Shiloh, the founder and head trainer at Come Sit Stay, started working with dogs as a teenager, volunteering at animal shelters and training alongside a Schutzhund trainer before going professional after high school. According to the business's website, her background spans therapy dogs, rescue dogs, show dogs, service dogs, and even horses, and she continues volunteering with shelter rescues. Trainer Nandini brings three years of professional experience and is currently studying to become a veterinary technician, with a focus on puppy training and service dog work.
The program describes its approach as positive reinforcement and force-free, framing the training relationship as built on trust, consistency, and confidence rather than punishment. Group classes run through partner locations, including a local pet supply store and an animal rescue shelter in the Kemp area, rather than a dedicated facility. The business also offers private lessons, board and train programs, and virtual training options.
Come Sit Stay covers beginner obedience (sit, down, stay, loose leash walking, crate and potty training for puppies) and intermediate work that adds off-leash skills, distance cues, and nosework in more distracting settings. They note that free assessment testing is available to determine readiness for intermediate classes. The schedule includes service dog and therapy dog classes, and private lessons address more serious concerns like fear, aggression, and impulse control. For households managing dogs that don't get along, the site offers guidance on crate-and-rotate routines.
