Sit Means Sit Dog Training

Sit Means Sit of South East Michigan offers professional puppy and dog training tailored to individual needs, working with any breed at any age. They provide basic and advanced obedience, as well as behavioral issue resolution and modification. Training is offered in three main program tiers: Foundation, Intermediate, and Progressive, each with One-On-One (private lessons + group classes) and Day Train (day training + group classes) packages.

Specialized programs include Behavior Modification for reactive dogs, Puppy Primer for puppies 4 months and younger covering basic commands and common puppy issues, and AKC Evaluation for various AKC certifications. Their training approach involves three phases: Teaching/Control (6-12+ weeks) focuses on control, rules, behaviors, and attention around distractions; Reinforcement (6-12+ weeks) phases out training aids and introduces variable reinforcement; and ongoing Maintenance, aiming for reliable dog behavior even without training equipment.

Pricing Summary

Pricing is custom-tailored based on factors like dog’s age, temperament, previous training, and owner goals. A free demonstration and consultation is offered to evaluate these factors and provide a training plan with an accurate cost estimate.

Sit Means Sit of South East Michigan provides professional puppy and dog training services in Monroe County and the Down River area. They offer basic and advanced obedience training, as well as addressing various behavioral issues and providing behavioral modification. They work with any breed at any age, focusing on training the dogs and coaching the owners.

The business utilizes an “attention-based dog training system” developed by Founder and CEO, Fred Hassen. This approach incorporates a variety of training tools, including their customized Sit Means Sit Collar (remote electronic dog training collar), which is described as a safe, adjustable “tap” to gain the dog’s attention rather than cause pain. They aim to maintain a happy and relaxed attitude in the dogs they train.

Their programs are custom-tailored to each dog’s age, temperament, and previous training, as well as the owner’s desired goals. They also offer AKC Evaluation for certifications such as AKC S.T.A.R. puppy class, Canine Good Citizenship, Urban K9 CGC, and Community K9 CGC. Additionally, they operate a client portal and an online store for pet supplies.

Accomplishments

Rodney Wendler, the Owner/Head Trainer, has seven years of experience training dogs.

How to Get Started!

Dog owners can get started by scheduling a free evaluation, consultation, or training demo. This can be done by calling the business or filling out a contact form on their website.