Sit Means Sit Dog Training Asheville
Ranked #7 in Asheville and #71 in North Carolina
Service area: Sit Means Sit Dog Training Asheville proudly serves Buncombe County, including the cities of Asheville, Arden, Beaverdam, Candler, Fletcher, Horse Shoe, Mills River, and Woodfin. They also serve zip codes 28704, 28715, 28732, 28742, 28759, 28801, 28803, 28804, 28805, and 28806.
Service Overview
Types of Dog Training
- Family Dog
- Behavior Modification
Specialty Focus Areas
- Basic Obedience
- Puppy Training
- Leash Pulling
- Reactivity / Aggression
- Jumping on People
- Barking Excessively
- Biting / Nipping
- Potty Training
Training Formats Offered
- Private Lessons
- Group Classes
- Day Training
Program Formats
- One-Time Consultation
- Sessions Package
- Ongoing Weekly
- Intensive Program
Age of Dogs Trained
- Puppy (<1 year)
- Adolescent (1-2 years)
- Adult (2-8 years)
- Senior (8+ years)
Dog Training Methodology
Methods:
- ✓ Balanced Training
Equipment:
- ✓ E-Collars
They offer a range of training programs including private lessons, puppy classes, and day-train programs, as well as group classes. The Day and Train Program allows dogs to learn foundational focus during the day and return home at night, designed to offer results similar to a board & train without extended separation.
Group classes are for practicing skills with distractions in an upbeat environment, fostering obedience and social skills. Puppy Classes, for puppies 8-16 weeks, focus on principles for raising happy, confident, and social puppies, covering house/potty training, biting, and chewing through private lessons and small group socialization.
Pricing & Policies
Pricing Summary
Each dog training program is custom-tailored to the specific situation, with pricing determined after evaluating factors such as the dog’s age, temperament, previous training, and the desired goals of the dog’s parents. A free demonstration and consultation are offered to develop a training plan and provide an accurate cost estimate, with no cost or obligation.
Testimonials
“Ernie has been a great help in working with my chihuahua, Poncho. It was amazing to come home from work and learn what I needed to do with Poncho during our initial four weeks of training. I couldn’t stop smiling even after the first training session – Poncho was zoned in on me and walking…”
– Daniel A.
“We took our two pitbulls to Sit Means Sit for training. Sit Means Sit did a wonderful job training our dogs. Kileaux was always easily distracted and Nikita was a rambunctious puppy. The staff was very knowledgeable and helpful in teaching us how to work with our dogs on continued training. It is hard to…”
– Shannon H.
“I am so pleased and impressed with Sit Means Sit in general. My Aussie puppy did a three week board-and-train since my work schedule limited my ability to go to group classes. They were very understanding and did an excellent job of explaining every aspect of their training methods, their e-collar, and were very open…”
– Marie B.
About the Trainer
Sit Means Sit Asheville provides professional dog and puppy obedience training in North Carolina, serving Asheville, Arden, Fletcher, Beaverdam, Woodfin, and surrounding Buncombe County areas. They offer customized training programs including private lessons, puppy classes, day-train programs, and group classes.
The business aims to make training fun for both dogs and owners while achieving positive results. They specialize in managing challenging behaviors such as pulling, barking, and aggression, working closely with owners to teach effective handling techniques.
Sit Means Sit Asheville is part of a franchise with 157 locations across the US and Canada. They offer a free demo/evaluation to get started.
Accomplishments
Ernie Thayer, Owner/Head Trainer, grew up training horses from an early age and served in the Army as a medic. He also worked 10 years in the Orlando ER and 5 years as a US Postal Carrier before returning to animal training. Danielle Thayer, Owner/Trainer, holds a bachelor’s degree in both Nutrition and Nursing from Purdue University and has worked as an ER nurse.
How to Get Started!
They offer a FREE demo/evaluation to get started. During this free demonstration & consultation, they meet with the family and dog to gain insight into unique circumstances, evaluate factors like age, temperament, previous training, and desired goals, then develop a customized training plan and provide an accurate cost estimate.
Contact Information
Availability
- Weekdays
- Weekends
- Morning
- Afternoon
- Evening
Misc Features
- wheelchair accessible entrance
- wheelchair accessible parking