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NEIL COHEN

CEO & Co-Owner

Neil Cohen is the CEO and co-owner of Sit Means Sit Dog Training of Westchester and a certified professional dog trainer serving dog owners throughout Westchester County, NY, Fairfield County, CT, and the surrounding area from the company's Valhalla training facility. He co-owns and leads the business alongside his wife, Jamie Carnevale, the company's Director of Operations and Co-Owner.

After first coming to Sit Means Sit Dog Training as a dog owner looking for help with a challenging pet, Neil transitioned from a marketing career into professional dog training and now works hands-on with dogs of all ages, breeds, and behavioral backgrounds.

Neil is also a certified evaluator for the AKC Canine Good Citizen test and the K-9 Caring Angels A.C.E. certification test, leads one of the region's largest therapy dog teams, and is the handler of Pepper the Bat Dog.

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What owners say about Neil

“I had previously met with a behavioral trainer and a traditional trainer closer to me (Rockland Co.) but neither one of them GOT my dog or his issues. … assured me that we could work on the issues without changing his personality or creating a robot dog. … I wouldn’t hesitate to recommend Neil to anybody looking for a trainer, even if they have been let down by trainers before.”

Rae C.Google review

“His anxiety led him to bite someone and honestly we were afraid of what that meant. Walking into our meeting Toji was trembling and growling at everything and everyone. Neil took us immediately and showed us complete and utter compassion. … You guys have changed our lives. Our world was upside down when we’d come to you and we will forever be grateful for all the ways you’ve helped keep our family together.”

Melissa R.Google review

“I had multiple physicians tell me to rehome Delilah, our now 3 year old Beagle for fear that she would hurt me- she was called “aggressive” she did bite my partner and myself if she didn’t want to do something … With that first call, was the sense that he could help us, that we could be ok and have a family together. And that’s what has happened.”

Diane L.Google review

“He was very insecure, Anxious and not friendly to any other dogs or people. Previously I brought Prince to a few other trianers but didn’t really see any improvement. … He was telling me the way and whys my dogs behavior was within the first hour of my dogs first lesson! Six weeks later my Prince is the envey of the block”

Anthony D.Google review

“Neil not only has the expertise to train your dog, but more importantly the patience and knowledge to train YOU. … After spending quite a bit of money elsewhere, I wish I had started with SMS!”

Danielle K.Google review

“When I first spoke with Neil, I asked him if he really thought I would see a difference in 8 weeks, and he told me I'd see a difference after one day of training. And he wasn't wrong. … several neighbors have commented on how well-behaved Levi is.”

Andrea S.Google review

Results vary by dog. Aggression is managed through training and ongoing owner work, not cured.

Jo from Stamford and her Jack Russell, Roscoe, share how Sit Means Sit helped keep their family together.