At The Dog Wizard Westlake, we help families across North Ridgeville and the greater Cleveland area create calm, confident, and reliable dogs for real-life situations. We offer private lessons, group classes, day training, and board-and-train programs tailored to each dog’s needs. Clients come to us for leash reactivity, impulse control, separation anxiety, and behavior challenges, and stay because they see a true, lasting difference. We don’t just train dogs; we coach owners to communicate clearly and confidently. With lifetime support, including group classes, plus boarding and day programs, we provide a complete path to a well-mannered, balanced companion.
Training & services
Training goals
Behavior consultation
Leash training
Obedience trainingCustomer-reported
Puppy trainingCustomer-reported
Socialization
Behavior support
Aggression training
Barking
Fear and confidence
Reactivity training
Resource guarding
Separation anxiety
How training happens
Board and trainProgram details
Board and Train payment plan is 50% down, with 5 monthly payments of $280 that come out automatically on the 15th of every month. · Listed price: From $280.00
Day training
Owner coachingCustomer-reported
Pack walks
Dog age
PuppiesProgram details
Puppy Program Details:
- 6 Day School Lessons
- On Leash Skills
- Lessons locations determined by trainer
Whats Included
- Leash
- Treat Pouch
- 6 Day School Lessons
- Scheduled lesson at the end of the day
- Private Facebook Support Group
- Support Class every other week for the life of your dog pending graduation
What We Teach
- Loose Leash Walking
- Place
- Sit
- Down
- Come
- Off
- How to work through distractions
- Address moderate behavioral problems: jumping, barking, reactivity, etc.
Perfect For:
- Anyone who cannot make group class or private lessons fit their schedule
- Anyone that has time to practice between lessons
- Any dog with mild-moderate behavioral problems
- Anyone that has time to practice daily with the dog
Support Class
- Bi-Weekly class open to all graduates (weather pending)
- Continued support for the LIFE OF YOUR DOG
- Our way of saying we are here to help you for the long haul
- You must maintain your dogs training and be a productive member of class · Listed price: From $1,500.00
Support between sessions
Follow-up support
Your dog’s background
Rescue dogs
Additional services
BoardingProgram details
General boarding priced per night. · Listed price: From $50.00
DaycareProgram details
Our Doggie Daycare 10 Pack gives you the flexibility to schedule 10 individual daycare days at your convenience. Once purchased, the pack is loaded as credits on your account, which you can use to book days that fit your schedule.
This pack is priced at the cost of 8 days, giving you 2 additional days at no extra charge. Its a great option for clients who plan to come consistently while saving on each visit.
There are no set days required, so you can schedule as needed based on availability. Simply use your credits to reserve your spot, and once a day is booked, it will be deducted from your pack. · Listed price: From $240.00
Our Enrichment Daycare 10 Pack gives you the flexibility to schedule 10 individual daycare sessions at your convenience. Once purchased, the pack is loaded as credits on your account, which you can use to book days that fit your schedule.
This pack is priced at the cost of 8 days, giving you 2 additional days at no extra charge. Its a great option for clients who plan to come consistently while saving on each visit.
There are no set days required, so you can schedule as needed based on availability. Simply use your credits to reserve your spot, and once a day is booked, it will be deducted from your pack. · Listed price: From $480.00
Our Doggie Daycare is a structured program designed for dogs who have completed one of our training programs and have been approved as daycare ready. This allows us to maintain a safe, controlled environment where all dogs understand expectations and communicate appropriately.
Unlike traditional run all day daycares, we focus on balance. Dogs participate in structured social sessions throughout the day, followed by scheduled rest periods to prevent overstimulation and reinforce calm behavior.
Daycare runs from 6:30am to 7:00pm, Monday-Friday. Drop-off times are between 6:30am9:30am, and pick-up times are between 4:30pm7:00pm. At this time, we do not offer half days.
This program is ideal for maintaining your dogs training while providing safe, structured socialization. · Listed price: From $30.00
Our Enrichment Daycare is a structured program designed for dogs who have completed one of our training programs and have been approved as daycare ready. This ensures a safe, controlled environment where all dogs understand expectations and communicate appropriately.
Like our standard daycare, dogs participate in structured social sessions throughout the day with scheduled rest periods in between to prevent overstimulation and reinforce calm behavior. In addition, each dog is pulled out for a focused, on-site training session during the day to help keep their skills sharp and consistent.
Daycare runs from 6:30am to 7:00pm, Monday-Friday. Drop-off times are between 6:30am9:30am, and pick-up times are between 4:30pm7:00pm. At this time, we do not offer half days.
This program is ideal for dogs who need continued structure, socialization, and reinforcement of their training. · Listed price: From $60.00
Other listed services
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Graduate Support ClassProgram details
Support Class
- Weekly class open to all graduates (weather pending)
- Continued support for the LIFE OF YOUR DOG
- Our way of saying we are here to help you for the long haul
- You must maintain your dogs training and be a productive member of class · Listed price: From $1,000.00
Tysons Training PlanProgram details
Tysons 2 week board and train payment plan · Listed price: From $200.00
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5/5We had a wonderful experience working with Gabby at the Dog Wizard to help our anxious pup, Daisy. The training started off a bit rocky since Daisy is naturally hesitant around new people, but Gabby was incredibly patient, kind, and consistent. She took the time to build trust an…Read full reviewClose full review
We had a wonderful experience working with Gabby at the Dog Wizard to help our anxious pup, Daisy. The training started off a bit rocky since Daisy is naturally hesitant around new people, but Gabby was incredibly patient, kind, and consistent. She took the time to build trust and really understand Daisy’s needs, which made all the difference. Daisy had made great progress when she returned home. She was more confident and became much better at listening and responding to commands. Since finishing the training, we’ve noticed a real improvement in her behavior at home. We’re so grateful for Gabby’s help and would absolutely recommend her to anyone looking for a thoughtful, skilled trainer!
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Lauren Stokley
5/510/10 recommend Dog Wizard Westlake – North Ridgeville! We rescued an abandoned pit bull mix in January and knew we only wanted a positive reinforcement training program after the trauma she’d experienced. One phone conversation with Kurtis (owner), and I knew we’d found the righ…Read full reviewClose full review
10/10 recommend Dog Wizard Westlake – North Ridgeville! We rescued an abandoned pit bull mix in January and knew we only wanted a positive reinforcement training program after the trauma she’d experienced. One phone conversation with Kurtis (owner), and I knew we’d found the right person. We started out with the Day Train program (9a-5p ish) and saw results so quickly – it was unbelievable how much she learned each day! Kurtis is literally a “dog wizard” and has an unmatched ability to communicate calmly & effectively with not only Noelle, but also my husband and me.
We were so impressed with the ‘Day Train’ results that we also enrolled Noelle in the ‘10-Day Board and Train’ while on vacation. During this time we got to work more closely with trainer Adam and cannot say enough good things! Adam has a true passion for dog training and is an excellent communicator. He knew we missed Noelle & went above and beyond sending us videos of her running various drills (place, off, walking, socialization, etc) as well as tips and tricks as he got to know her personality more. Noelle loves Adam so much, which is a testament to not only his style of training, but also his genuine love for dogs. Noelle continued to make huge strides under Adam in every single area, but particularly impulse control which was her greatest struggle. Kudos to Adam for crushing it!
Kurtis, Adam, the entire Dog Wizard Program – it’s hands-down the best investment we’ve made.
Thank you guys!
Dave, Lauren, & Noelle
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Caroline Sullivan
5/5
We had a fantastic experience with Kurtis at the Dog Wizard Westlake! He provided great instruction to us and our dog and was very patient and thorough. Scheduling and communication was super easy and quick. We look forward to recommending the Dog Wizard to anyone in need of a dog trainer!
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Gylene Pelton
5/5Kobe is a puppy mill rescue who never received the socialization he needed. He was reactive and fearful of people who were not in the immediate family. We had Kurtis come to our home to meet and evaluate Kobe. After interviewing three trainers, we opted to go with The Dog Wizard…Read full reviewClose full review
Kobe is a puppy mill rescue who never received the socialization he needed. He was reactive and fearful of people who were not in the immediate family. We had Kurtis come to our home to meet and evaluate Kobe. After interviewing three trainers, we opted to go with The Dog Wizard of Westlake. The difference in his confidence, restraint, and his overall demeanor is remarkable. Gabby was his trainer and we loved her! The training has definitely been worth the investment!
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Liz Bowers
5/5
Highly recommend their dog training program! We have tried others in the past and this one was way more successful. All trainers and the owners are very personable and want your dog to succeed with training. They help you every step of the way and I have seen great progress in my dog that has made him and myself happier!
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