About Sit Means Sit Dog Training Vermont

Sit Means Sit in Vermont

Sit Means Sit Dog Training Vermont, based in Hanksville, offers dog and puppy training to Burlington, Montpelier and surrounding areas, and says it works with any dog, any age and any problem. Pricing is custom to each dog and is set after a free demonstration and consultation that looks at the dog's age, temperament, previous training and the owner's goals.

Programs

Private lessons pair each owner with a personal trainer and are also used for specific issues such as separation anxiety, aggression and fearfulness, with group classes included afterward so dogs keep practicing around other people, dogs and distractions. The puppy program is designed for puppies eight weeks to four months old and covers potty training, crate training, socialization, confidence building, basic commands and leash walking.

Method

Training follows the Sit Means Sit attention-based system, which uses a variety of tools including its own remote electronic training collar. The collar's adjustable "tap" is treated as a cue for the dog to pay attention, conditioned by linking it to something of value, before moving on to distraction training and off-leash control. The first teaching and control phase is described as lasting 6-12 weeks on average.