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 started working with Caleb from Sit Means Sit in Tigard, OR in mid-February. I have a Rhodesian Ridgeback puppy that had a very frightening event happen to her as a young puppy and effected her significantly. I needed help and I found it. Caleb is passionate, well trained and …Read full reviewClose full review
I started working with Caleb from Sit Means Sit in Tigard, OR in mid-February. I have a Rhodesian Ridgeback puppy that had a very frightening event happen to her as a young puppy and effected her significantly. I needed help and I found it. Caleb is passionate, well trained and personable. He enjoys my dog and has really helped being her out of her shell. The entire staff has been amazing. They answer all my questions and then some. They are patient, kind, encouraging and helpful at every turn. My puppy just turned 1yrs off and she's out enjoying the world with me. They Sit Means Sit program is worth the time they put in and the investment I have put in. But the success of the program is the actually commitment I actually work out with my puppy. Caleb and the staff help encourage me through that process. I am so grateful to be working with this team and Caleb specifically. Thank you!!
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Kristine wolcott
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They have done a fantastic job with my Maltese puppy. She did the Board and Train and she was so loved and well cared for while in their care. The follow up lessons are so helpful to reinforce the training.
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Trinity
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Luis Gutierrez (LuisGz)
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Terry McCall
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