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For Immediate Release
February 22, 2010

SIT MEANS SIT HOSTS FREE DOG PARK ETIQUETTE DEMONSTRATIONS ON BEHALF OF CLARK COUNTY

Las Vegas, Nev. – Sit Means Sit, the largest U.S-based dog training company, is hosting a series of free demonstrations on dog park etiquette for the public on behalf of Clark County Parks and Recreation at Dog Fancier’s Park located at 5800 E. Flamingo. The demonstrations will be held the second Wednesday of the month from 4 p.m. to 5:30 p.m. on March 10, April 14, May 12, June 9 and July 14, 2010.

“We believe in a happy dog under control,” said Alfredo Rivera, co-owner of Sit Means Sit. “We are working with the public to create a positive and safe atmosphere at Dog Fancier’s Park. In addition, the County has just begun a fantastic new Ambassador Program at Dog Fancier’s, which is a collaboration of volunteers who patrol the park and encourage user etiquette. We train the Ambassadors as well.”

Does your dog:

• Accept a friendly stranger socializing with you?
• Sit politely for petting by a friendly stranger?
• Welcome being groomed and examined?
• Walk cooperatively on a loose leash?
• Walk through a crowd politely?
• Follow the commands: Sit, Down and Stay?
• Come when called, even when distracted?
• Remain calm and polite when meeting another dog?
• Remain calm despite common distractions e.g. jogger or loud noise?
• Remain calm during supervised separation from the owner?

Established in 2006, Sit Means Sit is the largest U.S.-based dog training company. With its first location and corporate headquarters in Las Vegas, Nevada, Sit Means Sit has truly revolutionized dog training. The company started franchising about a year ago, and there are now 65 locations throughout the U.S., Canada and Australia, 39 of which are franchises. Sit Means Sit has been featured on several media outlets including Animal Planet, the Outdoor Channel and ESPN. For more information, call (702) 877-4581, toll free at (866) Sit-M-Sit (748-6748) or visit www.sitmeanssit.com.

We’d love to hear your feedback about this video. Please feel free to leave a comment below. Do you have an interesting dog training video from a dog park you’d like to share? Please comment below and share your dog training video with the rest of the Sit Means Sit community. We have a variety of dog training videos showing attention in a dog park available on our dog park manners page. Check them out!

Alfredo Rivera, a Sit Means Sit dog trainer and member of Las Vegas Dock Dogs with his dog “Puerto Rican Power Puma” jumping in Peoria, Arizona Dock Dogs Event winning with a personal best of 7′6″ in Extreme Vertical. This is Puma’s second event jumping Extreme Vertical and definitely shows his athleticism and power throughout the competition winning 1st in Extreme Vertical, 1st in Big Air and 1st in Iron Dog. Wow!!! Go Puma!!!!!!!

Below is the press release from DockDogs regarding the Peoria, AZ Dock Dogs Event

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE:

Medina, OH April 7, 2009: The Petapalooza setting for DockDogs was no better than at the Peoria Sports Complex in Arizona this past weekend. Presented by Sit Means Sit and The Arizona Dog, Big Jumps…high flying action and a relaxing time was had by all.

This past weekend DockDogs was a main feature at the Petapalooza event with the wonderful support of Sit Means Sit and The Arizona Dog. There were 4 qualifying waves to search out the top dogs for the Sunday Big Air finals which delivered nonstop crowd-pleasing action. With the bullpen in left field hosting ground zero staging for local teams as well as the SOCAL DockDogs, the inevitable competition from the Las Vegas DockDogs group….the mood brought both friendly and focused competition!!! Once again the camaraderie and friendly support from all that was displayed was a highlight for all to witness as top dogs in Big Air and Extreme Vertical put on a great show.

The Amateur Finals were a hit with crowd favorites Tina Nathalia and Maeve with a winning score of 17′6″ taking top spot ahead of 2nd place finisher Whitney Lightner and her dog Aero with a jump of 16′4″ and the 3rd place team of Maggie and handler Frank Jones with their score of 16′1″. The Semi Pro Final saw 2 teams qualify Molly Swanson and her dog Kahlua with a jump of 18′3″ followed closely by the team of Marilyn Barrett and Dunkin with a 16′8″ jump. The Pro Finals were also small only featuring the top 4 dogs of the weekend. Taking home first, and the title of Top Dog, was Alfredo Rivera and his dog Power Puma with a jump of 24′6″. Taking second place by only one inch was Craig Haverstick and Henry with a 24′5″ jump. Rounding out the top three was the team of Melissa Ness and Smoke with a respectable jump of 24′2″.

The Speed Retrieve finalist brought their best game to the dock on Sunday with a whole lot of personal bests being delivered. Finishing in 1st with a personal best time of 5.687 seconds was Lisa Weber and Tractor. In 2nd with a time of 5.891 seconds was the team of Melissa Ness and Stryker and rounding out the top 3 in the Speed Retrieve division was Craig Haverstick and Henry with a time of 5.896 seconds.

As the Iron Dog Rankings begin to mature through the 2nd quarter, this event delivered some great rankings with the Big Air Pro Finals first place team of Alfredo Rivera and Power Puma also taking first place in Iron Dog. Taking second in the Iron Dog rankings were Lisa Weber and her dog Tractor and following closely behind Lisa and Tractor in third place was Craig Haverstick and his dog Henry.

We would like to thank Sit Means Sit and The Arizona Dog for their support and we look forward to returning next year to the wonderful setting of the Peoria Sports Complex.

DockDogs® is the independent governing and sanctioning body for regional, national and international dock jumping performance sports. DockDogs® establishes the rules and standards of the sport, tracks results and records and supports and promotes the growth of its athletes, events, spectators, and sponsors.

For additional information visit www.dockdogs.com

Calling all of Northeast Ohio’s rowdy rovers and naughty pups: Sit Means Sit professional dog trainers can make you a well-behaved canine in just one remarkable live weekend session April 12 and 13 in Richfield. Renowned Dog trainer and CEO of Sit Means Sit, Mr. Fred Hassen will direct this life-changing event. Paul Pollock of Sit Means Sit of Northeast Ohio is your host and will be supported by other Sit Means Sit Dog trainers from around the country. Sit Means Sit is the fastest dog training transformation protocol available. Experience the transformation first hand as trainers turn any problem pooch from a disobedient dog into a happy obedient family pet.

The interactive weekend seminar will teach the students how to effectively communicate with their dog at a distance without the standard practice of yelling. Each student will be instilled with the foundational blocks needed to teach their dogs the basic to advance obedience skills. While almost all dog trainers have certain levels of success, Sit Means Sit is renowned for their consistency and incredible transformation. The true test for any dog owner is in real life distractions such as other dogs, kids, cars and the mailman. Seeing is believing, come bring us your worst four legged nightmare or your prized pooch, you will see and experience why there is a whole new standard of happy pet dogs taking the nation by storm. Everyone achieves results.
With 51 locations Nationwide the proof is in the happy obedient paws.
For an easy preview go to www.SitMeansSit.com and watch the free 150 plus video clips.

Details:

Date: April 12-13, 2008

Times: April 12, 9 to 10 a.m., free demonstration open to the public. April 12 and 13 are hands-on working day sessions, 10 a.m. to 5 p.m.

Location: 4100 Broadview Road, Richfield, Ohio 44286

Cost: $199.00 per dog (plus collar if needed)

For registration and for more information contact: Tara Yeater (330) 310-DOGS (3647), TaraYeater@SitMeansSit.com or Paul Pollock (330) 431-1997, PaulPollock@SitMeansSit.com
For more information and videos: www.SitMeansSit.com

Sit Means Sit™ Kansas City Offers A Live Seminar at Raymore Festival

Sit Means Sit™, the internationally recognized dog training program, is offering a free demonstration and Live Seminar in Raymore Memorial Park during the Raymore Festival in Raymore, Missouri. This free demonstration of the Sit Means Sit™ remote dog collar training method will be held Friday, September 21st, 5-8 PM. You’ll see founder and owner Fred Hassen, Chris Laseter, a Sit Means Sit™ trainer from Atlanta, GA, and Tom Mancuso, owner of Sit Means Sit™ of Kansas City demonstrate the amazing results of this dog training. For three hours you will be able to watch these trainers and their dogs perform and ask questions about the training method- for free!

Saturday and Sunday, September 22nd and 23rd 9AM – 5PM will be dedicated to two full days of Live Seminar training for you and your dog. The Sit Means Sit™ method combines modern technology and training techniques to produce results fast. Sit Means Sit™ uses a remote dog training collar as a tool for communicating with your dog. This gentle but effective device captures your dog’s attention and allows him to focus only on you and your commands. You will be able to communicate effectively with your dog, even in the midst of distractions! Open to all dogs from puppies to older dogs at any level of behavior, these two days of training will cover all aspects of dog training.

Many owners have struggled to control some of their dog’s behaviors. Unwanted behaviors like lunging, barking, pulling the leash, digging, chewing, chasing or aggressiveness top the lists of difficult issues for owners. Sit Means Sit ™ has worked with dogs of all sizes, ages, temperament and breeds and no dog has been too much of a challenge for them. The innovative methods allow dogs that have been previously trained to quickly adapt to this new method and dogs that have never been trained to learn quickly. An obedient and well-mannered dog is a happy and safe dog. Sit Means Sit™ has successfully worked with pets, working dogs and shelter dogs. Two days doesn’t sound like much, but with this method, owners see a different dog emerge from the live training seminar. Every dog is welcome, no experience or previous training is necessary.

“Sit Means Sit™ dog training is an innovative and effective method that will amaze dog owners” said Tom Mancuso owner of Sit Means Sit™ Kansas City, Missouri. “We will be conducting a three-hour demonstration and then two full days of Life Seminar training that will change the lives of these dogs and their owners for the better.”

Tom Mancuso is the head trainer and owner of Sit Means Sit™ dog training of Kansas City. With years of experience and many happy and well-trained dogs to his credit, Tom has shared his training methods with many families who were looking to improve the behavior of their dogs. A former Marine, Tom is dedicated to sharing his knowledge and having clients build strong relationships with their dogs. A member of the Association of Pet Dog Trainers, Tom has translated his love of dogs into a calling using the Sit Means Sit™ dog training method to train happy, obedient dogs and helping families train their pets so that they can go anywhere and do anything together.

The two-day Live Seminar is a unique opportunity to enjoy the nationally-recognized talents of three Sit Means Sit™ trainers. Fred Hassen has revolutionized the dog training industry with his work with remote dog training collars. Training everything from ordinary house pets who have a few small problems to National Champions in obedience and K9 police dogs, Hassen knows what it takes to bring out the ‘best’ in man’s best friend. The CEO and founder of Sit Means Sit™ dog obedience school in Las Vegas, Nevada, Fred Hassen has seen his business expand into nineteen states and Canada with new locations opening all the time. Benefit from his extensive knowledge and experience as he, Tom Mancuso and Chris Laseter give a two day Live Seminar in Raymore Memorial Park.

“Having three trainers offer their best training methods is a wonderful chance for dog owners,” Sit Means Sit™ CEO Fred Hassen said. “The ability of attendees to work one-on-one and in small groups for two full days while they learn the Sit Means Sit™ method will give them an opportunity to create a happy and well-mannered dog. The remote dog training collar combined with the Sit Means Sit method will address all of the common issues that we see from our clients. Issues like jumping, barking, chewing and pulling on the leash will all be addressed along with any special concerns brought by the owners.” Mancuso said, “I am very excited to bring the Sit Means Sit™ training method and two-day Live Seminar to the Raymore Festival. Our dog training methods are second to none and I am eager to share this great method with local dog owners who are looking to improve their dog’s manners and their happiness.”

Embraced by the international dog training community, Sit Means Sit™ dog trainers can boast of having 2 National Champions, 4 present active police k9 handlers, and 1 active member and 1 former member of the Presidential K9 team. The Friday evening demonstration is free and open to anyone who wants to learn more about this amazing dog training method. The Saturday and Sunday Live Seminars (9AM – 5PM) are by registration only at the cost of $199 for both days including lunch. The demonstration and seminars will both be held at Raymore Memorial Park, 400 Park Lane, Raymore, MO 64083. Anyone interested in registering or finding more information can contact Tom Mancuso (816) 878-4878 or tommancuso@SitMeansSit.com.

About Sit Means Sit™
Founded and Created by Fred Hassen in 1998, Sit Means Sit™ is a dog training method that has evolved into a successful and growing company. The gentle training methods offer a high level of obedience to the pet owner and create a happier dog. Headquartered in Las Vegas, Nevada, this innovative obedience training company has a number of locations throughout North America. You can find Sit Means Sit™ on the web at http://www.sitmeanssit.com/.

Sit Means Sit™ Opens Second Dog Trainer Training Facility in Denver, Colorado

Sit Means Sit™, the fast growing dog training business sweeping the nation has opened another dog training career development and training center in Denver, Colorado headed by Dave Skoletsky.

Las Vegas, NV (PRWEB) September 5, 2007 — Sit Means Sit™, the Nevada based dog training business that is opening up locations throughout the country at record speed, has opened another dog training business development and training center in Denver, Colorado headed by Dave Skoletsky. Citing record company growth in 2007, Sit Means Sit™ business training centers have a growing waiting list and thus this second facility, which joins the landmark Sit Means Sit™ dog training business development center in Las Vegas, Nevada, had to be opened to meet high demand.

Sit Means Sit™ dog training businesses are popping up everywhere nationwide and we had to grow to meet the demands of our business
Sit Means Sit™ is a successful dog training business with multiple locations in the US and Canada. Each of the trainers at these dog training schools is trained by Fred Hassen and the Sit Means Sit™ team. As remote dog collar training has gained ground in the dog obedience industry, interest in dog training and opening up remote collar dog training businesses has grown in leaps and bounds. Sit Means Sit™ owner Fred Hassen quickly found that their single training location at the headquarters in Las Vegas, Nevada was being outpaced by the swift growth of the company.

“Sit Means Sit™ dog training businesses are popping up everywhere nationwide and we had to grow to meet the demands of our business,” said Fred Hassen, owner of both Sit Means Sit™ and No Limitations™. “We were especially excited to have a trainer like Dave Skoletsky to head another dog trainer training facility since he is such a great person, a fantastic dog obedience trainer and a great teacher and small business owner.”

Dave Skoletsky is a formally educated chemist who saw one of Fred Hassen’s prolific dog training videos on the web in the early years of Sit Means Sit™. Signing up at No Limitations™ because of his love of dogs and with an interest in supplementing his primary income, Skoletsky ultimately found his passion lay in the dog obedience training industry rather than in chemistry.

Since Skoletsky could not open his own Sit Means Sit™ dog training school at the time, he opened his own remote collar training school called “Sit Happens” in Denver, Colorado which has become the second biggest company in the world that individually trains people on the success of remote collar dog training. “Sit Happens” has now become one of the largest Sit Means Sit ™ locations in the U.S. Skoletsky honed his individual talents by assisting Fred Hassen in many seminars on remote e-collar training varying from pet dog training seminars through police dog seminars and he has single handedly come from being a chemist, to a leader in the dog obedience industry.

“Having the two largest remote e-collar training businesses in the world is a tremendous advantage to all of our new “Sit Means Sit™” businesses that come aboard,” Sit Means Sit™ CEO Fred Hassen said.

“This exposes our potential SMS business owners to a lot more clients because of the size of the businesses, and because we are both located in major marketplaces. Both Sit Means Sit™ Las Vegas and Denver have not only static locations, but mobile businesses as well, that the potential business owners get exposed to a lot more successful training than anyone could imagine. Of course, we both provide free unlimited lifetime follow-up training for both locations, not only for our clients, but for the business owners as well!”

Skoletsky said, “I am incredibly excited and honored to be joining the Sit Means Sit team on the business training and development team. Our dog training methods are second to none and coupled with our support system and our outstanding marketing we have nowhere to go but up!”

Since February 2006, Sit Means Sit™ dog training has grown into an international dog obedience training company that has opened 35 locations in the U.S. and abroad. While primarily a pet dog business, Sit Means Sit™ dog trainers boast of having 2 National Champions, 4 present active police k9 handlers, and 1 active member and 1 former member of the Presidential K9 team.

About Sit Means Sit™
Founded and Created by Fred Hassen in 1998, Sit Means Sit™ is a dog training method that has evolved into a successful and growing company. The gentle training methods offer a high level of obedience to the pet owner and create a happier dog. Headquartered in Las Vegas, Nevada, this innovative dog obedience training business has a number of locations throughout North America. You can find Sit Means Sit™ on the web at http://www.sitmeanssit.com/

– Renowned dog trainer Fred Hassen hosts the ‘Sit Means Sit’ Annual Alumni Weekend on November 17-19th, bringing together owners and staff from the ‘Sit Means Sit’ locations throughout North America

Las Vegas, NV – October 25, 2006 – The trainers from Fred Hassen’s ‘Sit Means Sit’ know what it takes to transform your mischievous mutt from disobedient dog into proper pooch; and their upcoming alumni weekend will bring together some of the most talented dog trainers from the US and Canada to Las Vegas on November 17-19th . In the past year alone, an impressive 12 new ‘Sit Means Sit’ locations have opened throughout North America, causing tails to wag in the dog training industry. The ‘Sit Means Sit’ approach builds confidence, excitement and independence through a safe and effective remote collar method, and these successful trainers will have the opportunity to network and learn even more useful procedures during their reunion weekend.

This upcoming alumni weekend spotlights key techniques and helpful tips for integrating the ‘Sit Means Sit’ system paws-on for dog trainers and entrepreneurs, including the following informational session topics and demonstrations:

• Working with Shelter Dogs: Tips and Techniques
• Internet Marketing
• The Demonstration and Closing Sales
• Retrieval Training
• Dog Aggression/People Aggression
• Agility and Tricks
• ‘Sit Means Sit’ Dog Challenge

Hassen’s ‘Sit Means Sit’ consists of a variety of dog trainers including police K9 officers, Search-and-Rescue trainers, and every other sort of dog trainer imaginable ranging from the basic pet dog training, all the way to trainers successful at National Championship placings in the dog world. In preparing their trainers, ‘Sit Means Sit’ employs a studied, tested, and proven specialized language that offers individualized personal instruction fitting specific needs for each dog. It is immediately communicated to the dog in a non-confrontational manner through the use of remote dog collars.

“Technology has improved so much over the years that it will be virtually impossible for a traditional trainer to match the performance and great attitudes of the dogs that a remote trainer will be able to give the clients, and the ease of it’s transfer to the owner, that the whole industry will continue to swing in this direction,” said ‘Sit Means Sit’ creator and the world’s leader in remote dog training, Fred Hassen. “The most important thing about successful dog training is the dog’s attitude: it is a universal language. Even a second grader can tell a bad attitude on a dog, and it’s the dog’s great attitudes that have been paramount to our success.”

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300 E. Galleria, Henderson
Contact: Lianne Hassen 702.756.6444 or 702.877.4581,
LianneHassen@SitMeansSit.com

Las Vegas Contact:
Lianne Hassen
Phone: 702.756.6444 or 702.877.4581
Email: LianneHassen@SitMeansSit.com

Founded and Created by Fred Hassen in 1998, ‘Sit Means Sit’ employs a studied, tested, proven, specialized language that is immediately communicated to the dog in a non-confrontational way. ‘Sit Means Sit’ branches are located in Las Vegas, Nevada; Pahrump, Nevada; Tucson, Arizona; Contra Costa City, California; San Diego, California; Atlanta, Georgia; Southern Idaho; Indianapolis, Indiana; Central New Jersey; Southern New Jersey; Pennsylvania; Dallas, Texas; and Ontario, Canada. ‘Sit Means Sit’ Dog Training is the most successful remote dog training business in the 31-year history of remote collar dog training. With the advance of technology over the years, Fred Hassen has recognized the tremendous advantage that a professionally trained remote collar trainer has over other dog trainers using any other method. Described as “amazing, miraculous, gentle, and effective”, Hassen’s ‘Sit Means Sit’ strives to bring together dog owners and trainers alike to help each party reach their respective goals by successfully training any dog in a non-confrontational way. Everyone benefits. Everyone achieves results. Good dog. www.sitmeanssit.com

Dog training collars have evolved a lot over the years but one thing is for certain, Fred Hassen has been at the fore front in the advancement of remote electronic dog training and it was only a matter of
time before his efforts evolved into his own brand in remote dog training equipment and supplies. That time is now. Here is a clip of Fred Hassen doing some initial testing of the dog training collar known as
“The Sit Means Sit Collar” in an indoor setting, with lots of distraction of people around, and on a slippery floor.

The Sit Means Sit dog training collar had to work well in all environments, and be able to perform with people and crowds, since most all Sit Means Sit demonstrations are done in public. Since Fred Hassen
believes that politically correct and humane dog training is done in public, it only made sense that it had to be tested in public as well.

To make the testing process even more thorough, Fred did not talk to the dog at all during this demonstration since he has always had an unwavering belief that his dog training system is a line of communication
between the handler and the dog, and with his many exhibitions of linking food with the variable intensity of his remote electronic dog training collar, he steadfastly showed that his dog training collar and his
dog training system are certainly light years ahead of the primitive punishment only training styles. Fred Hassen even took it a step further by showing the success in communication with deaf dogs. The dog
in this video is not deaf , but communication without speaking is even much easier than with any other system or device available!

The Sit Means Sit dog training Collar is now also available on line at our store.

To learn more about Fred Hassen and his training with the Sit Means Sit dog training collar, be sure to subscribe to his free daily video.

Fred Hassen is seen in the above video doing some prototype testing with The Sit Means Sit Collar. In this video as you will see, Fred is actually using absolutely no voice commands, and only using whistles, and the Sit Means Sit Create Custom Remote Dog Training Collar

On August 1, 2007, Sit Means Sit Dog Training, in conjunction with SportDOG® Brand, will introduce “The Sit Means Sit Collar.”

(PRWEB) June 1, 2007 — On August 1, 2007, Sit Means Sit Dog Training, in conjunction with SportDOG® Brand, will introduce “The Sit Means Sit Collar.”

The Sit Means Sit Collar will be a cutting-edge remote electronic dog collar used in Sit Means Sit dog obedience training classes nationwide. Sit Means Sit combines the use of remote collars with traditional dog obedience training methods to yield well trained and happy dogs.

Electronic training collars give a small electronic “touch” to focus the attention of a dog on the command at hand. By using this remote control to “touch” the dog, the trainers’ commands are followed more quickly and more consistently. Remote collars have been used to train K9 units, agility dogs, therapy dogs and house pets.

Fred Hassen, CEO, of “Sit Means Sit” dog training said “Despite having successfully established Sit Means Sit and enjoying our growth in the dog training industry, we knew there was one missing piece – we needed our own remote electronic dog collar. It took us a lot of time to find a quality manufacturer who was using the right technology and who was committed to working with us to create the best possible Sit Means Sit remote collar. We’re so pleased to be working with a well established brand like SportDOG® and we can’t wait to see where this new relationship brings both of our businesses!”

Hassen has been waiting for this moment for a long time. In the ever-evolving field of remote dog training, technology is improving at a very rapid pace which means smaller collars and more convenience for dog owners and people interested in adopting remote electronic collars.

“This is a growth industry, and Sit Means Sit dog training has had an explosive year. We now have 26 locations and we are truly poised for great success. Our only obstacle was a lack of control over the equipment being used in our classes. With the addition of our own approved and brand specific remote training collar, we be that much more successful and offer another level of convenience to our clients,” said Hassen.

Hassen set out years ago to find the right equipment partner but it was difficult to find a well established company with the same commitment to happy, productive dogs who would also work with Sit Means Sit to create just the right collar. Additionally, Hassen wanted to be involved in testing and to ensure Sit Means Sit would be working with an industry leader – a company committed to remote collar technology and development.

“We needed a collar that was small in design, feature rich, and with a convenient and small remote control. We had watched SportDog and we loved their design direction as much as their company persona. We felt SportDOG® already had the smoothest stimulation on the market, and the most varied features in their products and we knew we could work together successfully to make all of this possible.”

Hassen explained, “Not only will we be selling the best remote collars for use with our training classes, we will also have a lifetime return policy so that any defective unit will be returnable with no questions asked. This is virtually unheard of in this industry. We love the fact that we will be able to grow and change with the company, and the industry’s changes.”

About ‘Sit Means Sit’
Founded and Created by Fred Hassen in 1998, ‘Sit Means Sit’ is a dog training method that has evolved into a successful and growing company. The gentle training methods offer a high level of obedience to the pet owner and create a happier dog. Headquartered in Las Vegas, Nevada, this innovative obedience training business opportunity has a number of locations throughout North America. You can find ‘Sit Means Sit’ on the web at http://www.sitmeanssit.com/.

About SportDOG®
Tennessee based SportDOG® Brand is a division of Radio Systems Corporation, manufacturer of PetSafe® electronic training products. SportDOG electronic training products include remote training collars, bark-control collars, beeper collars and in-ground fence systems. For more information, visit www.sportdog.com.

The Sit Means Sit Collar, can now be ordered on line at our store

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Dog Training Video Productions!

Thursday, August 9th, 2007

Sit Means Sit™ Welcomes New Video Producer Joanie Spina

(PRWEB) July 26, 2007 — Sit Means Sit™ is excited to announce that Joanie Spina, founder of Roxie Video Productions of Las Vegas, will be producing all of our videos for our website and beyond. Joanie Spina spent more than 11 years overseeing major theatrical productions such as David Copperfield’s CBS Specials, his Broadway show and she currently works with Magic Underground in Reno. She has turned her attention to making documentary films, forming Roxie video Productions of Las Vegas.

"Many people have told us how much they enjoy and appreciate our dog training video demonstrations and we want to present the highest quality of video that we can. Joanie Spina brings years of production experience that will enhance our video library and is a great asset to our company,” said Fred Hassen, CEO of Sit Means Sit™ Dog Training.

Sit Means Sit™ is excited to announce that Joanie Spina, founder of Roxie Video Productions of Las Vegas, will be producing all of our videos for our website and beyond! Joanie Spina spent more than 11 years overseeing major theatrical productions such as David Copperfield’s CBS Specials, his Broadway show and she currently works with Magic Underground in Reno.

We look forward to sharing new, high quality videos with our customers, other trainers and people who are looking for a safe, effective method for training their pets
Hassen continued, “We are lucky to have Joanie Spina join our team. We have been looking forward to the opportunity to work with Joanie and show the world just how special this training method is through her videos.”

Sit Means Sit™ is a Las Vegas based dog training company with locations nationwide. Spina has been interested in animals for many years, her dedication to animal welfare and animal rights makes her a great fit for the Sit Means Sit family. She sees documentary film as a way of raising awareness to make the world a better place for all creatures on this earth.

Using film allows Joanie Spina to provide a voice for those who can not speak for themselves. Since the beginning, Sit Means Sit has used videos as a way to share knowledge about our methods for training dogs with the remote electronic collars. People who have not worked with electronic collars are often concerned that they are safe and gentle for their pets. Our videos have given us the chance to show everyone the firm but gentle command that the electronic collar can give trainers. “We look forward to sharing new, high quality videos with our customers, other trainers and people who are looking for a safe, effective method for training their pets,” said Hassen.

Joanie Spina lives in Las Vegas with her menagerie of three dogs, three tame cats and a colony of adult ferals. She named her production company, Roxie Video Productions, after her dog Roxie, a small golden terrier mix that was a rescue. Roxie was found by Animal Control on a Las Vegas street, with one eye hanging out of the socket and was brought to the Lied Animal Shelter where she was given excellent medical care and rehabilitation. Roxie was lucky enough to find a home with Joanie where she flourishes.

“Joanie Spina brings a wealth of professional experience, as well as a love of animals to her work with Sit Means Sit. Her ability to capture the most important aspects of the relationship between pet and owner, animal and trainer on video makes her an essential member of our team.”

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Pitbull Rehabilitation Story

Thursday, August 9th, 2007

Sit Means Sit™ Training Rehabilitates Abused Pit Bull

Las Vegas, NV (PRWEB) July 26, 2007 — Rescued by caring strangers, an abused pit bull named Sabu has gotten a second chance as Sit Means Sit™ dog trainers have begun working with him. Although he suffered terrible abuse, the pit bull has a sweet disposition and an eagerness to please that has won over the hearts of many who have helped to rescue him.

"We have all heard too many stories of abuse and neglect for these animals and here we have an opportunity to lend a hand, there wasn’t any question that we would. Sabu has been rescued and cared for by so many dedicated animal-lovers and we’re proud to join that team that will bring this dog closer to a loving, permanent home,” said Fred Hassen, CEO of Sit Means Sit™ Dog Training.

We have all heard too many stories of abuse and neglect for these animals and here we have an opportunity to lend a hand, there wasn’t any question that we would. Sabu has been rescued and cared for by so many dedicated animal-lovers and we’re proud to join that team that will bring this dog closer to a loving, permanent home
Hassen continued, “We know that he’ll have a greater chance of being adopted if he is properly trained. The Sit Means Sit dog training method will allow Sabu to easily obey his owner’s commands and will open up a world of possibilities for him. With proper training, an owner can take their dog to the park, the beach, any public place they like with the confidence that they will always be in control of their dog.” Sit Means Sit™ is a Las Vegas based dog training company with locations nationwide.

Training breeds of dogs that are considered aggressive or particularly powerful takes a special determination and a great method. Sabu is a pit bull and therefore a smart, strong dog that needs a lot of exercise and discipline to let him reach his full potential as a pet and companion.

When any dog has been abused, it can be difficult to rehabilitate and train the dog, but in most cases it can be done. Seeing a dog that has been mistreated return to the company of people who care and who can enjoy them is worth the effort. The Sit Means Sit dog obedience training method uses remote electronic collars to gently reinforce the commands given by the trainer. This method allows trainers to make their commands clear and keep the focus of the dog on the task at hand, increasing their learning and obedience.

In the case of Sabu, he was found walking the streets of Alameda, CA, in April of 2007. He had a fresh burn down his back which appeared to be caused by lighter fluid that was ignited. While he was very muscular he was also thin and appeared to have been abused by beatings as well. Sabu was lucky enough to have been found by people who cared for him and then were able to pass him on to a shelter where they worked to find him a permanent home.

“We know that training a dog that has been abused poses special challenges, but we at Sit Mean Sit are well up to the challenge,” said Hassen. Many trainers focus on the negatives of training these breeds, but Fred Hassen and his trainers at Sit Means Sit see the challenges and the positives inherent in these strong breeds. Their energy, strength, devotion and determination can all be channeled into amazing obedience and loyalty.

“When we have a chance to be a part of a story of like Sabu’s we’re proud to do our part. Sabu has been training with us for a few weeks now and has done really well. He’s clever and eager to please and is responding quickly to the training.”

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Sit Means Sit’ Teaches Students the ABCs of Dog Training

Saturday, June 30th, 2007

Reprinted from PRWeb®, April 2006

Local elementary students get hands-on and learn what it takes to make a profession out of training dogs at upcoming Career Day.

Las Vegas, NV (PRWEB) April 7, 2006 — Instead of reading, writing and arithmetic, students at North Las Vegas’ Fredric W. Watson Elementary School will learn to teach dogs that ‘Sit Means Sit’.

Trainers Lianne Shinton and Alfredo Rivera from ‘Sit Means Sit’ Dog Training will speak and provide training demonstrations for the kids on Friday, April 7, 2006. From 1-3 pm, ‘Sit Means Sit’ trainers will not only showcase their gentle and effective methods with their furry canine assistants, but also discuss their chosen career path, giving the kids insight on the perks, likes, and dislikes of dog training. Students will interact with the well-behaved pooches and even put some of the amazing training techniques to use, proving that even kids can help dogs begin working with self-confidence, self-control and happy attitudes.

"We are thrilled to be a part of Career Day presentations this year. We’ll show the students how great and rewarding it is to work as trainers with man’s best friend, and they’ll see how gentle, effective and results-oriented our method really is," said Lianne Shinton. "Who knows, some of these kids may even go on to become future dog trainers for ‘Sit Means Sit’."

Please join us on Friday, April 7, 2006 for this live and informational demonstration from 1-3 pm at Frederic W. Watson Elementary School.

About Frederic W. Watson Elementary School: The mission of our school is to provide a safe learning environment involving students, parents, staff and community where learners are empowered to succeed, diversity is valued, and social responsibility is demonstrated. Watson Elementary School is located within the Clark County School District. This is the 5th largest school district in the country with 317 schools, 32,249 employees and a budget around 1.7 billion dollars. For more info please visit http://ccsd.net/schools/watson/index.html.

Founded and Created by Fred Hassen in 1998, ‘Sit Means Sit’ is a dog training company which specializes in bringing a high level of obedience to the pet owner. They have a number of locations throughout North America with the head office located in Las Vegas. Hassen is also the owner of ‘No Limitations’ – The sister company to ‘Sit Means Sit’ – and offers training for professional dog trainers, with two schools located in Denver and Las Vegas. It is a studied, tested, proven, specialized language that is immediately communicated to the dog in a non-confrontational way.

Details:
Fredric W. Watson Elementary School
5845 North Commerce Street
North Las Vegas, NV 89031
(702) 799-7040

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