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The Dog Wizard Columbia The Dog Wizard Columbia is a local dog training company that strives to create a positive training ex Call 803-619-1373 for a Free Evaluation!

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The Columbia Dog Wizard is the top rated dog training company in the Midlands! We specialize in off leash obedience, problem solving and behavior modification. Our owner and head trainer Sam Dooley is a Deans List graduate of West Virginia University in Animal Science and Nutrition as well as fully certified in basic and advanced obedience, puppy development, behavior modification, service dog training, scent detection, advanced retrieval, police and military K-9 training, and search and rescue from National K-9 School for Dog Trainers in Columbus, Ohio. Like our page for photos and updates on trainees, class and schedule announcements, and more cool stuff! We love your dogs and seeing all the cool places you go and the things you teach them! Post your pictures and join our community!

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*Puppy Preschool - Class held every Wednesday from 6:00-7:00pm at Grace Animal Hospital in Lexingto

Reminder! Halloween candy is strictly for humans! 🍫 Chocolate, raisins, and sugar-free treats containing Xylitol are hig...
10/23/2026

Reminder! Halloween candy is strictly for humans! 🍫 Chocolate, raisins, and sugar-free treats containing Xylitol are highly toxic to dogs. Keep the candy bowl high up and teach your dog a solid "Leave It" command just in case.

Spooky season or not, the best behavior is always in style 🎃🐾 Start the transformation with The Dog Wizard and watch goo...
10/22/2026

Spooky season or not, the best behavior is always in style 🎃🐾 Start the transformation with The Dog Wizard and watch good manners work their magic ✨

For crowded public events, use a shorter leash (not a retractable one) for maximum control and safety.
10/22/2026

For crowded public events, use a shorter leash (not a retractable one) for maximum control and safety.

Holiday season is fast approaching! 🦃🎄 The best gift you can give your family (and your guests) is a well-behaved dog. O...
10/21/2026

Holiday season is fast approaching! 🦃🎄 The best gift you can give your family (and your guests) is a well-behaved dog. Our Board & Train programs fill up fast for the winter holidays - book now to secure your spot!

Small steps, big transformations, happy tails 💫 The Dog Wizard is here to help your dog shine in every season 🐾
10/20/2026

Small steps, big transformations, happy tails 💫 The Dog Wizard is here to help your dog shine in every season 🐾

10/19/2026

Off-leash Monday with Barnabas as we tackled some natural distractions and continued building his confidence and reliability outdoors! Go Barnabas!

With the days getting shorter, visibility decreases. 🌙 A bulletproof "Sit-Stay" or "Down-Stay" is a life-saving safety s...
10/19/2026

With the days getting shorter, visibility decreases. 🌙 A bulletproof "Sit-Stay" or "Down-Stay" is a life-saving safety skill if your leash ever slips during an evening walk. Practice under distractions to ensure it works when it matters!

Congratulations to Riley and his family for graduating from our Private Freedom program! They have come so far from the ...
10/19/2026

Congratulations to Riley and his family for graduating from our Private Freedom program! They have come so far from the first lesson. Riley was such a unique case and we were glad we could help his family find new ways to train him and give him opportunities for different experiences! Keep up the good work guys! We will see you at support class.

High EQ? Great with people? Tired of late-night shifts and unpredictable income? Hospitality professionals make top-tier...
09/29/2026

High EQ? Great with people? Tired of late-night shifts and unpredictable income?
Hospitality professionals make top-tier Dog Wizard franchise owners. Why? Because you already master high emotional intelligence, customer management, and working under pressure. Instead of keeping tips, keep 100% of your business profits. Build a high-equity mobile service business where YOU control the schedule.

No dog training background? No problem. Our expert curriculum covers everything.
👉 Link in bio to Learn More!

09/24/2026

"I started out as a man in the van, just me. Now I have four trainers and we're expanding into a brick-and-mortar location." 📈
Trent Steele, owner of The Dog Wizard Knoxville, proves the power of our mobile expansion roadmap. You start lean, build strong client demand in your van, and scale your staff and footprint as your revenue grows.

Why lock up hundreds of thousands of dollars in a 5-year commercial lease before making your first sale? 🚐💰The tradition...
09/22/2026

Why lock up hundreds of thousands of dollars in a 5-year commercial lease before making your first sale? 🚐💰
The traditional brick-and-mortar model forces you into high overhead, expensive build-outs, and rigid geographic limits. The Dog Wizard "Trainer in the Van" model completely eliminates commercial rent.
✅ Low startup capital ✅ Rapid deployment into your territory ✅ Maximum operational agility
Build a lean, mobile business model designed for high efficiency and quick scaling.

🔗 Click the link in our bio to learn more!

09/18/2026

Done hitting sales targets for a company that can restructure tomorrow? 📉💼
Corporate sales professionals have the exact skill set needed to scale a Dog Wizard franchise: drive, communication, and process ex*****on. Reframe your hard work into building YOUR asset:
🔹 Zero corporate politics
🔹 No arbitrary commission caps
🔹 100% control of your revenue & territory
🔹 Low initial overhead with our mobile van model
Escape the cubicle. Build something that's truly yours. Follow the link in our Bio or DM us to learn more!

Done hitting sales targets for a company that can restructure tomorrow? 📉💼Corporate sales professionals have the exact s...
09/17/2026

Done hitting sales targets for a company that can restructure tomorrow? 📉💼
Corporate sales professionals have the exact skill set needed to scale a Dog Wizard franchise: drive, communication, and process ex*****on. Reframe your hard work into building YOUR asset:
🔹 Zero corporate politics
🔹 No arbitrary commission caps
🔹 100% control of your revenue & territory
🔹 Low initial overhead with our mobile van model
Escape the cubicle. Build something that's truly yours. Follow the link in our Bio or DM us to learn more!

Transitioning out of service doesn’t mean giving up your leadership. 🇺🇸Military veterans excel as franchise owners becau...
09/09/2026

Transitioning out of service doesn’t mean giving up your leadership. 🇺🇸
Military veterans excel as franchise owners because they understand structure, ex*****on, and mission-driven focus. The Dog Wizard mobile franchise model provides the exact operational framework needed to turn tactical leadership into business equity.
We are proud to support those who served: We offer an exclusive 5% discount on the Initial Franchise Fee for Veterans and First Responders.
💬 Comment "VET" below to receive our Veteran Franchise Guide directly in your DMs!

Nothing says autumn like a leash in hand and leaves under paw 🍂🐕 Celebrate the season with every step and every sniff al...
09/03/2026

Nothing says autumn like a leash in hand and leaves under paw 🍂🐕 Celebrate the season with every step and every sniff alongside The Dog Wizard

09/03/2026

Why launch alone when you can leverage 20+ years of collective power?
As CEO Grant Reeves breaks down, the real strength of franchising comes in the numbers. Going solo means building your operational tools, marketing engines, and training frameworks entirely from scratch by trial and error.

With The Dog Wizard, you get an immediate partnership. Stop trying to figure it all out by yourself. Built-in strength means faster ex*****on and a clear path to growth.

💬 Comment "WIZARD" below and we’ll DM you all the info you need to become a Wizard!

What if your office moved with your demand? 🚐 The traditional brick-and-mortar franchise model comes with heavy overhead...
09/01/2026

What if your office moved with your demand? 🚐 The traditional brick-and-mortar franchise model comes with heavy overhead, long-term leases, and fixed locations. The Dog Wizard’s Mobile Model is built completely different:
✅ Low initial overhead
✅ High mobility to go where the clients are
✅ Rapid path to profitability
You bring the drive. We provide the 20+ year proven system, 40+ hours of training, and national marketing engine.

Ready to take the wheel? Link in bio to learn more.

As summer winds down, give those paws some love! 🐾 Check for cracks from hot pavement or burrs from the trails. A quick ...
08/31/2026

As summer winds down, give those paws some love! 🐾 Check for cracks from hot pavement or burrs from the trails. A quick grooming session is also a great time to practice "calm handling" training. Double win!

Address

132 Old Barnwell Road
West Columbia, SC
29170

Opening Hours

Monday 9:30am - 5:30pm
Tuesday 9:30am - 5:30pm
Wednesday 9:30am - 5:30pm
Thursday 9:30am - 5:30pm
Friday 9:30am - 5:30pm

Telephone

+18036191373

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