Doggie Steps Dog Training

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.

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 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.