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 Akron 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.
Beth Skove
Sr. Dog Trainer
Beth Skove is a former automotive marketing executive who brings her passion for learning and teaching to dogs and dog owners through the Dog Wizard experience. She got her first dog when she was 12, and the only way her mother would let the dog in the house was if it was trained. That dog, cleverly named “Runt,” was the first of many family dogs that Beth would train.
Now she has trained Max in the Dog Wizard Way (shown here on “Place” and in leaves). Maxwell House Black Coffee is her second black lab. She shares Max with her husband of 35 years.
When she’s not training people and dogs, Beth likes to work a little magic in the gardens, read, or spend time with her grandson.
Years of Experience: 50+
Certifications & Qualifications: The Dog Wizard Top Dog Certification; published author; former marketing executive
Hobbies: Gardening (flowers, trees, vegetables), reading, spending time with grandchildren
Notes: Favorite breed Golden Retriever — loyal and dependable; patient trainer who takes the time needed for lasting manners.
Autumn Wilson
Experienced Trainer
Autumn is a dedicated canine trainer with a lifelong passion for animals. She began her journey studying Animal and Veterinary Sciences at the Heartland Technical Education Center (formerly Ashland County – West Holmes Career Center) and gained early hands-on experience through volunteering at the local Humane Society, farm work, and equine sports.
After graduation, she apprenticed with multiple trainers and continued expanding her education, skills, and knowledge through seminars, behavior courses, and extensive hands-on work. Autumn has rehabilitated dogs from owner surrender due to behavioral issues and behavioral euthanasia cases, helping many go on to succeed in sport, performance, and service roles.
She has experience supporting a volunteer Service Dog Program, is an accomplished competitor in Disc Dog Sports, and trains with a Mondioring Club with her own dogs. As an AKC Canine Good Citizen Evaluator, she brings compassion, expertise, and a commitment to helping dogs and their families thrive.
See What Other Dog Owners are Saying
I would absolutely recommend The Dog Wizard — especially Beth — to anyone looking for personalized dog training that is effective. She made the whole experience not only educational but also enjoyable for me and Luna.
Shawnna
We’ve been working with Emily at Akron Dog Wizard since our pup, Kaiya, was just 10 weeks old (she’s now 7 months), and the experience has been nothing short of amazing. Emily has been patient, kind, and incredibly caring with Kaya from day one.
She’s taught Kaiya all her standard commands with clear, consistent training, and she’s been just as thorough and patient with us as owners—guiding us every step of the way. Emily is always available to answer questions, big or small, and her instruction has given us so much confidence in working with our dog.
If you’re looking for a trainer who truly cares about your dog’s success and well-being, Emily is the one! Highly recommend. 🐾
Beth's style is patient, encouraging, and incredibly effective. We noticed real improvements not only in their behavior but also in how they listened and interacted with us. It's clear that she truly cares about the animals she works with, and her passion shines through in every session.
About The Dog Wizard Akron
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.
