The Dog Wizard Sarasota
Ranked #1 in Bradenton and #78 in Florida
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.

Contact Information
Availability
- Weekdays
- Weekends
- Morning
- Afternoon
- Evening
Misc Features
- wheelchair accessible entrance
- wheelchair accessible parking
Other Services Offered
- Pet boarding service
- Dog day care center
- Pet groomer
- Pet supply store