Go More Places. Enjoy More Activities. Have More Freedom.

Imagine being able to do the things you’ve always wanted with a well-behaved, social, and obedient sidekick, your dog!

Ensure Long-Term Success for Your New Puppy

Everything’s a game when you’re a puppy, even training. Learn how to build confidence with control for your new family member.

Have Peace of Mind When You Leave Home

“You’re my best friend” said every dog ever about their owner. Eliminate your dog’s stress & anxiety when leaving home

Take Relaxed Walks Without Pulling

It’s way more fun for both you and your dog when walking with a loose leash. You set the pace.

Bring Your Dog to More Public Places

Friends, Food, and Fun is the name of the game. Enjoy more stress-free experiences together.

Enjoy Group Play at the Park

Let your dog join the pack, doing what they do best, sniffin’ & socializing.

Get Attention for all the Right Reasons

Be able to reward your dog with more freedom & experiences you can enjoy together.

Professional Dog Trainers in Brandon

Your dog is probably a great source of joy. Their antics likely make you laugh, but you’ll soon realize that you need to train them on what behaviors are acceptable in your home. Unfortunately, this can take a lot of time, and that might be difficult for a busy family.

The professionals at The Dog Wizard Brandon are here to help. We offer day training programs to local residents. This enables our trainers to work with your dog in an intensive manner so the dog will have the basic obedience skills it needs to be a well-behaved family member.

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Andrew Kohler, a US Navy veteran, is the owner of The Dog Wizard Riverview. He joined the US Navy during Desert Storm. While serving, his passion for dogs grew as a full-time Navy Police Officer. During this time in law enforcement, he worked with multiple Military Working Dogs. Following his enlistment, he earned a BS in Finance from the University of Maryland and a Master’s in Project Management from The George Washington University. He then began his 20-year federal career across multiple agencies developing an expertise in contracts and program management.

After his civilian career, he decided he wanted to serve his community and pursue a business of his own where he could further develop and explore his lifelong passion for working with dogs. His goal is to improve the lives of his clients and their relationships with their family pets through education and proven techniques to help clients understand why dogs behave the way they do.

Owner Dog Wizard Riverview
United States Navy Veteran
Bachelor Science in Finance
Masters Project Management

Andrew Kohler
Owner

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For the best dog training in the Brandon area, The Dog Wizard is the only option. From obedience training to leash control, our trainers have the skills and experience necessary to help your dog reach their full potential.

We commonly offer dog training to the following communities:

+1 (813) 579-5870

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Why Dog Wizard?

Our training is not just about teaching behaviors (Sit, Come, Down). Instead, we believe in teaching your dog how to make better choices and how to listen to us instead of their impulses.

Of course we teach your dogs all of the basic obedience and commands you will need to communicate with them, but we also teach them how to be engaged and to follow through with these commands even in the most distracting of environments. What good is the “Come” command if it does not work when you need your dog to come because he is running after a squirrel into the path of a car!?

We believe in refining your dog’s comprehension of obedience so that it becomes a way of life for them, not just a few tricks they can show off when they are in the mood.

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Lifetime Support

Owning a Dog is Life Time Commitment…

That’s why we not only teach your dog the skills it needs to be well-behaved, but we will give you, your spouse, your kids, and anyone else in your family all the tools necessary to maintain a long, healthy, and happy relationship with your new and improved family member.

Will This Make My Dog Robotic?

Absolutely not! You’ll see that you get to enjoy your dog’s true personality more when you can do things together as a team. Through this strengthened relationship, you’ll find you’ll be able to do more together, regulate certain behaviors, and enjoy more quality time together.

Is my dog too old for training?

No dog is too old for training, however beginning training at a young age sets the stage for a well-behaved dog for years to come. Regardless of age, all dogs benefit by having structure, boundaries, and cognitive exercises that help keep them happy, healthy, and younger than their years. Unless your dog has a medical condition, or adversely affected to basic exercise we can find a program to meet their needs.

Will My Kids or Other Untrained Dogs Ruin My Training?

No! At the end of the day, we like to think of these things as a distraction for the dog to work through, but it does require consistency in training to reach your goals.

Do You Train Little Dogs?

We train dogs of any size and breed.

Why Do You Not Publish Your Prices?

We like to do a full assessment of your dog and ensure we have a true understanding of your goals, both for the dog, and for yourself. We are not a one-size-fits-all solution, and would rather tailor a program that meets your specific needs and desires.

What Is Your Training Style?

We are balanced dog trainers. We like to pair our training style to the unique needs of the dog in front of us. We have many tools in our belts and not every dog requires the same protocols. We’ll provide a solution that best fits the ultimate goals you have in mind for both you and your dog.

What Training Tools Do You Use?

That depends on the dog and the situation. We use pressure and release techniques utilizing transitional slip leads, pinch collars, and remote-collars. These tools, when used properly are very effective to achieve training goals with the least amount of stress on the dog.

Which Is More Effective, Board & Train Or In Home Sessions?

That depends on your lifestyle and your goals for your pup. You’ll get fantastic results either way with us, but the in home sessions will require more of a time commitment from you than the board and train. During the free evaluation, a trainer will help you determine the best program for you and your pup.

Dog Training in Brandon, Florida

Not Magic. It’s Dog Training Done Right!

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Go More Places. Enjoy More Activities. Have More Freedom.

Ensure Long-Term Success for Your New Puppy

Have Peace of Mind When You Leave Home

Take Relaxed Walks Without Pulling

Bring Your Dog to More Public Places

Enjoy Group Play at the Park

Get Attention for all the Right Reasons

Professional Dog Trainers in Brandon

Andrew Kohler

Our Location

Why Dog Wizard?

Lifetime Support

Owning a Dog is Life Time Commitment…

Frequently Asked Questions

Will This Make My Dog Robotic?

Is my dog too old for training?

Will My Kids or Other Untrained Dogs Ruin My Training?

Do You Train Little Dogs?

Why Do You Not Publish Your Prices?

What Is Your Training Style?

What Training Tools Do You Use?

Which Is More Effective, Board & Train Or In Home Sessions?

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