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Dog Training, Done Right at The Dog Wizard Dayton
The Dog Wizard Dayton
937-329-9873
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Hours - By Appointment Only
Mon-Fri 7:30am - 7:00pm
Sat 8:00am - 6:30pm
Sun Closed
Now servicing the following areas
Beavercreek, Bellbrook, Centerville, Kettering, Oakwood, Springboro
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The Dog Wizard Dayton
937-329-9873
Schedule Free Evaluation
Hours - By Appointment Only
Mon-Fri 7:30am - 7:00pm
Sat 8:00am - 6:30pm
Sun Closed
Now servicing the following areas
Beavercreek, Bellbrook, Centerville, Kettering, Oakwood, Springboro

Live a Happier Life with Your Furry Friend

The Dog Wizard Dayton offers a team of experienced dog trainers specializing in behavior and obedience dog training services. We offer accessible, proven techniques that last a lifetime.

  • Flexible dog training plans
  • Mobile dog training options
  • Proven dog training techniques
  • Training includes lifetime support

Our Dog Training Programs and Services

Training Programs

Dog Training Obedience Programs

  • Board and Train Dog Training
  • Dog Day Training
  • Group Dog Training Classes
  • Lifetime Support
  • Private Dog Training Lessons
  • Puppy Training Programs
  • Specialty Dog Training
Behavior Training

Dog Behavior Training Services

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

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.

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Meet Your Dog Trainers

Every dog trainer on the The Dog Wizard Dayton 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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Erin Helmick

Erin Helmick

Owner/Manager
About Me:
During college, Erin discovered her passion for dogs. She became involved with a local service dog agency as a volunteer foster home for service dogs in training. After graduating with her degree in Strategic Communications, she took a job at that agency. She worked as a Service Dog Socializer and was later promoted to Volunteer Coordinator. Erin had always been interested in professional dog training, which led her to accept a position with The Dog Wizard in 2017. Erin has trained 4 service dogs in years past, and in February 2022, got her new Golden Retriever puppy, Keeper. They’ve been working together on obedience, scent work, and dock diving. In addition to spending time with her training dogs and Keeper, Erin is also a mother to her son, Jack, and partner to Trainer Chuck. Her areas of expertise include: service dog education, socialization, puppy training, and the use of essential oils with animals. In addition, Erin is working to obtain more education in dog nutrition. She’s also the main person potential clients will speak with during their evaluations. Trainer Erin is excited to step into her new role as Head Trainer and lead the Dog Wizard Dayton team to provide the best, most professional dog training in the area!
Jordan McCaskey

Jordan McCaskey

Trainer
About Me:
Jordan discovered her passion for dog training when she adopted her rescue dog, Moose. Shortly after adopting Moose, he began to show some behavioral issues, such as human reactivity. This made it very hard for Moose to enjoy normal activities that other dogs do. Jordan was determined to help him work through these issues so that he could live a full and adventurous life. This led to her start at The Dog Wizard. She began as an assistant trainer where she was able to learn about dog behavior and training. After doing this for a year, she was promoted to a full-time trainer! She has been working on her continued education and has completed NePoPo Silver School. Jordan is passionate about building her knowledge in dog behavior, as well as helping owners have a great relationship with their dogs so they can live a full and enjoyable life with their owners!
Chuck McClinchy

Chuck McClinchy

Head Trainer
About Me:
Chuck’s dog training career started in 2017 when he became a training assistant at a local service dog agency and was amazed at just how much a dog had the capacity to learn. He was especially interested in how dogs used their noses in order to find missing people or detect certain odors in a room. After about a year of working with service dogs, Chuck decided to further his education and take a K9 training internship in South Carolina for 15 months. Here, he learned about obedience, scent detection, and tracking for search and rescue. Chuck has two dogs of his own. His bloodhound, Gadget, has worked tracks as old as 4 hours over a few miles. His labrador, Robo, has learned to source cadaver odors in addition to having exceptional obedience training. Next to training dogs, Chuck also has a son, Jack, with Head Trainer, Erin H. He’s also one of the people you may speak to during your evaluations. Chuck is excited to continue his dog training career with The Dog Wizard!

Frequently Asked Questions

Frequently Asked Questions
How do I get started with a dog training program through The Dog Wizard Dayton?

The Dog Wizard Dayton offers a free evaluation. Most locations will even come to you to do one! This enables our trainers to meet you and 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.

What methods do you use in your dog training?

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.

When is it too late to train a dog?

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.

How long does it take to train a dog?

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.

How much does it cost to train a dog?

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. Because of this, individualized system pricing varies. Give us a call and we will help you set one up

Additional questions? We'd love to help.

Lifetime Support

Owning a dog is a lifetime commitment

Those who complete one of our obedience programs gain access to a lifetime of support through group training classes that ensure a long, happy and healthy relationship with your dog.

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Obedience programs for Puppy under 6 months old

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Obedience programs for Dog over 6 months old

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