About me & StrehDog
Hello, I'm Dominik – the mind behind StrehDog in Augsburg.
My goal as a dog trainer is to support you in better understanding your dog's body language and mastering everyday life as a team. Every human-dog team is different, which is why I work without rigid, one-size-fits-all methods, focusing instead on practical, everyday, and individual approaches.
My dogs: Lui, Theo & Evje
A very special part of my journey belongs to my male dog Lui, who passed away in 2025. He accompanied me throughout my entire training as a dog trainer and was my loyal partner in practice. Together, we completed the dog license in May 2018 and later successfully passed the demanding examination as a mantrailer (person tracking dog) twice. Lui deeply shaped my understanding of dogs and remains the foundation of my work.
Today, two completely different characters enrich my everyday life:
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Theo: A spirited Podenco mix who had already had five previous owners at just one year old. Working with him requires patience, trust, and a clear structure for a dog that previously had no stable foundation.
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Evje: Our Artland Wolf Poodle (a mix of Irish Wolfhound and Poodle), who came to us in 2022. He works with enthusiasm in mantrailing, sled dog sports, tracking work, and everything else that is fun.
Theo and Evje are like black and white. Anyone who imagines what it's like to walk both at the same time or to switch directly from one trail to the next knows: rapid adaptation is required here every second. It is precisely this flexibility and the fine sense for different dog types that flow into my training every day.
Sled dog sports
A key focus of my work is in sled dog sports (Canicross, Bikejoring, Dogscooter). I completed my training in this field with StrongDog Training (Annick Busl), under the co-direction of Tanja Jäger (World and European Champion, Trainer). As a result, sound knowledge of suitable equipment, ergonomics, health, and the correct development of motivation is incorporated into my training.
Career, Education and Lecturers
Good training is based on sound knowledge. In addition to my certifications, constant exchange and looking beyond the horizon with other dog trainers and colleagues is extremely important to me. Only through this regular, professional exchange can one remain flexible in mind and continue to develop.
Here you will find my previous stations, exams, and further training in chronological order:
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Spring 2017: First Aid for Dogs
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Autumn 2017: Aggression in Dogs
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May 2018: Dog License with my dog “Lui”
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May 2018: “Your body speaks, whether you want it to or not...” – Body language work with the dog with Andrea Kühne
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June 2018: “Behavioral development of dogs - individualities, breed, social environment and the role of humans” with Prof. Dr. Dorit Feddersen-Petersen
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August 2018: “Play, Motivation and Authority” with Andrea Kühne
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November 2018: State Certification – Completion of §11 Para. 1 No. 8f Animal Welfare Act (commercial training of dogs and instruction of animal owners)
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April 2019: “Listen to your animal” with Gerd Schuster
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June 2019: Volunteer service with the Malteser rescue dog squad in Augsburg
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September 2020: Internal further training in volunteer service
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October 2020: Large-area search course with Andrea Kühne
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January 2021: “Dog breeding and keeping in the changing times” with Gerd Leder
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August 2021: Development and instructor of the Mantrailer rescue dog squad Malteser Augsburg
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November 2022: Completed exam as a Mantrailer with my dog Lui
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August 2023: Online training on team bonding
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February 2024: “Expressive behavior/communication of dogs” with Christiane Ostermeier
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April 2024: Second exam of Lui (with my wife as backup) – Passed
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May 2024: Training as a Mantrailing Instructor at Mantrailing International under Andy Ebert (after Kevin John Kocher)
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Spring 2026: Training as a Sled Dog Sports Trainer at StrongDog Training (Annick Busl & Tanja Jäger)
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Summer 2026: Dog Fitness Trainer at StrongDog
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September 2026: Anti-hunting training with Pia Gröning - Recognizing and reacting to hunting behavior, breed-specific
Flexible on-site service
As a mobile trainer, I come to where the training makes the most sense. My primary area of operation is Augsburg and the surrounding area. For special training requests or more intensive sessions, I am also available for booking nationwide by arrangement.
If you are interested in honest and fair training, please feel free to contact me. I look forward to getting to know you and your dog.
Qualifications & Legal
Professional training for sled dog sports. Focus on health, fit, and technical safety.
Strongdog® Coach
Specialization in person searching and analysis of canine signals for effective mantrailing.
International Instructor
State-certified expertise according to § 11 Para. 1 No. 8f TierSchG for commercial dog training.
Legal authorization
Regular training sessions and seminars with recognized experts on dog behavior, learning psychology, and cynology.
Continuous Professional Development
TRAINING • TRUST • DOG SLEDDING • MANTRAILING