The Dog Wizard Tampa

4.9 Stars,358 Reviews
4323 W Tyson Ave, Tampa, FL 33611

Service area: The Dog Wizard serves Tampa, St. Petersburg, Clearwater, Safety Harbor, Westchase, Lutz, Odessa, and the surrounding Tampa Bay area.

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
  • Sessions Package
  • Ongoing Weekly

Age of Dogs Trained

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

Dog Training Methodology

Methods: 

  • Balanced Training

Equipment: 

  • Food Rewards
  • Pinch Collars
  • E-Collars

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 & 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. Because of this individualized system, pricing varies.

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About the Trainer

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

The Dog Wizard Tampa handles even the toughest triggers, with a track record of turning dogs who needed muzzles at the vet or groomer into calm, manageable companions. Clients trust the team with major life moments too, from honeymoon getaways to family emergencies, confident their dogs are in good hands during board-and-train. With multiple off-leash program lengths to match the seriousness of each case and coverage across Tampa neighborhoods like South Tampa, the location offers the flexibility to fit a wide range of needs.

Our Take

The Dog Wizard Tampa offers a team of experienced dog trainers specializing in behavior and obedience dog training services. They provide accessible, proven techniques that last a lifetime, focusing on helping dogs make better choices and respond to owners instead of impulses. Their approach covers essential obedience commands and teaches dogs to stay engaged and follow through even in distracting environments, aiming to make obedience a natural part of their behavior.

The Tampa team handles serious behavior cases, including dogs who once needed muzzles at the vet or groomer, and has a track record of turning them into calm, manageable companions. Clients also trust the team during major life moments, from honeymoons to family emergencies, knowing their dogs are in good hands during board and train. Multiple off-leash program lengths let the team match the intensity of training to the seriousness of each case, with coverage across Tampa neighborhoods including South Tampa.

They offer flexible dog training plans, mobile dog training options, and training includes lifetime support. In addition to training, they provide boarding, doggie day care, grooming & grooming acclimation, and retail & pet products.

Accomplishments

Every dog trainer on The Dog Wizard Tampa team is extensively trained and experienced in balanced training techniques. Deirdre Wols completed the Dog Wizard Academy as an advanced trainer, gaining hands-on experience in puppy manners, obedience, and behavior modifications. Amado Bonilla attended Animal Behavior College for a certification in dog training and has certifications in Dog Training and in Dog Emotion and Cognition. Reece Lander has a bachelor of science in biology and a specialized background in service animal training.

How to Get Started!

To get started, The Dog Wizard Tampa offers a free evaluation. This evaluation allows trainers to meet the dog and owner, discuss training goals, and recommend a suitable program. Locations may offer in-home evaluations. Clients can schedule an evaluation by calling the business.

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  • Free Consultation

Availability

  • Weekdays
  • Morning
  • Afternoon

Hours

9am-5pm

Certifications

  • Credentialed
  • onsite services
  • wheelchair accessible entrance
  • wheelchair accessible parking

Other Services Offered

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