Foundation K9 NWI

Foundation K9 NWI offers three main programs: Day Training (dog spends the day at the facility with one-on-one training), Board & Train (4–5 week intensive residential program with real-world exposure), and private lessons. All programs include personalized coaching for owners, video updates, and follow-up sessions to maintain progress. Training focuses on obedience, recall, behavior modification, and environmental reliability using low-level E-collar communication and positive reinforcement techniques. Programs are tailored to each dog’s age, breed, and specific behavioral challenges.

Pricing Summary

Pricing is customized based on program type and dog’s needs. They offer a $100 value free in-person evaluation to determine the appropriate package. No specific rates are listed, but additional sessions are provided at no charge under their guarantee if results are not achieved.

Policies

Foundation K9 NWI guarantees results with a No-Risk Dog Training Guarantee: if clients are not satisfied, they provide additional training sessions at no charge until results are achieved. Lifetime support is offered for any future behavioral issues. No cancellation or rescheduling policies are explicitly stated.

Foundation K9 NWI is a professional dog training business based in Valparaiso, Indiana, serving Northwest Indiana with a sole focus on dog training. They offer customized training programs including private lessons, day training, and board & train services, designed for dogs of all breeds, ages, and behavioral needs. Their certified trainers use proven methods, including low-level E-collar communication, to build reliable obedience, recall, and behavior modification—both on and off leash. They guarantee results with a No-Risk Dog Training Guarantee, offering unlimited additional sessions at no charge if needed, and provide lifetime support for any future behavioral issues. Their trainers are personally trained by Jim, a national speaker and certified NePoPo® instructor, ensuring high-quality, consistent training standards. They do not offer grooming, daycare, or veterinary services, maintaining a dedicated focus on training excellence.

They emphasize building strong owner-dog relationships through hands-on coaching, video updates, and follow-up sessions to ensure long-term success. Their programs are tailored to individual needs, whether addressing puppy behavior, leash pulling, reactivity, separation anxiety, or recall issues. Clients consistently praise their communication, patience, and ability to transform even the most challenging dogs into well-behaved companions.

Foundation K9 NWI is recognized as the Best Dog Training Company in Northwest Indiana by Dog Problems Magazine and has helped hundreds of dog owners nationwide over 25 years.

Accomplishments

Voted Best Dog Training Company in Northwest Indiana by the Editors of Dog Problems Magazine. Trainers are personally trained by Jim, a national speaker and certified NePoPo® instructor with over 25 years of experience training professional and sport dog trainers nationwide.

How to Get Started!

Begin with a free in-person evaluation and temperament test, scheduled by phone or online form. During the consultation, trainers assess the dog’s behavior, discuss goals, and customize a training plan. Clients are then guided into the appropriate program—Day Training, Board & Train, or private lessons—with clear next steps and pricing details.