K9 Karate Dog Training Courses

Erick has owned dogs his entire life. He is a Certified Dog Trainer (CDT) under the renowned Conifer Canine’s Dog Trainer College in Spencer Indiana. Erick has several other certifications from other institutions, including Michael Ellis academy among others, and is a certified approved trainer for Will Atherton’s Canine Academy. He continues his professional development in this field by constantly studying various methods and staying up to date in the industry. Erick is also certified in K9 First Aid and CPR. He is also a member of the International Association of Canine Professionals (IACP). He is dedicated to creating a special relationship between the owner and dog, through calm, consistent leadership practiced on a daily basis. From 2006 to 2018, Erick and his wife trained their Miniature Dachshund Jelli to race at professional events, such as Oakland Raider’s games. Jelli earned many first place titles and awards. In 2006, Jelli was featured on ESPN when she came in 2nd place out of 156 dogs at the Golden Gate Fields Wiener Nationals. Erick continues his pursuit of knowledge and is mentored by veteran dog trainers, some who have been in the dog training business for over 25 years. These mentors include the Miami Dog Whisperer Richard Heinz and Jas Leverette, the owner/founder of CALI K9® and the star of Canine Intervention, streaming worldwide on Netflix.