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Sit Means Sit Dog Training Hawaii

Haiku, Hawaii

4.9/5· 35 Google reviews

About Sit Means Sit Dog Training Hawaii

Established in 2007, Sit Means Sit Hawaii offers premier dog training in Hawaii dedicated to transforming your furry companion into a well-behaved, obedient, and confident canine. Our team of experienced trainers utilizes positive reinforcement techniques to foster a positive learning environment for both dogs and their owners. With our comprehensive training programs, you can expect your dog to master basic obedience commands, enhance their focus and attention, and excel in various environments, including parks, pet stores, and even crowded streets. Whether you are located on Oahu, Maui, or one of the other islands, Sit Means Sit Hawaii has you covered. Get started today with a free evaluation to see how we can help!

Training & services

Training goals

  • Behavior consultation
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  • House training
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  • Obedience training
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  • Puppy training
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  • Recall training
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  • Socialization
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Behavior support

  • Aggression training
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  • Barking Customer-reported
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  • Jumping up
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  • Reactivity training
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How training happens

  • Board and train
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    The Board and Train Transformation Academy is ideal for the active family and individual with busy schedules filled with responsibility, for those who want to be involved with their pet’s polishing process while securing our professionals to instill a solid foundation.

  • Day training
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  • Group classes
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  • Online or virtual training
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  • Private training
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Dog age

  • Puppies
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    The Puppy Management programs will teach you the principles of raising a well-mannered, confident and socially outgoing puppy. This is done through a combination of private lessons and controlled small group puppy socialization classes.

Training level

  • Advanced training
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  • Beginner training
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Class options

  • Small classes
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Assistance and working dogs

  • Hunting dog training
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  • Protection training
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Training approach

  • Positive reinforcement
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Additional services

  • Boarding
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Consultations

  • Free consultation
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Other listed services

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  • Day Course
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  • Dog Handling
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  • Dog Tricks
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  • Lunch & Learn Program
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    If you and your staff interact and work with dogs, let us buy you and your staff lunch. We will share and teach your team strategies and ways to increase safety while handling your clients dogs. We will discuss dog behavior problems, breaking up dog fights, and bite prevention.

  • Specialty Classes
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  • Free Training Consultation
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  • Free Training Evaluation
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  • Dog Learn
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  • Immersion Programs
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  • 3-Week Training Course
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  • Off Leash Control
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  • Dog Training Evaluation
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  • Dog Training Programs
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  • Dog Training School
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  • Initial Training
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  • Level Training
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  • Owner Training
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  • Safe Dog Training
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  • Training Course
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  • Week Training
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  • Advanced Off Leash
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  • Dog Trainer 3
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  • Dog Training Aid
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  • Training Your Dog
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  • Complete Training
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  • Distraction Training
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  • Dog Sit
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  • Leash Control
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  • Medium Dogs
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  • Personal Trainer
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  • Seminars
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    Sharing the knowledge of our attention-reward based communication system of dog training is something we love to do! Have our staff of certified professional trainers talk to your group, dog training club or pet-related store.

  • Training Skills
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  • Working Dog
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  • Doggy Training
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  • Positive Dog Training
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  • High Anxiety Dog Training
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  • High-Distraction Dog Training
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  • Off-Leash Dog Training
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Questions & answers

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How young is too young to start training a puppy?

Thanks for stopping by and checking us out! Puppies usually start between 8 and 14 weeks. What’s important is have age-appropriate expectations and setting the puppy up for success. If you’re interested in learning more feel free to give us a call 808-283-3647

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Do you provide dog boarding in Maui?

Thanks for stopping by and checking us out! Yes, we provide boarding in Maui at our state-of-the-art facility with an indoor and outdoor area for your dog to play. If you’re interested in learning more feel free to give us a call 808-283-3647

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Customer reviews

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4.9
out of 535 Google reviews

Mentioned in reviews

  • confidence building 4
  • leash pulling 4
  • walking 4
  • dog boarding with training 3
  • team 3
  • dog exercise 2
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  • kind staff 2
  • kindness 2
  • owner support 2
  • patient staff 2

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35 collected reviews

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Jorge Gebrael
5/5
I recently worked with Scott & Tracey to train my energetic GSD , and I can't recommend them highly enough—5 stars all the way! From the very first session, their expertise showed that they care to provide great service. What truly sets them apart is their patient, positive rein…Read full reviewClose full review

I recently worked with Scott & Tracey to train my energetic GSD , and I can't recommend them highly enough—5 stars all the way! From the very first session, their expertise showed that they care to provide great service. What truly sets them apart is their patient, positive reinforcement approach that turned our chaotic home into a harmonious haven in just a few weeks. But the real game-changer? Their unlimited follow-up training at no extra cost! We've had several check-ins since the initial program, and they've been there every step of the way to refine techniques or address new challenges as Kai grows. It's like having a lifelong partner in pet parenting. If you're struggling with your furry friend, do yourself a favor and book with Sit Means Sit they're amazing, transformative, and worth every penny Highly, highly recommended! Jorge G

Michael Zerkle
5/5

Our dog Blue has really changed for the better. Matty worked w him and he is learning fast. Mahalo

Kim Stiller
5/5
Sit Means Sit Hawaii has trained 2 of our dogs, Buddy (about 18 years ago), and Lucky (in June 2025). The staff and program have exceeded our expectations both times. When we arranged for "re-training" with Buddy many years ago, we immediately realized that Buddy had retained …Read full reviewClose full review

Sit Means Sit Hawaii has trained 2 of our dogs, Buddy (about 18 years ago), and Lucky (in June 2025). The staff and program have exceeded our expectations both times. When we arranged for "re-training" with Buddy many years ago, we immediately realized that Buddy had retained all commands & responsiveness, it was US, the dog owners, who needed re-training! Recently, Tracy, Scott & Maddy trained Lucky and the results were incredible. Lucky, a rescue, had extreme guarding behavior, barking excessively, baring his teeth and growling sometimes. He pulled excessively on the leash, weaving back & forth, endangering himself and whoever was walking him. He barely graduated from training this week and we notice an extreme improvement! His barking has subsided and is proactively correctable with the skills we all learned at training camp. Lucky now strives to "heel" and is eager to please the person who is walking with him. Notice Lucky's "sit" at the end of this video, it's slightly compromised, since the concrete was wet from rain, but he made the effort, so we rewarded him with the "Good Dog" command. ;) We LOVE Sit Means Sit!

Paula Mantia
5/5

We are very pleased with the results of our dogs training. The staff is extremely knowledgeable and friendly. They treat the dogs with love and kindness. Highly recommend!

Tanya Farmer
5/5

We took our 7-month old Havanese puppy to Sit Means Sit for training and it was amazing! He now comes when we call him, he walks nicely on a leash, and generally follows instruction well. We are very pleased with our experience!!! Would definitely recommend.

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