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Welcome to Sit Means Sit Dog Training. We are a National Company that has been recognized in the Entrepreneur Magazine’s Top 500 Franchises in 2012. What that means is we have trained a lot of dogs! I would love to come meet you and your dog, and help you to make your dog the incredible family member that you want. Our first consultation is free!

“Talk is cheap; we’ll show you!” Sandy Brady Owner Sit Means Sit Dog Training Longmont-Firestone


At Sit Means Sit Longmont-Firestone, we start our programs by meeting with you and your dog at your home. Our Dem-onstrations are completely free of charge. This is as an opportunity for you to evaluate our training, and for us to make an accurate assessment of your dogs temperament in its home environment. We take detailed notes on your lifestyle and your dogs specific needs, so that we can make an qualified recommendation for you to choose between our two different training models. The Demonstration Allows:

A time for you to see the level of our training with one of our trained dogs

A time for us to share all of the different types of training approaches to

consider

A time for you to ask us direct questions about the realistic expectations of

training for your dog

A time where we will demonstrate our training with your dog so you can see

the potential with our training approach

A time where we can make quality recommendations for both of our two

training models

A time for you to make a qualified decision based on your personal

experience seeing your dog in action.

Bottom line, it’s a "Sit Means Sit Test Drive" that is a must anytime you are con-sidering training your dog The FREE demonstration will last about an hour. In order for us to give you a fair and accurate price quote, we must fully understand all of the above factors, as they all relate to the amount of time we would expect to be working with you and your dog to achieve your desired goals. The only investment required for the Demo is your time. During the Demo we will be able to develop a personalized training plan that best suits your dog’s temperament and your specific needs. Keep in mind, that anyone that says that they can train your dog, should be will-ing and able to come to your home, show you their level of training with one of their dogs and most importantly, show you how their training works with your dog. Naturally this should be without any investment or commitment.

What is a DEMO?

Roxy, Bruno, Petey &

Phlash


I first learned about Sit Means Sit Dog Training at the Ski Show at the Denver Convention Center shortly after we moved here from Pitts-burgh. Our once loveable American Bulldog was exhibiting dog aggres-sion towards other dogs. I began training with Luke in the Parker area where I lived and was pleased to see a huge change in Roxy. We had reestablished who was in charge of her, and it wasn’t Roxy! I enjoyed going to the group classes & was so happy with the progress we were making that we started training our nervous 5 year old Boxer, Bruno next. I became the client who wouldn’t go away, so eventually Luke offered me the opportunity to go through the train-ing school at the corporate headquarters in Las Vegas to be able to secure a job working for him. I loved the SMS experience & added a Boxer puppy named Petey to be my work partner. From the young age of 9 weeks, he began training and socializing with the dogs in group classes & at local shows. He has been a wonderful dog & it was so fun to shape the behaviors that I wanted in him from a very young age instead of fixing unwanted behaviors. This past year, I added one more member to our pack; a 2 1/2 year old Jack Russell/ Border Collie mix. Phlash is a crazy, high drive , loving dog who is continuing to learn more every day. The training has been great for all my dogs to have freedom to hike with us, run off leash, participate in Flyball, AKC Canine Good Citizens, & Therapy Dog International. I believe in SMS so much, that I am now the proud owner of the Long-mont-Firestone Franchise. I encourage you to get involved with our training & make your dog the “best” that he can be.

Breeds: American Bulldog, Boxer, Jack

Russell/Border Collie Mix

Owner: Sandy

Lula


Both Kim and myself grew up with dogs and wanted one as adults. Because we both worked we de-cided to wait until I was retired in 2010. Kim wanted a big dog and found a small add in the paper for St .Bernard Bernese mix pups. After a long drive to the breeders house in Wyoming we picked a very cute and outgoing pup. Kim named her Lula Pearl after her grand-mother. We were not prepared to be new parents and went directly to Petsmart to stock up. Lula rode in the cart. Shy at first, she warmed up to us in a couple of days and that's when things got a little crazy. She bit and clawed anything within her reach including us. Many times I would have to wrestle her to the ground to calm her down. After 6 months of slow progress we decided to try Sit Mean Sit. A few private lessons made an incredible difference. In no time at all she was walk-ing off-leash in the park. I was amazed! A year and a half later we still attend group lessons to keep her sharp. We take her every-where with us including road trips. She is very much a part of our family and training made the difference.

Breed: St.Bernard/Bernese

Owner: Frank & Kim

Keiko & Fenway


We have two dogs: Fenway, a 5 yr. old Boston Terrier; and Keiko, a 4 yr. old American Staffordshire Terrier. When Fenway was 3, we decided to get him a companion. We rescued Keiko and the two are best buddies. Keiko’s previous owner would let her roam the neighborhood at will back in PA. where she was picked up many times by the police. Finally, after keeping her at the police station for three weeks, they gave her to a Pit Bull rescue. Because Keiko was used to going where she wanted to whenever she wanted to, walking her on a leash was a challenge. She is very strong and would pull us to where our shoulders and back would hurt. After moving to CO, Keiko started to become unfriendly around other dogs. She would walk away and ignore them, and she started drooling when in the midst of them. Being that Colorado is a “Pit-phobic” state, we were nervous of how people would react to her. It was important to have people see the loving and sweet Keiko we know. One that is calm, in control, and poses no threat. We originally came to Sit Means Sit for Keiko, but signed Fenway up too. They, as well as us, have benefited by the training. They love the group classes where they have made many doggy friends. Since training with Sandy and the Sit Means Sit group, Keiko now walks beautifully on or off leash, she now joins in and plays with other dogs, and her drooling is minimal. Her friendly and loving side once again shines. And in October 2012, Keiko & Fenway passed The Canine Good Citizen test, and are on their way to becoming Therapy Dogs.

Thank you Sandy, Gina, Wayne and the SMS group!

Breed: Pitbull & Boston Terrier

Owner: Ron & Trish

Buddy


We adopted Buddy, a young Labrador Retriever mix, when he was 10 months old. We rescued him from the Longmont, CO shelter. He had been transferred from a shelter in Chicago because he had been labeled as “unadoptable” because of his on-leash reactive behavior. He lunged at, and growled at, other dogs when he was on a leash. Buddy is playful and loving when he is not on a leash. His on-leash behavior was a big problem, however. Shortly after we took him home, we had to take him to the Vet. His lunging and snarling on-leash caused another dog owner at the Vet’s office to scream at us for bringing in a vicious dog. Our neighbors also wanted to know whether Buddy was vicious. On leash, the dog was uncontrollable. Off the leash, he was (and is) very friendly and gets along with other dogs. We tried other training methods, but Buddy’s behavior did not improve. We considered returning him to the Longmont shelter, and spent an entire evening agonizing about the decision. We were quite depressed; we had grown very attached to the dog, but we were unable to control him outside the home. We had had other dogs, trained them ourselves quite successfully, but Buddy was completely resistant to training and control. We decided to try another training method, and we considered it to be our last resort before we gave up the dog. We called four different trainers, explaining on the answering machines about our dog’s leash-reactive behavior. Only two trainers bothered to return our calls. One of those was Sandy of “Sit Means Sit.” In short, Sandy gave us back our dog. After two one-on-one lessons, Buddy was beginning to get the idea that he was required to listen and to behave. He was, to our surprise, able to start attending group lessons. He is now able to be with other dogs while he is on leash, and he has not lunged at another dog in quite some time. He is able, with reminders, to keep on task in the presence of other dogs, around children (with whom he would just love to play), and with other adults. We can even answer the front door, place him on his “spot,” and he will remain there on command while we talk with our visitors. We’ve actually had workmen in the house remark about how well our dog listens and behaves!

Breed: Lab Mix

Owner: Jonda & Kevin

Nitro & Rory


I’m Gina Giles, dog trainer with Sit Means Sit; my husband Wayne Giles and I began as a client with my two Saint Bernard puppies when they were 8 weeks old as we knew they were going to be “giant” sized dogs. We didn’t want to be embarrassed by dogs that pulled us around walking, jumping on people, or acting like crazy dogs in public so we knew I had to get help training them as I had never trained a dog before. My husband had seen a demonstration in a park by a Sit Means Sit trainer and wanted to call them to see what that could do for us. They came out and we started training right away. Our puppies are now over 100 lbs. and we couldn’t be happier that they are very obedient dogs due to Sit Means Sit’s training methods. After going to so many group classes with Sandy Brady I was hooked! My husband and I, and both of our dogs were having so much fun training, I inquired how I could become a Sit Means Sit dog trainer. I am now a certified dog trainer with Sit Means Sit and would love to come meet you and your dog so you can get the same results I have!

Breed: St. Bernards

Owner: Gina & Wayne

Hudson


Generally speaking I don't write testimonials unless I've been really impressed by a business or an individual. In this case it's both that led me to write this. I've had the oppor-tunity to use Sit Means Sit (SMS) and Sandy Brady to help me get two dogs trained up. I'm a firm believer that a trained dog is a happy dog. The reason being is that when a dog has a high level of training, they'll have much more freedom. They can do more with their humans and be happier, more confident, and well adjusted companions. The ability to take your dog into areas with high levels of distraction (Such as the Vet's office) and have your dog display an above average level of obedience and manners is an amazing feeling. You're not just a responsible pet owner, you're also an ambassador for the benefits of hav-ing a well trained dog. There are a lot of dog trainers out there and they all have their own methods and thought processes on how to train. With SMS you get a tried and proven method from trainers who do more than just train your dog, they incorporate you into the training so that you and the dog both learn and grow to-gether. This helps to strengthen the bond you have with your dog. Once you've completed the initial training and you and your dog are heading in the right direction you get to partici-pate in the group classes. No matter where you're at with the training the group classes encourage each dog to progress at the appropriate rate. If one dog is spot-on in every drill and yours isn't, no worries-everyone has been there at one time or another. You'll leave every class having accomplished something. Our experience with Sandy was most impressive, her ability to size up any dog, whether he's an over the top boisterous personality type, or a shy timid dog is a sight to see. She showed me how to look for signs and signals from my dogs so I could apply the training with the proper timing. This is critical to the learning process. She runs well thought out classes, balancing training with free-time for the dogs, to keep their attitudes right and bright. Good social skills are a must for any dog if he is to be happy and well adjusted. Sandy and SMS can help you accomplish this so that you and your compan-ion dog are always a welcome addition wherever you go. Unfortunately one of my dogs has since passed on and now I have Hudson, a wonderful Goldendoodle. He's a smart dog to begin with and with Sandy's help he has really developed into a great dog that is always the envy of the dog park and hiking trails. I readily give both Sandy Brady and Sit Means Sit my highest recommendation for helping anyone looking to get their dogs trained up.

Breed: Goldendoodle

Owner: Kirk

Maddie


Our dog, Maddie, a 2 1/2 year old wire-haired terrier, was adopted from a Denver Shelter in 2010. Maddie was our 3rd rescue dog and we thought we found the perfect match. We were told she came from a Kansas puppy mill but they didn't know more than that. We fell in love with her and adopted her that day. We thought we were in 7th heaven with our new puppy. Well, were we mistaken. On her first walk that night, she was terrified of the grass and rain, along with anyone else she encountered on our walk, as it turned out she had never been exposed to other dogs, people or the elements. She barked, jumped and pulled on the leash to go back home. She also had eating issues (it turned out her kennel mate in Denver ate all the food) and Maddie wouldn't touch the food that the Shelter sold us (she would go two or three days without eating) so we started feed-ing her what we ate to give her nourishment. On top of that she had SEVERE separation anxiety issues. She had to see us at all times and if we went out all hell broke loose. When we returned home she would howl, bark and jump for at least ten minutes until we could calm her down by holding and hugging her. It was very hard on us as we are in our 70's and were not prepared for this situation. However, returning her to the shelter was not an option. A few days later I saw my vet and she recommended a pet psychologist who handled these Issues. The fee was $1000 for a one-hour phone consultation (with various e-mails sent to us) and a one hour in-office consultation with Maddie. The office visit was fine as the psychologist gave Maddie an order with treats before and after each command. However, when we got home all was the same as before and the next day I went back to my vet, told her of our experience, and how upset we were. The vet's tech overheard our conversation and gave us a card for Sit Means Sit, and when I got home I called immediately. Sandy talked to me for quite a while and we arranged a visit two days later. Sandy came to the house and spent over an hour with Maddie and it was decided to do the private lessons rather than the group because of all Maddie's issues. By the 2nd visit we were seeing subtle changes in Maddie's behavior. She still would not go into her crate at night but we moved it into our bedroom. She would go in for a treat or a nap and finally we got her to sleep there at night. At first we closed the gate door, but now it is left open and she can go out in the middle of the night if she wants without having us take her outside. We attend the park classes and she walks off-leash with the other dogs and is pretty good with the strange dogs which usually frighten her. On our daily walks I sometimes drop the leash and let her get 1/2 block or so ahead of me before telling her to sit and stay till I catch up with her. She loves her walks but we sometimes have problems with other dogs. I try to have her sit and stay with the help of the button until they pass by. We would recommend Sandy and Sit Means Sit to anyone who has a new dog as she has been a godsend and good friend whom we can call anytime we have a dog issue.

Breed: Wired-haired Terrier

Owner: Betty & Brian

Dutch


Dutch started his training with Sandy

at just 9 weeks old, it was amazing

how quickly he learned everything. I

think he’s the smartest dog I’ve ever

known. Sandy taught us the basics

and not so basic, sit, lay down, heel,

etc. and my favorite place. With place

I can send him to a rock or object he’s

never been on before from several yards away. He knows so many

tricks now I had to write them all down so I wouldn’t forget them.

The program is great and after Sandy

shows you how to train your dog you

can keep going on your own and

teach him even more things. Having a

well-behaved dog was the goal, now I

have a 6-month-old puppy who is not

only well behaved but can show off

too.

Thanks again Sandy.

Breed: Dutch Shepherd

Owner: Grant

Snoopy


Who says you can't teach old dogs new tricks? Snoopy is a 7 year old Great Dane mix. He is a kind and loving dog, but has shown some obe-dience issues in the past. While he managed to control himself when it came to not getting into the trash, it was the more simple things that we struggled with. Healing, listening when other dogs were around, and getting along with other dominant minded dogs was the worst. Snoop would become almost uncontrol-lable in these situations. It created stress and often kept us from taking Snoopy to places like the local dog park. Since we started in Sit Means Sit, within only a few months of class Snoopy is a whole different dog. More often than not Snoopy is now on his best behavior. He has learned that listening to what he is being told is impor-tant. He pays attention to what we tell him and now even comes immedi-ately on command in a busy dog park. Commands such as the remote sit have become one of our best tools to help control the situation when Snoopy is faced with a tough encounter with another dog. Our boy has grown and changed his thinking and listening skills so much in such a sort time. But it's not all on him, Sit Means Sit has been just as good for my Wife and I. We have learned to communicate together, and work with the dog as a unit. We are now on the same page with our techniques and commands. And the homework and prac-tice that we do with Snoopy has really helped to build confidence and comfort with our dog and his behavior. As our classes progress I look forward to seeing the full potential that this old dog has. With the help of Sit Means Sit, we have learned many tools to help not only keep a obedient dog, but also a happy dog!

Breed: Great Dane Mix

Owner: Timothy & Nicole

Maevie


Maevie and I became part of the training program in the summer of 2012. We mostly decided to do training due to the negative pre-judgments that many people have about pitbulls. We wanted to let them see and learn that pitbulls are like other breeds, good or bad depending on their owners and their training. Maevie is a lover of people, so much in fact that she just wants to jump on them and give “pibble” kisses. I didn’t want people to see her as threatening or give them a chance to pre-judge her. Another reason we wanted to train was because of her aggressive behavior towards other dogs. This was not the main reason, as aggression is not always a learned behavior but I though it couldn’t hurt. Since being in class she has made friends with all of her other companions in the class and has not had one incident. She even tolerated a St. Bernard sitting on her and once knocking her off her “place” but she just got back on her place board, right next to Nitro, without a second glance or attitude. At first we hesitated going to group class, but everything came together in group proving that group class is essential to the training. She has done an amazing job and she really enjoys the classes. Sandy has been awesome, taking us to multiple dog parks and other field trips to encounter all types of distractions and on some occasions other dogs, like Home Depot, Lowes and McGuckins. Maevie and I have had an amazing time and are so thrilled to share this with others who can gain the same experiences we have had. This training provides you with endless opportunity. You can get as little or as much as you want out of it all from the same training. The best thing about Sit Means Sit training is the bond you will create with your 4-legged companion.

Breed: Pitbull

Owner: Megan

Trixie


He is purebred. She was the runt of the litter and after all of her litter-mates were all purchased she was eventually sold to a pet store. She was purchased from the pet store by a couple who had a 10-year-old boy and another senior dog in the house already. After 6 weeks she was surrendered to a rescue for shelter. The couple said they just didn't have time for a puppy, especially one with Labrador in her. They said she was just too much work. She had been at the rescue for a month and one of the volunteers there had really fallen in love with her and was just about to adopt her to take her home when my son and I found her on the internet. We went to meet her and just fell in love. She's such a lover! We decided to take her home. We almost had to fight the volunteer for her. Likes: to be near people and to be loved-on Pet-Peeves: when she gets kicked off the bed Favorite Toy: blue man, anything squeaky Favorite Treat: rawhide bones, she can eat a large one in 15 minutes Favorite Walk: anywhere she gets to run Best Tricks: hiding small toys inside her mouth and appearing as if she doesn't have any-thing Arrival Story: After being at our house for 4 months Trixie finally let her guard down, and all of her puppy behavior she'd been too scared to exhibit came rushing out. She started knocking the kids down, mouthing people and things, carrying our things out into the yard and tearing them apart (especially diapers uck!), darting for the door and running away, and then finally she started jumping the fence and taking off. She always came back, but not until she was good and ready. Usually 30 minutes later and after pooping in our neighbor's yards. If I chased her she'd just run further. Before she started jumping the fence we had begun researching different training methods. I had no issue with e-collars but the last time I used one with a dog was pre-kids. I was worried my son would be too inclined to try out the collar on himself, our daughter, whatever. Once Trixie started jump-ing the fence I was out of time and I needed something that would keep the dog safe most importantly. So we called Sandy and got her booked. I had a few stern conversations with my son and he's left the collar alone. And my dog is safe and happy now. Trixie has done remarkably well. But we've also worked her. We work with her every day. You simply won't get the results if you only commit to this half-way. But if you commit to putting in the time with your dog, the Sit Means Sit team will help you through any issues you can't work out yourself. It's a great program! Trixie has just graduated to group class and I'm so excited to keep learning.

Breed: Labradoodle

Owner: Haley

Jasper


Jasper was going to be given to a pound

if she was not adopted. I had just put

my 13 yr old Lab down the week prior,

so I figured why get out of the dog

habit ? I took her immediately.

She has been a wonderful addition to

the family. I started training with Sit

Means Sit because she ate my veggie

garden and dug holes in the flower bed.

Jasper now loves to please us and wants to learn more everyday.

She has been excellent with the yard and loves the kids. She recently

passed her AKC Canine Good Citizen Test with flying colors! Jasper is

now starting visits as a member of Therapy Dog International with

Angel.

Breed: Small Lab Mix

Owner: Angel

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