Live a Happier Life with Your Furry Friend
Certified
balanced trainers you can trust
Since 2005
helping families nationwide
Lifetime Support
to keep training on track
National Network
of local trainers near you
Free Evaluation
to start your dog’s training
How It Works
We offer a wide range of dog training programs designed to fit your goals, whether you need board and train, private lessons, puppy training, or group classes. Each program is led by certified trainers, with flexible scheduling and lifetime support after graduation.
Free Evaluation
We assess your dog’s needs and create a personalized plan that fits your lifestyle.
Customized Training Plan
Certified trainers guide you and your dog through proven, positive methods for behavior improvement.
Hands-On Training
Choose from in-home, mobile, or facility-based programs designed for lasting results.
Ongoing Support
Receive tools, guidance, and follow-ups to maintain progress and reinforce skills at home.
Our Dog Training Programs
and Services
Meet Your Dog Trainers
Every dog trainer on the Jacksonville team is extensively trained and experienced in balanced training techniques that address a range of behavioral issues to help your dog reach their full potential.
Katelyn Godwin
Owner
As a local to the Carolina coast, Katie from a very young age knew that she had a strong love for animals of all kinds and the beach. Growing up, her family always had animals; dogs, cats, rabbits, hamsters, even a hedgehog named Luna!. She got her first personal dog her senior year of high school, an Australian Shepherd mix, Malia and the pair bonded from the start. After interning at a veterinarian, volunteering at multiple animal shelters, and working at a boarding and grooming facility, Katie realized that dogs were the path she wanted to take. But what exactly? Grooming, boarding, handling, training? After having some difficulties with Malia, she looked into dog training and that’s when she found the Dog Wizard! She was hooked from the start and her goal now is to help every dog and their human have a better understanding and relationship!
Kayleigh Colgan
Trainer
Kayleigh was born in Wilmington NC, but raised mostly in Virginia. She moved back to North Carolina to be closer to family and has since come to the Jacksonville area. Her love for animals started when She was a little kid. Any and all animals, from common pets to exotic animals. She always wanted to learn more about them. Growing up she was around and owned many pets including large and small dogs, cats, horses, birds, and hamsters. She has worked at a few dog daycare/boarding facilities and helped in a Vet Clinic. She has three cats and a pit mix named Oso. When looking for Oso to gain better confidence and training, she found The Dog Wizard. “To me dogs are so smart and seeing their minds at work encourages me to help owners and their dogs experience that for themselves.”
See What Other Dog Owners are Saying
We came to Joanne with a clear list of goals: teaching him to “place” and hold it, having calm and controlled walks, tolerating the vacuum, and being able to take him out in public without stress. He accomplished every single one of them. We are still in shock every time we see him hold his place, let us vacuum without interference, or calmly walk by our side in busy environments.
This past weekend we tested it at a vineyard with friends, he stayed calmly placed by our side the entire time, which left everyone who knows him in disbelief. At home, he’s constantly tempted by our 1-year-old’s food and toys, but he doesn’t break from his place until we release him. Truly incredible.
We are so grateful to Joanne for her patience, skill, and guidance. If you’re considering training, we can’t recommend The Dog Wizard College Park enough — it’s been life-changing for our family.
She was patient, consistent, and clearly experienced with tougher breeds. She didn’t try to change who he is, which I appreciated, but she helped shape his behavior in a way that makes
our daily routines a lot smoother. He walks better on leash, responds more to commands, and generally listens better than he used to.
Joanne also made sure I understood how to continue the training at home, which made a big difference in keeping the momentum going. She was easy to work with, gave honest feedback, and really seemed to care about Brody’s progress.
If you’re looking for a trainer who knows what they’re doing—especially with independent-minded dogs—Joanne’s the one. 100% recommend!
About The Dog Wizard Charlotte
Our dog training goes beyond basic commands like Sit, Come, and Down. Our approach focuses on helping your dog make better choices and respond to you instead of their impulses.
We cover all the essential obedience commands you need to communicate effectively with your dog. But more importantly, we teach your dog to stay engaged and follow through with these commands, even in the most distracting environments.
Our goal is to enhance your dog’s understanding of obedience, making it a natural part of their behavior, not just a few tricks they perform when they feel like it.
Why Choose The Dog Wizard
Magical Methodologies
All of our trainers use balanced training techniques that are proven to be effective in and out of the classroom.
Everywhere Dogs Are
With over 100 locations — the majority of them being mobile — we have the ability to bring balanced dog training right to you.
Trained to Transform
Our knowledgeable trainers complete a rigorous dog training curriculum through The Dog Wizard Academy that teaches them methods that truly work
A Lifetime of Support
Those who complete our obedience programs have access to indefinite group class training support.
