About Foundation K9 NWI

Overview

Foundation K9 is a family owned and operated dog training company based on a 10-acre property in Valparaiso, Indiana. The site states results are '100% guaranteed' and that the business was voted Best Dog Training Company in Northwest Indiana by the editors of Dog Problems Magazine. It offers a free in-person evaluation and temperament test to new clients.

Method

The stated approach centers on real-world reliability rather than obedience in a controlled setting. The site says trainers take dogs on frequent community field trips to busy stores, parks, and trails so dogs stay focused anywhere. It states, 'We don't believe in forcing progress; we believe in honoring the dog in front of us,' and emphasizes canine communication and owner coaching until the handler feels fully confident.

Services

Program options include a Day-Train program (a 6-8 week weekly drop-off with a one-hour private coaching lesson at pickup) and Board & Train programs of 4, 6, or 8 weeks scaled to the dog's needs, up to complex cases involving biting, extreme fear, or aggression. Puppy training, off-leash work, and behavior modification are covered. An alumni network offers graduate boarding, graduate day-trains, advanced lessons, and AKC Canine Good Citizen test preparation, with coaching stated as free for life.

What to Expect

New clients begin with a free in-person evaluation on the 10-acre property, including a hands-on assessment and a custom training plan. The business is on-site 24/7, open by appointment only, and serves Valparaiso and surrounding Northwest Indiana communities including Portage, Hobart, Crown Point, Chesterton, Dyer, and Hammond.