About The Dog Wizard Ashland

What it is

A franchise location. The Dog Wizard Ashland trades under a national brand that the page describes as having "over 100 locations — the majority of them being mobile," running "Since 2005 helping families nationwide," with trainers who "complete a rigorous dog training curriculum through The Dog Wizard Academy."

Who owns and runs it

"Amanda is the proud owner of The Dog Wizard Ashland and Lexington and has been professionally training dogs since 2006 after graduating from Animal Behavior College. She is also a proud member of the International Association of Canine Professionals." Two other trainers are named. "Hannah has been training dogs since 2022 and became part of The Dog Wizard team in 2023… Specializing in off-leash training." William Deatherage is described as "a veteran dog training and behavior specialist serving Ashland, Kentucky, bringing 16 years of dedicated experience to solving complex behavioral cases, large-breed rehabilitation, and advanced obedience," with certifications listed as "Starmark Academy (2011): Certified Training and Behavior Specialist. Nash Academy of Animal Arts (2012)… The Dog Wizard Academy (2026): Certified Dog Wizard Experienced Trainer." His stated specialism is unusual and worth knowing: "specializing in a niche most trainers shy away from: large, high-risk, and aggressive dogs."

Programs

Listed by name: "Private Dog Training Lessons, Group Dog Training Classes, Board and Train Dog Training, Puppy Training Programs, American Kennel Club (AKC) Training, Dog Day Training," plus lifetime support. Behavior work is listed separately — "Problem Solving: barking, chewing, jumping, begging, counter surfing, digging, leash pulling, play biting, marking, door bolting, housebreaking," along with "Resource Guarding Training, Dog Aggression Training, Dog Separation Anxiety Training, Adopted/Rescue Dog Training Program, Dog Socialization Training." The location also offers "Boarding, Doggie Day Care, Grooming & Grooming Acclimation, Retail & Pet Products."

Method and tools

The site calls the approach balanced and is specific about tools: "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."

What it costs

Prices are set per dog, and the site says why: "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. While the cost of training is a wide range… training programs start at $250." Every route begins with a free evaluation.

After the program

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

Where it is, and the town to note

The address published on the page is "410 Bellefonte St. Russell, KY 41102" — the business is named for Ashland but sits in Russell, and its stated service area is "Barboursville, Grayson, Huntington, Hurricane, Morehead." Hours are "7:00 AM – 6:00 PM" Monday to Saturday, "By Appointment Only," Sunday closed. Phone: "(606) 775-5322."

What to ask

Client reviews mention 15-day, three-week and 21-day programs; ask how long each program runs.