Sit Means Sit Orange County
Service area: Serves all of Orange County, California, with a facility located in Huntington Beach.
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
- Resource Guarding
- Fearfulness
- Recall
Training Formats Offered
- Private Lessons
- Group Classes
- Private Facility
- Board and Train
Program Formats
- One-Time Consultation
- Sessions Package
- Ongoing Weekly
- Intensive Program
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:
- ✓ Positive with Some Corrections
- ✓ Balanced Training
Equipment:
- ✓ Pinch Collars
- ✓ E-Collars
- ✓ Flat Collars
- ✓ Harnesses
Sit Means Sit offers multiple training programs: Board and Train (intensive 1-4 week facility-based training), Private Lessons (one-on-one in-home or facility sessions), Group Training (follow-up classes for real-world exposure), Obedience Training (core commands and manners), Puppy Management (early foundation training), and Behavioral Modification (targeted programs for aggression, fear, reactivity, off-leash control, and socialization). All programs include lifetime training support and follow-up group classes for the first year.
Pricing & Policies
Pricing Summary
Pricing details are not publicly listed; clients are encouraged to schedule a free evaluation to receive customized program pricing based on their dog’s needs and selected training program.
Policies
Client agreements require acceptance of terms and conditions, including consent to receive text messages. No specific cancellation or rescheduling policy is stated, but lifetime training support is offered as part of the service commitment.
Testimonials
Our German Shepherd, Sophie just returned from her board and train at the HB facility. From our initial meeting with Todd, to her drop off for boarding, this has been such a positive experience. The entire staff we interacted with was exceptional, and as promised, we regularly received very cool videos of Sophie’s progress. She came home in a great mood, ate and played a bit which tells me she was well cared while learning with SIT MEANS SIT.
If you are looking for a training program, this is absolutely the place to be! Thank you to all the staff for taking such good care while training Sophie!
The team at SMS is what makes their training program INCREDIBLE. We boarded our Goldendoodle, Buddy, 6 months ago for training and he came out a soldier (obedient, followed his commands, walked great on and off leash). 6 months later, our dog started resource guarding food, and grew over protective of me, showing signs of aggression towards strangers and other dogs. I called SMS and they immediately sent someone (Erwin) to our home to assess the situation. Erwin helped identify triggers/reasons for my dogs’ behaviors (which were all spot on), and gave me a refresher on my training. I attended my first group training session with Bryan this weekend and am elated at Buddy’s quick and immediate progress. I now have the dog of my dreams! Bryan and the team helped me become the leader that Buddy needs. Thank you Bryan and SMS!!
Just finished our first week with Michael as our trainer with the Ultimate Jump Start package w/ private lessons. It has been an amazing experience!
My husband and I have 2 older corgis and our first goal was to establish a baseline for better obedience training going forward. If you have corgis then you know how stubborn they can be! Sit Means Sit incorporates collars as positive reinforcement to immediately direct and keep attention on the trainer. Michael is an excellent trainer, taking time to understand the needs of our corgis and tailor the training to best suit their individual personalities and needs.
We have more private lessons before our corgis graduate to the group lessons, and we are so excited to continue this journey of improvement!
About the Trainer
Sit Means Sit Orange County is a professional dog training business that offers personalized training programs for dogs of all ages, breeds, and behavioral needs. They specialize in real-world obedience, off-leash control, and behavioral modification for issues like reactivity, aggression, fear, separation anxiety, and high-distraction environments. Their unique Better, Faster, Smarter training system emphasizes fun, quick results, and lifelong support through lifetime training access. Services include private lessons, group training, board and train programs, puppy management, and behavioral modification. They also provide ongoing group classes after initial training to reinforce skills. Their trainers are certified and experienced in handling challenging behaviors, and they are a certified Canine Good Citizen® test evaluator. The business serves all of Orange County with a facility in Huntington Beach.
They offer both in-facility and in-home training options, with board and train as a premier intensive program. Clients receive regular updates, including videos during boarding, and are guided through take-home lessons to ensure consistency. The training focuses on building strong owner-dog relationships and long-term reliability.
Additional services include access to training equipment and supplies through their online shop, and they support clients with follow-up sessions and group classes to maintain progress.
Accomplishments
Sit Means Sit Orange County is a certified Canine Good Citizen® (CGC) test evaluator. Their trainers are certified through the Sit Means Sit national program and have extensive experience resolving complex behavioral issues. Trainers Ashton and Bryan have been with the company since 2019 and are highlighted for their expertise.
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 the appropriate training program.
Contact Information
Availability
- Weekdays
- Weekends
- Morning
- Afternoon
- Evening
Hours
8am-8pm
Certifications
- Credentialed
Associations
- AKC
Languages
- English
Misc Features
- Women-owned
- wheelchair accessible entrance
- wheelchair accessible parking
- wheelchair accessible restroom
- restroom unisex
Other Services Offered
- Pet boarding service
- Pet supply store
Location
17661 Beach Blvd, Huntington Beach, CA 92647Listing Tools for Trainers
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