The Dog Wizard Richmond
Service area: The Dog Wizard Richmond serves Richmond, Chesterfield, and the surrounding areas, with Glen Allen covered by a separate nearby location.
Service Overview
Types of Dog Training
- Behavior Modification
Specialty Focus Areas
- Potty Training
- Puppy Training
- Leash Pulling
- Biting / Nipping
- Reactivity / Aggression
- Resource Guarding
- Separation Anxiety
- Jumping on People
- Barking Excessively
- Basic Obedience
- Fearfulness
Training Formats Offered
- Private Lessons
- Group Classes
- Board and Train
- Day Training
Age of Dogs Trained
- Puppy (<1 year)
- Adolescent (1-2 years)
- Adult (2-8 years)
Dog Training Methodology
Methods:
- ✓ Balanced Training
Services Offered: Puppy Obedience Training, Board and Train Dog Training, Dog Day Training, Group Dog Training Classes, Private Dog Training Lessons, Specialty Dog Training, Boarding, Reactive, anxious, fearful, dominant
Puppy obedience training, group classes, private lessons, board and train, and day training, plus specialty programs for reactive, anxious, fearful, or dominant dogs, all led by certified balanced trainers.
Pricing & Policies
Pricing Summary
Every plan is customized after a free evaluation. Training programs start around $250, with cost depending on the dog’s needs and the program chosen.
Testimonials
Ginny Graef: “Steve and Dom are amazing. Within 6 weeks their team had him walking in a heel, waiting at the door, and coming when called. He came out a happier, calmer dog.”
Paula Marks: “Steve and Dom are the best. They helped us build Ryder’s confidence and our abilities to help her be her best doggie self. We appreciate the time they give to answering questions.”
About the Trainer
What’s Unique About The Dog Wizard Richmond, In Their Words
We offer customized, hands-on training for dogs of all sizes and ages, Obedience training and behavior modification. We use a variety of environments and locations to help the dog adjust to all the experiences an owner would find themselves in.
Our Take
The Dog Wizard Richmond is a balanced dog training location serving Richmond, Chesterfield, and the surrounding areas (Glen Allen is covered by a separate nearby location). President and trainer Steve Bittner works alongside Dominique Fleming on puppy obedience training, group classes, private lessons, board and train, and day training, plus specialty programs for dogs that are reactive, anxious, fearful, or dominant.
Training is customized and hands on for dogs of any size or age, covering obedience and behavior modification. The team deliberately trains in a mix of environments and real locations, from quiet homes to busier public spots, so a dog learns to hold its manners in the same situations its owner actually encounters day to day.
Google reviewers give the location a 4.9 star average across 23 reviews, with clients repeatedly crediting Steve and Dominique’s patience and communication for turning reactive or unruly dogs into calmer, more manageable companions. Every program starts with a free evaluation to build a plan around a specific dog’s needs.
Accomplishments
Steve Bittner and Dominique Fleming train in a range of real world settings, from homes to public spots, so lessons carry over to whatever situations a dog and owner actually face together.
How to Get Started!
Call (804) 885-2270 or book a free evaluation online. A trainer will go over your dog’s needs and goals before building a custom plan.
Contact Information
Hours
Monday: 10am-6pm
Tuesday: 10am-6pm
Wednesday: 10am-6pm
Thursday: 10am-6pm
Friday: 10am-6pm
Saturday: 10am-3pm
Sunday: Closed
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