Sit Means Sit Dog Training – Austin

Sit Means Sit offers a range of structured programs: Day Training involves professional training during the day with owner education; Private Lessons are one-on-one hourly sessions; Hybrid Stay and Train combines weekday professional training with weekend home practice; Board & Train is a 12-day intensive program; Puppy Program focuses on housebreaking, crate training, and basic obedience; Group Classes provide ongoing reinforcement and socialization; Specialty Classes offer advanced skills like tricks. Behavior Modification Add-Ons extend training by one week for complex issues. All programs include owner education to reinforce training at home.

Pricing Summary

Training programs vary by type and duration, with options including Day Training, Board & Train (12-day program), Hybrid Stay and Train, and Private Lessons. Financial assistance and payment plans are available to help manage costs. Specific pricing is not listed publicly and requires consultation.

Sit Means Sit Dog Training – Austin is a professional dog training business serving Austin and surrounding Texas areas, offering tailored training programs to address a wide range of behavioral issues including leash pulling, jumping, barking, reactivity, aggression, separation anxiety, and potty training. They provide multiple program formats including Day Training, Private Lessons, Hybrid Stay and Train, Board & Train, Puppy Programs, and Group Classes, all designed to help dogs become obedient and confident while empowering owners with the skills to maintain progress at home through their “training as you live” philosophy. Their certified trainers specialize in behavior modification for complex issues like fear, high distraction, and reactivity, and use equipment including e-collars that are described as low-level stimulation similar to TENS machines. The business has been serving the Austin community for over 12 years, with over 10,000 trained dogs and 300 five-star reviews. They also offer financial assistance and payment plans to make training accessible.

In addition to training, they provide pet boarding services through their Board & Train and Day Camp programs, and offer specialty classes such as trick training. Their facility locations are in South Austin and North Austin, and they emphasize hands-on owner education to ensure long-term success.

The business is led by Lisa York, a certified trainer with decades of personal and professional experience, and Austin Ackerman, Operations Manager, both of whom are actively involved in training and client support.

Accomplishments

Over 12 years serving the Austin area, over 10,000 trained dogs, 300 five-star reviews, and certified trainers with extensive experience in obedience and behavior modification. Lisa York, owner and trainer, has competed in AKC Obedience with multiple titles.

How to Get Started!

Client engagement begins with a free evaluation, which can be scheduled via phone or online contact form. During the evaluation, trainers assess the dog’s behavior, discuss the owner’s goals, and recommend the most suitable training program.