrainingProgram details
High-Distraction Dog TrainingProgram details
Off-Leash Dog TrainingProgram details
Dog Training EventsProgram details
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Questions & answers
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What people have asked about this business.
Do you offer board and train programs?
At our Rochester Hills facility, we have a beautiful Immersion Inn for our board and train program. It's a clean, intimate setting, holding a maximum of 18 dogs. Our rooms at the Inn frequently book weeks in advance for our board and train programs. We have programs of different lengths, depending on the needs of your dog and family. A trainer will be happy to discuss the options with you during your free consultation.
Community answer · Sit Means Sit Dog Training Detroit · 2025-09-21
Yes! We offer a no-cost consultation at our facility located at M59/Crooks in Rochester Hills. It gives you a chance to see our 8,500 square foot facility and to meet with a member of our team who will give you a recommendation about which of our training programs will fit the needs of your family best.
Community answer · Sit Means Sit Dog Training Detroit · 2025-09-21
Do you offer a puppy class? If so, what are the age requirements and cost?
We sure do! We offer a four-week, six-week or eight-week session of classes.
We provide a rolling enrollment so you can choose when to start. Puppies between 10 and 22 weeks of age are welcome!
Classes are held on Mondays @ 7:00 pm, Wednesdays @ 2:00 pm & 7:00 pm and Saturdays @ 9:00 am.
The cost for the program ranges between $199.00 - $399.00.
Community answer · Sit Means Sit Dog Training Detroit · 2025-09-21
Does this company use electric collars for training?
Yes.. however do your research when looking at all forms of training... When I was a client, they offered demonstrations and explanations so you can evaluate their methods.
Community answer · John Wagg · 2017-09-21
If you want a happy and healthy relationship with your dog you WILL come here! They saved my GSD's life. He came to us unsocialized at two years old, and he was terribly fear aggressive - other forms of training made him worse.
Don't believe anyone who says collar training is harmful. PEOPLE are harmful - and those who misuse a collar, will misuse any other form of training too.
Community answer · Megan Fisher · 2018-09-21
I have found that electric collars get a bad reputation because of inappropriate use. Sit Means Sit teaches using the collar as an attention getter like a tap on the shoulder - not as punishment. A lot of praise and positive reinforcement is recommended. The dogs are happy and excited to learn and to please. My experience and observation confirms how humane this collar can be if used correctly.
Community answer · Sandra Papiez · 2018-09-21
Initially we were not too keen on a dog training place that used an e-collar but I did sign up for their training as they came highly recommended by many, to give us the results that we were looking for. And at the end of 3 weeks of intense training I can say we made the best decision ever. Each and every trainer was amazing and ensured that we understood (really ensured) how they worked our dog . The training gave us the necessary tools for us to feel confident with our dog in different scenarios.....this was gold. Would highly recommend spending the days off between training (even if it is a few minutes) to go over the commands introduced to your dog and share your challenges/wins with the trainers ,before the next class. The trainers were ever willing to help with any questions and provide solutions. It was a commitment for sure but a very rewarding one ,both for us and our dog.
Community answer · Arti Kesu · 2020-09-21
Clearly Phoebe has no experience with training collars. Our dog went to Sit Means Sit for training and I can't tell you how excited she gets when we get her collar out. Training for her is like play time and she loves it. I have tried the collar on personally and can tell you from first hand experience it does not hurt.
5/5I can’t say enough good things about Sit Means Sit and their trainers! Being able to confidently take my dog off leash on walks, to the beach, to stores, and every where possible has been a game changer. Having a well behaved dog is one thing, but to have one that is well behaved…Read full reviewClose full review
I can’t say enough good things about Sit Means Sit and their trainers! Being able to confidently take my dog off leash on walks, to the beach, to stores, and every where possible has been a game changer. Having a well behaved dog is one thing, but to have one that is well behaved AND I can trust off leash is another. This was only possible thanks to their puppy training program, day training, one on one sessions, and group classes. The staff is amazing and treat my dog as if she was one of their own. In fact, I’ve never had a dog who was excited to leave me to be boarded and then wanted to stay at boarding when I came to pick them up! To me, that just reinforces why we love Sit Means Sit and will continue to use their services for all our future dogs.
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Chris Masson
5/5We had a great experience with Sit Means Sit Dog Training. Lauri was incredibly friendly and accommodating. The owner, Nick, and his staff truly understand dogs—their behavior, individual characteristics, and what it takes to get the right results.
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We had a great experience with Sit Means Sit Dog Training. Lauri was incredibly friendly and accommodating. The owner, Nick, and his staff truly understand dogs—their behavior, individual characteristics, and what it takes to get the right results.
You can tell they genuinely care about the dogs and the families they work with. I would highly recommend Sit Means Sit to anyone looking for knowledgeable, professional, and results-oriented dog training!
Thank you!
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Mackenzie McMahon
5/5
We brought our sweet and newly inherited 8 year old dog to SMS shortly after we got him. Everyone was so kind and helpful even from the initial meeting. We’ve seen amazing progress and comfortability we were not expecting in our dog in such a short time since he started the day train program.
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Daria Majewski
5/5Our dog, Arnie, participated in the immersion training program and has been attending weekly group classes for almost two and a half years. The trainers are all wonderful, and Arnie is always so excited to go to training! We have made huge progress working with Arnie at home due …Read full reviewClose full review
Our dog, Arnie, participated in the immersion training program and has been attending weekly group classes for almost two and a half years. The trainers are all wonderful, and Arnie is always so excited to go to training! We have made huge progress working with Arnie at home due to the support and training from Sit Means Sit. Continuing the weekly training classes helps us make sure we are remaining consistent with Arnie's training and expectations over time, and it allows us to begin working on more advanced skills and commands with him. The training is engaging and mentally stimulating for Arnie and helps us to have more (and more effective) tools to communicate with Arnie in our day-to-day lives. This is particularly beneficial as we expand our family and work with Arnie on being mindful of his new little sister and her toys.
I wish we had started working with Sit Means Sit sooner — it would have made training Arnie much more effective earlier on! We highly recommend their training programs.
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Carolyn Duncanson
5/5
Really friendly, helpful staff. My dog appeared to love it here. We loved getting daily videos showing her progress.
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