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 or mobile 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 The Dog Wizard St. Johns 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.
Mike
Owner
Mike owns The Dog Wizard St. Johns of Northeast Florida and is a lifelong dog dad. He served in the U.S. Navy for 30 years, has a BS in Aeronautics from Embry-Riddle Aeronautical University, studied national security affairs and international security studies at the Naval Postgraduate School, and attended Command and Staff School at the Naval War College.
After leaving military service, Mike entered the defense and aerospace corporate world and earned an MBA focused on Strategic Leadership from the University of New Haven. He then worked as a program manager on the Presidential Helicopter Program with Sikorsky, a Lockheed Martin company. After his time with Sikorsky, Mike relocated from Connecticut to Florida to open The Dog Wizard St. Johns, be closer to the families of his two adult children, and trade corporate life for a full-time entrepreneurial dog dad life.
Mike’s passion for dogs, desire to serve his community, and a strong calling to once again work in the open air have led him to a new career with our four-legged furry friends, wagging tails, and other dog dads and moms who share a similar passion. His goal is to share the benefits we all gain when we join human and dog lives in ways that allow us to share as many experiences with our dogs as possible, something that starts with an obedient dog. Mike’s vision for The Dog Wizard is focused on serving the Northeast Florida community in multiple ways, starting by making dog ownership easier and more enjoyable while also making dogs’ lives better.
Mallory Moore
Lead Trainer
Mallory is an animal lover whose priority is helping clients and their dogs live a happier, more successful life!
With a lifelong passion for animals, Mallory’s journey into dog training began at a young age. Starting as a dedicated volunteer at local shelters and a wildlife rescue, Mallory later progressed to become a kennel technician, accumulating invaluable hands-on experience in animal care and behavior. In May of 2022, she fortified her expertise by earning a Bachelor’s degree in Animal Behavior from the University of North Florida.
This educational background, coupled with her practical experience through The Dog Wizard, forms the foundation of Mallory’s nuanced approach to dog training. She seamlessly integrates balanced techniques catered to the individual needs of both her clients and their canine companions. Mallory continues to broaden her horizons through education and professional development with the goal of helping owners live a well-rounded life with their fur babies!
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About The Dog Wizard St. Johns
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.
