Make Sit Happen – Dog Training

Make Sit Happen offers several training programs. Course Support Sessions provide individualized guidance from a Certified Pro Dog Trainer and Canine Behavior Specialist, available virtually for 45 minutes or in-home for 1 hour. These sessions help fine-tune skills, adjust strategies, and provide encouragement.

The Personalized Transformation Plan is a virtual program costing $300 plus a monthly Games Club membership. It includes an initial 45-minute consultation, a 2-hour Transformation Plan Review Session to create a customized plan, and three weekly follow-up sessions. Unlimited email and WhatsApp support are provided during the 3-week plan.

The 3-Week Stay & Play program is an intensive board-and-train alternative where dogs live in the trainer’s home, with only 1 or 2 trainee dogs at a time. The program focuses on fun training games, mental enrichment, and customized plans. It includes updates via pictures/videos, learning materials for owners, a 2-hour Come Home Session, two additional in-home follow-up sessions, and unlimited virtual/phone support for the life of the dog. Training equipment is included.

Individual Courses are online learning options partnered with AbsoluteDogs and Dunbar Academy, covering various topics like puppy training, reactivity, and basic obedience, often available through memberships like the Games Club or Help My Dog Hub.

Pricing Summary

Virtual Support Sessions are $50 each for 45 minutes. In-Home Support Sessions are $100 each for 1 hour, with a $50 non-refundable deposit required upon scheduling. Exceptions for in-home sessions outside the 25-mile radius may incur additional fees.

The Personalized Transformation Plan costs $300, plus a $45/month Games Club membership fee. In-person conversion of virtual sessions for the Transformation Plan is an additional $50/hour.

The 3-Week Stay & Play program is currently $2,880, plus a $45/month Games Club membership. The original cost is $3,600. Additional weeks, if recommended and agreed upon, are $500 per week. A 25% non-refundable deposit is required upfront to secure the start date. Payment can be made in full with a discount (25% due at sign-up, 75% before/on start date) or via a payment plan with no discount (25% due at sign-up, 37.5% before/on start date, 37.5% 14 days into stay). All payments made are non-refundable. Extended payment plans are available via Afterpay, contingent upon approval, but no discount offers apply.

Policies

A $50 non-refundable deposit is required upon scheduling private sessions. For the Stay & Play program, a 25% non-refundable deposit is required upfront to secure the dog’s start date, and all payments made for this program are non-refundable.

For in-person private training sessions, all dogs must be up to date on Rabies and DAPP/DHPP vaccines. For the Stay & Play program, dogs must be up to date on Rabies, DAPP, Bordetella, and Leptospirosis vaccines, and be current on flea and tick prevention. Exceptions to vaccine rules can be made based on veterinarian recommendations, potentially with additional fees.

Make Sit Happen – Dog Training is a business dedicated to helping dog owners achieve their dog-owning dreams through positive reinforcement and solution-focused Concept Training. The trainer, Danye, aims to save dogs by addressing behavioral issues, which are a leading cause of euthanasia.

The business partners with AbsoluteDogs and Dunbar Academy to offer online learning courses created by veterinary behaviorists, ensuring effective and enjoyable training. Make Sit Happen emphasizes reshaping a dog’s brain to develop lacking skills, focusing on the “why” behind behavior rather than just suppressing symptoms.

They offer personalized support through various programs, including individualized Course Support Sessions, a comprehensive Transformation Plan, and a unique 3-week Stay & Play program, which is an alternative to traditional board and train. Danye has a special affinity for working with special needs dogs, such as deaf, blind, or tripod dogs.

All programs are committed to utilizing training methods supported by the veterinary behaviorist community and adhere to the Humane Hierarchy. The goal is to build a strong bond and trusting relationship between dogs and their owners, leading to a happy and fulfilling life together.

Accomplishments

Danye, the trainer, has 20 years of professional experience working with dogs, initially as a veterinary technician and hospital manager. Her credentials include being a Certified Pro Dog Trainer, Canine Behavior Specialist, and Veterinary Technician. She is a Fear Free Certified Professional (FFCP), an AKC Canine Good Citizen Evaluator, and holds a Penn Foster Career College Dog Obedience and Training Instructor certification. She is also an Absolute Dogs Certified Pro Dog Trainer and Pro Dog Partner. Danye is a member of the International Association of Canine Professionals (IACP), the International Association of Animal Behavior Consultants (IAABC), and the Association of Professional Dog Trainers (APDT). She is committed to using training methods supported by the veterinary behaviorist community and adheres to the Humane Hierarchy.

How to Get Started!

To get started, clients are encouraged to fill out the Pre-Consultation Questionnaire. After submission, the trainer will reach out as soon as available. A free phone or virtual consultation is offered for guidance on choosing the best course or membership option for a dog and owner.