K9CX Canine Connection

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K9CX Canine Connection

We are committed to building relationships of lasting love and trust between dogs and their humans. Please call or text at 906-280-9850 to schedule.

Dave Johnson has over 23 years of dog training experience and has trained well over a 1,000 dogs throughout his career. He finds that giving a dog praise gives owners a stronger bond and has always been a more effective training method for him. He was a police K-9 handler to two K-9s and has completed K-9 school along with 40 hours of LAPD E Collar Training. He's trained police K-9's for Gladstone

, Michigan twice and for Alger County, Michigan. He has taken an inexperienced K-9 handler and a donated dog (with no police K-9 pedigree) and was able to train them to become certified with NAPCH (National Association for Professional Canine Handlers). In 2015, Dave was recognized by Fox TV6's "UPside" program for his work with the Delta Animal Shelter. Received the 2020 Humanitarian of the Year award from the Delta County Animal Shelter for his work with assisting in the seizure and behavioral rehabilitation of the dogs from the Rock, MI Puppy Mill. He enjoys volunteering his time with the Dawgz Adapt Program at the Alger Correctional Facility for dogs that are considered at high risk of being returned to the shelter due to behavioral challenges. Dave enjoys training family dogs through all stages of life and teaching their owners. Training times and days are flexible based on clients' needs. Carlton Isaacon has over 8 years of K-9 training experience with 10 years of active-duty US Air Force Service. He's handled and certified 3 different Military Working Dogs all trained on bite work and either trained to detect explosives or narcotics. He has worked and trained with hundreds of different handlers and trainers from numerous agencies including the US Secret Service, all branches of Department of Defense, FBI, Customs and Border Patrol, ATF and many different local law enforcement agencies all around the US. His career has led him to be deployed 3 different times totaling 1.5 years to different locations in the Middle East as either a K9 Trainer, Handler or K9 Overwatch. As he's developed as a trainer, he started to train other people's dogs in his free time to challenge himself and gain different training perspectives in the dog training world. Carlton also volunteers his time with the Dawgz Adapt Program at the Alger Correctional Facility for dogs that are considered at high risk of being returned to the shelter due to behavioral challenges. He's a lifelong learner and enjoys breaking down dog training methods for all levels of dog owners. Carlton is involved in all obedience classes, does one on one training as well as stay and trains. Call or text 405-537-5817 to schedule.

12/24/2025

🎄🐾 Merry Christmas from K9CX – Canine Connection 🎄🐾

Wishing you and your pups a warm, cozy, and joyful holiday season!

12/22/2025

🐾 Have you signed up for our January Classes or One on Ones?

Don't forget your Vaccination Records 🐾

For the health and safety of all dogs and families, the following are required before attending K9CX training (group or one-on-one):

✅ Vaccination Records (must be up to date for age):

Rabies

Distemper/Parvo (DHPP)

Bordetella (kennel cough)

🚫 No dogs in heat cycle may attend classes

📌 Please bring a copy of your vaccination records to your first session or email them to [email protected] in advance.

✨ All training is no-treat, trust-based with Dave Johnson — 25 years of experience.

📲 Questions or to reserve your spot:
Text/Call Dave: 906-280-9850 | Messenger | ✉️ [email protected]

12/19/2025

🎄🐾 Give a Gift That Lasts Longer Than the Holidays 🐾🎄

Looking for a meaningful Christmas gift for the dog lover in your life?
🎁 Give the gift of dog training with K9CX – Canine Connection.

Dog training isn’t just about commands — it’s about:
✔ Better behavior at home
✔ Stronger bonds between dogs and families
✔ Confidence, structure, and trust
✔ A happier, calmer dog year-round

Whether it’s a puppy just starting out or an adult dog that needs a reset, K9CX training creates real-world results that last far beyond Christmas morning.

🎅 Training Gift Options Available

One-on-one private sessions

Puppy & basic obedience training

Support for common behavior challenges

📍 Serving Escanaba & surrounding communities

📞 Contact Dave Johnson
K9CX – Canine Connection
📱 (906) 280-9850
📧 [email protected]
🌐 www.k9cx.com

This Christmas, skip the toys —
🎄 Give a gift that strengthens the dog and the family.

12/16/2025

💙 A Gift That Changes a Life — For a Young Person & Their Dog 🐾

Thanks to the incredible generosity of a community donor, K9CX – Canine Connection is honored to offer fully donated dog training class for a young person and their dog.

This gift is more than training. It’s an opportunity for a young person to:
🐾Build confidence and responsibility
🐾Learn communication, leadership, and consistency
🐾Develop a lifelong bond with their dog
🐾Gain skills that carry into school, work, and everyday life

🐕 Training with K9CX focuses on trust, structure, and real-world skills that last a lifetime.

✨ To be considered for this generous gift, please reach out directly:

Dave Johnson - K9CX – Canine Connection, Escanaba
📞 (906) 280-9850 | 📧 [email protected] |🌐 www.k9cx.com

We are deeply grateful to the donor who made this possible and proud to support young people and families in our community. 💙

12/15/2025

Register Now for Family-Friendly Training for Basic Obedience & Puppy School!

👨‍👩‍👧‍👦🐶 Training works best when the whole household is on the same page👨‍👩‍👧‍👦🐶

Our Escanaba Training Center classes teach dogs and families how to communicate clearly.

Skills covered:
✔ Consistent cues
✔ Boundaries at home
✔ Better leash control

🎁 Basic Obedience starts January 12th for 4 weeks - 5:30 & 7:00 pm (ET)
🎁 Puppy Class starts January 13th for 4 weeks - 5:30 & 7:00 pm (ET)
🎁 Classes include a new leash & collar

Contact us for more details!

📞 (906) 280-9850 | 📧 [email protected] | 🌐 K9CX.com

12/08/2025

“Is Your Puppy Testing Boundaries?”

Puppy phase = learning phase.

If your little one is nipping, ignoring commands, getting distracted, or having accidents in the house—don’t panic. These aren’t “bad” behaviors… they’re development opportunities.

At K9CX – Canine Connection, Dave uses trusted, no-treat, trust-based methods to help families build calm, confident, well-behaved dogs.

🐾 Common behaviors we address:
• Jumping on guests
• Nipping & mouthing
• Not coming when called
• Leash pulling
• Overexcitement with kids or other pets

Ready for a well-mannered pup who listens the first time?

📞 Dave (906) 280-9850
📧 [email protected]

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📍 One-on-one and classes in Escanaba

12/03/2025

Puppies Feel Seasonal Shifts More — Guide Them with K9CX

Puppies often struggle with dark mornings, cold air, and new routines — leading to setbacks in potty training, crate work, or manners. What they need is short, predictable training routines that build safety and confidence.

K9CX’s one-on-one puppy training helps guide young dogs smoothly through seasonal changes.

📞 Call or text Dave Johnson: (906) 280-9850
📧 [email protected]

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12/01/2025

Seasonal Household Stress — Smooth It Out with K9CX

Seasonal changes often bring new schedules, holiday guests, and routine shifts — and many dogs respond with anxiety or boundary-testing. What they need is predictability, clear communication, and steady training.

K9CX offers one-on-one coaching to help your dog stay polite, calm, and confident through every season of life.

📞 Dave Johnson – K9CX: (906) 280-9850
📧 [email protected]

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11/27/2025

🦃🐾 Happy Thanksgiving from K9CX! 🐾🦃

Wishing you and your pups a safe, peaceful, and memorable Thanksgiving filled with gratitude, good company, and extra tail wags. ❤️

May your day be calm at the door, cozy on the couch, and full of moments that remind us how lucky we are to share life with our dogs.

Stay safe, enjoy the holiday, and give your four-legged family members an extra scratch from us! 🐶💙

K9CX – Canine Connection
Training with Soul
📞 (906) 280-9850
📧 [email protected]

🌐 K9CX.com

11/25/2025

🦃🐾 Thanksgiving Pet Safety: What’s Safe for Cats & Dogs to Eat?

Make your pet their own little “feast” bowl before you season anything: a few bites of plain turkey, a spoon of pumpkin, and a couple plain green beans or carrot pieces. Then they can celebrate with the family without begging at the table or risking an emergency vet visit.

Here's a list of foods that are safe for our pets to enjoy this holiday season!

✅ Safer “YES” Foods
(Plain, unseasoned, no oils, butter, salt, spices, onions, garlic, or gravy.)

• Plain cooked turkey breast - boneless, skinless, fully cooked.
• RAW gizzards, RAW hearts, and RAW organs (dogs & cats)
• Cooked turkey necks (pull meat off the bone)
• Sweet potatoes (plain)
• Plain pumpkin (100% pumpkin, not pie filling)
• Green beans & carrots (raw, steamed/boiled - no seasoning, butter or oil)
• Small apple slices (NO seeds/core)

🚫 “NO THANKS” Foods — Keep These Away:
❌ Corn — hard to digest, causes GI upset, and corn cobs are obstructive choking hazards.
❌ Bread & Stuffing — contain spices/onions.
❌ Turkey skin, bones, gravy, and fatty meats
❌ Ham and Seasoned Meats - usually contain preservatives, onion, garlic, butter, spices, and unsafe ingredients
❌ Stuffing & casseroles — usually contain onion, garlic, butter, spices, and unsafe ingredients.
❌ Grapes/raisins, chocolate, alcohol, xylitol, candy — HIGHLY toxic.
❌ Pumpkin pie or sweet potato casserole — sugar, spices, dairy = GI distress.

Wishing you and your family a safe and memorable holiday season!

K9CX
📍 Escanaba, MI | 📞 (906) 280-9850 | 📧 [email protected]
🌐 K9CX.com

11/23/2025

Making sure you pick the right breed for your service dog is critical! The dogs physical ability and temperament need to be the right fit for the support you need! If you are looking for service dog feel free to give me a call/text to ensure you’re getting a dog that fits your needs! 906-280-9580

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613 Ludington
Escanaba, MI
49829

Telephone

+19062809850

Website

http://www.K9CX.com/

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