Celebrating 10 Years!
Did you know that approximately 65% of small businesses fail within the first 10 years they are open?! That’s crazy. Only 25% of small businesses make it to 15 years or more. We aren’t going anywhere! We just celebrated our 10 year benchmark and are still learning, growing, improving, and loving every dog that comes […]
5 Things to Consider Before Buying Your Dog a Sweater or Coat
Dog clothes. It seems these days that you can dress your dog to fit any occasion. This sparks a question though, do dogs really need to wear clothes? I mean, they have lots of fur covering their entire body, right? Surely they are warm enough on their own. The answer can be a little […]
I want a puppy for Christmas!
It’s the phrase most parents and possibly spouses dread to hear, “Can I have a puppy for Christmas?” And who wouldn’t LOVE to find a cute, fuzzy, soft, adorable puppy under the Christmas tree? If you’re a dog person, I think we all had a puppy on our Christmas wish list at some point […]
Holiday Food Guide for Dogs
Well, we’ve made it to the last part of this crazy year. The holiday season is officially upon us, and before you know it, the wonderful smells that accompany this time of year will be gracing our nostrils. Consequently, they also will be gracing the nostrils of our furry family members. Yep, our […]
Private lessons vs. “Immersion Programs” for Adult dogs
Our team gets lots of phone calls asking for in-home lessons. In theory these are great. It’s private instruction at your home, tailored to your needs, your dog’s behaviors and in your normal environment. So, why aren’t private lessons a good place to start for many people? First, if I shadowed you at your job […]
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 […]
“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 […]