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A Global Community of Passionate Dog Trainers With over 1 million followers and some of the most-watched dog training reels in the industry, STSK9 has built a massive, engaged community of dog owners and trainers worldwide.

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I’ve dedicated nearly two decades to the field of dog training and K9 law enforcement (training and operations). Within my home country, Belgium, and across the globe, I’ve had great opportunities to hone my craft with all kinds of dogs, and have educated thousands of handlers. 

Determined to find a better way, I developed a unique dog training system that is not only fun and uplifting for both dog and handler, it improves performance and creates extremely cohesive teams. 

My system leverages the dog and handlers’ energy, accelerates skill development and capitalizes on the dog's natural elegance all while preserving the dog's integrity.

 After many years in the dog training industry, I was left frustrated with the standard traditional methods of dog training. Unlike other industries, the dog world seemed to have stagnated. Innovation in training was non-existent and the phrase “we’ve always done it this way” was a mantra in sports rings, training schools and law enforcement agencies. The best-performing dog was viewed as having had the best coach/trainer, and with that their training method was accepted as the new standard of excellence without any critical or ethical questioning.

This mentality sent me on a journey to develop a more efficient and effective system. I aimed to create a method that utilized a holistic approach, one that would work with the dog’s natural ability and talents while preserving its true spirit. 

Through innovation and diligence, I crafted and refined techniques to foster the dog’s intense drive and desire to work. Since their evolution, these training methods have also proved to elevate performance. Understanding the uniqueness of talent in both dogs and handlers, I designed training applications that would function to aid in skill development.

Driven to build it better, I searched outside the boundaries of the dog world for experts in the field of learning theory. When I was introduced to Professor Marc Debisschop, I knew it was a ground-breaking moment. Not only was I inspired by his pioneer’s work in talent development, but Marc also shared my passion for working dogs. A collaboration set forth, the result was near magical - the evolution of the dog and handler profile.


I identified five key pillars of dog training and Professor Marc created a tool that measures the talent both of the dog and the handler. It was (and still is) the first and only scientifically validated, psychometric tool that can be used for dog trainers!


By clearly understanding the objective and the talents of the dog and handler, the path to developing the right combination of skills is clear. Success is efficiently found by combining and applying that understanding and using my unique training methods.


The STSK9 Master View approach is now taught to trainers around the globe. Students of my system often refer to the Master View as the most efficient training system around.

20 Year Veteran of the APD

Nino spent Eleven of those years in the field as a K9 trainer and handler, the next five as the Nationally Certified Head Trainer and supervisor of the K9 Unit for Belgium's largest police department. 

 

RAAF 

Nino was the first European police instructor to travel to the RAAF and to teach the implementation of his training unique system to both law enforcement and the military including the Special Air Service Regiment and the Second Commando Regiment.

 
 

2007

First Certified Police Dog, Enzo.

2009

Achieved Certfication as Mondio Ring Decoy.

2010

Appointed Representative for the Police Academy and the Province of Antwerp at Belgium's Police Teaching Committee (Pedagogic Comité).

2011

Attained Certification as a Specialist and Instructor in Violence Control without a Firearm.

2012

Attained National Certification as a Police K9 Instructor with Honors. 

2013

Promoted to Team Leader of the Antwerp Police Department K9 Unit. 

Finalist at the NVBK Belgian Ring Championship.

2014

Second Certified Police Dog, Cody.

2016

Liaison between New York Police and Antwerp Police Department for Collaborative Projects. 

Third Certified Police Dog, Rocky.

First European Law Enforcement Instructor to Train Special Forces at the Royal Australian Air Force. 

Founded STSK9

Commissioned to New York, USA, for Dynamic Explosive Dogs Assessment for Department.

2017

Transitioned from the Police to Operating STSK9 Full Time

World Training Tour covering Canada, Brazil, Australia, United Emirates, Holland, United States, Spain, and Belgium (2017-2019).

Established STSK9 Online University.

Collaboration with Professor Marc Disebishopp to develop the Talent Scan for dogs & handlers and the Master View Path. 

2019: 

Collaboration with Professor Marc Debisschop to develop the Talent Scan for dogs & handlers and the Master View Path.

2021

Launched the Masters View Path Certification Program.

2022

Keynote Speaker at the International Association for Canine Professionals on talent development for handlers and dogs.

2022 - 2025

Further development Master View Path program.

Hi, I’m Laura! My journey started as an MVP student with my three year old Golden Retriever, who didn’t have a strong drive at the start. I quickly fell in love with the STSK9 method, took it seriously, and gained all the skills I needed to achieve extraordinary results in just six months. Thanks to MVP, I now train high drive working dogs at the STSK9 facility and coach students through the MVP course.

Before diving into dog training, I worked as a step aerobics coach with women from ages 16 to 70 and as a choreographer and dance instructor for kids competing in performance teams.

That experience taught me how to break down even the most complex movements into simple, understandable steps. It gave me a deep understanding of how to explain, demonstrate and guide people through physical learning, skills I now use every day to help students succeed with their dogs. I’m excited to support you on this journey!

Nino is also an avid dog sport enthusiast and has competed in Belgian Ring. His unique training system creates the best foundation for both handler and canine, to excel in any discipline. 

 

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