Puppy Steps Training

We had our dog there for three months before we got him and I was blown away when I picked him. They had already taken care of all of the hard stuff! There was a demonstration when I picked him up and they showed everything that the dog was capable of and explained how to continue training him at my house. The dog was already potty trained, crate trained and very good at walking on a leash. He was also already trained with a variety of commands. 10/10 stars I would (and already have) highly recommend them to anyone.

We are experienced dog owners, but at the age of retirement when we found ourselves wanting a new puppy, but not all of the sleepless nights and house training accidents....enter Puppy Steps Training. I had some reservations about missing out on the bonding time with a tiny puppy, but with updates and pictures we were able to experience much of the delight. We came home with a puppy that after only a few days of adjustment is a pleasure. She sleeps in her crate for 8-9 hours straight every night, rings bells to go outside, knows how to sit, stay, go to bed, go to crate, hold a down, and hugely important; sit before greeting, and more. The home study materials and videos prepared us for bringing puppy home and set us up for the success of having a well behaved and obedient dog. Brad spent time teaching us Lady’s particular quirks and motivations as well as other tips, tricks, and nutritional information. We highly recommend the expert and caring services of Puppy Steps Training.

We are the happy owners of 2 graduates of Puppy Steps and couldn’t be happier with our diploma owning Griffs. Lady and Rose both went through Puppy Steps training before we picked them up to come live with us. Given the excellent results of Puppy Steps training, I wouldn’t own a dog without first having Brad train them. Our dogs came to us well adjusted, crate trained, bell trained to go outside, obedient to commands, and happy. They fit right into our family routine with out the sleepless nights and disruption a new puppy can cause when it first comes home. Puppy steps in nothing short of a miracle in my book and worth every penny. It was hard to leave our puppies with brad and not be part of the early months in a puppy’s life. Brad and his team eased the pain by providing detailed updates on training and progress. They also provided photos and video to help us feel like we were a part of the training process. If you plan to use your dog for bird hunting there is another advantage to working with Puppy Steps. Brad successfully introduced our dogs to birds and shooting. He brought out their natural instincts to hunt and helped channel that drive in a positive way. Both of our dogs hunted successfully their first season. Rose was pointing and retrieving at 6 months.

Puppy Steps Training is worth every single penny we paid! It is everything we were wanting in training our dog plus so much more. We loved receiving the daily emails letting us know how he was, what adventures he was having, and the commands he was learning. Every time we would visit him we were amazed at how much he had learned. The videos and handbook are invaluable! We still refer to them often as we are learning how to interact with our puppy. Everything is explained in such great detail and in a way that is easy to understand. The staff is so patient and supportive and willing to answer any questions (even after having our puppy home for weeks.) We can't imagine ever getting another dog without sending it to Puppy Steps. We recommend Puppy Steps Training without reservation to everyone we know.

My wife and I moved from Utah a few years ago, and our heart has been in the state ever since. When our beloved Berner died in May this year, we knew that we needed to find another canine companion. When my wife's health issues suggested that a service dog was probably a good idea, we started looking for breeder/trainers who would prepare a puppy for further training once s/he came to our home. After a quick Google search, we found Puppy Steps. From the very first contact, Brad and Ami were the consummate professionals. They clearly know the business well and, after some serious considerations, we decided to purchase Yeats - a white male Labrador retriever. The experience of meeting Brad and Yeats at the training center was exceptional - clear and concise summary of the Puppy Steps Method, and a smooth transition home. We can't speak highly enough of Puppy Steps - Yeats is an intelligent and well-trained dog, learns quickly and will make an exceptional service dog and family companion for years to come. We are so happy that we decided to come back to Utah and work with the Puppy Steps staff.