Business Details
Professional Dog Training Services in Aberdeen
Founded by Lynn and Kevin Bain, K9 Foundation has been a leader in professional dog training and behavior modification since its inception. Our team of certified trainers brings decades of combined experience in obedience, aggression rehabilitation, competitive sports, and therapy dog preparation. We specialize in personalized training solutions for pet owners and working dogs, utilizing science-based methods to strengthen human-canine relationships.Our facility includes a 5,000 sq ft training center equipped for both recreational and advanced skill development. We maintain active memberships in the USMRA and local kennel clubs while staying current with veterinary behavior seminars. Our approach combines practical skill development with deep understanding of canine psychology, serving clients from initial consultation through advanced competition readiness.
Services
Behavior Modification
Private Training
Group Classes
Competition Preparation
Therapy Dog Training
Highlights and features
- Certified trainers with 30+ years of combined experience
- Specialized behavior modification programs for reactive dogs
- Active participants in national and international dog sports competitions
- USMRA member trainers with specialized decoy and judging certifications
- Science-based methods developed through veterinary behavior seminars
What people say
Perfect match for reactive dogs
Transformed aggressive behavior
Patient expert instructors
Competition ready techniques
Lifesaving behavior rehabilitation
Services
Behavior Modification
Specialized behavior modification programs address aggression, reactivity, and anxiety issues in dogs. Our certified trainers implement structured rehabilitation plans that identify root causes while teaching alternative behaviors. With 20+ years of experience handling complex cases, we work closely with pet owners to implement lasting solutions that improve safety and quality of life for both dogs and their families.
Private Training
Customized private training programs cater to individual dog and owner needs. Our certified trainers deliver personalized instruction for specific behavioral issues or skill development goals. Available as single sessions or comprehensive packages, these private lessons provide focused attention for clients requiring specialized attention beyond standard group classes or home-based training scenarios.
Competition Preparation
Advanced competition training develops dogs and handlers for AKC, UKC, and CSDP events. Our instructors with international competition experience provide specialized instruction in obedience, nosework, and mondioring. From foundational skills through advanced trial preparation, we help competitive teams refine techniques and build reliable performance capabilities for national-level competitions.
Group Classes
Structured group classes accommodate dogs at all skill levels from beginner manners to advanced competition preparation. Our 5,000 sq ft training center hosts specialized courses including agility, rally, scentwork, and therapy dog preparation. Classes focus on positive reinforcement techniques to develop practical skills while strengthening handler-dog communication in social learning environments.
Therapy Dog Training
Therapy dog training programs develop dogs for certified service roles in healthcare and community settings. Board-certified instructors implement standardized training protocols aligned with AKC CGC requirements. The curriculum covers temperament development, obedience skills, and specialized handling techniques required for dogs performing therapeutic work in hospitals, schools, and elder care facilities.
People
Lynn Bain
Owner/Professional Dog Trainer
Certified veterinarian technician specializing in canine behavior with 20+ years experience in aggression rehabilitation. Holds certifications from AKC, UKC, and BSD. Competes nationally in mondioring and nosework competitions while maintaining active USMRA membership.
Kevin Bain
Owner/Aggression Specialist
Decoy committee member for USMRA with international experience in K9 training. Certified in narcotic detection, bomb detection, and patrol K9 training. Specializes in advanced obedience techniques for working dogs while maintaining competition success in mondioring at national levels.
Kathy Pellerino
Senior Trainer
AKC CGC evaluator with 17 years of professional dog training experience. Holds 51 dog titles across multiple disciplines. Focuses on rally, agility, and obedience training while maintaining active roles in local kennel clubs and therapy dog organizations.
Questions
What types of dog behavior issues do you handle?
We specialize in aggression, reactivity, separation anxiety, and resource guarding cases. Our certified trainers also address obedience challenges and prepare dogs for competitive sports through customized behavior modification programs.
Do you offer both group classes and private sessions?
Yes, we provide group classes for obedience, agility, and scentwork alongside personalized one-on-one training. Private sessions allow focused attention for complex cases or owners needing tailored home-based instruction.
How experienced are your trainers in competition dog sports?
Our instructors regularly compete at national levels in AKC, UKC, and CSDP events. With decades of combined experience as competitors, judges, and evaluators, we prepare dogs for mondioring, IGP, and nosework competitions.
Are your training methods science-based and humane?
We use positive reinforcement and science-based techniques that align with veterinary behavior recommendations. Our certified trainers maintain current knowledge through ongoing education at professional seminars and veterinary conferences.
Can you help with therapy dog certification preparation?
Yes, we provide AKC CGC-certified training programs that prepare dogs for therapy work. Our curriculum covers temperament development, obedience skills, and handler techniques required for hospital and elder care facility access.
What geographic areas do your clients come from?
While based in Aberdeen, NC, we serve clients throughout Moore County, Southern Pines, and beyond. Many clients travel from neighboring states for our specialized behavior modification programs and competition training expertise.
