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About Our Reactive Dog Training

Reactive behavior can make everyday activities stressful for both dogs and their owners. Whether your dog barks, lunges, growls, or becomes overly anxious around people, dogs, or unfamiliar environments, our trainers are here to help build calmer and more controlled behavior.

At Sit Means Sit Wilmington, we create customized training plans designed to improve your dog’s confidence, focus, and responsiveness in triggering situations. Through structured exposure and obedience training, we help dogs learn how to remain calmer and make better decisions in real-world environments.

Our reactive dog training can help with:

  • Barking and lunging on walks
  • Overreacting to other dogs or strangers
  • Anxiety in public settings
  • Difficulty staying calm around distractions
  • Poor leash manners and loss of focus

With consistent training and clear communication, your dog can develop better impulse control and become more confident in everyday situations.

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Dogs

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.

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!

Shawn Rause

Shawn Rause Owner/Head Trainer

My dog training journey began when I adopted my first dog, Airlie, while in college at UNCW. Having grown up with dogs, I expected that training would come easily to me, but quickly found myself researching and learning each day. After school I ended up in the corporate world working for a software company, but… Read More

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Shawn came highly recommended to us but unfortunately we live too far away to get direct training. We did however, have the opportunity to get a consultation from Shawn on some social issues our dogs were having. Shawn was professional, kind, is extremely knowledgeable, and his techniques work. I highly recommend him and only wish we lived a little closer to get some more direct training for our dogs! 10/10 would recommend.

- Leah P.
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Shawn is an incredible person and an excellent trainer! His own two dogs show the immense value that his training has, and beyond that his character and personality speak volumes about the level of care your dog will receive. Give him a shot and you will see as well!

- Jesse R.
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