Sit Means Sit Dog Training – Cecil County Maryland and Delaware

Training programs include Day Training (drop-off during the day with owner updates), Private Lessons (one-on-one with trainer, in-facility or in-home), Puppy Program (8–15 weeks old, focus on socialization and basics), Group Classes (post-program reinforcement), Reactive Dog Training (5-week intensive), Structured Daycare (no dog interaction, command reinforcement), and Wedding Pet Attendant (event supervision). All programs include owner education and follow-up support.

Pricing Summary

Prices are custom-tailored based on the dog’s age, temperament, previous training, and owner goals. No pricing is listed publicly; a free consultation and training demonstration are required to receive a personalized quote with no cost or obligation.

Sit Means Sit Dog Training in Cecil County, MD and Delaware offers professional dog training services for puppies, adolescents, and adult dogs in Elkton, MD, and surrounding areas including Newark, New Castle, Dover, Wilmington, and more in Delaware. They specialize in customized training programs that focus on transferable obedience, helping dogs behave well in any environment. Their services include Day Training, Private Lessons, Puppy Programs, Group Classes, Reactive Dog Training, Structured Daycare, and even specialized services like Wedding Pet Attendant and transportation to training. They use an attention-based training system developed by founder Fred Hassen, often incorporating their proprietary remote electronic collar as a gentle cue—not a punishment—to gain focus. Trainers are certified and trained through the franchise’s extensive program, and they emphasize building confidence and strong owner-dog bonds. All programs include owner involvement and reinforcement techniques to ensure long-term success.

They offer structured daycare with no dog-to-dog interaction, detailed daily report cards, and in-home training options. Their reactive dog program is a 5-week intensive course designed to reduce fear-based behaviors. They also provide free consultations and training demonstrations with no obligation.

Additional services include puppy socialization, leash walking, housebreaking, crate training, and behavior modification for issues like separation anxiety, aggression, and jumping. They serve clients across a wide geographic area and pride themselves on a happy, relaxed approach to training that avoids fear or force.

Accomplishments

Part of the largest dog training franchise in the U.S. with over 157 locations. Trainers undergo regular certification and extensive training through the Sit Means Sit program. Over 35,000 dogs trained nationwide.

How to Get Started!

Client engagement begins with a free training consultation and demonstration, where trainers evaluate the dog’s behavior, discuss owner goals, and create a customized training plan with no cost or obligation.