About Sit Means Sit Dog Training Madison

A franchise location with a facility and a free evaluation

Sit Means Sit Madison is one location of a franchise network the site's own banner describes as "A Sit Means Sit Franchise: Now With 157 Franchise Locations." The Madison page says the business "provides professional and personalized training. We cater to all breeds, ages, sizes or temperaments," and that "Our programs offer lifetime support so you can reach out to our trainers as new obstacles occur throughout your furry friend's life." Every engagement starts the same way: "We always start with a free consultation so you can come in and see our facility and learn more about our programs and group classes."

What they say they help with

The page lists the presenting problems directly: "Leash Pulling, Jumping, Reactivity, Anxiety, Puppy Training, Running Away, Basic and Advanced Obedience, Building Your Bond with Your Pet."

The programs

The Private Tutor Program is one-to-one and the page is specific about who it suits: "One on one sessions with one of our professional trainers are great for highly anxious and aggressive pets, or just owners who want to be super hands on with training. With shorter sessions than our Day & Train, Private Tutoring is great for animals who have a low threshold for environmental stressors or physical limitations. You remain at the lesson during the sessions." Day & Train is called "Our most requested program," combining trainer work with the dog and coaching for the owner, with the dog dropped off for the day. Group Classes are gated: "We have different levels of group classes available for anyone who has completed a private training program with us first and has group classes included in their training package."

Puppies

Two puppy routes are described. The Puppy Group Class is "A 6 week long group class where we will provide an opportunity for your puppy to get proper socialization and provide information on all of your puppy-raising questions including housetraining, chewing, and teaching practical skills such as coming when called," ending with the chance to earn an AKC S.T.A.R. Puppy certificate, with "a small pup to instructor ratio." A separate Puppy Jump Start program is also listed.

Beyond pet owners

The location runs an outreach program for animal professionals: "Do you work for a veterinary clinic, groomer, or boarding kennel? … Sit Means Sit would love to come out to you for our Lunch and Learn Program," covering "tips and tricks for training four-legged friends" plus "bite prevention and canine behavioral problems." The stated method is "balanced, attention-reward-based training."