Meet Dr. Cathy Klein ....then and now
Calm Dog Companion didn't begin as a method. It emerged from years of coaching, teaching at the highest levels, and living through profound change. Everything I learned across sport, education, and dog training converged around one simple truth: calm and confidence grow when life feels fun, predictable, and safe. That understanding guides how I help dogs and their people every day.
About Dr. Cathy Klein
Calm Dog Companion was built from real life, not theory. I’ve always been a driven woman. As a national athlete, an internationally recognized soccer coach, and a college professor with a PhD, I knew how to work hard, achieve goals, and lead others. But when my life changed suddenly and deeply, none of that prepared me for how empty and alone I felt.
During that time, I lost my sense of playfulness and joy. I followed my heart into a new career as a professional dog trainer, working with service dogs and supporting families in meaningful ways, yet something still felt missing. Like many of you, I wanted more companionship, so I got a dog. Quincey came into my life without a plan or agenda, just the hope that having her beside me would help me feel better. What I didn’t expect was how deeply she would change me from the inside out.
Quincey and Cathy
Quincey didn’t respond to pressure, control, or intensity. She responded to calm guidance, consistency, and my willingness to have more fun. She needed me to slow down, notice when we were both overwhelmed, and build new routines and rhythm into our days. As she learned how to relax and settle, so did I. My sleep improved. My reactions softened. Life began to feel fuller again because of her.
That experience became the foundation of Calm Dog Companion. I brought together everything I’d learned through sport, coaching, education, and over 15 years of professional dog training into a simple, practical system built around fun, calm, and movement. Dogs, like people, can’t listen when they’re afraid. They listen because it feels good to be with us.
Calm Dog Companion helps you build a stronger, more trusting relationship with your dog by learning how to stay calm, respond thoughtfully, and create interactions that feel easier and more enjoyable. What surprised me most was how much this work changed me as well. My dog wasn’t just improving daily life. She was helping me become calmer, more confident, and more present. That shift reshaped how I showed up in the world and remains at the heart of everything I teach.
If this message resonates with you, you’re in the right place. Give me a call.
No more pulling on our walks now! I can't tell you how long I have waiting for these types of walks! We are both so much happier thanks to Cathy and her dog magic.
Amy & Max
★★★★★