Sit Service Dogs - Ava, Illinois

Drew D

SIT Service Dogs is great for service dogs. I received a Seizure Response dog named Loki, and I could not be happier. The dogs are truly trained to a professional level. When you go out into public, you will realize extremely quickly why it's so important to have the best-behaved dog, and how much easier that will make your life.

The skill training is done very well, but the obedience training is also to a much greater extent than most people would be able to do on their own or even with another professional trainer. I can go to a restaurant and have Loki sit under the table for an hour without even worrying about him getting up. I can go up and down steps, walk him down the road, etc. and he'll be step-for-step right by my side with the perfect heel. Loki makes my life easier and safer.

SIT Service Dogs will also maintain contact with you throughout the entire process. They will get you necessary documents quickly when asked. They will train you on how to take care of your dog. They will maintain a professional relationship with you post-delivery and work through anything that may come up. In the end, though, you have to remember that you are the dog's owner. It will be up to you to take care of the dog and maintain the dog's skills long-term.

Symantha McSpadden

Lex and Danny as well as the other staff at S.I.T. do an exceptional job at caring for and training these dogs. They also work tirelessly to advocate for service dogs and their handlers. They will do everything they possibly can to meet their clients’ needs. They put so much time and effort into each of the dogs, and it is all worth it when that dog meets their forever person. These dogs provide peace of mind and that is invaluable.
S.I.T. has also provided countless students at Southern Illinois University with life skills as well as a community of people who truly care and are always there if you need them. This is a remarkable organization that I highly recommend.

Natalie Ortega

Lex and Danny have helped shape such a wonderful and safe space in the community for Sit service dogs and as a trainer there I can say this is a program that I not only trust but am very happy to be a part of. I recommend anyone who is interested in a service dog to further look into this program and to reach out to Lex as they will not be disappointed.

Katie Hosick

This company is run by two of the most caring, kind, and passionate people I know. I’ve been privileged to have been a volunteer trainer under them for many years and being able to see the impact that these incredible dogs have on their partners.

Shae Reiter

SIT is an incredible organization! Their staff is second to none, they truly care about their animals, and they work tirelessly to advocate and do what their clients need. In addition to their incredible work as a business, Lex and Danny are also staples in the Southern Illinois community. What they have done for SIU and its students is incredible. By working with an RSO on campus, they give these students a way to learn valuable life skills while also helping people with disabilities. Without Lex and Danny's constant support, many of these students would not have a support system or would not have the skills or confidence to advocate for themselves.

Yessenia Reyes

Lex and Danny are amazing people to work with. They know what they are doing and are super professional along with understanding and patient people. You can tell they love what they do, you’ll come to love them and the staff!

Kathleen Heuer

SIT Service Dogs is a reliable and flexible organization to work with. All the staff members are incredibly nice and joyful to be around! I would highly recommend working with them!

Lori Shannon

Daniel and Lex are amazing! They have taught me and my puppy so much it's incredible! I'm excited to experience the rest of our journey together!