About The Dog Wizard – Dog & Puppy Obedience Training Farmington Hills

Who they are

This is The Dog Wizard Farmington Hills, operated as Triumph Paws, Inc. dba The Dog Wizard Farmington Hills by owner Tim Siedlaczek, "proudly serving the greater Farmington Hills and Bloomfield Hills areas." Siedlaczek brings "more than 30 years in the pet industry," with a career including "work with start-ups and major pet companies such as Heinz North America Pet Division, Spectrum Brands Pet Division, PetGuard Holdings, and Kradle, LLC." He grew up in a household caring for rescue dogs, and his own family dog's anxiety is cited as the reason he invested in the franchise. The advanced trainer is Stewart Marmion, who began with border collies on his father's golf course, holds a Psychology degree from the University of Toledo (2021), trained dogs in the Metro Detroit area for several years before joining The Dog Wizard, and whose Golden Retriever Koozie is one of two ambassador dogs alongside Tim's Bernedoodle, Scout.

What they do

Programs listed are puppy obedience training, board and train, day training, private lessons and American Kennel Club (AKC) training, plus group sessions. Behavior services cover "Problem Solving: barking, chewing, jumping, begging, counter surfing, digging, leash pulling, play biting, marking, door bolting, housebreaking," resource guarding, dog aggression, separation anxiety, adopted and rescue dog training, and socialization.

How it works

Four stages are published: a free evaluation to "assess your dog's needs and create a personalized plan that fits your lifestyle"; a customized training plan delivered by certified trainers; hands-on training through "in-home or mobile programs"; and ongoing support with "tools, guidance, and follow-ups to maintain progress and reinforce skills at home." The franchise describes its trainers as "Certified balanced trainers," operating since 2005, with lifetime support after graduation.

Where they work

The published service area is "Beverly Hills, Birmingham, Bloomfield Hills, Clawson, Franklin, Livonia, Royal Oak, Troy, Walled Lake, West Bloomfield-Bloomfield Hills, Wixom, Wolverine Lake." Phone: (248) 927-2044.