Business Details
21 Years
experience
Professional Dog Training in Chandler, AZ
Established in 2005, DOGGIE STEPS Dog Training has dedicated itself to transforming canine behavior through positive reinforcement and expert understanding of human/dog psychology. Our founder, Mark Siebel, brings over 17 years of hands-on experience and a deep commitment to fostering harmonious relationships between dogs and their owners. Specializing in obedience training, anxiety management, and aggression prevention, we offer personalized in-home, at-home, and group training solutions tailored to each dog's unique needs.Our methodology emphasizes voice tone, body posture, and consistency, avoiding aversive tools like shock or choke collars. With a track record of training over 6,000 dogs in the Phoenix area, we combine practical education with lifetime support to empower owners and create calm-submissive companions. Our services extend beyond training to include breed selection guidance, puppy preparation, and health/nutrition counseling, ensuring comprehensive care for every stage of a dog's life.
Services
In Home Training
At Home Training
Group Classes
Puppy Training
Aggression Management
Anxiety Solutions
Leash Training
Potty Training
Crate Training
Obedience Commands
Details
- Year established: 2005
Highlights and features
- 17 years of experience training over 6,000 dogs since 2005
- Positive reinforcement methods with no shock/choke collars
- Personalized training plans addressing anxiety and aggression
- Lifetime access to dog-related consultation after training
- Owner-led sessions with consistent trainer for all classes
What people say
Excellent job
Reasonable prices
Flexible schedule
Lifelong skills
Patient instruction
Services
In Home Training
Personalized dog training conducted at client residences. Trainers work one-on-one with owners and pets to address specific behavioral issues in the dog's natural environment. Ideal for complex cases requiring focused attention and customized solutions through four weekly hour-long sessions.
Group Classes
Small-group training sessions limited to six dogs. Focuses on basic obedience commands and socialization skills in controlled outdoor environments. Provides structured interaction opportunities while maintaining behavioral expectations through weekly hour-long sessions at our Chandler facility.
Puppy Training
Specialized programs for puppies under 12 months. Covers housebreaking, crate training, bite inhibition, and foundational commands. Includes home preparation guidance and nutritional advice to establish lifelong positive behaviors through four-week structured programs.
Aggression Management
Targeted interventions for dogs displaying territorial, food-related, or social aggression. Utilizes desensitization techniques and structured leadership exercises to modify reactive behaviors while prioritizing safety for all participants through customized training plans.
Anxiety Solutions
Specialized programs addressing separation anxiety, noise phobias, and generalized anxiety. Combines environmental enrichment with calming command training to help dogs develop coping mechanisms through consistent, compassionate approaches.
People
Mark Siebel
Owner & Lead Trainer
Professional dog trainer with 17 years of experience and three Australian Shepherds. Developed positive reinforcement methods since 2005, trained over 6,000 dogs, and donates time to youth dog education programs.
Questions
What training methods do you use?
We use 100% positive reinforcement with voice tone, posture, and treats. No shock/choke collars or aversive techniques.
Do you offer guarantees for behavior changes?
While we can't guarantee 100% correction for severe aggression/anxiety, we teach management techniques for improved behavior.
Can multiple dogs attend the same session?
Yes, we accommodate multiple dogs from the same household in private sessions with possible additional fees.
What areas do you serve?
We serve Chandler, Phoenix, Scottsdale, Paradise Valley, Mesa, Gilbert, and Tempe, AZ.
Do you offer lifetime support after training?
Yes, all graduates receive lifetime access to our expertise for any dog-related questions or challenges.
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Reviews (4)
Matthew Maronay
Oct 13, 2021
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I've used Mark to train 3 of my dogs, a Rottweiler, Great Dane and now a Labrador. I keep coming back because he does an excellent job. Prices are reasonable, schedule is flexible, would definitely recommend
Jennifer Tortorici
Jun 21, 2021
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Mark was awesome with our "quarantine rebel puppies". His calm nature and positive attitude, with us and the dogs, helped us so much. He taught us so many useful strategies and we continue to see success. We HIGHLY recommend his services. He delivers and it's worth it!
Robert Deck
Dec 09, 2020
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Our dog is a puppy. 5months old. We were having lots of issues with her listening, barking, sitting and basic commands. Her biggest issue was that she refused to go anywhere near the car. So we could not take her anywhere. Other people said it could take months and even until adulthood before she may get in to the car. We had 5 sessions with Mark which to honest did not think would be enough time to get everything accomplished.
His pricing was very reasonable. Just after the first visit we could see an immediate improvement. By week 5, our puppy was very well mannered, she listened to our commands, much easier to handle. And the big news is that she began jumping in and out of our car! Like she's been doing it all along. I would recommend Mark to anyone needing any type of assistance with their dog.
His pricing was very reasonable. Just after the first visit we could see an immediate improvement. By week 5, our puppy was very well mannered, she listened to our commands, much easier to handle. And the big news is that she began jumping in and out of our car! Like she's been doing it all along. I would recommend Mark to anyone needing any type of assistance with their dog.
Brandon Marin
Feb 18, 2018
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Good trainer, great methodology. Everything Mark taught us worked, only thing needed is consistency on our part to keep our pup trained. Prices were reasonable. Only qualm we had was inconsistency on prices. With committing to six week class we were told our pup could attend unlimited group classes for free for a year. When we tried to attend we were then told that the max was 5, which was kind of lame. There were some other inconsistencies (the difference between 4&5 Star) but all in all he was a good trainer. Would definitely recommend to any new pup owner of any breed.
