The Dog Wizard Lexington

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

Pricing Summary

The business does not have a one-size-fits-all approach to training. Each dog owner team receives a customized program designed to fit specific needs after a free evaluation, so individualized system pricing varies.

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

The Dog Wizard Lexington operates alongside its boarding partner, giving dogs a consistent, familiar space for both training and stays. The team is explicit about its methodology, using a fully balanced training approach and tailoring explanations to each dog’s specific breed rather than offering one-size-fits-all advice. Classes stay small for more individual attention, and a home visit after board-and-train helps make sure new skills carry over into everyday life.

Our Take

The Dog Wizard Lexington offers experienced dog trainers specializing in behavior and obedience dog training, working alongside a boarding partner so dogs have a consistent, familiar space for both training and stays. Their approach goes beyond basic commands, focusing on helping dogs make better choices and respond to their owners even in distracting environments. The team is explicit about its methodology, using a fully balanced training approach and tailoring instruction to each dog’s specific breed instead of a one-size-fits-all program.

They offer flexible dog training plans, mobile dog training options, and training that includes lifetime support. Classes are kept small for more individual attention, and a home visit after board and train helps make sure new skills carry over into the dog’s everyday life.

Additional services include boarding and doggie day care.

Accomplishments

The Dog Wizard Frankfort team consists of extensively trained and experienced dog trainers. Owners Scott and Gale Templeton have successful backgrounds in corporate America and extensive experience in the pet industry. Scott started his professional pet career in 1993, designing, building, and operating nearly 20 professional pet facilities. Gale joined Petropolis in 1994, overseeing management and marketing, and has been conducting training classes since 2007. Her dog Asa is an ASCA Hall Of Fame Sire, and her dog Yuma is a North American Dog Agility Council Hall of Fame Competitor. Gale has 16 agility championships and has put over 100 titles on dogs in various competitive disciplines including conformation, obedience, rally, herding, barn hunt, dock dogs, and agility. Johnathan Ballard has over 10 years of experience working with dogs and owners. Amanda Gain-Meyer serves as Operations Manager for multiple locations, and Sara Leadingham has been with TWI since March 2014 as COO. Jasmin Wheatley began her professional career with The Dog Wizard in June 2024 and is active in dog sports with her own dogs.

How to Get Started!

To get started, The Dog Wizard Frankfort offers a free evaluation. This allows trainers to meet the dog and owner, discuss training goals, and recommend a suitable program. Clients can call to set up an evaluation and will be asked about their dog’s age (puppy under 6 months, adult over 6 months) and if there are behavior issues, along with their zip code.