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 The Dog Wizard Twin Cities 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.
Jon
Manager
Jon is a trainer and the Manager for The Dog Wizard Twin Cities. He started working in the dog industry after high school as a kennel tech for hunting dogs. He quickly discovered his interest in the training capabilities of working-breed dogs and was fortunate to begin training soon after.
In 2023, he moved to the metro from northern Minnesota to start training at The Dog Wizard, where he learned about the psychology behind behavior modification and overall obedience training. His main goal is to help people understand what might be going on in the mind of a dog and how training can help them and their dogs build a great relationship.
Mica
Lead Trainer
Mica began her training journey out in Los Angeles before moving back to Minnesota, where she learned an almost identical approach to training. Adjusting here has been a breeze.
She has a true passion for not only working with and helping your pups, but their human parents as well. Mica really loves training working breeds like German Shepherds and Cattle dogs, but has a passion for all dogs and all animals.
Michael
Trainer/Assistant Manager
Michael has always had a passion for animals. When he graduated high school and went to college, he started to get into the pet industry. Having his first animal-related job at a dog daycare in 2020, he quickly began to realize his passion for dog behavior and how dogs interact with each other. It then became clear to him that he wanted a career in dog training and helping people build better bonds with their dogs.
Michael has worked with behavior modification cases such as separation anxiety and reactivity, as well as advanced obedience. He started his trainer journey in River Falls, Wisconsin, in 2022, where he received the opportunity to mentor under a couple of trainers.
He then moved to Green Bay, Wisconsin, for a year to work with another trainer and build his own training programs. Lastly, he found The Dog Wizard and moved back closer to the Twin Cities, where he received The Dog Wizard Trainer Certification.
See What Other Dog Owners are Saying
After looking into several training programs and organizations, I decided to reach out to The Dog Wizard, and let me tell you — that was one of the best decisions I’ve ever made.
Their skill level, professionalism, and communication are outstanding. They take the time to explain what they’re doing and why, and the trainer and evaluator clearly demonstrated deep knowledge and consistency in their approach. When I spoke with the other trainers there, it was obvious they all share the same high level of expertise and passion for what they do.
Because of what I do for a living, I’m extremely selective about who I support — and The Dog Wizard Twin Cities is one dog training organization I can recommend without hesitation. They’re the best, bar none.
About The Dog Wizard Twin Cities
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.
