Sit Means Sit Dog Training South Orange County

Programs include Private Lessons (in-home, park, or trail training), JumpStart (daily in-home training without boarding), Day Train (daily facility training with overnight home returns), Board & Train (10–20 days of full immersion training), Group Classes (for socialization and distraction training after individual programs), Therapy Dog Certification (through K-9 Caring Angels), and Puppy Socialization (focused on the first 20 weeks). All programs include follow-up lessons and a lifetime warranty on training results.

Pricing Summary

Pricing varies by program and is custom-tailored to individual needs. Programs include Private Lessons, JumpStart, Day Train, Board & Train, and Group Classes. Costs are not publicly listed; clients must schedule a free evaluation to receive a personalized quote.

At Sit Means Sit Dog Training South Orange County, professional trainers provide customized dog training programs designed to fit every breed, size, age, and personality. They specialize in off-leash training, even in high-distraction environments, and offer in-home, facility-based, and board-and-train options to suit different lifestyles. Their programs address behavioral challenges like aggression, separation anxiety, leash reactivity, fearfulness, and puppy development. Trainers come to the client’s home to observe daily behaviors and train in the dog’s natural environment. They offer a lifetime warranty on training results and use e-collars as part of their balanced training approach. Services include private lessons, JumpStart, Day Train, Board & Train, group classes, therapy dog certification, and puppy socialization. They serve San Clemente, Mission Viejo, San Juan Capistrano, Lake Forest, and surrounding areas in Southern Orange County, California.

Their team includes certified trainers with national recognition, including Whitney Laseter, featured on America’s Top Dog, and Chris Laseter, a Certified Professional Dog Trainer with over a decade of experience. They also offer a K-9 Caring Angels Therapy Dog Program for certification and community service.

All clients receive a free evaluation and personalized training plan. Training is delivered by experienced staff who emphasize building owner-dog relationships and ensuring long-term success through follow-up lessons and support.

Accomplishments

Whitney Laseter, owner, is a certified CGC, AKC Community Canine, AKC Urban Canine Good Citizen, Trick Dog, AKC S.T.A.R. Puppy, and Therapy Dog Evaluator. She and her dog Kane were featured on two episodes of America’s Top Dog and achieved Level 3 Mondioring. Chris Laseter, Training Director, is a Certified Professional Dog Trainer with over 10 years of experience, voted one of the Best Trainers in the Sit Means Sit Organization in 2015, and certified in remote collar training, scent detection, police K-9, and more. Luana Pochmann, Head Trainer, has extensive experience in K9 handling and rescue work.

How to Get Started!

Client engagement begins with a free, no-obligation training evaluation. During this consultation, trainers assess the dog’s behavior, discuss owner goals, and design a customized training program. Evaluation can be scheduled by phone or through an online free assessment quiz.