Sit Means Sit Dog Training Ocoee/Winter Garden

Training begins with a free evaluation to assess the dog’s needs. Foundational programs include Board and Train (overnight intensive), Day and Train (daytime training with home nights), Private Lessons (one-on-one owner instruction), and Puppy Training (weekly Saturday classes for 10–20 week olds). After completing a foundational program, dogs graduate to Group Classes held at the facility and local parks to reinforce skills in distracting environments. All programs emphasize leadership transfer to the owner and include ongoing support.

Pricing Summary

Pricing is not publicly listed; clients must schedule a free evaluation to receive customized pricing based on program selection (Board and Train, Day and Train, Private Lessons, or Group Classes).

Sit Means Sit Ocoee/Winter Garden is a professional dog training business owned by Matt Smith, who has been training dogs since 2009 and opened his franchise in 2011. The business offers a range of training programs including Board and Train, Day and Train, Group Classes, Private Lessons, and Puppy Training, all based on the Sit Means Sit system that emphasizes leadership transfer from trainer to owner. Their programs are designed to address behavioral issues such as reactivity, aggression, leash pulling, barking, and separation anxiety, with a focus on real-world distractions and off-leash control. The facility is located in Ocoee, Florida, and serves Central Florida communities including Winter Garden, Orlando, Windermere, and Horizon West. Trainers like Michele Crowhurst and Deanna bring extensive experience from veterinary and dog sports backgrounds, and all programs include a free evaluation to help owners choose the right path.

The business stands out by requiring clients to complete foundational training before joining group classes, ensuring a safe and effective group environment. They also provide ongoing support through group classes after initial programs, fostering a community of dog owners. Their training methods use corrections and balanced techniques, with tools like e-collars, pinch collars, and martingales, and they specialize in working with all dog types and ages, from puppies to adult dogs.

Matt Smith trains his own Malinois and Rottweilers, and the team is certified in the Sit Means Sit system, with some trainers holding AKC Canine Good Citizen evaluator credentials. They do not offer grooming, boarding, or daycare services beyond their training programs.

Accomplishments

Matt Smith has trained dogs since 2009 and owns a Sit Means Sit franchise established in 2011. Trainers have backgrounds in veterinary medicine, grooming, and dog sports. Some trainers are AKC Canine Good Citizen evaluators. The business is part of a national network with 157 franchise locations.

How to Get Started!

Client engagement begins with a free evaluation, where owners can schedule a no-hassle, one-on-one consultation to observe a training demo, discuss their dog’s needs, and receive a customized program recommendation.