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The Dog Wizard - Dog & Puppy Obedience Training Murfreesboro
Smyrna, Tennessee
About The Dog Wizard - Dog & Puppy Obedience Training Murfreesboro
At The Dog Wizard Murfreesboro, we combine real-world results with professional training expertise. As IACP-certified trainers, we stay connected to a national community of dog training professionals and continue learning every day. We work with puppies, rescues, high-energy breeds, and dogs struggling with reactivity, separation anxiety, or poor manners. Our programs include private lessons, group support classes, and focused board & train options when deeper structure is needed. Clients often tell us the difference is night and day, because we don’t just train dogs, we teach families how to lead with confidence so progress lasts for life.
Training & services
Training goals
- Behavior consultation
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Struggling with reactivity, aggression, anxiety, or preparing your dog for a new baby? Our Behavior Modification & New Baby Prep training addresses serious behavioral challenges and teaches your dog calm, safe habits around little ones. Customized plans for lasting, real-world results.
- Obedience training
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- Puppy training
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Set your puppy up for success with our fun, structured group classes. Your pup will learn essential obedience skills, proper socialization, and good manners alongside other puppies in a safe, supervised setting. Perfect for building confidence and a strong foundation early.
- Socialization
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Confidence around people, dogs, sounds, and busy places comes from guided exposure at the right pace. Sessions build calm focus and better choices on outings, with simple homework between visits. Serving Middle Tennessee with structured practice and handler coaching.
Behavior support
- Aggression training
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Reactivity and aggression work starts with structure and controlled setups. We focus on triggers, distance management, and calmer choices using practical handling skills for real walks and real environments. Serving La Vergne with an evaluation-first approach and measurable progress.
- Barking
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- Fear and confidence
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- Reactivity training
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- Separation anxiety
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When alone-time leads to panic behaviours, we build calm independence in small, trackable steps. Training covers routines, staged departures, and at-home practice to reduce barking and destruction. Serving Mount Juliet with steady support and clear checkpoints.
How training happens
- Board and train
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Drop off your dog and pick them up better behaved. Our Board & Train program pairs professional boarding with daily training sessions tailored to your dog's needs - from basic obedience to behavioral issues. Real results without the daily time commitment. Contact us to learn more!
- Day training
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A drop-off training day that fits around work and busy schedules. Your dog gets coached reps on obedience and manners, then you get simple homework to keep progress moving at home. Serving Smyrna with focused daytime training and clear follow-through for real-life distractions.
- Group classes
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- Owner coaching
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- Private training
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Dog age
- Puppies
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Support between sessions
- Follow-up support
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- Homework and practice
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- Personalized training plans
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Your dog’s background
- Rescue dogs
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Help a rescue dog settle in with clear routines, calmer manners, and reliable obedience foundations. We focus on confidence building and practical house rules that fit real life. Serving Franklin with coaching and follow-ups that support steady progress after the first weeks.
Additional services
- Boarding
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Other listed services
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- American Kennel Club (AKC) Training
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Build skills that support AKC goals with coached handling, clear criteria, and repeatable practice you can run at home. Work on polished manners, steady focus, and stronger teamwork over time. Serving Murfreesboro with step-based training and helpful check-ins.
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I can’t describe how grateful I am to Jessie from The Dog Wizard helping my dog, Yua, and I throughout our training journey! We just finished our training the month of may and she had provided such helpful tips and tricks to help navigate new situations. Her advice helped me lea…Read full reviewClose full review
I can’t describe how grateful I am to Jessie from The Dog Wizard helping my dog, Yua, and I throughout our training journey! We just finished our training the month of may and she had provided such helpful tips and tricks to help navigate new situations. Her advice helped me learn to guide my dog with certainty. We just went on a road trip and my girl completely rocked being in a new city! My dog is now more confident and comfortable trying new things! Highly recommend Jessie and thank you all for what you do!
We did a puppy program here - the small classes where amazing and helped us feel more sure that we where doing the right things. After they gave us a credit for board and train and we were able to travel with confidence that our Doxie was well taken care of while we were gone. …Read full reviewClose full review
We did a puppy program here - the small classes where amazing and helped us feel more sure that we where doing the right things. After they gave us a credit for board and train and we were able to travel with confidence that our Doxie was well taken care of while we were gone. Were. We got back to town there was private lesson and we learned so much and couldn’t believe how eager Zoey was to listen to us. They promised a shared vocabulary but what we got was enhanced love. 5 stars
I had gotten a new puppy who was super crazy. It was driving me crazy! All my other dogs had never acted like this. I was looking for possible training places for her and I looked for one with the longest history and the best reviews. I saw The Dog Wizard and called them. I talke…Read full reviewClose full review
I had gotten a new puppy who was super crazy. It was driving me crazy! All my other dogs had never acted like this. I was looking for possible training places for her and I looked for one with the longest history and the best reviews. I saw The Dog Wizard and called them. I talked with Scott who was awesome and helped me out with a lot of tips. She hadn’t had all her shots yet so i couldn’t take her to any boarding school or group session. Thankfully with Scott’s help I was able to control her and she’s also settled in nicely to the house and is a lot calmer and finally responds and does her basic tricks.
I got stuck at the airport moving to Hawaii with my 2 German Shepherds. The Delta attendant was unfamiliar with the process and denied us boarding the aircraft. Scott immediately sent me the protocols and paperwork needed. He walked me what I needed to do and we were able to fly …Read full reviewClose full review
I got stuck at the airport moving to Hawaii with my 2 German Shepherds. The Delta attendant was unfamiliar with the process and denied us boarding the aircraft. Scott immediately sent me the protocols and paperwork needed. He walked me what I needed to do and we were able to fly out later that day. I was on the verge of tears and I couldn’t have done it without the help of the Dog Wizard. Scott is really passionate about dogs and their owners. Mahalo!
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