Brag about your dog here:
Be sure to check out Reviews on Google, Facebook and Yelp! (because we don’t often add them here). If you are a current client that wants to brag about your dog – please email your story to us, along with a photo and we’ll be sure to add it to this page. Things you should […]
Tricks Classes, Anyone?
Monday nights during November and December will be all about tricks. What tricks, you wonder? It will depend a little on your dog…but… Around. Backpack. Bang. Beg. Bounce. Bucket. Circle. Crawl. Fire hydrant. Handstand. Push. Reverse. Roll. Speak. Spin. “Spider”. Spread ’em. Touch. Twist. Under. And MORE. The fine (ok, bold) print: Classes will be […]
Baby, it HOT out there!
It’s summer in the ‘Burgh. That means it can get H-O-T! This should go without saying, but, we’ll say it anyway… Make sure you don’t leave pets or children in parked vehicles with only windows cracked. If you can’t or are unwilling to leave your car runnig with the AC on, if you can’t provide cool […]
New! 8 to 16 Week Old Puppies Socialization Classes!
Did you know that veterinary behaviorists identify the critical socialization period for puppies as 3 – 14 weeks old? That is why Sit Means Sit Pittsburgh offers a socialization class for puppies 8 – 16 weeks of age! Gunner, at 9 weeks, poses on the dog walk. Puppy Training and What Is The Best […]
Downward Dog
Downward Dog It’s not just a Yoga pose anymore. Its a new sitcom on ABC. And Copper, our talented, “houndsome” Bloodhound is in the Pilot episode. Be sure to watch it. It will air on Wednesday, May 17 at 9:30p. If you can’t catch it live, DVR it (is that still a thing?), 0r watch […]
2017 – The year of the Tick?
Pittsburghers, we live in an area of the country with a high tick population and the very mild winters of the last two years mean that they are out early. Last year I pulled one off of myself after a search & rescue practice. I had the dreaded “bullseye” for months – but (thankfully) never […]
“Wanna go for a car ride?”
The weather is supposed to be nice in the ‘Burgh this weekend. Be sure to enjoy it. But DON’T miss the Pittsburgh International Auto Show at the David L. Lawrence Convention Center. Check out 2017 models from all the major car manufacturers, drool over the newest luxury brands like Mercedes, Bentley and BMW, see exotics […]
Dog Reactivity & Energy Management
Finn is making great progress! Compare this video from the one below – he’s quiet, less jumpy, more focused and more relaxed. We were able to work closer to a dog than before, and his barking was nearly non-existent during his third lesson. Stay tuned for more updates!
IT’S ALL ABOUT ATTENTION
“Finn” is a dog-reactive Pit Bull. Before training with Sit Means Sit Pittsburgh he was visually stimulated to the point of no return at distances of up to 50 yards. He had been to several trianers over the last couple of years before coming to us. Nothing helped. This is his second lesson with Sit […]
Tips to Help Prepare Your Dog for a New Baby
This is a huge topic and one that could be an 8 week class, but here are some helpful tips to get you thinking along the correct lines for how much your life is going to change for your dog when you have a baby in the house. Let’s start with locations: · Will your dog […]