K91 Specialized Dog Training

“I am not one for all the labels that get thrown around the dog training industry. But I am incredibly proud to call myself a Foundation Style Dog Trainer. Those who know, know what a FSDT education gives you – a solid foundation from which to continue to grow creatively, and learn objectively and discriminately, from a basis of true and accurate science. You won’t get any secret proprietary magic here. You’ll find no obnoxious marketing bs; amazingly no ego on Michael D’Abruzzo. What you will find in Mike is the most dedicated, generous and thoroughly knowledgeable mentor you could ask for. The most complete body of Source Material research, history, and science of dog training available in one place. The technicals to engineer, execute and troubleshoot a training plan for any case that is ethically and scientifically sound. The Principles you need to understand inside and out to be the best. Explained, inside and out. You belong here if you know you’re a good trainer, but you want to be the best – because you care deeply about dogs, and a standard of quality in all aspects of your training. Over the years I have taken many training seminars, workshops and certification courses, with the biggest names out there. The Foundation Style Dog Trainer course is more valuable than anything else out there. Without any question. Crap – I was trying to keep it short and sweet. I could never express how grateful I am to Mike, and the incredible body of work he has created. It is by far the most important education I have ever received.”
– Melissa Schiraldi, Professional Dog trainer

“I found Mike and Foundation Style Dog Training during a last ditch effort to find answers. I needed to know if there was a way to do specialty training without breaking dogs, or taking a dog away from its owner. I needed to know why I was hitting roadblocks with some of the dogs I wanted to help the most. I was so tired of “this is the way it’s done” and “time in the field” being a substitute for education. I had looked into so many training courses, certifications, and organizations. I found a lot of expensive opinions, marketing gurus, limitations, and most of all: a severe lack of standards and ethics. I wondered if I would have to go to all of the schools and cherry pick what made sense, or just accept that nothing did. Foundation Style Dog Training is absolutely what I was missing. The material, community of passionate trainers, and live question and answer streams, are not a training style or new method. They are timeless studies of the industry, the history of animal psychology, genetics, ethology, aggression, behavioral modification, health, LIMA and the highest standards of operations and professional ethics. Thanks to my K9-1 education and the continued support this school offers, I have not since had a behavioral issue or client request that I couldn’t ethically and competently address and build training plans for. I am doing the specialized training I always dreamed of without sacrificing the happiness of the dog. I no longer just “train dogs”, I coach and educate dog owners. My clients love the marriage of advanced training and cynopraxis. I am forever grateful.”
– Allie Dellosa Rogue K9 Academy

“I cannot say enough good things about Mike D’Abruzzo or the Foundation Style Dog Trainer’s Course! I highly encourage anyone who is serious about dog training and behavior to learn from Mike. I truly believe this is the future for the professional dog trainer’s education and industry. Whether you are a hobbyist or an experienced professional, you will learn and grow through this course. Prior to studying under Mike, I had already attended quite a number of different courses in dog training and behavior. I however always felt that there was something ”missing” in my education and thus I did not feel confident in taking the step into calling myself a professional. What I felt I was missing became clear when I began my studies with Mike. The Foundation Style Trainer’s Course thoroughly goes over not just obedience commands but also learning theory, canine ethology, health, leadership, etc. The course also focuses heavily in giving you a firm understanding of the science and reasoning behind every topic. Everything is backed up with REAL science and studies (sorry, you won’t find any politically correct science here). Even more important is how the course ties everything together in a logical manner, giving you a solid understanding of how everything is interrelated in the human canine relationship. It does not matter what ”style” you ultimately decide to train with, as Mike always tells me, every trainer have their own style and I don’t need to train the way he does. What the course offer is a thorough understanding in the science behind dog training and behavior. This knowledge is what allows us to critically think and formulate our own training plans and solution, without being trapped by techniques we blindly follow. Mike is a person of integrity and I can vouch that he is truly teaching this course for the right reason: To educate and raise the standard of the dog training industry.”
– Davis Tran, Certified Foundation Style Dog Trainer