Monthly Archives: February 2009

Police K9 Scent detection and Bitework combined

Sit Means Sit dog trainers demonstrate using the SMS system to have the ability to combine scentwork, with even the most severe of distractions. Sgt. Jerry Turning, Fred Hassen, Alfredo Rivera, and Ashton Fitz-Gerald are in this video. This demonstration … Continue reading



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Invictus Law Dog Conference 2009

Fred Hassen, Sgt. Jerry Turning, Alfredo Rivera, and Ashton Fitz-Gerald are shown here doing demonstrations at the Invictus Law Dog 2009 conference in Las Vegas, Nevada. Having control of your K-9 during the face of distraction, were just some of … Continue reading



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The Place Command

Sit Means Sit dog trainer Bobby Pablico from Las Vegas, shows us progressions for training the place command. Place two raised objects (place boards) on the floor spread a few feet apart. We use a raised place board because this … Continue reading



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Integrating Toys and Play into Dog Training

Sit Means Sit dog trainer Ashton Fitz-Gerald demonstrates how to successfully integrate toys and play into your dog’s training to further enhance their ability to learn as well as maximize desire to build control and precision. “The advantages of having … Continue reading



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Veterinarian’s Dog Training Opinion

It seems the greatest concern with remote collar training is the fear that it is either harmful or painful to the dog. Where I’m sure there is occasional discomfort evoked by the collar, my overall impression is that it is not … Continue reading



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Police Dog Training

POLICE SERGEANT – (Jerry recently earned 5th place overall at the 2004 USPCA (United States Police Canine Association) National Championships) I cannot thank you and your team enough for the knowledge, skills and insight you have given me toward taking my … Continue reading



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E-Collar Training

Fred, staff and grads, I want you to know that thanks to you I have been able to help over 100 clients and their dogs through e-collar training and have improved my business potential beyond words. I am so grateful … Continue reading



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Denver Dog Training

I wanted to take a moment to share the wonderful experience my dogs and I have had with the e-collar training Alyssa arranged through Sit Means Sit. I have seen a 100% improvement in Sasha and Kobi’s trouble areas and … Continue reading



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Dog Swimming Review

Fred Hassen delivers (A post from an internet bulletin board, concerning teaching dogs to swim) IP: 207.200.116.130 Posted on June 9, 2005 at 09:05:09 AM by Corsified I remember Bud posted a few weeks back about wanting to teach Fritz … Continue reading



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Ontario Dog Training

Dear Lianne, Ashton, and Fred, I wanted to thank you all again for the awesome weekend seminar. Before the seminar I was frustrated with Jael’s dog aggressive behaviour and tried many different methods to help me. It was incredible to … Continue reading



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Chicago Dog Training

Fred, I just wanted to thank you for all your help and knowledge this past weekend. Cody has made an unbelievable turn around, but not as much as Cindy and I. We’re training everyday all the time. I am really enjoying this … Continue reading



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Chicago Rescue Dog Training

Dear Fred and Carla, I cannot begin to thank you for the wonderful 2-day seminar you gave in Chicago this past weekend.  Having never attended a dog training seminar, I had no idea what to expect.  All I can say … Continue reading



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Professional Dog Trainer Review

Just finished another spectacular Fred Hassen seminar. I don’t even know where to start! Basically, we learned how to use the remote for every aspect of dog sport. Fred took a single exercise and turned it into an AKC, Ring, … Continue reading



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Electronic Dog Collar

Fred, Thanks for all of your hard work this past weekend. I as well as all of my teams handlers thought you did an outstanding job at sharing your expertise and knowledge of the E-collar. We also greatly appreciate your … Continue reading



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Electronic Dog Collar Training

Fred Hassen is a contributing writer for Dog Sports Magazine on the topic of electronic dog collar training. His articles explain the latest techniques, pros and cons and correct usage of the electronic collar. He has taught several clinics across … Continue reading



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Rescue Dog Training

When we first got Aristotle into Rescue, we needed Hulk Hogan to stop him, even with a pinch collar. He’s a muscular, macho 70 pounder at least, and hasn’t had a lot of socializing and is hardly a model citizen. … Continue reading



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Electronic Dog Collar

For four years I’ve researched the e-collar and went back and forth thinking it was an instrument of torture. And here Fred took a fear-submissive dog (my Orion), who is a big baby, and never even got a yelp out … Continue reading



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Hunting Dog Training

I have spent time with Fred on three different occasions. First time I was constantly saying "that won’t work". Second time I said "How did you do that?". Third time was "Turn me loose, I can do this." I’m constantly … Continue reading



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Chicago Dog Training

When I posted here last month about e-collars and found out Fred would be conducting a seminar here in Chicago, the resulting onslaught of a few e-collar opponents was a bit deafening. I have always been a bit skeptical of … Continue reading



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Dog Training Seminar

Loved your seminar!! I have been to many seminars and yours stands out as the best ever. One of the reasons being that the skills you teach can be followed through by me. Your method is awesome and personally I … Continue reading



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