The Dog Wizard Sarasota

Ranked #1 in Bradenton and #78 in Florida

5 Stars,456 Reviews
5016 FL-64 #101, Bradenton, FL 34208

Service area: Bradenton,Ellenton,Fruitville,Lakewood Ranch,Palmetto,Parrish,Sarasota,Sarasota Heights

Service Overview

Types of Dog Training

  • Family Dog
  • 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

Training Formats Offered

  • Board and Train
  • Group Classes
  • Private Lessons
  • In-Home

Program Formats

  • One-Time Consultation
  • Ongoing Weekly
  • Intensive Program

Age of Dogs Trained

  • Puppy (<1 year)
  • Adult (2-8 years)

Dog Training Methodology

Methods: 

  • Balanced Training

Equipment: 

  • Food Rewards
  • Pinch Collars
  • E-Collars

The Dog Wizard Sarasota offers Dog Training Obedience Programs including Board and Train, Group Dog Training Classes, Lifetime Support, Private Dog Training Lessons, and Puppy Training Programs. They also provide Dog Behavior Training Services such as Adopted/Rescue Dog Training, 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, housebreaking, and Resource Guarding Training.

Their approach focuses on helping dogs make better choices and respond to owners instead of impulses, covering essential obedience commands and teaching dogs to stay engaged even in distracting environments. The goal is to make obedience a natural part of their behavior.

Pricing & Policies

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.

About the Trainer

The Dog Wizard Sarasota offers a team of experienced dog trainers specializing in behavior and obedience dog training services. They provide accessible, proven techniques that last a lifetime, with flexible training plans and mobile dog training options. Training includes lifetime support.

Their dog training goes beyond basic commands, focusing on helping dogs make better choices and respond to owners instead of impulses. They teach essential obedience commands and ensure dogs stay engaged and follow through even in distracting environments.

The goal is to enhance a dog’s understanding of obedience, making it a natural part of their behavior. Additional services include boarding, doggie day care, grooming & grooming acclimation, and retail & pet products.

Accomplishments

Every dog trainer on The Dog Wizard Sarasota team is extensively trained and experienced in balanced training techniques to address a range of behavioral issues. One trainer, Liz Colon, has been working as a dog behavioralist for well over 20 years.

How to Get Started!

To get started, The Dog Wizard Sarasota offers a free evaluation, which can often be done at your location. This evaluation allows trainers to meet you and your dog, discuss your training goals, and help find a suitable program. You can call them to set up an evaluation.

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  • 20 Years Experience

  • Free Consultation

Availability

  • Weekdays
  • Weekends
  • Morning
  • Afternoon
  • Evening
  • wheelchair accessible entrance
  • wheelchair accessible parking

Other Services Offered

  • Pet boarding service
  • Dog day care center
  • Pet groomer
  • Pet supply store

Location

5016 FL-64 #101, Bradenton, FL 34208