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Foundation K9 NWI

Valparaiso, Indiana

4.8/5· 73 Google reviews

About Foundation K9 NWI

Foundation K9 NWI provides professional dog training in Valparaiso & NW Indiana. We specialize in obedience, behavior modification, puppy training, board & train programs and day training lessons. Our certified trainers help dogs of all breeds and ages. We are so confident in our proven dog training methods that we back every program with a No‑Risk Dog Training Guarantee. We do not offer grooming, daycare, or veterinary services - dog training is our sole focus.

Training & services

Training goals

  • Behavior consultation
  • Obedience training
  • Puppy training
  • Recall training Customer-reported

Behavior support

  • Fear and confidence
  • Reactivity training

How training happens

  • Board and train
  • Day training
  • Owner coaching Customer-reported
  • Private training

Dog age

  • Puppies

Training level

  • Advanced obedience
  • Advanced training

Support between sessions

  • Personalized training plans Customer-reported

Assistance and working dogs

  • Protection training

Additional services

  • Boarding
  • Daycare

Consultations

  • Free consultation

Other listed services

View 16 additional details
  • Additional Training
  • Dog Psychology
  • Free Assessment
  • Off Leash Program
  • Perimeter Training
  • Personal Coaching
  • Pet Dog
  • Protection Sports
  • Residency Program
  • Residency Training
  • Sport Dog Trainers
  • Temperament Test
  • Training Programs
  • Training Seminars
  • Training Sessions
  • Training Your Dog

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Customer reviews

Google listing
4.8
out of 573 Google reviews

Mentioned in reviews

  • Leash pulling 16
  • Knowledgeable staff 13
  • Confidence building 10
  • Residency training 8
  • Off leash training 6
  • Clean facilities 5
All 10 topics
  • Anxiety training 4
  • Reactivity training 4
  • Calmer around other dogs 2
  • Tailored training program 2

Google review topics, not confirmed services.

72 collected reviews

Text reviews first · newest first
Kelly Cotton
5/5
Prior to working with Jim at Foundation K9 Thanos was unfamiliar with a majority of commands and behaviors. Since working with Jim he has learned so many useful training tools and also gained a ton of socialization. We utilize his skills almost everyday from greeting strangers to…Read full reviewClose full review

Prior to working with Jim at Foundation K9 Thanos was unfamiliar with a majority of commands and behaviors. Since working with Jim he has learned so many useful training tools and also gained a ton of socialization. We utilize his skills almost everyday from greeting strangers to going to his “place” when we need to answer the door. Training has greatly improved his overall temperament and has made him a very well rounded dog. We are so grateful and thankful for Jim and his work!

Kristina Storey
5/5
I cannot say enough good about Foundation K9. We dealt primarily with Jim and Alex with training and Sharon kept us on track with our schedule but everyone I dealt with was so kind. I never worried about leaving Hugo in their care and they always sent me updates throughout the …Read full reviewClose full review

I cannot say enough good about Foundation K9. We dealt primarily with Jim and Alex with training and Sharon kept us on track with our schedule but everyone I dealt with was so kind. I never worried about leaving Hugo in their care and they always sent me updates throughout the day keeping me informed of what was going on. I learned so much and felt they gave me the confidence to be the best I can be for Hugo. I highly recommend Foundation K9 to anyone looking to not only have a well mannered dog but to educate themselves at the same time. They are very professional and the facility is extremely clean

Kelley Merry
5/5
If you are looking for training for your dog, look no further!!! My husband and I struggled to find training for our dogs that gave them the mental stimulation they needed. We adopted both of them from a rescue and slowly figured out that they each had issues they needed help dea…Read full reviewClose full review

If you are looking for training for your dog, look no further!!! My husband and I struggled to find training for our dogs that gave them the mental stimulation they needed. We adopted both of them from a rescue and slowly figured out that they each had issues they needed help dealing with. Our Malinois mix came to us with awful separation anxiety, didn’t like other dogs, pulled on the leash, wanted to eat all the cars that drove by along with many other issues we needed help fixing. Our shepherd mix also didn’t like other dogs, he was severely scared of bicycles, and wanted to eat our ferrets. Thanks to Jim, we have completely different dogs. We have gotten numerous compliments from friends and family at how much of a difference training has made for them. I’m convinced there isn’t much that the staff here can’t help fix. The dedication he has to each of the dogs he trains is unmatched. (Alex has also worked with our pups and is great!) Every single person we have came in contact here have been amazing. We have continued training with our Mal, and she still sees Foundation K-9 every other week and it’s been almost a year! There is no other place I would tell someone to take their dog. Thank you so much Foundation K-9 for treating our dogs like one of your own. All of you are the best!

Laurie Popovich
5/5
I brought my 6 month old German Shepherd Freida to K9 Foundation and it was an excellent experience for both of us. I learned as much as she did. The training center and grounds are well maintained, clean, organized and meticulous. The owners Jim and Sharon are warm and friendly …Read full reviewClose full review

I brought my 6 month old German Shepherd Freida to K9 Foundation and it was an excellent experience for both of us. I learned as much as she did. The training center and grounds are well maintained, clean, organized and meticulous. The owners Jim and Sharon are warm and friendly and were very loving to my dog. They know what they’re doing and helped me to learn and understand how to continue to work with my dog. Alex was wonderful and has a kind and easy manner with me and my dog. He taught me so much. They all ‘mean business’, are detail oriented, and get the results you want and expect from your dog. I had lots of questions and they had all the answers. I would highly recommend!

Josh Richardson
5/5

Great people first off. Would highly recommend taking your dog here to get them trained.We got a lab puppy and had a newborn at the same time and they made the transition so easy I can't thank them enough!!

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