About Sit Happens Dog Training Center

A Missoula training facility

Sit Happens Dog Training Center in Missoula describes itself as Missoula's only dog training facility with all instructors certified by the Certification Council for Professional Dog Trainers (CCPDT). The staff specializes in puppies, Companion Manners training, dog sport training, and behavior modification and help for reactive dogs, with small class sizes in a safe, friendly environment for owners at any experience level.

Classes and programs

Programs include Puppy Kindergarten, Companion Manners, private lessons, advanced classes and playtimes. Client comments mention tricks, nose work and agility classes, from beginner levels up to advanced agility, and pairing Puppy Kindergarten with puppy playtime for socialization.

What owners say

One Missoula client wrote that after a few classes her dog "seemed to be developing self confidence and his home behavior started to improve." Another, with a reactive Great Dane, wrote that the trainers "have worked to teach me how to work with him rather than just work him."

What to ask

Ask about class prices, current schedules and which advanced classes are running.