Flint Hill K-9 Training

Flint Hill K-9 Training
(205) 267-7793

Owner and Canine Behavior & Training Specialist Leah Gangelhoff received her
certification in February 2002 from Triple Crown Academy in Texas, hailed as
one of the most comprehensive schools for dog trainers in the nation. She
holds a degree in psychology and has an extensive background in psychological
research in the areas of learning and developmental theory, both of which
provide a very strong foundation for her work by significantly deepening her
understanding of canine training methodologies. Leah has had dogs in her
family since early childhood and has been training and handling dogs since her
high school years. She is very happy to have transformed her career in
research and psychology into one involving her passion for dogs.

Leah's training experience includes agility, police service dog, clicker, search &
rescue, tricks, tracking, personal protection, assistance dog, and narcotics
detection. She is twice certified by P.O.S.T. standards with two of her own
dogs in narcotics detection (see photos of Leah's dogs in action!). Leah
also trains with her German Shepherd in schutzhund, a triathalon sport for
working dogs and their handlers.

Leah works with the Greater Birmingham Humane Society conducting staff
trainings on canine behavior, implementing training techniques to help dogs
become more adoptable, and conducting canine temperament assessments.
Leah's training philosophy incorporates positive reinforcement techniques with
a focus on motivational learning. As dog training is an ever-evolving discipline,
Leah continually educates herself by studying with the world's top trainers and
staying current on the latest training and behavior seminars, research, and
literature.

Leah & Police Service Dog "Valk"
at Triple Crown - 2001

Leah's dogs

You can email Leah directly at:
leah@flinthillk9.com
Or call:
(205) 267-7793

Leah and her Papillon, "Dixie"
2006

VIGO

DIXIE

PANDA

CHIP