The most important thing to the trainers at Sit Means Sit Portland Dog Training is happiness for everybody , dogs and owners alike. Owning a dog that struggles with aggression or constantly bounces off the walls can take away from everyone’s quality of life, but that’s what the team at Sit Means Sit Portland works so hard to improve. Through specialized board-and-train options that meet each dog’s unique needs, Sit Means Sit’s devoted dog trainers use attention-based training techniques for best results. The trainers also utilize one-on-one lessons to help dogs and their owners through real-life challenges to gain success.
Training & services
Training goals
Behavior consultation
Canine Good Citizen preparation
Crate training
House training
Obedience training
Puppy training
Recall training
Behavior support
Aggression training
Fear and confidence
Reactivity trainingCustomer-reported
How training happens
Board and trainProgram details
Our most popular program is our Immersion Board & Train option, where your dog stays with us, is trained and then returned to you. These programs typically include one on one lessons and group classes to make sure you know how to continue and maintain the training that your pup has received with us. We do all the hard work for you!
Day trainingCustomer-reported
Group classesProgram details
We follow up all our programs with group classes. Group classes are a great way to work with your dog in a controlled environment and put all their training to work around distractions. Our Group Classes take place around other dogs so you can get the maximum results while teaching your dog to be under control while around other dogs and people.
In-home training
Online or virtual training
Owner coachingCustomer-reported
Private training
Dog age
PuppiesProgram details
This program is customized and designed to help you and your puppy progress successfully from puppyhood, though adolescence and on to adulthood. It starts by addressing some of the most frustrating and challenging issues with new puppies such as potty training; crate training; introducing your puppy to a leash; dealing with chewing and biting; etc. Then we continue with basic obedience and and any other specific challenges you are having.
Training level
Advanced obedience
Intermediate training
Support between sessions
Homework and practiceCustomer-reported
Assistance and working dogs
Hunting dog training
Protection training
Dog sports
Agility
Your dog’s background
Rescue dogsCustomer-reported
Additional services
Boarding
Daycare
Dog walking
Consultations
Free consultation
Other listed services
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Aggressive Behavior Management
Day TrainProgram details
Our Day Train programs are for training customized for your individual needs. You can tailor the Sit Means Sit system to focus on the areas that you and your dog struggle with the most. Your dog comes and trains with us while you are off at work. We do the hard work for you and your dog receives personalized one on one instruction from a professional dog trainer. After their day at school we get you up to speed with what they have learned. This program comes with one on one lessons and lifetime of follow up group classes.
Day Train Program
Day Train Programs
Dog Handling
Dog Park
Dog Rescue
Dog Sitting
Family Dogs
In Home Consultation
Integrative Healthcare
Jump Start
Training Consultant
Training Support
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Questions & answers
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What people have asked about this business.
I have a 14 year old red nose pit and shes a lovely dog., I just want to get her to not freak out whenever she sees another dog. is that even possible?
Hi Anne! Yes, all training takes place in person at our facility in Tigard. Pricing varies depending on each pup, so we always start with a free consultation over Zoom first!
Community answer · Sit Means Sit Dog Training - Portland · 2022-09-21
It depends on what you are looking for. They give you a free consultation to get an idea of what you are looking for. For my pup we did a 2 week board and train. $2100
We adopted a 3 yr old Cavalier King Charles Spaniel who barks incessantly when a human or another dog comes near our/his “space”. He is very devoted to me and gets very excited and barks even when it’s time for a walk or potty. Train less barking?
They can help with any issue you have with your dog. Call for the consult. You will be amazed.
Community answer · Tom Partridge · 2018-09-21
I am sure they can. That's what the free consult is for to ask them questions and see what they can do
Community answer · Lisa · 2018-09-21
Go watch a group class too. Talk to the instructors. They are wonderful.
5/5I can't say enough about this place. Super friendly staff. Matt was great with our dog. Super clean facility. Awesome program. They do everything they can to make you feel comfortable while they are working with your dog. The things I wanted to focus on have gotten significantly …Read full reviewClose full review
I can't say enough about this place. Super friendly staff. Matt was great with our dog. Super clean facility. Awesome program. They do everything they can to make you feel comfortable while they are working with your dog. The things I wanted to focus on have gotten significantly better and we are working every day to make them perfect. If you are thinking about doing the board and train do it! Thank also to Jessica for really making us feel understood as crazy dog parents.❤️🐕
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Dana Danger
5/5Kaylee is an amazing trainer. Audrey went from a wild, terrified mess, to an amazing good girl in just a few months. Kaylee is patient with Audrey AND her moms, who frankly needed the most training. We appreciate Kaylee’s hard work with Audrey’s day trains, and appreciate her fur…Read full reviewClose full review
Kaylee is an amazing trainer. Audrey went from a wild, terrified mess, to an amazing good girl in just a few months. Kaylee is patient with Audrey AND her moms, who frankly needed the most training. We appreciate Kaylee’s hard work with Audrey’s day trains, and appreciate her further one on one time with us, as we’ve now graduated to group class! I had tears in my eyes tonight. Thank you, Kaylee, for having faith in all three of us. <3
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Brensley Stephens
5/5I cannot say enough positive things about Sit Means Sit and their program. My boyfriend and I adopted our first dog Riley, a 4 month old Shepard Mix, and knew we wanted her to be well behaved/able to take her anywhere.
While she may be cute, she had a BAD play biting problem and…Read full reviewClose full review
I cannot say enough positive things about Sit Means Sit and their program. My boyfriend and I adopted our first dog Riley, a 4 month old Shepard Mix, and knew we wanted her to be well behaved/able to take her anywhere.
While she may be cute, she had a BAD play biting problem and got overly excited when she saw other dogs, which led to her nipping at us.
We were originally working with Ethan, who was AMAZING! You can tell Ethan truly cares not only for the dog, but the owners as well and wants everyone to be successful. Both my boyfriend and I were so happy to have been paired up with him. He was able to teach Riley all the basics, sit, heel, place, etc. but unfortunately she was still having some of her behavioral issues.
He referred us to Bobby, the owner of the company, and he has helped us SO much with Riley and her reactive behaviors. They even have even provided us with so much equipment to help in the success of Riley’s training.
Although we aren’t completely finished with her training, I am already so impressed and happy with how far she has come.
The only “hard part” is holding not only your dog accountable but also yourself. It truly comes down to what happens at home, but they provide all the tools to make sure you are successful.
I feel like the Sit Means Sit crew has gone above and beyond and truly takes there “lifetime guarantee” seriously.
I would recommend to anyone!
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penelope christensen
2/5I did a stay and train
5 days as a puppy .
She’s reactive to other dogs .
I called and inquired about what to do.
They responded with . I’ll talk to the trainer.
I asked to bring her back as they have a lifetime guarantee.
I feel like for 2400 they should have helped more
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I did a stay and train
5 days as a puppy .
She’s reactive to other dogs .
I called and inquired about what to do.
They responded with . I’ll talk to the trainer.
I asked to bring her back as they have a lifetime guarantee.
I feel like for 2400 they should have helped more
She knows . Sit and place. But I can’t take her many places as she’s reactive . The whole point of training her.
I would recommend going somewhere else
I gave upon this. I take her to daycare to socialize and their answer is pretty much my fault.
I tried booking w follow up training.
My schedule allows me to do Tuesday’s and they were not accommodating .
I did a stay and train. As my schedule is a little hectic.
When I called to do follow up .
Their schedule was not matching . So the 5 training follow ups were not easy to schedule.
The whole point of having a stay and train . I’ll take the blame . In the future . I’ll book a training w a place that’s a little easier to schedule with.
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Paul Denis
5/5
I have a 1.5 year old black lab and it got to the point where going on walks was just exhausting, along with poor recall and not really listening. After a week with Matt at Sit Means Sit, and our 1 on 1 follow up sessions, the difference is enormous. Jeff can now place, sit, down, come, and heel! Walks are no longer a chore and have become fun again. Highly recommend.
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