Sit Means Sit

Sit Means Sit Tri-Cities offers several training academies. The “Pawsitive Beginnings Puppy Class” emphasizes socialization, confidence-building, basic obedience commands, prevention and addressing of undesirable behaviors, and the benefits of play. The “Private Lesson Academy” is designed for families who want to be hands-on, offering customized one-on-one, hour-long sessions held in their downtown facility.

The “Immersion Academy” is for families seeking a jumpstart, who are limited on time, or are facing especially challenging behaviors. With this option, the pup trains with the team during the day and goes home at night, providing benefits of a traditional board and train program while allowing for nightly snuggles. The “Day Train Academy” also provides a jumpstart for families with limited time or challenging behaviors, where the pup trains with the professional team during the day, followed by a review session with the owner, pup, and trainer to continue training at home throughout the week.

Pricing Summary

Each dog training program is custom-tailored to the specific situation. Factors evaluated prior to building a training package include the dog’s age, temperament, previous training, and the desired goals of the dog’s parents. A free demonstration and consultation is offered to meet with the family and dog, gain insight into unique circumstances, evaluate factors, and develop a training plan. From this plan, an accurate idea of the cost to accomplish goals will be provided. There is no cost or obligation associated with the free demonstration.

Sit Means Sit Dog Training Tri-Cities provides comprehensive obedience training in Kennewick, Richland, Pasco, Walla Walla, Washington, and surrounding areas. Their mission is to enhance quality of life through training and education, ensuring successful results for dogs and owners to live their best lives. They train any dog, any age, and for any problem, from puppies to addressing challenging behaviors such as anxiety, fear, and aggression.

They utilize an attention-based dog training system developed by Founder and CEO Fred Hassen, which employs a variety of training tools, including their customized Sit Means Sit Collar (remote electronic dog training collar). This technology is described as 100% safe, similar to medical electronic muscle stimulators, and used to provide an adjustable “tap” as a cue for attention, not pain. They pride themselves on being able to maintain a happy and relaxed attitude in their trained dogs.

The business also operates an online store selling various dog training equipment, apparel, and grooming essentials, including their proprietary e-collars, leashes, and training cots. Sit Means Sit is a franchise with 157 locations across the US and Canada.

Accomplishments

The head trainer, Steve Sprague, began his first “professional” dog training at age 12, training a neighbor’s dog. He later studied the Sit Means Sit system and training methods for several years, observing many dogs transform. After seeing consistent results, he became a certified Sit Means Sit trainer and now brings this system from “America’s largest dog training company” to the Tri-Cities, Washington.

How to Get Started!

To get started, clients can schedule a free evaluation or free training demo. This initial consultation provides an opportunity to meet with the family and dog, gain insight into their unique circumstances, evaluate factors, and develop a customized training plan. There is no cost or obligation associated with this free demonstration.