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Sit Means Sit

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Sit Means Sit
Company typePrivate
IndustryDog training
Founded1998 in Paradise, Nevada
FounderFred Hassen
Area served
United States
Canada
Websitesitmeanssit.com

Sit Means Sit is a dog training franchise headquartered in Paradise, Nevada. It is the largest dog training franchise based in the United States, with over 120 locations in the United States and Canada.[1][2] The company was founded in 1998 by Fred Hassen, who is CEO of Sit Means Sit.[3] Sit Means Sit began franchising in January 2009.[1][2] Later that year, Sit Means Sit gained notoriety when Hassen began to post dog training videos daily on YouTube.[4][5] The company was named the top pet services franchise by Entrepreneur in 2014.[6]

Sit Means Sit provides attention-based training to pets, police dogs, and service dogs.[2][7] The training program uses a variety of training aids, including leashes, collars, food and toys.[7] The Sit Means Sit training program also utilizes a proprietary remote electronic training collar that sends a low-level stimulus to the dog to get it's attention.[5][7] Some franchise locations offer pet boarding.[2]

References

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  1. ^ a b Kathy Antoniotti (November 17, 2009). "Collar is trainer's instrument to create harmony for owners, dogs". Akron Beacon Journal. Retrieved March 13, 2015.
  2. ^ a b c d "Sit Means Sit Dog Training". Entrepreneur. Retrieved March 13, 2015.
  3. ^ Doresa Banning (October 1, 2013). "Franching: A Rapid-Growth Business Model". Nevada Business. Retrieved March 13, 2015.
  4. ^ Ken Miller (August 25, 2010). "Sit Means Sit Owner Fred Hassen has turned dog-training videos into a viral sensation". Las Vegas Sun. Retrieved March 13, 2015.
  5. ^ a b Bethany Bashioum (September 13, 2013). "For dog trainer, sit means sit". The Cass County Democrat Missourian. Retrieved March 13, 2015.
  6. ^ Tracy Stapp Herold (May 16, 2014). "The Top Franchise in Every Industry". Entrepreneur. Retrieved March 13, 2015.
  7. ^ a b c Kara Romanski (June 25, 2010). "K-9 Unit is a best friend serving the community". NorthJersey.com. Retrieved March 13, 2015.