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About OurWauwatosa, WIDog Training

Sit Means Sit Dog Training provides you with comprehensive obedience training in Wauwatosa, WI and the surrounding areas.

We believe in the loving and lasting relationship between owners and their dogs. Our professional dog trainers are equipped with the latest training strategies to best serve you and your dog’s needs. We want you to feel confident and satisfied that your dog is in the best hands possible.

We offer training for all levels and breeds, from minor dog obedience issues to severe hostile behaviors displayed in an aggressive dog. We also offer services for all ages whether you just got a new puppy or have an older dog with bad habits. In order to build a trusting relationship and ensure we are targeting your dog’s specific needs, we make it our goal to become personalized with every dog we train.

Our Wauwatosa, WI dog trainers are here to make your life easier by teaching positivity and confidence!

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Any Age. Any Breed. Any Problem.

We train all dogs, regardless of age, breed, or behavioral issue. Whether you're looking to start your puppy on a path to lifelong success or want to teach your older dog some new tricks, we've got you covered.

Obedience & Behavior Management

We provide individualized one-on-one dog training programs tailored to meet your unique goals and specific needs.

Group Training

Our follow-up group training continues after our one-on-one training programs to ensure you and your dog continue to achieve your training goals.

Training & Services

Board & Train

Are you searching for a training solution that delivers actual results? Look no further than our revolutionary Full Immersion Board & Train program! We understand that finding time to train your canine companion isn’t always a walk in the park. With our Board & Train Program, we take the hassle out of obedience training and… Read More

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Day Train

Our Day Training Program consists of full-day sessions designed to kickstart your dog’s training journey. You’ll start each training day by simply dropping off your furry friend at our facility, where our expert trainers will begin working with them immediately. Throughout the day, we focus on reinforcing obedience skills and facilitating socialization with other dogs.… Read More

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Private Training

Our Private Training Program is tailored to empower pet parents like you to actively participate in their dog’s obedience journey to success. From day one until the completion of training, you’ll be fully involved in your dog’s growth and new skillset development. This hands-on experience enables you to effectively teach your canine companion obedience, socialization,… Read More

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Behavior Modification Training

In addition to our training programs, we can train your dog or pup to overcome specific behaviors and emotions for a happier, healthier dog.

Aggressive

This is perhaps one of the most dangerous and serious types of misbehaviors, which must be corrected as soon as it’s discovered. Dogs who bite or display unwanted aggression are not good housemates, and many people give up, sending the dogs to a high-kill shelter because they are just too dangerous. Because of the bacteria… Read More

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High Anxiety/Fear

Whether it’s a fear of strangers, other dogs, or separation from their owner, it can be incredibly challenging to train an anxious dog. Our trainers will work closely with you and your pup to gradually increase their comfort zone through positive experiences, building your dog’s confidence in a safe and productive way. Signs of Anxiety… Read More

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High-Distraction

Does your dog bolt the second they see a squirrel, person, or another dog across the street? These distractions are unavoidable in the real world, which is why our trainers focus and specialize in high-distraction training. With consistency, we can help direct your dog’s focus to you in any situation when distractions arise.… Read More

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Off-Leash

If you aspire to enjoy the freedom of having your dog off-leash while exploring your favorite trails or during camping adventures, off-leash training could be a perfect fit for you and your furry companion. Off-leash training is distinct from obedience, although skills such as recall are the foundation of off-leash training. Our trainers will begin… Read More

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Reactive

A reactive dog overreacts to normal situations that other dogs would take in stride. They become overstimulated easily and may bark, lunge, and growl at something as simple as another dog or person walking on the other side of the street. Attention to training is extremely important, as reactivity can turn into aggression. The cause… Read More

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Socialization

Socialization with dogs, humans, and other animals is a great way to ensure a well-mannered and confident dog. The best time to socialize is between 10-16 weeks of age, but not all dogs get to experience socialization as a puppy. A lot of rescue dogs enter their new homes without proper socialization, which can put… Read More

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Meet Our

Trainers & Staff

Our certified Sit Means Sit Dog Training staff has extensive experience in resolving dog obedience issues such as:

Jumping
Barking
Leash Pulling
Counter surfing
People aggression
Dog aggression
New Puppy Problems
Housebreaking
Basic Commands
High Energy
Anxiety
And More!

Learn more about our team or jump start your training by scheduling a free evaluation today!

Meet the Team

Matt Meitner OWNER & HEAD TRAINER

Matt’s story is similar to so many others: He adopted a shepherd-lab rescue as a family dog but soon realized she was going to be more than he could handle alone. Bella showed signs of separation anxiety and dog aggression. In January of 2012, he reached out to Jason Loomis with Sit Means Sit-Milwaukee for… Read More

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Olivia Meitner Owner / Office Manager

Olivia was born and raised in Augusta, GA and moved to Wisconsin in 2005. She was a quick believer in Sit Means Sit, in 2012, when she was able to go for walks with her dog, Bella, along with a double stroller and 2 children walking, after only 2 weeks! When she is not busy… Read More

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I am a veterinarian who came to Matt and Sit Means Sit with a very sweet but very unruly rescue Pitbull puppy named Bosley. Admittedly, I was in over my head with training, but I wanted to learn and be very involved in the training process. Through a lot of time, hard work and patience, Matt has helped me develop Bosley into an incrediblely well behaved boy – I commonly get strangers asking who I worked with for training! Matt’s training has also helped strengthen the bond between myself and my loveable little pup, I am incredibly grateful to their team. I recommend Matt and Sit Means Sit to any of my friends and clients!

- Meghan G.

Matt is a really excellent trainer. He not only trains your dog, but he also trains you to be a better dog handler.

When we first adopted Willie, a pit bull mix with a choppy backstory, we were told that he was great with other dogs. We found out within the first couple days of having him that ‘great’ was not the case. Willie was extremely dog reactive – he’d fixate on other dogs and growl like there was no tomorrow. It got to the point where I was scared to walk him because of how he reacted to other dogs. I started to wonder why he was like this, if it was because of his time in the high kill shelter in Alabama, if it was because he was beaten by one of his fosters, or even if it was me and if I wasn’t the right owner for him.

I started to realize that I needed to stop fixating on why he was like that – I just needed to help him. It wasn’t fair to him to be cooped up because I was afraid to take him outside. I started looking at trainers and quickly got discouraged because many facilities wouldn’t work with aggressive dogs.

And then I found Matt. At our consultation, Willie went berserk when he saw Kane, but that didn’t stop Matt from working with us. We started our private lessons in July and began taking Willie to group lessons in November.

It’s February. I can sit Willie next to another dog without getting nervous. He can focus on me instead of fixating on other dogs. Matt very well may have saved Willie’s life. And not only that, but he gave me the confidence that I needed to work with my dog. For this, Matt, I thank you from the bottom of my heart.

- Lindsey S.

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