Sit Happens Dog Trainers
Alex Abreu
Alex is a retired Navy veteran who brings over 12 years of experience as a dog trainer. His journey began with training working dogs in patrol, detection, and obedience, giving him a solid foundation in understanding canine behavior.
Dave Stellato
Dave Stellato is more than just a state-renowned dog trainer and behaviorist— he’s a connector, bringing people and their dogs closer through Sit Happens’ distinctive training system.
Jorge Marban
At Sit Happens, Jorge is committed to helping pet owners build strong, balanced relationships with their dogs. His goal is simple: to make sure every dog and owner enjoys the rewards of a well-trained partnership.
Ken Wille
Ken’s love for dogs started before he could even walk, and it’s been his calling ever since. Born and raised in Chicagoland, he moved to Jacksonville after marrying his best friend in 2011.
Kendra Roop
Kendra has spent the last 5+ years working professionally with dogs and their owners, and it shows in her energetic and passionate approach to training.
Riley Jacobs
Riley’s lifelong love for animals naturally evolved into a passion for helping dogs and their people live better together. She began her journey young, volunteering in shelters and learning under the guidance of an animal behaviorist, experiences that shaped her understanding of canine communication, behavior, and effective, humane training methods.
Samuel Abreu
Samuel Abreu has been working with dogs for as long as he can remember, developing a natural intuition for how they think, communicate, and learn. His passion for canine behavior began early, when he gained hands-on experience working alongside military dogs. These formative years taught him the value of structure, consistency, and trust—principles that continue to shape his training philosophy today.
Seanna Richards
Seanna is a Jacksonville native born and raised. Her love for animals started at a young age having grown up around dogs of all different breeds her entire life! For a majority of her childhood she rode western with horses competitively and as a hobby, specializing in barrel racing.