Crazy2Calm Canine Coaches

Build the Team You Were Meant to Be
Teach. Engage. Achieve.

At Crazy2Calm Collaborative, we help you transform your relationship with your dog through motivation-based training and real-world support.

Explore our growing library of FREE resources designed to guide you every step of the way.

Real Conversations from SD Handlers to SD Handlers

SD Handler Chat Resource Library

Real Challenges. Real Support for Service Dog Handlers.

Welcome to the Crazy2Calm Resource Library

This is a growing collection of educational discussions created to support Service Dog teams through every stage of the journey.

What began years ago as a small community conversation between trainers and handlers evolved into an incredible learning space filled with practical guidance, honest conversations, and expert insight for the Service Dog community. Along the way, we welcomed experienced Canine Coaches, trainers, behavior professionals, and special guests who shared their knowledge on everything from puppy foundations and public access to handler burnout, task training, behavior struggles, confidence building, and working life with a Service Dog.

Today, these recordings continue to serve as a valuable resource for:

Service Dog handlers
Owner trainers
Future Service Dog teams
Therapy Dog and Working Dog handlers
Families navigating disability and dog training together
Anyone looking for compassionate, force-free training support

Highlighted Video of the Month

Independence With Intelligent Disobedience

Led by Penny Beeman, Yooper Paws of Love

The July SD Handler Chat will continue the conversation on Intelligent Disobedience and the importance of teaching service dogs how and when to make choices.

In this community discussion SD Handlers will be invited to share examples of when their Service Dog demonstrated intelligent disobedience and some of the common pitfalls or challenges that can happen when training this skill.

Join us July 15th at 6PM Pacific/8PM Central.

Join Zoom Meeting
Meeting ID: 842 3397 3227
Passcode: SDHCfree

Rewatch this Previous Chat on Intelligent Disobedience with Tony Harvey

2026 Community Conversations

What You’ll Find Inside the SD Handler Chat Library

Our SD Handler Chats cover a wide variety of topics designed to help handlers feel more informed, empowered, and supported, including:

Service Dog training tips
Public access training
Puppy and adolescent Service Dog development
Task training discussions
Managing distractions and real-world challenges
Handler mental health and burnout
Low spoon training strategies
Confidence building for both dogs and handlers
Force-free and science-based dog training
Behavior problem solving
Working partnership skills

These conversations reflect the heart of the Crazy2Calm philosophy, combining our:

TEAM Approach

Train • Empower • Adapt • Motivate

with our

CAKES Framework

Compassion • Awareness • Knowledge • Empathy • Support

Because successful Service Dog training is about more than obedience—it’s about building trust, resilience, communication, and a working partnership that can handle real life together.

Managing Low Spoon Days

with Special Guest Bonnie Guier

n this powerful Service Dog Handler Chat, Bonnie Guier, MSW joins us to discuss the reality of “low spoon” days for disabled handlers and how energy management impacts both the handler and their service dog. From public access stress to proactive task training, medication changes, and mental health support, this conversation dives into the real-life challenges many handlers quietly face every day.

Check out the Replay Here

Empowered to Pivot

with Special Guest Amanda VanTassel

Empowered to Pivot: Adapting your work around disability and capacity. Amanda VanTassel from No Hassle Dog Training joined us to talk about how she has faced both physical and emotional challenges trying get her small business started and how, now 5 yrs in, has learned to adapt things to meet her abilities.

Check out the Replay Here

Talk About Tasks

with Special Guest Sirius Stamm

In this SD Handler Chat, Canine Coach Penny asked a panel of SD Trainers & SD Handlers questions about service dog tasks. The video covers alot of info about tasks in general and how it's not a one-size-fits-all when it comes to needs, training preferences and task related decision making.

Check out the Replay Here

Creating a Podcast

with Special Guest Nathan Dunleavy

This chat kicks off a new part of our SD Handler Chats focused on supporting SD Handlers who run a small business.

This SD Chat focused on discussing the future of service dog handler chats and exploring podcasting as a potential platform to reach a wider audience. Penny and Nathan shared insights on podcast technology and strategies for creating engaging content. They emphasized the importance of collaboration, community support, and addressing the challenges service dog handlers face, such as task training and behavior management.

Check out the Replay Here