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NePoPo® is registered trademark by Michael and Bart Bellon.
It’s an advanced training program developed by Bart and Michael Bellon, designed to combine positive and negative reinforcement in a modern way that builds strong, conscious motivation in the dog to work.
More about the NePoPo® system: NePoPo® Training
The Gold School is an extension of the NePoPo® Silver School, aimed at deepening practical skills and intended for trainers who want to take their work with dogs to the next level.
Dog assessment before training begins – evaluation of behavior without a leash or commands, observation of the dog’s reaction to the environment and the handler, physical condition check, and response to a transport crate.
Back-tie training – evaluating the dog’s reaction to movement restriction, applied to both companion and working dogs.
Drives and motivation – analysis of key drives (prey, food, social), work with a clicker, and distinguishing between “click release” and “click stay in behavior.”
Structure of the NePoPo® system – identifying the dog’s operational system (PoPo, NePo, NePoPo®), understanding the role of reinforcement and correction, and the concept of “Ignition” – triggering the dog’s passion for action.
Training techniques and tools – working with a leash, hand, objects, and training collars, applying negative reinforcement practically and introducing pressure appropriately.
Electronic systems – use of Martin System® collars, including setup, calibration, and proper fitting.
Practical implementation of NePoPo® – shaping, luring, working on motivation, and identifying the dog’s frustration level.
Dog welfare and hygiene – grooming, diet, hydration, and balancing training with rest.
Trainer development – working with dogs of various purposes (working, sport, service, companion), broadening training perspectives, and eliminating mistakes.
This is just a portion of the comprehensive and intensive program that guides participants step-by-step through all the key elements of effective dog training in the NePoPo® system. The course offers a strong foundation of theoretical knowledge alongside hours of hands-on practice.
If you are:
a dog trainer looking to improve your skills,
the owner of a sport or working dog,
working with service or utility dogs
then NePoPo® Gold School is for you!
Kaczmarek K9 is a renowned dog training center led by Piotr and Włodzimierz Kaczmarek, specializing in training dogs for service, sport, and special unit work. Piotr Kaczmarek is a certified NePoPo® Gold Multiplicator, and dogs trained at Kaczmarek K9 are placed in military, police, and rescue units across Poland and abroad.
At the center, you have the opportunity to work with a variety of dogs, gaining valuable experience with different breeds and temperaments.
The NePoPo® Silver School is translated into Polish by Piotr.
Hosted by Centrefire Malinois, a respected Malinois kennel and organizer of high-level seminars featuring world-class experts such as Hans Verbruggen.
Hosted by Elite K-9, founded by U.S. Marine Corps veteran Jason Ferren. Elite K-9 specializes in working dog equipment and provides intensive training for dogs and handlers, trusted by service units worldwide.
For details, please contact us at:
📞 +48 535 105 387
📧 ania@kaczmarekk9.com
Raised with dogs from a young age, Piotr inherited his passion for training from his father, Włodzimierz Kaczmarek. He began his professional development as a teenager and conducted his first dog training for special forces at just 22 years old.
From 2014 to 2020, he refined his skills under the guidance of Jiri Scucka, a respected Czech trainer. In 2016, he began working with special units, training handlers and selling dogs with various specializations.
In 2017, Piotr completed the prestigious NePoPo® Silver and Gold Schools led by Bart and Michael Bellon. He was the first person in Poland to graduate from this program, becoming a Gold Multiplicator in 2023.
He is the founder of Kaczmarek K9, which he runs with his father. Together, they have trained and sold approximately 1,000 dogs to service units around the world. Since 2021, Piotr has been collaborating with GOPR (Mountain Volunteer Search and Rescue), helping handlers train dogs for rescue missions.
At the training center, he also conducts courses for dog handlers and future trainers. Piotr collaborates with RSV2000, working with notable figures such as Helmut Reiser and Mathias Doegel.
He currently trains in French Ring with his own dogs, aiming to compete in the future.
Dane firmy:
Kaczmarek K9 – szkolenie psów Piotr Kaczmarek
Paprotnia 82a
98-161 Zapolice
NIP: 829 172 79 16