Sit Happens K-9 Academy LLC

Sit Happens K-9 Academy LLC In home one on one dog training designed to keep dogs with their families and out of shelters

11/23/2025

Piggy may be a senior, but she still clocks in for work 😤🔥
A quick off-leash heel after helping with a client today.
Never underestimate a well-trained old lady.

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Draco is 23.2lbs 🫠
11/23/2025

Draco is 23.2lbs 🫠

Got to see Roman yesterday!And wow… what a turnaround. 🐾Roman was adopted about 4 months ago, and I’ll be honest — there...
11/23/2025

Got to see Roman yesterday!
And wow… what a turnaround. 🐾

Roman was adopted about 4 months ago, and I’ll be honest — there was a period where none of us were sure he was the right fit. He’s super drivey, high prey-drive, and highly reactive. A lot of dogs like him end up bounced around, mislabeled, or given up on.

But his owners?
They stuck it out.
They learned, absorbed everything I taught, put in the basic training, and then upgraded to structured off-leash e-collar work.

Yesterday was the first time we were able to walk Roman alongside my dog Steel with zero reaction. He had a mild reaction initially when steel came out of the car , but they implemented what they learned and that was it.
For a dog like him, that’s huge.
I purposely brought steel because he Carries a different energy than my other dogs. Steel genuinely doesn’t like other dogs, but he won’t react. I’m sure other dogs can sense his personality tho.
He’s never seen Steel before, never met him, never practiced next to him — and he handled it beautifully. On top of that, he’s about 98% off-leash trained, and now we’re just working on proofing around heavy distractions.

A follow-up session is coming soon, but this moment right here?
This is why you don’t give up on the hard dogs.
This is why you train.
This is why patience and consistency matters.
Super proud of Roman and his family.

This is a reminder to myself about what I do.

Keeping dogs with their families and out of shelters. 🖤🐾

Hi everyone! I’m looking for a property to rent for the winter, or possibly even long-term, that I can use for:• Small g...
11/22/2025

Hi everyone! I’m looking for a property to rent for the winter, or possibly even long-term, that I can use for:

• Small group classes
• Day-train dogs
• Private lessons

The space doesn’t have to be huge, just large enough for me to safely work dogs, run classes, and keep things going when the weather gets rough. With winter coming, having an indoor facility would be a game-changer — I really try to avoid cancellations and schedule changes when possible.

📍 Areas I’m looking in:
Nicholson • Factoryville • Tunkhannock • Hop Bottom • Montrose • New Milford • Clifford • Clarks Summit • Scranton • Scott Township • Archbald
…and anywhere in between or nearby.

If you know of a building, barn, garage, warehouse space, indoor arena, or unused commercial property that might be a fit, please send me a message!

Thank you so much! 🐶💛

Got to see Bo Monday evening — who trained with me when he was just a teenie tiny pup! Now he’s not so little at just o...
11/22/2025

Got to see Bo Monday evening — who trained with me when he was just a teenie tiny pup! Now he’s not so little at just over 7 months old 😅
He’s officially in that teenage phase and definitely pushing some boundaries 🙄

Bo will be joining me again soon for off-leash training and day training to work on calmness in public, around other animals, and around new people. Can’t wait to help him level up! 💪🐾

One of the biggest mistakes people make is assuming every intense reaction means their dog is aggressive.Sometimes it’s ...
11/21/2025

One of the biggest mistakes people make is assuming every intense reaction means their dog is aggressive.
Sometimes it’s not aggression at all — it’s over-arousal or anxiety that’s spilling over.

When a dog is over-stimulated (too much energy, too many triggers, too fast), their brain stops thinking and starts reacting.
That might look like:
🐾 Barking, spinning, lunging, or grabbing the leash
🐾 Snapping toward another dog or handler out of frustration, even sometimes attacking
🐾 Eyes wide, muscles tight — but the dog isn’t “mad,” they’re over threshold.

This is called redirection — they don’t know what to do with that energy, so they explode.
A lot of the times this happens with high drive dogs not having an outlet.

Aggression vs. Over-Arousal

True aggression has intent to harm — hard eyes, low growl, still body, focused on a target.
Over-arousal looks chaotic, bouncy, unfocused — energy with nowhere to go.
If you correct arousal like it’s aggression, you’ll often make things worse, because the dog doesn’t understand why they’re being punished for losing control.

Anxiety Can Look the Same Too

Fearful dogs may bark, growl, or bite — not out of defiance, but out of self-protection.
Their body language tells the story: tight mouth, tucked tail, darting eyes, low posture.

Learn to read your dog’s energy, not just their actions.
You can’t correct emotions — you can only help them regulate through calm energy, structure, and fair guidance.

When you understand why the behavior is happening, you can finally train the dog that’s actually in front of you. 🧠🐾

🔥 LIMITED AVAILABILITY ALERT! 🔥November is almost fully booked with only limited spots available for consultations left...
11/20/2025

🔥 LIMITED AVAILABILITY ALERT! 🔥

November is almost fully booked with only limited spots available for consultations left, and all remaining puppy consultations this month are FREE.

Classes will not begin until December, and that schedule is nearly full already.
January is also filling fast and is already halfway booked.

If you’re considering:
• Day training
• Private lessons
• Off-leash packages
• Puppy foundations
• Behavioral or reactivity work
• Consultations

Now is the time to grab your spot before the winter schedule is completely packed.

📩 Message to book your consult today!

🚫 No Talk. No Touch. No Eye Contact.This rule might sound simple, but it’s one of the most powerful tools when working w...
11/20/2025

🚫 No Talk. No Touch. No Eye Contact.

This rule might sound simple, but it’s one of the most powerful tools when working with dogs that are aggressive, reactive, fearful, or overly excited.

When emotions are high, dogs can’t think clearly — they’re running on instinct. Talking, touching, or even staring at them only adds more pressure and energy to a moment that’s already overwhelming. We may also accidently reward bad behavior by talking , and touching . Instead, staying calm, quiet, and neutral allows them to decompress and start thinking again.

Aggressive or Reactive Dogs

These dogs are already on edge — their adrenaline is up, and they’re scanning for threats. Eye contact can feel confrontational, and touch or words can trigger them further.
By staying neutral and giving space, you remove the “fight” from the picture. Over time, they learn that your presence doesn’t mean conflict — it means quite literally nothing

Fearful Dogs

For fearful dogs, attention feels like pressure. They don’t want to be stared at, cornered, or touched or talked to — they just want to feel safe. Ignoring them doesn’t mean you don’t care; it means you’re letting them breathe. When you step back and stay neutral, they begin to approach you on their terms. That moment of choice is what builds confidence and connection. Sometimes tossing food randomly helps as well.

Overly Excited Dogs

Jumping, whining, spinning — it’s all about seeking attention. But every time we talk, touch, or react, we’re actually rewarding that state of mind. By ignoring it completely, the dog learns that calm gets access to you — not chaos. It’s one of the fastest ways to teach impulse control and build respect.

Sometimes the best communication is no communication at all.
Your energy speaks louder than your words.

Happy SECOND Gotcha Day, Rosie — aka Bean!I can’t believe it’s already been two years with this hippo🩷From day one she’s...
11/19/2025

Happy SECOND Gotcha Day, Rosie — aka Bean!
I can’t believe it’s already been two years with this hippo🩷
From day one she’s kept me laughing, kept me on my toes, and filled the house with so many zoomies.
Here’s to many more years with Bean. 🎉🐾

11/18/2025

Draco is learning thresholds with the rest of the pack nicely he’s a little AdHD but it it’s getting there 😂

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