Sit, Stay & Obey Dog Training LLC

Sit, Stay & Obey Dog Training offers personalized training through private, virtual, and group class formats. Private sessions are conducted at the client’s home, customized to address specific behavioral issues or teach desired commands, and include hard copies of covered material. Virtual sessions are available via Zoom, providing the same benefits as private classes at a reduced cost. Additionally, typed handouts are available for specific problems or behaviors.

Group classes are held at partner facilities in North Andover, Newbury, and Salisbury. These classes are designed to be more affordable than private sessions, offer opportunities for puppy socialization, and help dogs learn to overcome distractions. Classes meet once a week for either 4 or 6 consecutive weeks, with one makeup class allowed per session.

The group class curriculum includes:
* **Puppy (9 weeks to 6 months):** Focuses on effective communication, addressing common puppy behaviors like potty training, nipping, chewing, barking, and jumping. Commands taught include Sit, Look, Down, Stay, Come, Leave it, and Leash walking, all using positive reinforcement. The class also provides socialization opportunities.
* **Adult (6 months to any age):** Ideal for newly adopted dogs or those with limited training experience, covering problem behaviors and basic commands from the puppy class.
* **Intermediate:** Builds on basic commands by adding increased distraction and difficulty, teaching impulse control, heel, wait, and settle. Prerequisites include completion of Puppy or Adult class, or basic knowledge of sit, down, stay, and come.
* **Obility:** A blend of agility and obedience training that builds trust and confidence. Dogs work on manners, heeling, staying, and coming with distractions, while navigating tunnels, jumps, and dog walks. Prerequisites are similar to Intermediate.
* **Rally Obedience (4-week class):** Fosters a closer bond through a fun activity where dog and handler navigate a course of designated stations, executing commands. Prerequisites include Intermediate class or existing knowledge of heeling.
* **Scent Work/Nose Work:** Teaches dogs to detect odors, providing mental stimulation, increasing quality of life, and reducing anxiety or boredom. This class is suitable for any dog, regardless of age, breed, or sex.
* **Canine Good Citizen Preparation and Test:** Prepares dogs and owners for the AKC Canine Good Citizen (CGC) test, which consists of 10 exercises focusing on good manners, obedience, responsible ownership, and strengthening the bond. The trainer is a certified CGC evaluator.
* **Sampler:** A three-hour class offering a taste of Obility, Scent Work, and Rally-O.

Pricing Summary

Private sessions are $65 per half hour and $120 per hour, with discounts available for multiple sessions. Virtual sessions are $50 per half hour. Handouts cost $20-30 depending on the subject matter.

Group classes are priced at $240 for 6-week sessions, including Puppy, Adult, Intermediate, Obility, Scent Work, and Canine Good Citizen preparation and test. Rally Obedience and Tricks classes are $200 for 4-week sessions. The Sampler class, offering 3 one-hour classes of Obility, Scent Work, and Rally-O, costs $120. The American Kennel Club Canine Good Citizen test only is $40, and the AKC Star Puppy test is $20.

In-home boarding is $75 per physical calendar day, with Thanksgiving and Christmas rates at $90 per day. An additional $5-10 per day applies for daily medication administration, depending on the number and frequency of medications. Please note that in-home boarding is currently not accepting new pups. Payments are accepted via cash, Venmo, Zelle, and checks; credit/debit cards are not accepted at this time.

Policies

Group classes are non-refundable once the first class of the session is completed. Clients are allowed one makeup class per session. Classes can be changed to start at a later date if needed. Prepaying for a class ensures a spot.

Sit, Stay & Obey Dog Training LLC offers personalized dog training with a mission to get the best out of every dog while being accommodating. Their training methods are based on positive reinforcement, aiming to strengthen the bond between owners and dogs, reduce problem behaviors, teach life-saving commands, and make dogs more confident, happier, and healthier.

They provide private classes held at the client’s home, tailored to address specific behavioral problems or teach commands, with clients receiving hard copies of covered material. Virtual classes are also available via Zoom, offering similar benefits at a lower cost. Additionally, typed handouts are available for specific problems or behaviors.

Group classes are offered at various facilities in North Andover, Newbury, and Salisbury, providing a less expensive option, opportunities for puppy socialization, and learning in distracting environments. The business also offers in-home boarding services, where they spoil one dog at a time in a large, fully fenced yard, providing daily updates and pictures. The trainer, Tara Altgilbers, is also a veterinary technician, capable of administering medications to boarding dogs. While boarding is currently not accepting new pups, the service details are provided.

Tara Altgilbers, the trainer, has over 24 years of experience working with animals, including dog training, veterinary technician work, and teaching Animal Science, in addition to holding a B.S. in Animal Science.

Accomplishments

Tara Altgilbers is a Certified Professional Dog Trainer – Knowledge Assessed (CPDT-KA). She holds a Bachelor of Science (B.S.) degree in Animal Science. With over 24 years of experience working with animals, her background includes dog training, working as a veterinary technician, and teaching Animal Science. She is also a certified Canine Good Citizen (CGC) evaluator for the American Kennel Club (AKC).

How to Get Started!

To enroll in a group class, clients need to fill out and submit the Class Registration & Waiver Form along with their payment. Paying for the class in advance ensures a spot. For other services or if unsure which group class is best, clients are encouraged to contact the business via email or the contact form. For in-home boarding services, it is recommended to contact them as soon as possible due to high demand and quick booking. All dogs for boarding must be evaluated beforehand and must get along with other dogs and children.