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Sit Means Sit Northwest San Antonio — Dog Training in San Antonio, TX

Sit Means Sit Northwest San Antonio is a dog training business in San Antonio, Texas offering board and train, private lessons, and group classes, working from a dedicated training facility. They describe their approach as balanced training (rewards and corrections) and accept aggression and reactivity cases.

San Antonio, TX • Training facility • 5.0 ★ (18 Google reviews)

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Last reviewed: Nov 2, 2026

Transparency Score

48 / 100

Limited information

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Price transparency: 0%
Method transparency: 100%
Program clarity: 73%

About Sit Means Sit Northwest San Antonio

Based on what the business publishes about itself

Lisa York runs this San Antonio franchise after a career as a CEO in the staffing industry and years competing in AKC obedience and IGP/Schutzhund sport with German Shepherds. According to their site, she purchased the location after Sit Means Sit helped her address aggression issues in one of her own dogs. The team includes operations manager Austin Ackerman, who came to the business after enrolling his dog in their day training program, along with trainers Tashara Stout and Kendall Faulkner.

The training approach centers on what the franchise describes as an attention-based system using a remote training collar. They characterize the collar's stimulation as a neutral cue to gain a dog's focus rather than a correction, with the goal of building reliable off-leash communication. Programs range from a four-week day training option (one full day weekly with the trainer) to a hybrid stay-and-train where dogs board Monday through Friday with weekend breaks at home, to a 15-day board-and-train split into two stays. For dogs with issues like reactivity, fear, or separation anxiety, they offer a behavior modification add-on that extends any program by one week.

Their puppy program leads to an AKC STAR Puppy Certificate, and they run specialty classes in tricks, nose work, and fetch games open to the public. This location is part of the broader Sit Means Sit network, which their materials state has operated since 1998 across 157 locations in the US and Canada.

What dog training programs does Sit Means Sit Northwest San Antonio offer?

Sit Means Sit Northwest San Antonio lists 8 training programs across board and train, private lessons, and group classes. Details below come from their published materials as reviewed by Barklen.

Behavior Modification Add-On

Price not published.

An extra week added onto the Board & Train or Hybrid program for dogs with more serious behavioral issues like aggression, fear, barking, leash reactivity, separation anxiety, or resource guarding. Trainers build a customized plan to address the specific issue and build confidence and coping skills.

The dog's board and train stay is extended by one week with customized behavior-focused sessions.

Best for: Dogs with more complex behavioral challenges needing extended structured intervention.

Requirements: Add-on only, must be combined with Board & Train or Hybrid Program

Duration: 1 week

Focus: Aggression, Fear & anxiety, Leash reactivity, Separation anxiety, Resource guarding

Day Training

Price not published.

Owners drop the dog off once a week for four weeks for a full day of one-on-one obedience and behavior work on the training floor, mixing active on-leash sessions with passive command-holding around distractions. The owner picks the dog up each day and reinforces the skills at home during the week.

The dog trains for a full day each week at the facility and goes home nightly, with a handoff explanation at each pickup.

Best for: Owners who want to be actively involved in training while receiving expert weekly guidance.

Duration: 4 weeks

Focus: Basic obedience, Leash training

Includes: Follow-up sessions, Owner handoff sessions

Board & Train

Price not published.

The dog boards for 12 consecutive days of structured training with multiple daily sessions, followed by a private lesson, then an additional 3-day stay to polish skills and a second private lesson. Training happens on the training floor with both active on-leash and passive distraction work.

The dog boards at the facility for two separate stays totaling 15 days, with private lessons for the owner after each stay.

Best for: Owners wanting accelerated progress on basic obedience or more advanced behavioral challenges.

Duration: 15 days

Focus: Basic obedience, Advanced obedience

Includes: Owner handoff sessions, Follow-up sessions

Hybrid Stay and Train

Price not published.

The dog boards at the facility Monday through Friday for daily one-on-one training, then goes home for the weekend after a private Friday lesson teaching the owner what was covered. This weekly cycle repeats until training goals are met, followed by six months of group classes.

The dog stays weekdays at the facility and returns home on weekends, with a private lesson each Friday at pickup.

Best for: Busy owners who want professional immersion training but still want weekend involvement.

Focus: Basic obedience, Advanced obedience, Leash training

Includes: Owner handoff sessions, Follow-up sessions

Private Lessons

Price not published.

One-on-one session with a personal trainer who builds a customized training plan around the dog's temperament and the owner's specific goals, incorporating obedience into daily life.

The owner and dog work directly with an assigned personal trainer in individual sessions.

Best for: Owners who want to be fully hands-on and immersed in their dog's individualized training.

Focus: Basic obedience

AKC STAR Puppy Program

Price not published.

A 6-week small-group course covering foundational skills like sit, down, leash walking, and recall, along with structured puppy socialization and owner education on nipping, potty training, and crate training. Participants work toward earning the AKC STAR Puppy Certificate.

Puppies attend weekly group classes with other puppies and complete testing for AKC certification.

Best for: Puppies under 1 year old and their owners.

Requirements: Puppies under 1 year of age

Duration: 6 weeks

Focus: Puppy training, Socialization, Basic obedience

Group Classes

Price not published.

Group sessions designed to reinforce obedience skills already learned in private lessons or Board & Train, practiced around the distraction of other dogs in a public-style setting.

Dogs attend group sessions with other dogs to practice obedience amid distractions.

Best for: Dogs who have already been through Private Lessons or Board & Train and need public reinforcement.

Focus: Basic obedience, Socialization

Specialty Classes

Price not published.

A set of optional classes including trick training, introductory nose work games, and fetch/drive-building exercises for owners wanting to try different activities with their dog.

Dogs attend standalone specialty classes focused on one skill area at a time.

Best for: Any dog owner, including non-clients, wanting to explore specialty skills.

Requirements: Open to the public, not just current clients

Focus: Scent work, Agility & dog sports, Basic obedience

How much does Sit Means Sit Northwest San Antonio cost?

Sit Means Sit Northwest San Antonio does not publish program pricing online. Contact them directly or request a quote through Barklen for current rates.

Board and Train pricing

Board and Train pricing at Sit Means Sit Northwest San Antonio in San Antonio, TX
Program	Price	Length
Behavior Modification Add-On	Not published	1 week
Day Training	Not published	4 weeks
Board & Train	Not published	15 days
Hybrid Stay and Train	Not published	Not stated

Private Lessons pricing

Private Lessons pricing at Sit Means Sit Northwest San Antonio in San Antonio, TX
Program	Price	Length
Private Lessons	Not published	Not stated

Group Classes pricing

Group Classes pricing at Sit Means Sit Northwest San Antonio in San Antonio, TX
Program	Price	Length
AKC STAR Puppy Program	Not published	6 weeks
Group Classes	Not published	Not stated
Specialty Classes	Not published	Not stated

Consultations and evaluations

Free Evaluation / Consultation: Not published

What training methods does Sit Means Sit Northwest San Antonio use?

Sit Means Sit Northwest San Antonio describes its approach as balanced training, combining rewards with corrections. Their materials state they accept aggression and reactivity cases.

Their public materials mention e-collars. Barklen has not verified how or when they are used, so ask the trainer directly.

Who runs Sit Means Sit Northwest San Antonio?

As described in the business's own materials

Lisa York, Owner & Trainer

According to their site, grew up training and competing in AKC obedience with her first dog, later became a CEO in the staffing industry while training German Shepherds in IGP/Schutzhund sport. She turned to Sit Means Sit for help with a dog showing aggression, and eventually purchased the San Antonio franchise.

Austin Ackerman, Operations Manager/Program Consultant

According to their site, grew up with dogs and holds a degree in Anthropology from Oregon State University, having previously worked in middle and high school education in San Antonio. He joined Sit Means Sit after enrolling his own dog, Odessa, in their day-training program and being impressed by the results.

Tashara Stout, Trainer

Kendall Faulkner, Trainer

Where does Sit Means Sit Northwest San Antonio offer dog training?

Sit Means Sit Northwest San Antonio operates from a dedicated training facility in San Antonio, TX, offering board and train stays at their facility, private lessons, and group classes.

Their site says they they describe serving dogs of any age, breed, or behavioral issue, with service areas covering San Antonio and surrounding Texas counties and cities including Boerne, New Braunfels, Seguin, and others.

Dogs in day training, hybrid, and board-and-train programs are kept on a training floor, working through both active (on-leash) and passive (holding commands near other working dogs) exercises to build focus around distractions.

The College Park address in the 78249 area sits in northwest San Antonio. Parking arrangements and facility details aren't described on the site.

How does Sit Means Sit Northwest San Antonio compare with other San Antonio dog trainers?

Barklen analysis

Barklen analysis based on 16 published San Antonio listings (43 with published pricing). These comparisons are computed by Barklen, not claims made by Sit Means Sit Northwest San Antonio.

Price: Sit Means Sit Northwest San Antonio does not publish pricing for the program types where San Antonio has enough published prices to compare (board and train, private lessons, and group classes).

Reviews: 5.0★ from 18 Google reviews, among 16 published San Antonio programs.

Transparency: 48 out of 100 (limited information), with 0% price transparency and 73% program clarity. 6 of 16 San Antonio listings show certifications; this business does not list any.

Published prices at Sit Means Sit Northwest San Antonio compared with San Antonio ranges
Program type	Sit Means Sit Northwest San Antonio	San Antonio range	Barklen read
Board and Train	Not published	$1,440–$6,780 across 12 San Antonio programs	No published price to compare
Private Lessons	Not published	$30–$106 across 3 San Antonio programs	No published price to compare
Group Classes	Not published	$126–$200 across 14 San Antonio programs	No published price to compare

What should you ask Sit Means Sit Northwest San Antonio before booking?

Generated from what their public materials leave open

They don't publish pricing. Ask what a board and train stay costs and exactly what is included.
Ask which certifications their trainers hold and who issued them.
Ask for proof of liability insurance.
Ask if anyone is on-site overnight.
Ask how many dogs each trainer handles at once.
Ask about current availability and whether there is a waitlist.

Location and hours

4714 College Park, San Antonio, TX

Hours are not published in the materials Barklen reviewed. Confirm before visiting.

How Barklen reviewed this listing

Barklen reviewed Sit Means Sit Northwest San Antonio against the business's public materials and published this listing. That is not a check of licenses, insurance, or certifications. See our methodology for what a verified listing does and does not mean.

Details the public materials do not address (overnight staffing, insurance, guarantee, certifications, dogs per trainer, years in business, and others) are turned into the questions above rather than filled in.

Last reviewed by Barklen: Nov 2, 2026

What Barklen could verify

Programs listed: 8 programs (board and train, private lessons, group classes)
Published pricing: None published
Training method: Balanced
Aggression and reactivity cases: Accepts aggression cases
Facility: Training facility
Owner visits during programs: Limited visits
Progress updates: Occasional updates
Booking: Contact form