Nick Russo
AMPWDA Master Trainer
Nick Russo is a Marine Corps Veteran and co-owner and Master
Trainer at QRF Solutions K9. He has 12 years of dog training
experience. He grew up with beagles, which he helped his father
train, raise and breed for hunting rabbits as well as participate in
trials. Throughout the 12 years of training, Nick has worked with
many different breeds with varying needs. He specializes in working
dogs (including odor detection and police apprehension) but also has
expertise in correcting canine behavior issues, preparing canines
for service dog tasks, and personal protection canine training for
individuals and families. Currently, Nick is a K9 instructor for the
Virginia Department of Criminal Justice Services, is an American
Kennel Club evaluator, AKC Therapy dog evaluator, and a certified
handler by the American Mantrailing, Police & Work Dog Association
(as is his canine, Odin). He and his K9 Odin were also responsible
for a large narcotic bust in New York. Nick is frequently called to
be an expert witness on dog behavior in various court cases around
the state of Virginia. In his spare time, Nick enjoys working with
his personal dogs including his newest addition, a Belgian Malinois
puppy, who is currently being trained in explosive detection and
police apprehension.
12 years experience
DCJS Instructor: IN-1000741
Security K9 Handler (DCJS)
Detector K9 Handler (DCJS)
DCJS ID: 99-733260
AKC CGC Evaluator-108321
United Therapy Dogs Evaluator (Through AKC)-108321
Certified Handler with K9 through AMPWDA
Licensed by ATF, DEA and WV Board of Pharmacy
