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Archive for April, 2008

Lots of fun watching Sit Means Sit dog training’s Toni Drugmand and little ‘Stuff’ doing the speed retrieve competition during the dock dogs competition at the Colorado Pet Expo. Stuff was a big crowd pleaser. Want to become a dog trainer, and own your own Sit Means Sit dog training business? Looking for our Sit [...]

Lianne Hassen is seen here making it to the finals in the very first dock diving competition that she ever competes in at a Denver show. Dock diving is a fun sport and the crowds love it. Lianne is seen here competing with ‘Tank’. People who do this sport much more seriously have all the [...]

Fleas are a problem for dogs and their owners alike.  These tiny insects will live on the body of your dog, sucking the animal’s blood and laying eggs.  The bites and presence of fleas will cause the dog to itch and if the dog happens to be allergic to fleas (the allergy is technically to [...]

Sometimes dog owners are faced with a dilemma regarding what type pf dog food to provide their dogs.  Dogs themselves tend to prefer the moist, canned types of food.  They are more aromatic and naturally tempting to the dog’s palate than the dry kibble that comes in a bag.  A dog’s dental health, however, relies [...]

Dogs on Airplanes There are many requirements that a pet owner must meet before traveling by air with a dog. While specific regulations will vary by airline as it relates to pets, most airlines work with the same general rules when it comes to flying dogs. Many airlines allow small dogs to fly in-cabin, but [...]

The condition commonly known as “Kennel Cough” is one of the most prevalent infectious diseases that dogs can contract.  The disease is not serious in most cases, however, and often resolves itself after one to two weeks.  The accepted medical term for kennel cough is tracheobronchitis, indicating a form of bronchitis that affects the dog’s [...]

Some people don’t realize that dental hygiene is as important for dogs as it is for human beings.  Just like in people, dogs’ teeth can gather plaque after eating.  When plaque builds up and hardens it becomes a coarse brown substance called tartar.  As tartar accumulates it can work its way under the gums and [...]

There are lots of ways that people choose a new family dog.  Some may search the newspaper for advertisements from breeders who are selling new puppies; others find breeders via listings on the internet, while still more may simply purchase a puppy from a local pet store.  Perhaps the best method, however, in terms of [...]

Numerous studies have shown that more Americans are obese today than ever before and, interestingly, we’re not the only ones. Not only are Americans fatter than ever, so are their dogs; and the phenomenon can have serious ramifications for both groups. Obese dogs run a lot of the same risks that obese people do. When [...]

There is not much of anything in the world than the sight of a child who is grieving a lost dog.  Teary-eyed and depressed, yet hopeful, she goes around the neighborhood tacking Xeroxed signs to telephone poles, pleading for the safe return of her beloved pet, all the time knowing that the odds are stacked [...]

Heartworms (Latin name Dirofilaria immitis) are parasitic worms that are common in both dogs and cats.  Like their name suggests, they live in the dog’s heart, normally free-floating in the right ventricle and nearby blood vessels.  The worms are transmitted from dog to dog by mosquitoes which pass the worm larvae through their saliva.  The [...]

A fairly common degenerative disease in dogs, canine hip dysplasia, is often misunderstood.  Many mistakenly think that the ailment is a form of arthritis, but that is simply not the case.  Often, dogs that suffer from hip dysplasia will develop arthritis, but this condition is a result of hip dysplasia and not the disease itself.  [...]

Buying a new puppy is one of the most important decisions you and your family can make, especially if you already own a dog.  It may be a good idea to ask the previous owners or the pet store where you make your purchase how your puppy interacted with other animals around him.  If he [...]

While excitement and anticipation may be at the top of the list when bringing home a new puppy, preparing for him should rate highly on the list.  Just as you would need to prepare a home when you have a baby, pet owners also need to take special precautions when “puppy-proofing.” Before you start preparing [...]

Ah those lovable dogs and their cute and clever antics!  Don’t we love the way they play fetch and run and jump and roll around and lick us affectionately and pee all over the carpet and… Pee all over the carpet?  Well we don’t love that aspect of dog ownership, now do we? Dogs can [...]

Although it doesn’t sound like the most appealing job in the world, housebreaking a new puppy will play an important part in bonding with the newest member of your family.  It will teach you patience and leave you with a better understanding of what your puppy wants once he has learned.  In addition, he will [...]

There are lots of ways that people choose a new family dog. Some may search the newspaper for advertisements from breeders who are selling new puppies; others find breeders via listings on the internet, while still more may simply purchase a puppy from a local pet store. Perhaps the best method, however, in terms of [...]

By Fred Hassen & Toni Drugmand Sit Means Sit Dog Training The Place Exercise Is your dog hysterical with out of control enthusiasm when the door bell rings? The anticipation of a guest at the door can send many dogs in to a frenzy. Perhaps your dog is territorial with aggressive barking and lunging at [...]

Buying a new puppy is one of the most important decisions you and your family can make, especially if you already own a dog. It may be a good idea to ask the previous owners or the pet store where you make your purchase how your puppy interacted with other animals around him. If he [...]

Sit Means Sit dog trainers are seen here in this video performing at the Denver Colorado Pet Expo. This expo was a fun time for all and had demonstrations from a variety of groups of trainers, and even dock diving competitions. These Expo’s are fantastic because many people get to see a wide variety of [...]

Ashton Fitz-Gerald is seen here narrating a little bit about the very first instructional dog training video that has been put out by Sit Means Sit and their dog trainers, that is entitled Teaching your dog to swim. Click HERE to get your copy. Watch this Television show with Fred Hassen on teaching your dog [...]

Ashton Fitz-Gerald, Alfredo Rivera, and Lianne Hassen are shown here performing at the 2008 Pet a Palooza in Las Vegas, and show why Sit Means Sit dog training is such an exciting and entertaining dog training company to watch! Start an incredible new dog training career with Sit Means Sit!

Sit Means Sit dog training did not become the most successful U.S. based dog training business in the history of the United States by accident! Sit Means Sit was determined to raise the level of consciousness of the dog training consumer by letting them see the work of our trainers, and with their own dogs [...]

Fred Hassen demonstrates desire and control with his dog ‘Vegas’ inside the Beverly Hills Hilton. Being able to do these types of public demonstrations, is a true example of control in unplanned environments. The Owner of the Beverly Hills Hilton actually stops by during this demonstration, and a fun little bit of feedback is had [...]

Lianne Hassen is seen here during her perfect score in the ‘Excellent B’ division of AKC Rally. The Excellent B division is the highest division of Rally competitions. Lianne also went on to get another perfect score at the excellent level in her other performance for her title. Here is a video of the other [...]