Helping dogs and their families build a strong foundation for a fulfilling life together.

About Kali
Professional Dog Trainer and Behavior Consultant
Professional, evidence-based training for dogs and the people who love them.

Kali Grimm is a certified professional dog trainer and behavior consultant who recently relocated from Salt Lake City, Utah to Denver, Colorado. She specializes in positive reinforcement, evidence-based dog training for reactive, anxious, and aggressive dogs, and brings more than a decade of experience helping companion and shelter dogs succeed. Her training career began in 1998 and evolved from traditional, aversive based methods to a science informed, humane approach grounded in positive reinforcement and the LIMA (Least Intrusive, Minimally Aversive) framework.

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Since 2012, Kali has specialized in behavior modification and in supporting dogs and their families through anxiety, fear, reactivity, and aggression, with a particular focus on complex and high risk cases. She is known for building strong, trusting relationships with both dogs and their guardians, recognizing that meaningful, lasting behavior change begins with clear communication, empathy, and individualized support.

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In 2011, Kali adopted her first shelter dog, an American Staffordshire Terrier named Millie, which inspired her long-standing commitment to shelter and rescue work. She has since fostered dozens of dogs and puppies and collaborated with shelters and rescues to help at-risk dogs with behavior needs successfully transition into permanent homes through hands on training and behavior support.

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Kali brings extensive experience in puppy development, group instruction, social behaviors, and cooperative care. Her training style incorporates relationship building, engagement based learning, and thoughtfully designed games that promote confidence, emotional resilience, and positive associations. She regularly supports groomers and veterinary teams through low stress handling techniques designed to promote safety and reduce fear during medical and grooming procedures.

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She shares her home with her Dutch Shepherd, Rip, and participates in conformation and dog sports.

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Kali holds multiple professional credentials, including CPDT KA, Fear Free Shelter Certification, AKC Canine Good Citizen Evaluator, and Canine CPR and First Aid. She is a Professional Member of the Association of Professional Dog Trainers and is committed to ethical, evidence-based training practices.