My Experience in the FCI System

Before moving to the United States, I spent many years training dogs within the FCI (Fédération Cynologique Internationale) system.

Over the years, I trained dogs that successfully participated in competitions and earned top placements in different areas of dog training.

Competition training taught me much more than simply teaching commands. Preparing a dog for competition requires understanding motivation, focus, impulse control, precision, endurance, and, most importantly, the communication and partnership between the dog and the handler.

These experiences became an important part of my professional background as a dog trainer.

Then I moved to the United States.

Starting a New Chapter in the United States

The American dog sport and title system is different from the system I worked within before.

There are different organizations, rules, competition formats, and title programs. Because of this, achievements earned within one system are not necessarily automatically recognized or carry the same meaning within another.

My previous experience, competition results, trophies, and achievements did not disappear when I moved.

They remain an important part of my professional history.

But in the United States, I had to build a new record within a different system.

So I decided to start again and take the first steps within the American Kennel Club (AKC) system.

Our First AKC Title

Today, I am very happy to share our first official achievement in the AKC system.

My dog and I earned the AKC Trick Dog Novice title. 🐾🏆

For some people, this may look like a small achievement.

For me, it represents much more.

It is our first official AKC training title after moving to the United States. It is the first step in becoming part of a new system and continuing to develop as a dog trainer here.

And we are not stopping here.

We are already continuing our training and preparing for the next level.

What Does “Achievement” Mean to Me as a Dog Trainer?

At the same time, I don’t believe that the number of titles or trophies is the only measure of a good dog trainer.

The most important results are often seen in everyday life.

A well-trained dog is a dog who can listen to their owner.

A dog who can behave appropriately on walks.

A dog who can control impulses and emotions.

A dog who can comfortably participate in everyday life — at home, in the city, around people, and in different environments.

And it is also an owner who understands their dog, knows how to communicate with them, and genuinely enjoys living and spending time together.

That is why my work as a dog trainer is not limited to competition training.

I work with puppy training, obedience training, recall, impulse control, trick training, and behavior training, helping owners build clear communication and a comfortable relationship with their dogs.

Dog Sport and Real-Life Training

For me, these two sides of dog training complement each other.

Dog sports provide an opportunity to continuously test and improve your skills, set new goals, and work toward a higher level of precision and control.

Everyday training shows how well those skills transfer into real life.

Because a well-trained dog is not simply a dog who performs perfectly on a training field.

A truly trained dog can use those skills in everyday situations.

That is why I am proud of both my previous experience and achievements within the FCI system and the new achievements we are now building within the AKC system.

Moving to the United States gave me an opportunity to start a new chapter — not by forgetting everything I had accomplished before, but by continuing to learn, develop, and prove myself within a new dog training community.

Our first AKC title is earned. Now we keep training, keep learning, and keep moving toward the next level.

And this is only the beginning. 🐾🏆