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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
  • House training
  • Obedience training
  • Puppy training
  • Recall training
  • Socialization

Behavior support

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

How training happens

  • Board and train
    Program details

    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
  • Group classes
  • Online or virtual training
  • Private training

Dog age

  • Puppies
    Program details

    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
  • Beginner training

Class options

  • Small classes

Assistance and working dogs

  • Hunting dog training
  • Protection training

Training approach

  • Positive reinforcement

Additional services

  • Boarding

Consultations

  • Free consultation

Other listed services

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  • Day Course
  • Dog Handling
  • Dog Tricks
  • Lunch & Learn Program
    Program details

    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
  • Free Training Consultation
  • Free Training Evaluation
  • Dog Learn
  • Immersion Programs
  • 3-Week Training Course
  • Off Leash Control
  • Dog Training Evaluation
  • Dog Training Programs
  • Dog Training School
  • Initial Training
  • Level Training
  • Owner Training
  • Safe Dog Training
  • Training Course
  • Week Training
  • Advanced Off Leash
  • Dog Trainer 3
  • Dog Training Aid
  • Training Your Dog
  • Complete Training
  • Distraction Training
  • Dog Sit
  • Leash Control
  • Medium Dogs
  • Personal Trainer
  • Seminars
    Program details

    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
  • Working Dog
  • Doggy Training
  • Positive Dog Training
  • High Anxiety Dog Training
  • High-Distraction Dog Training
  • 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

Community answer · Sit Means Sit Dog Training Hawaii · 2021-09-21

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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

Google listing
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
All 10 topics
  • Kind staff 2
  • Kindness 2
  • Owner support 2
  • Patient staff 2

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35 collected reviews

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Alexandra Beahm
5/5
To say Sit Means Sit was the ultimate lifesaver would be a total understatement. We adopted a year and a half old large breed mix who had zero manners. He jumped out of his harshness three times while trying to get to other dogs only to hurt himself and us, he was very mouthy (in…Read full reviewClose full review

To say Sit Means Sit was the ultimate lifesaver would be a total understatement. We adopted a year and a half old large breed mix who had zero manners. He jumped out of his harshness three times while trying to get to other dogs only to hurt himself and us, he was very mouthy (in a playful way) and just over all an adorable pain in the butt. To elaborate: I think I circled the entire “what do we need to work on” sheet when I dropped him off which is about twenty items! After getting a lot of great recommendations we registered Apollo for the transformation academy and my gosh. He came back the sweetest gentleman while also still having his amazing personality. He now walks next to us off leash, he listens, we can go to the beach, etc. I 100% recommend this training facility and have nothing but positive things to say. Thank you to everyone at Sit Means Sit for helping create a confident pup!

Alexandra Mitchell
5/5
SMS Hawaii is the best! Scott Sanchez, his dog trainers, and his staff are the absolute best! I know that I made one of the best decisions of my life when I first contacted them. Tia Luna, "Luna," who is my baby boo, is the most committed and disciplined dogs I have ever known, A…Read full reviewClose full review

SMS Hawaii is the best! Scott Sanchez, his dog trainers, and his staff are the absolute best! I know that I made one of the best decisions of my life when I first contacted them. Tia Luna, "Luna," who is my baby boo, is the most committed and disciplined dogs I have ever known, And, she's mine! Ha Ha Ha!! I am so proud of her; she is the most perfect specimen of her breed, and is constantly pushing the limits of being the best dog ever. Every single person that meets her instantly falls in love with her. Not just because she's a gorgeous animal, but because she is patient, well-mannered, disciplined, socialized, fun-loving, and engaging! I would have it no other way! Thank you Sit Means Sit Hawaii for providing the training, education, skills, guidance, and owner confidence necessary for those of us that want to have a "dog" family member. Contact Sit Means Sit Hawaii if you want a dog that not only provides love, but add's an essence of well-deserved purpose and humanity to life! SMS is a life choice, and I fully endorse them:) aloha

Cathy Matsuno
5/5
I had my GSD trained by Leonard back in July 2013. At 9 years old we figured it was way too late to correct her bad habits. How wrong we were. Leonard spent two weeks with Tara and she is truly a joy and is like a new dog now. We take her everywhere in the car and she now walks 2…Read full reviewClose full review

I had my GSD trained by Leonard back in July 2013. At 9 years old we figured it was way too late to correct her bad habits. How wrong we were. Leonard spent two weeks with Tara and she is truly a joy and is like a new dog now. We take her everywhere in the car and she now walks 2 miles a day with my husband without pulling him down the street. She now loves people and is not bothered at all by other dogs. I would do this again and wished I had done it years ago. The trainer and program was worth every cent. I know if I have problems in the future I can just pick up the phone and my help is there.

Becky Bland
5/5

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Kathleen Bland
5/5

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