Sit Means Sit Dog Training Knoxville

Sit Means Sit Dog Training Knoxville offers three main programs: Board and Train, One On One Training (Private Lessons), and Day Stay and Train (Hybrid). Board and Train programs are full-immersion, lasting 5-20 days, designed to fast-track obedience, confidence, and socialization for busy owners.

One On One Training provides personalized sessions where professional trainers teach clients to implement the Sit Means Sit method at home, addressing challenges like come, sit, walk, wait, down, no jumping, play biting, place, quiet, and aggressive or anxious behaviors. The Day Stay and Train program allows dogs to train with professionals during the day and return home in the evening, offering a head start in training.

All programs aim for off-leash control around distractions. Training progresses through three phases: Phase 1 (Teaching/Control) focuses on establishing commands and attention around distractions (6-12+ weeks). Phase 2 (Reinforcement) gradually reduces dependence on training aids while introducing variable reinforcement (6-12+ weeks). Phase 3 (Maintenance) is an ongoing phase where training aids are used minimally, but consistent reinforcement of rules and boundaries is maintained to prevent regression.

Pricing Summary

The cost of obedience training is custom-tailored to each specific situation. Factors evaluated 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, and develop a training plan. From this plan, an accurate idea of the cost will be provided, with no obligation.

Sit Means Sit Dog Training Knoxville provides professional dog training services in Knoxville and surrounding Tennessee areas. They are the first Sit Means Sit Franchise in Tennessee, focusing on a results-oriented dog obedience training system. Their mission is to revolutionize the quality of life with happy, obedient, and confident dogs.

They train thousands of puppies and dogs, and humans, each year. Using their unique Sit Means Sit training method, experienced trainers teach owners how to achieve off-leash control of their dog, even around severe distractions. They encourage investing in training for a lifetime of enrichment with furry friends.

Accomplishments

Jessica Henderson, Head Trainer and Owner, has been training dogs and horses since childhood. She holds a B.S. in Psychology from The University of the South (2007) and an Animal Science degree from The University of Tennessee (2015). She also volunteered to foster and finish-train a service dog for a disabled veteran in 2017.

Ami Insley, a trainer, is a graduate of the University of Tennessee with a Bachelors of Science in Animal Science. She has worked with animals since high school, volunteering at shelters and working as a kennel assistant at boarding facilities and veterinary clinics for nearly four years.

How to Get Started!

To get started, clients can schedule a free evaluation or demonstration. This no-hassle, one-on-one consultation allows trainers to meet the family and dog, assess the dog’s age, temperament, and previous training, and understand the owner’s desired goals. A customized training plan will then be developed, and the cost will be provided, with no obligation.