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The Best Dog Training in Northern California
Welcome to Sit Means Sit Nor Cal, your premiere destination for professional dog and puppy obedience training in Northern California’s surrounding East Bay and Central Valley areas.
Embark on a journey of canine transformation with Sit Means Sit. We want to help make your life easier, starting with a well-behaved dog! With our advanced obedience training, we’ll help Fido become a more happy, obedient, and confident canine. Our professional dog trainers understand that every pup is unique in their personality and temperament, so we offer various training options and tailor lessons to your canine’s specific needs. From puppy training and minor obedience issues to aggressive behaviors that are out of control, we are here to help.
If you’re located in East Bay, we’ll come to you!
We can’t wait to meet you and your furry friend. If you have any questions or would like to learn more, you can give us a call at (209) 247-7551 or schedule a FREE consultation!
Any Age. Any Breed. Any Problem.
We train all dogs, regardless of age, breed, or behavioral issue. Whether you're looking to start your puppy on a path to lifelong success or want to teach your older dog some new tricks, we've got you covered.
Obedience & Behavior Management
We provide individualized one-on-one dog training programs tailored to meet your unique goals and specific needs.
Group Training
Our follow-up group training continues after our one-on-one training programs to ensure you and your dog continue to achieve your training goals.
Training & Services
Board and Train
Board and Train is our most popular program, designed with your busy lifestyle in mind! During this program, your dog temporarily lives here with our professional team at Sit Means Sit East Bay while we train with them. We take the heavy lifting off your shoulders! This comprehensive approach fast-tracks your dog’s training and takes…
Day Train
Day Train is a perfect program for the busy family who wants results similar to the board and train program but without having to be without their pup! In this program, your dog trains with our professional team all day. When you come to pick your dog up at the end of each day, you’ll…
Group Classes
Group Classes provide socialization for your dog in a controlled setting. Give your dog an informative, immersive training experience that will help them remain polite and obedient for years to come. Our specific and repetitive drills maximize your dog’s progress in their training. We also incorporate fun and games into the classes as well! Working…
Private Lessons
We know your furry friend’s unique personality dictates their training needs! With individualized attention from our experienced trainers, you’ll receive focused guidance and support to address specific behavioral challenges or training goals. Whether you’re a first-time dog owner seeking foundational obedience or an experienced handler working on advanced skills, our private lessons cater to your…
Puppy Training
Did you recently bring home a new furry friend? Puppy Training is a great stepping stone for dogs, ages 10-20 weeks, to learn basic obedience and socialization! By the end of our puppy training program, your pup will be confident and comfortable in any surroundings. Our training program includes learning essential skills, such as house…
Behavior Modification Training
In addition to our training programs, we can train your dog or pup to overcome specific behaviors and emotions for a happier, healthier dog.
Aggressive
An aggressive dog can cause difficulties when trying to incorporate them into your daily life, and can create stress and strain for everyone in your household. Often these behaviors stem from factors like inadequate socialization, fear, stress, or negative past experiences. Working collaboratively, you and your trainer can address and resolve some of these behavioral…
High Anxiety/Fear
Whether it’s a fear of strangers, other dogs, or separation from their owner, it can be incredibly challenging to train an anxious dog. Our trainers will work closely with you and your pup to gradually increase their comfort zone through positive experiences, building your dog’s confidence in a safe and productive way. Signs of Anxiety…
High-Distraction
Does your dog bolt the second they see a squirrel, person, or another dog across the street? These distractions are unavoidable in the real world, which is why our trainers focus and specialize in high-distraction training. With consistency, we can help direct your dog’s focus to you in any situation when distractions arise….
Off-Leash
If you aspire to enjoy the freedom of having your dog off-leash while exploring your favorite trails or during camping adventures, off-leash training could be a perfect fit for you and your furry companion. Off-leash training is distinct from obedience, although skills such as recall are the foundation of off-leash training. Our trainers will begin…
Reactive
A reactive dog overreacts to normal situations that other dogs would take in stride. They become overstimulated easily and may bark, lunge, and growl at something as simple as another dog or person walking on the other side of the street. Attention to training is extremely important, as reactivity can turn into aggression. The cause…
Socialization
Socialization with dogs, humans, and other animals is a great way to ensure a well-mannered and confident dog. The best time to socialize is between 10-16 weeks of age, but not all dogs get to experience socialization as a puppy. A lot of rescue dogs enter their new homes without proper socialization, which can put…
Trainers & Staff
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- Barking
- Leash Pulling
- Counter surfing
- People aggression
- Dog aggression
- New Puppy Problems
- Housebreaking
- Basic Commands
- High Energy
- Anxiety
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Adam Jorgenson OWNER/TRAINER
Adam came to dog training after years as a baseball player for the MLB Colorado Rockies. His dog was out of control, so he and his wife found a program that worked– Sit Means Sit! They were so impressed with the positive results that Sit Means Sit Dog Training modeled that he decided to open…
Elora Jorgenson OWNER/TRAINER
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Our Reviews
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See More ReviewsWe’ve been getting lessons with Dave from SMS since October 2023 when we rescued a 2 1/2 year old Blue Heeler. Dave has done a fantastic job training the dog on issues such as general obedience, mouthing/nipping and live stock and dog aggression.
Not only does Dave train the dog, but he trains us as well making sure we understand the training concepts. This gives us the opportunity to apply what we’ve learned so we can continue to progress in between lessons.
Based on the solid results with our Blue Heeler I would definitely recommend lessons with Dave at Sit Means Sit.
We picked up our puppy Sadie yesterday after two week of boarding and training, we are amazed at the difference in her. Dave the trainer that worked with her the two weeks was great. Our Sadie is deaf and we were having a hard time getting her to stop jumping on us and biting us, Since she couldn’t hear us. They started training right away and insured us that they had worked with deaf dogs before. The whole time she was with them Dave kept us informed on her progress and sent us videos of her in training. We were very nervous about leaving her that long but were reassured everyday that she was fine and improving. When we picked her up Dave spent as much time as we needed in training us the hand signals and her Sit Means Sit Collar they use and sent home with us. We will go back in a week for a refresher course and am looking forward to showing Dave the progress we made.
Thank you to Dave and the staff, Ryne & Ricki
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