Dog Training, Done Right at The Dog Wizard Lexington

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🐶Drop-off day training: Drop off in the morning, pick up a better-behaved dog at night.🐕

The Dog Wizard Lexington

(502) 251-9535
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Hours - By Appointment Only
monday: 8:00 AM - 6:00 PM
tuesday: 8:00 AM - 6:00 PM
wednesday: 8:00 AM - 6:00 PM
thursday: 8:00 AM - 6:00 PM
friday: 8:00 AM - 6:00 PM
saturday: 9:00 AM - 2:00 PM
sunday: Closed
Now servicing the following areas:

Georgetown, Lawrenceburg, Frankfort, Shelbyville, Versailles

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If your dog pulls on the leash, jumps on guests, or just doesn’t listen, don’t worry. You’re not alone and it doesn’t have to be this way forever. The Dog Wizard Lexington helps families in Lexington and Frankfort work through real behavior problems with real, lasting results.

We offer private lessons, drop-off day training, board and train, and puppy programs. Ultimately, whatever fits your life and your dog’s needs. And when training ends, our lifetime support means you’re never on your own if things come up down the road.

 

How It Works

We offer a wide range of dog training programs designed to fit your goals, whether you need board and train, day training, private lessons, puppy training, or group classes. Each program is led by certified trainers, with flexible scheduling and lifetime support after graduation.

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Free Evaluation

We assess your dog’s needs and create a personalized plan that fits your lifestyle.

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Customized Training Plan

Certified trainers guide you and your dog through proven, positive methods for behavior improvement.

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Hands-On Training

Choose from in-home or mobile programs designed for lasting results.

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Ongoing Support

Receive tools, guidance, and follow-ups to maintain progress and reinforce skills at home.

Our Dog Training Programs
and Services

Dog Training Obedience Programs

  • Private Dog Training Lessons
  • Group Dog Training Classes
  • Board and Train Dog Training
  • Puppy Training Programs
  • Dog Day Training
  • American Kennel Club (AKC) Training
  • Lifetime Support

Dog Behavior Training Services

If your dog is struggling with any of the behaviors below, we can help.

  • Problem Solving: barking, chewing, jumping, begging, counter surfing, digging, leash pulling, play biting, marking, door bolting, housebreaking
  • Resource Guarding Training
  • Dog Aggression Training
  • Dog Separation Anxiety Training
  • Adopted/Rescue Dog Training Program
  • Dog Socialization Training

Additional Services

  • Boarding
    Overnight care in the hands of certified dog trainers who understand canine behavior and not a traditional kennel. Your dog is safe, well looked after, and you’ll know it.
  • Doggie Day Care
    Structured, supervised days run by certified dog trainers. Each dog’s day is shaped around their individual needs. All this is good for enrichment and socialization, and is not a replacement for training.

Meet Your Dog Trainers

Every dog trainer on the The Dog Wizard Lexington 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.

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Amanda Davis

Owner

Amanda is the proud owner of The Dog Wizard Ashland and Lexington and has been professionally training dogs since 2006 after graduating from Animal Behavior College. She is also a proud member of the International Association of Canine Professionals. Her passion for dogs began in childhood and has only grown stronger over the years. From the moment she started training, she knew she had found her calling – helping dogs and their owners live happier, more balanced lives together.

With nearly two decades of experience, Amanda has worked with dogs of all breeds, ages, and temperaments. Her calm, confident approach and deep understanding of canine behavior make her not just a skilled trainer, but a true advocate for every dog she meets.

Outside of training, Amanda is a devoted wife to her husband Joshua and proud mom to two beautiful girls, Selah and Miah. Family, both human and canine, is at the heart of everything she does and it shows in the care and dedication she brings to every dog that walks through her doors.

Andrea Galloway

Andrea Galloway

Manager & Trainer

Andrea began her professional career in dog training and boarding in January of 2017 while attending Marshall University. Her passion to help build the human and animal connection drew her to becoming a dog trainer full-time.

Andrea actively competes with her three Border Collies and has titles in a wide variety of sports, including dock diving, frisbee, bikejoring, scent work, rally obedience, and much more. Andrea continues her learning through attending as many seminars and webinars as possible.

Some of Andrea’s recent accomplishments have been competing at the 2021 Rally National Competition, placing Top 10 in the Intermediate class, becoming an UpDog head judge, and starting the 2023 Sheltowee Trace Hiker Challenge. During her free time, Andrea enjoys her time with her husband, Bobby, and keeping up with her adventurous 2.5-year-old, Amelia.

Years of Experience: 9

Certifications & Qualifications: Top Dog Certification

Hobbies: Hiking, reading, knitting/crocheting, family activities

Notes: Prefers Border Collies for versatility and independent thinking; competes in multiple dog sports and brings sport elements into client training.

See What Other Dog Owners are Saying

The Dog Wizard Lexington
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Lisa Marie
7 months ago
Jolene has had great results from this training program with John at the Dog Wizard in Frankfort. Jolene is a shepherd mix and her natural breed instincts coupled with a 10 acre property surrounded by neighboring horse paddocks made keeping her within her boundaries challenging. She is now enjoying her freedom off-leash !! We highly recommend this training program. It has benefitted our household tremendously !
KATIE FAUST
8 months ago
John was so great with our dog. He was patient and kind, and the two week board and train truly turned our dogs behavior around. We had frequent updates and the transition to teaching us the tools and resources for home were fabulous.
Deborah Ball
9 months ago
I just completed 5 weeks with Trainer John Ballard. Each class was amazing and a build on the previous class. I'm extremely pleased with the results and the improvement in my 3 1/2 year old lab's behavior. Starting after the first week, friends and co-workers noticed an improvement in her behavior and obedience. John is amazing. I would definitely recommend John and The Dog Wizard in Frankfort. Taking this course was a great decision. Included with the classes are lifetime support classes. A great added bonus that I'm looking forward to utilizing to reinforce and fine tune my skills.
Susan Foster
12 months ago
8 weeks ago my family rescued Mojave from a shelter. Mojave is a 2 1/2 year old German Shepherd that was found as a stray and lived in the shelter for 10 months, before we rescued him. We knew he was labeled anxious but we also knew we had patience and love. What we didn’t know was the shelters way of handling anxiety was to give him high doses of trazadone. As this information wasn’t relayed to us till after he went through horrible withdrawals, we were faced with a beautiful boy who not only was trying to decompress from shelter life but battling withdrawals. He was wild on a leash and was torn between wanting love or hiding under a chair. Upon doing research, I was directed to call Dog Wizard and let John work with him. I am happy to say this was the smartest decision for our beautiful boy and my family. Mojave graduated today and I can’t help but to reflect on evaluation day and each session leading up to today. We left on day one able to confidently walk our boy, on the leash with zero pulling. I remember session two with patience and complete understanding of our dog’s behavior, John taught us how to meet his needs with confidence and patience. Our once stressed boy, confidently conquered each session. The environment was stress free and John’s knowledge and professionalism was well above my expectations. His methods and techniques certainly speak for themselves, as the results have produced a well mannered puppy, fresh out of a shelter, in a relatively short time. My family is forever grateful. Thank you , Susan, Kevin and Kayla Foster
Yvette S
12 months ago
Great conversation last week with Jonathan about my Rottweiler, Jean-Luc. Jonathan has an excellent understanding regarding my boy's behavior and laid out a comprehensive, customized plan for the board and train.
Becky
1 year ago
We couldn’t be happier with our experience with John Ballard! Our dog, Maddie, stayed with him for a 7-day board-and-train program, and the results have been amazing. John worked with her on both separation anxiety and socialization, and the improvement has been night and day. Before training, Maddie struggled with barking, pulling on the leash, and some anxious behaviors when left alone. After her time with John, she is calmer, more confident, and so much easier to handle on walks. John clearly has a deep understanding of dogs and knows how to address a wide range of issues—from chewing and jumping to housebreaking and more. We especially appreciated how John kept us updated throughout the week and gave us practical guidance to continue reinforcing Maddie’s progress at home. It’s clear he truly cares about both the dogs and their owners. If you’re looking for help with problem behaviors or just want to set your dog up for success, we highly recommend John Ballard’s training services. Maddie is living proof that his methods work!
Lori Amyx
1 year ago
We are so incredibly thankful for the amazing job John Ballard did in working with us on our girl Bonnie! She is our first large breed dog (lab), and at a few months old, we knew we were going to need help with how energetic she is. We initially signed up for the foundation training, but still dealt with her digging holes in the yard, jumping on countertops, chasing our much smaller than her shih tzu, so towards the end of her training, we decided to upgrade to the e collar training. We are sooo glad we did!!! We saw improvement in her behavior almost immediately. Now, she no longer digs, and rarely jumps up to the counter. John was extremely professional and always willing to address any concerns we had with Bonnie! Thank you, Dog Wizard and John for the outstanding service and support! - Josh and Lori Amyx
Caitline Phan
4 years ago
I had such a wonderful time in the foundations class with my toy poodle, Wally. The trainers we worked with are Andrea and Sydney, and they are just incredible! They are very patient and knowledgeable. They know each dog and their personalities. Wally was the only small dog in the class, but even so, the trainers always made it a point to mention things I might have to do differently (if needed) and included us. We were in a group of 6, and everyone had their own space, which was very important for Wally, as he is nervous/reactive to new and particularly big dogs. He took to the class better than I could have hoped. By the end, he was relaxed on a cot in a room of other dogs and people. The environment, clear instructions, and one-on-one time we had with trainers was fantastic. There were 6 people/dogs in our group and 2 trainers, so they were really able to help everyone individually for each exercise. I feel like I have the tools to succeed with Wally now! As a first time dog owner, it has been a huge learning experience. I wish I had come to the dog wizard sooner. Additionally, I am so excited to embark in the lifetime training support! We have already had a lesson as part of the lifetime support to help us work on Wally’s reactivity to other dogs on walks and barking. He has definitely gotten better through the class, but we still needed some help. It was tremendously helpful. They came to my house for the lesson and even brought a dog to help with the training! Absolutely call up the Frankfort Dog Wizard!

About The Dog Wizard Lexington

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

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Magical Methodologies

All of our trainers use balanced training techniques that are proven to be effective in and out of the classroom.

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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.

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Trained to Transform

Our knowledgeable trainers complete a rigorous dog training curriculum through The Dog Wizard Academy that teaches them methods that truly work

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A Lifetime of Support

Those who complete our obedience programs have access to indefinite group class training support.

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Frequently Asked Questions

The Dog Wizard Lexington offers a free evaluation. This enables our trainers to talk with you, in depth, learn about your dog, go over your training goals, and find a program that works for you. Give us a call and we will help you set one up.
The Dog Wizard trainers are well versed in a variety of training tools; from food to collars to remote collars. We know that not all dogs do well with every tool and we will help you decide what tool is best for your dog as well as what tools you’re comfortable with using. At the end of the day, whatever tool you’re comfortable in using will be the one you’re most consistent in using and that’s what’s most important to us.
It is never too late to start teaching your dog new habits. It will take more time and effort than teaching a new puppy but you will love the outcome.

In order to know how long it will take to train your dog, we will need to do a free consultation. During your consultation, we will get to understand what you are looking to gain from the training as well as evaluate your dog to see what we will need to do to get him where you would like him to be. At that point, we will be able to give you a timeline for his training.

We do not have a one size fits all approach to training. Each dog owner team that has a free evaluation will have a customized program designed to fit your specific needs. While the cost of training is a wide range depending on a myriad of factors and personalization to your and your dog’s needs, training programs start at $250.

Think of it like school, but for dogs. You drop your dog off in the morning, they spend the day working with one of our certified trainers, and you pick them up in the evening. No overnight stays, no kennels. We run two tracks depending on where your dog is starting from. Day Train-6 covers the foundations over three weeks, while Day Train-15 goes deeper into off-leash work over five weeks. Both finish with a handoff session so you know exactly what your dog learned and how to keep the lessons going at home.

The main difference is your dog comes home every night. Board and train is an intensive residential program where your dog stays with us for its duration. Day training gives you the same professional, daily structure without the long separation. Some owners prefer that. Their dog gets real work done during the day, sleeps at home at night, and the whole family stays connected to the process.

It really depends on the dog and the owner. Private lessons are session-based where you schedule time, we work together, you go home and practice. Day training is a daily program, so your dog is getting consistent repetition with a trainer five days a week rather than once or twice. Dogs that need more momentum, or owners with busy schedules who can’t always be present for sessions, tend to do really well with day training.

Your dog spends the day with us rather than alone at home. It’s structured time and far from just dogs running loose in a yard. Our trainers supervise everything, manage the group dynamics, and make sure each dog has a good day. It’s a solid option for dogs that need company and activity while you’re at work, but it’s not a training program. If your dog has behavior issues, those need a dedicated program — daycare won’t fix them.

Our trainers do. That’s probably the biggest difference between boarding here and leaving your dog at a standard kennel. The people feeding your dog, taking them out, and spending time with them actually understand dog behavior. It’s more than just supervision. It’s informed care. Your dog isn’t going to be stressed out in a loud facility with people who don’t know how to read them.

Yes, Frankfort is one of the main areas Amanda and her team serve out of Lexington. If you’re not sure whether we reach your neighborhood, just give us a call and we’ll tell you straight away.

Additional questions? We’d love to help.

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