Real-Life Obedience Where It Matters Most—At Home
Teaching your dog obedience at home is one of the most effective ways to build lasting behavior and real-world reliability. Our In-Home Obedience Training sessions bring professional guidance right to your living room, backyard, or neighborhood—where your dog spends most of their time and where behavior matters most.
Whether you're starting with the basics or fine-tuning advanced obedience, in-home sessions allow us to work on real-life challenges in real-time. From greeting guests politely to walking calmly out your front door, we’ll help you build a strong foundation for communication, respect, and trust in your everyday environment.
Sit, down, stay, and come—at home and with distractions
Loose leash walking around your neighborhood
Polite door manners and calm greetings
Leave it, wait, and impulse control
Reliable responses without relying on treats or tools long-term
We tailor each session to your dog’s temperament, your household setup, and your specific goals. No travel, no group setting—just focused, one-on-one support that fits your life.
Let us help you create a calmer, more obedient companion—right where it matters most.
3-Session Basic Obedience Program – With Behavioral Support
Ready to build better behavior and a deeper bond with your dog? Sit Happens Behavioral Specialists is proud to offer our 3-Session Basic Obedience Program, designed for dogs and their humans who want more than just sit and stay.
This isn’t your average obedience class—this is training with heart and purpose. We teach essential commands like look, sit, down, wait, leave-it, come, loose leash walking, drop-it, household manners, and polite greetings—but we do it with an emphasis on emotional regulation, impulse control, and handler-dog connection.
✨ Perfect for:
Dogs of all ages
First-time dog guardians or those needing a reset
Families struggling with jumping, pulling, or overstimulation
Anyone wanting to learn why their dog behaves the way they do—and how to help them succeed
✅ What’s Included:
3 private, in-home training sessions (60–90 minutes each)
Printed obedience & behavior guide
Custom training homework tailored to your dog
30 days of follow-up support
Optional public practice upgrade available
This program lays the foundation for a dog who’s not just obedient—but emotionally balanced, focused, and bonded to you.
Location: The privacy of your own home
🕐 Duration: 3 sessions (1 hour each)
💰 Investment: $250 for 3 sessions
Our Intermediate Obedience Class is designed for dogs who already have a foundation in basic cues and are ready to take their training to the next level. This class helps refine existing skills while introducing more advanced exercises that require greater focus, control, and responsiveness—especially around distractions.
Whether you're looking to improve consistency at home or prep for real-world challenges like busy sidewalks, guests, or group outings, this class bridges the gap between beginner obedience and advanced reliability.
More reliable sit, down, and stay with added distance and duration
Loose-leash walking with real-life distractions
Come when called from greater distances
Impulse control around people, dogs, and tempting environments
Focus and engagement in new settings
Polite greetings and calm behavior in group settings
This class is perfect for dog owners who want to deepen their bond with their dog, prepare for public outings, or set the stage for more advanced training and service work.
Let’s turn good dogs into great ones—together.
Location: The privacy of your own home
🕐 Duration: 3 sessions (1 hour each)
💰 Investment: $250 for 3 sessions
Ready to add rhythm, connection, and creativity to your training? Our Doggy Dance & Heel class blends the precision of structured heeling with the playful movement of canine freestyle. Whether you’re looking to polish your dog’s heelwork, build better engagement, or just try something new and joyful, this class offers a unique way to train together and have fun doing it.
Through music, movement, and mindful footwork, you and your dog will learn how to stay connected while walking together in sync—even with fun twists, turns, and tricks added in!
Focused heelwork with turns, changes of pace, and smooth transitions
Engagement games to boost attention and teamwork
Basic canine freestyle moves like spins, leg weaves, and bows
How to combine cues into short, rhythmic routines
Confidence-building for both dog and handler
A better heel that feels natural, light, and in sync
Dogs with basic obedience skills (sit, down, stay, leash walking)
Handlers looking for a fun, relationship-building activity
Great for high-energy dogs or those who love to learn and move
No dance experience required—just a leash, some treats, and a willingness to have fun. Come heel, twirl, and groove with us as we build obedience and style one step at a time!
Location: The comfort of your own home
🕐 Duration: 3 sessions (1 hour each)
💰 Investment: $250 for 3 sessions
This class is perfect for dogs learning to assist their handlers—or just those who love to fetch with purpose! Whether you're training a future service dog or want to teach your companion how to be more helpful around the house, this class focuses on building the skills needed to retrieve objects calmly, confidently, and reliably.
We break down the retrieve into easy, step-by-step exercises that teach your dog how to pick up a specific item, hold it gently, carry it, and deliver it right to your hand.
Targeting and identifying items to pick up
Gentle holding without chewing or dropping
Carrying and delivering objects to hand or lap
Problem-solving and focus under light distractions
Starting task work for future support dog goals
Service dog handlers working on retrieval tasks
Dogs who love to carry and work with their mouth.
Pet parents who want their dog to fetch more purposefully.
Bring your dog's favorite toy or object to practice with—plus a treat pouch full of rewards! By the end of this class, your dog will be ready to retrieve with skill and enthusiasm.
Location: The comfort of your own home
🕐 Duration: 2 sessions (1 hour each)
💰 Investment: $250 for 2 sessions
🐾Open & Close Door Class – Help Your Dog Help You! 🐾
Does your dog love to learn new skills? Want to teach them something truly useful?
In our Open & Close Door Class, where your dog will learn how to safely and confidently open and close doors, drawers, or cabinets on cue! This practical skill is a fantastic way to build your dog’s focus and confidence—and it's an essential task for future support dogs.
Whether you're training a service dog, want to make daily tasks easier, or just want a fun, functional challenge for your pup, this class is for you!
✔️ Mobility & Support Dog Training
✔️ Confidence-Building for Shy or Smart Dogs
✔️ Helping Around the House
✔️ Bonding Through Purposeful Learning
🎓 All breeds and skill levels welcome!
Limited spots available—register today and teach your dog a life-changing task!
Location: The comfort of your own home
🕐 Duration: 2 sessions (1 hour each)
💰 Investment: $250 for 2 sessions