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The Best Dog Training Tools You Want to Have

Posted by Sit Happens Dog Training on Sep 20 2022



You’ve brought home your newest member of the family, and you’re wondering where to

start! Whether you have a puppy or an older dog, finding the best gear that suits you and your

dog is important. Taking into consideration your living environment, your dog’s energy levels,

and the things you want to work on behavior wise; you want to be prepared for anything that

dog ownership brings you. All the items listed below can be found linked in our online Sit

Happens Member Store!

  • Buckle collar/Non-retractable Leash


When going outside, safety is our number one priority. With the appropriately

sized buckle collar, any owner can ensure that their dog will stay secure at their

side. We discourage the use of retractable leashes without a solid recall in place,

because of how hard it is to regain control of your dog. A sturdy 6-8 foot leash

can allow your dog freedom to explore safely, while also being able to quickly

gain control in the presence of distractions.

  • Elevated Dog Bed

Elevated dog beds are awesome tools to use for your dog in and out of training!

These elevated cots work great as a place board, something used to teach the

command ‘Place.’ But the mesh interior and elevation provide great airflow to

your dog on hot days. Especially those breeds with longer hair, like German

shepherds and golden retrievers!

  • Training Treats

We also want to reward our dog for good behavior, and treats help cement new

things into their minds! Using single-ingredient treats, such as beef liver or dried

minnows, can eliminate tummy troubles when fed in moderation.

  • Appropriately Sized Kennel

Every dog can benefit from crate training, it doesn’t matter how old they are

when you start! Starting as puppies helps but getting your older rescue dog to be

comfortable in the crate just takes good, consistent training. Only get a size large

enough for them to be able to sit and turn around completely. With too big of a

crate, the dog will have space to pee. If your dog is still growing, get a divider to

gradually increase their space as they grow!

  • Lots of Toys/Chews

By providing your dog with chew toys and bones, you can ensure that they stick

to chewing their own stuff and not yours! For heavy chewers, you want to use

rubber Kong toys or Benebones made from bamboo. If your dog loves to herd

the kids around the yard, check out the various sizes of Jollyballs available to give

your dog something to drive all that energy into! Check out a ton more options

on our Sit Happens store.

Once you’ve brought home all the necessary equipment, get to know your dog and

their personality! Provide lots of things to engage their mind as well as their body. When

you’re ready to take the next step forward with your dog and start training, call Sit

Happens Roseville today at (916) 886-9908
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Thank you Sit Happens! Our two female English Bulldogs, Luna and Nikki, started to become aggressive towards one another. We could not go in the back yard or hang out in our home without bloody fights. We were at the point of having to rehome one of them and making a choice was unbearable. Frank was a true professional. He was honest and direct with us. We learned that if the dogs had a chance, we'd have to put the time and effort into the training. We did just that. We embraced every bit of guidance, mentoring, and dog knowledge that Frank offered. He took a very difficult situation and I can now say that we have a civil pack. Frank's passion for the dogs is unmatched, and his ability to motivate and empower the dog owner's was immense. We started out scared, upset, and feeling helpless. We now are confident pack leaders with healthy and happy relationships with each of our dogs. Thank you Frank and Sit Happens. You were a game changer and now we can also call you our friend. Nikki and Luna LOVE Frank!

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Frank saved me and my dog, Kona. I called him not knowing if I could keep my 7 month old puppy because she was so hard to manage. Frank came in and helped teach both of us how to work together. Walking and recall were our biggest goals to achieve by the end the training. With Franks teaching and my investment in being consistent with Kona I have a very different dog now. Frank is a great trainer and will make a difference in you and your dogs lives. He also works really well and is an advocate for Bully, Pittie and any mixed breeds dogs too. He is all around Amazing!

Charisse Popejoy

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We reached out to Frank at Sit Happens to assist us with our 5 ½ yr. lab rescue, Bubba. Bubba was easily and over stimulated by EVERYTHING. Going on a simple walk was like having a bumble bee on the end of the lead (a very strong bumble bee!). We humans did not know how to communicate with Bubba. We signed up for a 5 week class with Sit Happens. We highly recommend working with Frank at Sit Happens. His passion for dogs and upbeat/positive nature made our lessons engaging and enjoyable. He has a tremendous depth of knowledge and extensive experience in a wide range of training techniques and behavioral situations. Homework for the pet parents is a must, but don’t let that scare you. The more you invest into your own training, the more it will benefit you and your pet a hundred fold. Frank seamlessly taught not only Bubba but us as well. The skills that we learned and continue to apply are invaluable. It was such a pleasure to work with him. Frank you are a dog/person trainer ‘Rock Star’! Thank you for your guidance and sharing your gift.

Donna Lewis

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Charley was the most precious Goldendoodle puppy you could ask for. Little did we know that he would soon become like a two year old toddler. Being seniors and never owning a puppy was a very new experience. At our first meeting with Frank he found me on the verge of tears and ready to give him away. Franks “TRAINING US”, has led my husband and I to enjoying the fun filled puppy we now have. Charley is still very much a puppy but an adorable well behaved member of our family. Some things still need to be worked on but Frank has taught us to be consistent as well as be the alpha in our family. Two thumbs up for Frank.

Mike and Kathie Levine

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Let me say first that I have the sweetest, laziest, and most stubborn pitty of all time. While, she is adorable she is a combination of attributes that make her hard to train. This is coupled with the fact that I am the biggest push over dog mom and I am also hard to train, ha! Needless to say, my dog runs my life. We needed to make some changes, we needed to be able to go on walks again, and most importantly we need to establish boundaries. I had called several trainers in the area that simply didn’t train pit-bulls, even if I swore she was a great dog. Not Frank, he was ready to train regardless of the breed. Allie, my dog, and I got lucky as pitts are one of Franks favorite breeds. This was a breath of fresh air, but it got better once I saw him in action with Allie. He is able to command her attention all while getting her tail wagging. This was a long way to say that, Sit Happens is amazing. They have helped me build a better relationship with my dog.

Malyssa Gunderson

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Frank and his assistant Aundria are amazing! Talking to her on the phone was so easy! She knows exactly what she’s taking about and was really reassuring that I could get the help I needed for my Bella. Once Frank showed up, Bella usually isn’t too friendly but it’s like he’s the dog whisperer. He approached her and it’s like she knew he was okay. He was able to explain everything he would be doing with us and her to make sure we could properly get her trained. We are half way there and already see the Progress with her. Thank you both so much!

Tirsa Villanueva

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Great experience with Sit Happens. My dog struggled listening to instruction from me and playing with other dogs. I hated having people visit my house because I was embarrassed how he’d act. He’s now my best friend and couldn’t be happier with Frank’s training. Best trainer ever!

Andrel Sapp

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Sit Happens has absolutely helped make my relationship stronger with my dog. Frank was very professional, and motivating towards myself and my dog. I now have a wonderful companion that I do not need to worry about getting out of control.

Jason Hauan

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My dog is very stuburn and he has responded very well to this training.

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Georgia Rose

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When I first contacted Sit Happens I was almost 100% sure my dog was beyond any help. After a few sessions with Frank I was proven extremely wrong. Between his professionalism and his clear passion to train, my dog was more than ready to learn. I never thought I’d see the day I could command my dog and he’d listen the first time. I’ve recommended this service to everyone I know!

Cayla Kennedy

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Wonderful experience with Sit Happens. Frank has absolutely helped make my relationship stronger with my dog. We rescued a 3 year old pit mix with some inherent disciplinary issues. Having young kids, I wasn't comfortable leaving him alone. Working with Frank helped me understand our new family member and build trust with our kids. He was very professional, and motivating towards myself and my dog. I now have a wonderful companion that I do not need to worry about getting out of control due to this great training program.

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