Our Credentials 

RICK'S PROFESSIONAL HISTORY AND CREDENTIALS

• Universal K-9 Security Inc., 1962 to 1966, dog trainer and instructor, Long Island, New York.

• Nova Kennels K-9 Crime fighters Inc., 1966 to 1972, Director of Training, Brooklyn, New York.

• Universal K-9 Security Inc., 1972 to 1976, part owner and Director of Training, Brooklyn and Long Island, New York, and St. Thomas, US Virgin Islands.

• K-9 Patrol Dogs, Inc., 1976 to 1979, Director of Training and Students, Yonkers, New York.

• Robins-Royce Kennels and Training Centers, 1979 to 1981, Director of Training, Vocational Teacher, New York State, OVR & VA, approved Secondary Education Course in Dog Training and Kennel Management. (Teaching included all phases of dog training, behavior modification, K-9 parasitology and kennel management.) Long Island, New York

• Rick Robins School for Dogs, 1981 to present, Tuckerton, New Jersey.

• Robinswood Kennels, 1985 to present, a licensed boarding, breeding, training kennel, Tuckerton, New Jersey.

• Detector Dogs International Inc., 1988 to 1992, a New Jersey State licensed (#3988) Private Detective Agency.

II. New Jersey State Certified Animal Control Officer, License #378

• Little Egg Harbor Township, 1985 to 1992.

• Tuckerton Borough, 1986 to 1993.

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III. Professional Associations and Certifications:

United States Professional Dog Trainers Association.

• Advisory Board Member.

• Certified Master Trainer - All Phases.

•  Judge

 American Federation of Professional Dog Trainers.

• President.

• Certified Master Trainer.

• Judge

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North American Police Work Dog Association

IV. Dog Related Memberships:

• Uber Alus Schutzhund Club.

• Giant Schnauzer Club of America.

• Giant Schnauzer Fanciers Club.

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V. During the above described periods, I have trained or have been directly responsible for the training of, or provided services for:

• 10,000 dogs

• 200 students to become professional dog trainers.

• Police Departments and Municipal Agencies:

• Bayou La Batre, Alabama PD

• Moss Point, Mississippi PD.

• Jackson, Mississippi PD.

• Mercer County, Pennsylvania, Narcotics Unit.

• Long Island Railroad, New York.

• Starrett City, New York.

• New York City Transit Authority.

• Suffolk County Schools, New York.

• St. Thomas, U. S. V. I. Schools.

• Lower Cape May Regional Schools, New Jersey.

• Little Egg Harbor Township Police Department, New Jersey.

• Tuckerton Police Department, New Jersey.

• Kuwait National Guard (Advisor).

• Private Industry: Hess Oil Refineries, St. Croix,

• U.S.V.I.IBI  Security Service.Royal Detective Agency.

• Wakefield Security Service.

• Wade Detective Agency.

• Styles Investigative Service.St.

• Regis Paper Company.

• Griffin Marine Fleet,

• Narcotics Detection

• Various Department Stores,

• Car Dealers

• Warehouses.

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Personal dog trainer for:

• Cameron Douglas -Aspiring young movie star

• Tony Munafo - Executive Producer for Sylvester Stallone

• Teddy Pendergrast - Recording Star

• Michael McCary - Boyz II Men

• Kerry Kittles - NJ Nets

•  Keith Van Horn - NJ Nets

• Pinklon Thomas Former - World Heavyweight Champion

• Dana Lewis - Baltimore Bullets

• Jayson Williams - NJ Nets

VI. My Experience Includes:

• Tracking, search and rescue, search and seizure.

• Narcotics, explosives, and chemical detection.

• Scent discrimination.

• Police and military dog training, including all phases of obedience, attack and guard training

VII. My work has been featured on television and has appeared in many major news publications. I have trained dogs for the movies: Blades and Ms 45.

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