How Long Does Puppy Potty Training Take in Chandler, AZ?
By Mark Siebel, Owner and Trainer, DOGGIE STEPS Dog Training The question families ask most about puppy potty training in Chandler, AZ is the timeline: most puppies take 4 to 6 months to fully potty train, and some take up to a year, especially smaller breeds with smaller bladders. Anyone promising a puppy fully potty […]
Puppy Training With Children | Chandler Dog Trainer
Puppy Training With Children: A Family Affair That Really Works If you have a new puppy and young children at home, you may be wondering whether training and kids can coexist. The short answer is yes, and not only can they coexist, but they can also actually strengthen each other. After more than 20 years […]
Potty Training Basics for Puppies: Simple Steps That Work
Potty training basics for puppies are among the first things every new dog owner needs to learn, and getting it right early makes everything else easier. Many owners at Doggie Steps tell us their new puppy seemed perfect at first, with no accidents, no chewing, and no trouble at all. We call this the honeymoon […]
5 Puppy Training Games You Should Play With Your Puppy
Provided by: TAILS MAGAZINE They say a tired dog is a good dog, and at no time is this more true than when you’re dealing with a puppy––a little furball of energy who requires constant care and new puppy training attention or will likely be chewing up a shoe (or two) as soon as you […]
Bringing Home a New Puppy
Author: Bernadette Emery Co-Author: Mark Siebel Are you planning on bringing home a new puppy? After doing your research, finding a dog breed and a puppy that is right for you, there will still be several things that a dog owner should do to get ready to have and care for a new puppy. It […]
Puppy Feeding Tips
How should you feed a puppy? Cute, cuddly and hungry! When your new puppy is ready for solid food, it is essential that they follow a complete and balanced diet. This will help supply them with sufficient amounts of nutrients and provide energy in order to promote optimal growth and development. While your puppy may […]
What Dog is Right For Me?
Bringing home a new dog is a major commitment. The #1 challenge I see with my dog training customers, is the breed and temperament of the dog not fitting the lifestyle of the owner. Lifestyle is VERY important when choosing a dog. How often are you home? Are you physically active? Do you have a […]
To Crate? Or Not To Crate?
If I’ve said it once, I’ll say it a million times: “Don’t think like a human when you should be thinking like a dog!” I often have customers who think like a humans, when they really need to be considering how wolves would be raised in a wild pack situation. Domesticated dog behaviors are derived […]