Sit means Sit Dog Training, Portland

My journey with Sit Means Sit Dog Training began when my newly adopted dog, Marcy, bit me in the face. She got into dog fights and growled at anyone who pet her. In 2013, I found help for her aggression with a company called Sit Means Sit Dog Training in Boise, Idaho.

We worked extremely hard. My panting, pending lawsuit turned into a dog I could trust on adventures all across the Pacific Northwest. When I moved to Portland in July 2016, I only wanted to work at Sit Means Sit. I joined the team two weeks later.

As the Training Consultant, I was the face and first impression of the Sit Means Sit team. I spent an hour with families who reached out for help with their dogs. I listened to their struggles and their hopes, I helped them understand the way our training works, and I recommended the program that was the best fit. It was through inquisitive and thought-provoking questions that I found the root of their pain and the impact it has on their lives. I connected with humor, empathy and authenticity. Then, I clearly communicated each dog’s and family’s needs to the team of trainers and support staff.

The best part was seeing the hundreds of dogs and owners whose quality of life was so vastly improved by the training.

Just like me and Marcy.

$1.6 million a year

As the sole salesperson for Sit Means Sit Portland and Seattle, I generated on average $1.6 million a year in revenue for the company.
When the pandemic began, I reworked my consultation process to be suitable for Zoom, and took over sales for the Sit Means Sit Seattle location as well. I created a follow-up strategy to stay in touch with those who didn’t sign up on the spot, and implemented a payment plan system that helped many through COVID continue to afford to train their dogs.