FAQs

What Training Methods Does Sit Means Sit Use?

Sit Means Sit knows that every dog is unique, which is why we use a variety of attention-based, science-backed training methods to meet your specific pup’s needs. Using various tools such leashes, toys, food, treats and the Sit Means Sit Collar, we’ll help your dog learn to respond to commands and follow the rules, even in potentially distracting situations. All of our training takes place in safe, supportive environments that utilize positive reinforcement to help your dog build confidence and thrive while still looking to you for guidance.

What Is the Sit Means Sit Collar?

The Sit Means Sit Collar brings the latest in remote control technology to help owners and trainers communicate with and train dogs even in highly distracting situations. Using a customizable electronic ‘tap,’ the collar serves as a cue that helps gain your dog’s attention. It’s much like tapping someone on the shoulder. The collar is an excellent tool to use when working to help a dog focus and achieve off-leash control. With careful usage of the collar, the dog will come to recognize the ‘tap’ with positive outcomes.

Rest assured that the Sit Means Sit Collar’s technology is 100% safe for humans and dogs. Its low-level electronic taps are easily adjustable to levels that are often imperceptible to humans, and the technology is similar to that used in human medical devices, such as muscle stimulators. It often provides a harmless, more humane way of teaching obedience without resorting to force, confrontation, or raised voices.

What Types of Training Do You Offer?

Sit Means Sit offers a variety of training options to help dogs (and their owners) learn in situations that work for them, although services can vary by location. Sit Means Sit Charleston’s specific training options include:

• Day Training (drop-off & pick-up)
• Puppy Classes
• Board & Train
• Group Training (must complete individual training first)
• Private Dog Training (prior Day Training or Board & Train required)

While we do not currently offer full therapy dog or service dog certification classes at Sit Means Sit Charleston, our foundational therapy dog training can help your dog begin the process of becoming the perfect support animal for those in need.

How Can You Help With Behavior Modification?

Your dog’s bad habits may be stopping them from living a happy, fulfilling, confident life. With plenty of love, support, and positive reinforcement, we’ll use gentle behavior modification techniques to help dogs struggling with:

• Aggression
• Reactivity
• Anxiety/Fear
• Socialization
• High distraction
• Off-leash behavior

With Sit Means Sit’s trained experts as their guides, dogs of all ages, breeds, or sizes can gain a new sense of confidence, control feelings of worry, fear or anger, and begin to avoid negative behaviors like biting, lunging, growling, jumping, loud barking, and elimination issues.

What Types of Dogs Does Sit Means Sit Work With?

Using adaptable, personalized training (and plenty of TLC) Sit Means Sit Charleston can train dogs of all ages, breeds, and temperaments to live their best lives. Whether they are a puppy in need of housebreaking, or an aggressive dog needing behavior modification we can help your canine friend achieve a more confident, content future. It’s never too late to get started, so request your free evaluation today!

What Does Training With Sit Means Sit Cost?

Sit Means Sit Charleston’s training prices vary, and are often impacted by your dog’s specific training needs. If you are unsure what training your dog needs, the best place to start is with a free consultation. It’s 100% no-cost, and we’ll use the time to meet with you and your pup and gain insights into the training options that may work best for them. We will also gladly demonstrate our training methods so you can get a better feel for what your dog will experience when working with us. After the consultation, we will recommend a training plan to give you a better idea of the costs you can expect during training.