Sit Means Sit Dog Training – Orange County Coastal

Sit Means Sit offers a variety of dog training programs tailored to different needs and ages.

**Puppy Management** is designed for dogs 8-20 weeks old and is included free with every package. This program uses positive reinforcement to build lasting behaviors, teaching puppy parents fundamental methods for using food, leashes, praise, and toys to improve their relationship with their new canine companion.

**Obedience Training** focuses on off-leash control and correcting behavioral issues such as aggression, separation anxiety, or a lack of recall. Dogs learn commands like Come, Sit, Place, Down, waiting at doors and crosswalks, potty training, car manners, leash training, off-leash walking, and boundaries. The program also addresses and corrects behaviors like jumping, play biting, chewing, digging, and excessive barking.

The **Private Lessons Program** offers customizable one-on-one training sessions with a certified trainer at a location and time convenient for the dog owner. This program is ideal for those who want to be very hands-on with their dog’s training and learn how to maintain good behaviors.

The **Board and Train Program** is their most efficient option, where dogs stay at their top-of-the-line training facility. Dogs receive premier boarding services alongside intensive training using the Sit Means Sit system for fast and effective progress. Upon completion, trainers bring the dog home and provide private lessons to the owner, continuing until both dog and owner reach a proficiency level required for the Group Training Program.

The **Group Training Program** provides real-world experience in a safe, controlled, and professionally monitored environment. Available to dogs and owners who have completed other programs like Board and Train or Private Lessons, these monthly classes expose dogs to various distractions, including other dogs and unfamiliar people, preparing them for good behavior in any setting. Group classes also foster community and offer ongoing support, helping clients increase their dog’s attention and performance, build confidence, and reform aggressive dogs. They also help prepare dogs for the Canine Good Citizen test and therapy work.

Pricing Summary

Puppy training is offered free with every package. During a free consultation, the business works with clients to determine the best length of stay for their dog’s needs, particularly for the Board and Train program.

Sit Means Sit Dog Training – Orange County Coastal is a team of certified trainers providing pet training for all dogs in the surrounding areas of Orange County, California. They are dedicated to cultivating relationships between pets and their owners that will last an entire lifetime, with sessions designed to be fun, beneficial, and engaging.

Their “Better, Faster, Smarter” training system aims to accomplish goals quickly and efficiently, instilling behaviors that, when properly maintained, will last a lifetime. In addition to training, they offer premier boarding services as part of their Board and Train program, ensuring dogs are happy and healthy during their stay. They are also a certified Canine Good Citizen® (CGC) test evaluator.

Accomplishments

Sit Means Sit Dog Training – Orange County Coastal boasts a team of professional and attentive trainers with notable accomplishments.

Cindy Hunt, an Owner/Trainer, has over 20 years of experience working with dogs. She has achieved AKC Champion Titles on 9 dogs and qualified for the AKC National Eukanuba Invitational two years in a row. Cindy is active in dog sports, including DockDogs, AKC Conformation, and Mondioring, where she has achieved multiple Level 3 titles and secured 4th place cat.1 at the 2023 FMBB World Championship in Romania.

Clay Hunt, also an Owner/Trainer, joined Sit Means Sit in 2009 and particularly enjoys working with troubled dogs, finding great satisfaction in transforming aggressive or fearful dogs into confident members of society. Michael serves as the Head Trainer, and Chris Tran became Sit Means Sit Orange County’s manager and lead trainer within two years.

How to Get Started!

To get started, prospective clients can schedule a free evaluation or free consultation. This can be done by calling the business directly or by filling out an online contact form. The form requests the client’s name, dog’s name, phone number, email, zip code, and a message.