About the Trainer
Because 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.
Why I Do This Work
In short: because I really enjoy working with dogs that most people call a pain in the ass.
My first dog was the easiest dog in the world – the kind you meet once in a lifetime. My second dog was supposed to be easy, but ended up being hell on four legs. It took us a few years to find our rhythm, and now she’s my ride-or-die.
Andie taught me the value of good timing, consistency, & clarity. She taught me when to get creative and when to be stubborn. And above all else, she taught me how to stay on my toes!
I love working with the people who love their dogs deeply, even when it’s not easy (especially when it’s not easy!). We work towards the 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.”
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.
Maybe you’ve tried every training tip on the internet and nothing has stuck. Maybe you got overwhelmed by the sheer volume of information, and didn’t even know where to start. Maybe your dog is brilliant and relentless, and you’re stuck somewhere between awe and burnout. Maybe you’re doing everything right, and still not getting anywhere.
None of these mean you’ve failed—it just means you need a plan that fits you and your dog, not an arbitrary checklist.
I work especially well with people who want to:
- Understand their dog’s behavior, not just fix 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
