Who am I?

• Instructor at Dog Education - School of Human and Dog Communication (Warsaw) -> https://psiaedukacja.pl/
• DogStudies Research Group- the Max Planck Institute of Geoanthropology, Germany (an intern) -> https://www.shh.mpg.de/2186028/dogstudies
• Member of the staff of Applied Animal Psychology of the Faculty of Psychology of the University of Warsaw -> https://spz.uw.edu.pl/kadra/
  
• Master of Cognitive Science at the Faculty of Psychology at the University of Warsaw
• Engineer of Breeding and Protection of Companion and Wild Animals, Faculty of Animal Sciences, Warsaw University of Life Sciences
• Speaker at TEDxWarsawWomen 2020 -> https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=s4vJ383Yp4M
• Dogflix trainer
• In the years 2015 - 2019, the President of the Kennel Club of the Scientific Circle at the Faculty of Animal Sciences of the Warsaw University of Life Sciences
• In 2016 - 2017, she took care of several dogs at the Na Paluchu shelter in Warsaw

I became passionate about working with dogs in 2008. In 2009-2015, I actively trained agility with Roxy (Shetland Sheepdog), participating in seminars and trainings with leading Polish and foreign competitors (Tereza Kralova, Jenny Damm, Radovan Liska, Lucie Dostalova, Jess Clarehugh) and by competing. Roxy now leads a more recreational life. Some achievements (Small category):

• 2/7 place, excellent, A+J 0, Summer Warsaw Agility Competition, 16.07.11.
• 1/6 place, excellent, A+J 0, Summer Warsaw Agility Competition, 17/07/11.
• 3/8 place, excellent, A+J 0, End of Summer Agility Competition, 10.09.11.
• 1/3 place, A+J 0, Polish Championships 2013, 29.09.13.
• 7/10 place, very good grade, A 1, Eukanuba Agility Cup 2014, 27/09/14.
• 1/22 place, excellent, A+J, Eukanuba Agility Cup 2014, 27.09.14.
• 1/9th place, excellent, A 1(I), Andrzejkowe Agility Competition, 29.11.14.
• 1/9 place, excellent, A 1(II), Andrzejkowe Agility Competition, 29.11.14.

In the years 2013 - 2017 I trained obedience with Vika (border collie), gaining knowledge from leading Polish and foreign competitors. (Maria Brandel, Siv Svendsen, Renate Oeltze, Jessica Svanljung, Ditte Andersson) Achievements:

• 1/18th place, excellent grade, class 0, III Obedience Alto Courses, 6-7.12.14.
• 3/4 place, excellent grade, class 0, PP Obedience Competition, 07/05/15.
• 3rd/11th place, excellent grade, class 1, PP Obedience Competition, 13/12/15.
• 2/21 place, excellent grade, class 1, IV Obedience Alto Courses, 17/12/15.
• 4th/7th place, very good grade, class 1, Classifications for the World Championships/PP Obedience, 10/04/16.

In working and living with dogs, I attach great importance to their emotions, communication and social skills. I treat each personality individually, taking into account their experiences, character and motivations, allowing them to develop in the best direction for them. I love when dogs can be dogs. Build relationships based on trust and understanding, observe their behavior and listen to what they say to us and other dogs. I love exploring the subject of animal cognitive skills.

I mainly conduct agility, obedience, PREgility and medical training classes in Warsaw and other places in Poland (stationary and online). The current offer can be found on Facebook -> www.facebook.com/agataserugadogfulness

Additional qualifications:

• webinar "Dangerous dogs"; Michele Minunno (Italy), 2024
• webinar "From a play to the relationship"; Michele Minunno (Italy), 2023
• webinar "The Constructive Approach in dog behavior modification"; Sean Will and Maasa Nishimuta (USA), 2023
• webinar "The rhythm of a dog's heart"; Christina and Aurelien Budzinski (France), 2022
• webinar "Biology of dog aggression"; Dr. Tim Lewis (USA), 2022
• 2nd degree workshop "One World, Many Minds", Rancho Stokrotka; Jakub Golab, 2022
• online course "Aggressive behavior in dogs"; Michele Minunno (Italy), 2022
• online course "Considering Sensory Integration for dogs"; Els Vidts (Belgium), 2022
• Webinar "The importance of olfactory in dogs"; Michele Minunno (Italy), 2022
• Webinar "Contemporary theories on motivation in animal training and learning"; Simon Gadbois (Canada), 2021
• Webinar "Sensory Integration in the dog"; Els Vidts (Belgium), 2021
• Webinar "On the moral aspects of owning a dog" by Jessica Pierce (USA), 2021
• Webinar "Reflections on emotions in dogs" by Marc Bekoff (USA), 2021
• Webinar "Shades of gray in scientific thinking about canids - how to fight myths in the science of wild and domesticated canids"; Simon Gadbois (Canada), 2020
• Seminar "Dog Mind"; Dr. Claudia Fugazza (Italy/Hungary), 2019
• Fear Free Seminar; Linda Ryan (UK), 2019
• Workshop with Michele Minunno (Italy), 2019
• 1st degree workshop "First train the chicken"; Jakub and Małgorzata Gołąb, 2019
• Workshop "Introduction to Galen Myotherapy Course"; Julia Robertson (UK), 2019
• Seminar "Behavior and emotions of dogs" Prof. Daniel Mills (UK), 2019
• Seminar "Emotions of animals. Happier animals, deeper relationships" Dr. Karolina Westlund-Friman (Sweden), 2019
• Seminar "Life in a herd" Michele Minunno (Italy), 2019
• Training "Section of myofascial tapes in dogs"; Vibeke Sødring Elbrønd, Tove Due (Denmark), 2019
• Workshop "Training is a conversation" Dr. František Šusta (Czech Republic), 2019
• Seminar "The art of rewarding", Eva Bertilsson, Emelie Johnson Vegh (Sweden), 2018
• Seminar "Give control to the dog", Eva Bertilsson, Emelie Johnson Vegh (Sweden), 2018
• Reactive dog seminar by Amber Batson (UK), 2018
• Dog and cat massage course; Animal Physiotherapy Study, 2018
• II International Conference - Social Behavior of Dogs; Michele Minunno (Italy), 2018
• Seminar "Fear and aggression in the animal world"; Dr. František Šusta (Czech Republic), 2018
• Seminar "Smell, emotions, motivation and behavior of dogs"; Simon Gadbois (Canada), 2018
• Communication classes with Marina Garfagnoli (Italy), 2018
• Seminar "Chronic Muscle Pain in Dogs"; Julia Robertson (UK), 2018
• Webinar "Emotions - dogs and people"; Malgorzata Wozniak, 2018
• Webinar "Loose Leash 1.0"; Malgorzata Wozniak, 2018
• Seminar "Personality, genetics, emotions in dogs"; prof. Ádám Miklósi (Hungary), 2018
• Seminar "Training is a dialogue"; Dr. František Šusta (Czech Republic), 2018
• Webinar "Aggressive and reactive dog"; Malgorzata Wozniak, 2017
• Webinar "Hunting behavior in animals"; Malgorzata Wozniak, 2017
• Seminar "Animal communication" Joanna Błońska, 2017
• Seminar "BAT Reactivity Therapy for Dogs"; Grisha Stewart (US), 2017
• Communication classes with Marina Garfagnoli (Italy), 2017
• Seminar "Sport dog - prevention and treatment"; dr n. vet. Aneta Bocheńska, 2017
• Seminar "Healthy sports dog - keeping the dog in good physical condition and prevention of injuries in sport"; Małgorzata Kizerwetter, 2017
• Communication classes with Federico Bettoni (Italy), 2017
• Seminar "Aggressive, social and communication of dogs"; dr Barbara Schoning (Germany), 2017
• Seminar "Aggression through the eyes of a dog. A new perspective in training"; Alexa Capra (Italy), 2017
• Seminar "Therapy of aggression through communication"; Michele Minunno (Italy), 2017
• Seminar "The emotionality of dogs and cats, behavioral problems and therapy - practical aspects in veterinary practice and the work of an animal behaviorist"; Dr. Robert Falconer-Taylor (UK), 2016
• Seminar "Dog in the Shelter"; Aneta Sitkiewicz, 2016
• Seminar "Aggression in dogs - facts and myths"; Dr. Marta Gacsi (Hungary), 2016
• Fun and coping strategies seminar; Alexa Capra (Italy), 2016
• Seminar "Working with a shelter dog"; Jolanta Łapińska, Joanna Hajdyła-Jarosz, 2016
• Conference "Dogotherapy in the therapy of people with Alzheimer's disease"; Animals for People Association, 2015
• Seminar "Dog: social and cognitive behavior"; Dr. Juliane Kaminski (UK), 2015
• Seminar "Recognition and therapy of pain in dogs and cats"; Amber Batson (UK), 2015
• Seminar "Anatomy and physiology of dogs - utility version 2.015"; Agnieszka Bialy, 2015
• 1st and 2nd degree seminar "FitPaws"; Katarzyna Pęzińska-Kijak, Małgorzata Jędrzejczak, 2015
• Seminar "Dog in shape - how to prepare a dog for sports life"; Paula Gumińska, 2015
• Seminar "Injury and what next...?"; dr Tomasz Niedziela, 2015
• Workshop "Working with an aggressive dog"; Sylwia Najsztub, 2015
• Workshops "Management of emotions in work with dogs"; Joanna Denus, Joanna Hajdyła-Jarosz, 2015
• Seminar "Dogs: self-control and emotions"; Alexa Capra (Italy), 2015
• Seminar "Nutrition of sports dogs"; Dr Sybilla Berwid-Wójtowicz, 2015
• Seminar "Body language and communication of dogs"; Wojciech Radomiak, 2015
• Seminar "Dog movement in agility"; Janet Gauntt, Dr. Chris Zink (USA), 2014
• Seminar "Academy of the Dog Athlete"; Dr. Chris Zink (USA), 2014
• Seminar "Effect of nutrition on dog behavior"; Dr Sybilla Berwid-Wójtowicz, 2014
• Seminar "Modern and intelligent work with a dog"; Jolanta Łapińska, Joanna Hajdyła-Jarosz, 2013
• Course "First aid for dogs"; Jolanta Łapińska, Joanna Hajdyła-Jarosz, 2012