Quinn the Dog Trainer
@k9kaliber.com
▪️ Quinlan (he/him)
▪️ Dog trainer, rehabilitator, and friend.
▪️ Chicago area + on the web
▪️ 30+ Years Dog Training Experience
▪️ Obedience + Behavioral Rehab + Service Dogs
▪️ Queer & Disabled owned indie business
▪️ Dog trainer, rehabilitator, and friend.
▪️ Chicago area + on the web
▪️ 30+ Years Dog Training Experience
▪️ Obedience + Behavioral Rehab + Service Dogs
▪️ Queer & Disabled owned indie business
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Hi, I'm Quinlan! I grew up training working dogs, and I'm still doing it to this day. I specialize in obedience, service dogs, and behavioral rehab. I teach in-home in NE IL, and virtual lessons anywhere!
This is my family (I'm the Kraken fan); hiring me supports them, not a CEO! #ShopSmall
This is my family (I'm the Kraken fan); hiring me supports them, not a CEO! #ShopSmall
It's Friday, my friends.
Means that I'm ordering a little pizza for me and Matt tonight.
But first, gonna be at my favorite haunt, Peppo's Pets, 3-6, for another excellent Ask A Dog Trainer day!
Same rules as always: if you can bring me a problem I've never handled before, your eval is free ;)
Means that I'm ordering a little pizza for me and Matt tonight.
But first, gonna be at my favorite haunt, Peppo's Pets, 3-6, for another excellent Ask A Dog Trainer day!
Same rules as always: if you can bring me a problem I've never handled before, your eval is free ;)
December 5, 2025 at 8:03 PM
It's Friday, my friends.
Means that I'm ordering a little pizza for me and Matt tonight.
But first, gonna be at my favorite haunt, Peppo's Pets, 3-6, for another excellent Ask A Dog Trainer day!
Same rules as always: if you can bring me a problem I've never handled before, your eval is free ;)
Means that I'm ordering a little pizza for me and Matt tonight.
But first, gonna be at my favorite haunt, Peppo's Pets, 3-6, for another excellent Ask A Dog Trainer day!
Same rules as always: if you can bring me a problem I've never handled before, your eval is free ;)
Service Dog 'Jelly Ferocious', the tiny medical alert comrade who melts my heart every time I see her.
Her excellent human is vending at the Queerkindlemarkt on Saturday! Riotous Roots makes sensory fidgets, clay crafts, stickers, and a ton more. Link below, go show some queer artists love!
Her excellent human is vending at the Queerkindlemarkt on Saturday! Riotous Roots makes sensory fidgets, clay crafts, stickers, and a ton more. Link below, go show some queer artists love!
December 5, 2025 at 6:25 PM
Service Dog 'Jelly Ferocious', the tiny medical alert comrade who melts my heart every time I see her.
Her excellent human is vending at the Queerkindlemarkt on Saturday! Riotous Roots makes sensory fidgets, clay crafts, stickers, and a ton more. Link below, go show some queer artists love!
Her excellent human is vending at the Queerkindlemarkt on Saturday! Riotous Roots makes sensory fidgets, clay crafts, stickers, and a ton more. Link below, go show some queer artists love!
On the fence? Tried it before, didn't get results? Think it's too expensive?
Let me show you what 30+ years of experience, passion, and dedication to a craft can bring you and your dog.
ALL new client evals are $25 to wrap up 2025! In-home or virtually, get your dog the training you BOTH deserve!
Let me show you what 30+ years of experience, passion, and dedication to a craft can bring you and your dog.
ALL new client evals are $25 to wrap up 2025! In-home or virtually, get your dog the training you BOTH deserve!
December 4, 2025 at 5:18 PM
On the fence? Tried it before, didn't get results? Think it's too expensive?
Let me show you what 30+ years of experience, passion, and dedication to a craft can bring you and your dog.
ALL new client evals are $25 to wrap up 2025! In-home or virtually, get your dog the training you BOTH deserve!
Let me show you what 30+ years of experience, passion, and dedication to a craft can bring you and your dog.
ALL new client evals are $25 to wrap up 2025! In-home or virtually, get your dog the training you BOTH deserve!
Money saving tip from your friendly local dog trainer:
'No pull harnesses' don't work. Harnesses were designed to help dogs pull, not stop them, and straight front harnesses can quickly wreck your dog's shoulders and joints.
There, saved you $40-80, and new student evals are $25. Just sayin'.
'No pull harnesses' don't work. Harnesses were designed to help dogs pull, not stop them, and straight front harnesses can quickly wreck your dog's shoulders and joints.
There, saved you $40-80, and new student evals are $25. Just sayin'.
December 4, 2025 at 6:26 AM
Money saving tip from your friendly local dog trainer:
'No pull harnesses' don't work. Harnesses were designed to help dogs pull, not stop them, and straight front harnesses can quickly wreck your dog's shoulders and joints.
There, saved you $40-80, and new student evals are $25. Just sayin'.
'No pull harnesses' don't work. Harnesses were designed to help dogs pull, not stop them, and straight front harnesses can quickly wreck your dog's shoulders and joints.
There, saved you $40-80, and new student evals are $25. Just sayin'.
Meet Harley. Her prior trainer charged her owners $4k for 2 weeks board and train, and she came home with no training beyond 'just shock her, she'll come back'. I'm FURIOUS.
Owners were ready to surrender her. I cut them a hell of a deal. I have 28 days to get this kid trained.
Let's do this s**t.
Owners were ready to surrender her. I cut them a hell of a deal. I have 28 days to get this kid trained.
Let's do this s**t.
December 3, 2025 at 6:22 PM
Meet Harley. Her prior trainer charged her owners $4k for 2 weeks board and train, and she came home with no training beyond 'just shock her, she'll come back'. I'm FURIOUS.
Owners were ready to surrender her. I cut them a hell of a deal. I have 28 days to get this kid trained.
Let's do this s**t.
Owners were ready to surrender her. I cut them a hell of a deal. I have 28 days to get this kid trained.
Let's do this s**t.
No joke, I was coming on here to post something NEARLY IDENTICAL but this says it even better.
I'd love to just... Not be disabled. That'd be cool. It ain't in the cards, tho, so if people can stop being trash, that'd be cool.
I'd love to just... Not be disabled. That'd be cool. It ain't in the cards, tho, so if people can stop being trash, that'd be cool.
Society: *treats disabled people like shit*
Also society: People just wanna be disabled so they can feel SPECIAL!
Also society: People just wanna be disabled so they can feel SPECIAL!
December 2, 2025 at 10:50 PM
No joke, I was coming on here to post something NEARLY IDENTICAL but this says it even better.
I'd love to just... Not be disabled. That'd be cool. It ain't in the cards, tho, so if people can stop being trash, that'd be cool.
I'd love to just... Not be disabled. That'd be cool. It ain't in the cards, tho, so if people can stop being trash, that'd be cool.
Absolutely living for my clients all sending me pics of their dogs playing in the snow, this is excellent. 🌨️
December 1, 2025 at 7:52 PM
Absolutely living for my clients all sending me pics of their dogs playing in the snow, this is excellent. 🌨️
Hi, I'm Quinlan! I grew up training working dogs, and I'm still doing it to this day. I specialize in obedience, service dogs, and behavioral rehab. I teach in-home in NE IL, and virtual lessons anywhere!
This is my family (I'm the Kraken fan); hiring me supports them, not a CEO! #ShopSmall
This is my family (I'm the Kraken fan); hiring me supports them, not a CEO! #ShopSmall
November 29, 2025 at 4:31 PM
Hi, I'm Quinlan! I grew up training working dogs, and I'm still doing it to this day. I specialize in obedience, service dogs, and behavioral rehab. I teach in-home in NE IL, and virtual lessons anywhere!
This is my family (I'm the Kraken fan); hiring me supports them, not a CEO! #ShopSmall
This is my family (I'm the Kraken fan); hiring me supports them, not a CEO! #ShopSmall
Got another good one, here. SUPER fun art, and I know that my, like, four followers do love animals. I will legit trade someone a lesson for one of the 'orcanize' zip hoodies, you can quote me.
Sharing my ad in case folks like wildlife art and funny stickers! bsky.app/profile/thor...
Doing some #BlackFriday shopping? Shop small, support an independent artist and save 20% on prints, originals, stickers, bandanas, home goods, and more with the code HOLIDAY20 at checkout at thornwolf.com/shop
#BSNM #BlackFriday #FurryBlackFriday #SciArt
#BSNM #BlackFriday #FurryBlackFriday #SciArt
November 29, 2025 at 10:16 AM
Got another good one, here. SUPER fun art, and I know that my, like, four followers do love animals. I will legit trade someone a lesson for one of the 'orcanize' zip hoodies, you can quote me.
As a man who fears and respects the noble mushroom... I appreciate this level of detail.
How about a cool independent video game for the favorite couch warmer in your life?
How about a cool independent video game for the favorite couch warmer in your life?
Did you know...
every mushroom in our survival game is edible in real life?! 🍄🐭
We did our homework!
We studied up on every plant & animal in Winter Burrow, so that they could be as true to nature as possible 🌲
every mushroom in our survival game is edible in real life?! 🍄🐭
We did our homework!
We studied up on every plant & animal in Winter Burrow, so that they could be as true to nature as possible 🌲
November 29, 2025 at 9:30 AM
As a man who fears and respects the noble mushroom... I appreciate this level of detail.
How about a cool independent video game for the favorite couch warmer in your life?
How about a cool independent video game for the favorite couch warmer in your life?
Shopping small means supporting a real, living human being, directly. People who couldn't do it without support.
It's not just a job for us. It's passion, dedication, devotion. Keep the arts and services alive, choose to shop small!
It's not just a job for us. It's passion, dedication, devotion. Keep the arts and services alive, choose to shop small!
Hi, I live paycheck to paycheck & am the author of two published books. Don't pirate them. There are many ways to enjoy them free like by using your library. Revenue from them comes to me, a real person who needs them & committedly distributes mutual aid.
November 29, 2025 at 9:20 AM
Shopping small means supporting a real, living human being, directly. People who couldn't do it without support.
It's not just a job for us. It's passion, dedication, devotion. Keep the arts and services alive, choose to shop small!
It's not just a job for us. It's passion, dedication, devotion. Keep the arts and services alive, choose to shop small!
And a very small business, a wee publisher of non-fiction books!
If you're looking to spend your holiday dollars with a (very) small business, we have nonfiction books about all sorts of genre entertainment.
We're not able to mark books down for Black Friday, but we do offer free shipping over $25, which generally means 2+ books www.atbpublishing.com
We're not able to mark books down for Black Friday, but we do offer free shipping over $25, which generally means 2+ books www.atbpublishing.com
ATB Publishing – non-fiction books about your favorite fictional worlds
www.atbpublishing.com
November 28, 2025 at 8:30 PM
And a very small business, a wee publisher of non-fiction books!
Well, I saw glitter and you know I had to give a share! My artists, feast your eyes on some stunning supplies 👀
If you have to shop today, do it at small shops, makers, & artisans like me
Scarletnymph.com
I make super extra art supplies & fancy things
Scarletnymph.com
I make super extra art supplies & fancy things
Scarlet Nymph Designs
See more at scarletnymph.bsky.social on BlueSky, on Youtube at https://www.youtube.com/@scarletnymph5175, and at ScarletNymph.com.
Scarletnymph.com
November 28, 2025 at 8:23 PM
Well, I saw glitter and you know I had to give a share! My artists, feast your eyes on some stunning supplies 👀
YES! Every single time a new client books their first appointment, I do a happy dance. Every, single, time. It means the world! 💜
When you buy from a small business an actual person does a happy dance.
Shop small and make a local business owner 💃
Shop small and make a local business owner 💃
November 28, 2025 at 8:20 PM
YES! Every single time a new client books their first appointment, I do a happy dance. Every, single, time. It means the world! 💜
Reposted by Quinn the Dog Trainer
Remember - if you're financially in a position to do so, skip the #BlackFriday deals online from big companies and shop instead from small and local businesses.
The big guns don't need your money, but for small traders it can be what keeps them going into 2026, so support your community instead.
The big guns don't need your money, but for small traders it can be what keeps them going into 2026, so support your community instead.
November 28, 2025 at 10:23 AM
Remember - if you're financially in a position to do so, skip the #BlackFriday deals online from big companies and shop instead from small and local businesses.
The big guns don't need your money, but for small traders it can be what keeps them going into 2026, so support your community instead.
The big guns don't need your money, but for small traders it can be what keeps them going into 2026, so support your community instead.
Oh snap, another cool indie worker? Let's slap that follow button, show them some love and watch cool art happen!
Hi I'm Des and I do prop and environment art in the games industry and here is a collection of some of my personal projects.
November 28, 2025 at 7:28 PM
Oh snap, another cool indie worker? Let's slap that follow button, show them some love and watch cool art happen!
Reposted by Quinn the Dog Trainer
Your Black Friday reminder that in 75% of U.S. industries, a smaller number of companies now control more of the business than they did twenty years ago. We must stop the monopolization of America. Shop small if you can, please.
November 28, 2025 at 5:00 PM
Your Black Friday reminder that in 75% of U.S. industries, a smaller number of companies now control more of the business than they did twenty years ago. We must stop the monopolization of America. Shop small if you can, please.
Community Kitchen Chicago has a mutual aid map! If you're in need of help, or are looking to volunteer/give back, here's a stellar list of resources.
Love the people of my city. Keep caring for each other, never let anyone take your spirit.
www.communitykitchenchicago.org/mutual-aid-map
Love the people of my city. Keep caring for each other, never let anyone take your spirit.
www.communitykitchenchicago.org/mutual-aid-map
Mutual Aid Map — Community Kitchen Chicago
www.communitykitchenchicago.org
November 27, 2025 at 2:06 AM
Community Kitchen Chicago has a mutual aid map! If you're in need of help, or are looking to volunteer/give back, here's a stellar list of resources.
Love the people of my city. Keep caring for each other, never let anyone take your spirit.
www.communitykitchenchicago.org/mutual-aid-map
Love the people of my city. Keep caring for each other, never let anyone take your spirit.
www.communitykitchenchicago.org/mutual-aid-map
Hi, I'm Quinlan! I grew up training working dogs, and I'm still doing it to this day. I specialize in obedience, service dogs, and behavioral rehab. I teach in-person in NE IL, and virtual lessons anywhere!
K9Kaliber.com is where you'll find me. Thank you for supporting independent dog training! <3
K9Kaliber.com is where you'll find me. Thank you for supporting independent dog training! <3
K9 Kaliber – Professional. Personal. Dog Training.
K9Kaliber.com
November 26, 2025 at 7:45 PM
Hi, I'm Quinlan! I grew up training working dogs, and I'm still doing it to this day. I specialize in obedience, service dogs, and behavioral rehab. I teach in-person in NE IL, and virtual lessons anywhere!
K9Kaliber.com is where you'll find me. Thank you for supporting independent dog training! <3
K9Kaliber.com is where you'll find me. Thank you for supporting independent dog training! <3
It's the Wednesday before Thanksgiving, so I know all your inboxes are blowing up with corpos wanting to sell you stuff. So I'm going to spend my time reposting indie shops AND services, because I know how hard it is to fight for visibility, especially right now.
Here's Works of Whimsy Studios!
Here's Works of Whimsy Studios!
Need help with holiday gifts?
I make some unique nerdy things!
At many price points!
I celebrate and appreciate every order I get!
Incoming gift ideas, with cats at the end if you keep reading!
This is me, the actual person you are supporting when you order with me!!
I make some unique nerdy things!
At many price points!
I celebrate and appreciate every order I get!
Incoming gift ideas, with cats at the end if you keep reading!
This is me, the actual person you are supporting when you order with me!!
November 26, 2025 at 6:56 PM
It's the Wednesday before Thanksgiving, so I know all your inboxes are blowing up with corpos wanting to sell you stuff. So I'm going to spend my time reposting indie shops AND services, because I know how hard it is to fight for visibility, especially right now.
Here's Works of Whimsy Studios!
Here's Works of Whimsy Studios!
Reposted by Quinn the Dog Trainer
People are best on records and books because you can turn them off or put them back on the shelf - Henry Rollins
November 25, 2025 at 11:09 PM
People are best on records and books because you can turn them off or put them back on the shelf - Henry Rollins
'I can't afford dog training, it's too expensive.'
Some trainers find it abhorrent that the cost of training has more than doubled in the past five years, and haven't raised our rates since 2018.
It's me, I'm some trainers. Fee schedule, anyone?
k9kaliber.com/index.php/fe...
Open. Honest. No BS.
Some trainers find it abhorrent that the cost of training has more than doubled in the past five years, and haven't raised our rates since 2018.
It's me, I'm some trainers. Fee schedule, anyone?
k9kaliber.com/index.php/fe...
Open. Honest. No BS.
2025 Fee Schedule – K9 Kaliber
k9kaliber.com
November 25, 2025 at 6:33 PM
'I can't afford dog training, it's too expensive.'
Some trainers find it abhorrent that the cost of training has more than doubled in the past five years, and haven't raised our rates since 2018.
It's me, I'm some trainers. Fee schedule, anyone?
k9kaliber.com/index.php/fe...
Open. Honest. No BS.
Some trainers find it abhorrent that the cost of training has more than doubled in the past five years, and haven't raised our rates since 2018.
It's me, I'm some trainers. Fee schedule, anyone?
k9kaliber.com/index.php/fe...
Open. Honest. No BS.
Why do I hate board and train as a standalone program? Because it ruins dogs' lives. Dogs die from bad training.
Just got a referral from one of my clients for a friend of hers. Called the guy up; he sent his dog off for a two week board and train 6 weeks ago. Spent 'thousands'. It was a rip-off.
Just got a referral from one of my clients for a friend of hers. Called the guy up; he sent his dog off for a two week board and train 6 weeks ago. Spent 'thousands'. It was a rip-off.
November 24, 2025 at 7:08 PM
Why do I hate board and train as a standalone program? Because it ruins dogs' lives. Dogs die from bad training.
Just got a referral from one of my clients for a friend of hers. Called the guy up; he sent his dog off for a two week board and train 6 weeks ago. Spent 'thousands'. It was a rip-off.
Just got a referral from one of my clients for a friend of hers. Called the guy up; he sent his dog off for a two week board and train 6 weeks ago. Spent 'thousands'. It was a rip-off.
Don't. Let. Them. Make. You. Feel. Small.
Every single person who acts, makes a difference. You want a whistle? Hit me up, I can drop off a few or bulk!
Every single person who acts, makes a difference. You want a whistle? Hit me up, I can drop off a few or bulk!
At a recent gathering of Rogers Park volunteers, we heard from a neighbor who choked up telling us about their dad turning around and going home when he heard whistles up the street. "One of you may have saved his life that day." It all matters, it really does.
One thing that is tough about rapid response/patrols, besides constantly being threatened by armed secret police, is that for the most part they see the defeats. There are exceptions, but you’ll never know how many people were saved by slowing feds down, whistles, community alerts, etc.
November 24, 2025 at 4:33 PM
Don't. Let. Them. Make. You. Feel. Small.
Every single person who acts, makes a difference. You want a whistle? Hit me up, I can drop off a few or bulk!
Every single person who acts, makes a difference. You want a whistle? Hit me up, I can drop off a few or bulk!
Watched the Kneecap movie with my Irish class friends. There was a line, 'no one's anyone, until they are.'
I like that. 💜
I like that. 💜
November 22, 2025 at 2:04 AM
Watched the Kneecap movie with my Irish class friends. There was a line, 'no one's anyone, until they are.'
I like that. 💜
I like that. 💜