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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5/5I brought my 1 year old Shepsky here, Gemma. I noticed major improvements after just 1 session. I signed her up for 6 trainings. She had major separation anxiety and hated going in her crate when I would leave my house to run errands. Now, she will go right in her crate with no i…Read full reviewClose full review
I brought my 1 year old Shepsky here, Gemma. I noticed major improvements after just 1 session. I signed her up for 6 trainings. She had major separation anxiety and hated going in her crate when I would leave my house to run errands. Now, she will go right in her crate with no issues and she definitely has more confidence. Kurtis the owner is great and Megan was her trainer. Megan did an exceptional dog. Gemma just loves her. Megan goes over everything that they practiced for the day and she gave me homework to work with her in additional to a training guide that will help me to continue to work with Gemma. I am very grateful that I found this place.
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Megan Cielo
5/5My rescue dog just completed a 14 day board and train. He had a lot of behavioral issues including reactivity, resource guarding and aggression. He came home a whole new dog! He was terrified when I dropped him off, but the trainers were so great with him and it was amazing to se…Read full reviewClose full review
My rescue dog just completed a 14 day board and train. He had a lot of behavioral issues including reactivity, resource guarding and aggression. He came home a whole new dog! He was terrified when I dropped him off, but the trainers were so great with him and it was amazing to see how much his confidence had grown by the time I picked him up. Gabby was so wonderful with him, and very knowledgeable. She taught us so many training techniques so we could continue with his training at home. Plus life long support groups are included, which will be very helpful to ensure he maintains everything he learned. I was very impressed with the care they provided, expertise in the field, and support I continue to get even after the program was completed. Highly recommend The Dog Wizard!!
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Alissa Harvey
5/5We couldn't be happier with our experience with The Dog Wizard! We went into it knowing it would be an investment for a happy life and even better dog. We had some things that we specifically wanted addressed during Arwen's 14-day board and train and they didn't disappoint. We co…Read full reviewClose full review
We couldn't be happier with our experience with The Dog Wizard! We went into it knowing it would be an investment for a happy life and even better dog. We had some things that we specifically wanted addressed during Arwen's 14-day board and train and they didn't disappoint. We could see a huge improvement in the videos Gabby sent us and when we went to go pick her up that. I definitely recommend this program to those who don't necessarily have the time to be super consistent in an intensive way but want a headstart on correcting/building a stronger foundation with the help of others. We look forward to continual trainings and enjoying Arwen for many years to come.
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Ashley Mitchell
5/5Recommended by a friend. This whole process has been flawless.Since the first prompt and thorough phone call with Kurtis to our pup Putter graduating his jump start program with Gabby- we have been nothing but impressed. Not only is there guidance to what happens during the train…Read full reviewClose full review
Recommended by a friend. This whole process has been flawless.Since the first prompt and thorough phone call with Kurtis to our pup Putter graduating his jump start program with Gabby- we have been nothing but impressed. Not only is there guidance to what happens during the training - but also WHY. Everything made sense and gave us confidence as pup parents to continue to enforce behaviors because we knew WHY we were doing it and how it would help our Putter. Based on science, wolf/canine history, and experience, the Dog Wizard program is thorough, consistent and with an obvious love for the dogs who come in. Our trainer Gabby was phenomenal. She gave Putter so many wonderful experiences and built his confidence in ways we could not have anticipated. We are so grateful for her! Check-ins, videos of training and the option of lifelong support group just solidify this mentality that we have become part of the pack! Everyone in the family, parents, kids, Putter, and visitors are happier and more confident because of this training.
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Ariel Bryant
5/5I took both of my corgis for the 2 week board and train and absolutely have seen a difference upon bringing them home. They both primarly worked with Gabby who was absolutely phenomenal! Very patient with me during the take home lessons made sure to answer all my questions, even …Read full reviewClose full review
I took both of my corgis for the 2 week board and train and absolutely have seen a difference upon bringing them home. They both primarly worked with Gabby who was absolutely phenomenal! Very patient with me during the take home lessons made sure to answer all my questions, even available when I text her questions after I've brought the boys home. What sold me on the program is that they do home visits if need be when you first bring them home as well as every other week support groups. Made me feel at ease and that I hasn't just left alone if new issues should arise. They also have boarding which i will be ultizing in April. Very trustworthy facility got daily updates on the boys! Loved how they celebrated Valentines days and birthdays when they had the boys as well!
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