Dog behavior
Observation, assessment, learning, motivation, communication and functional analysis.
Professional ecosystem
More than a dog-training academy.
SZR K9 brings together practical experience, behavior analysis, professional education, methodology, publishing and applied training in a single knowledge ecosystem.
Welfare
Training aligned with the dog's physical, emotional and functional well-being.
Training
Progressive development of skills, control, obedience, play, handler-dog relationship and real-world reliability.
SZR System
A practical methodology organized to be taught, applied and evaluated.
The SZR System structures training from initial assessment to reliable skill development by integrating behavior, learning, motivation, communication, functional control and welfare.
The goal is not only performance. The goal is to understand, build and maintain functional, reliable behavior.
Methodological tools
- REC-SZR: structured assessment and follow-up record.
- MMRC-SZR: analysis and planning matrix for behavior modification and training.
- Learning, motivation, communication and control protocols.
- Progressions for leash work, obedience, directed play and specialist work.
Publishing series
STARDOGS: canine knowledge designed to be studied, applied and taught.
The SZR K9 publishing line begins with a comprehensive foundational work and expands into professional specializations.
Core work
STARDOGS: A Practical Treatise on Dog Behavior, Welfare and Training
A practical reference on behavior, learning, development, handling, the handler-dog relationship and training.
Protection
Selection, development, control and technical progression.
Detection
Olfaction, search systems, discrimination, indication and operational or sport applications.
Assistance Dogs
Selection and task training for functional assistance.
Search & Rescue
Motivation, autonomy, searching, indication and field progression.
Behavior Modification
Functional assessment, planning and progressive behavior change.
Obedience
Precision, motivation, communication, control and reliability.
Home Education
Daily-life skills, habits, self-control and common problem solving.
Tracking
Development of scent-based trail following and location skills.
SZR K9 Education
From knowledge to practical competence.
Learning pathways for owners, students, trainers and professionals seeking deeper specialization.
Digital courses
Structured learning with principles, demonstrations, exercises and progressions.
Professional education
Theory, video, tutoring, case analysis, practice and follow-up.
Mentoring
One-to-one technical guidance for trainers and professional projects.
Classes & consulting
Personalized support for training, behavior, assessment and planning.
Specializations
Advanced programs connected to STARDOGS specialist disciplines.
In-person academy
Practical training, seminars, education and applied work.
Founder & author
Alex Salazar
Attorney, professional dog trainer, handler, competitor, educator and creator of the SZR System.
His professional canine career dates back to the 1990s and includes work in training, handling, obedience, protection, dog sport and professional trainer education. He currently leads the editorial, educational and methodological development of SZR K9.
Areas of work
- Behavior, welfare and training.
- Professional trainer education.
- Working and sport dogs.
- Method development.
- Specialized publishing.
- Technical mentoring and analysis.
SZR K9 Knowledge Library
Building topical authority through useful, specialist content.
Articles and in-depth resources on learning science, cognition, ethology, welfare, training and working-dog disciplines.
International contact
Train. Learn. Specialize.
Ask about courses, classes, consulting, mentoring, books or professional education.
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