Overheating & Dehydration

Overheating & Dehydration It is officially summer and with that comes heat and humidity. We often walk outside and get hit by the wall of warmth, but let’s imagine for a minute that we are wearing a full-length fur coat. As the temperatures rise, so does the chance that our furry friends can get overheated […]

Spotlight: Geno

Geno is a 1.5 year old Golden Retriever. HIs favorite things: family walks, playing in the years, and cuddling. Training Goals for Geno: Geno had some bad manners his family wanted to correct- digging, nipping, and extreme pulling during walks. Geno loves to run around his big fenced in back year.  In fact, it could take […]

SPOTLIGHT: RAINBOW

  Rainbow is a 7 year old pocket Beagle. She likes: food of any kind, sleeping, playing with her friend Sigma, and rabbits. Rainbow training goals: Placing while other dogs are eating, off leash walking, and coming away from rabbits. My first interactions with Rainbow were as her trainer and owner of a doggy daycare […]

Tips for keeping dogs calm during storms

Recently, our region has been hit hard by large amounts of rainfall and storms including occurrences of grey skies, harsh winds, and fallen trees.  While it is an inconvenience to be without electricity for a period of time, or to have to take an alternative route due to flash flooding, it can be much more […]

Be my Valentine at the Pittsburgh Auto Show

Get ready, car lovers. Sit Means Sit dogs will be seeking hugs and kisses this Valentine’s day weekend at the Pittsburgh International Auto Show! Show hours are: Friday 2/13 10a – 10p | Saturday 2/14 10a – 10p Sunday 2/15 10a – 6p  |  Monday 2/16 10a – 6p

The “Shocking” Truth about Remote Collars

Many people have misconceptions of what a remote training collar feels like and why they are so effective for basic and advanced obedience. Maybe you have heard of tens units or muscle stimulators that physical therapists and chiropractors use to relieve pain. Maybe you have even used one yourself. Well guess what, the electrical stimulation we […]

Partnering with Pittsburgh Paws Pet Resort

Such exciting news to share! We’ve tagged up with Pittsburgh Paws Pet Resort in Sewickley and are now offering group classes there on Wednesday nights from 7p – 8p. Classes are outside in the 9,000 square foot play yard and are weather permitting.

Event Listings

Current clients should consider joining us for the following events – they are all dog friendly and we will have a tent at each of them. Call Lisa (412-345-1748) to let her know you would like to volunteer! If these dates and times overlap with the normal group class schedule the group class will be […]

SPOTLIGHT: Greta

Greta is an 8 year old German Shepherd who loves squeaky toys, balls, kids, traveling, camping and hiking. Her best tricks are “leave it” and jumping through a hula-hoop. Greta is alert in the home and was very distracted on leash walks. Her mom and dad wanted her to have better recall for her safety. She is, sweet […]

Summer Events for the Dogs

Current clients should consider joining us for the following events – they are all dog friendly and we will have a tent at each of them. Call Lisa (412-345-1748) to let her know you would like to volunteer! Saturday May 17th – Sewickley Unleashed – dog walk – http://sewickleyunleashed.org/ Sunday June 1 – Animal Friends’ […]

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