Sit Means Sit Dog Training St. Louis

4.8 Stars,88 Reviews
539 Boone's Lick Rd, St Charles, MO 63301

Service area: Serves St. Louis, Chesterfield, Ballwin, St. Charles, and surrounding areas in St. Louis and St. Charles Counties, Missouri.

Service Overview

Types of Dog Training

  • Family Dog
  • Behavior Modification

Specialty Focus Areas

  • Puppy Training
  • Leash Pulling
  • Reactivity / Aggression
  • Jumping on People
  • Barking Excessively
  • Separation Anxiety
  • Biting / Nipping
  • Potty Training
  • Fearfulness
  • Recall

Training Formats Offered

  • Day Training
  • Private Lessons
  • Group Classes
  • Private Facility

Program Formats

  • Intensive Program
  • Sessions Package
  • Ongoing Weekly

Types of Dogs

  • Small
  • Medium
  • Large
  • Giant
  • Herding
  • Sporting
  • Working
  • Hounds
  • Terriers
  • Doodles
  • Brachycephalic

Age of Dogs Trained

  • Puppy (<1 year)
  • Adolescent (1-2 years)
  • Adult (2-8 years)
  • Senior (8+ years)

Dog Training Methodology

Methods: 

  • Balanced Training

Equipment: 

  • Clickers
  • Food Rewards
  • Harnesses
  • Flat Collars
  • Martingale Collars
  • Pinch Collars
  • E-Collars
  • Obstacle Courses

Sit Means Sit offers Day & Train (drop-off training Monday–Friday), private one-on-one lessons tailored to specific goals, and group classes for reinforcement under distractions. Puppy training targets 10–20 week olds with socialization and basic commands. Behavioral modification programs address aggression, anxiety, reactivity, and fear through structured, individualized plans. The AKC S.T.A.R. Puppy program is available as an introductory class. All programs include owner education and follow-up support.

Pricing & Policies

Pricing Summary

Pricing details are not publicly listed; clients are encouraged to schedule a free evaluation to receive personalized program quotes based on their dog’s needs and chosen training format (Day & Train, private lessons, or group classes).

Testimonials

WOW is an understatement of Sit Means Sit. I put my dog in training to help him Boost his confidence, place him and be comfortable in his environment. I had the privilege of working with Chase and Addison and Cheyenne during multiple private lessons, day trains and more. To say these people have gone above and beyond anything i could have ever imagined is more than that! My dog has gained so much from them and in a short amount of time! I want to shoutout Chase and Catherine because when i needed them they picked up and walked me through anything and everything sat with me while I cried and stressed and helped me through anything through it after hours all while I was 4 hours away they were able to calm me down and schedule things for me while I was away and or at home. Chase from working with my dog and keeping my attention where it should be! Catherine for being such a sweetheart and laughing with me is something I cannot thank them enough for! I want to shoutout Addison and Cheyenne who not only make it 100% of their focus to meet my needs but go above and beyond of expectations! They have changed the absolute game. We were able to get him into more classes and work side by side with them along with seeing his progress. Addison and Cheyenne not only make my whole day by texting me his report card throughout his day train but send me videos and more. They have done so much for me and my fiancé and i could not thank them enough for that! I am so proud of my dog but i am also just beyond grateful for this experience with Sit Means Sit and the trainers! If i could give these people a 100000/10 i would! I highly recommend them! Not even highly recommend if you need a trainer. Call Sit Means Sit. You will not be disappointed! They are the nicest, sweetest, kindness people I have ever met. Chase, Addison, Cheyenne and Catherine get all the praise from this household! We appreciate you all so much!!
– Hailey

My husband and I adopted Nala from a shelter in August and we soon learned that she was VERY reactive towards other dogs. We couldn’t go on walks or see a dog from afar without her freaking out barking and pulling on her leash. We realized not too long after we got her that we needed to do some sort of training for her. I reached out to a few trainers in St. Charles and went to consultations, but it wasn’t until we had our consultation with Chase at Sit Means Sit that I felt confident that him and his team could do great work with Nala. We finished our three day trains and lessons last Thursday 11/07 and even from her first training day we saw a difference that was night and day. Candace was Nala’s trainer during this time and we loved the work she did with her. After her last day train, however, Nala had a few tough days and wasn’t really listening to me or my husband so I reached out to Marco about this and they set up an additional private lesson (part of Nala’s package) with Chase immediately for the next day. I took Nala to her lesson today and Chase was able to get her right back on track. He was able to help me de-stress because he definitely knows what he is doing! Later on today I took Nala to her first group class and even though it was a little tricky at first having so many dogs around her, Chase and Candace were with me every step of the way and were able to help me get Nala to behave and not have reactions during class. I was very nervous about bringing her to group class, but the trainers’ reassurance that she would be okay and they wound never let anything bad happen made me feel 1000 times better. Now I’m excited to keep bringing Nala to group classes and seeing how she keeps getting better as time goes by. Again, I can’t say it enough. Sit Means Sit does amazing work and I am so happy that we decided to take Nala here.
– Anonymous

We’ve had the greatest experience at Sit Means Sit so far! We adopted a new pup a few months ago who was really struggling with generalized anxiety and separation anxiety. The Sit Means Sit team has done wonders training us(!) on how to train our anxious girl. She’s doing SO much better only after about 1.5 months of training, and we would have been at a loss on how to help her without the amazing trainers at Sit Means Sit. We’re so impressed with her progress that we just started bringing our other dog in to work on some behavioral issues that we didn’t know could he cleaned up before coming in with our new pup!
– Anonymous

About the Trainer

Sit Means Sit Dog Training St. Louis is a professional dog training business serving St. Louis, Chesterfield, Ballwin, and surrounding areas in St. Louis and St. Charles Counties. They offer customized obedience and behavioral training for dogs of all ages, breeds, and temperaments, including puppies, adolescents, adults, and seniors. Their services include Day & Train, private lessons, group classes, and specialized behavioral modification for issues like aggression, reactivity, anxiety, fear, high-distraction environments, off-leash control, and socialization. The business emphasizes a balanced training approach tailored to each dog’s unique needs, with a strong focus on empowering owners through hands-on instruction and ongoing support. Trainers provide daily updates, videos, and after-hours assistance to ensure client confidence and dog progress. The head trainer, Chase McDowell, has been training since 2018 and owns the franchise, while his wife Catherine manages operations. They are featured on KSDK’s Show Me St. Louis and offer AKC S.T.A.R. Puppy certification.

They also provide follow-up group classes to reinforce skills learned in private or Day & Train programs, ensuring long-term success. Their team is experienced in resolving common issues like leash pulling, barking, jumping, counter surfing, housebreaking, and separation anxiety. Clients praise the staff for their kindness, responsiveness, and effectiveness, with many noting dramatic improvements in their dogs’ behavior within weeks.

The business operates from a dedicated facility in St. Charles, MO, and does not offer in-home training, boarding, grooming, or pet sitting as standalone services.

Accomplishments

Featured on KSDK’s Show Me St. Louis with head trainer Chase McDowell and his dog Moose. Offers AKC S.T.A.R. Puppy certification. Owner Chase McDowell began as a client in 2018 and rose to franchise ownership. The business has multiple certified trainers with extensive experience in resolving complex behavioral issues.

How to Get Started!

Client engagement begins with a free evaluation, where owners provide dog and personal information via an online form or phone call. After submission, a trainer contacts the owner to schedule a consultation and assess the dog’s needs before recommending a training program.

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  • 7+ Years Experience

  • Insured

  • Free Consultation

Availability

  • Weekdays
  • Weekends
  • Morning
  • Afternoon
  • Evening

Hours

9am-6pm

Certifications

  • Credentialed

Associations

  • AKC

Languages

  • English
  • wheelchair accessible parking

Other Services Offered

  • Pet trainer

Location

539 Boone's Lick Rd, St Charles, MO 63301

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