Mission
Make training clear enough to hold up at home.
Vertical K9 helps owners understand their dogs' behavior, set consistent expectations, and build the handling habits that support safer daily life.
About Vertical K9
Working-dog experience brought into everyday owner training.
Led by Max Carr, Vertical K9 pairs disciplined K9 handling standards with practical instruction owners can use after the session ends.
Meet Max Carr
Max Carr brings a wealth of experience and dedication to the world of canine training. As a former U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service K9 Officer, Max spent years working alongside his highly trained partner, K9 Teal, to detect and prevent crimes in natural resource areas.
His experience spans evidence recovery, search operations, suspect apprehension, and narcotics detection. That background now shapes programs for puppies, companion dogs, and working-dog skills.
At Vertical K9, Max focuses on discipline, confidence, and handler clarity so owners leave with training they can keep using.
Standard
Respect the dog, the handler, and the job.
Training is structured around temperament, age, drive, and owner goals instead of one-size-fits-all promises.
Values
Simple standards for every session.
Compassion
Leadership
Integrity
Patience
Education