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[…] When we first started training I thought we were doomed but both of our dogs behavior has changed so much and it is so much easier to walk them on a leash now and do basic activities with them thanks to Jorge!
Lauren Alecca
Jacksonville, FL
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We hired Sit Happens to help with our rescue dog’s anxiety and reactivity issues. Our trainer was patient, knowledgeable, and really took the time to understand Bailey’s triggers. Within a few weeks, we saw a huge improvement. She’s now much calmer on walks and around other dogs. Highly recommend!“
David Reynolds
Jacksonville, FL
Best decision we made for our puppy! The in-home training was so convenient and our trainer taught us just as much as he taught our dog. Max now has great leash manners and actually listens when we call him. Worth every penny.“
Sophia Martinez
Fleming Island, FL
I was skeptical about private training at first, but the results speak for themselves. Our trainer helped us tackle jumping, counter-surfing, and basic obedience. What I appreciated most was how they involved our whole family in the process. Our dog is happier and so are we!“
Daniel Cooper
Neptune Beach, FL
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TechViewer100
2 months ago
Our trainer, Kendra, of Sit Happens, showed us what it takes to be a great dog owner. She was always professional, punctual, and reasonable. She is a calm dog trainer who knows exactly what she’s doing and who knows how to convey that to dog owners (us). She practices behavioral modification techniques which are positive and negative influences that determine behavior. It worked very well for our dog without the use of boarding or a shock collar. She came to our home and walked us through each step while checking in with us during each week, as needed. We interviewed several other training companies, and we’re very happy we chose Sit Happens! Thank you Kendra!!
carrie fernandez
2 months ago
We honestly cannot say enough good things about Sit Happens, and especially our trainer, James.
When we started training Boris, we were dealing with a lot of separation anxiety, kennel struggles, barking, destruction, and just a very big, strong-willed dog with a LOT of personality. There were definitely times Joe and I felt overwhelmed and weren’t sure what we were doing.
James changed that for us.
What I love most is that James didn’t just train Boris, he trained us. He taught us how to understand Boris, communicate with him, and handle the hard moments instead of just getting frustrated by them. He gave us the tools and confidence to keep working with Boris even when he wasn’t there.
Boris has come SO far, and honestly, seeing the difference in him and in our relationship with him makes me emotional. We are so proud of our boy, and we know James played a huge part in getting him where he is today.
James truly cared about Boris and about helping Joe and me become better dog parents. We are incredibly grateful for his patience, guidance, and belief in our crazy boy.
If you’re thinking about training your dog, I highly recommend Sit Happens. They didn’t just help us train our dog, they helped us understand him. And that has made all the difference.
Thank you, James, for everything you’ve done for our family.
When we started training Boris, we were dealing with a lot of separation anxiety, kennel struggles, barking, destruction, and just a very big, strong-willed dog with a LOT of personality. There were definitely times Joe and I felt overwhelmed and weren’t sure what we were doing.
James changed that for us.
What I love most is that James didn’t just train Boris, he trained us. He taught us how to understand Boris, communicate with him, and handle the hard moments instead of just getting frustrated by them. He gave us the tools and confidence to keep working with Boris even when he wasn’t there.
Boris has come SO far, and honestly, seeing the difference in him and in our relationship with him makes me emotional. We are so proud of our boy, and we know James played a huge part in getting him where he is today.
James truly cared about Boris and about helping Joe and me become better dog parents. We are incredibly grateful for his patience, guidance, and belief in our crazy boy.
If you’re thinking about training your dog, I highly recommend Sit Happens. They didn’t just help us train our dog, they helped us understand him. And that has made all the difference.
Thank you, James, for everything you’ve done for our family.
Jordi Garcia
3 months ago
Signed up for 7 sessions for our Golden Retriever and trained with James. Best decision we made. We have a completely different dog now. He's great at everything. He's calm in the house and has a "place", the doorbell is no longer an issue, and he no longer runs out the door if it is left open. Best of all, we can walk without a leash in the neighborhood or on the beach and it's a game changer. In less than 2 months, we went from pulling on the leash, jumping on guests, and no "recall", to being able to walk outside without a leash. We highly recommend James and the Sit Happens team with your dog. It's worth it in every aspect. Words cannot describe how happy we are with the outcome of our dog's training. Highly recommend to anyone looking into training for their dog. James is a fantastic trainer. He's patient, easy to work with, funny, and best of all, made training our dog FUN.
courtney “cmathis8963” mathis
3 months ago
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Samuel at Sit Happens was absolutely amazing to work with. He is an excellent teacher who takes the time to explain everything clearly and in a way that is easy to understand. He didn't just show us what to do—he helped us understand why the techniques work, which made a huge difference in our confidence and success.
His patience was incredible, both with us and with our dogs. No matter how many questions we had, Samuel always took the time to answer them thoroughly and make sure we felt comfortable moving forward. He created a positive, supportive learning environment and never made us feel rushed or overwhelmed.
One of the highlights of our training was our final lesson at the oceanfront. With all the distractions of people, dogs, bikes, and activity around us, George did amazingly well. Seeing him remain focused and responsive in such a challenging environment really showed how effective Samuel's training methods are and how much progress George had made.
The progress we saw throughout the program was impressive, and we left each session feeling more confident and better equipped to continue training on our own. Samuel is knowledgeable, professional, and genuinely cares about helping dogs and their owners succeed.
If you're looking for a trainer who is patient, skilled, and truly invested in helping you build a better relationship with your dog, I highly recommend Samuel and Sit Happens. Thank you, Samuel, for helping George and our family achieve such great results!
Samuel at Sit Happens was absolutely amazing to work with. He is an excellent teacher who takes the time to explain everything clearly and in a way that is easy to understand. He didn't just show us what to do—he helped us understand why the techniques work, which made a huge difference in our confidence and success.
His patience was incredible, both with us and with our dogs. No matter how many questions we had, Samuel always took the time to answer them thoroughly and make sure we felt comfortable moving forward. He created a positive, supportive learning environment and never made us feel rushed or overwhelmed.
One of the highlights of our training was our final lesson at the oceanfront. With all the distractions of people, dogs, bikes, and activity around us, George did amazingly well. Seeing him remain focused and responsive in such a challenging environment really showed how effective Samuel's training methods are and how much progress George had made.
The progress we saw throughout the program was impressive, and we left each session feeling more confident and better equipped to continue training on our own. Samuel is knowledgeable, professional, and genuinely cares about helping dogs and their owners succeed.
If you're looking for a trainer who is patient, skilled, and truly invested in helping you build a better relationship with your dog, I highly recommend Samuel and Sit Happens. Thank you, Samuel, for helping George and our family achieve such great results!
Dawn Armstrong
4 months ago
Look mom No leash! and I know my "Place" This would not have been possible if Samuel would not have come and trained you to help me! (Chester's words) Thanks Samuel and Sit Happens!
I am so happy that I called Sit Happens. Alex came to my house and explained how the company works and assigned Samuel as our trainer. I thank God for that! Samuel came and We could see the difference after the first visit. He showed me how to work with Chester as he is a little bit a reactive/fearful dog and likes to be vocal. Being as big as he will get (he is 10 months here) he needs to be well trained and have "manners" After the sessions we did the home work and even now every day we do some training. He can now be with me in the front yard on his place as I am working in the flower beds. This way he is part of the family and neighborhood safely. Samuel was always on time, polite, professional, and would listen if I was struggling with an aspect of training. He would give good training tips and he worked with Chester also. Soon Chester wouldn't bark at him anymore :). Thanks Samuel and Sit Happens. We couldn't have done it with out you!
I am so happy that I called Sit Happens. Alex came to my house and explained how the company works and assigned Samuel as our trainer. I thank God for that! Samuel came and We could see the difference after the first visit. He showed me how to work with Chester as he is a little bit a reactive/fearful dog and likes to be vocal. Being as big as he will get (he is 10 months here) he needs to be well trained and have "manners" After the sessions we did the home work and even now every day we do some training. He can now be with me in the front yard on his place as I am working in the flower beds. This way he is part of the family and neighborhood safely. Samuel was always on time, polite, professional, and would listen if I was struggling with an aspect of training. He would give good training tips and he worked with Chester also. Soon Chester wouldn't bark at him anymore :). Thanks Samuel and Sit Happens. We couldn't have done it with out you!
Joanna
11 months ago
We loved our experience with Sit Happens! They don’t just train your dog, but they train you as the owner on how to best connect and understand your dog’s behavior. Alex was great during the consult process and our pup, Piper, loved having Seanna train with her each week. The knowledge gained will continue to help us and our puppy thrive for years to come! Cannot recommend them enough!
L King
11 months ago
I am very pleased with the training that Seanna provided to my dog Brennie! Brennie is a senior dog and had some limitations that Seanna understood and helped me to work around. I feel so much more confident when walking Brennie in the neighborhood and have even taken her to doggy daycare for extra socialization! She is doing great and I am very proud of her! Thank you Seanna and ‘Sit Happens’!
Toni Sudduth
11 months ago
Very professional. Timely and thorough. We learned a lot with our two problematic dogs. Seanna Richard’s is very knowledgeable through and great with dogs. The program is best up to succeed. Highly recommend Seanna.
lauren alecca
11 months ago
Sit happens dog training is awesome! Jorge is our trainer and he has been so patient and diligent every time. He always show up on time and makes sure we get the full session in. He’s open to any questions or needs we have. He’s always giving good recommendations. We have a golden retriever and an Australian shepherd puppy and if you know how crazy they are you understand!! Jorge has never failed to reiterate things for us, show us that we are doing a good job, and making us and our dogs feel comfortable. The pups love him! When we first started training I thought we were doomed but both of our dogs behavior has changed so much and it is so much easier to walk them on a leash now and do basic activities with them thanks to Jorge! We also are walking off leash and without me even having to hold the leashes in my hand, which is a dream come true because 8 weeks ago that would have never happened. We are forever grateful. I highly recommend him and sit happens for your dogs training needs!
Linda White
11 months ago
Samuel and Riley were fantastic. They both made it look easy and my dog, Ripley, took to the training well. Seriously I jokingly (but not) stated they trained us humans (me, my husband and children) to be better dog owners! I highly recommend Sit Happens - you will be very pleased with the patience given and the results received.
Daniel Getman
11 months ago
Had the BEST experience with Sit Happens! Our trainer, Kendra, is AMAZING!! We always loved our pup - but she was such a challenge for us - and now we love our life with our pup! No question we will seek out Kendra again when we bring a new puppy home!
Devon Hughes
11 months ago
Just wrapped up our 7th lesson today, and our dog Rosé is truly a different dog! Kendra has been amazing from the very beginning, so patient, knowledgeable, and supportive! Just a few months ago, we couldn’t even walk Rosé without her pulling or jumping on everyone she saw. Having people over or taking her anywhere felt stressful.
Fast forward to now and we can take her to stores, to the park, or on a daily walk no matter the time of day or who’s around. I no longer have to wait for no one to be outside just to walk her, and I don’t have to stress about distractions. She’s also doing so much better when guests come over and settles much faster each time.
We’re so happy with how far she’s come and beyond thankful for the training and support Kendra has given us. Couldn’t recommend her enough! 😄🐾
Fast forward to now and we can take her to stores, to the park, or on a daily walk no matter the time of day or who’s around. I no longer have to wait for no one to be outside just to walk her, and I don’t have to stress about distractions. She’s also doing so much better when guests come over and settles much faster each time.
We’re so happy with how far she’s come and beyond thankful for the training and support Kendra has given us. Couldn’t recommend her enough! 😄🐾
cbrooks008
11 months ago
We had a great experience with Sit Happens! Our trainer, Samuel, was exactly what we needed — firm yet patient with our stubborn bully breed. He struck the perfect balance between discipline and understanding, and we could tell he genuinely cared about helping our dog succeed.
Samuel also took the time to educate us as owners, explaining not just what to do but why it works. That made all the difference in keeping the training consistent at home. We’ve seen real progress in our dog’s behavior, and we feel much more confident as handlers.
Highly recommend Sit Happens and Samuel for anyone looking for effective, compassionate, and Knowledgeable training!
Samuel also took the time to educate us as owners, explaining not just what to do but why it works. That made all the difference in keeping the training consistent at home. We’ve seen real progress in our dog’s behavior, and we feel much more confident as handlers.
Highly recommend Sit Happens and Samuel for anyone looking for effective, compassionate, and Knowledgeable training!
Teya Clayburne
11 months ago
Kendra is great! Very helpful and knowledgeable. The training was definitely more for me in understanding how my dog responds and to better guide him. I felt like he would not listen at all and after even the first lesson with Kendra, my dog was responding and listening. I highly recommend Sit Happens, as well as Kendra!
Erika Clark
11 months ago
We reached out to Sit Happens when we first got our boxer, Emmy, at just 12 weeks old. She was such a sweet puppy, and with the help of James, she’s grown into the most well-behaved dog. We constantly get compliments on how well she listens and behaves. Emmy goes everywhere with us. She can sit calmly and watch an entire youth baseball game, staying on “place” for six innings!
I highly recommend Sit Happens to anyone with a dog. Their training truly makes a difference!
I highly recommend Sit Happens to anyone with a dog. Their training truly makes a difference!