FirstBarkIt’s clear Ava genuinely cares about the dogs and puts real thought and effort into their progress. The owners should be very thankful to have someone as talented, professional, and hardworking as Ava representing their business. She made an excellent impression, and I’m looking forward to seeing my puppy continue to learn and thrive.
Sit Means Sit Dog Training - Philadelphia
King of Prussia, Pennsylvania
About Sit Means Sit Dog Training - Philadelphia
Sit Means Sit Dog Training Philadelphia offers expert-led dog and puppy training for all breeds and behavior levels across Philadelphia, Montgomery, Chester, and Bucks Counties. Whether you need basic obedience, behavior modification, service dog training, or board and train programs, our customized, science-based approach delivers real results. From puppy training classes to off-leash obedience, we help dogs become confident and well-mannered companions. Serving Philadelphia, Bala Cynwyd, Bryn Mawr, King of Prussia, Cherry Hill, and beyond. Schedule your free evaluation today!
Training & services
Training goals
- Behavior consultation
- Crate training
- House training
- Leash training
- Obedience training
- Puppy training
- Recall training
- Socialization
Behavior support
- Aggression training
- Fear and confidence
- Reactivity training
How training happens
- Board and train
Program details
During our boarding program, our professional dog trainers will have your dog stay at our training location while we consistently work with him/her to achieve off-leash obedience
- Day training
- Group classes
- Owner coaching Customer-reported
- Private training
Program details
In our private training programs you will work side by side with our trainers on a weekly basis to teach and constantly improve the obedience and dog-to-handler relationship. After we take the time to guide and teach individual commands we will go on to build more positive habits and condition specific responses from your dog. Private training requires the handler to work diligently on training in-between sessions. This option will also include group training classes.
Dog age
- Puppies
Program details
The first two months of your puppy’s life are crucial to your dogs social development and growth.Let us help guide you to ensure your dog is well mannered, confident, and happy. We cover a wide range of topics including potty training, crate training, luring, socialization, and confidence building exercises. We also begin basic foundation for obedience with marker training.
Training level
- Advanced obedience
- Advanced training
- Beginner training Customer-reported
Support between sessions
- Follow-up support
- Homework and practice
- Refresher training
Assistance and working dogs
- Hunting dog training
- Protection training
- Therapy dog training
Your dog’s background
- Rescue dogs
Training approach
- E-collar training
Additional services
- Boarding
- Daycare
Consultations
- Free consultation
Other listed services
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- Basic Commands
- Customized Training
- Day Train
Program details
Don’t want to leave your pup with us overnight but still want the benefits of professional training? Our Day Train program might be a perfect fit! Day Train consists of 3 weekly training sessions. Your dog gets dropped off in the morning and picked up in the evening after their training session. After each session you will meet with a trainer and go over what was covered that day. Our trainer will assign homework and tell you what needs to be practiced before their next session. Once your pup has completed Day Train, they can participate in our Group Classes!
- Dog First Aid
- Dog Handling
- Dog Park
- Dog Training Evaluation
- Free Training Consultation
- Home Lessons
- Leash Reactive
- Private Dog Program
- Protection Sports
- Pup Training
- Training School
- Training Trainers
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Questions & answers
From GoogleWhat people have asked about this business.
Do you offer group training classes?
Yes! Once your dog has completed one of our individual training programs, they can join us in Group Class!
Community answer · Sit Means Sit Dog Training - Philadelphia · 2021-09-21
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Customer reviews
Google listing4.8
563 Google reviews
Mentioned in reviews
- Group classes 128
- Knowledgeable trainers 57
- Confidence building 52
- Leash pulling 45
- Patient trainers 37
- General obedience 29
All 10 topics
- Reactive dog training 27
- Platinum package 19
- Distraction training 10
- Manners training 10
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I had a very negative experience here. As a customer I was treated extremely unprofessionally. I can’t in good conscience recommend this place. I have spoken with others who share my opinion. They attempt to teach “your” dog what they want to and not what you want them to te…Read full reviewClose full review
I had a very negative experience here. As a customer I was treated extremely unprofessionally. I can’t in good conscience recommend this place. I have spoken with others who share my opinion. They attempt to teach “your” dog what they want to and not what you want them to teach “your” dog. The program is extremely repetitive and boring. Do NOT sign the contract until you take it home and go over it word by word. They are very deceitful. Although don’t be surprised if they don’t let you do that.
Helped my boy Liam learn leash manners. Walks are enjoyable again! Ava and Liz were great. Thank you ☺️
Thank you, Caitlin and Ava! You both did an awesome job training Norman. We just completed the group training class, and Norman did very well—along with all the other dogs. I highly recommend this training program and the KOP facility. Thanks again, Ava and Caitlin, for all your hard work with Norman and me. Mary Jarosz
We have had a wonderful experience with Sit Means Sit. We have acquired a young German Shepherd (Harper). She was abandoned by her previous owner and had severe separation anxiety and was very reactive to other dogs. We now have the tools and the training to keep her safe. Harper…Read full reviewClose full review
We have had a wonderful experience with Sit Means Sit. We have acquired a young German Shepherd (Harper). She was abandoned by her previous owner and had severe separation anxiety and was very reactive to other dogs. We now have the tools and the training to keep her safe. Harper did board and training then two classes with us. They were extremely helpful for my wife and I. We are now looking forward to group classes. Again, thank you Ava and the entire team!
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