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Since 2005
helping families nationwide

Lifetime Support
to keep training on track

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Free Evaluation
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The trainers at The Dog Wizard in Nashville, TN have knowledge about almost every dog training method. Being a certified professional trainer of IACP, we have been surrounded by a community of professionals from all angles of dog training and continue to learn more about dog training daily. The Dog Wizard family of trainers also continues to grow, providing a plethora of information for helping us continue to train your dog successfully.

Through our various training programs like puppy training, dog socialization training, separation anxiety training, rescue dog rehab, and more our training team is able to help correct negative behaviors in your dog. Classes can be done in private or group setting depending on the application.

How It Works

We offer a wide range of dog training programs designed to fit your goals, whether you need board and train, private lessons, puppy training, or group classes. Each program is led by certified trainers, with flexible scheduling and lifetime support after graduation.

Free Evaluation

We assess your dog’s needs and create a personalized plan that fits your lifestyle.

Customized Training Plan

Certified trainers guide you and your dog through proven, positive methods for behavior improvement.

Hands-On Training

Choose from in-home, mobile, or facility-based programs designed for lasting results.

Ongoing Support

Receive tools, guidance, and follow-ups to maintain progress and reinforce skills at home.

Our Dog Training Programs
and Services

Dog Training Obedience Programs

  • American Kennel Club (AKC) Training
  • Lifetime Support
  • Private Dog Training Lessons
  • Group Dog Training Classes
  • Board and Train Dog Training
  • Puppy Training Programs

Dog Behavior Training Services

  • Problem Solving: barking, chewing, jumping, begging, counter surfing, digging, leash pulling, play biting, marking, door bolting, housebreaking
  • Resource Guarding Training
  • Dog Aggression Training
  • Dog Separation Anxiety Training
  • Adopted/Rescue Dog Training Program
  • Dog Socialization Training

Meet Your Dog Trainers

Every dog trainer on the The Dog Wizard Nashville team is extensively trained and experienced in balanced training techniques that address a range of behavioral issues to help your dog reach their full potential.

Emily Reed

Trainer

Emily joined the Dog Wizard Team in May 2021. She has a M.S. in Organizational Psychology and B.A. in Management, but her first love is dogs. She actively volunteers with The Nashville Humane Association and is CPR Certified for dogs & humans. Emily loves dogs and loves seeing dogs'' lives improve because of good training. It's amazing to see an owner's life also improve because of their dog's training.

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Mary Taylor Erskin
19:47 25 Nov 25
We worked with Jessie P. who helped our dogs with some overprotective aggression inside the house. That started to escalate tremendously over last year or so. Our dogs are the best of friends outside but have to be separated inside due to fights breaking out. Working with Jess helped calm my nerves so much and the training goes both ways for the owners and the dogs. Their training techniques have helped our dogs tremendously. We can’t say enough good things about working with this service and Jess! All around we are so happy we decided to work with the Dog Wizard 🐕
Kaylin and Alex León
13:38 27 Oct 25
Jessie, our trainer, was amazing from start to finish! After taking several phone calls to determine the best trainer for our rescue pup, The Dog Wizard was determined to be the best one due to its customer service approach and affordability. One thing to note is that the rate was all due in 2 large chunks within 2 weeks of each other (unless I took out a PayPal credit card for monthly payments, which I didn't want to do). This is a hefty investment, but we felt that it was necessary for our dog, and we are glad we got Jessie to be our assigned trainer! Jessie visited our house for a few weeks for private sessions. Our dog was needing training to stop pulling on the leash. I feel strongly that the training method was a great, non-harmful approach that I really appreciated for our dog. Jessie was able to help us achieve a connection with our rescue dog that I never thought we could--he was stubborn, too smart for his own good, and not food motivated. The last few lessons were done at parks of our choice (where our dog normally is very distracted), which helped us achieve a level we never thought we could! All thanks to Jessie for her caring approach to dog training!
Krystyna Russell
15:36 19 Oct 25
We worked with Jessie at the dog wizard and it was the best investment we could have made! We had never adopted a rescue dog before. Our new girl Nyx was super timid, scared and slightly reactive as a result. From lesson one Jessie gave us advice and tips that started to shape Nyx into a totally different dog. She no longer barks at everything, is calm when people come over and she knows we’re in charge but isn’t afraid. We are experienced dog owners but every dog is different and we would’ve been totally lost without Jessie. I highly recommend working with Jessie and the Dog Wizard team!
Chinah Midtling
22:20 16 Oct 25
Melissa is incredible. Her knowledge, education abilities, patience, grace, and just being a good human I can honestly say I would pay double for the value we got out of puppy class. Our Sonny gets complimented all the time by strangers on how great of a pup he is. Highly highly recommend, cannot say it enough.
Julianne Lansfield
16:33 12 Sep 25
Jessie is an exceptional trainer! She worked with my toy poodle, Sister, through private lessons and a recent board-and train program. Sister had a tough start-limited exposure to the outside world during her first 8 months and a strong willed personality. We struggled with impulsive biting and intense reactions to other dogs during walks. After working with Jessie, Sister returned home noticeably more confident and calm, especially on walks. Jessie’s patience, creativity, and genuine care made all the difference. She truly understood my pup and tailored her approach with love and expertise. I couldn’t recommend her more highly!

About The Dog Wizard Nashville

Our dog training goes beyond basic commands like Sit, Come, and Down. Our approach focuses on helping your dog make better choices and respond to you instead of their impulses.

We cover all the essential obedience commands you need to communicate effectively with your dog. But more importantly, we teach your dog to stay engaged and follow through with these commands, even in the most distracting environments.

Our goal is to enhance your dog’s understanding of obedience, making it a natural part of their behavior, not just a few tricks they perform when they feel like it.

Why Choose The Dog Wizard

Magical Methodologies

All of our trainers use balanced training techniques that are proven to be effective in and out of the classroom.

Everywhere Dogs Are

With over 100 locations — the majority of them being mobile — we have the ability to bring balanced dog training right to you.

Trained to Transform

Our knowledgeable trainers complete a rigorous dog training curriculum through The Dog Wizard Academy that teaches them methods that truly work

A Lifetime of Support

Those who complete our obedience programs have access to indefinite group class training support.

Frequently Asked Questions

The Dog Wizard Nashville offers a free evaluation. Most locations will even come to you to do one! This enables our trainers to meet you and your dog, go over your training goals and find a program that works for you. Give us a call and we will help you set one up.
The Dog Wizard trainers are well versed in a variety of training tools; from food to collars to remote collars. We know that not all dogs do well with every tool and we will help you decide what tool is best for your dog as well as what tools you’re comfortable with using. At the end of the day, whatever tool you’re comfortable in using will be the one you’re most consistent in using and that’s what’s most important to us.
It is never too late to start teaching your dog new habits. It will take more time and effort than teaching a new puppy but you will love the outcome.

In order to know how long it will take to train your dog, we will need to do a free consultation. During your consultation, we will get to understand what you are looking to gain from the training as well as evaluate your dog to see what we will need to do to get him where you would like him to be. At that point, we will be able to give you a timeline for his training.

We do not have a one size fits all approach to training. Each dog owner team that has a free evaluation will have a customized program designed to fit your specific needs. Because of this, individualized system pricing varies. Give us a call and we will help you set one up

Additional questions? We’d love to help.

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