About Chaos to Calm K9 Training

Restoring calm in Newark

Chaos to Calm K9 Training is located in Newark and was founded by dog trainer Christine Dewson. Her private lessons and group classes help dogs become more mannerly family members while teaching owners to communicate with their dogs, which she sums up as training both ends of the leash. Virtual training is available for owners outside Newark.

Group obedience class

Christine runs group classes in Newark and an indoor class in Wilmington. The six-class program teaches sit, down, place, leash manners and an introduction to recall, then proofs them with duration, distance and distraction, ending with a field trip to dog-friendly spots in town. Classes are capped at five dog-owner teams and suit dogs 6 months and older without major behavior issues. The Wilmington class costs $475, including a prong collar, treat pouch and long line.

Method and support

Christine describes herself as a balanced trainer who uses both yes and no: the class uses a prong collar for leash guidance and corrections, along with food rewards, praise and body language. Graduates get a standing invitation to clients-only pack walks and Saturday Switch Ups for long-term support.

What to ask

Ask about private lesson rates and upcoming class dates.