Sit Means Sit – New Hampshire

Day Train: Full-day training at their facility with exposure to distractions and socialization. Private Lessons: One-on-one sessions with owner involvement, tailored to specific needs. Puppy Jump Start: Add-on program focused on potty training and management systems. Group Class: Follow-up classes for graduates to practice skills in group settings with distractions. Behavioral Modification: Specialized programs for aggression, fear, reactivity, high-distraction, off-leash, and socialization issues.

Pricing Summary

Pricing details are not publicly listed; however, they offer No Payments + No Interest if paid in full within 6 months on purchases of $99 or more via PayPal Credit. Training programs include Day Train, Private Lessons, Puppy Jump Start, and Group Classes, with pricing likely based on program type and duration.

Sit Means Sit – New Hampshire is a professional dog training business serving Manchester, Nashua, and the surrounding Merrimack Valley area. They offer customized obedience and behavioral training programs for dogs of all ages, breeds, and temperaments, focusing on achieving reliable listening skills even in high-distraction environments. Their training methods emphasize building a strong bond between owner and dog through effective, consistent coaching. They provide both in-facility and owner-involved training options, including Day Train (full-day boarding and training), Private Lessons (one-on-one sessions with owner participation), Puppy Jump Start (potty and management training), and Group Classes for ongoing reinforcement. They specialize in behavior modification for issues like aggression, reactivity, fear, anxiety, leash pulling, and off-leash reliability. Their trainers are certified and experienced, with owners Phil and Brittany Mahoney bringing over a decade of combined training experience from the national Sit Means Sit network.

They use e-collars as part of their balanced training approach, which includes positive reinforcement alongside clear corrections to ensure lasting results. Clients report significant improvements in their dogs’ behavior, increased confidence, and stronger owner-dog relationships. The business offers a free evaluation to assess each dog’s needs and create a personalized plan.

Additional services include behavioral training for specific issues like socialization, resource guarding, and recall, with programs tailored to real-world scenarios. They also sell dog training equipment through their affiliated shop and offer franchise opportunities for those interested in starting a similar business.

Accomplishments

Phil Mahoney, Head Trainer and Owner, has over a decade of experience with Sit Means Sit, having trained thousands of dogs since beginning in Colorado. Brittany Mahoney, Trainer and Owner, has over 8 years of experience in dog training and facility management, starting as a kennel tech in 2015. Both are certified through the national Sit Means Sit program.

How to Get Started!

Client engagement begins with a free evaluation, which can be scheduled online or by phone. The evaluation includes a consultation to assess the dog’s behavior, discuss goals, and recommend a customized training program.