FirstBarkWe just completed a 5 week training program for my puppy. Curtis was absolutely wonderful. They have a lot to offer for your furry friend from training, daycare to boarding. I highly recommend The Westlake Dog Wizard.
The Dog Wizard Westlake
North Ridgeville, Ohio
About The Dog Wizard Westlake
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 training Customer-reported
- Puppy training Customer-reported
- Socialization
Behavior support
- Aggression training
- Barking
- Fear and confidence
- Reactivity training
- Resource guarding
- Separation anxiety
How training happens
- Board and train
Program 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 coaching Customer-reported
- Pack walks
Dog age
- Puppies
Program 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
- Boarding
Program details
General boarding priced per night. · Listed price: From $50.00
- Daycare
Program 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 Class
Program 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 Plan
Program details
Tysons 2 week board and train payment plan · Listed price: From $200.00
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Customer reviews
Google listing4.9
98 Google reviews
Mentioned in reviews
- Board and train 12
- Support group 11
- Leash pulling 8
- Daycare 7
- Day train program 4
- Reactive dog training 4
All 10 topics
- Dog confidence building 2
- Dog language 2
- Informative instructor 2
- Take home lessons 2
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Our experience was amazing. Initially contacting Kurtis and getting the plan for our pup Tucker. Then working with our trainer Gabby who was awesome. We’ve seen a night and day difference in Tucker. We did our home work after each training that Gabby gave us and continued to see …Read full reviewClose full review
Our experience was amazing. Initially contacting Kurtis and getting the plan for our pup Tucker. Then working with our trainer Gabby who was awesome. We’ve seen a night and day difference in Tucker. We did our home work after each training that Gabby gave us and continued to see the results. We’re excited to be part of the pack walks and will be doing daycare and boarding with them . Such a great experience and I highly recommend the dog wizard west lake!
⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️ I cannot recommend Kurtis at The Dog Wizard Westlake enough! From the moment we started training, it was clear that Kurtis has a genuine passion for dogs and an impressive skill set. He took the time to understand my dog's unique personality and tailored the training …Read full reviewClose full review
⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️ I cannot recommend Kurtis at The Dog Wizard Westlake enough! From the moment we started training, it was clear that Kurtis has a genuine passion for dogs and an impressive skill set. He took the time to understand my dog's unique personality and tailored the training sessions accordingly. Kurtis's approach is patient and positive, making the experience enjoyable for both me and my pup. I noticed significant improvements in my dog's behavior after just one session. The techniques Kurtis teaches are practical and easy to implement at home, which has made a difference in our daily lives. If you're looking for a knowledgeable and caring dog trainer, Kurtis is the one to go to! Thank you, Dog Wizard Westlake. WOOF from Kaya!
10/10 recommend The Dog Wizard! Kurtis was so knowledgeable in chatting with us about our blue heeler pup, Benny, and what type of training would be best. Gabrielle was incredible with in-home training and our final training session at Home Depot! They also watched our pup for 3 …Read full reviewClose full review
10/10 recommend The Dog Wizard! Kurtis was so knowledgeable in chatting with us about our blue heeler pup, Benny, and what type of training would be best. Gabrielle was incredible with in-home training and our final training session at Home Depot! They also watched our pup for 3 nights and worked on training with him during that time. We knew he was in great hands! There is a noticeable difference in Benny’s behavior and we are so grateful to The Dog Wizard for helping us learn how to best train our pup!
We are so grateful for all of Kurtis's help with our dog! We adopted Benny from a challenging foster situation, which led to him suffering with severe anxiety and being difficult for us to train. We struggled for several months before finally reaching out to Kurtis. Now, having c…Read full reviewClose full review
We are so grateful for all of Kurtis's help with our dog! We adopted Benny from a challenging foster situation, which led to him suffering with severe anxiety and being difficult for us to train. We struggled for several months before finally reaching out to Kurtis. Now, having completed the training, we feel that we have an entirely different dog! Benny gets compliments whenever we take him places, and we can leave Benny alone in the house. Our overall experience was great! Kurtis came to our home each week for private lessons. He was also very flexible with scheduling training sessions as we were out of town often. We learned so much from these sessions, and we will be implementing what we learned with our other dog too. We are looking forward to join the pack walks on Saturdays and continuing to level up our training. If you are on the fence, we cannot recommend The Dog Wizard Westlake enough!
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