The Dog Wizard West Columbia

Services Offered: Puppy Obedience Training, Board and Train Dog Training, Dog Day Training, Group Dog Training Classes, Private Dog Training Lessons, Specialty Dog Training, American Kennel Club (AKC) Training

Pricing Summary

Dog training programs are designed to fit different needs and budgets. Group classes and private lessons range from $500 to $1,800. Day Training and Board & Train programs are priced between $1,600 and $3,200. Behavior modification or all-inclusive puppy training packages range from $2,000 to $7,000, depending on the level of training. Flexible payment plans are available for programs over $1,000, including 4-month payment plans and PayPal financing.

What’s Unique About The Dog Wizard West Columbia, In Their Words

The Dog Wizard Columbia meets families at their own pace, offering weekly Puppy Preschool classes as a low-commitment starting point before stepping up to more intensive board-and-train programs – with flexible weekly or monthly payment plans to fit different budgets. Training builds real-world confidence through staged public outings, like sessions at local stores, and even extends to practical scenarios like camping trips. The team has also handled unique cases like preparing a rescue dog for therapy-dog work, and in at least one case, trained a newly adopted dog before it ever set foot in its new home, so no bad habits had the chance to form.

Our Take

The Dog Wizard is a team of dog trainers specializing in behavior, obedience, anxiety, and other forms of dog training. They aim to empower both dog owners and their dogs to work together, fostering strong bonds and lasting obedience through accessible, proven techniques that last a lifetime. Their approach focuses on helping dogs make better choices and respond to owners instead of their impulses, covering essential obedience commands and ensuring dogs stay engaged even in distracting environments.

They offer a variety of training programs including Board and Train, Group Dog Training Classes, Private Dog Training Lessons, and Day Training. Specialized programs address specific needs such as Puppy Training, Adopted/Rescue Dog Training, Dog Aggression Training, Dog Separation Anxiety Training, Dog Socialization Training, Problem Solving for common issues like barking, chewing, and leash pulling, and Resource Guarding Training.

Beyond training, The Dog Wizard Columbia provides additional services like pet boarding. They emphasize lifetime support, offering ongoing group classes after program completion to reinforce skills and strengthen the bond between pets and their parents. They also offer flexible training plans and mobile dog training options to fit busy schedules.

The location meets families at their own pace, offering weekly Puppy Preschool classes as a low-commitment starting point before stepping up to more intensive board-and-train programs, with flexible weekly or monthly payment plans to fit different budgets. Training builds real-world confidence through staged public outings, like sessions at local stores, and even extends to practical scenarios like camping trips. The team has also handled unique cases like preparing a rescue dog for therapy-dog work, and in at least one case trained a newly adopted dog before it ever set foot in its new home, so no bad habits had the chance to form.

Accomplishments

The Dog Wizard Columbia team includes experienced trainers with various backgrounds. Krissy Spero, an Owner/Trainer, has been working professionally with dogs since 2016, opened her own training business in 2018, and is a CGC (Canine Good Citizen) and STAR Puppy evaluator, as well as an experienced puppy temperament tester. She and her team are members of the International Association of Canine Professionals (IACP) and regularly attend conferences, workshops, and seminars to stay updated on training methods.

Shelby Steele has been professionally working with dogs since 2013. Donovan Canada has been helping dogs since 2020 and holds a BA in Communications from Coastal Carolina University. Savannah Bridges, a Customer Support Administrator, has a background in animal health and a Bachelor’s degree from Asbury University. Brandie McKelvey has been a dedicated team member for two years.

How to Get Started!

To get started, The Dog Wizard Columbia offers a free evaluation. During this consultation, trainers will meet the dog and owner, discuss training goals, and recommend a suitable program. Clients are asked to provide their zip code and information about their dog’s training needs, specifying if it’s a puppy (under 6 months), an adult (over 6 months), or if it has behavior issues.