Sit Means Sit Dog Training San Diego
Ranked #12 in San Diego and #217 in California
Service area: Servicing San Diego, CA and surrounding areas including Carlsbad, Coronado, Del Dios, Del Mar, Encinitas, Escondido, Fairbanks Ranch, Hidden Meadows, Poway, Rancho Santa Fe, San Marcos, Santee, and Solana Beach, CA.
Service Overview
Types of Dog Training
- Family Dog
- Behavior Modification
Specialty Focus Areas
- Basic Obedience
- Puppy Training
- Leash Pulling
- Reactivity / Aggression
- Jumping on People
- Barking Excessively
- Separation Anxiety
- Potty Training
- Fearfulness
- Stealing Food
- Recall
Training Formats Offered
- Private Lessons
- Group Classes
- Day Training
Program Formats
- One-Time Consultation
- Sessions Package
- Ongoing Weekly
- Intensive Program
Age of Dogs Trained
- Puppy (<1 year)
- Adolescent (1-2 years)
- Adult (2-8 years)
- Senior (8+ years)
Dog Training Methodology
Day Train Immersion: Once a week, your dog is taken for the entire day for intensive training, followed by a personalized one-on-one session with the owner in the evening to demonstrate what was taught and provide guidance for practice.
Private One-on-One Lessons: These customized sessions are tailored to unique goals and are ideal for families seeking direct involvement. They include a year of unlimited group classes to ensure ongoing progress.
Group Classes: Available at no additional cost upon completion of a training program, these classes reinforce and maintain skills and offer opportunities for dog socialization.
Puppy Training: Classes lay the groundwork for a rewarding relationship, covering potty training, leash control, manners, and socialization.
Behavior Modification Training: Addresses specific behaviors and emotions, including aggression, high anxiety/fear (separation anxiety), high-distraction issues, off-leash training, reactivity, and socialization.
Pricing & Policies
Pricing Summary
An initial consultation is provided at no cost. Group dog training classes are available at no additional cost upon completion of one of their training programs.
Testimonials
“When we got our 8-week-old Boxer puppy, Abbey, it soon became obvious that training her was a must. When we met Tim McMillan, from Sit Means Sit, at a Del Mar Home/Garden Show my wife and I were immediately impressed with his knowledge and experience. After checking out the website we signed up for training with Tim. We started our training when Abbey, or our ‘Wild Child’ as we affectionately called her, was 4 months old. Tim came to our home and within 30 minutes Abbey was obeying commands to sit and come. We learned how to re-enforce those commands during the week. By the 3rd lesson Abbey was not jumping on us or our youngest grand kids which is a playful habit puppies have. Our ‘Wild Child’ has turned into a gentle, loving, and obedient member of the family thanks to the training and guidance of Tim and the Sit Means Sit methods of training. I highly recommend Tim for obedience training. He is firm but loving in his tone of voice and mannerisms. Our Abbey immediately became friends with Tim and wanted to learn from him and us. Abbey, now 8 months old, can now be left alone with all our grand kids and not be aggressively playful. Our weekly outdoor meetings to interact with other dogs involved with Tim and Sit Means Sit is a highlight of the week for Abbey. We are very thankful to have found Tim and training our Abbey with the Sit Means Sit method.”
– Bob
“We are really astounded with Huey’s progress in the Sit Means Sit system. He started out as a very LARGE ball of energy, turns out he just needed something to channel that energy into. With daily structure and training, he has become incredibly obedient and attentive, he also really ENJOYS the training exercises, it’s fun for him. Huey is a smart shepherd with lots of potential, he just needed someone to guide him towards that potential, and for that we THANK YOU! Keep in touch!”
– Betty & Jonathan
About the Trainer
Sit Means Sit Dog Training San Diego provides professional dog obedience training in San Diego and surrounding California areas. They aim to help dogs become their best selves, allowing owners to attain optimal control both on and off the leash, while letting dogs embrace their natural behavior.
They avoid one-size-fits-all training methods, recognizing the uniqueness of every dog and situation. Their classes and programs cater to dogs of all breeds, ages, and sizes, from fundamental puppy training to day train sessions. They specialize in addressing behavioral issues like aggression and separation anxiety, tailoring their approach to suit individual training goals.
They train all dogs regardless of age, breed, or behavioral issue, covering everything from starting puppies on a path to lifelong success to teaching older dogs new tricks. They provide individualized one-on-one dog training programs tailored to unique goals and needs, and offer follow-up group training after one-on-one programs to ensure continued progress.
Accomplishments
The business is owned and headed by Tim McMillan. The staff are certified Sit Means Sit Dog Training staff with extensive experience in resolving dog obedience issues. McKayla, a trainer, holds a psychology degree.
How to Get Started!
To get started, clients can schedule a free evaluation by filling out an online form. After the evaluation, they can begin training with a certified trainer.
Contact Information
Misc Features
- wheelchair accessible entrance
- wheelchair accessible parking
- wheelchair accessible restroom
- wheelchair accessible seating