Fortified K9

Fortified K9 We are an established dog training facility with 20+ years of experience in training various breeds of dogs for family integration and personal protection.

13/12/2024
Waffles personality pic 🧇 These guys are so much fun already
11/12/2024

Waffles personality pic 🧇

These guys are so much fun already

🗣️🐾 Training Tip Tuesday: Avoid Repeating Commands! 🐾🗣️ • Teach your dog to respond the first time. 🐶✨Repeating a comman...
10/12/2024

🗣️🐾 Training Tip Tuesday: Avoid Repeating Commands! 🐾🗣️

• Teach your dog to respond the first time. 🐶✨

Repeating a command over and over teaches your dog that they don’t need to listen until the third, fourth, or fifth time you say it.

• Say it once, then guide them. ✋👉

If your dog doesn’t respond, gently guide them into the behavior and reward them. This reinforces the command without creating bad habits.

• Build stronger communication. 🐾💬

A one-and-done approach keeps commands clear and helps your dog focus better, especially in distracting environments.

• Saves you frustration later! 😌🐕

Consistency now means your dog will respond faster and more reliably in the future, making life easier for both of you.

Baby B&T Jade getting some play time in
10/12/2024

Baby B&T Jade getting some play time in

Mercy says hi! 👋
08/12/2024

Mercy says hi! 👋

06/12/2024

Today, officers with the Shelbyville Police Department's Directed Patrol Unit acted on a tip from the Tennessee Bureau of Investigation (TBI) regarding the location of a Wanted Fugitive.

Austin Derryberry was wanted for the following outstanding warrants:

- Collin County, Texas: Secured Bond for Dangerous Drugs
- Maury County, Tennessee: Failure to Appear on the original charge of Domestic Assault
- Adams County, Colorado: Failure to Appear on the original charge of Domestic Violence

Thanks to the dedicated efforts of our Directed Patrol Unit, Derryberry was taken into custody without incident. He will be held accountable for the charges mentioned above.

We are grateful to the TBI for their collaboration and remain committed to ensuring public safety in our community.

🐾🎓 Training Tip Tuesday: Training Isn’t Just for Puppies! 🎓🐾 • Dogs can learn at any age! 🐶🧠Whether they’re 8 weeks or 8...
03/12/2024

🐾🎓 Training Tip Tuesday: Training Isn’t Just for Puppies! 🎓🐾

• Dogs can learn at any age! 🐶🧠
Whether they’re 8 weeks or 8 years old, dogs are always capable of learning new commands, tricks, and behaviors.

• Refresh old skills. 🔄🐕
Regular training keeps your dog’s mind sharp and reinforces good habits, even for behaviors they already know.

• It’s great for senior dogs! 👴❤️
Older dogs benefit from mental stimulation, which can help prevent cognitive decline and keep them active and engaged.

• Stronger bond at any stage of life. 🐾🤝
Training builds trust and connection between you and your dog, no matter how long you’ve been together.

What new skill are you teaching your dog this week? Tell us below! 🐶👇

Jetta working on deep, calm grips on the bite table
02/12/2024

Jetta working on deep, calm grips on the bite table

Last Wednesday’s training groupSwipe to see the most perfect personality pic of Pepper 😂1. Milo2. Pepper3. Trigger 4. Ra...
30/11/2024

Last Wednesday’s training group

Swipe to see the most perfect personality pic of Pepper 😂

1. Milo
2. Pepper
3. Trigger
4. Ranger
5. Jerry

🌎🐾 Training Tip Tuesday: Introduce Your Dog to New People & Environments! 🐾🌎• Socialization builds confidence! 🐶✨Meeting...
26/11/2024

🌎🐾 Training Tip Tuesday: Introduce Your Dog to New People & Environments! 🐾🌎

• Socialization builds confidence! 🐶✨
Meeting new people and exploring different environments helps your dog stay calm and focused, even in unfamiliar situations.

• Start slow and keep it positive. 🐾🎉
Gradually introduce your dog to new experiences and pair them with treats, toys, or praise to create positive associations.

• Expose them to variety! 🏞️🚗🏠
Different sights, sounds, and smells—like parks, busy streets, or quiet cafés—help your dog adapt and reduce fear of the unknown.

Then —> Now 🥹We did a puppy board and train with Millie when she was a baby and has grown so much!!!
25/11/2024

Then —> Now 🥹

We did a puppy board and train with Millie when she was a baby and has grown so much!!!

Happy third birthday to this guy!
22/11/2024

Happy third birthday to this guy!

Skills are perishable!!! Anything that you haven’t done in a while is going to be sloppier than if you did it once …or 1...
21/11/2024

Skills are perishable!!!

Anything that you haven’t done in a while is going to be sloppier than if you did it once …or 10 times per day.

If you expect greatness, you have to be consistent!

Baby puppies 😍
20/11/2024

Baby puppies 😍

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Our Foundation

It all started with the love of a dog. A bond which could not be broken between a boy and his loyal companion. What began as a childhood affection, grew into an adult obsession. Steve realized his passion and potential when he purchased his first German Shepherd and began looking for an activity to do together to increase the bond and to give the dog a purpose. Through his 20+ years of learning and growing, he has helped countless owners decrease their frustration and increase a stronger bond with their four legged family member. What began as an affection, has become a passion in helping others with his God-given talents. Let us show you how to achieve a better relationship with your dog.