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About OurCharleston, SCDog Training

Sit Means Sit Dog Training provides you with comprehensive obedience training in Charleston, SC 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 Charleston, SC dog trainers are here to make your life easier by teaching positivity and confidence!

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Sit Means Sit Dog Training - Charleston
1727 Pineview Rd
Charleston, SC 29407
(843) 484-7171

Hours

Monday: Closed
Tuesday: 8:30AM – 5:00PM
Wednesday–Saturday: 8:30AM – 7:30PM
Sunday: Closed

Training & Services

At Sit Means Sit, we pride ourselves on offering a diverse range of training methods tailored to meet the unique needs of dogs and their owners. Our professional trainers are skilled in multiple training disciplines. We understand that every dog is different, which is why we take the time to evaluate your specific goals and recommend a training program that best fits you and your dog. Whether you're looking to improve basic obedience, address behavioral issues, or achieve advanced training goals, our team is here to support you with personalized, effective solutions.

Board and Train

Board and Train

If you’re looking for a stress-free dog training program, look no further than our Board & Train option. This program was designed with busy dog owners in mind, since we’re familiar with the difficulties of training a canine while working full-time. This option is also ideal for dog owners who have a trip coming up… Read More

Day Train

Day Train

At Sit Means Sit Charleston, our Day Training program provides a structured, hands-on approach that helps dogs become confident, focused, and well-behaved companions. Each training session is designed to build real-world skills and reinforce positive habits that last long after training ends.  Our trainers use tried-and-true methods that emphasize clear communication, consistency, and positive reinforcement.… Read More

Private Lessons

Private Lessons

For dogs who have completed a Day Train or Board & Train program and attended at least three Group Classes, our Private Lessons are the next step in their training. Whether you choose to do these sessions at our high-quality facility or in the comfort of your home, these one-on-one classes will take your dog’s… Read More

Puppy Training

Puppy Training

The first few months of a puppy’s life are a critical period for learning obedience skills. Since puppies are so formative during this stage, proper dog training is one of the best ways to create good habits that will stick with them for life. Our Puppy Training program uses attention-based training methods to help your… Read More

Group Class

Group Class

Current Clients View our group class calendar by clicking the link below: Group Class Calendar Sit Means Sit Charleston offers Group Classes for pups who have completed our Board & Train or Day Training programs. After mastering the basics, your dog will be ready to learn in a more distracting environment. These classes are an… Read More

Therapy Training

Therapy Training

To work effectively in environments that are often overwhelming and distracting, therapy dogs require specialized training to provide calming and loving support. Canines in these roles often work in stimulating environments such as hospitals, schools, nursing homes, and even disaster zones. Our trainers work with therapy dogs in training to ensure they’re ready to provide… Read More

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

At Sit Means Sit Charleston, our aggression training approach helps ensure your dog builds confidence that lessens their ability to feel threatened in unique settings. We’ll work to learn the triggers of your dog’s aggression and help them learn crucial skills to lessen their anxiety and develop better reactions in potentially stressful situations. Why Aggression… Read More

High Anxiety/Fear

Just like humans, dogs may begin to experience anxiety with confronted with new, unfamiliar situations. They might manifest their fear in a number of ways, such as excessive chewing, biting, trembling, whining, aggression, and even incontinence or elimination problems. These issues can not only cause you stress but also burden your dog with additional anxiety,… Read More

High-Distraction

There are plenty of things that might distract your dog — new people, sights, sounds, and other animals, to name a few. But distractions can also cause certain dogs a lot of stress and anxiety, and your dog might easily get overwhelmed. These reactions might trigger a lot of bad behaviors and become quite difficult… Read More

Off-Leash

Your dog deserves to have the freedom to explore their world, but they need to be trained to do it safely. If you want to ensure your dog still behaves obediently without their leash, then off-leash training may be the solution. Through off-leash training, your dog will gain control over some of their more reactive… Read More

Reactive

Some dogs will barely acknowledge the neighbor’s cat walking through your yard, but others might overreact by barking excessively, lunging, growling, snapping, or startling. Their aggressive reactions to normal, mundane situations might cause you and your dog a lot of stress. Reactive dog training can help canines of almost any disposition avoid intense reactions to… Read More

Socialization

Dogs with good social skills can more appropriately interact with different people, animals and environments. In fact, socialization can often help cut down on aggression, anxiety and other undesirable behaviors in these settings. Without being properly socialized, your dog may display unpleasant behaviors — excessive barking, lunging, growling, trembling, incontinence, etc. — when around new… Read More

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
Salvatore Devivo

Salvatore Devivo Owner

Sal is a passionate person and dog trainer who has dedicated his life to helping pets and their owners. With a personal story of overcoming challenges with his own aggressive canine, he found his calling in the canine instruction industry. Over the past 8 years, he has attended numerous seminars, worked with renowned trainers, and… Read More

Nia Stevens

Nia Stevens VP, Operations/Owner

As a lifelong animal lover, I’ve had the privilege of caring for various pets, from birds to dogs. Working at a pet store was one of my first jobs, and animals have always been a source of therapy for me. When I sought help from Sit Means Sit for my aggressive pit bull, I was… Read More

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Our Reviews

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Darcy graduated!!!! 🎉🥳 Our sweet, timid 1 year old adopted golden Pyrenees is a completely new dog after just 5 full days of boarding/training with Christine! We got her back before Thanksgiving with family and it was a hectic one with kids running around everywhere, jumping around to different houses and not only did she keep her commands, but we were so surprised with the difference in her confidence! She was so scared of a leash, even the sound of the drawer where we kept them made her run off and she would not come to you after. If we ever got her on one it was from carrying her to the car and putting the leash on her while she was in the backseat. We never imagined her being able to do “tricks” Christine taught her (with how much work we thought she needed) but not only did she learn to place, stay, come, sit-she is calmer and less skiddish!! Our first big walk with her was at the Colonial Tree Lighting ceremony and she made it out of the house, down to the park and back effortlessly-like there was never an issue at all! Can’t thank Christine enough and the Sit Means Sit team for the miracle they worked!! Very nice, great customer service and the LOVE they have for your animals 🥹🙏❤️🤗 an investment for sure, but worth every penny!!

- Dannon
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Christine was amazing with our australian shepherd! We had 3 days of training and he is still doing well! They were very attentive to our needs/wants and explained everything perfectly.

- Mary Kate
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