My name is Krisztian Szabo
I am a professional Dog Trainer and Behaviourist with over 15 years of experience in the field. My specialties include obedience training from basic to advanced levels, guard/protection dog training and fostering positive child and dog relationships.
Throughout my career, I have worked with a wide range of dogs including those with behavioral issues such as anxiety, over-excitement, lack of socialisation and aggression. I have successfully rehabilitated many of these dogs and helped them to become well-behaved and happy pets.
My love for dogs began at a young age and I have been passionate about dog training ever since. I have witnessed the evolution of the dog training industry over time and have adapted my skills to meet the changing needs of dog owners.
In the past, dogs were often kept on long chains or behind tall fences and lacked socialization opportunities. As a result, many were aggressive towards strangers and other individuals. Today, my approach to dog training emphasises positive reinforcement and socialization to encourage well-behaved and sociable dogs.
I take pride in my work and remain committed to helping dog owners build strong bonds with their pets while also addressing behavioural challenges effectively.
One day, he didn't come back home. It was a harrowing experience for me as I was used to playing with him every day. About three days later, I finally found him lying on the ground at the end of our garden. My heart swelled with happiness as I saw him, but he looked exhausted and weak. Nevertheless, he looked at me with a reassuring gaze, making me feel at ease.
I tried to approach him and hug him tightly, but he turned away from me and whined softly. It was then that I noticed he was hiding something from me. My grandmother was with me at that time, and she immediately sensed that something was off. We both tried to examine him, but he didn't let us get closer.
Even though I was elated to find him, the fact that he wasn't being himself made me worry. I hoped he would be alright soon so that we could play together again.
Recently, when the vet arrived to see our dog, he was in really bad condition. I wasn't around, but I remember my parents saying that nobody knew how he could have survived that long journey and managed to make his way back home from the place where he could have been shot. Even the vet was amazed at how the dog could live with such a horrible wound and pain for so many days. I still believe that he just wanted to come back home to say goodbye! He was eight years old when he died.
Since that accident, I have felt bad because I did not want him to be chained up. He was free to go, and this happened because he was very friendly and not always under control or locked behind high fences. But now I know that if he had been raised on chains and been unsociable, he would not have been so friendly and nice to me, and I would not have such wonderful memories of our time together. I learned a lot from him, such as understanding dogs' feelings, caring for each other, and building a fantastic connection between humans and dogs.
At the age of fifteen, one of my teachers, who also served as the local dog club manager, noticed my passion for canines and queried if I still held the desire to own one. Naturally, my response was affirmative. Then once he asked, " Kid, do you really want a dog?
Obviously, I said, " YES, Of course! I don't care what bread, how old .... any dog I can look after".
Approximately a week later, (it was a sunny Sunday morning) my teacher arrived at my home with a puppy, a ten-weeks-old Doberman, who was in need of a loving and caring owner. I was deliriously happy and titled the new addition to my life. I named him, Ricky.
From the very beginning, I wanted to provide my puppy with everything he needed. I bought dog books to educate myself on how to properly care for him, but I felt that wasn't enough. A few weeks later, I met someone who had experience with dogs and good connections in local dog clubs. He happened to be my teacher's son ( his name is Desko) and he had the championship-winning father to my puppy. This was a turning point in my life, and I began to learn about dogs on a completely different level.
As a result, I made great friends and gained a ton of information about dogs. I started to train my puppy myself and joined the local dog club, also signed up for the next Dog training group session to train Ricky. He was only 6 months old.
Then during a dog walking/ running day, He was playing with other dogs around and suddenly he ran out of the dog running field, for barking at a horse on the other side of the road,... then an accident happened, and a car hit him. It just happened in seconds, I could not even react quickly enough.
He had to get a various operation. The first vet, who operated on him, said "The dog won't be able to walk normally again, and these injuries will affect his Rang of Motion". Then I/we took him to a clinic, to try our best chance to get him well. They were one of the best in Hungary, at that time.
.... & the beginning of my dog training career...
After undergoing a year of rehabilitation, I was finally able to take part in dog training courses alongside Ricky, at the age of 15 months old. After a successful three-month training period, we learned a lot.
However, I was not satisfied with merely training my dog.
I wanted to explore and learn more.
I have spent a lot of time pondering on how to improve and enhance the lives of dogs, making them safer, happier and more balanced.
Determined to learn, I took part in advanced group training sessions and even began assisting trainers. Through my relationship with my instructor's son, I began developing new dog training methods and volunteering at the local veterinary clinic to gain a deeper understanding of dog behavior and genetics.
Having come up with new training ideas, I implemented them in dog training courses and saw impressive results in behavior, obedience, agility, and protection. Over the years, I have established my own dog training groups at various levels and have successfully trained K9 dogs, and protection dogs for the military, police, and security industries.
Now, with my extensive experience and knowledge, I am here to guide you in training your furry friend, from basic behavior to advanced levels of obedience and protection. Let me show you how to build a stronger connection with your beloved dog.