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About Our Private Lessons Dog Training

Our Private Lessons offer personalized, one-on-one sessions with one of our professional dog trainers, focused on your dog’s unique needs and goals. During these lessons, you’ll take an active role, learning hands-on techniques from our trainers and applying them directly to your dog. This approach ensures that you’re part of every step in your dog’s progress.

Why Choose Private Lessons?

  • For Dog Lovers: Perfect for those who enjoy working closely with their dog and being involved in the training process.
  • Hands-On Learning: You’ll gain the skills and confidence to train your dog successfully, even after the sessions.
  • Flexible Scheduling: We accommodate your busy lifestyle with evening and weekend appointments.

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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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Going through training with Sit Means Sit was genuinely life changing for my dog and I. She was highly reactive and anxious when we first adopted her. We began our training with the Sit Means Sit location in Cleveland, OH and we’re welcomed to join the Sit Means Sit family here in Wilmington by Shawn. My dog absolutely adores him and loves attending his weekly group classes. They are engaging and Shawn does a wonderful job walking us through how to do the activities. It’s taken time and consistency, but we now have a lovely, friendly, and confident pup thank to Sit Means Sit. It was worth every penny and we will certainly be taking our next dog through Sit Means Sit training with Shawn. We are customers for life!

- Heather W.
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Our lab/retriever mix Phoebe was notorious for counter surfing and had no real boundaries. We finally got fed up and Sit Means Sit really turned it all around for us! Shawn is super knowledgeable and customized all the training to meet Phoebe’s needs. We’ve seen such a vast improvement in only 3 weeks of training and we have months more group classes to go! We’re so glad we went with Sit Means Sit Wilmington!!! Worth every penny 👏🏼

- Rachel E.
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