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The Best Dog Training in New Jersey
All canines deserve training that complements their age, breed, habits, and personality. Our professional trainers are more than equipped to meet these needs with the best contemporary training methods.
Whether you need puppy training for a new furry family member or help with socialization, our talented trainers want to build a strong relationship with you and Fido for an optimal training environment.
As pet lovers and devoted professionals, our biggest goal is to help your dog flourish. With the Sit Means Sit method, two and four-legged trainees will feel more comfortable and improve their confidence, leading to a happier, healthier pup.
At Sit Means Sit New Jersey, we create our training programs with our clients’ convenience in mind. We provide training sessions in the comfort of your own home and we offer pickup and drop-off services to our facility. This allows households with busy schedules to still see effective results. Schedule your free, in-home evaluation today!
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
Immersive Training
For a more intense, private training experience, immersive day training may benefit your dog. This one-on-one program offers real-world situations with instructions and feedback on how to handle them successfully. The Benefits of Immersive Training: Targets aggressive behaviors, car manners, anxiety management, and more. Private training allows for Fido’s confidence to grow. Immersive training improves…
Board & Train
We at Sit Means Sit New Jersey pride ourselves on offering custom, tailored package accommodations to manage your pup’s needs. During their customizable stay, your canine will learn a variety of commands and skills. This program is perfect for pet parents needing extra support. Let us handle the heavy lifting so when your pup returns…
Day Train
Our Day Train program is our most popular training option, and for good reason. This method is exceptionally effective without parting ways with your pet for too long. Let us do the heavy lifting so that when you pick your pup up, you can practice all of the fantastic skills your furball has acquired. Once…
Puppy Management
Welcoming a new pup to your family is an exciting occasion, set your furbaby up for a life of good behavior with our puppy management program. Establish strong foundations of obedience, socialization, and other essential, life-long skills during your pup’s first 16 weeks of life. Benefits of Puppy Training and Sit Means Sit Management: Teaches…
Private Lessons
**Existing Clients Only For existing clients needing more help from our training team, private lessons could be the next step in your training journey. Private lessons are a more hands-on approach for pet parents. One of our trainers will happily guide you in perfecting your pup’s behaviors. Why Choose Private Training with Sit Means Sit?…
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. Benefits to Off Leash…
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
Our certified Sit Means Sit Dog Training staff has extensive experience in resolving dog obedience issues such as:
- Jumping
- Barking
- Leash Pulling
- Counter surfing
- People aggression
- Dog aggression
- New Puppy Problems
- Housebreaking
- Basic Commands
- High Energy
- Anxiety
- And More!
Learn more about our team or jump start your training by scheduling a free evaluation today!
Ray Medina Owner/ Head Trainer
I bring over 20 years of dog training experience to the Sit Means Sit Franchise. I have had the pleasure of working and training with some of the top dog trainers and dog handlers both nationally and internationally. Some of my recent accomplishments include providing Sport Dog and Protection Dog seminars, Obedience Classes, general dog…
Mary Ann Hartos Director of Operations
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See More ReviewsLoved Sit Means Sit Dog Training. My dog went at only 5 months old and completed the 5 week program. Was a bit pricy but I would say worth it. My dog and I have learned life long obedience training. Dom was amazing and would recommend to others.
Had a great experience! They worked with my whole family to make sure that everyone understood the techniques. My pup is doing much better at home with his behavior. Highly recommend 🙂
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