Christi Raak
AMPWDA Master Trainer
Christi Raak is a K9 Handler with a 6 yr old GSD, Stella. She and
Stella certified in HRD through AMWPDA. In addition, she also holds
certifications through NAPWDA in HRD and AIR SCENT, as well as a
certification in disaster type II with NSDA. She heads up the
training office for Missouri Search and Rescue K9, where she takes
take pride in developing new handlers and watching them progress
with their training.
Christi is a life long dog lover. Her canine training history
started in 1998, working with breed rescue groups, rehabbing the
behavior issue dogs. She has trained, certified and worked a therapy
dog for over 6 years. She became a certified dog trainer in 2010,
teaching pet dog obedience classes, including being an evaluator for
AKC CGC testing. She started her nose work training career in 2011
and was immediately fascinated with every aspect of the working dog
world, including: search strategy, scent theory and doing her part
to give back to the community by helping bring closure to families
and finding their lost or missing loved ones.
