CREDENTIALS

09/17/08

CREDENTIALS for

RENEE LUCESCU

Trainer/ Owner of Committed to Canine, Lucescu Kennels

Starting at a very young age of 4 years old, I started training my family pet “Lucky” to perform tricks. By the age of 7- I was entering contests and taking home 1^st place ribbons and trophies at every event for the next 7 years. I found that through all of my training, this was the most important time. In my opinion, there is no better way to learn to communicate and to have a excellent relationship with your dog, then to teach it numerous, complicated tricks. The training and satisfaction was endless. My first dog "LUCKY" is the reason that dogs became a huge part of my life and still are today.

Even after personally handling hundreds of dogs over the years, there is still at least one dog each day, that I take out to train that will teach me something new- there is no better inspiration!!!!!

During the early 80’s I was a fancier of the Doberman Pinscher and did C.K.C. competition.

Completed a full-time 4 month course in DOG GROOMING under Susan Frazer in Toronto, Canada . After my training I decided to open-up my own grooming shop, retail store and taught dog obedience classes.

From 1987-present

Responsible for training and certifying over 60 DETECTION DOGS that are actively being used by Police and Security agencies throughout Canada and United States.

Responsible for evaluating, selecting, initial training and placement of over 400 dogs imported from Europe for Police throughout Canada and United States.

Have spent many months over the years in Europe testing , evaluating dogs and working with the European trainers, Breeders, Police and Military building my training knowledge in Police, Military & Sport Dogs.

Guest lecturer for the Czech Army in 1998 on the use of Police Dogs in Canada.

Contracted by the private sector "Origin and Cause", as well as independent Insurance Companies to conduct Accelerant Detection Searches. I was the trainer and handler of the 1^st ACCELERANT DETECTION DOG used by the private industry in Canada.

Attended and received Certification in INTRODUCTION TO FIRE INVESTIGATION BASICS in the State of Maryland.

Licensed Canine Handler for Security Investigations in Toronto, Canada.

Responsible for the training and placement of Patrol Dogs for CORRECTIONS CANADA, stationed in KINGSTON PENITENTIARY, (Maximum Security). Instructor, for over 50 guards in the proper handling and care of Patrol Dogs.

Instructor for the E.R.T. (EMERGENCY RESPONSE TEAM) for all CORRECTIONS CANADA facilities in Kingston, Ontario in regards to PRACTICAL APPLICATIONS FOR PATROL DOGS.

CANINE DRUG DOG HANDLER for the J.F.O. (JOINT FORCES OPERATION), Niagara Detachment of the R.C.M.P. (Royal Canadian Mounted Police), and was responsible for preparing documented statements for prosecution of drug offenses in criminal court.

Attended a seminar held by the HALTON REGIONAL POLICE. on CRACK COCAINE, INDOOR MARIJUANA CULTIVATION, and DRUG INTERDICTION.

Drug Dog handler for the HALTON REGIONAL POLICE while executing drug search warrants, under the authority of the Narcotics Control Act.

Awarded with a Certificate of Appreciation for my efforts to further their goals by the UNITED STATES POLICE CANINE ASSOCIATION INC.

Featured in the publication “FLAME OF COURAGE: THE CANADIAN FIREFIGHTER”

Executed numerous BOMB DETECTION SEARCHES including being a member of the AGA KHAN'S advance team during his visits to Toronto, Canada.

Completed a course on VEHICLE INTERDICTION TECHNIQUES PIPELINE/CONVOY put on by the R.C.M.P. (Royal Canadian Mounted Police), OKLAHOMA HIGHWAY PATROL and HALTON REGIONAL POLICE SERVICE.

Bred, raised and trained, more than 100 puppies used for Police, Military, Schutzhund and working homes.

Have had numerous interviews with television stations and newspapers in regards to the training and handling of LAW ENFORCEMENT DOGS.

A member of the Canadian Police Canine Association, Canadian Kennel Club, German Shepherd Schutzhund Club of Canada, and Schutzhund USA.

Awarded with a GOLD MEDAL for performance by the G.S.S.C.C. (German Shepherd Schutzhund Club of Canada) within a 2.5 year period.

Have competed at National level in the sport of Schutzhund every year since starting the sport in 2000 and also gained Ontario Champion & Canadian Champion titles.

Responsible for training 110+ home obedience and personal protection dogs.

Attended Guelph University (Ontario Veterinary College) for seminars in DOG TRAINING AND BEHAVIOUR MODIFICATION.

Currently enrolled with the University of Guelph’s continuing education program in Canine Seminars.

Attended and participated in CPR FIRST AID, and basic Rescuer Workshop of Animals.

Responsible for the training and/or upkeep training on P.S.D CHASE, P.S.D. KINGSTON, P.S.D. SNIPER, P.S.D. JUSTICE, P.S.D. GAGE, P.S.D. HONOR, and P.S.D. KRUZ for the HALTON REGIONAL POLICE SERVICE and currently under contract as the trainer for this Canine Unit.

Instructor for the U.S.P.C.A. (United States Police Canine Association) seminar in DOG BEHAVIOURS in the PROTECTION PHASE OF WORKING POLICE DOGS.

In 2004, I was fortunate enough to make TEAM CANADA with my dog COLIN MALEMI and travel to the Netherlands to represent Canada at the W.U.S.V. (World Championships) in the sport of Schutzhund.

President of the pending club NIAGARA HUNDESPORT/POLICE K-9 TRAINING CLUB for the G.S.S.C.C.

In 2005, I made TEAM CANADA again with my dog COLIN MALEMI. We will represent Canada once again in Haguenau, France in October.