About Us
Loving your dog should feel like a partnership, not a power struggle
Hi, I’m Cal—the trainer behind Calamity K9.
I work with dogs that are a little too much and people who care a whole lot.
If that sounds like you, you’re in the right place!
I specialize in helping high-drive, high-intensity dogs and their people work toward calmer, more collaborative lives together.
Sometimes that means building focus and structure. Sometimes it means slowing things waaayyy down. But it always means starting from a strong foundation of understanding.
Why I Do This Work
In short: because I really enjoy working with dogs that most people feel are a pain in the ass.
There’s something special about watching someone thrive in their element, and that’s no different for dogs. Watching a dog – especially a high-octane dog – work in tandem with their handler, with everyone on the exact same page, is something special.
For some folks, that’s doing highly specialized detection work without missing a single detail. For other folks, that’s being able to make dinner without worrying about keeping paws off the counter or brokering peace with the cat.
Who I Work Best With
If you love your dog, but feel overwhelmed, exhausted, or unsure what to try next—I’m here for you.
My first working dog was supposed to be easy, but ended up being hell on four legs to live with. She was born for the work, but that doesn’t usually come with being an excellent housemate. It took us a few years to find our rhythm at home, but now she’s my rock.
I love working with the people who love their dogs deeply, even when it’s not easy (especially when it’s not easy!). Our goal is to shift from “I love them, but I don’t always like them” to “I love them, and I really like who we are as a team.”
I work especially well with people who want to:
- Understand their dog’s behavior, not just slap a band-aid on it
- Channel natural intensity into cooperation and connection
- Ask questions, reflect, and learn
- Build something that works in real life—not just in training sessions
- Keep trying—even if you didn’t do the homework (I get it—life gets messy sometimes!)
Our Dogs
