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.

12/03/2025

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]
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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

11/20/2025

🐶 At K9CX, we focus on solving the everyday challenges families face:

🚫 Jumping on guests
🐾 Pulling on leash
🗣️ Barking and reactivity
🚪 Bolting through doors
⏰ Not coming when called

With calm, consistent leadership (no treats needed), Dave helps you create balance, focus, and trust—right in the real world.

💪 Ready to enjoy walks again? To welcome guests without chaos? To bring calm back into your home?

Contact us!

📍 K9CX Escanaba Training Center
📞 906-280-9850 | 🌐 www.K9CX.com
| 📧 [email protected]

11/18/2025

Fall/Winter Manners Slipping? Let K9CX Help Reset Them

As temps drop and routines shift, many dogs start pulling on walks, barking more, or testing boundaries. This isn’t disobedience — it’s a sign they need more structure.

K9CX offers one-on-one training that quickly resets manners and helps your dog transition smoothly into the UP’s colder months.

👉 Help your dog and your family today— contact K9CX!

📍 K9CX Escanaba Training Center
📞 906-280-9850 | 🌐 www.K9CX.com
| 📧 [email protected]

11/16/2025

Thank you for all the support and patience, if you have reached out I will reply! Lots and lots great work being done, our number one focus will always be quality (even over sleep) my phones always open! 906-280-9850

11/11/2025

Today, we pause to honor all veterans, military families, and the loyal K9s who serve our country.

★ Thank you for your courage
★ Thank you for your sacrifice
★ Thank you for stepping forward

Freedom has never been free. We’re able to live in a country of opportunity, because of the brave ones who served, and those who continue to serve right now.

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11/10/2025

Cooler Weather -- Warm Hearts & Calm Pups

❄️ As temperatures drop, your dog’s behavior may shift, too! Less outdoor time can mean more pent-up energy.

👉 Try short, focused indoor training sessions — 10 minutes of obedience practice is as good as a long walk for the brain!

Try “puppy push-ups” (sit, down, sit, down) and stair recalls.

🐶 Stay active, stay connected — and remember, consistent training = calm homes.

📞 (906) 280-9850 | K9CX.com

“Training with Soul.” 💙

11/09/2025

Thanks for nominating K9 Connection for best of the best dog trainer, again! It’s an honor to serve this community and we are looking forward to many more years of service and supporting your dogs!

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613 Ludington
Escanaba, MI
49829

Telephone

+19062809850

Website

http://www.K9CX.com/

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