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Dog Training, Done Right at The Dog Wizard Charleston

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Dog Training, Done Right at The Dog Wizard Charleston
The Dog Wizard Charleston
6650 rivers ave Ste 100 Charleston, SC 29406
843-242-1402
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Hours - By Appointment Only
Mon Closed
Tues-Fri 10:00am - 6:00pm
Sat 10:00am - 3:00pm
Sun Closed
Now servicing the following areas
Charleston, Folly Beach, Goose Creek, Hanahan, Isle of Palms, James Island, Johns Island, Kiawah Island, Ladson, Mt Pleasant, North Charleston, Seabrook Island, Summerville, West Ashley, and surrounding areas
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The Dog Wizard Charleston
6650 rivers ave Ste 100 Charleston, SC 29406
843-242-1402
Schedule Free Evaluation
Hours - By Appointment Only
Mon Closed
Tues-Fri 10:00am - 6:00pm
Sat 10:00am - 3:00pm
Sun Closed
Now servicing the following areas
Charleston, Folly Beach, Goose Creek, Hanahan, Isle of Palms, James Island, Johns Island, Kiawah Island, Ladson, Mt Pleasant, North Charleston, Seabrook Island, Summerville, West Ashley, and surrounding areas

Live a Happier Life with Your Furry Friend

The Dog Wizard Charleston 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
  • Group Dog Training Classes
  • Lifetime Support
  • Private Dog Training Lessons
  • Puppy Training Programs
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
Facility Services

Additional Services

  • Boarding
  • Doggie Day Care
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About The Dog Wizard Charleston

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 Charleston 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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Susan M

Susan M

Customer Service
About Me:
Susan graduated with a degree in Business Marketing and Entrepreneurship. Early in her career, she was a photographer at Walt Disney World, where she met her husband, Anthony. They decided to move back to their hometown, where she focused on developing further customer service skills in various hotels.

Susan was able to grow her business skills for many years, including other jobs in credit and billing. The position she once loved at a locally and family-owned concrete business was bought by a larger company, and she felt less at home.

Deciding what direction to go next, she considered what career would actually make her happy. Her love of dogs (and all other pets) helped her jump into the customer service side of the veterinary world. Working at the clinic she got to experience a variety of animals from dogs and cats, reptiles, and other exotic pets.

Every day at the animal clinic was an amazing experience, but it came with a lot of emotional hardship. Susan was introduced to The Dog Wizard as a client first. Her personal training experience with Kota, a husky mix who was surrendered at her clinic job and needed lots of love, healing and training, introduced her to a close knit team of trainers who shared the same passion about helping owners and dogs connect; a passion that was equally shared. When presented with the opportunity, she decided to join The Dog Wizard customer service team.
Sarah Fils-Aime

Sarah Fils-Aime

Lead Trainer
About Me:
Sarah’s passion for animals began at a young age with a love for cats, horses, fish and most of all, dogs. Fascinated by her family dog’s intelligence and physical abilities, she collected books and researched dog behavior before training her dog when she was just 12 years old. This early connection with animals led to a lifelong passion for deepening her understanding of dog behavior.

With a background in the hospitality industry, Sarah enjoys meeting new people almost as much as she loves meeting new pets. She is focused on transforming lives through teaching owners how to communicate with their pets effectively and helping them strengthen their relationships with their dogs.

Along with dog training, Sarah is also a freelance writer and hosts plant workshops. In her free time, she enjoys training, cuddling and playing outside with her dogs, “Bogard” and “Sullivan”. She also spent several years volunteering at the Charleston Animal Society program “Paws Around Town” to help give rescue dogs a break from the shelter and have fulfilling social time.
John Hayes

John Hayes

Co-Owner
About Me:
Born and raised in Chickamauga, GA, John Hayes was born into a family with working breed dogs. His interest in studying dog behavior began at a young age, with his grandfather’s dog “Pep”, who had a close bond with John. Pep was a border collie who did not allow certain people to get near John, and John wanted to know why.

John Hayes’ dog training career over the last 10 years has blossomed from hobbyist training into various facets of the dog training community professionally. Aside from his strides helping families train their pets in obedience professionally, his time spent researching canine behavior and competition obedience provided the opportunity to begin service dog work.

John was a member of a team in Knoxville who helped train the world’s first Addison’s Disease Alert dog. John has since gone on to train Therapy Dogs, PTSD Service Dogs, Emotional Support Animals, Police K9 Narcotic and Paraphernalia Detection dogs, Diabetic Alert, Psychiatric Alert and Support, Mobility and Autism support, and SAR dogs. He is also one of a limited number of trainers certified to train cancer detection dogs through the InSitu Foundation. John is an IACP Professional member, certified with the AKC for Canine Good Citizen. He is an AKC Judge, and the Chattanooga AKC Fit Dogs Club owner. He’s certified to perform evaluations through Therapy Pets Unlimited, and Canine First Aid and CPR.

Frequently Asked Questions

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

The Dog Wizard Charleston 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 Dog over 6 months old

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