Angie Falcsik

For over 20 years, I have been professionally dedicated to the training, rehabilitation, and rescue of dogs, all of which has been a large part of my life since I was young. I was involved in rescue for almost 20 years, fostered and trained over 500 dogs in my home, some of which ended up as wonderful additions to my home.  I have also testified as an expert against dog abuse as well as on behalf of dog owners.  

 

​I provide private training programs, either face to face or via virtual coaching including K9 Fitness programs for the sport, working and companion dogs, K9 Nose Work® and for a variety of behavioral concerns.

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The fitness and conditioning level of all dogs is one of my biggest passions!  Not only is this key in keeping dogs safe and injury free, but there is a direct line connecting fitness, confidence and behavior in dogs!

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I  am a Certified Canine Athlete Specialist (CCAS) / K9 Fitness Instructor through Northeast K9 Conditioning and a nationally sanctioned Certified Nose Work Instructor (CNWI) and Certifying Official (CO) through the National Association of Canine Scent Work (NACSW).  I hold training seminars/workshops for both K9 Fitness and K9 Nose Work®, as well as national K9 Nose Work® trials/competitions.

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Although there may be some basic training for all dogs, training and rehabilitation is not across the board & not every technique works or is appropriate for every dog and family as each are unique.  My philosophy on training utilizes a balanced approach to bring out the best in each dog! 

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When I am not  having fun training my own dogs, Ziva and Bocelli (tracking, nose work, obedience, IGP, dock diving, K9 fitness, Cani-Cross, trick training), both working Belgian Malinois, and/or teaching, I enjoy gardening, reading, exercise, jazz and classical music, and spending time with my family and friends.