Canine Magic

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I really like this training center!

Hal helped me out so much! He was able to help me train my two dogs to go on walks with me at the same time. I didn't think this was possible considering one dog weighs only 5 pounds and the other weighs 80 lbs!



One of the best parts about working with Hal is that his style of training is simple and easy to do and practice between training sessions. I highly recommend using Hal for any dog training you may need!

Hal has worked wonders with our 7 month old yellow lab. After trying to train her ourselves with the help of a puppy class, we knew we needed some professional help to get the results we wanted.



Hal's techniques work quickly and don't require excessive amounts of training on your own. Our dog is now very well behaved and we look forward to taking her everywhere she is allowed.

My husband and I brought home our first puppy "Sully", and we were clueless how to train him. More than training the dog - we needed to be trained! We looked into several training options, and we decided one-on-one training would be best for us.



Hal was able to give Sully the attention he needed and base the training on Sully's and our needs. We did not have to share our training session with 5 other families like other training programs entail, plus there were less distractions for Sully during the learning stages. Eventually, Sully started learning how to obey commands in public, and we have a well balanced dog thanks to Hal!

We adopted a rescue Airedale terrier about 2 years ago and from day one Monty was a 'project'. He didn't listen at all but his worst habit was bolting for the door every time it opened. He has gotten loose several times and once was found about 2 miles away from our house. Another time he ran straight for a six lane highway. We were constantly nervous about friends and kids coming in and out of our house and Monty getting loose. It was also a pretty miserable experience walking him on a leash. He pulled and strained and barked at everything.



I heard about Canine Magic from a guy who was walking his dog in my neighborhood and saw me trying to wrestle Monty. There really are no words to describe what Hal has done with Monty - and us - in a few short weeks. I keep telling Hal, and anyone else who will listen, that the change in our dog is truly a miracle!! In addition to the usual sit, stay, down, etc. Hal helped us train Monty on the important stuff that could cost him his life if he were not trained. No more battles at the front door when the doorbell rings. Monty backs up about 10 feet and we open the door wide open while he sits and waits. He goes to his 'place' during dinner time or when company is over and stays there until released. He walks beautifully on a leash (with a pinch collar that I once thought was cruel but it's a lifesaver)and heels, sits at an intersection until given heel command, and no more pulling on the leash. Monty is currently learning the boundaries of his front yard and we have progressed to the point that the neighbor's kids can play in the street and call his name and he won't leave the yard!



Hal's training techniques are solid and effective because he thinks like a dog and teaches us how to think like a dog! I would never have guessed that our dog could be so different in just 10 weeks but he is. In fact, Monty was a better dog after the very first lesson! We can never thank Hal enough for training Monty to be such a pleasure to our family!

Our family had a great experience with Hal and his approach to training our 2yo labradoodle. We had success with food rewards initially, but had problems later that we did not know how to manage (charging the door and running out into the street). The six week program was great, the in-between phone calls were available, and with a commitment from our side to practice what we were taught, Jackson is safe with us!

Hal has taught these 2 "Old Dogs" (pet parents of a new puppy for the 1st time in 21 years) how to be better pet parents, and therefore better trainers of our extremely intelligent and incredibly bratty puppy. We now enjoy our time with him and he is enjoying his place in the family. We ahve learned to be "pack leaders" without being overbearing and we have a very happy healthy puppy! Thanks Hal, for your patience and your tenacity.