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Sit Means Sit Dog Training Madison

Madison, Wisconsin

4.7/5· 368 Google reviews

About Sit Means Sit Dog Training Madison

Life with your pup should be a walk in the park, not a struggle to stay on the path. After all, a happy dog owner has a trained dog -- and a happy dog is trained! That's why SIT MEANS SIT dog training offers a unique approach that focuses on communication through attention. We'll customize a program with sessions designed to stimulate your dog's mind, body, and spirit. All this means faster results, a better-behaved dog, and more enjoyable time with your furry family member.

Training & services

Training goals

  • Behavior consultation
  • Canine Good Citizen preparation
  • House training
  • Leash training
  • Obedience training
  • Puppy training
    Program details

    6 week long puppy group class

  • Recall training

Behavior support

  • Aggression training
  • Fear and confidence
  • Reactivity training

How training happens

  • Board and train
    Program details

    Board and train programs

  • Day training
    Program details

    Day and train programs

  • Group classes
  • Private training
    Program details

    Private one on one lessons

Dog age

  • Puppies

Training level

  • Advanced obedience
  • Beginner training

Assistance and working dogs

  • Hunting dog training
  • Protection training
  • Therapy dog training

Your dog’s background

  • Rescue dogs

Additional services

  • Boarding
    Program details

    Boarding options for clients only

  • Daycare
  • Dog walking
  • Grooming

Consultations

  • Free consultation

Other listed services

View 26 additional details
  • Dog sitting (in-home)
  • 6 Week Course
  • Animal Care
  • Animal Clinic
  • Day Train
  • Dog Handling
  • Dog Park
  • Dog Training Equipment
  • Dog Training School
  • Dog's Exercise
  • Electronic Collars
  • Emergency Service
  • Initial Training
  • Level Training
  • Narcotics Detection
  • Owner Training
  • Personalized Training
  • Pet Care
  • Phone Consulting
  • Private Tutor
  • Training Collar
  • Training Course
  • Vet Clinics
  • Veterinary Services
  • Week Training
  • Working Dog Equipment

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Questions & answers

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What people have asked about this business.

My dog's collar is no longer holding a charge. Is there a way to get a new battery for this?

Hi Connie, Your collar has a lifetime warranty through Sportdog. Their customer service number is 800-732-0144

Community answer · Sit Means Sit Dog Training Madison · 2020-09-21

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Do you have a STAR puppy class?

Yes we do!

Community answer · Sit Means Sit Dog Training Madison · 2020-09-21

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Can I get my money back if im unsatified?

Sit Means Sit is amazing! You will NOT be unsatisfied! They are the best and they are super nice and they teach you everything you need to know to successfully train your dog.

Community answer · Laura Loomis · 2018-09-21

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Do you have a trainer named Kate? I have been watching Colt the Bat Dog at the Mallards games and I am impressed.

I take my dog to Sit Means Sit and its been the best experience ever! And Kate is amazing! All the trainers are very nice and will teach you everything you need to know to train your dog. If it wasn't for Sit Means Sit I would not have be able to keep my dog. He has very high energy and Sit Means Sits taught me ways to get his energy out without even leaving the house! Their training works and is the best there is!

Community answer · Laura Loomis · 2018-09-21

Yes!! Kate does work at the Madison location and she is amazing! She was our trainer for both stella and our new pup and shes the best!

Community answer · Megan Hansen · 2018-09-21

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Customer reviews

Google listing
4.7
out of 5368 Google reviews

Mentioned in reviews

  • Confidence building 60
  • Reactive dog training 29
  • Group classes 28
  • Training collar 26
  • Knowledgeable trainers 21
  • Welcoming atmosphere 13
All 10 topics
  • Leash pulling 9
  • Day train program 8
  • Fear aggressive dogs 5
  • Therapy dog training 5

Google review topics, not confirmed services.

100 collected reviews

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Arleta Zember
5/5
If i could do more than 5 stars, i would. Sit means sit has been an absolute miracle for us. I just reached out to them to get our dog to actually come back when I called her, but I had no idea that was the beginning of years of fun and productive training and also the spark that…Read full reviewClose full review

If i could do more than 5 stars, i would. Sit means sit has been an absolute miracle for us. I just reached out to them to get our dog to actually come back when I called her, but I had no idea that was the beginning of years of fun and productive training and also the spark that ignited my true obsession with dogs and also the success of dog training. I NEVER imagined being able to take her to work with me at my office (didn’t even care about that until she started getting impressively well behaved), never thought I could trust her in literally any situation, or get her biting and jumping to actually be a fun command rather than a daunting and at times embarrassing disruption. It has been everything we’ve ever needed and I’m incredibly grateful for the SMS team, their knowledge, their patience, their true support to helping you and your dog thrive. We love our lab pit mix, but the first few years it felt like we were just hanging by a thread with training her and it felt impossible for us. Before SMS I was scared she would bite dogs, scared she wouldn’t come back if she saw a squirrel, scared we couldn’t get her to calm down if people came over to the house, and even walks weren’t very fun because of her strong pulling. Now we rarely have issue with these things, if at all, and at the very least we now know exactly how to successfully handle high stress situations like these. SMS has literally changed our lives. I never knew the potential for relationship I could have with my dog, and I honestly had no idea what she was actually capable of. I always thought she was smart but SMS has brought to life things I never imagined to be able to do with my dog. I will train every dog we ever have with SMS, and would recommend to anyone who wants their dog to be able to meet their full potential. Like anything we apply ourselves to, the success of training your dog comes down to what YOU put into it. Sit Means Sit gives you all the tools and support you could ever need. I trust them and their guidance completely. Highly highly recommend.

Mitchell Raube
5/5
10/10. Amazing. We took our Cooper to another trainer before coming here, and we sat down with SMS just to see what the difference was. I was skeptical at first, and thought it would just be a sales pitch that I would listen to and ignore. What we’ve experienced has been everyth…Read full reviewClose full review

10/10. Amazing. We took our Cooper to another trainer before coming here, and we sat down with SMS just to see what the difference was. I was skeptical at first, and thought it would just be a sales pitch that I would listen to and ignore. What we’ve experienced has been everything but that. It has been an immersive experience, teaching us, as new dog owners ourselves, not only how to train our dog, but how to advocate for him and push him to be the best he can be. The individual classes and group classes are a game changer, all of the staff have been extremely friendly, and always willing to spend extra time to any answer questions and concerns we have. 100% worth it.

Linda Atkins
5/5

Great classes for dogs!

Kristin Reese
5/5
Such a cool bonding experience!!! I needed help training my dog Mazee as she has a lot of energy and is incredibly smart. The team at Sit Means Sit has given Mazee and I a whole new relationship! She has gotten so much smarter, obedient, and confident!! It was so much fun learnin…Read full reviewClose full review

Such a cool bonding experience!!! I needed help training my dog Mazee as she has a lot of energy and is incredibly smart. The team at Sit Means Sit has given Mazee and I a whole new relationship! She has gotten so much smarter, obedient, and confident!! It was so much fun learning new commands myself and how to properly teach them to my dog. Mazee and I have a lot less stressful days now and I am looking forward to more classes in the future. This was an investment I cannot recommend enough for any dog owner looking to make their lives and their dogs lives more fun and less stressful.

Amy Alt
5/5

Day one of training has already changed our morning walks into a more relaxing and enjoyable time. The trainers are fantastic, super patient with not only the dogs but their owners too!

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