Black Magic Dog Training

This positive review is well overdue. I foster for Dog Gone Seattle rescue. I have a lot of experience with dogs and am pretty capable of training dogs. That said, I got in over my head with a young foster and needed support. The dog was roughly 8-10 months old and had zero training. He was the hardest dog I ever fostered. He was tricky. I suspect the dog had never been owned or lived in a house ever. He came from California where dogs can be born and live on the streets for some time. He had been in a south LA rescue as a stray for a few months where they used him to play with other dogs. He had loads of potential, but was rough around the edges and very insecure. He just wanted to fit in to something, but didn't know how. He had a very high play drive. He was too playful and if he didn't get engaged with, he would jump on my dogs and try a rougher way to play. It started to create stress at home. Additionally, he had some leash reactivity that is hard for me to focus on where I live and with my full time job. I didn't want to give up on him, but I needed help. Dog Gone Seattle referred the dog to Black Magic Training to provide gap training and fill in the blanks where I could not support. Black Magic Training took him in for two weeks and worked with him. Kimmee saw him through his insecurity immediately and knew exactly what to do. Two weeks later, I arrived to pick him up to observe a well-rounded, more confident, calmer dog. When I brought him home he fit in the household better, was less anxious, and we could experience the true wonderful, social, playful dog that he is. The best news is that he got a solid home that appreciates him with a foundation for further future training and structure and a successful life with his family. More...

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A huge shout-out to Kimberlee of Black Magic Dog Training. She practices the balanced training method, and her knowledgeable, hands-on approach was exactly what my foster Belgian Malinois needed after being adopted out for two months and returned with intense reactivity and other new challenges. Kimberlee carefully assessed my foster and crafted a focused plan to tackle the reactivity episodes, including the safe use of a prong collar.The results were impressive — we saw measurable improvement within a single session. Kimberlee showed us how to apply techniques safely and confidently. Training felt like a fun, collaborative journey that empowered both dog and human.If you want a skilled, compassionate trainer who blends clear instruction with real-world results, give Black Magic Dog Training a try! More...

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Wow! I am so impressed with Kimberlee. She does in your own home training as well as daycare and board and train. We rescued a dog in Costa Rica that had been born in the shelter and lived there for 26 months! Not a lot of interaction out in the real world. Just daily walks at the grounds surrounding the shelter. No home visits or car rides. He started Resource guarding me from other members in our household. We have had him home for 2 months and he is becoming more self assured bit by bit. He is seeing me more as his comfort person now. She is very patient with him and has simple tips for us to work on with him. He is getting along with our other two dogs and slowly thinking other people aren’t so bad. He is such a smart and loving dog. Kimberlee is bringing out the best in him (and us!) I would highly recommend her. The in home training is amazing. Plus the doggy daycare board and train. We had her watch all three dogs overnight and I thought they would hate it. They have never been without us. When she comes over they are all scrambling for her attention. So, they indeed had fun. 10 out of 10. Do it!! More...

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Can not recommend Kimberlee enough! As a first time dog owner I had no idea how to handle my dogs anxiety. I had previously tried training elsewhere at a pretty established training center and it did not have an impact on my dog's behavior so I was nervous to try again. I am not joking when I tell you the majority of the issues I was having with my dog were solved within a week of working with Kimberlee! Her training has dramatically improved my relationship with my dog. She goes above and beyond and clearly has an amazing understanding of dogs. More...

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Kimee is great with my dogs! They love her when she is their sitter!

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Kimberlee is great. She is clear about what needs to be done with your pup. She pays attention to your issues and your interactions with your dog. My german sheppard/husky mix is not trusting but he took to her immediately. Always a great sign in my book anyway. Cree has only been with Black Magic Training for 3 days now but I have high hope. Give her a try I believe you will be happy with the results. More...

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We had an amazing experience and Kimberlee was seriously such a big help teaching my dog and I some training basics! He loves to jump on everyone and is very reactive to the front door, but she showed us how to correct HIS behavior and the actions WE can take in those situations. Her tips and training advice were very clear and she explained each step, also showing us how we can continue this training on our own. My dog is very food motivated, so we used treats and affection as rewards. The training was tailored straight for his personality and what works for him, which I really appreciated! I’m really impressed with the results we achieved in such a short amount of time. She was kind, patient and very informative. I highly recommend!!!!! More...

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Kimee has been a constant source of growth for not only my dog but also myself. Whether it’s behavioral modification or confidence training etc. she’s been consistent in their mission to improve my dogs life and give me the tools needed to make sure training sticks. I couldn’t imagine going anywhere else and look forward to seeing just how much my dog is capable of with her guidance! More...

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