Archive for the ‘Dog Training’ Category

In the field of AKC dog obedience, they have an exercise called ‘Stand for Examination’ in which they simulate someone going over the dog to test the dogs soundness. At Sit Means Sit Dog Training, we help you to make your dog as good as he can be, even around total strangers.

In this dog training video, there is quite a bit of comedy on what people could conceivably go through on their trip to their veterinarian’s office, but there is actual obedience training mixed in. At the end of this video, the dog has an actual Veterinarian go over him and give him 3 shots while the handler stands away from the dog.

The remote training that we do at our dog training company, definetly aids in helping the Vet have an easy transition with your dog. Do you have trouble with your dog at the Vet? Give Sit Means Sit a call and we can help you work through it.

This video was taken on Super Bowl Sunday 2010 at just a normal dog training class of ours. You can see how everyone in the class has control, the dogs are having fun,
and they are able to use the Sit Means Sit dog training collar so that they don’t have to raise their voices or chase their dogs around.

Being able to practice in classes such as these at Sit Means Sit dog training, makes it so your dog’s obedience and behavior will be good no matter where
you go, and you will be able to have the comfort of knowing that they can be reliably off-leash but still have the ability to communicate with them.

Humans are just like dogs in a lot of ways. Making things fun to do will sometimes give people a much higher percentage of chance of
doing it more often.

In this video stairs were made to be like a Piano with music and a lot more people chose to walk up the stairs rather than using the escalator.
They did their part in giving people a little more exercise, and hopefully making their lives a little healthier and more fun!

You can actually see some dogs walking up the stairs in this video, but a dog’s perception may not always be the same as a human.
A dog could possibly perceive this noise created as something a bit frightening at first, even though the dog doesn’t display that in this clip.

In an instance where a dog may be fearful of something like this, more exposure to it should get him over it.
So just because you may think that there is nothing to be fearful of, it’s not always that way in a dog’s eyes.
Now don’t go running out and having some piano stairs built in your house! That is, unless you can afford it.

Like always, we had a lot of fun at a recent dog event. Being in the dog training business gives us a super
opportunity to get out to lots of dog events and to meet a lot of people.

Of course we always get to bring our dogs with us, and enjoy the fresh air so that is an added bonus!

In this video, we stopped to talk to some random people asking them the simple question “What is the problem with your dog?”.
Listening to all of the different answers was a lot of fun. Some of them could certainly use Sit Means Sit Dog Training!

Yes, some of them certainly took advantage of the free demonstration that we offer for everyone first. Sign up for your free demo today!

Q: What is that event called?
A: It is called ‘Extreme Vertical’ or ‘EV’, and it is a Dock Dogs
event.

Q: What type of dog is that?
A: Belgian Malinois

Q: What are the rest of the measurements of that height?
A: The dock is 2 feet off the water. The bumper is hanging 8 feet out and away from the dock. The bumper is 7 feet 8 inches measured from dock to bottom of bumper.

Q: Why is it important to teach your dog this?
A: Safety is most important. In situations where you cannot control the environment around around your dog, it is important to be able to control the dog.

Q: Why do you have the dogs in kennels in the car?
A: The kennels provide a safe place for the dogs to stay, and prevent them from being thrown about the vehicle on sudden stops or danger.

Q: Is obedience necessary for your dog to accomplish this?
A: Dog obedience is vitally important in a dog’s life, and having an understanding of learning makes each task more feasible, and better practice for you.
It’s important for the dog to know how to ’stay’ in this video, even when you walk away. It’s a great time to practice each and every time you get into and
out of the car.

Q: My dog is older and would have a lot of difficulty jumping in and out of a vehicle that is that high. Any tips?
A: With an older dog or a dog that would have difficulty, be certain to assist the dog by lifting him in and out.
Again, it would be helpful to teach him to ’stay’ when you open the door so that he does not just jump out and
hurt himself.

Have questions about this video? Be sure to ask and we will get them answered! Contact a Sit Means Sit dog trainer for a free demonstration with your dog!

Welcome to Sit Means Sit Dog Training Franchise Business Opportunity

If you love dogs, and you’re looking for an excellent national company providing a unique top-notch service in a recession-proof multi-billion dollar industry, this is it. This is the “next great business opportunity” and you won’t want to miss it. Sit Means Sit dog training can make you a leader in the industry, help you make your dreams of being a successful business owner a reality, and make you love going to work each and every day!

The greatest business opportunity is available to you right now!

Why is dog training such a great business?

One of the most rewarding parts of being a dog trainer is the joy of helping families and dogs find a way to live together in harmony. A trained dog is a happy and safe dog. Dog owners seek help for many reasons. In some cases they cannot find a way to keep their family member from wandering off, or get their dog to follow life-saving commands like “come”. Imagine the satisfaction of knowing how many dogs will not be accidentally hit by cars or even taken by strangers after being properly trained by a professional.

How can you argue with these statistics?

There are more than 75 million pet dogs in the U.S. and nearly 88 million pet cats. This year we’ll shell out more than $40 billion to keep our furry friends fed, adorned, amused and healthy—the latter a huge growth category, with more and more owners paying top dollar for elaborate medical treatments to forestall that inevitable last visit to the vet. By the end of the decade, we’ll be spending $50 billion on pet products, according to the APPMA. 47% of owners consider their pets full-fledged family members.

As a Sit Means Sit certified dog trainer and franchisee, you will be the answer to the prayers of dog owners that love their dogs, but just cannot find a way to deal with barking, house breaking or other behavioral issues. Every year thousands of dogs unfortunately end up at local shelters because owners just cannot find a way solve their dogs’ behavior problems. We have many heart-warming letters thanking us for keeping their dog-centric family together!

Affordability

If you’ve been searching for a business opportunity, I’m sure you know how expensive many opportunities can be. We’ve done our research, we know our industry, and we know that you will be hard-pressed to find a better business value for your dollar. Our franchise fee ($15,000 to $35,000) is a fraction of what other comparable business opportunities cost, especially when you consider our industry and it’s strong numbers!
(see statistics below)

Join the high demand pet training industry!

Americans now spend over $30 billion a year on their pets. The demand for our services is at its highest ever, thanks in part to television reality programs featuring people and their pets. People now know that their pet’s behavior problems can often be solved with the help of a professional.

According to the American Pet Products Manufacturers Association (APPMA) 2001-2002 National Pet Owners

Survey:
There are approximately 68 million owned dogs in the United States
Four in ten (or 40 million) U.S. households own at least one dog
Most owners own one dog (63%)
More than one-third (37%) of dog owners own more than one dog

Changing times in our economy have us all looking for a better way! Our franchise owners come from many different backgrounds. The joys of self-employment: working out of your home, working your own schedule, working easier and working smarter. Working to live a lifestyle that allows time to relax, vacation and enjoy what we all want- some fun in life!

Contact us today at 866-748-6748 and put your dream into motion
Many people dream of owning their own businesses and doing something they love, but very few actually take the step to make it happen. If you are ready to stop dreaming, and start working to achieve this goal, please contact us today for more information.

More than just dog training, a dog training business.

You receive a lot more than just learning how to effectively train dogs; you learn how to make a living in the dog training business. There is a BIG difference. You’ll receive all the training protocols, business support and knowledge developed over years of success. In addition to becoming a Sit Means Sit dog trainer, the franchise system includes branding, advertising and marketing help, sales training, add on products and much more.
You will love this business
and we guarantee it!

Sit Means Sit Franchise, Inc. will refund 100% of licensing fees you pay us if, at any time during the three week training program, it is deemed by the instructors that you will not successfully complete the SMS Franchise Owner Certification. Why do we have such simple, pervasive guarantee and put it in writing? We have a reputation to protect. If you cannot grasp the business from the outset, we’d rather recruit and train another owner in your market right away.

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Keeping your dogs in good shape is a healthy way to keep these K9 athletes fit. Scott, Rhonda and Celia Sanchez from our Sit Means Sit location in Maui Hawaii demonstrate that their dogs know exactly what ‘train’ means!

The Sanchez family has helped many human olympic athletes train to the highest standard of performance, and as Sit Means Sit franchise owners, now bring their skills to the dog world as well.

This video shows proofing a dog for higher level k9 and competitive obedience. Dogs performing through distraction is important during higher level training, and a metal pipe is used here for the distraction.

Darrel Hager and his dog ‘Bravo’ are seen here practicing during a Sit Means Sit Regional Seminar that are held quarterly for Sit Means Sit Franchise business Owners.

Sit Means Sit dog training provides continual training and support for it’s franchisees to always stay on the cutting edge in the field of dog training. These seminars are only open to Sit Means Sit franchise business owners

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Let Sit Means Sit dog training show you how to do that! Good thing our Riverside, California dog trainer Lenzy Hunter can control his dog remotely from anywhere with Sit Means Sit!

Ever wonder if Australian guys can get away from chasing kangaroos long enough to learn the dog training profession?
Of course they can and with an accent on perfection! Watch Chris Flegler in action here from our Sit Means Sit location
in Brisbane, Australia and his dog ‘Chips’.

This video shows one of our favorite doggy toys which is the ‘Boomer Ball. The cool thing about this ball is not only is it as close to indestructible as a dog toy can get,
but it has a little valve in it that you can add some water to it or sand. This makes the ball adjustable to be heavy enough that they can’t just knock it out of the pool at the end, and it’s too big to grab.

This ball is one of the very best toys for exercising your dog in a pool in the summer when it’s too hot for them to run much. Swimming is also much better on their joints. The first part of this video shows that you could even do some training with it, and the second part shows that it’s also great for them to just have a blast!

1. The pet business is an enormous growth industry, with Americans spending quite a bit on their favorite animals. Business Week Magazine reports that 63 percent of US households own at least one pet. Those are numbers hard to dismiss.

2. According to the American Pet Products Manufacturers Association (APPMA), cats are the most numerous, though there are more households with pet dogs.

3. The consumer market for pets, including different services, care and products, exceeds 71 million US households. The pet industry has doubled from a decade ago, and is expected to keep growing.

4. The APPMA reports that in 2007, US consumers spent $41.2 billion on pets, and estimated spending in 2008 was $43.3 billion.

5. Pet food is expected to reach $16.9 billion in sales, followed by veterinary care at 10.9 billion. Pet supplies and over-the-counter medication, such as flea treatments, will amount to $10.3 billion. All of these numbers have tremendous influence with dogs.

6. People will spend about $2.1 billion to actually buy pets, and then $3.2 billion on grooming and boarding them.

7. According to the US Census bureau, the average establishment in the pet industry is a small business, with nine or less employees, providing pet services. Veterinary services had the biggest share of this market. Pet and pet supply stores employed one fifth of the industry’s workers.

8. A wide variety of different pet franchises and businesses that have come into existence to cater to pet owners. These range from traditional pet and pet supply retail stores, to specialized boarding facilities, to professional grooming, and even poop disposal.

9. For those who want to own a pet-related business, there are many options to choose from and a high success rate, especially for franchise businesses, because Americans love their pets and will continue to spend money for all types of services and products to make their animals happy and healthy.

Find out more about becoming a Sit Means Sit dog training franchise owner.

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Pet First Aid is the immediate care given to a pet who is injured or ill. Knowing the skills and techniques of pet first aid can mean the difference between life and death for your pet.
This class is perfect for pet owners and Pet Care Professionals. The training is taught by Las Vegas Sit Means Sit Master Trainer and Certified Pet Tech Instructor, Bobby Pablico. In the four hour class, he utilizes lecture, demonstration and hands on skill practice. The class includes a handbook and upon successful completion, each participant will receive a certificate. This event is proudly sponsored by Sit Means Sit Las Vegas. The class will be held at the Sit Means Sit Las Vegas facility at 2900 E Patrick Lane, Suite 2A Las Vegas, NV 89120

CLASSES ARE FORMING NOW! Please Register Now to get in on the September 19th Class, Your Pets (dogs, cats, even snakes) are Counting on You … Don’t let them Down … Register TODAY!

September 19, 2009 (9am to 1pm)

PetTech & Sit Means Sit
2900 E Patrick Lane, Suite 2A
Las Vegas, NV 89120

We will prepare you for …
• Pet CPR and Rescue Breathing
• Bandaging and Bleeding Protocols
• The 3 things you should do for your pet every day
• ABC’s of Pet First Aid
• Snout-To-Tail Assessment
• Heat & Cold Injuries
• 10 situations that require immediate veterinary care
• How to put together your own Pet First Aid Kit
• Much, Much More

Fred Hassen of Sit Means Sit dog training,

Spending your days at worthwhile dog events and charities that have a lot of dog owners around working for the same cause, is just part of how Sit Means Sit Dog Training spends their time.

Lou Ann Sherman of San Diego South Bay, and other San Diego Sit Means Sit franchise locations donated their time and spent the day entertaining at the ‘Make a Wish’ event.

‘Champ’ is shown here at the Western Veterinary Conference in Las Vegas, Nevada for 2009. Lianne Hassen of Sit Means Sit dog training trained this latest version of ‘Champ’.

Sit Means Sit Dog Training Franchise owners come from many diverse backgrounds, and many people are simply amazed at a lot of these people’s skill levels in such a short period of time. The Sit Means Sit Dog Training System is a time tested training methodology that allows people to beat the economy crunch, and get into a great business that they love and enjoy sharing with others.

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Can a 14 year old dog trainer make a difference? Of course they can! 14 year old Mackenzie Aeberli, daughter of Sit Means Sit Franchise owner Cindy Aeberli, is seen here with her 6 month old puppy ‘Ace’.

Young adults getting involved in a career that they love at an early age, makes for a much better life and a closer family situation, especially if it’s a family owned business filled with fun and passion.

This amazing dog training family can be found in the Colorado Springs, Colorado area.

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Sit Means Sit Dog Training has had much documented success of dealing with all kinds of aggression, in using the Sit Means Sit Dog Training system, in accordance with our Sit Means Sit dog collar.
In this video, you see Dave Skoletsky change a very dog aggressive dog around in a few minutes. These types of things are a regular occurrence with the Sit Means Sit dog training system. Remote training collars do not cause aggression, people do.

Read this article about a Sit Means Sit seminar that refers to aggression, the Sit Means Sit dog training system, and remote collar training.

Also see this video with an EXTREMELY aggressive dog

Getting aggression under control with Sit Means Sit Training.

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Can your dog ride a Harley Davidson motorcycle? No?? Well, neither can ours but we have done demonstrations in their facility before so we are getting closer!

Sit Means Sit Dog Trainers entertain the crowd wherever they go! Everyone can relate to a happy, well trained dog! Ryan McGuire, from our Sit Means Sit Temecula California Dog Training office, demonstrates all of this to an amazed crowd at a Harley Davidson shop. Doesn’t matter where we go, smiles are always on the faces when Sit Means Sit dogs are around!

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Fred Hassen is seen here with 16 month old “Nash” (Belgian Malinois), showing the beginning transition changes of ‘Sit’, ‘Down’ and ‘Stand’. The ‘Stand’ command is also used in the retrieving world as ‘Whoa’, but the concepts are the same. This is only the beginnings, and Fred will have another video soon with dog steady off a ruler, for a better comparison. Just the beginning with a bigger target.

Teaching your dog to multi-task can be a lot of fun. Your dog must have the ability to reliably be able to do a multitude of behaviors, and you can then chain them one after the other if he is attentive.

Dogs can easily reassign their energy from one place to another, as long as their are motivating factors involved such as toys, or things that they just basically like to do. Fred Hassen demonstrates some multi-tasking with his dog ‘Nash’ in this video.

Dogs can multi-task or do multiple task things in succession very quickly with the Sit Means Sit dog training system.

Another Example of multi-tasking with a different dog.

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This police dog video is from the 2009 Police K9 Magazine HITS demonstration day that was held in Louisville, Kentucky. HITS brought K-9 handlers from all over the world for this event. This is part of the Sit Means Sit demonstration that features Darin Shepherd, owner of our Atlanta dog training office, and Sgt. Jerry Turning, who is the owner of our Central New Jersey office, and from the Tinton Falls K-9 dept. showing a variety of off-leash skills, and even running dogs right past each other while the other remains calm.

This Police Dog Video also shows Sgt. Jerry Turning doing some bitework and scentwork in conjunction with each other, and has become the standard norm for the Sit Means Sit training system to show these types of things on a regular basis. Here is another Police dog video of Sgt. Turning doing a similar thing at Invictus in Las Vegas.

More Police Dog Training Videos.

Learn more about the Sit Means Sit Remote Dog Collar.

Have you ever wondered what the main ingredient in having a happy, reliable dog? The main ingredient is for the dog to be attentive and alert, and that’s what contributes the most to him having his energy filtered in the right places. An attentive, alert dog can work anywhere, and for a much longer period of time.

Why do working dogs fail at tasks? Sometimes it can be from poor dog selection, which is basically picking a dog that is not genetically suited for the tasks that need to be done, but in most cases it is the dogs failure to pay attention. Whether it’s a pet dog or a working dog, a dog’s attentiveness opens up a whole world of freedom where it can comfortably go in any environment, because when you step out your front door, you have to control your dog because in a lot of instances you cannot control the environment.

In the video above, Sit Means Sit CEO Fred Hassen is seen working his dog in front of a Marriott hotel in Kentucky, and enjoying the freedoms that an attentive dog brings to both handler and dog.