ABOUT US
ADRIATIC WORKING DOGS d.o.o. (AWD) is a specialized company engaged in the breeding, selection, and training of service and working dogs intended for professional use across various operational systems. Our work is founded on years of experience, technical expertise, and a structured approach to developing K9 dogs with exceptional working ability, stable temperament, and reliable character.
Our dogs are trained and prepared for service in police, military, security, and customs units, as well as for search and rescue services, fire brigades, civil protection, and humanitarian organizations. Specialized training programs are designed for the
detection of explosives, narcotics, tobacco, weapons, and currency, search and rescue operations, and personal and property protection tasks.
At AWD, every dog undergoes a comprehensive selection process including genetic evaluation, temperament testing, socialization, and an individualized training program. Our goal is to ensure that each dog meets strict international standards and operational requirements for the service it is intended for. Collaboration with domestic and international experts, combined with modern training methodologies, allows us to achieve high levels of precision, motivation, and efficiency in every working dog.
Our partners include government institutions, security agencies, rescue units, and specialized organizations throughout Europe and beyond.
We are proud to contribute to the advancement and quality of service K9 units through responsible breeding, professional training, and continuous care for canine welfare.
At AWD, we believe that every working dog is more than a tool — they are a mission partner, a guardian of safety, and a reflection of professionalism in every aspect of our work.
DOG TRAINING AND DEVELOPMENT
DOG TRAINING AND DEVELOPMENT
The selection of breeding dogs is carried out through detailed temperament testing, health screenings, and working ability assessments, ensuring that every generation maintains the highest genetic and performance standards.
Our goal is to produce dogs that are mentally stable, physically resilient, and ready to meet the challenges of professional service environments.
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DOG BREEDING
The selection of breeding dogs is carried out through detailed temperament testing, health screenings, and working ability assessments, ensuring that every generation maintains the highest genetic and performance standards.
Our goal is to produce dogs that are mentally stable, physically resilient, and ready to meet the challenges of professional service environments.
SEMINARI I TEČAJEVI
SEMINARS AND COURSES
Seminars include both theoretical and practical modules, tailored to different knowledge levels — from basic handler education to advanced instructor training. Special emphasis is placed on assessing working ability, analyzing motivation, and developing operational performance, all under expert supervision and with an individualized approach.
Through these programs, AWD aims to foster knowledge exchange, experience sharing, and training standardization in accordance with the best international K9 practices.
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OUR DOGS
At AWD, we breed and train high-quality working and service dogs, adapted to a range of operational requirements and training levels. Our programs include three categories of dogs:
→ Green Dogs – young dogs with pronounced working potential, ready for specialized training.
→ Semi-Trained Dogs – dogs with developed basic skills and obedience, ready for targeted specialization.
→ Fully Trained Dogs – dogs that have completed specialized training and are ready for immediate operational deployment.
We work primarily with breeds proven in professional K9 service: Belgian Malinois, Dutch Shepherd, German Shepherd, and, for detection work, Labrador Retriever, German Pointer, and English Springer Spaniel.
PURCHASE PROGRAM
AWD continuously seeks young, promising dogs with strong working potential to be included in our selection and training programs.
Preferred Breeds
We are primarily interested in German Shepherds, Belgian Malinois, Dutch Shepherds, and their crossbreeds, aged 10 to 30 months.
We also occasionally purchase Labrador Retrievers, English Springer Spaniels, Cocker Spaniels, and German Shorthaired and Wirehaired Pointers..
K9 NUTRITION
As an additional service to our partners and clients, AWD offers high-quality nutrition for working and service dogs — Plantefeedo, specifically formulated for K9 dogs operating under demanding training and field conditions.
OUR WORK
OUR TEAM
EXPERTISE OF THE CHIEF INSTRUCTOR (CIO)
Robert Grgić is a long-standing, renowned trainer of working dogs and the owner of the Od Moslavine kennel. In 1999, he began competing in the IPO (now IGP) program. From 1999 to 2009, he participated in numerous Croatian and international competitions, including the 2007 World Championship in Turin, Italy, as part of the Croatian national team.
He obtained the KNPV PH1 certificate from the Royal Dutch Police Dog Club in 2011 in Nederweert, Netherlands. Since then, he has trained many dogs for detection, personal protection, public safety, and rescue. Robert has also participated in the training and certification of decoys for the Mondioring sport in Croatia, as well as in training decoys for police and military units in several countries.
Robert worked as the head instructor for handlers and mine detection dogs at a renowned Croatian demining company. He is a certified working dog instructor and has collaborated with several respected K9 entities from the Netherlands, as well as with the German police, Austrian military, and Austrian police.
In recent years, Robert has been actively training in Mondioring with his dogs. In this sport, he achieved 2nd place at the WDSF World Cup with his dog Glenn Drive Unlimited in 2020, and 3rd place at the same event in 2021. He currently holds positions within the Croatian Kennel Club as the breeding manager for Belgian Malinois and as the president of the Mondioring Commission.
Certificates:
→KNPV PH1 Certificate (Dutch Royal Police Dog Club)
→ Certified sports dog instructor (HKS)
→ Certified tracking trainer (HKS)
→ Certified course instructor (HKS)
→ Certified detection dog instructor (EDD)
→ Certified mine detection dog instructor (MDD)
Roles:
→Head breeding manager for Belgian Malinois, ZKBOH (HKS)
→President of the Mondioring Commission (HKS)
→Dangerous dog commissioner (HKS)
→President of the KOP Kutina Cynological Club
Achievements:
→Winner of numerous working dog tournaments (IGP, Mondioring)
→Second place at the WDSF World Cup 2020
→Third place at the WDSF World Cup 2021