Chris & Pandora After Passing the TDI Test!
First, I would like to give some background information about me and Pandora. I have never owned a dog before, nor have I ever attempted to train any animal. My wife and I decided to get a large breed dog because we were going to be moving into a bad neighborhood but after getting Pandora we were able to move into a better neighborhood. I had always wanted a German Shepard but had decided that if I were to get a large breed, it must be trained.
Sit Means Sit came out to the house and did a free demo. The trainer explained the collar to us and put it on Pandora to show us her reaction. The stimulation is very mild (not painful) and smooth, something I didn’t expect. We decided to go ahead with the training. The trainer came out to our house about three to five times then we moved into the group class.
Once we got into the group class things just progressed from there. The group classes are very friendly and everyone that was there just wanted all the dogs to succeed. Within about one to two months of going to group class I noticed a huge difference in Pandora. The change was gradual at first then things just clicked for her. It’s almost like the remote lets me speak dog. At about six months of age I was able to put her on her “place” and eat dinner in front of her on the couch without her moving. At approximately eight to ten months of age I had her to the point where she would go to her “place” without command at the sound of the door bell or when she sees me bring a plate of food to the couch.
For me it was a simple decision to get the training. I figured if you love your dog and if you spent money to buy the dog what’s a little more for training which will allow you to enjoy the company of your dog even more. Also a well trained dog is less likely to do things that may lead to a vet bill. This training is for the lifetime of the dog and the collar has a lifetime warranty too. I have known many people who have gone though other training companies. Once training is over and the owner does not continue the training the dog reverts to pre-training. Now the owner must pay another fee to get the dog back to where it was: this is not the case with Sit Means Sit. The fact that you have taken the time to read this shows you care about your dog. What you see in the Sit Means Sit videos can be obtained by the average person who is willing to attend group training and work with their dog 30 to 60 minutes a day. Bottom line is this training works all you have to do it put in a little effort, trust your dog and watch the magic of Sit Means Sit training.
Chris H. and Pandora
Glendale, AZ
Gracie & Shadow
No miracle story here. Just a happy tale about two adopted dogs – one from the pound and the other from a busy young nurse who no longer had time to care for her year-and-a-half old cockapoo. There were no aggression or destructive behavior issues, just a total lack of manners. Now, because of the education and training that Toni and her highly skilled staff have made available to us, both Shadow (a Siberian Husky mix) and Gracie (the cockapoo) promptly and eagerly respond to commands, and my relationship with both dogs has blossomed into a bond that is truly a gift. We are a very happy 3-pack! I must admit also, that I love the compliments I get on how polite and well mannered my dogs are when we’re hiking or just walking around the neighborhood – or when guests come to our home to visit!
-Victoria C.
Scottsdale, AZ
More good news.
I was out in the front yard this morning with Roscoe while I was talking to a repairman. I could see Roscoe’s attention move to something down the street. I looked up to see a cat way down the block. Roscoe took a few steps in the general direction of the cat, then I said “come”. He turned around and came right back to me. He didn’t even tug on his leash and I didn’t even have to press the button on his e-collar. All I had to do was speak the word and he actually obeyed, immediately yet!
Do you know how huge that was for him? In the past he wouldn’t have been able to resist a distraction like a cat. He would have just gone tearing off down the street on his own.
All 3 of the dogs seem to watch me more closely than they use to and to pay attention to my every move and word. Can it be that they’re actually starting to regard me as the pack leader? I’m feeling like we’ve moved to a whole new level of training. I can even walk the pit bull along the fence outside the dog park and he’ll stay right by my side, even though the dogs in the park are running along the inside fence barking like crazy at him. Use to be he’d run over to the fence and bark and act very aggressive.
This is way cool!
Yvonne
Surprise, AZ
Pictured left to right: Bubba, Amy and Tippy having fun at Dog Beach in San Diego, summer 2006.
Thank you Toni for your great work with Tippy and me. Tippy was always a loving boy but you helped turn him into an angel.
When we came to you, Tippy was rowdy and bouncing all over the place. I had no idea how to assert my authority. But within minutes, you helped me get him under control and responding to the remote collar. I have to admit, I was concerned about the remote collar at first. However, after your demo and clear explanation, I understood how it could be an effective and even gentler approach to training than “traditional” methods. With some in-class work and practice on our own, I quickly had Tippy off leash and under control.
I highly recommend Toni and DOG-ON-IT. Their techniques are based on years of specialized and advanced training, and cannot be duplicated.
Accept no imitators! When I get a new canine companion, you can bet that we will be working with Toni again.
Amy
Phoenix, AZ
Tippy passed away in spring of 2007; he will be greatly missed and always remembered as a good boy.
