Live a Happier Life with Your Furry Friend

Transform your canine companion with The Dog Wizard Richmond, your expert dog trainer dedicated to fostering harmonious relationships between dogs and their owners.

Specializing in a broad spectrum of programs from puppy training to advanced AKC training, we're equipped to address all levels of obedience and behavioral challenges, including separation anxiety and aggression. Our approach combines individual attention in private lessons with the dynamic interaction of group sessions, ensuring comprehensive development for your pet.

Embrace the journey towards a well-behaved, confident dog with Richmond's trusted dog training professionals. Discover the difference at The Dog Wizard Richmond. Contact us today!

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

Dog Training Obedience Programs

  • Lifetime Support

Dog Behavior Training Services

  • 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

Meet Your Dog Trainers

Every dog trainer on the The Dog Wizard Richmond 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.

See What Other Dog Owners are Saying

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Rachael Unger
13:51 29 Oct 25
The absolute best trainers! Steve & Dominique turned our disrespectful, rude corgi into a dog we actually want to hang out with. And made our other corgi into less of of a wild child! Their training methods are fantastic. They are communicative, offer great feedback and ideas, and offer support long beyond the training sessions (for the life of your puppo!). The group walks/training sessions are super fun too! You put in the work, and you’ll have a wonderful relationship with your dog.
Michael Whitlow
17:56 25 Oct 25
Our Airedale Terrier had graduated from a positive reinforcement training and a agility program, but some laziness on our side and his energetic and curious nature had us wondering what to do to get him to stop thinking of every command as a suggestion. Dog Wizard Steve was spotted at Perks local coffee shop minding several well-behaved dogs, which led to an introduction to the Dog Wizard approach for our four-year-old. The training has been intensive (try getting a “free-range” Airedale to heel), but successful, including a coffer shop trip and other adventures in the big world. His behavior has been much better with visitors (less tendency to jump up) and with other dogs (something he gets a dose of in every training day at Dog Wizard). He’s become a much more reliable walking partner and now follows all the basics pretty consistently. Kudos to Dominique, Steve and the program developers. This seems to be a great way to shape a willful pup into a great companion who still carries his Airedale ‘tude.
Paula Marks
15:18 18 Oct 25
Steve and Dom are the best. From early puppy confidence training to later leash walking and impulse control, they helped us build Ryder’s confidence and our abilities to help her be her best doggie self. We appreciate the time they give to answering questions and providing ongoing support through group walks.
Jess Lewis
19:30 01 Jul 25
We had such a wonderful experience with The Dog Wizard Richmond! We brought our 9-year-old pug in for help with walking reactivity and some basic obedience refreshers. We were about to bring home a new puppy and wanted to be sure we worked on a few of his habits ahead of time, so the puppy wouldn’t pick up any bad behaviors.

From the very beginning, Steve was incredible to work with. Before we even committed to training, he spent 90 minutes on the phone with me — answering all my questions, easing my nerves about bringing a new puppy into our home, and even offering helpful tips and advice completely pro bono. That kind of care and thoughtfulness is so rare, and it meant a lot to us.

Once we started training, the entire team was fantastic. They really took the time to get to know our pug’s unique personality and quirks, and tailored the sessions to fit his needs and ours. His walking reactivity improved dramatically — walks are now calm, controlled, and so much more enjoyable. We also worked on "place" commands, which have been a lifesaver at home, especially when we have guests or need a little downtime.

You can tell the trainers genuinely care about the dogs (and people) they work with. They gave us practical tools, clear guidance, and the confidence to keep reinforcing good behaviors on our own. I’d highly recommend The Dog Wizard Richmond to anyone — whether you’re dealing with a reactive dog, prepping for life with a new puppy, or just looking to build a better relationship with your pet. We’re so grateful we found them!
Courtney Radford
21:20 12 Jun 25
Steve and Dom worked magic on my very stubborn 85 pound goofball. We did the 7 week training. Hank went from being dropped off in a muzzle, pulling me down the road and reactive to every dog and person he saw to enjoyable walks around the neighborhood without reacting! The quality of life and adventures we have gained are just amazing.

About The Dog Wizard Richmond

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.

Richmond Dog Wizard, making your life easier and your dogs life better. Giving dogs freedom by implementing obedience and resolving all types of behavioral problems so that they can be a better part of your family.

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.

Frequently Asked Questions

The Dog Wizard Richmond 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.
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. 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.

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