Group Class

Group Class: The Third Prong of the Dream Training Program

Training Isn't Complete Until You Can Handle the Real World Together

At Sit Means Sit Westchester, we believe real training has three parts — and all three matter. First, we train your dog. Second, we train you. Third — and this is where it all comes together — we put you and your dog in the same environment, side by side, working through real-world distractions together. That's what group class is.

Group class isn't a standalone service you sign up for. It's the final, essential prong of our Dream Training Program — included for life when you enroll in Day Train or Private Lessons. It's where your dog learns to listen to you even when other dogs, people, and distractions are pulling at their attention. And it's where you gain the confidence to handle your dog anywhere.

Why This Stage Is Non-Negotiable

A dog that performs perfectly in a quiet one-on-one setting hasn't truly been trained yet — they've just learned the basics. The real test is whether they can hold a sit-stay while another dog walks by. Whether they come when called at a park, a street corner, or a crowded event. Group class is designed specifically to build that reliability under pressure.

• Practice known commands in a high-distraction environment
• Work alongside other dogs and handlers under trainer supervision
• Build your own handling skills with real-time coaching
• Bridge the gap between training sessions and everyday life

Yours for Life — At No Additional Charge

Once you complete your Day Train or Private Lesson package, group classes are included for the lifetime of your dog. Because we know that maintaining great behavior is an ongoing process, not a one-time event. We want you coming back — and we want your dog continuing to thrive.

Ready to start the Dream Training Program? Call us at (914) 687-5532 or schedule your call with our Training Advisor, Emily, below.