Come, Sit, Stay & Play.

Programs include a 10-week Essentials Class (on/off-leash control), a 4-week Puppy Class (basic manners), and a 6-week Elite Class (advanced obedience, requires Essentials completion). Elite Membership allows unlimited Elite Classes for 6 months. CGC Testing is available by appointment. Private training is offered in-home or at the facility for behavioral modification. The Pit Bull In A Positive Light Program offers a free Elite Class to qualifying pit bull owners who pay for an Essentials Class and have a spayed/neutered dog.

Pricing Summary

Class rates are not listed publicly; clients are directed to call for current pricing. Private training and dog walking rates are also available upon request. CGC Testing is $20. The Elite Membership offers 6 months of unlimited Elite Classes. The Pit Bull In A Positive Light Program offers a free Elite Class with prepayment for an Essentials Class.

Policies

Class schedule information and changes are posted on their Facebook page. Clients are encouraged to call for current rates and to confirm class availability. No specific cancellation or rescheduling policy is stated.

Come, Sit, Stay & Play is a dog training business in Milwaukee offering group and private training classes for dogs of all ages, from puppies to adults. They provide Essentials, Puppy, and Elite Obedience classes, with a focus on leash control, recall, sit, stay, and obedience in distracting environments. Their unique advantage includes a free Elite Class for pit bull owners who enroll in an Essentials Class, promoting responsible ownership of misunderstood breeds. They also offer dog walking services that include obedience training, in-home private training for behavioral issues, and Canine Good Citizen (CGC) testing. Their facility-based training includes socialization opportunities, and they emphasize positive, consistent methods with homework and worksheets to reinforce learning at home. They also host a Weight Pulling Club and offer dog-related merchandise to support breed advocacy.

The business is led by Todd Thurber, a professional trainer with hands-on experience across breeds and ages. Clients report significant improvements in behavior, including reduced leash pulling, better recall, and improved socialization. They also offer dog daycare with no crating and constant socialization, which many clients use alongside training.

Additional services include a nutrition product (PREVENTION) and t-shirts to support breed-specific legislation awareness, though these are not training services.

Accomplishments

Todd Thurber is the owner and professional trainer with extensive hands-on experience with dogs of all ages, breeds, and sizes. The business offers AKC Canine Good Citizen testing and has received multiple positive testimonials highlighting successful outcomes with difficult and rescued dogs.

How to Get Started!

Prospective clients are encouraged to call 414-234-0799 for current rates and class information. For dogs with behavioral concerns, an evaluation is offered to determine suitability for group classes. The Pit Bull In A Positive Light Program requires prepayment for an Essentials Class and proof of spay/neuter to qualify for the free Elite Class.