Foundation First K9

05/03/2026

Hey guys! 👋
It’s me, Tanner, I’m back! I’ve missed you all and your dogs! If you need boarding give us a call to schedule. I’d be more than happy to take care of them for you. ❤️
Stay tuned for some more posts from me!

04/15/2026

We have these 2 beautiful German Shepherd girls who have been long term boarders, but now are looking for a home. They are sweet, easy to handle, and would make great pets. They are very attached to each other and we’d like them to stay together if at all possible. These are not working lines. Call 904-805-3411 for more information.

04/13/2026

We have some very exciting news! We have hired our daughter Tanner Pipkin to manage FFK9!
Tanner has worked for us before and is professional and proficient in all areas of our business. We are honored to have her back!

To celebrate we're offering 10% off, up to $100, for all boarding booked in April, must be used by July 1, 2026
Call 904-805-3411 to schedule!

11/15/2025

Shay came to us about a year and a half ago. Someone had moved and simply left her behind. We took her and trained her for narcotics detection. It’s been a slow process due to Chuck and I having limited time to dedicate to her training. We finally got her ready to certify and Tammie said’ Chuck, I think Shay’s pregnant!” Even though Chuck was adamant that she couldn’t be, somehow Axle had secretly taken care of business and she had 5 beautiful pups. We’ve kept one and all the others have found great homes. So, now Shay has officially become a narcotics detection dog and she worked her first full shift at the port today. She did an excellent job, and was dubbed the Sweetest dog we have! From throw away to working K9. Good job Shay!

08/11/2025

We still have 2 Puppies left! These are great working lines puppies, German Shepherd/Dutch Shepherd cross 10 weeks old. One male and one female.

08/02/2025

Congratulations to Brianna for certifying her dog Siren on Narcotics!
And to Ariel for certifying with Phoenix on Narcotics and with Dexter on Explosives!

07/16/2025

PUPPIES!!!
Chuck's dog Axle has sired a really nice litter with our Dutch Shepherd female Shay. Axle is 100% imported working lines German Shepherd, Shay is (by DNA test) full blooded Dutchie. Both parents work and are on site. Pups are now 7 weeks old, have had their first shots and 4 are still available, both males and females. These will be excellent working dogs with great temperaments. Call or respond to make arrangements to come see them.

07/06/2025

06/10/2025

When a cruise passenger says 'she's so pretty, I'd love to take her home'. I know they see a quiet well behaved dog. I always say 'no, probably not'...and this is the reality. Our dogs are good because they are kept busy, have a purpose and a job. The are extreme athletes, exceptionally athletic and very, very smart. They don't make good couch potatos!

06/10/2025

We have a very unique opportunity available.
Meet Jake. He's an exceptionally well trained personal protection dog. He's a 5 year old intact male Belgian Malinois. Best in a home without other animals or young children. He's sweet and loving, but a high drive dog who will need lots of exercise and continued training so you can learn how to work him.
Serious inquiries contact us at [email protected]

03/13/2025

We again had the honor of volunteering at the Special Olympics hosted by Mt Vernon School. Thank you Giselle Hellemn McMahan and all the teachers (aka Angels) for all you do. Axle got to come show his support also!