Go More Places. Enjoy More Activities. Have More Freedom.

Imagine being able to do the things you’ve always wanted with a well-behaved, social, and obedient sidekick, your dog!

Ensure Long-Term Success for Your New Puppy

Everything’s a game when you’re a puppy, even training. Learn how to build confidence with control for your new family member.

Have Peace of Mind When You Leave Home

“You’re my best friend” said every dog ever about their owner. Eliminate your dog’s stress & anxiety when leaving home

Take Relaxed Walks Without Pulling

It’s way more fun for both you and your dog when walking with a loose leash. You set the pace.

Bring Your Dog to More Public Places

Friends, Food, and Fun is the name of the game. Enjoy more stress-free experiences together.

Enjoy Group Play at the Park

Let your dog join the pack, doing what they do best, sniffin’ & socializing.

Get Attention for all the Right Reasons

Be able to reward your dog with more freedom & experiences you can enjoy together.

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Professional Dog Trainers in Marin County

Marin County is famed for its beautiful landscapes, where the ocean meets the mountains and wide open natural preserves bump up against lively towns. Marin’s active, family-oriented communities are also among the best in the world to raise a healthy and happy dog. 

At The Dog Wizard Marin, our mission is to cultivate harmonious relationships between dogs and their families in the North Bay and greater Bay Area. We believe a strong foundation of obedience training isn’t just easier on the owner–it’s better for the dog. A well-trained dog possesses a calmer state of mind and has more freedom to accompany their owner on daily adventures. 

Whether you’re looking to strengthen off-leash recall at Muir or Stinson Beach, take loose-leash hikes through Headlands trails, or simply relax side-by-side with your dog in a downtown Marin cafe patio, we can help you achieve your training goals. Our trainers also specialize in addressing an array of behavioral issues, from reactivity to fearfulness to separation anxiety.

Our goal at The Dog Wizard is to cultivate a community of dogs and owners in Marin County–that’s why we provide lifetime support classes for all of our clients. Our training programs are tailored specifically to your dog’s personality and needs and designed to accommodate your busy lifestyle and budget.

A well-behaved dog doesn’t happen overnight, but our expert trainers will start you on the path to building a stronger relationship based on understanding and communication with your pup. You’ll be pleasantly surprised to see the positive changes brought about through our compassionate and thoughtful training. 

Reach out to The Dog Wizard Marin for a free consultation today–a calm, happy future for you and your dog is closer than you think.

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  • Adam Kesselman

    Owner

  • Lina Egan

    Manager/Trainer

  • Tim Lalonde

    Trainer

Obedience Programs

  • Lifetime Support

    It’s one thing for your dog to learn new skills. It’s another for your dog to retain those skills for years. At The Dog Wizard, we offer lifetime support as part of our training programs. After your dog graduates, you can continue to bring it in for weekly group classes. These sessions offer a chance to reinforce skills, make new friends and strengthen the unique bond between the pet and pet parent.

  • Aussie dog in a private dog training lesson

    Private Dog Training Lessons

    Does your dog need one-on-one training support? The Dog Wizard has you covered with our personalized, private dog training sessions. First, our professional trainers will get to know your pet’s unique habits. Then, they’ll design a training plan that meets their precise needs. These lessons may take place at your home or our facility — wherever you and your dog feel most comfortable.

  • Two dogs in group training

    Group Dog Training Classes

    Are you interested in group training for your dog? We offer group dog training classes that cover everything your dog needs to know, from obedience commands to housebreaking. In addition to learning new skills, it’ll have a chance to socialize with fellow canines. Our programs include puppy classes for dogs up to 5 months of age, as well as foundation classes for small groups of five to seven.

  • Golden retreiver in a board and train dog training program

    Board and Train Dog Training

    Do you want to enroll your dog in training classes but don’t have time to attend? We’ve got you covered. At The Dog Wizard, we offer board and train programs at various program lengths of stay: 7 days, 14 days or 21 days. During the program, your pet will stay with us full-time and learn directly from our dedicated, professional trainers.

  • Brown puppy concept image for puppy training programs

    Puppy Training Programs

    There’s no doubt puppies are full of energy. While this playfulness provides plenty of entertainment, it can also lead to behavioral problems. From chewing furniture to play biting, there are all sorts of mischief for young puppies to get into. That’s why we offer comprehensive puppy training. These lessons teach puppies essential skills (such as obedience commands, leash walking and socialization), helping ensure they grow into well-behaved adults.

Our Location

When it comes to top-notch dog training in Marin County and the greater Bay Area, look no further than The Dog Wizard Marin. Our team is your go-to choice for comprehensive training: from mastering obedience to perfecting leash control and off-leash freedom. We have the expertise and experience required to help your dog become the best version of themselves.

No matter where you and your dog call home in the Marin/San Francisco Bay Area, we’re here to make training a rewarding experience. Join The Dog Wizard family, and let’s unlock your dog’s full potential together. As always, we are committed to you and your family for life, not just while you are in our active training programs.

Our services extend to various communities, including:

– Berkeley Dog Trainer
– Corte Madera Dog Trainer
– Fairfax Dog Trainer
– Larkspur Dog Trainer
– Mill Valley Dog Trainer
– Novato Dog Trainer
– Oakland Dog Trainer
– Richmond Dog Trainer
– San Anselmo Dog Trainer
– San Francisco Dog Trainer
– San Rafael Dog Trainer
– Sausalito Dog Trainer

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Why Dog Wizard?

Our training is not just about teaching behaviors (Sit, Come, Down). Instead, we believe in teaching your dog how to make better choices and how to listen to us instead of their impulses.

Of course we teach your dogs all of the basic obedience and commands you will need to communicate with them, but we also teach them how to be engaged and to follow through with these commands even in the most distracting of environments. What good is the “Come” command if it does not work when you need your dog to come because he is running after a squirrel into the path of a car!?

We believe in refining your dog’s comprehension of obedience so that it becomes a way of life for them, not just a few tricks they can show off when they are in the mood.

Lifetime Support

Owning a Dog is Life Time Commitment…

That’s why we not only teach your dog the skills it needs to be well-behaved, but we will give you, your spouse, your kids, and anyone else in your family all the tools necessary to maintain a long, healthy, and happy relationship with your new and improved family member.

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Frequently Asked Questions

Absolutely not! You’ll see that you get to enjoy your dog’s true personality more when you can do things together as a team. Through this strengthened relationship, you’ll find you’ll be able to do more together, regulate certain behaviors, and enjoy more quality time together.

No dog is too old for training, however beginning training at a young age sets the stage for a well-behaved dog for years to come. Regardless of age, all dogs benefit by having structure, boundaries, and cognitive exercises that help keep them happy, healthy, and younger than their years. Unless your dog has a medical condition, or adversely affected to basic exercise we can find a program to meet their needs.

No! At the end of the day, we like to think of these things as a distraction for the dog to work through, but it does require consistency in training to reach your goals.

We train dogs of any size and breed.

We like to do a full assessment of your dog and ensure we have a true understanding of your goals, both for the dog, and for yourself. We are not a one-size-fits-all solution, and would rather tailor a program that meets your specific needs and desires.

We are balanced dog trainers. We like to pair our training style to the unique needs of the dog in front of us. We have many tools in our belts and not every dog requires the same protocols. We’ll provide a solution that best fits the ultimate goals you have in mind for both you and your dog.

That depends on the dog and the situation. We use pressure and release techniques utilizing transitional slip leads, pinch collars, and remote-collars. These tools, when used properly are very effective to achieve training goals with the least amount of stress on the dog.

That depends on your lifestyle and your goals for your pup. You’ll get fantastic results either way with us, but the in home sessions will require more of a time commitment from you than the board and train. During the free evaluation, a trainer will help you determine the best program for you and your pup.