Beyond the basics of training good manners, there are breeds that require further consideration. These are often breeds which were bred to serve and work for man. Due to this reason for DOMESTICATION these breeds were specifically bred with certain drives and instincts to perform specialized tasks. This type of dog has a biological need and/or initiate impulse to stimuli that makes behavior and response predictable... reason for DOMESTICATION. These dogs love to learn and interact instinctively to the world and those around by this unique genetic predisposition. They deserve to share their life with a handler that enjoys these qualities and attributes. Unfortunately when the needs of these dogs are not met, these drives and impulses develop into behaviors people find difficult to live with or don't know how to cultivate them into a productive manner.
John's introduction to dogs was brought about at age 6 through an uncle who bred and trained German Shorthaired Pointers.

He thought how remarkable it was that these dogs would instinctively work for their masters. He remembers family members telling stories of dogs they had owned and used for herding, hunting, protection, etc. These animals were respected not only for being companions but also for their working abilities.

John has studied and trained professionally in both the U.S. and Europe. He is fluent in English, Italian and Portuguese.

Achievements

John Soares has had the unique opportunity to have lived as a professional dog trainer in both in U.S.A and Europe.
His ability has brought him recognition on both continents. He offers his experience as a:

Working judge, certified by the Federation American Bulldog
Helper and handler in Schutzhund/IPO
Decoy and handler in French Ring
Personal protection and police decoy
Trainer for dogs in accelerates, search and rescue and narcotics
Training director position in USA (Alpha Schutzhund Club)
Training director position in Europe (Zebul Club)
Training director position in USA (Tri-State Doberman Club)
Training director position in USA (North Jersey Dog Sport Club)
FCI helper (certified in Europe)
Former Working Dog Sport judge (AKC)

John has earned high honors at national championships in USA, Italy and Switzerland

U.S.

2008 AWMA Championships IPOIII (Olympia, WA) 88 Tracking; 94 Obedience; 97 Protection * Helpers' Choice Award

2008 New England Regional Schutzhund Championships (Gardener, MA) SchHIII competitor earning 98 Obedience, 94 Protection

2008 Masters World Dog Sport SchH Tournament for German Shepherd Dogs Competitor

2008-2009 UDC National Training director

2007-2008 DPCA National Training Director

2006-2008 UDC National Training Director

2006 AWDF IPOIII Championship Competitor

2005 Northeastern Regional SchH3 Champion (USA)

2005 IDC IPOIII World Championship 4th place (Germany)

2005 Chiaravalle German Shepherd Regional SchHIII Championship (Italy)

Qualified for Italian SchH German Shepherd Championships (Italy)

2005 FCI Helper Certification (Italy) - out of 89 applicants, 6 were certified

2005 FCI SAS IPO National Championship 6th place(Switzerland)

2005 FCI SAS IPO National Championship High in Obedience (Switzerland)

2004 AIAD IPO National Champion (Italy)

2004 AIAD IPO National Championship High in Tracking (Italy)

2004 AIAD IPO National Championship High in Obedience (Italy)

2004 IDC IPO World Championship 96 pts. Obedience (Slovakia)

2004 IDC IPO World Championship 95 pts. Protection (Slovakia)

2004 AWDF IPOII Champion (USA)

2003 DPCA IPOIII National Champion (USA)

2002 DPCA IPOIII National Champion (USA)

2002 IDC IPO World Championship Team Captain (Czech Rep.)

2001 Qualifier for FCI USA Team (Slovenia)

2001 UDC IPOIII National Champion (USA)

2001 UDC IPOIII National Championship High in Tracking (USA)

2001 UDC IPOIII National Championship High in Obedience(USA)

2001 UDC IPOIII National Championship High in Protection (USA)

2001 AWDF IPOIII Vice Champion (USA)

2000 Northeast Regional SchHI Champion (USA)

Internationally

USA World Team IPO Qualifier 2001 (Slovenia)

IDC IPO World Championship Team Captain 2002 (Czech Republic)

IDC IPO World championship Competitor 2004 (Slovakia)

IDC IPO World championship Competitor 2005 (Germany)

Italy World Team IPO Qualifier 2005 (France)

The above was accomplished with five different dogs of three different breeds (two Dobermans, two German Shepherd Dogs
and one Malinois) at regional, national and international competitions throughout the U.S. and Europe.
At a local level, an estimated 18 dogs have been trained and titled, some from BH through SchH/IPOIII.

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