Co-founder Marka Dog Training

About

Kamal Fernandez is a dog trainer, author, world championship level sports dog coach and has more than 30 years’ experience training dogs from all walks of life. His current dogs include a Belgian Malinois, Border Collies, a German Spitz, a Boxer, a Giant Schnauzer and Sugarpuff his rescue Jack Russell-Poodle Cross.
As an internationally renowned seminar instructor, Kamal has been invited to teach in countries such as Australia, New Zealand, Holland, Belgium and Germany, amongst many others. Kamal’s other career highlights include being a Championship Obedience judge and Crufts competitor.
Since a humble start battling with his own dog training challenges, Kamal has immersed himself in the world of animal training. His thirst for knowledge combined with his job as a police officer, working with young offenders and studying psychology has contributed to his dynamic and innovative teaching style and his ability to get the best from his pupils, be they human or canine!
Kamal is a faculty member of the Fenzi Dog Sport Academy, associate member of the Pet Professional Guild and speaker at prestigious seminars including the Victoria Stillwell Bite Prevention Conference, IMPACT conference for service and military personnel, as well as TV appearances on Sky Television’s ‘Dogs Might Fly’, where 12 rescue dogs were followed on their journey to ‘flying a plane’.
He is also a core trainer of the Chanel four series the – ‘Bad’ Dog Academy.
Kamal's Story
Courses Featuring Kamal
Kamal's Train with Marka Posts
Does Reinforcement-Based Dog Training Work? – The Answer is Clear
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Read MoreLet’s Talk About Lure Hands – unlock a whole new level of communication
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Read MoreKamal Fernandez – Channel 4’s Bad Dog Academy & Marka
Kamal Fernandez CEO of Marka Dog Training talking about his...
Read MoreHave you ever tried watching a video of your dog training session without sound?
So here’s a challenge: Pick a recent training clip, mute...
Read MoreDog Walking is Important! – Why Regular Exercise is Essential for Your Dog’s Well-Being
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Read MoreTeaching Positions: How Confident are you in your Dog’s Distance Control?
Can your dog confidently listen and respond from 5, 10,...
Read MoreThe Power of Generalisation in Dog Training
Training your dog isn’t just about what they can do...
Read MoreUnderstanding Reinforcement & Mechanics in Dog Training
When we train our dogs, two key factors can make...
Read MoreThe Name Game – a Great Way to Teach Fast Snappy Recall
The Name Game is a great way to teach fast...
Read MoreCilla’s First Demo on a Marka Masterclass Training Course
Cilla’s first demo on the In person MARKA training course!!...
Read MoreThe Benefits of Play for all Dogs and Puppies
Engaging in structured play helps to build a stronger bond...
Read MoreTeaching Your Dog a Solid Wait
Teaching your dog to wait is a valuable skill that...
Read MoreTips on Building Drive and Motivation in Your Sports Dog
Building drive in dog sports involves several key elements to...
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