Board and Train, In Your Home, and At The Park doggy training from Mark Siebel. Over 7,000 dogs trained, every one of them by Mark himself. Board and Train takes dogs from anywhere in the Valley. In-home training covers Chandler, Gilbert, Mesa, Tempe, Phoenix, Scottsdale and Paradise Valley.
Pick the format that fits your dog: a one or two week stay with Mark, four weeks of training in your home, or four weeks at the park. Positive reinforcement only, never a shock collar or choke chain, and you learn the commands too, so the results hold.
Mark comes to you. Four weeks of private doggy training in your home, once or twice a week.
Your dog stays with Mark for one or two weeks and comes home trained, with a written summary and lifetime follow-up.
You bring your dog to Mark's local Chandler park. Four weeks of private training outdoors, once or twice a week.
Meet Mark Siebel, owner and trainer
Mark still writes a handwritten thank you note to every customer, for every service.
Phoenix, AZ has a wide-variety of people living here with one main thing in common. They ALL love their dogs!
Training provides our customers with a “blue print” for successful dog ownership. Mark’s job at DOGGIE STEPS is not only to train and educate, but to consult with ALL aspects of what is involved with owning a dog from selection, health, training, grooming, boarding, and socialization.
Mark teaches the dog training portion of Pet Care Team Training, a certification program for professional pet sitters and dog walkers. He is one of five expert trainers in the course.
Puppies and any new dog to the household will need to be potty trained. Potty training will vary with every dog but by learning the correct way to do it will save a lot of time and sleepless nights. Crate or no crate? How much freedom can I give my puppy? How often should I take my puppy outside? How do I stop my dog from marking my furniture?
Humans use words and vocal pitch to communicate. Dogs BARK! Dog training will lower your dogs stress and bring better calm-submissive harmony resulting in less barking. What is good vs. negative barking? Is it normal for my dog to bark in the backyard for 1 hour? What dog training command can be used to STOP incessant barking?
Walking your dog is a great form of bonding, command review, and exercise. Does my dog have to be walked daily? How can I STOP my dog from pulling on the leash? My dog lunges at other dogs when on the leash. Is that normal? What no-pull device should I be using to STOP pulling?
Dogs are most likely to chew until their young adult years beginning at age 3. The first 5 months just until adult canine teeth begin to appear the chewing will be the most intense and your puppy will be chewing the most. What are good toys for my dog to chew on? How do I stop my dog from chewing? What dog training command could I use to STOP chewing?
As with humans dogs too get anxious. Symptoms include: Excessive licking, pacing, whining, barking, lunging and salivating. How can I make my dog less stressed? How can I bring more harmony and balance to my dog? Will a high anxiety dog eventually develop into aggression?
Some dogs possess predisposed aggressive tendencies. This can be displayed by such behaviors as biting another human or animal, resource guarding (i.e. food dish, bone, couch, bed, family member), or unbalanced and unpredictable mood swings. My dog bit the mailman. My dog does NOT do well at the dog park. I don’t know anyone with a dog to socialize my dog with? DOGGIE STEPS includes my own dogs for classes if social interaction is needed!
| Program | Best for | What happens |
|---|---|---|
| Board and Train | Puppies who will not potty train, dogs that pull or ignore you, owners who want it handled | Your dog stays with Mark for one or two weeks and comes home with the routine already built in, plus a written summary and lifetime follow-up. $2,000 or $3,900. |
| In Your Home | Owners who want to learn every command alongside their dog | Mark comes to you in Chandler, Gilbert, Mesa, Tempe, Phoenix, Scottsdale, Paradise Valley.. Four weeks, once or twice a week, starting at $650. |
| At the Park | The same private training at the lowest price | Bring your dog to Mark's local Chandler park. Same trainer, same four weeks, outdoors, starting at $575. |
Aggressive or anxious dogs are half of Mark’ss caseload. Tell him what is going on and he will point you to the right program.
Every dog owner has different challenges with their dog's behavior and will have different dog training requirements based on the dog's challenges. Whether your dog is showing signs of dog aggression with dogs OR humans, anxiety triggers in or outside the home, potty training, chewing, jumping, or pulling on the leash, DOGGIE STEPS DOG TRAINING can help.
Identify WHAT dog behaviors you are struggling with and then choose the appropriate dog training class.
Choosing the appropriate dog training class will mainly depend upon the customer's budget, level of dog training service desired and the dog's challenges.
I have found the BEST dog training class with the best dog training results is the Private In-Home 2x weekly. Training the dog in the home gives the greatest opportunity to observe the dog in its own environment interacting with other dogs, family members, internal/external stimuli and new guests.
Tell Mark about your dog through the contact form. He reads every message himself and replies by email or text by the end of the business day with the format that fits and the next open dates.
Tell Mark About Your DoggyHere’s what clients say about Mark’s proven professional dog training services.
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Mark Siebel is truly top-notch! He has worked with three of our dogs, most recently our dog Knightley, and we couldn’t recommend him more highly. We’ve used his board-and-train services and have been extremely impressed with how calm, well-adjusted, and happy our dogs are when they return home. What we appreciate most is how genuinely Mark treats our dogs like family, which makes leaving them in his care so much easier. He provides a thorough assessment, clear follow-up instructions, daily updates and photos, and ongoing support after training. He is also quick to answer questions and offer practical solutions to continue the progress at home. Mark takes the time to understand each dog’s individual needs and goals, and he builds on the progress you’ve already made rather than undoing it. If you’re considering training or board-and-train services to help your dog become an even more enjoyable member of your family, you’ll be very grateful you chose Mark!
Great experience! Taught us a lot with our dogs on our private training lessons with two dogs! Our 2 year old (resource guarding issues) and our 6 month old puppy. Every class was a good time, with good information and personalized guidance. Remember you have to do your homework to see improvement! It pays off! Great pricing as well, very affordable for longer term gain!
We highly recommend Mark for both dog training and pet sitting! He has worked with our dogs, Piper (7) and Goose (2), and has been wonderful with both of them. Mark gave us clear, practical guidance for Piper’s barking and Goose’s jumping, along with leash walking and multiple commands for Goose. His training advice is easy to understand and continue at home. We also use Mark for dog sitting and love his convenient pick-up and drop-off service. He communicates with us regularly by text while the dogs are with him, so we always know they’re happy and well cared for. Mark is reliable, knowledgeable, and great with our dogs. We highly recommend him!
We have worked with Mark training two of our dogs. Our older dog Teddy worked with Mark in his group training class over a decade ago at 6 months old. It was the perfect fit for him and set us off on a strong start. He is now 10 years old and is an amazing dog! He's retained his training and is such a joy to our family. We booked private training with our 1 year old chihuahua / poodle mix who was showing some signs of anxious repetitive barking with new people. Although he mainly struggles with males, he took very well to Mark and was immediately comfortable working with him. Mark has helped us so that we can enjoy social outings and have better ways of communicating with our dog in stressful moments. We are grateful for the support and how Mark has helped us with both our Teddy (10 yrs) and Benji (1 yr)!
Mark was always great to work with! Ginger is doing great and he always responds quickly to questions. Thank you for your help!
Mark was just who we needed! Our goal was for our 2 rescues to learn to get along. By the 3rd class they were BFF's. Not only do they get along but mark taught them, and us, a lot of discipline techniques. Highly suggest him!
We had an excellent experience with Mark’s in-home dog training for Hobby. Mark was extremely knowledgeable, professional, and took the time to understand Hobby's specific needs and behaviors. Each visit was well-structured, with clear explanations and techniques that were easy to practice between sessions. It was so exciting to see improvements in Hobby's behavior and confidence after every training. We highly recommend Mark to anyone looking for knowledgeable guidance and a trainer who truly goes above and beyond.
We have a 4-month-old puppy and brought Mark in for private in-home training. He was fantastic. He worked directly with our puppy on commands, how to correct misbehavior, and proper leash walking, and he took the time to teach us how to reinforce everything consistently. You can tell he genuinely knows what he’s doing. We’re already planning to bring him back for advanced training as our puppy gets older. Highly recommend.
I really wasn’t sure what could be done with my French Bulldog but Mark was patient with me, and Tess is so much calmer and less reactive now! We are both so much happier on our walks! If you are thinking about training it’s the best investment and Mark is your guy!
Mark is a great trainer. Very kind and effective with our dog. He was a rescue street dog and Mark transformed him into a wonderful pet!
This is our second beagle and we decided to do it right this time. We had Mark come and do private lessons and it was definitely worth the money. There were days when we were at our wits end with our crazy beagle’s behavior, but Mark was able to put things into perspective and show us the progress that was being made. Our puppy now is safer, is much better behaved, and our sanity is restored. We are so grateful to have invested in the Doggie Steps program.
Mark was an amazing trainer. From the very first visit we had new tools to implement and saw a marked improvement in both our dogs. He made a point to involve our kids in training sessions, making it fun for them as well. We have the tools and training now to enjoy our dogs instead of feeling like we are always managing their behaviors. Highly recommend!
We had an excellent experience working with Mark. He was incredibly knowledgeable, patient, and helpful. Our German Shepherd was very timid and anxious, and Mark gave us clear, practical advice that made a real difference. His training helped us tremendously with pack reordering and addressing resource guarding between our dogs. We saw noticeable improvements and felt much more confident handling situations that used to be stressful. Mark truly understands dog behavior and explains things in a way that’s easy to apply at home. Highly recommend him to anyone looking for a thoughtful, effective trainer!
I just finished training with Mark. We needed help with pulling on the leash and introducing other dogs. Mark brought his dog and we slowly introduced and built confidence each week. In a short 4 week Barrett (Australian Cattle Dog) has improved on walks and successfully had a play date with a friends puppy. I highly recommend Doggie Steps and Mark as your trainer.
My wife and I contacted Mark after adopting our 6 month old poodle, Newman, and quickly realizing we were in over our heads. We were dealing with biting, barking, jumping, and overall disobedience. The most distressing issue, though, was that Newman was becoming aggressive toward me in certain situations. He would be very friendly toward my wife but would lunge at me with his teeth showing. Even though he’s a little guy, when he goes into full Kujo mode, it can be pretty scary. Mark was excellent. He had great insight into why these behaviors were happening and offered practical, effective ideas for how to curb them. One thing that really stood out was that Mark brought his own sweet dog, Angel, to help with socialization. Having a calm, well-behaved dog modeling good behavior was incredibly helpful for Newman. The progress was amazing. Mark trained us just as much as he trained Newman, which made all the difference. We now have the skills and confidence to keep working with Newman and continue improving his behavior. We feel so fortunate to have found Mark and would highly recommend him to anyone who needs help with their dog.
I’m so grateful Mark was my dog Harvey’s first trainer! I didn’t know anything or what to expect since my dog was aggressive so that alone made me super nervous, but Mark knew exactly what to do & never left our side. Mark is the best! He’s patient & taught me so much. I noticed a big change in Harvey’s behavior and obedience with just the 4 weeks training, so I can’t imagine what more advanced training will do to him. I will definitely be reaching out again. Thank you so much Mark! Harvey’s a confident and happy boy on his walks now.
We enrolled our puppy in Mark’s beginner puppy class and we are so glad we did! Mark gives great advice on everything from nutrition to obedience. He makes recommendations specific to your puppy, covers a large amount of content, and sets owners up for success. We feel well-equipped to keep training our dog at home. Thank you, Mark!
Mark really knows how to teach you how to train your dog to be a good citizen. Just finished his class. Big improvement in my dogs behavior.
Contacted Mark through his website. Very prompt response with additional information. Very professional and is very evident that he cares about Blake and Mila. Open to varied training to fit our situation for our one year old pups. Explains training steps very thoroughly. We opted for in house training. Mark confirmed our twice a week appointments each day. Was flexible when we needed to postpone one session. Blake and Mila were very excited to see Mark twice a week. Our two pups evolved from jumping up on every visitor initially to sitting on command at the entry bench to greet not only Mark, but our visiting friends, delivery people and landscapers. Mark is a very patient trainer with not only our pups but with us too. He brought his dog , Angel, to help us our puppies with socialization which was very helpful. We will definitely recommend Mark and we will utilize his additional services in the future.🐾🐾
Mark is a great option for your dog training needs! We brought our dog Boots, a 4 month old minature australian shephard, to class not clear on what direction we should take our dog’s training next. 4 weeks later, he is a completely different dog. Mark focused on greetings/socialization in small group settings (average class size of 4 dogs), commonly used and practical commands (i.e off, heel, leave it) making sure we as owners were well equipped to practice these at home. Our time with Mark has made Boots super comfortable around other people and dogs, helped him gain respect for us and our commands, and allowed us to challenge him in his training. Highly recommend Mark and Doggie Steps!
Mark is not only an excellent dog trainer, but an all-around great person. He didn’t just teach me how to be a better dog owner for my puppy, Harley—he also helped me become better around dogs and people in general. Highly recommend
Mark is an amazing and efficient trainer. Straightforward and easy to work with! Very knowledgeable. We hired mark to help us train our brand new 8 week golden doodle and he did not disappoint! Gave great tips and tricks and was always available for questions via text outside of training times. 10/10 would recommend doggie steps!!!
We adopted a very large 110lb, very anxious young (ish) lab. Mark came to us through a recommendation from the rescue. We went from this dog growling and barking at people, being very hyper when he sees other dogs (as in you will be dragged down the street by a giant animal!) to a much calmer, controlled dog. We literally thought we would never be able to take this dog out in public and he now goes on social visits to petsmart, home depot etc. We did the 4 week class and I really, REALLY thought 4 weeks was never going to be enough. Mark got us there faster than I would have imagined. I will warn you - you have to do the homework (which is very reasonable). If you don't, you won't be successful. I'll also add - I contacted Mark via phone - he sent me a text to prepay training. I know in today's day and age this can bring on a bout of paranoia but he was always on time, always ready to help and always got us going quickly. He followed up through the week for check ins. He cares about what he does and the families and animals he helps. I can't recommend him enough and I am so thankful for what he did for not only our pet but our family.
Mark is a great dog trainer! He helped with my puppy Miso very much. She’s turned out to be a great and very calm dog! Thank you Mark
We cannot say enough good things about our experience with Mark! We have a Saint Bernard/Poodle mix, and we were honestly at a loss before working with him. From the very first session, he brought a sense of calm, structure, and confidence, not just to our dog, but to us as owners too. He didn’t just “train” our dog, he taught us how to communicate with him, which has made all the difference. Whether it was leash walking, recall, or managing his excitement around new people, Mark gave us clear tools and realistic steps that worked. Our Saint is now more respectful, easier to manage, and still his lovable self. If you’re feeling overwhelmed or unsure where to start, especially with a giant breed, this is your person. So thankful we found him!
Mark really helped us with our puppy + older dog situation. We had some behavioral issues between our older dogs and our new puppy. With Mark's help it really turned the behavior around in our house and made everyone much happier. Picture of our good girl Esmeralda now.
Mark was a godsend for my dog's separation anxiety. My corgi/cattle dog mix would bark, drool, and destroy the blinds when left alone. Now after 4 weeks of in-home training with Mark, we just left him alone, loose for almost 2 hours with no signs of anxiety or destruction! We also got a really nice, solid foundation of obedience tools that have made my dog so much easier to live with. I would recommend Mark to anyone.
I can't say enough good thing about Mark. He helped us train our 5 month old mini Aussie; from the first session we had with him, we saw immediate improvement. Over a few weeks, he improved our confidence in handling our dog and we feel like better dog owners as a result. Mark is also great with kids and kept them involved with all aspects of training. If you need a dog trainer, I'd start with Mark and Doggie Steps.
Where do I start? Mark is an EXCELLANT trainer! My dog and I learned so much. Did I say learned something? Yes! Mark trains the owner on many things that were 100% spot on when I used the techniques he gave me. Mark is prompt and easy to work with. So kind and smart. My dog is 100% a better dog from the training she received. Money very well spent. I would do it all again, but I don't need to because my dog is doing so good. I loved Marks training program!
Mark is an incredible dog trainer!! He was able to teach our 5 year old Golden Retriever how to get in and out of the car, walk well on a leash in just a few classes! We never thought it was possible as we tried and tried without any success. We highly recommend Mark!!
The best of the best! Professional, kind, and did amazing work with our dogs. Recommend him 100%, you won't be disappointed.
I seriously wish I could give this review 10 stars. Working with Mark has been such an amazing experience both for our 2-year old pitbull, Broly, and my fiancé & I. When we came to Mark, we were told that Broly was aggressive & reactive. I wanted to try to mitigate this and help him as much as possible. I spent hours and days looking for a trainer, and when I found Mark, I felt so much comfort knowing he would help us. Its been 5 months since we began working with Mark, and all I can say is life has been a night and day difference with Broly. Not only has Broly's obedience/behavior improved, we can take him out in public, around other dogs, and even have pup-dates without fear. We learned Broly was not reactive, but just a bit awkward when meeting other dogs. We learned more about Broly than I ever thought we could, and learned how we can best support him and his needs through Mark's guidance. Broly has just graduated Advanced Group Class, and I never thought I'd see a day where I would be saying (typing) that, or see him engaging with other dogs & wanting to play. I'm so excited to keeping working with Mark and the rest of the Doggie Steps Dog Training Team, and continue to learn more, and have Broly make some more friends!
We used Doggie Steps to help us re-socialize our rescue lab. Not only did Mark help our boy, he also armed us with the tools needed to ensure ongoing training. We all loved our sessions and plan to go back with our latest addition once he's a little bit older. Highly recommend Doggie Steps for anyone looking for an excellent trainer.
I originally contacted Doggie Steps to help socialize my dog to cats. Not only did Mark successfully help with that, but also provided training for other behaviors. He was always prompt, professional, and had a wonderful way with my dogs. His style is firm, caring, and positive. I would not hesitate to recommend Mark to anyone looking for dog training!
This review is a bit overdue. We adopted a cute little terrier mix from a local rescue and, after having to toss out many shoes and experiencing several days of frustration, hired Mark to train us and our new pup. We were convinced that our new pup was the devil incarnate and we were being karmically punished for something horrible we'd done in a past life. Mark offered scheduling options and we opted for him to come to our home for training. We mostly stuck to our schedule, but he was flexible when circumstances changed. The training was fantastic. He provided a curriculum and modified it, when necessary. By the end of the 8 training lessons, our pup was absolutely transformed. Seriously. It's not magic, though. It was up to us to consistently train between lessons. And we did. And we still do. Mark provided exactly what we needed to be successful in understanding and managing our pup's needs, and how to get him to respond to us favorably. Our 11th week with our new pack member is coming to a close and we are so happy that we called Mark to help us through the frustration. We highly recommend his services. Thank you, Mark!
We completed the beginners puppy group class and advance puppy group class. Mark was awesome, he was very knowledgeable and helpful throughout both classes! And very patient with us! He was always checking in and very helpful when any new puppy behaviors came up outside of class and taught us the skills needed to not only train our pup to have good manners but skills to help keep him safe. He definitely knows what he is doing and was always good to my puppy! I would recommend him to anyone!
We just concluded a 4 week training session with our 3 year old American Dingo rescue. Mark was able to assist us with some of the breed related issues we have been having, and he helped us greatly with understanding the training process and psychology so that we can continue confidently on our own going forward. We saw a lot of improvements in our sweet girl, and we are also greatly improved as trainer-owners! We are looking forward with joy now, instead of trepidation. We can once again enjoy outings with our dog and can provide her with the stimulation and the exercise she needs to stay a happy and confident dog. Thank you Mark!
Excellent dog trainer changed my pup into a really good boy. Very patient and has a lot of helpful tips and tricks for a great foundation.
Mark is an awesome trainer. He is very patient and understanding (with the owners). He has been an incredible resource and our dog is doing great. Thank you Mark.
We called Mark when our 10 month old beagle Lilly was getting a little out of hand. We had previously been able to train our dogs on the basics, but our skills were no match for her beagle nose which was leading to uncontrollable barking and whining. We signed up for the 4 week in-home training, and we (us and Lilly) have made so much progress in that short time. My 8 year old, very independent daughter participated in all the training, and Mark quickly picked up on how to best engage her in the process. He said that she did better than most of his adult clients, which of course encouraged her even more. Lilly and our other dog Cutie were excited to see Mark every week. It’s a small commitment of time to set yourselves up for success.We are now empowered to take what we’ve learned and keep building on it. Thank you Mark for giving us the tools, structure, and confidence we needed!
Mark Siebel with Doggie Steps Dog Training did an excellent job in assisting us with our 4 yr old rescue, Bella, a miniature poodle. We chose the class that was twice a week at his home/neighborhood and local park. He taught us a great deal and made the class fun. Mark is patient, kind, compassionate and very knowledgeable about dogs and training. We saw progress in our dog right away and she improved every week. We are so happy with his services! Bella is a much more confident dog now and has less anxiety. The walks are SO much better, she is getting along better with our old timer dog at home and has less food aggression. If you are having issues or behavior problems with your dog, don't be quick to give up on them, just call Mark! He is the best and we are so glad we found him!
Good at communication, worked with us on times and pricing when we needed it. Touched on most things on our list. Overall though he was pretty condescending and we didn’t feel we got our money’s worth. Unfortunately will be looking for a different trainer to meet our needs.
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
I have an American German shepherd little over 1 year old now. Got him when he was 6 months old, had no prior training with minimal socialization. After doing some basic house training at home, I decided to take my shepherd to a doggie daycare center to get him more socialization. Well...it did not go well at all. We went to heartstrings pet resort, the instinct he hears and sees other dogs, he went nuts! Out of control with barking and lounging. So the manager of the dog care referred me to Doggie Steps Dog Training with Mark. Contacted Mark via email and he quickly respond within 24 hours. Told Mark about the situation and we signed up for a 5 session class at Mark's place with a reasonable price. The first day of class was tough. The instinct we got to class, my shepherd was pulling the leash, barking, and lounging like a 65lb beast!! He was definitely out of my control. Mark gave me some instructions on introduction and attempted to give my shepherd chicken...well, he almost had Mark's arm!! We keep about 6 feet apart for the rest of the class but Mark didn't give up on training him. The second class went better. Mark recommended me a pincher collar and it saved my sore arm. Definitely helped with the pulling and controlling my shepherd. Mark taught me some great techniques to handler my shepherd around stressful environments. By class three and four, my shepherd was able to go up to Mark and greet him calmly. Not only that, my shepherd was allowing Mark to pet him, take treats from others, and less anxious. After just 5 sessions with Mark, I can confidently said my dog has changed. If I ever own another dog, I would certainly go back to Mark for dog training. He's been an excellent coach👏 Highly recommend!!
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.
