Sit Happens

Sit Happens offers several structured training programs. “The New Puppy Package” (6-16 weeks old) is a 3-week in-home session focusing on exposure, name recognition, basic obedience, potty training, and chewing issues. “Puppy Obedience” (16 weeks-1 year) and “Dog Obedience” (1 year and Older) are 5-week sessions available in-home or via Zoom, covering basic obedience commands like Sit, Down, Come, Wait, Stay, loose leash walking, and proper greeting.

Online Zoom sessions are live, allowing the trainer to see the client and their dog while demonstrating with their own dog. The “Canine Good Citizen” program is a 5-week in-home session with trips to parks and stores, designed to help dogs master the ten steps for the CGC certificate, requiring basic obedience as a prerequisite. The “Separation Anxiety” program is a 5-week in-home session aimed at helping dogs relax when alone, also requiring basic obedience as a prerequisite.

Pricing Summary

Pricing for training sessions varies by program and format. The “New Puppy Package” is $105 for a 3-week session. Puppy and Dog Obedience programs are $200 for a 5-week in-home session or $125 for a 5-week online (Zoom) session. The Canine Good Citizen program is $150 for a 5-week session, and Separation Anxiety training is $200 for a 5-week session. The business emphasizes offering affordable services and some of the lowest prices around.

Sit Happens is a dog training business established in 2010 by Head Trainer Vickie Jaeger, driven by her passion for all pets, especially dogs. The business focuses on providing affordable dog training services, aiming to prevent pets from being returned to rescues or breeders due to behavioral issues.

Vickie utilizes positive reinforcement training methods, explicitly avoiding shock collars. Sit Happens is a Better Business Bureau Member.

They offer various dog training programs, including puppy training, basic obedience for all ages, Canine Good Citizen preparation, and specialized training for separation anxiety. They also provide dog walking services. While pet sitting was previously offered, it is no longer available, but they can recommend other companies.

Sit Happens addresses common dog behavioral problems such as chewing, not coming when called, jumping on people, leash pulling, house-soiling, excessive barking, and chasing. They emphasize making their services accessible with some of the lowest prices in the area.

Accomplishments

Vickie Jaeger, the Head Trainer, graduated from the Animal Behavior College in 2010. She has mentored with a local trainer and currently teaches a dog training class that she took over from her mentor. Vickie has worked with Assistance Dogs for Achieving Independence, fostering two dogs that successfully became assistance dogs for individuals with disabilities. She has also volunteered at local animal shelters, training and playing with shelter animals. Sit Happens is a Better Business Bureau Member.

How to Get Started!

To get started, clients can contact Sit Happens regarding their services. The business states they will respond within 24 hours. A contact form is available requiring name, email, street address, city, state, daytime phone, and evening phone.