Our Training Philosophy

At Chaos K9 we specialize in working with extreme high energy breeds that are typically protection/guarding breeds, herding breeds, and hunting breeds. These high intensity dogs can be a ton of fun to own, however many dog owners and even most trainers who deal primarily with average pet dogs often struggle with these breeds because the same techniques that can work for the average pet dog often don't even come close to being enough for these kinds of dogs. Our head trainer Angie Barron understands these high intensity dogs because she has dedicated her life to training them to do the jobs they were bred to do. We understand that most people who own high intensity working breeds as pets often get those breeds because they enjoy a high energy active breed and simply want control of all that energy and a dog that can turn it "off" in specific circumstances rather than the complete absence of that energy. While she is now living the country life with her Malinois/Dutch Shepherds and German Short-haired Pointers, Angie lived in the city for many years with multiple working/sport dogs, and has also lived with working/sport dogs in a family setting as well. As a result of this experience, Angie is very familiar with the unique challenges of living with these kinds of dogs in urban settings and in households with multiple family members (some which are more cooperative than others). The cornerstone to producing exceptional training results that last with these high intensity dogs is to develop relationships between dogs and owners based on mutual respect and clear communication. Every dog and every dog owner is unique which is why we believe in a customized and holistic approach to training that considers the needs of both the dog and the owner. You will not find cookie cutter training programs here. Whether you are looking for trainer that understands your high energy dog to help you live together peacefully or are looking to improve your scores on the trial field, we can help! For more detailed information on our training methods and philosophy please explore the resources provided below or contact us!