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10 Questions to Ask at Your Dog Training Consultation
A consultation is an audition — for both of you. Walk in prepared and you'll know within 20 minutes whether this trainer is worth your time and money.
By Neil CohenRead More ›
Expert advice from the trainers at Sit Means Sit Dog Training of Westchester — serving Westchester County NY and Fairfield County CT.
A consultation is an audition — for both of you. Walk in prepared and you'll know within 20 minutes whether this trainer is worth your time and money.
Most dog training programs are designed around what's easy to deliver, not what produces lasting results. Here's what a genuinely complete program looks like.
Aggression doesn't plateau. It escalates. Here's how to respond before the next incident is the last one.
The socialization window for puppies closes faster than most owners realize. For French Bulldogs — a breed prone to anxiety and sensitivity — what happens in the first 16 weeks shapes behavior for years. Here’s a week-by-week guide.
French Bulldogs have a reputation for stubbornness. The real answer is more nuanced: they’re highly trainable under the right conditions and reliably resistant under the wrong ones. Here’s how to tell the difference.
French Bulldogs are bred to be companions, and that bond is part of what makes them so lovable. It’s also why separation anxiety is one of the most common issues Frenchie owners face. Here’s what actually helps — and what makes it worse.
French Bulldogs are affectionate and people-focused, which works in your favor when housetraining — but their stubborn streak and compact builds require a consistent, structured approach. Here’s what actually works.
About a third of the dogs we work with are rescues. Standard training advice designed for dogs raised from birth in consistent homes often doesn't apply to them. Here's what does.
The first month sets patterns your dog will carry for years. Most people skip the most important ones.
Over 10 years working with dogs across Westchester and Fairfield County, the same patterns show up in nearly every consultation. Here's what to watch for.
Before you compare prices, compare what you're actually getting. The math usually surprises people.
The conversation around e-collars has a lot of noise. Here's what the evidence and 10+ years of hands-on experience actually show.
Most owners wait six months too long. Here's how to know when the window is closing on easy intervention.
Not all credentials are equal. Here's how to sort the pros from the people who watched a few YouTube videos and bought a leash.
A dog that sits for a treat in the kitchen isn't trained. A dog that comes when called in a park, the first time, most of the time — that takes longer. Here's what honest training timelines actually look like.
An honest breakdown of what the Sit Means Sit Dog Training of Westchester Dream Dog Program includes, how day training compares to board-and-train, and who the $3,950 program is — and isn't — right for.
Searching 'dog training near me' returns the closest trainer — not the best one. Within 10 miles of any Westchester location you'll find 15–30 trainers using outdated methods. Here are 5 questions that actually matter.
Professional dog training in Westchester County ranges from $150 per session for basic private lessons to $3,950 for a comprehensive day-training program with lifetime support. Here's exactly what you get at each price point.
“The team at Sit Means Sit gave me back my life, my dogs, and my sanity. … Pulling on leash, barking constantly, reactivity to other dogs/animals, screaming, you name it. … I no longer have overwhelming anxiety when leaving my apartment to walk them and wonder what horrible thing will happen next.”
“Trying to walk her was always a nightmare, she would pull, scream at the other dogs and lunge towards them ( very embarrassing). … They were great, very patient with me and answered all of my questions, they didn't pressure me to enroll her. … I can walk her!! She's no longer reactive towards other dogs during our walks”
“Neil, Sam, and Dana are outstanding dog trainers, but more importantly exceptional people trainers. … When we first started the program Oakley was high energy/anxiety, a leash puller, barker, and would not respond to come without a reward. However, by week 8 Oakley follows commands off leash, is pleasant to walk and run with, and listens without fail.”
“Our main issue was Carl pulling on our walks as well as lunging for bunnies and cats and reacting to a couple of the neighborhood dogs. … After our his first couple of training sessions, Carl was so much easier to walk and it has turned into a fun activity versus a very stressful one. … If I had known how transformative the training would be, I would have started much earlier!”