Certified Balanced Trainers
Thousands of Happy Dogs and Owners
Excellent Manners and Good Behavior
What is Board and Train?
Our board and train dog training programs provide immersive, 24/7 training for dogs while they stay at a certified facility. It’s ideal for owners who need fast, effective help with obedience or behavior challenges. For the duration of the residential dog training, our certified dog trainers take your canine friend through dog boot camp and train them using the latest proven techniques that result in excellent behavior and well-mannered companions.
How Our Board and Train Works
Our dog boot camp is perfect for all owner types. From busy workers, families, retirees, and everyone in between. Whether you need us to train while you travel or you’ve been searching for the right board and train dog training near me, The Dog Wizard has you fully covered. Here’s what you can expect from us.
Drop Off & Personalized Plan
WHAT HAPPENS
Your dog meets their professional trainer, who assesses their needs and tailors a program.
WHY IT MATTERS
Ensures training matches your dog’s behavior and meets your household goals.
Immersive Daily Training
WHAT HAPPENS
Dogs participate in structured sessions each day, learning commands, manners, and socialization.
WHY IT MATTERS
Builds consistent habits in a focused, expert-led environment.
Graduation & Owner Guidance
WHAT HAPPENS
Trainers share progress, provide instructions, and return your dog ready for home life.
WHY IT MATTERS
Helps you maintain results and enjoy a well-behaved companion.
Our Board and Train Programs
Get in touch with us and start with a free evaluation. You’ll meet your local trainer and talk about how we can help. From Puppy Board and Train to adult dogs and rescues, we can help with it all. Our trainers are accredited and certified. They use the latest techniques to help with your dog’s manners and behavior. That’s why we offer basic obedience immersion, an advanced off-leash program, behavior modification board and train, and much more. Let us help you make the perfect choice for your canine companion.
What Your Dog Will Learn
We know that you want the best for your canine companion. That’s why we’re here to help. If you find managing their boundless energy to be challenging, you’re at the right place. At The Dog Wizard, we’re truly exceptional in our ability to help every kind of dog companion reach their best behavior and potential to ensure a happy and fulfilling life in and outside the home. Whether you’re looking to address challenging behaviors, separation anxiety, or are even looking for aggression rehab, rest assured we’re the right trainers for the job.
| Category | Skills Taught |
| Core Obedience Commands | Sit, Down, Stay, Come, Heel, Place, Off |
| Leash Skills | Loose leash walking, polite leash behavior in public |
| Manners and House Skills | Crate training, potty training, waiting at doors, no jumping |
| Socialization | With children, other dogs, and in busy environments |
| Problem Behaviors Addressed | Play biting, barking, jumping, chewing, separation anxiety |
| Emotional Development | Confidence building, resilience, calm under distraction |
| Owner Communication | Recognizing your dog’s body language, giving clear commands |
| Situational Response | Responding to doorbells, visitors, busy parks, distractions |
| Training Reinforcement | Lifetime access to FREE group classes for continued learning |
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.
Common Behavior Problems We Can Help With
Whether you’re dealing with an excitable puppy or a rescue with trust issues, our Board and Train program addresses a wide range of behavioral challenges. Explore how we tackle the most common problems:
Not sure which applies? Explore all the behavior issues we help with
Real Success Stories
Ready to read some of our puppy training testimonials and puppy training success stories? Here’s what some of our puppy parents have to say about working with us:
I can’t tell you how much a difference The Dog Wizard has made in our lives. I highly recommend them! Our dog Roxy was a bolter, and we chased her countless times around our neighborhood. Several times she would run up to the main road, and we were terrified Roxy was going get hit by a car. However, after her training at the Dog Wizard, she is like a new dog. We can now take her outside with us and not be afraid she will bolt off. I can also take her to my kids games and let her run and have fun. As much time as we like to spend outdoors, it has been life changing for us to be able to include Roxy in all our family activities without the anxiety of her taking off. Thanks Dog Wizard!
Contacting Patrick with Louisville Dog Wizard was one of the greatest things I could have done for my dog! Obedience was never the issue for us, but rather reactivity and anxiety that resulted in some fear-based aggression. I’ve been through several trainers, but Patrick gave me the most realistic approach to handling the issues that were inherited with adopting an older dog. He fully understood what we needed to accomplish, and guided us in establishing a training plan with goals that didn’t overreach her capabilities. I learned so much about how to better communicate with my dog, thereby strengthening our relationship, and giving me a sense of confidence in her and my ability to handle her. Two thumbs up from a happy customer here!!!
I brought my 8 year old beagle Eli to the Dog Wizard and completed the 4 day fundamentals program. All I can say is WOW. I was at a loss of what to do as anytime Eli saw another dog on walks he would bay and howl uncontrollably which was really stressful for us both and other people walking their dogs. We had done private training lessons before at another place but it did not improve his behavior. I was scared that since he is an older dog, the behavior would be so engrained in him that it could not be corrected. I was completely wrong! I couldn’t believe the transformation that took place within a few days. When I came to pick him up he was around 5 other dogs but his focus was solely on me while walking on leash. He now walks on a leash well at home and when he sees other dogs is able to remain calm. Most importantly the trainers gave me the tools to refocus Eli if he gets off track so I don’t feel nervous bringing him on walks anymore, I actually thoroughly enjoy it. My boyfriend and I still can’t believe this is the same dog! Cannot wait to bring him on a hike in a few weeks, which I thought would never be possible! Truly life changing. Can’t wait to participate in pack walks!
AMAZING! AMAZING! You know in life how you always buy services that turn out to be a waste of money? This is the first time in a LONG time I can honestly say it was WORTH every cent! At first I was a NERVOUS wreck leaving my Gator from 2 weeks for the homeward bound program. Our trainer did a fabulous job with follow up calls, texts and on facebook posts. Immediately my husband and I were blown away seeing what he was doing online. When we went to pick him up it was such a happy teary day! My dog blew our minds! Just like anything in life our dog Gator’s success is dependent on our follow through and practicing with him. Before you couldn’t even walk our dog without your arm being pulled out of its socket, now he calmly trots in heel beside us. I highly recommend DOG WIZARD. For those reading this whose dog is at DOG WIZARD now and are missing your dog so so much… trust me… he/she will remember you and be so happy to see you when you pick them up. Such a great moment. GOOD LUCK DOG LOVERS! I am writing this now 2 months post dog wizard. The examples of how he is calm when the doorbell rings, walks perfect, stays in “place” for LONG periods of time continues to amaze me. I gladly boast about Dog Wizard on a weekly basis. Best investment. The key is you the owner HAVE to be dedicated to work with your dog once they get home. We go to the free classes on Saturdays. They really mean it when they say “free training for the life of your dog.”
Our 15th month old German Shepherd was a bundle of energy with no structure. It has been years since we’ve had a puppy in our home and we were frazzled. After doing extensive research, we called Matt and discussed our issues with chaos. After a evaluation we decided to go with the 2 week program they offered. Matt was excellent with chaos and with us. Chaos now has the structure he needed and we learned how to provide that structure for him. Best decision we ever made! For anyone looking for an excellent trainer, I highly recommend Matt and The South Atlanta Dog Wizard.
The Fort Collins Dog Wizard and Jess is an AMAZING trainer and I highly recommend her! I have been very pleased with her services both for my own dogs and for my client’s dogs. Her attention to detail and down-to-earth approach is great.
Where Your Dog Stays
With our residential dog training, our dog trainers take your dog for overnight training that lasts from seven to 21 days, depending on the duration of the program you choose. We place serious focus on kennel safety, following which we teach everything from basic obedience commands to off-leash board and train. Our facilities are safe, secure, in great condition, and comfortable for the duration of your dog’s stay with us, making our board and train dog training stand out from the rest. We also offer play time, enrichment, and have on-call vet partnerships. With our exercise yard, cozy crates, and clean spaces, your dog is in excellent hands with us.
Why Our Board and Train Works
Why Balanced Dog Training Works
Our balanced dog training technique is put into practice by our certified dog trainers. It’s a proven method that offers structured learning, helping your canine companion learn to thrive in any environment/scenario.
Post-Training Support for Life
Sometimes, a refresher is all it takes to step back into daily life smoothly and comfortably. That’s why we offer our board and train follow-up. What’s more, we also provide every owner with the right tools and techniques during our handoff sessions. And, of course, we are renowned for our lifetime support and lifetime group training access.