Free Evaluation — $0/session
A no-cost initial meeting to assess the dog's temperament and the owner's goals before recommending a training program.
Best for: New prospective clients deciding which program fits their dog.
Focus: Basic obedience
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Sit Means Sit Bakersfield
Sit Means Sit Bakersfield is a dog training business in Bakersfield, California offering Private Lessons, Group Classes, and Board and Train, with published programs from $75.
Bakersfield • CA • 4.8 ★ (22 Google reviews)
Last verified: Aug 14, 2026
Transparency Score
76 / 100
Moderately transparent
How clearly this listing publishes the details owners need. See our methodology.
- Price transparency
- 67%
- Method transparency
- 100%
- Program clarity
- 62%
About this program
What they say about themselves
Sit Means Sit Bakersfield is a franchise location of a national chain that, according to their website, has operated since 1998. Their training philosophy centers on what they call "freedom through obedience"—the idea that structure and clear communication give dogs the confidence to be reliable off-leash in various environments.
The business describes remote training collars (e-collars) as a core tool in their approach. Their site frames these devices as precision communication tools using TENS-based static stimulation, with over 100 levels of adjustment. They state that collar introduction happens first in private settings before being used in public environments.
Their Bakersfield location offers private lessons, group classes, board-and-train programs, and consultations. According to their website, they work with dogs of any breed, age, or temperament on issues including aggression, anxiety, reactivity, and off-leash control. They describe a hybrid approach that combines one-on-one sessions—conducted in homes, parks, or other real-world settings—with group classes designed to test obedience around distractions. The site claims their trainers have experience handling difficult behavioral cases, though specific trainer credentials or backgrounds are not detailed in the available content.
Getting started
Consultations and evaluations before you commit to a program.
What does Sit Means Sit Bakersfield charge for board and train?
Private lessons, group classes, and board-and-train programs are available through Sit Means Sit Bakersfield. Private sessions address basic obedience, leash reactivity, and aggression. Group training runs four weeks and covers socialization alongside foundational skills, while the board-and-train program focuses on obedience, off-leash recall, and aggression cases.
Private lessons run $75 to $200 per session, and group courses cost $100 to $300 for the four-week program. Board-and-train pricing isn't published on the site.
Board and Train
Board and Train
An immersive program where trainers handle initial obedience foundation work full-time before returning the dog to the owner. Uses remote collar conditioning as part of building off-leash reliability.
The dog stays with trainers full-time while foundational obedience and collar conditioning is established before handoff to the owner.
Best for: Owners wanting the fastest, most hands-off path to a trained dog, including cases involving aggression.
Focus: Basic obedience, Recall & off-leash, Aggression
| Program | Price | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| Board and Train | Not published | — |
Private Lessons
Private Lessons — $75 per session
One-on-one sessions with a trainer that address specific goals, challenges, and behaviors, customized to the dog's temperament and learning style. Sessions can take place at home, in a park, or other real-world settings to work through distractions.
A trainer works one-on-one with the owner and dog in flexible locations including home or a local park.
Best for: Owners who want to be actively involved in every step of their dog's training.
Focus: Basic obedience, Leash reactivity, Aggression
| Program | Price | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| Private Lessons | $75–$200 per session | — |
Group Classes
Group Training — $100 per program
A course that introduces real-world distractions like other dogs and people so the dog learns to remain focused on the owner rather than the environment. Emphasizes structured neutrality rather than free play socialization.
Dogs attend group sessions in busier environments with other dogs and people present.
Best for: Dogs that already know basic commands but need to prove reliability around distractions.
Focus: Basic obedience, Socialization, Leash reactivity
Duration: 4 weeks
| Program | Price | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| Group Training | $100–$300 per program | 4 weeks |
What training methods does Sit Means Sit Bakersfield use?
The program explicitly identifies as balanced training, meaning they use both rewards and corrections. They accept dogs with aggression histories.
Method: Balanced
Combines rewards with corrections, which may include tools such as prong collars or e-collars.
How do we verify Sit Means Sit Bakersfield?
Certifications: Not specified on their website
Verification still pending or not yet requested. See our methodology for what verification does and does not mean.
Trust & facility details
Twenty-eight years in business is the main credential listed. Insurance, certifications, facility details, and guarantee terms don't appear on the site.
Facility: not specified on their website.
Owner visits: not specified on their website.
Video updates: not specified on their website.
Overnight staffing: not specified on their website.
Insurance: not specified on their website.
Guarantee: not specified on their website.
Waitlist: not specified on their website.
Dogs per trainer: not specified on their website.
Booking: Contact form
How does Sit Means Sit Bakersfield compare in Bakersfield?
Price: Sit Means Sit Bakersfield does not publish board & train pricing. Across Bakersfield, 5 programs publish prices from about $85 to $2,060.
Reviews: Sit Means Sit Bakersfield shows 4.8★ from 22 Google reviews among 2 published Bakersfield programs.
Transparency: This listing scores 76 out of 100 (price 67%, program clarity 62%). Certification disclosure is still sparse in this city.
What to ask Sit Means Sit Bakersfield
- Ask which certifications their trainers hold and who issued them.
- Ask for proof of liability insurance.
- Ask how many dogs each trainer handles at once.
- Ask whether you can visit during the program.
- Ask if anyone is on-site overnight.
Location & hours
The Rosedale Highway address is a suite location, suggesting a commercial space rather than a standalone facility. Parking and accessibility details aren't published.
4066 Rosedale Hwy Suite 300, Bakersfield, CA
Friday: 8AM-8PM
Monday: 8AM-8PM
Sunday: 8AM-6:30PM
Tuesday: 8AM-8PM
Saturday: 8AM-6:30PM
Thursday: 8AM-8PM
Wednesday: 8AM-8PM
Contact / request a quote
Reach out directly or send a quote request through Sit Means Sit Bakersfield.
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