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Discover the path to a well-behaved pet with The Dog Wizard, your dedicated dog trainer in North Shore (Chicago). Our comprehensive range of services includes specialized puppy training, private sessions, group classes, and accredited AKC training programs. At The Dog Wizard, we understand the challenges of dog ownership, from managing separation anxiety to correcting aggression. Our experienced trainers use proven techniques to address these issues, ensuring a harmonious relationship between you and your canine companion. Whether you're seeking basic obedience training or more advanced behavioral solutions, The Dog Wizard North Shore is your go-to destination for all things dog training. Connect with us today and take the first step.

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

  • Dog Day Training
  • Lifetime Support
  • Private Dog Training Lessons
  • Group Dog Training Classes
  • 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 North Shore (Chicago) 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.

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Marty Phelps
10:58 23 Oct 25
We had an amazing experience with The Dog Wizard, especially with trainers Nicole and Ellie. They truly understood our dog and the specific challenges we were facing. Their expertise, patience, and experience made all the difference—our dog has improved so much! We’re so happy with the results and can’t thank them enough for their help. Highly recommend!
Sally Washlow
23:03 05 Jun 25
The training of our dogs has been amazing and exceeded my expectations. Having simple reinforced training at home was easy and really helped. We enjoy our walks with our well behaved dogs ! At home they go to their “place” and are so much better. Our dogs love it so much -they can’t wait for The Dog Wizard to show up!
Darren Weissman
17:14 05 Jun 25
You and your team(family) are exceptional.

So grateful I found you. Walter (Yellow Lab puppy) has come a long way and I feel we have a strong foundation to move forward.
Alfonso Coronel
17:32 08 May 25
My 2 huskies are 5 months old and after 6 private lessons they walk calmly
aidan flowers
17:06 08 May 25
The trainers that The Dog Wizard provides are excellent! We started off with a puppy who would constantly pull on the leash, bite, and not listen to us. After our training sessions with Matt we saw huge improvements in our pup, and now have a 5 month old that heels on walks, only bites toys, and listens to all our commands! I highly recommend The Dog Wizard and believe that they’re able to train any dog!

About The Dog Wizard North Shore (Chicago)

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 North Shore (Chicago) 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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