Savas Keskin is a professional working-dog trainer, behavior specialist, and canine performance consultant with over twenty years of experience.
He is the founder and head trainer of Savas Keskin Dog Club (Istanbul, Türkiye) and the creator of The Keskin Method™ – Integrated Working Dog Training and Behavioral Optimization Framework, a scientifically structured system now recognized as a national benchmark in Türkiye.

Mr. Keskin’s career combines advanced sport-dog education, search-and-rescue K9 training, and behavioral rehabilitation.
He has represented Türkiye multiple times at international working-dog world championships, earning top-five rankings and establishing all-time records for obedience and performance.

As a certified judge and educator in several national breed associations — including the Doberman, Labrador, and German Shepherd Breed and Sports Associations — he continues to train, evaluate, and mentor the next generation of trainers and handlers.
His contributions are acknowledged internationally for merging scientific precision, humane methodology, and measurable excellence.

EDUCATION

2000    Bachelor’s Degree in Physical Education and Sports,

Faculty of Sports Sciences, Selcuk University, Konya, Turkey 

WORK EXPERIENCE

2008 – present. Founder & Manager of Savas Keskin Dog Club, Istanbul, Turkey 

            Training, rehabilitation, and accommodation center for dogs

            Professional consultancy and training in dog sports

            Initially founded in Antalya, Turkey (2008-2015), then moved to Istanbul, Turkey

2015 – present. Founder & Manager of Dog Mate Raw Food, Istanbul, Turkey

            Production and distribution of biologically appropriate raw dog food

2015- present, Owner and headtrainer Savas Keskin Dog Club

SELECTED RECORDS IN DOG SPORTS

2015    IDC World Championship, 5^th place, Sweden

2014    IDC World Championship, 5^th place, Slovakia

2013    IDC World Championship, 4^th place, Italy

            First participant from Turkey

            All-time record for youngest dog to pass the test and compete

2012    IPO All-time record for Command section for all breeds ( 99/100 points ) Turkey

2011    IDC World Championship                 Hungary

 SELECTED RECOGNITIONS IN DOG SPORTS ( WORK EXAM )

08.06.2024     BH  Exam,  1st place, Ankara- Turkey

11.07.2021.    IPO 2 Exam, 1^st place, Bursa- Turkey

28.04.2019     IPO 2 Exam, 1^st place, Istanbul- Turkey

07.04.2018     IPO 1 Exam, 1^st place, Istanbul- Turkey

20.05.2017     BH Exam, 1^st place, Eskisehir-Turkey

15.05.2015.    IDC World Championship, 5^th place, Sweden

12.05.2015.    IPO 1 Exam, 1^st place, Istanbul- Turkey

11.04.2015.    IPO 3 Exam, 1^st place, Istanbul- Turkey

23.05.2014.    IDC World Championship, 5^th place, Slovakia

11.05.2014.    IPO 3 Exam, 1^st place, Antalya-Turkey

25.05.2013     IDC World Championship, 4^th place, Italy

12.05.2013.    IPO 3 Exam, 1^st place, Antalya-Turkey

04.05.2013.    IPO 3 Exam, 1^st place, Istanbul-Turkey

31.03.2013.    IPO 2 Exam, 1^st place, Istanbul-Turkey

30.03.2013.    IPO 1 Exam, 1^st place, Istanbul-Turkey

29.03.2013.    IPO 1 Exam, , 1^st place, Antalya-Turkey

16.09.2012.    IPO 2 Exam, 1^st place, Ankara-Turkey

01.04.2012.   BH Exam, 1^st place, Istanbul-Turkey

11.03.2012.   BH Exam, 1^st place, Antalya-Turkey

20.05.2011    BH Exam, 1^st place, Antalya-Turkey

20.05.2011    IPO 2 Exam, 1^st place, Antalya-Turkey

SELECTED RECOGNITIONS IN DOG SPORTS ( SHOW EXAM )

27.10.2023     Turkey Club Championship, 1st place veterian, Istanbul-Turkey

28.10.2023.    K.I.F. CACİB Best Veterian 1^st place, Istanbul-Turkey

29.10.2016     K.I.F. JCAC. 1^st place, Istanbul-Turkey

03.04.2016.    K.I.F. JBOB (best young dog of the breed) Istanbul-Turkey

03.04.2016.    K.I.F. JCAC TR. (junior turkey champion)  Istanbul-Turkey

2013.              Turkey Club Championship, working class  1^st place, Antalya-Turkey

2012.              Turkey Club Championship, working class  1^st place, Antalya-Turkey

11.11.2012.    Middle East Championship, Champion guest group 1^st place, Bursa-Turkey

2012.              Dobermann Character Test, Best Character  1^st place, Antalya-Turkey

2012.              Özdilek education and beauty contest, 1^st place, Antalya-Turkey

18.03.2012.    K.I.F. BOG CAC ( National Best Of Group) 2^nd place, Istanbul-Turkey

29.01.2012.    K.I.F. JBOG CAC ( National Junior Best Of Group) 2^nd place, Istanbul-Turkey

24.09.2011.    K.I.F. JBOG CACIB ( International Junior Best Of Group) 1^st place, Istanbul- 

24.09.2011.    K.I.F. JBIS CACIB ( International Junior Best In Show) 1^st place, Istanbul

24.09.2011.    K.I.F. JBIS CAC ( National Junior Best In Show) 1^st place, Istanbul

22.05.2011.    K.I.F. PBIS CACIB ( International Puppy Best In Show) 1^st place, Istanbul

2011.              Özdilek education and beauty contest, 1^st place, Antalya-Turkey

SELECTED QUALIFICATIONS, CERTIFICATES & TRAINING in DOG SPORTS

2015    IPO Dog Training Seminar with Bernd Föry-BarbaraBecker, Istanbul, Turkey

2014    14^th International Natural Disaster Dog Rescue Congress, Istanbul, Turkey

2012    SchH/IPO Dog Training Seminar with Dr. Helmut Raiser, Istanbul, Turkey

2012    BH Dog Training Seminar with Wolfgang Thome, Istanbul, Turkey

2012    Modern Dog Training Seminar with Bart Bellon, Istanbul, Turkey

2012    SchH/IPO Dog Training Seminar with Oliver Neubrand, İstanbul

2011    Dog Training Seminar, Dobermann Race Association, Antalya, Turkey

2011    Bh-SchH-IPO Dog Training License, ACKISD, Antalya, Turkey

2010    Work Dog Training Seminar Series, ACKISD, Antalya, Turkey

2010    Dog Training Seminar with Peter Mayerl, Antalya, Turkey

COURSES AND SEMINARS ON DOG SPORTS

26-29.09.2024     IGP Workshop with Savas Keskin                   Izmir, Turkey

04.06.2023.         IGP Workshop with Savas Keskin                   Istanbul, Turkey

04.05.2023.         IGP Workshop with Savas Keskin                   Istanbul, Turkey

15-16.10.2022.    Modern dog training with Savas Keskin.         Istanbul, Turkey

08.03.2014.         Working Dog Seminar with Savas Keskin.      Antalya, Turkey

12.10.2013          Modern dog training with Savas Keskin.         Izmir, Turkey

11.12.2012          Working Dog Seminar with Savas Keskin.      Ankara, Turkey

JUDGE

21.05.2023    Labrador Race and Sports Association  SKS-BH JUDGE  Istanbul, Turkey

23.03.2024    Dobermann Breed and Sports Association, SKS-BH-IGP JUDGE Antalya, Turkey

24-25.08.2024 KOPED (Köpek eğitmenleri derneği ) YKS-SKS-BH JUDGE Istanbul, Turkey

27.10.2024    Dobermann Breed and Sports Association, SKS-BH-IGP-DUS, JUDGE  Istanbul, Turkey

19-20.04.2025  Federation of Dog Breeds and Cynology, YKS-SKS-BH JUDGE  Istanbul, Turkey

31.05.25           Federation of Dog Breeds and Cynology, BH-IGP JUDGE  Istanbul, Turkey

COMMUNITY SERVICE & MEMBERSHIP IN DOG SPORTS

2010 –  2025    Federation of Dog Breeds and Cynology,

2013 – 2018    German Shephard Breed and Sports board member and head trainer

2014 – 2025    Dobermann Breed and Sports board member and head trainer

2013 – 2023    ACAT, Emergency and Natural Disaster Relief Association, K9 Unit Trainer 

2020 – 2025    Labrador Race and Sports Association  member and head trainer

SELECTED SPORTS EXPERIENCE & RECOGNITION

1982 – present. Taekwondo. 2. Level National Instructor National Competitor with a 5^th Dan    black belt.          

2004    Army Taekwondo Championship, Gold Medal

2003    Army Taekwondo Championship, Gold Medal

2001    Turkey Taekwondo Championship, Gold Medal

1999    Turkey Taekwondo Championship, Gold Medal

1997    U.S. Cup Taekwondo, Connecticut, US, Gold Medal

1995    Turkey Taekwondo Championship, Gold Medal

1991    Turkey Taekwondo Championship, Gold Medal