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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
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
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-person in NE IL, and virtual lessons anywhere!

K9Kaliber.com is where you'll find me. Thank you for supporting independent dog training! <3
November 29, 2025 at 10:11 AM
Maidin mhaith, good morning, from Misneach and her turnip!

Suburbanites and city dwellers who feel like being in the burbs today: come by Peppo's Pets in Hoffman Estates between 3-6, and bring me some dog behavior questions. See you there! 💜
November 21, 2025 at 4:18 PM
People often tell me they held back on giving out my info because they didn't know if I'd take the job, so I made everyone a handy flow chart so you can determine if I will or won't take that job ;)
November 19, 2025 at 6:29 PM
It's always such a treat when Rivet gets to make a new friend. She and Sirius have been playing through kennels and fences for a while, and it felt like time to let them play face to face. Huge win for them both, to have a friend who can match their energy and play style!
November 16, 2025 at 7:07 PM
Hot off the printer and assembled, a little gift for the shop that's supported me the most over the past year. Independent walkers, shops, sitters, groomers, etc., know that I see you, love you, and support you! 💜
November 14, 2025 at 12:56 AM
Open my Tidal recommended tracks, twitch a little because my dog trainer soul had a visceral reaction, go back to Massive Attack's 'Mezzanine'.
November 13, 2025 at 6:10 PM
Genuinely love opening my messages and just seeing a row of awesome dogs, lol. My students are all photogenic, it's just a fact.
November 12, 2025 at 1:50 AM
Another snowbird, taking flight! Peaches and I have had so much fun these past few weeks, and now it's time for her family to head to Arizona for the winter. They have a lot of new skills to practice, and we've all promised to keep in touch until we see each other again in spring.

Safe travels!
November 12, 2025 at 12:28 AM
Oi, Hoffman Estates! We're at Peppo's Pets til 6, so bring us your weird dog questions. Or your normal ones, but the weird ones make me work and much like my dogs, I thrive when I'm kept busy!
November 7, 2025 at 9:26 PM
Who couldn't love a dog so young with eyes this wise? Mr. Sirius came for a little stay, and we had a blast hanging out together. 💜
July 16, 2025 at 9:49 PM
Ta-da! My first articulated 3D print, I couldn't be more proud. They came out pretty darn good, if I say so myself, and some went to new homes today, haha.

Want one? Come find me at Peppo's Pets in Hoffman Estates next on 6/13, 3-6pm, and bring your weirdest dog questions for me!
May 30, 2025 at 11:26 PM
Hello again, Radio! This smoosh was in a group class I taught a while back, and now he's got a baby sister who needs some help with building her confidence. She was feeling too camera shy to let me snap a pic of her, so you get to look upon Radio's big sweet face instead.
May 29, 2025 at 4:36 PM
Lookie who had her first lesson! Among other things, Kiki learned how to go to her kennel by herself, a big accomplishment given that she has a negative association with kenneling... And also learned the value of "NO". Ripping up her owners' ankles and arms stops **now**.
May 29, 2025 at 4:33 PM
What am I up to? Gonna have to come find me at Peppo's Pets in Hoffman Estates next Friday and see 👀
May 23, 2025 at 3:11 PM
Hello, Kiki! This little cutie has a mean streak to her. She's been terrorizing her owners and they're fed up. Excessive barking, biting, and a whole lot of bullying. We're going to nip this in the bud before she gets older and it becomes habit, so she can have a happy and healthy life ahead of her!
May 21, 2025 at 4:28 PM
Got home to find this friend in my fountain! Poor thing isn't a great swimmer, so I grabbed a stick and hauled them out. Little while later, went out and they were resting on my ground cover, drying off.

Thanks for coming by, little one. Safe travels!
May 17, 2025 at 1:34 AM
Little dude is officially one week post-op! We got the call, his biopsy came back early. I am very, VERY happy to say that this guy dodged a massive bullet: his mass was a benign hematoma. I'm still in shock, there was such a tiny chance, and he made it.

1/3
May 16, 2025 at 3:43 AM
Scrub a dub-dub, it's a Corgi in a tub!

Indy and Marshall got their monthly grooming today, and they are blowing coat big time. Holy shed! 😂
May 15, 2025 at 8:11 PM
It was a very fun week with Lucky! This little puppy had a good time learning, making new friends, and building her confidence during her stay with us. Our own Rivet absolutely adored her, they're best friends now!

See you next time, kid 🐾
May 15, 2025 at 3:11 PM
It has been a very, very long 48 hours, but I'm so glad to say that Tucker's care team have decided that he can come home today!

We still won't have the biopsy results for a bit. But for now... I'm glad he's coming home.
May 10, 2025 at 4:00 PM
A thousand thanks for all the well-wishes today. For those who don't know, Tucker is in the ER. He had a mass on his spleen (very likely hemangiosarcoma), and was bleeding internally.

F*ck cancer.
May 9, 2025 at 1:31 AM
Can we hear it for small breed service dogs?? These little life savers don't get nearly enough appreciation. Jelly rocked her retrievals today, finding her human's inhaler under blankets, hidden in dog beds, tossed onto furniture... She was relentless! So proud of this tater tot for her hard work.
April 23, 2025 at 2:19 AM
It's official!! My Bsky handle is, finally... @k9kaliber.com! Props to Matthew for making this happen, my own personal IT guy lol.
April 22, 2025 at 10:22 PM
My favorite local shop, Peppo's Pets, started making their own custom cakes for dog birthdays!! You know Rivet is gonna get one for her birthday in June 🎂
April 11, 2025 at 11:52 PM