Instructors
Jenine Wech, Curriculum Coordinator / Trainer (Flyball, Obedience)
Jenine combines formal education/certification in adult and K-12 education with experience as an accredited dog professional for over 30 years of teaching and coaching humans and their canines. She is an AKC CGC and ATT evaluator. Her dogs hold titles in obedience, Rally Obedience, FCAT, CAT, Tricks, Flyball, and Dock Diving. She is an UpDog judge and participant. Jenine is a member of the Association of Professional Dog Trainers (APDT)and CDPT candidate. She trains and handle certified bed bug detection dogs (NESDCA). She is an UpDog judge And DMWYD Tricks and Fitness Iinstructor/evaluator.
in addition to dog sports, Jenine specializes in training and rehabilitation for dog reactivity, aggression, separation anxiety, and low confidence. building.
Most days you will find Jenine working her own dogs or client dogs at the FLX building in Phelps NY or around the Victor/Canandaigua area.
Cameo Perry, Behaviorist/Trainer (Disc, Nosework)
At FLX Dog, we specialise in expert dog training techniques tailored to your pet's needs. Our methods are positive and effective, ensuring a harmonious relationship between you and your furry friend.
Sammantha Sciolino, Trainer (Dock, Scentwork/Detection)
Samantha Sciolino has been a passionate dog owner for 15 years. A lifelong animal enthusiast, she has dedicated over 20 years of her life to dog rescue. Her journey with dogs began when she adopted her first puppy as a college junior, and her commitment to their welfare has only grown since then. For the past five years, Sam has actively participated in various dog sports with her pack of nine dogs, five of whom are involved in a range of sports and activities, including dock diving, barn hunt, scent work, Frisbee, trick training, and FastCAT, as well as some lesser-known activities like wall climbing and weight pull. Their most recent venture is working to have 2 of her dogs be certified duel purpose search and rescue (SAR) dogs.
Her Belgian Malinois, Jameson, has won numerous dock diving competitions, and was the 2023/2024 UAG national Catch It champion. He won first place in the highest (Premier) division at the 2024 Westminster Dock Diving Competition, and was the AKC FastCAT’s 2023 fastest Malinois in the country (and 7th fastest dog overall). A certified therapy dog who frequently accompanies her to work, Jameson has his Novice Trick Dog masters and RatS titles along with scent work and detection titles.
Her Malinois Astrid was a 2024 top 25 masters level barn hunt dog as well as the number 3 masters level barn hunt dog in New York. She has her RatM, RatchX and Platinum silver barn hunt titles and claims a 10.5 foot personal best grab in wall climb.
Her dutch shepherd, Trissy, was the number one dutchie in the USA for Masters level barnhunt. Trissy has her Bcat title and earned a Top 5 finish at the 2024 National Fetch-It competition.
In her professional life, Sam is the principal of a preschool for special needs students in New York. She leads a remarkable program that provides essential support to students across multiple counties and school districts. She holds a firm belief that, with determination, children can achieve their aspirations, and she holds the same conviction for dogs and their owners. If there is a new activity you'd like to explore with your dog, she would love to help encourage you to pursue it; you may find wonderful opportunities awaiting you!
Kelly Knowles, Trainer/Evaluator
Kelly began her professional training career in 2012. She has trained companion animals, sport dogs, and law enforcement dogs. She is passionate about helping dog owners develop strong relationships with their dogs through positive reinforcement, productive play, and active work.
Kelly specializes in training service dogs, therapy dogs, and working dogs.
Kelly holds the following credentials:
AKC CGC Evaluator.
AKC Farm Dog Judge
AKC Temperment Test Evaluator
AKC Fit Dog Instructor
AKC FETCH Judge
UKC SPOT Evaluator
Do More with Your Dog Trick Dog Instructor
Do More with Your Dog Canine Conditioning and Fitness Coach
Do More with Your Dog Animal Actors Evaluator
Do More with Your Dog Stunt Dog Judge
Graduated Custom Canine Unlimited Narcotics Detection and Tracking Handler Course
Certified through Custom Canine Unlimited 2x with Athena in Narcotics Detection and Tracking
Trained and titled personal dogs in UKC Obedience and Rally Obedience
Kelly lives in Northern Virginia with her small pack of dogs personally trained and titled in AKC Obedience, Rally Obedience, Tricks, Agility, Disc, Barn Hunt, Fast CAT, Coursing, Fit Dog, FETCH, and Dock Diving