Mark Siebel, owner and lead trainer of DOGGIE STEPS DOG TRAINING, had his first dog at the age of 10. A Miniature Schnauzer named P.J. Born and raised in Milwaukee, WI, Mark knew from a young age that he had a natural affinity to dogs, “I could never walk by any dog without petting or communicating with it,” says Mark He now has 3 Australian Shepherds. DOGGIE STEPS leashed its first dog in 2005. 17 years later, over 6000 satisfied K’9’s and customers alike have experienced the pleasures of a “calm-submissive” dog. The goal has always been to show owners how to properly integrate their dog into the home setting. Consulting on what breed of dog to buy, where to buy/rescue from, preparing your home for your new puppy and health/nutrition are just a few ways DOGGIE STEPS helps its customers. The whole family unit is encouraged to participate in training, especially kids, enabling them with leadership skills, confidence, and increased self-esteem. “It’s nice to see kids take ownership of the positive results that come from the training of their dog”, says Mark. Positive reinforcement, deep voice tone/frequencies, strong body posture, and consistency have all been successful training tools in the DOGGIE STEPS dog training classes. Mark takes each dog’s challenges on an individual basis, and tailors each training session to address that challenge. No two dogs OR humans are exactly alike, and some training methods must be creatively developed to solve certain dog behaviors. A Good Dog = A Trained Owner
