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CANINE MAGIC DOG TRAINING CO

About us

Established in 2003, Canine Magic is a privately-owned company focusing on the development of practical, and dependable obedience in the family pet. Dogs and puppies of all breeds, ages, and temperaments are always welcome.

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22 years of experience

Services we offer

ANIMAL / DOG TRAINING, BASIC OBEDIENCE TRAINING, BEHAVIOR MODIFICATION, HOUSEBREAKING. PROGRAMS ARE HIGHLY INDIVIDUALIZED EITHER PRIVATE OR COMBINATION PRIVATE/GROUP SESSIONS., OFF-LEASH TRAINING, PUPPY MANAGEMENT, REMOTE-COLLAR

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Brenda M.
Mar 2018
5.0
Yes, I recommend this pro
I had the pleasure of meeting Terry about 6 years ago by chance at a Pet Store. We started talking and since I have a dog boarding business and she has the dog training business it was meant to be that not only would we be business companions . Terry's outlook on the Quality of a Pet's Life is a reflection of her passion for what she offers to clients and their dogs. I have many clients who need assistance in handling their dogs and its a perfect fit that I have been able to refer them to Terry and hear them say how great their lives have changed since the training of their pet took place. Canine Majic is not majic but close to it. Dogs go home with their owners and live a much happier fulfilled life with the training in place. I have had nothing but positive feed back from my clients thanks to Terry's service. I would highly recommend Terry/Canine Majic for her professionalism and personal care and passion put forth thru her dog training service.

LISA D.
Feb 2018
5.0
Yes, I recommend this pro
Excellently. We have been part of the Canine Magic family for over a year now. We go on a regular basis when we can and our dog loves it (so do I). We both learn so much from the coaching and his behavior outside class has improved immensely. He is "off leash" when the area allows, loves to meet other dogs and is a pleasure to be around. Terry and Mike are excellent and patient trainers. I often watch as new owners and their dogs join the class and the transformation is truly astonishing -- for both dog and handler. I strongly recommend this program and their approach -- thanks to them, our dog has this incredibly full life outside and with others.

Lisa W.
Aug 2017
3.0
Our first 'consultation' was $75 for a 1-1/2 hour conversation with Mike. It was suggested our dog stay in the car, though she started out with us and later moved to the car. The consultation was more of an eCollar infomercial, during which Mike accidentally gave me a huge shock with the collar while demonstrating its use. After this consultation, Canine Magic offered 2 'packages' but really seemed to push the more expensive ($990) option which included 3 small group sessions and 2 months of Saturday large group sessions. This option did not work for us, so we opted for the 'Manners' program - $500 for 1, 1-1/2 session and 1 follow up session. This seemed expensive, especially since we were later told that the dog would again be in the car or crated for most of the session. We expected to have intensive work-time with the dog. We were also told that Mike had transitioned to doing most of the small group sessions, and Terry did the Saturday classes. It seems that Terry is the reason for Canine Magic's great reviews, and while we were given the option of requesting Terry, it seemed awkward. When we scheduled the Manners program we were told that we would be charged $300 2 days later (6 days before the class), which also gave us pause. Based on our misgivings, we decided not to follow up with Canine Magic and cancelled the Manners program.
Response from CANINE MAGIC DOG TRAINING CO
"Our consultation with a prospective client is intended to do the following: 1/ assess the dog's behavior based on history and personal observation; 2/ offer advice of immediate benefit whenever possible; 3/ describe our training method and programs; and, 4/ provide the basis for an informed decision about working together successfully. We have no interest in engaging in services that a client does not need or to which they are not committed; and, on more than a few occasions, we have offered advice during the consultation that eliminated the need for further training. Our intent is to provide information of value. At the consult, after first meeting the dog to form a general opinion of temperament, we sometimes suggest that it be returned to the owner's vehicle if possible (and weather permitting) to allow for more effective conversation. While [Member Name Removed] chose to bring her dog into the consult, her husband later returned it to their vehicle due to its disruptive behavior. [Member Name Removed] also indicated that her dog was reactive toward other canines, which is a behavior that we have resolved successfully for many clients, but not one for which any "quick fix" advice can be offered during the consultation. Defusing such reactivity involves a process best accomplished in our Ultimate program, which involves three educational sessions in a small group and 16 weeks of large-group training sessions. It is more expensive than the Manners program, which is done in 2-3 private sessions and is designed to correct unwanted behaviors in the home. In both programs, we routinely separate dog and client during the first working session, since the initial focus is on client education with regard to 1/ becoming an effective pack leader and 2/ understanding the mechanics of our training method. Most clients understand that we are training them, so that they can train their dogs. The success and reputation of Canine Magic is absolutely based on the 15-year effort of Terry Christie; that said, Mike has worked with Terry throughout that period of time to train some very tough dogs and has conducted the educational sessions in recent years without diminishing our clients' success or satisfaction. He has done hundreds of consultations and eCollar demonstrations with prospective clients. What [Member Name Removed] experienced was a "tremendous surprise" due to a stimulation she was not expecting, not a "tremendous shock": for perspective, the energy levels used in eCollar training are similar to those from a static discharge on nylon carpeting, 100-times less than those from an invisible fence, and 1000-times less than those from an abdominal exerciser or TENS unit for human muscle stimulation. With regard to costs, fees for the Manners (behavior modification) and Ultimate (off-leash obedience) programs are $375 and $775 for ~5 and ~25 training hours, respectively; ongoing consultation for life (of the dog) is included at no additional cost. The inclusion of a high-quality eCollar increases each program cost by $200. The $75 consultation fee is applied to the cost of training for prospective clients who move forward; an additional deposit is required to guarantee a training slot and order equipment. These are long-standing practices that have met with no objection over the past 15 years."

Laurie D.
Jun 2017
5.0
Yes, I recommend this pro
It went very well. They mainly work with larger dogs and our dog is a 4 pound chihuahua so from that perspective it could have been a better fit. But all the info they gave us and the time they spent with us was well worth it.

LISA D.
Oct 2016
5.0
Yes, I recommend this pro
$975
We have been part of the Canine Magic family for about 8 weeks now and it has been tremendous. We bought the Ultimate Training Package with 3 semi-private sessions and 4 months of group sessions plus an e-collar. Our dog is tremendously improved -- night and day. He is calm, manageable and making progress daily. The group sessions are fun and instructive. The other students, many who have been with Terry and Mike for several years (many have worked with them on other dogs as well) are simply wonderful. Funny, warm and encouraging. We are delighted with the program and feel grateful to have Terry and Mike and the Canine Magic family to call our home.

Richard M.
Apr 2016
5.0
Yes, I recommend this pro
$975
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Elizabeth B.
Jan 2016
5.0
Yes, I recommend this pro
$950
As you can read above, I have had a raging success with my dog.  Initially, there are 3 small classes with about 3-4 dogs together and then you start attending larger classes with about 15 dogs and owners.  I was really nervous based on my dog's history but Terry orchestrates this seamlessly and after 16 group classes your dog is reformed.  It is just amazing.  You need to know that you will always have to control your dog but it is well worth having an obedient dog and companion.

Andrew C.
Jan 2016
5.0
Yes, I recommend this pro
$975

Words cannot describe how pleased we are with the success of this training program. It is worth every penny. When we reached out to Terry we had a one and half year old extremely high energy dog whom we could not control. We feared for the safety of our two cats who she was obsessively nipping, chasing, barking and pawing at. In addition, she constantly pulled at her leash and jumped on everyone and did not get along with other dogs. We had tried other methods of training prior to meeting Terry but nothing worked.

With Terry's training program the results were almost immediate! Within the first week of starting the program our dog stopped chasing the cats. Within 2 weeks, she no longer jumped and soon we could control our uncontrollable "crazy" dog. Others noticed a difference in her right away. When we had only been in the program for a couple of weeks we took her to a family gathering and everyone was amazed at her transformation. Rather than running around and jumping on everything and everyone she just calmly sat by my side. We continued the program and over time she was even able to play with other dogs.

We enjoyed the training so much that after our 4 months were completed we decided to continue with the group classes. Now at 2 years old we have a controlled well mannered dog who listens to all of her commands and plays well with other dogs. We have learned that with her high energy she has become very enthusiastic with her training and loves nothing more than to please us. She looks forward to our classes each Saturday morning and can't get to the car fast enough when I tell her that it's time for "school".

This was seriously the best thing we could have ever done for our dog. Thank you Terry for everything that you have done for us.



Elizabeth B.
Sep 2015
5.0
Yes, I recommend this pro
$975
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Nicole M.
Sep 2014
5.0
Yes, I recommend this pro
$975
Terry is a great trainer. She has helped us better read our dog and become more confident owners. This in turn has helped us with many of the issues we had with our dog Duke, a very active excitable Vizsla. Duke is better behaved, responds quickly to our commands and is just more fun to be around when people come over, which was our issue.

He loves people but gets way too excited and could easily knock someone over trying to get belly rubs and attention. He does a lot better when we have guests, his personality has not changed he just gives people more space and hangs out next to you for kisses and attention not all over you.

The  group classes are also great. There are usually a about a dozen different dogs every week all different breeds and sizes. The classes are outside in the nice weather surrounded by a ton of distractions from cars to other people and geese and such. All the distractions are great and makes it so Duke knows his commands in all sorts of situations. He enjoys going to class every Saturday and is continually improving.

Rich W.
Jul 2014
5.0
Yes, I recommend this pro
$950
We are still traing my dog, but the trainging to date has been great.   Terry is a very caring and sincere trainer.  Shes  passionate about working with all dogs, and I have been very impressed with her as a person and a trainer.

PATRICIA C.
Jun 2014
5.0
Yes, I recommend this pro
$980
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William N.
Jun 2014
5.0
Yes, I recommend this pro
$975
Terry is a extraordinary person with an uncanny sensibility and ability to relate to other beings. Amazing results! If she charged several times what she does for dog training, it would still be a good value. The industry would be fortunate to have more of her mold.

Patricia M.
Jun 2014
5.0
Yes, I recommend this pro
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Electra G.
Jun 2014
5.0
Yes, I recommend this pro
$1,400
We haven't started our group lessons yet but have completed our 3 semi-private classes and have observed 1 group class and we have to tell you we are very impressed with how much progress we've made with our 2 dogs since we started to work with Terry.  Our dogs are on the submissions side and one is particularly fearful.  We see that not only are they listening to the simple commands we've been taught to use with them, we see the dogs getting more confident, less fearful and anxious.  I really didn't expect to see such improvement so quickly.
Terry knows dogs.  She understands how they view the world and helps us humans understand the messages we are sending dogs that are very confusing - in most cases - without ever realizing our mistakes.  If you are a fan of Caesar Milan (The Dog Whisperer), you'll love Terry's approach to dog training.  
The first thing you have to accept is that the training includes using a dog collar that provides simulation to a dog that's tied to each command given.  A baseline level of stimulation is established for each dog and each time you say a commend, you give the dog a "sim".  You also have a training leash in which you give gentle pressure to help guide the dog with what you want to have happen when the command is given.  If the dog obeys - it's time to give the dogs lots of praise and affection.  If the dog does not, you slowly raise the level of simulation and repeat the command with the guiding pressure until the dog complies. Consistency is key.  
This approach to dog training may not be for everyone but before you dismiss this approach entirely.  Please note the following:  Terry make sure that everyone feels the impact of pressing the "sim" button so you know what your dog will be feeling and it really doesn't hurt.  I would say it definitely gets your attention.  Its a tool.  Just like a training leash, choke collar, your voice, etc.  We find its a really effective one.  For us - it replace all the pulling and tugging and physical things you do to try to get your dog to stay, sit, heel, stop pulling on the lead.

Matthew F.
Feb 2014
5.0
Yes, I recommend this pro
$1,700
My husband and I have two rescue dogs, Boomer and Lucy. Before finding Terry, we had used other trainers to work on basic obedience for the dogs. Each trainer focused on clicker training and used food as rewards. As a result, our dogs were very food driven and would sometimes only listen to us if we had food. Boomer and Lucy also have some fear issues and lacked confidence, and we found that these training approaches left us at a loss for how to help our dogs.  Although the dogs listened well to commands like "sit" and "leave it," we continued to struggle with how to give them the confidence to remain calm inside when the mailman or guests came to the house and outside when noise, strangers, other dogs, or anything unusual crossed our path.
For example, we ran into trouble when Lucy began barking and lunging at other dogs during her walks. We tried using a clicker and food to stop this behavior, but were unsuccessful. Boomer would also sometimes bark at people outside. This meant that we would avoid other people (especially people with dogs) while walking Boomer and Lucy. One day, while walking the dogs and pushing our infant daughter in her stroller, a woman walked by and began talking to us. The dogs began barking and I was shocked when Lucy nipped at my knee. I thought it was an accident until she nipped me again a few days later.  I knew we couldn?t allow our dog to bite, especially with a child in the house, so I immediately began to look for trainers. When I came across Canine Magic Dog Training, I began to feel optimistic. The success stories on their site made me feel like we weren?t alone and that there was hope.
We initially met with Terry to discuss our needs and were able to begin training shortly after. Although we were apprehensive that using a remote collar with our dogs would causing them pain, that fear was unfounded.  Terry does a fabulous job of teaching the correct way to use the collar so that it helps our dogs to focus in otherwise stressful situations.    
The group lessons are a great environment. The variation in group size and participants each week provides different environments and scenarios which are applicable to real world situations.  In the beginning Lucy was so terrified by the group session that she refused to walk anywhere and curled up by our feet, trembling and lunging at the other dogs.  Now she looks at us as dogs walk by, and we are even able to weave in and out of other dogs while walking her.  If other dogs lunge at her, instead of reacting, she looks to us for direction.  It's an invaluable change, and we have Terry to thank for it!
Although we are still in training and our dogs are a work in progress, their lives and ours are already greatly improved.  We are able to give them a lot more exercise, have guests over, take them to the park off leash, and talk to strangers on walks all while Boomer and Lucy remain calm.  Lucy, who used to lunge at other dogs while on leash, is now able to remain relatively calm on leash and look at us even while being barked at by other dogs.  She has not nipped at us since we started training with Terry. While we still have work to do in order to increase Boomer and Lucy?s confidence, they have made huge strides. We are so happy that we found Terry and Canine Magic Dog Training!

NILES C.
Dec 2013
5.0
Yes, I recommend this pro
Terry has been great. We had some real challenges with our two rescue dogs. Her combination of one on one and group training is excellent and the results are really paying off for us. As with any type of dog training, she gives you the tools to succeed and it's up to you to use them.

NANCY L.
Oct 2013
5.0
Yes, I recommend this pro
$900
Briggs is a new dog. He used to respond aggressively to any other dog.  Now he responds to voice commands and ignores most other dogs who are not 'in his face'.   He has the e-collar but I use it rarely and at a very low level.  The real proof is that we were away for 3 weeks and the dog sitter had no difficulty with him without use of the collar.

DANIEL D.
Oct 2013
5.0
Yes, I recommend this pro
$975
It went great.  Teri is very nice and professional.  Really knew what she was doing.
We left feeling confident in the training we received.

Alexandria M.
Sep 2013
5.0
Yes, I recommend this pro
$1,000
We had tried traditional dog training but we just weren't getting the results that we wanted. We knew we had to take a different approach and started researching trainers who would be able to help us. That is when we found Terry. Let me first say what an amazing and down to earth person Terry is. She has taught us so much about our relationship with our dog and the many ways we could make it better. She teaches training for the real world and her training program is amazing. We started off with 3 semi private training classes and are now attending the Saturday group trainings and the results have been amazing. During the group trainings on Saturday - everyone is able to test their training progress but with distractions and other dogs present.  We are finally able to have the relationship we always wanted with our dog and he is much happier as a result. We have more confidence in him and he has more confidence in himself too. He went from being a very timid and unsure dog to having confidence and we owe that to Terry and her ability to teach us what to do. We had made more progress with Terry in the first three weeks than we had made with traditional training over the last few years. We would highly recommend her for anyone looking for a different type of training that actually get results and teaches you to be ready for real world scenarios.

Brian B.
Jul 2013
5.0
Yes, I recommend this pro
$1,700
Terry is an amazing dog trainer.  We live in a part of the city with a lot of dogs, and brought our dogs to Canine Magic to deal with their behavioral issues.  Before training, our dogs would sometimes lash out at other dogs, and would be hard to get back under control. However, after our training sessions, our dogs are not only under control, but are more disciplined than I could have imagined.
Beyond this, from class to class you could see the other dogs in the class make improvements in leaps and bounds, whether it be overcoming fearfulness or aggression to other dogs or to people.  Terry not only has a way with dogs, but a depth of knowledge that allowed practically every dog I saw go her classes improve.  In addition, she never shies away from answering questions from her clientele, and answers questions in a way that is easy to understand.

ANN L.
May 2013
5.0
Yes, I recommend this pro
$1,000
We are still in the process of training the dogs and I'm sure it will take a long time to break old habits.  We meet with one of the owners first (not Terry) for the business dealings and options you can pick from for the training they offer.  They also suggest what they thought would work for the issues we are have with the dogs.  Very professional and upfront on what to expect and the prices. The second appointment was with Terry and she explained how to use the collars and commands to use.  She had us work with our dogs in her presence and to continue at home for three weeks. We could email her anytime for guidance and will meet again after the three weeks.  We haven't had the third visit yet.  It's not easy to do and it depends on the owners to follow through on the training to have a successful outcome.

NANCY L.
Dec 2012
5.0
Yes, I recommend this pro
$900
Briggs is our 5th Golden but the rescue from the south and the breed mix makes for a very different experience.  He's also 75 pounds.  So control is an issue.
However, right from the start we felt more confident with Terry's help.  He responded quickly to the remote collar and the subsequent praise.  That's the most important aspect and he just loves to be praised.  When he pays focused attention on another dog we've learned to tell him 'off' with the remote collar.  Now, after less than 2 months, usually he will ignore the other dog after one 'off'. Some dogs he just ignores anyway. He's learning to ignore distractions when I call him.  He can heel around other dogs and sit near them and ignore them.  He's walking in a line with other dogs and staying focused. He's staying in a down position for longer periods without returning to me.
We have many more months of work with him but we're now confident that we'll have a fine dog who can be around other dogs and play off leash with them in the future.  Terry's support and suggestions make all the difference.  The Saturday group of about 10 dogs is a good size for meeting other dogs; not too large or too small.  She notices things we can do better and shares it with the group.  We learn from each other and our dogs are learning from each other as well.
I look forward to adding to this review in the spring with further stories of our wonderful dog.

Peter C.
Dec 2012
5.0
Yes, I recommend this pro
$1,000
We are extremely pleased with the results.  Our dog (Henley, a Border Collie) is almost 5 years old and had never had formal training.  We were annoyed by the normal things like excessive barking, jumping on people, pulling, etc...  With Terri's help, we were able to curtail these traits almost immediately.  Over time, we have gained a high degree of confidence in our dog's ability to come when called, stay in place and heel.  As a result, Henley's (and our) quality of life is much improved.  His walks are longer and more frequent.  We go out in the woods and he runs off-leash for hours at a time, and I know I can call him and he will immediately return.  Although we have to travel over 30 miles, we continue to attend the group sessions in order to reinforce his lessons, and also to continue improving his social interactions with other dogs.
One word of warning.  This training takes a commitment from the dog owner.  It's not like turning a key and magically owning the perfect dog.  You will be wasting your money if you are not willing to work daily with your dog to reinforce the lessons.  However, in our case it was well worth the effort.

Brian B.
Sep 2012
5.0
Yes, I recommend this pro
$1,800
My dog after getting neutered slowly developed severe dog aggression and I needed to get him under control. I met with Terry and after seeing the programs and the steps, I signed up both our dogs for the classes - my boyfriend took one dog, I took the other. There were immediate results - even if it was just the shock of the training (no pun intended). Slowly they've both been building up better attention to us and behavior simply by listening to the constant correction. We're still in the process of training but things are so much better even after a little over a month has passed.
Response from CANINE MAGIC DOG TRAINING CO
"Email sent from Canine Magic: Members, Thank you so much for taking the time to post a review. I noticed that you scored a “B” for responsiveness and I was wondering if you would share anything that could help me improve that. As you know, I take my role very seriously and I am always looking to improve my service. Hi Terry, I probably should have clarified, that's based on my personal preference for communicating through email mostly; I like doing all my communication through email and it was more difficult to start up I believe since I'm online almost 24/7 and expect responses frequently. I think for anyone preferring phone there's no issue but email in the beginning of the training (or even before) if over email would be nice to be more frequent. Again, this may just be me."
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