It’s Not Magic Dog Training

Certified★★★★★★★★★★ 5.0 17 reviews

Oakland, CA area

Force-freeBasic Obedience & MannersLeash Skills & WalkingReactivity

Oakland, California

Overview

FormatBased in Oakland

Training methodForce-free

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About It’s Not Magic Dog Training

What they offer

It's Not Magic Dog Training is run by Fiona, a certified trainer and Fear Free professional with a degree in anthrozoology who started as a volunteer at the East Bay SPCA. She uses up-to-date, positive methods to help with leash pulling, over-the-top greetings, recall and reactivity, and offers a newer program for families with children.

How it works

Clients fill out a behavior form and book a phone inquiry, then a virtual consultation lets the trainer get to know you and your dog without distractions. Afterward you receive an enrichment guide and a detailed practice sheet with written and video instructions, followed by training sessions.

Getting started

Book an intro call to talk through your goals.

What they can help with

Basic obedience ↗

Sit, stay, recall and reliable commands, from beginner to advanced.

Loose-leash walking ↗

Calming a dog that barks or lunges at other dogs or people while on leash.

Recall training ↗

Building a rock-solid, reliable come-when-called.

Reactivity training ↗

Help for dogs that bite, lunge or react out of fear or aggression.

Private training

One-on-one sessions tailored to your dog's specific goals.

Virtual training

Certifications & verification

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Fear Free certified professional

Listed by the trainer — not independently verified.

CPDT-KA

Certified Professional Dog Trainer (CCPDT): the leading independent certification, 300+ logged hours plus a proctored exam. Confirmed in the CCPDT public registry.

Certified · CCPDT view entry ↗

Reviews

★★★★★★★★★★ 5.0 17 reviews · Google

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It’s Not Magic Dog Training — 5.0★ (17 reviews), Oakland Dog Trainer