Doggie Steps Dog Training LLC

Doggie Steps offers private and group training programs. Private “At My Home” classes are held at Mark’s home in Chandler, AZ, outdoors, and are ideal for dogs with outdoor behavior challenges or reactivity. Private “In Home” classes involve Mark traveling to the client’s home for training and observation in their environment. Group classes, with a maximum of 6 dogs, are held at Mark’s home outdoors and focus on basic commands and socialization for calm, non-aggressive dogs.

Puppy/Beginner classes (4 weeks, 1 hour weekly) cover potty training, home puppy proofing, acclimating pups to the home, socializing, leadership posture, grooming, health, nutrition, and basic commands like sit, leave it, off, stay, down, come, and heel. The Puppy/Beginner/Advanced class (4 weeks, 1 hour, twice weekly) includes all beginner material plus advanced adult dog behavior challenges, off-leash obedience mastery using voice and posture, advanced commands (sit/stay, stand/stay, down/stay), leash work, boundary rope, scent seeking, water works, send away, come with whistle, and sight/sound/touch, along with agility challenges. Advanced Group classes review beginner material and include continued dog/dog social acclimation, mental and physical challenges, and advanced obedience.

Pricing Summary

Pricing varies based on the training type and duration. Private In Home training ranges from $200 for an hourly session to $1225 for a 4-week, twice-weekly package. Private At My Home training ranges from $160 for an hourly session to $975 for a 4-week, twice-weekly package. Group classes are $200 for Puppy/Beginner and $250 for Advanced, both for 4 weeks, once weekly. Prices listed are base prices, and certain cases like anxiety or aggression may be priced higher. Fees for multiple dogs and travel may also apply. All services must be paid in full prior to the class/service start date. Payments are accepted via Check, Cash, Venmo, Zelle, and PayPal.

Policies

Classes are consecutive, and no makeup classes are allowed unless preapproved. There are no refunds for any services. All training is done at the trainer’s and customer’s own risk, and clients agree to hold Doggie Steps, LLC harmless from any claims for loss or injury.

Doggie Steps Dog Training LLC is a professional dog training service led by Mark Siebel, an Obedience & Behavior Dog Trainer with 17 years of experience and over 6000 dogs trained. Mark has a human/dog psychology background and specializes in anxiety and aggression cases, which make up 50% of his caseload. He emphasizes that he is the only one who trains your dog, ensuring no replacement or part-time trainers are used.

The business offers various training options including In Home Dog Training, At My Home Dog Training, and Group Dog Training. All training is force-free and positive reinforcement-based, with a strict policy against the use of shock or choke collars. Doggie Steps also includes Mark’s own dogs for classes if social interaction is needed, providing a unique socialization opportunity.

Customers who complete any training course gain lifetime access to Doggie Steps for any dog-related needs, serving as a long-term consultant for new behavioral challenges. Mark’s mission is to deliver comprehensive, professional, and results-based canine services, consulting on all aspects of dog ownership from selection and health to grooming, boarding, and socialization.

Accomplishments

Mark Siebel has 17 years of dog training experience, having trained over 6000 dogs since 2005. He has a background in human/dog psychology and has owned five Australian Shepherds. Approximately 50% of his dog training caseload involves anxiety and aggression-based behaviors.

How to Get Started!

Clients can schedule a class by contacting Doggie Steps. Payment for all services must be made in full via Check, Cash, Venmo, Zelle, or PayPal prior to the class or service start date.