Sit Means Sit – The Woodlands, Spring & Conroe

Sit Means Sit offers a variety of training programs, including Private Lessons, Day and Train, and Group Classes. They emphasize that they can train any dog, any age, with any problem.

Private Lesson programs are designed for owners who want to be directly involved in their dog’s obedience training. These involve hour-long, one-on-one sessions each week, which can be held at the client’s home, a park, or other locations. The trainer teaches the owner how to train their dog, customizing lessons to specific goals, a method they call “lifestyle training.”

The Day and Train program is for owners who prefer professional training without overnight boarding. This is a once-a-week, all-day program where a professional trainer works with the dog at the training center, parks, or pet stores. Owners receive update videos throughout the day and instruction on how to reinforce the training during the week.

Group Classes are designed for practicing skills learned in individual settings with increased distractions. These classes provide an organized learning environment, allowing dogs to train under severe distractions with other owners, which is crucial for developing social skills.

Their training process involves three phases. Phase 1, the Teaching/Control Phase (approximately 6-12+ weeks), focuses on achieving control, teaching rules, boundaries, desired behaviors, and attention around distractions. The goal is for the dog to perform commands quickly and reliably with minimal problem-solving.

Phase 2, the Reinforcement Phase (approximately 6-12+ weeks), involves gradually phasing out the remote dog training collar. The aim is to reduce dependence on the collar and introduce consistency through variable reinforcement, teaching the dog that the owner is still in control even without the aid.

Phase 3, the Maintenance Phase (ongoing), is where the dog training collar or other aids are used minimally as the dog is capable of ignoring distractions. Trainers recognize that dogs are not robots and may still be distracted, so they are ready to maintain rules and boundaries at any time. Regression is easily managed by short training refreshers.

Pricing Summary

Dog training programs are custom-tailored, with costs determined after a free demonstration and consultation. Factors evaluated include the dog’s age, temperament, previous training, and the desired goals of the dog’s parents. A training plan is developed during the consultation, from which an accurate cost is provided.

Sit Means Sit – The Woodlands, Spring & Conroe provides professional dog training in Spring, The Woodlands, Tomball, Conroe, and surrounding Texas areas. They specialize in off-leash obedience and aim to create happy, confident, obedient dogs.

Their dog and puppy training programs are customized to fit each dog’s unique personality and behaviors. They offer a variety of training programs including Private Lessons, Day Train Programs, and Group Classes, designed to help dogs train effectively around severe distractions.

For dogs showing signs of behavioral issues, which can lead to aggression, their professional dog trainers use positive reinforcement to help build confidence, positivity, and obedience. They state they will take on “any dog, any age, any problem.”

Sit Means Sit utilizes an attention-based dog training system developed by Founder and CEO, Fred Hassen. This approach incorporates various training tools, including their customized Sit Means Sit Collar (remote electronic dog training collar), to gain a dog’s attention even in distracting environments.

They emphasize that the technology used in their collar is 100% safe, similar to medical “electronic muscle stimulators” or “TENS” units, and functions as an adjustable “tap” to cue attention rather than cause pain or emotional distress. The “tap” is highly adjustable, often imperceptible to humans, and is conditioned by linking it with high-value items.

They compare the advantages of their remote collar to a smartphone versus an old-fashioned wall-mount telephone, highlighting enhanced communication, efficiency, and freedom from physical limitations like a leash. This allows for greater reliability in a short period and communication without confrontation.

The Sit Means Sit approach aims to establish a neutral communication system for problem-solving and a “politically correct training approach.” They pride themselves on maintaining a happy and relaxed attitude in the dogs they train.

Accomplishments

Aaron Tolman is the owner and head dog trainer at Sit Means Sit North Houston. He and his wife found the Sit Means Sit system to be highly effective after experiencing limited results with other training styles. Krystal serves as the Head Trainer, having started dog training a couple of years ago, motivated by successfully training her own reactive dog. Sit Means Sit is a franchise with 157 locations across the US and Canada.

How to Get Started!

To get started, clients can contact Sit Means Sit – The Woodlands, Spring & Conroe to schedule a free evaluation or demonstration. During this no-hassle, one-on-one consultation, the trainers meet with the family and their dog to gain insight into their unique circumstances. They evaluate factors such as the dog’s age, temperament, previous training, and the owner’s desired goals. Based on this evaluation, a customized training plan is developed, and an accurate cost for achieving the goals is provided. There is no cost or obligation associated with this initial demonstration.