Transform your dog’s behavior where it matters most—in your home, around your neighborhood, and amidst real-world Eastside distractions.
Top Rated Local TrainersFacility-based group classes teach dogs how to behave in a sterile room full of rubber mats—not how to listen when the doorbell rings at your Bellevue home or when walking past heavy foot traffic at Bellevue Square.
Our in-home dog training programs target problem behaviors directly where they happen:
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Our Bellevue team covers the whole Eastside, from Mercer Island and Kirkland to Redmond, Sammamish and Issaquah, and every neighborhood in between. Other Eastside cities we serve: Mercer Island, Kirkland, Redmond, Sammamish, Issaquah, Bothell, Woodinville.
Bellevue’s got the perfect mix of parks and city buzz—ideal for showing off a dog that knows how to behave. We’ll make sure your pup can handle it all with confidence.
From leash manners to off-leash control, we’ll help your Bellevue dog become the kind of pet everyone wishes they had.
Tired of yelling your dog’s name in public while they sprint the other way? We can fix that. Let’s get started before another squirrel wins.
Got Sit Dog Training is the premier dog training company of the northwest. Marvin Versteeg started out solo in 2007 with his grand concept of creating amazing, real world dogs. The training system quickly gained popularity with clients and the momentum began.
With so much information available through the internet, just figuring out what to trust is overwhelming And then there is all of your friends and family that have their opinions for you. With so many options and techniques to choose from, how does a person decide which path to follow? At Got Sit Dog Training, we believe that seeing is believing and that you should have the opportunity to see what we do before becoming financially invested. For this reason, we offer a complimentary in-home consultation to each potential client that is interested in training their dog and wants to be sure that they are comfortable with the company they will be working together with. Not only will we demonstrate our abilities by working with your dog while at your home for the consultation, but we will bring one of our dogs with us to demonstrate the potential you have when you choose to work with us. Because no situation or dog is alike, we offer several different training options, guaranteeing that we have a training option tailor fit for your needs and wants.
For the young dog, we have an extended program that starts with private lessons at your home to put you on the path you need to be on to create the dog you want. The private lessons are followed up with one year of unlimited access to our group training in public to proof the training language that you and your puppy learned in private. This allows you to acclimate your dog to the real world while working with our trainers and alongside our other clients on the program to lead your dog into a higher level of emotional balance.
Our Executive training program is the program that all our other training options were founded on. Consisting of private in-home training and graduating into group training, this program takes you and your dog from kindergarten through university. This gives you all the opportunity you could wish for to create and maintain a brilliant companion.
The Board and Train options may just be the jump start you need. Not every person has the patience or time to do what it takes to rehabilitate their dog. With the boarding and training foundation, you are able to see progress all ready started and confidently take over and maintain your dogs new skill set.
Then there is the confused, fearful and sometimes aggressive dog We have a program just for you! Working together with you, we bring you a vast array of options to help your dog through. emotional stresses and confusion. We help you to create a stronger bond with your dog and clear leadership.
Our certified trainers live and work right here on the Eastside with over 15 years of experience helping Eastside families build clear communication and deep trust with their dogs. We understand local dog culture, leash laws, and the best local environments for real-world socialization.
Got Sit Owner, Mastermind and Leader of the Pack since 2007. You may have seen him on King 5 TV’s Evening Magazine or heard him on KOMO radio but if not, you can likely find him eating sushi at THEKOI on 106th street in downtown Bellevue.
Got Sit trainer since 2014, he loves walking around Bridle Trails with his dogs, Dexter and Copper.
Got Sit trainer since 2014, he and his pup, Garnet, can often be found at Medina Park.
Got Sit trainer since 2025, he likes to head over to Bellevue Downtown Park with his dog Moose on sunny days.
Got Sit trainer since 2024, her favorite place to frequent in the Bellevue area with her dog Oak is Robinswood Community Park.
“Our trainers were amazing! Their knowledge and support, answering questions from me day and night it seems, was beyond expectation. I would not only recommend them, but would do anything I could to promote them. Love the Got Sit team!”
— Dyan E., Newcastle
“I want give a huge thanks to Got Sit Dog Training for the amazing training sessions with my dog, Murphy. The trainers’ guidance has made such a difference - Murphy is now much responsive to commands. The techniques they taught have made me optimistic that, with time, Murphy will become the kind of well-behaved dog that everyone loves. I’m thrilled with the progress we’ve made and I will continue the training with the methods I’ve been taught.”
— Alex H., Medina
“10/10 would encourage anyone with a dog to go to them. My dog had several areas I wanted to work on like jumping, barking, and tackling visitors at home. [Got Sit] had the knowledge and patience to work with me on correcting this behavior and my dog loved it! I have seen my dog’s behavior significantly improve and her confidence grow. Don’t wait, totally worth it!”
— Christopher J., Bellevue
Many of our clients have been referred to us by trustworthy businesses in their neighborhood. From vets like Bellevue Animal Hospital, Banfield Pet Hospital Coal Creek in Newcastle, Animal Hospital of Factoria and Animal Hospital of Newport Hills to dog groomers like Tesslan Dog Spa, Got Sit prides itself on our lasting relationships with Bellevue clients and businesses alike!
Every dog is unique, but most clients see noticeable improvements after the very first lesson. During your free consultation, we assess your dog’s behavior and recommend a custom schedule.
Yes! Once your dog masters basic obedience inside your home, we progress to real-world environments like Bellevue Downtown Park, Medina Beach Park, Newport Hills Woodlawn Park, and other parks in the Bellevue/Eastside area or local trails to proof their training under distraction.
Private in-home sessions typically last 60 minutes. This gives us enough time to introduce new skills, practice them in real-world scenarios, and answer all your questions without overwhelming your dog.
Both! We train your dog to understand clear commands and boundaries, but just as importantly, we teach you how to maintain and reinforce that training. Sustainable behavior changes happen when the whole household is on the same page.
Yes. Behavioral modification is one of our core specialties. We work step-by-step to address the root cause of reactivity, fear, or aggression, starting inside your home where your dog feels safe before gradually moving to higher-distraction areas like neighborhood sidewalks.
We cover all of Bellevue (including West Bellevue, Somerset, Eastgate, Factoria, and Downtown), as well as neighboring Eastside communities including Medina, Hunts Point, Clyde Hill, and Newcastle.
Because every dog’s needs, age, and behavioral challenges are different, we customize our training packages. We offer a free in-home consultation where we evaluate your dog, discuss your goals, and give you exact pricing options before you commit.
Take the first step toward a stress-free life with your pet. Schedule a free, no-obligation in-home consultation with one of our Eastside trainers today.
