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Sit Means Sit Dog Training Detroit

Rochester Hills, Michigan

4.9/5· 692 Google reviews

About Sit Means Sit Dog Training Detroit

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 consultation
  • Canine Good Citizen preparation
    Program details

    We offer Canine Good Citizen testing typically once per quarter.

  • Obedience training
  • Puppy training
    Program 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 training Customer-reported
  • Socialization

Behavior support

  • Aggression training
  • Reactivity training

How training happens

  • Board and train
  • Day training
  • Group classes
    Program 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 training
  • Owner coaching Customer-reported
  • Private training

Dog age

  • Puppies

Training level

  • Advanced training
  • Beginner training

Support between sessions

  • Follow-up support

Assistance and working dogs

  • Hunting dog training
  • Protection training
  • Therapy dog training
    Program 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 dogs

Additional services

  • Boarding
  • Daycare

Consultations

  • Free consultation
    Program 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 Training
    Program 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 Dogs
  • Animal Care
  • Day Stay
  • Day Train Programs
  • Dog Handling
  • Dogs Events
  • Individual Instruction
  • Dog Behaviors
  • Free Training Consultation
  • Immersion Program
  • 3-Week Training Course
  • Dogs Sit
  • Dog Control
  • Dog Training School
  • Initial Training
  • Leash Behavioral
  • Level Training
  • Owner Training
  • Training Course
  • Week Training
  • Continuing Educational
  • Dog Schedule
  • Day Train Program
  • Akc Fit Dog
  • Dog Trainer 3
  • Training Program
  • Commands Training
  • Pet First Aid
  • Complete Training
  • Dog Learn
  • Dog Walks
  • Dogs Start
  • Fit Dog
  • Individual Dog
  • Pet First Aid Classes
  • Training Skills
  • Leash Management
  • Show Trainer
  • Training Trainers
  • Working Dog
  • Anxious Dog Training
  • High-Distraction Dog Training
  • Off-Leash Dog Training
  • Dog Training Events

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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

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Do you offer a consultation for training my dog?

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

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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

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Do they give your dog title

We do offer AKC Star puppy classes and Canine Good Citizen tests. We do not offer any testing for performance or conformation titles.

Community answer · Sit Means Sit Dog Training Detroit · 2019-09-21

Certified AKC completion yes

Community answer · Steven Kahn · 2019-09-21

Title?

Community answer · Christopher Wiseman · 2019-09-21

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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.

Community answer · Doug Wallace · 2018-09-21

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Customer reviews

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4.9
out of 5692 Google reviews

Mentioned in reviews

  • Group classes 124
  • Immersion program 84
  • Puppy class 77
  • Day training program 52
  • Knowledgeable trainers 52
  • Leash pulling 30
All 10 topics
  • Obedience training 23
  • Weekly group classes 16
  • Reactive dog training 13
  • Listening to commands 6

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100 collected reviews

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Lexie Schwarze
5/5
Maisie our bloodhound has attended Sit Means Sit for almost a year now, starting with their Puppy Classes last December 2024 and then the Immersion Board and Training Class in spring of 2025. I can't begin to praise Nick and his team of amazing trainers. We back up to woods and…Read full reviewClose full review

Maisie our bloodhound has attended Sit Means Sit for almost a year now, starting with their Puppy Classes last December 2024 and then the Immersion Board and Training Class in spring of 2025. I can't begin to praise Nick and his team of amazing trainers. We back up to woods and a few weeks ago a herd of 7 deer came out of the woods running across our neighbor's yard. Maisie took off after them before I even saw the deer. Using her e-collar and calling her to come, she turned around and came back to me. I was truly amazed! She can be very stubborn when she gets a scent being a bloodhound. Thank you so much Sit Means Sit for teaching me be a better owner and giving me the confidence that I can handle an 80-pound bloodhound maybe not like a pro but I am learning.

andrea rowinski
5/5
I have 4 dogs that have been trained with sit means sit over the past 14 years. I currently have a 9 month old puppy that completed day training and I am now attending group classes weekly. My puppy and I never stop learning. All of my dogs have been successful with this trainin…Read full reviewClose full review

I have 4 dogs that have been trained with sit means sit over the past 14 years. I currently have a 9 month old puppy that completed day training and I am now attending group classes weekly. My puppy and I never stop learning. All of my dogs have been successful with this training. I highly recommend Sit Means Sit for a reliable and successful training experience. Worth every penny of investment for years of enjoyment with a well trained dog. I would like to update my review from 2 years ago. I am still attending group classes with my now 3 year old dog. We have achieved many milestones by continually working with Sit Means Sit (Canine good citizen and trick dog to name a few). The time and investment made have more than paid off with an exceptionally trained dog.

Georgia Moore
5/5
Mosley and I love Sit Means Sit. I have only had Mosley since January of 2023 and instantly knew I had to get him into training. Mosley is very dog reactive and feels the need to greet and play with every dog and human he sees! Thanks to Sit Means Sit, we can now go on walks with…Read full reviewClose full review

Mosley and I love Sit Means Sit. I have only had Mosley since January of 2023 and instantly knew I had to get him into training. Mosley is very dog reactive and feels the need to greet and play with every dog and human he sees! Thanks to Sit Means Sit, we can now go on walks without Mosley even looking at the other dogs we pass. In addition, never did I think I would be able to walk Mosley off leash but now he is rarely ever leashed due to the amazing training SMS gave both Mosley and I. The best part about SMS is the continuous training you do in group classes, as well as the amazing trainers. Monica, Natalie, and Nick have always been willing to answer any questions and help when we are struggling. Thank you SMS for giving us the training and support we needed to live a happy life together! Update: Mosley and I have been coming to SMS for almost 2 years. During this time we are both continuously learning with each other, and growing our bond. The community and support we found at SMS is unlike anything else. Not only has the SMS community supported us through our training, they have also introduced me to so many new things I can do with Mosley to grow our bond, such as Go Team Therapy Dogs, dock diving and agility. We love being apart of the SMS pack!

lisa zemens
5/5

We participated in puppy class; immersion training and group classes. We are 1.5 years into group classes and very happy with the results! Jerry loves going to class and it’s fun to see the other dogs. We are very pleased with our instructors and their knowledge that they bring to class! Very nice community of dog families!

Danielle Khubutia
5/5
I’ve been bringing my dog Xander to Sit Means Sit since he was just 9.5 months old—he’s now almost 4! At 120 lbs, his obedience is truly impressive, and because of this program, we have the kind of freedom together I always hoped for. Whether it’s visiting barns or being part of …Read full reviewClose full review

I’ve been bringing my dog Xander to Sit Means Sit since he was just 9.5 months old—he’s now almost 4! At 120 lbs, his obedience is truly impressive, and because of this program, we have the kind of freedom together I always hoped for. Whether it’s visiting barns or being part of our GoTeam Therapy Dogs program, the solid foundation we built here has made all of that possible. I love the flexibility they offer—anything from large packages of group classes to simple drop-in options—so it’s easy to keep up with training at every stage. The atmosphere is warm and welcoming, and the trainers strike the perfect balance of encouragement and challenge. They’ve always been available to answer questions, offer direction, and give us that extra push when we needed it. Thanks to Sit Means Sit, I not only have a well-mannered Cane Corso, but also a true partner who can confidently go anywhere with me. I’m so grateful for this program and can’t imagine a better company for dog training!

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