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Our Training Director Dave Balmat started Consummate K-9 Training in the early 90’s in New Tripoli, Pennsylvania. Due to the diversity of the dogs personalities and dealing with problem dogs Dave saw a need for training on an individual basis at that time and became well known and respected for his expertise and skills. In the Fall of 1997 he built a new in-door, out-door training facility in Andreas, PA just North of New Tripoli, at the base of the Blue Mountain, to accommodate the enormous amount of folks needing help with their dogs.
Consummate K-9 Training is highly recommended by local veterinarians and has a great referral base because we will offer the best training, knowledge, and techniques for you and your canine companion. We have and continue to successfully train dogs and owners to achieve their true potential.
We Offer:
- AKC Canine Good Citizen testing
- Puppy classes
- 2 levels of obedience classes
- Private evaluations and consultations
- In-board Training
- In-ground pet containment systems
- An extensive line of training products
Dave Balmat is an accomplished behaviorist and often works with aggressive and problem dogs where other trainers have given up.
Dave has extensive experience in all fields of dog training. He has personally worked with and attended numerous seminars of some of the leading behaviorists and working dog trainers throughout the US and Europe. He is a registered professional trainer himself and has made the study of canine behavior a lifetime endeavor.
Dave has competed in Schutzhund, K-9 Pro Sports, and National Association of Protection Dogs. He has also successfully trained Therapy Dogs, Assistance Dogs, Agility Dogs, and Air Scenting Dogs for Search and Rescue as well as the training and maintenance of Police K-9 Forces.
Dave’s personal dog Kanto which he acquired in 1993 at 7 weeks of age went on to win 1st place in the Personal Protection Division at K-9 International’s World Championship Trial in El Paso Texas in 1998. Kanto had also participated in numerous grade school presentations focusing on the responsibilities of dog ownership as well as work in high profile K-9 security Task Forces.
Dave has performed temperament evaluations on hundreds of dogs at local shelters and humane society’s through out the area, as well as trained thousands of owners and dogs in the Tri- State area during his career. He has written several articles related to dog training and behavior as well as presented countless demonstrations and seminars on Canine behavior, aggression, and training, to Veterinary Clinics, Pet Groomers, Schools, the American Society of Industrial Security, Dog Wardens and attorneys for the Pennsylvania Bureau of Dog Law Enforcement as well as assisted Pennsylvania State Troopers and local Police departments with the use of his dogs. He has been recognized as an expert witness testifying in aggressive dog cases and many current successful dog trainers got their start apprenticing with Dave.
Dave founded and served for 6 years as the K-9 Training Coordinator for Blue Mountain Search and Rescue.
E-mail Dave: dbalmat@ptd.net
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Brett Easterday comes to Consummate K-9 Training as with more than twelve years experience training and handling dogs. He recently left the Air Force after serving as Security Forces K-9 handler/trainer with narcotics and explosives detection dogs; during which time he served two tours in the Middle East. Over the years he has worked closely with many civilian police agencies and government branches such as the Secret Service, US Marshals, DEA and US Customs.
Not only is Brett an expert in training working dogs, but he is also an expert with behavior and aggression problems. He uses this to successfully help dog owners regain control of their companions and homes. He enjoys training all breeds and types of dogs: companion, working, therapy, and assistance and helping their owners in the process. He believes that training a dog requires training the owner as well and makes sure that both have the knowledge and skills to continue with the training once they are back at home.
Brett is currently the training coordinator for the Detection Dog Division, servicing and maintaining proficiency of our local police departments under contract.
Brett currently resides in Allentown with his wife, Lynette, daughter, Brynn, and two dogs, Riley and Gordy. Riley is a fetch-loving rescue he found while stationed in Guam. Gordy is a social and energetic Belgian Malinois trained in personal and home protection.
E-mail Brett: beasterday@consummatek-9training.com
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Kate Creange joined the Consummate K-9 Training team in January 2007. After a year of studying and observing
their teaching techniques, Kate became a full time trainer in January 2008. She believes in positive training
techniques such as motivational and directed play training. Kate’s goal, along with the rest of the Consummate
K-9 Trainers, is to teach people how to communicate with their dogs, in a way they can understand, all the while
training their dogs to be the companions they want them to be.
She earned a bachelor of science in Criminal Justice from DeSales University in 2006. While at DeSales, Kate completed
an internship with the K-9 Unit of Colonial Regional Police Department (Bath, PA). Kate has studied police training
techniques as well as search and rescue training. She has trained with Pennsylvania State Police as well as departments
throughout Eastern Pennsylvania and Northern New Jersey. Her training experiences include narcotics detection, explosives
detection, tracking, and human remains detection.
Kate currently resides in Allentown with her husband Ryan and their two dogs, Canhao and Augustus. Canhao, a
Malinois mix, was brought from Brazil for police work and Augustus (a.k.a. Gus), a Belgian Malinois, will be
trained in drug detection and tracking.
E-mail Kate: consummatek9trainers@gmail.com
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Vanessa Getz came to Consummate K-9 to observe their methods of communication, handling, training
techniques and learn more about K-9 behavior. She then took our 6-month Professional Trainers Course starting
in May 2008. Vanessa excelled so quickly and has a natural ability to read dogs and commutate with people
that we were pleased to have her join the Consummate K-9 Training team as our newest member in October 08.
She previously successfully completed the Bethlehem Townships Citizens Police Academy where demonstrations
with their K-9 unit and basic knowledge and ability were brought to her attention. This experience is what
set her on the path of a career working with K-9s. She believes obedience is a dog’s best friend and a
lifesaver. The methods employed by The Monks of New Skete motivated her to find a training method that is
a best fit for each individual owner and dog. These methods allow them to reach a level of control for a
pleasant, fun, and stress free day-to-day life with their canine companions.
Vanessa currently resides in Bethlehem with her husband John, Midori, a petite Russian Blue, and Alexis
(a.k.a Lexie) a Belgian Malinois bred from Consummate K-9s Working Dog Division. Lexie will be trained
in home and personal protection along with precision obedience and will be used as a demo dog to show folks
the kind of control you can achieve while both owner and dog are having fun.
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