Sit Means Sit West Houston

Programs include: 6-week AKC STAR PUPPY group class for puppies under 4 months (weekly 1-hour sessions); 10-day board and train intensive program; day training (drop-off morning, pick-up evening); private one-on-one lessons (1-hour sessions at facility, home, or community); and a 5-day first aid/CPR course for owners. All programs include follow-up homework and reinforcement guidance for owners.

Pricing Summary

Pricing is custom-tailored based on dog’s age, temperament, training goals, and program selected. No upfront costs; all pricing is provided after a free consultation and evaluation.

The AKC STAR PUPPY program and first aid/CPR class have set fees ($200 for CPR). Board and train is a 10-day intensive program with pricing determined post-evaluation.

Sit Means Sit West Houston is a dog training service that provides customized obedience training for dogs of all ages and temperaments. They offer a range of programs including group puppy classes, 10-day board and train, day training (drop-off and pick-up), private one-on-one lessons, and a first aid and CPR course for pet owners.

Their training approach is based on an attention-based system developed by founder Fred Hassen, utilizing a customized remote electronic collar (e-collar) as one tool among others to gain the dog’s focus, especially in distracting environments. They emphasize safe, adjustable stimulation that functions as a gentle cue rather than punishment, and they condition dogs to associate the collar’s “tap” with positive reinforcement.

Training occurs at their facility in Downtown Rosenberg, Texas, and they also offer in-home and community-based sessions. They are affiliated with the AKC STAR PUPPY program for puppies under 4 months and provide certification upon completion.

Their mission is to create happy, obedient, and confident dogs through personalized training plans.

They also offer additional services such as place cotts for boarding, and the e-collar is available for purchase. Their first aid class is taught by David Barnes, a Certified Veterinarian Technician and Certified Dog CPR instructor. All programs begin with a free consultation and evaluation to tailor the training to the dog’s needs and the owner’s goals.

Accomplishments

David Barnes, a Certified Veterinarian Technician and Certified Dog CPR instructor, teaches the first aid and CPR course. Sit Means Sit is a franchise with 157 locations nationwide, using a proprietary attention-based training system developed by founder Fred Hassen. They offer AKC STAR PUPPY certification and provide graduation certificates and ribbons.

How to Get Started!

Begin with a free consultation and training demo, where a trainer evaluates the dog’s behavior, temperament, and goals to create a customized training plan. No cost or obligation is associated with this initial meeting.