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Sit Means Sit Dog Training San Diego

Sit Means Sit Dog Training San Diego is a dog training business in San Diego, California offering Group Classes, Private Lessons, and Board and Train.

San Diego • CA • 4.9 ★ (95 Google reviews)

Last verified: Sep 6, 2026

Transparency Score

23 / 100

Minimal information

How clearly this listing publishes the details owners need. See our methodology.

Price transparency
25%
Method transparency
0%
Program clarity
48%

About this program

What they say about themselves

Sit Means Sit Dog Training San Diego is a franchise location offering private lessons, group classes, and board-and-train programs. Owner and head trainer Tim McMillan describes his approach through an analogy to parenting—giving dogs clear guidance and structure rather than simply correcting unwanted behavior. The team includes trainer McKayla, who according to the site began working with dogs while studying psychology in college.

Their website emphasizes flexibility in what they'll take on, using the tagline "Any Age. Any Breed. Any Problem." They list behavioral modification services for issues including aggression, anxiety, reactivity, and off-leash control, alongside more foundational work like puppy training and basic obedience. Private lesson clients receive what they describe as a year of unlimited follow-up group classes at no additional cost—a structure that suggests ongoing reinforcement is part of their training model.

The San Diego location offers a free initial evaluation before committing to a program. Group classes are positioned as follow-up sessions after private training rather than standalone options, which may suit owners who want one-on-one attention first. The site content is relatively thin on methodology specifics, so prospective clients may want to ask directly about training techniques during that evaluation.

What does Sit Means Sit Dog Training San Diego charge for board and train?

Puppy training, private one-on-one lessons, group classes, and a day train immersion program make up the offerings at Sit Means Sit Dog Training San Diego. Group classes are available free to clients who complete a training program first, providing ongoing practice and socialization. They also accept dogs with aggression or reactivity issues.

Group classes are listed as free, though only for dogs that have finished a training program. Pricing for private lessons, puppy training, and day train immersion isn't published on the site.

Board and Train

Day Train Immersion

Focus: Basic obedience

Board and Train in San Diego typically runs $188–$742 across 5 programs that do publish pricing. Ask this trainer for a written quote before comparing.

Board and Train pricing at Sit Means Sit Dog Training San Diego in San Diego, CA
ProgramPriceDuration
Day Train ImmersionNot published

Private Lessons

Private One-on-One Lessons

One-on-one sessions are customized to the dog and owner's specific goals, with flexible scheduling and direct feedback from a trainer. Enrollment also includes a year of unlimited follow-up group classes.

The owner and trainer work together in individual sessions tailored to the dog's needs.

Best for: Families wanting to be directly involved in training their dog.

Focus: Basic obedience

Includes: Follow-up sessions

Private Lessons in San Diego typically runs $108–$1,195 across 17 programs that do publish pricing. Ask this trainer for a written quote before comparing.

Private Lessons pricing at Sit Means Sit Dog Training San Diego in San Diego, CA
ProgramPriceDuration
Private One-on-One LessonsNot published

Group Classes

Puppy Training

This program covers foundational puppy skills including potty training, leash control, manners, and socialization with other dogs and people.

Best for: New puppy owners looking to start their dog's training early.

Focus: Puppy training, Socialization, Basic obedience

Group Classes in San Diego typically runs $92–$550 across 27 programs that do publish pricing. Ask this trainer for a written quote before comparing.

Group ClassesFree

Group classes reinforce and maintain skills learned in a prior training program, giving dogs practice in distracting, real-world environments alongside other dogs and owners.

Dogs and owners attend classes together in a group setting to practice skills around distractions.

Best for: Dogs who have completed a prior Sit Means Sit training program, including shy or anxious dogs building confidence.

Focus: Basic obedience, Socialization, Fear & anxiety

Group Classes pricing at Sit Means Sit Dog Training San Diego in San Diego, CA
ProgramPriceDuration
Puppy TrainingNot published
Group ClassesFree

What training methods does Sit Means Sit Dog Training San Diego use?

Questions to ask about training methods

  • Which methods do you use day to day, including any aversive tools?
  • Who works with my dog, and what does a typical training day look like?
  • How do you decide whether my dog is a fit for this program?

Method: Not specified on their website

No training method is mentioned on their website.

How do we verify Sit Means Sit Dog Training San Diego?

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

Insurance, certifications, and guarantee terms don't appear anywhere on the site. Facility details like overnight staffing or owner visit policies aren't addressed either.

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 Dog Training San Diego compare in San Diego?

Price: Sit Means Sit Dog Training San Diego does not publish board & train pricing. Across San Diego, 55 programs publish prices from about $77 to $876.

Reviews: Sit Means Sit Dog Training San Diego shows 4.9★ from 95 Google reviews among 23 published San Diego programs.

Transparency: This listing scores 23 out of 100 (price 25%, program clarity 48%). 7 of 23 San Diego listings show certifications; this business does not list certifications.

What to ask Sit Means Sit Dog Training San Diego

  • 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 which training methods they use and whether aversive tools are part of the program.
  • Ask whether you can visit during the program.

Location & hours

The Carroll Canyon Road address in the 92131 zip code sits in the Mira Mesa area of San Diego. Parking and accessibility details aren't listed.

10035 Carroll Canyon Rd Ste E, San Diego, CA

Friday: 8AM-5PM

Monday: 8AM-5PM

Sunday: Closed

Tuesday: 8AM-5PM

Saturday: 8AM-3PM

Thursday: 8AM-5PM

Wednesday: 8AM-5PM

Contact / request a quote

Reach out directly or send a quote request through Sit Means Sit Dog Training San Diego.

+1 858-621-3647Website

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