Our experienced trainers and courteous, attentive staff are dedicated to providing
exceptional dog training and support.
Matt proudly owns this Sit Means Sit franchise, established in 2011. He shares his life with four loyal companions—two Malinois (Kilo & Kage) and two Rottweilers (Diesel & Titus).
His journey in canine training began in 2009 alongside his mother-in-law, Jori Pollard, a Sit Means Sit franchise owner in Colorado.
When asked how he got into dog training, Matt jokes, “I couldn’t pass a math class in college.” But his real passion lies in helping people do more with their pets by creating a welcoming, educational environment.
One of his favorite quotes:
“Time is the most precious commodity. It’s the one thing you can’t buy—or ever buy back.”
Jamie is the Owner and COO of the franchise, working alongside her husband, Matt, since 2011. Together, they share their four beloved dogs and are proud parents to three boys—Jaxson, Cole, and Levi.
Jamie loves watching the team grow and thrive while working toward the mission of helping people have fun with their pets.
In addition to her role here, Jamie is also a Registered Nurse in the Emergency Department. She feels fortunate to live the best of both worlds—making a difference in the lives of both people and pets.
Emma became part of the Sit Means Sit family in 2018 and has been sharing her love for dogs ever since. She’s the proud dog mom of Charlie, a retired demo German Shepherd who now enjoys the good life at home, and Jinx, a high-energy Belgian Malinois who loves to show off her tricks.
Outside of work, Emma enjoys competing in various canine sports with Jinx, her constant companion and teammate.
*PetTech CPR & First Aid Certified
*2021 Southeast Sit Means Sit Regional Champion
Jillian joined the Sit Means Sit family in 2020. She is our resident Golden Girl; owning three Golden Retrievers: Olaf, Harley and Bella. Olaf loves coming to work with her every day to help her teach our clients how to have fun and provide an everlasting leadership bond between owner and pet! When Jillian is not at work she loves to enjoy relaxing movie days, theme parking, or going on exciting adventures with her fur babies.
Jennifer joined the Sit Means Sit Family in early 2019 after being a client for almost 2 years. Jennifer has three fur babies, Tilly, Charlie & Abi, who love to come to the Facility with her every day. Jen helps our clients have more fun with their pets by helping them choose the right path for their family, teaching about our training system, and training their four-legged friends. She does it all! When Jen is not at the facility, she is always being creative and making shirts, decals, and other fun things for the team and for our clients!
Michele joined the Sit Means Sit family after being a client in 2020. Michele worked in the veterinary emergency medicine field for four years and in general veterinary medicine for three years. Previously, she was a vet tech and has also done grooming, boarding, and AKC confirmation shows since she was 15. Her Belgian malinois, Kikka, brought her to Sit Means Sit, and she now enjoys bringing Kikka to work with her daily to help clients grow with their own pets. When Michele is not at work, she enjoys doing canine sports with Kikka, like dock diving, fastCAT, and weight pulling.
Taylor joined the Sit Means Sit family in 2020. She currently has a furry friend named Mia who loves to work and show off her tricks. Taylor and Mia compete in multiple canine sports including, Fast CAT, Dock Diving, and Barn hunt. They are always looking to learn new things and have fun together. Taylor loves working with our clients to help them work through more difficult behavioral issues.
Jenna joined the Sit Means Sit family in March 2022, shortly after becoming a client. She’s been in the canine industry since 2018, where she was previously a groomer. She currently owns a Dalmatian named Chloe, and when she’s not at work, you can find her taking Chloe to canine sports or relaxing at home!
Bodie and his Australian Shepherd, Koa, joined the Sit Means Sit family in 2022. He is part of our front office team and loves getting to know our new and current clients. When he’s not helping clients have fun with their pets, Bodie can be found tending to his houseplant collection, trying to find the best coffee, and spending time with his family.
Deanna joined the Sit Means Sit family in 2022. She’s always loved helping canine friends become the best versions of themselves and playing an active role in their families. She currently owns a yellow lab named Amber, who loves coming to work with her every day and showcasing her goofy personality. When Deanna is not at work, she loves loading Amber up and going to new places!
