The Dog Wizard Knoxville
Ranked #5 in Knoxville and #32 in Tennessee
Service area: The Dog Wizard Knoxville services Knoxville, TN, and surrounding areas including Alcoa, Farragut, Fountain City, Lenoir City, Loudon, Maryville, and Oak Ridge.
Service Overview
Types of Dog Training
- Family Dog
- Service Dog
- Therapy Dog
- Competition / Agility
- Behavior Modification
Specialty Focus Areas
- Basic Obedience
- Puppy Training
- Leash Pulling
- Reactivity / Aggression
- Jumping on People
- Barking Excessively
- Separation Anxiety
- Biting / Nipping
- Potty Training
- Resource Guarding
- Fearfulness
- Stealing Food
- Recall
Training Formats Offered
- Private Lessons
- Group Classes
- In-Home
- Private Facility
- Board and Train
- Day Training
Program Formats
- One-Time Consultation
- Sessions Package
- Ongoing Weekly
- Intensive Program
Age of Dogs Trained
- Puppy (<1 year)
- Adolescent (1-2 years)
- Adult (2-8 years)
Dog Training Methodology
Methods:
- ✓ Balanced Training
Equipment:
- ✓ Food Rewards
- ✓ E-Collars
- ✓ Flat Collars
The Dog Wizard Knoxville offers comprehensive dog training programs and services. Their Obedience Programs include American Kennel Club (AKC) Training, Board and Train Dog Training, Dog Day Training, Group Dog Training Classes, Lifetime Support, Private Dog Training Lessons, Puppy Training Programs, Specialty Dog Training, and Therapy Prep.
For behavior issues, they provide services such as Adopted/Rescue Dog Training Program, Dog Aggression Training, Dog Separation Anxiety Training, Dog Socialization Training, Problem Solving for issues like barking, chewing, jumping, begging, counter surfing, digging, leash pulling, play biting, marking, door bolting, and housebreaking, and Resource Guarding Training.
Additionally, they offer Boarding and Doggie Day Care services.
Pricing & Policies
Pricing Summary
The Dog Wizard Knoxville does not have a one-size-fits-all approach to training. Each dog owner team receives a customized program designed to fit their specific needs after a free evaluation, and pricing varies based on this individualized system.
About the Trainer
The Dog Wizard Knoxville is a dog training business that specializes in behavior, obedience, and anxiety training. They aim to help dog owners build a better life with their pets by fostering a long, happy, and healthy relationship.
They offer flexible training plans, mobile options, and proven techniques designed to last a lifetime. In addition to training, they provide doggie daycare and boarding services at their facility.
The Dog Wizard Knoxville emphasizes a balanced training approach and offers personalized feedback to ensure a lasting bond between owners and their dogs. They also provide lifetime support through group training classes for those who complete their obedience programs.
Accomplishments
The Dog Wizard Knoxville’s team of dog trainers is extensively trained and experienced in balanced training techniques. Trent Steele, the Owner/Head Trainer, has been training professionally for 7 years and owns multiple Dog Wizard locations. He and his dog Camille compete in DockDogs, with Camille having a personal best of 25’4″.
Jen Belle, a Head Trainer, has been involved with therapy dog training, some service dog training, sports, emotional support, and nose work. She competes with her dogs in dock diving and disc, attending the World Championships every year since 2015. Beth Hook has 4 years of experience as a trainer, working with group classes, private lessons, day trains, and board and trains. Jamie Dukovac has a passion for dogs since age 8, has experience with off-leash training, fostered and trained various breeds, and competes in dock diving and frisbee league championships.
How to Get Started!
To get started with a dog training program, The Dog Wizard Knoxville offers a free evaluation. Trainers can meet the owner and dog to discuss training goals and recommend a suitable program. Owners can call to set up an evaluation, and they will be asked for their zip code and details about their dog’s age or behavior issues.

Contact Information
Availability
- Weekdays
- Weekends
- Morning
- Afternoon
Associations
- AKC
Misc Features
- wheelchair accessible parking
Other Services Offered
- Dog day care center
- Pet boarding service