Puppy Training Schedule by Age: The Complete Week-by-Week Guide From 8 Weeks to 18 Months

It is 11:45 PM on a Tuesday. You are sitting on a cold kitchen floor, clutching a half-empty bottle of enzyme cleaner in one hand and a soggy paper towel in the other. Across the room, your 9-week-old puppy (the one you dreamed about for years) is currently engaged in a high-speed "zoomie" session, pausing only to chew the corner [...]

2026-07-14T08:06:53-04:00May 7th, 2026|

How to Crate Train a Dog: The Complete Guide for Puppies, Adults, and Rescue Dogs

Picture this: it's your first week with a new puppy. You've read that crates are helpful, so you coax him inside, close the door, and head to work. Eight hours later, you come home to a shredded blanket, a traumatized dog, and a crate that now represents nothing but dread. Or maybe you went the other direction entirely. You [...]

2026-07-14T02:56:53-04:00April 20th, 2026|

When Weekly Classes Aren’t Enough: Is Board and Train Dog Training Right for Your Dog?

Group classes for dogs are excellent for many reasons. They teach valuable skills and truly help with socialization. But sometimes, after weekly dog group classes, you may still notice that walking your dog is still chaotic and challenging. At The Dog Wizard, we recognize that weekly classes work well for many dogs. That’s why they’re so popular. And these [...]

2026-07-14T02:53:30-04:00March 20th, 2026|

7 Signs Your Dog Needs Obedience Training

Sometimes, your pup may seem like a free spirit, pulling you along on a walk or digging up your garden at will. You might think your pet is being playful, but these are usually signs your dog has formed some bad habits, communication is unclear, or some of your pup’s needs are not being met. Many dog behavioral problems [...]

2026-07-14T09:48:18-04:00February 12th, 2021|