Sit N Stay Dog Academy

Kayla Wolman · 5★ · 2025-08-09

I highly recommend Sit n Stay Dog Academy if you’re looking for a confident and obedient dog. They also provide convenient boarding, daycare and grooming services, all of which I recommend too!\n\nWe took our standard poodle puppy, Lulu, for an assessment as we aspired for her to be a service dog, but she was exhibiting stubbornness, anxiety, and dependency on me, as a young puppy (traits that would never qualify as a service dog).\n\nClarke explained why she was behaving like that and what they could do for us — he also told me something that I hadn’t appreciated — the work with the dog is actually the easy part, it’s the training of the human that is the hard and time consuming part!\n\nAs I have a nurturing personality, it was hard to have my puppy in boarding for 3 weeks, but it was the best decision I ever made. When we visited Lulu, she was prancing with confidence and oozing obedience. She was also the exact same goofy, sweet and loving dog that she had always been — just better behaved!\n\nAfter a few classes while she was boarding, we brought home an immaculately confident and beautifully groomed puppy (highly recommend their grooming services too).\n\nClarke came for a home visit shortly after we brought her back, and helped us establish the right routine at home for Lulu (Standard Poodles are highly intelligent, so believe me when I say she tried to go back to her ‘old ways’ when she was in her old environment).\n\nWe were encouraged to attend the multiple class options they offer per week and although Lulu is only 6 months old, she is always complimented on how well behaved and confident she is.\n\nWhilst I’d say that their training with Lulu was complete within a few weeks, the team is super patient with their weekly training of ME.\n\nWhat I love about the program is that their package includes unlimited group classes and home visits (and even redoing the boarding training if needed). This allows me to ensure I am held accountable for Lulu’s obedience and confidence, and can always call or text if I need advice on anything regarding Lulu’s behaviour.

Francisco Diaz · 5★ · 2025-08-15

Sit and Stay Dog Academy is the best of the best. I’ve known them for over a decade, and they’ve trained my dogs in the past—never once have they disappointed. This is a top-notch operation with countless years of experience. They’re disciplined, dedicated, and take training seriously. It’s all or nothing, and nothing gets overlooked—that’s what sets these dogs up for real success.\n\nWhile no dog is perfect and anything can happen, they give you and your dog the tools to succeed like no one else can. Alexis is one of the best trainers I’ve ever met—not just because she’s amazing at what she does, but because she genuinely loves animals in a way that’s rare to see. If you want the best, this is where you go.

Roxanne Chavez · 5★ · 2026-02-21

Truely a family business. Not just the staff are family i feel as a customer we (me my husband and our fur baby) are completely considered family. Not only do they know your dogs name, they stive to know thier personality and focus their training based on that and you dogs needs. I have never felt so at home and save leaving our boy in thier care. He is a challenge and the accepted him and have proven thier skills with him all while being compassionate and patient with us. Highly recommended.

Ashley Ashton · 5★ · 2025-08-03

I cannot say enough good things about this training academy. Clarke in one of the most knowledgeable and patient men I have ever had the pleasure of meeting and getting to know. From the moment I walked into sit n stay for my dogs evaluation I was made to feel like family.\nI was so nervous and was met with nothing but compassion and empathy, by everyone but especially Lexi and Shalli.\n\nNow this is not a quick fix, and they set VERY clear expectations of their intentions and what needed to happen on my end at home from day 1. They gave me lists of things I needed to prepare.\n\nWeekly at our visits they were patient in teaching us how to manage his training at home and thoroughly explained the process and why they were doing certain things.\n\nYour dogs training starts when you take them home. This is a commitment and you can tell that it was very intentionally designed that way. When I arrived at pick up I was handed a packet of everything I needed to remember. I was given the schedule for my next private session and group classes.\n\nWhen I tell you that this place cares so much about your happiness and your dogs happiness , I mean it from the bottom of my heart. I could go on and on but I will leave it at this,\nI am so glad I made the decision to become part of sit n stays family.

Robert Cole · 5★ · 2025-12-21

It’s our second day back after the board and train program with my puppy Pepper and let me just say, I cannot thank Sit N Stay enough! He is a brand new pup. Pepper ended up staying a bit longer than we thought but I think that shows the care Sit N Stay had for him. They knew when he was ready and more importantly, when I was ready. Learning the commands and attitude as a dog owner is just as important as the dog learning their commands. It may seem rigid at times but I can confidently say the behavior they have instilled in him reminded us why we are so excited and thankful to have our pup in our lives. You will work with Sit N Stay for a long time and that’s a blessing because I know going to weekly sessions after the take home period is going to help us stay on track. All the trainers are great and knowledgeable. But our trainer at the end of his program, Danielle, was so helpful and guided me and my mom on the dos and don’ts of our new routine with him. She is AMAZING. This service is worth every penny but make sure you put in the work just as much as your dog or else you will not have the same experience. Follow their guidelines, practice with your dog, and Sit N Stay will instill a foundation in your dog that will change your life!