K9CX Canine Connection

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.

LAST CALL: Classes Start Next Week! 🐾📣Ready for a calmer, better-mannered dog before the holidays? Let’s go. Our Obedien...
09/03/2025

LAST CALL: Classes Start Next Week! 🐾📣

Ready for a calmer, better-mannered dog before the holidays? Let’s go. Our Obedience and Puppy Foundations classes kick off next week and spots are limited (max 7 dogs per class for focused coaching).

What you’ll build:
• Sit • Stay • Heel • Place • Reliable Recall
• Real-world manners around guests, kids & other dogs
• Confidence + a stronger bond (no-treat, trust-based training—Training with Soul)

Perfect for:
✅ Puppies up to 4 months (socialization + foundations)
✅ Adolescent & adult dogs (jumping, pulling, barking, ignoring recall)

Details:
📅 Basic Obedience starts Wednesday, Sept 10
📅 Puppy Class starts Thursday, Sept 11
📍 Escanaba Training Center
👨‍🏫 Lead Trainer: Dave Johnson — 25+ years’ experience (K9, service, therapy, hunting & family obedience)
🎯 Both are 4-week sessions • Small classes • Includes leash & collar • No-treat, trust-based training

📲 How to Reach Us
Phone/Text: 906-280-9850
Email: [email protected]
Facebook Messenger: K9CX Canine Connection
Website: K9CX.com

Let’s build calm, confident K9 teams—together. 🇺🇸🐶

🐾 Vaccination Records for Classes & One-on-One 🐾For the health and safety of all dogs and families, the following are re...
09/03/2025

🐾 Vaccination Records for Classes & One-on-One 🐾

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]

Classes Start Next Week! 🐾📣Ready for a calmer, better-mannered dog before the holidays? Let’s go. Our Obedience and Pupp...
09/01/2025

Classes Start Next Week! 🐾📣

Ready for a calmer, better-mannered dog before the holidays? Let’s go. Our Obedience and Puppy Foundations classes kick off next week and spots are limited (max 7 dogs per class for focused coaching).

What you’ll build:
• Sit • Stay • Heel • Place • Reliable Recall
• Real-world manners around guests, kids & other dogs
• Confidence + a stronger bond (no-treat, trust-based training—Training with Soul)

Perfect for:
✅ Puppies up to 4 months (socialization + foundations)
✅ Adolescent & adult dogs (jumping, pulling, barking, ignoring recall)

Details:
📅 Starts: Next Week! Wednesday is Basic Obedience and Thursday is Puppy
📅
Escanaba Training Center
👨‍🏫 Lead Trainer: Dave Johnson — 25+ years’ experience (K9, service, therapy, hunting & family obedience)
🎒 Max 7 dogs per class for focused coaching

👉 Contact us now to sign up or for more information
Prefer to talk? Call/Text 906-280-9850 or email us at [email protected]

K9CX.com

Let’s build calm, confident K9 teams—together. 🇺🇸🐶

Happy Labor Day from our pack to yours! 🐾Today we’re celebrating the hard-working people who keep our community moving—a...
09/01/2025

Happy Labor Day from our pack to yours! 🐾

Today we’re celebrating the hard-working people who keep our community moving—and the hard-working pups mastering sit, stay, heel, and place. Whether your dog is a service partner, therapy comforter, hunting buddy, or the family comedian learning good manners, we see the effort you put in together. 💙

Holiday game plan with your dog:
• Exercise before the cookout (calm dog = calm home)
• Use a solid “Place” during meals to prevent begging
• Keep water + shade handy; double-check ID tags
• Practice one great recall between burger flips 🐕

We’ll be back to training tomorrow to keep building confident, well-mannered K9 teams.

📅 Fall sessions start next week for basic obedience and puppy classes

📍 Escanaba | 📞 906-280-9850 | [email protected]

Pulling? Jumping? Barking? Recall issues? 🚫Fix it with no-treat training in Escanaba starting the week of Sept. 8Create...
08/30/2025

Pulling? Jumping? Barking? Recall issues? 🚫
Fix it with no-treat training in Escanaba starting the week of Sept. 8
Create a deeper bond with your pup!

📅 Basic Obedience on Wednesdays (4 months & older)
📅 Puppy Classes on Thursdays
🎯 Small Class Sizes!

👉 Message us today to save your spot!

📲 906-280-9850 | 📩 Messenger | [email protected]

A puppy’s first months set the foundation for a lifetime. 💛Join Thursday Puppy Classes in Escanaba with Dave Johnson — 2...
08/28/2025

A puppy’s first months set the foundation for a lifetime. 💛

Join Thursday Puppy Classes in Escanaba with Dave Johnson — 25 years of training experience.

✨ No-treat training builds trust, confidence & respect.
✨ Families encouraged to attend—set everyone up for success.
✨ Each puppy gets a new leash & collar.

📅 Begins Sept 11 (Thursdays)
🕙 10:00 AM or 5:30 PM | 7 dogs max per class

👉 Contact Dave today to save your pup’s spot:
📲 906-280-9850 | 📩 Messenger | ✉️ [email protected]

🐕 + 👶 = ❤️Our obedience training is more than sit and stay—it’s about creating a calm, confident bond your family can co...
08/27/2025

🐕 + 👶 = ❤️

Our obedience training is more than sit and stay—it’s about creating a calm, confident bond your family can count on.

✨ No-treat training
✨ Focus on recall, leash manners, stay & place
✨ Classes include a new leash & collar

📍 Escanaba | Starts Sept. 10 (Wednesdays)
🕙 5:30 PM or 7 PM • 7 dogs per class

👉 Sign up today and watch your puppy become your child’s best friend.
📲 906-280-9850 | 📩 Messenger

🍂🐾 FALL DOG TRAINING – SEPTEMBER CLASSES IN LORETTO & ESCANABABack-to-school routines, Friday night games, and cooler we...
08/26/2025

🍂🐾 FALL DOG TRAINING – SEPTEMBER CLASSES IN LORETTO & ESCANABA

Back-to-school routines, Friday night games, and cooler weather mean more time indoors. Is your dog ready?

Join our Monday Group Obedience Classes in Loretto, (Dickinson County) & Escanaba this September and set your pup up for success all season long.

✅ Calm indoor manners for family nights
✅ Leash skills for walks in crisp fall weather
✅ Reliable obedience around kids, guests & game-day excitement
✅ Training built on leadership—not treats

👉 Sign up today and save your spot for Monday's Puppy & Obedience classes in Loretto!

👉 Sign up today and save your spot for Wednesday & Thursday's Puppy & Obedience classes in Escanaba!

Class sizes are limited to ensure the best experience for you and your pup!

Contact us via Messenger | Text 906-280-9850 | Email: [email protected]



🍂🐾 FALL DOG TRAINING – SEPTEMBER CLASSES IN LORETTO

🚶‍♂️ Tired of being dragged on walks? 👉 Walk together, not against each other. Join Canine Connection’s Basic Obedience...
08/24/2025

🚶‍♂️ Tired of being dragged on walks? 👉 Walk together, not against each other.

Join Canine Connection’s Basic Obedience in Loretto & Escanaba and stop leash pulling for good.

✨ No-Treat Training builds calm, focused walks.

Do you have a pup that is 8 weeks to 4 months old? Ask us about Puppy Class!

🎁 Includes a new leash & collar
👨‍🏫 With Dave Johnson – 25 years of training experience

📍 Loretto | Starts Sept. 8 (Mondays)
📍 Escanaba | Starts Sept. 10 (Wednesdays)
🕙 Class times: 5:30–6:30 PM or 7–8 PM

📲 906-280-9850 | 📩 Messenger | [email protected] | K9CX.com

🐾 Frustrated with your dog’s behavior?Pulling on the leash, barking too much, ignoring recall—or refusing to stay and pl...
08/23/2025

🐾 Frustrated with your dog’s behavior?

Pulling on the leash, barking too much, ignoring recall—or refusing to stay and place?

Join Canine Connection’s Basic Obedience Classes in Escanaba with Dave Johnson — 25 years of training experience.

Do you have a new puppy? Ask us about Puppy Classes for those little cuties who are less than 4 months old!

✨ No-Treat Training that builds calm focus, confidence, and teamwork.
🎁 Gain confidence in your skills and in your dog
🎯 Limited to 7 dogs per class for personal attention.

📍 Escanaba | Wednesdays starting Sept. 10 (ET)
🕙 Class times: 5:30–6:30 PM or 7–8 PM

👉 Stop the pulling, calm the barking, fix recall, and master stay & place.
📲 Text 906-280-9850 | 📩 Messenger | ✉️ [email protected]

🐕 Does your pup:❌ Jump on guests❌ Pull on the leash❌ Bark too much❌ Ignore “come”❌ Struggle with stay or place?We can he...
08/22/2025

🐕 Does your pup:
❌ Jump on guests
❌ Pull on the leash
❌ Bark too much
❌ Ignore “come”
❌ Struggle with stay or place?

We can help.

Join Dave Johnson, trusted trainer with 25 years of experience, for Basic Obedience in Escanaba.
✨ No-Treat Training designed for real families and real results.
🎁 Gain confidence in your skills and in your dog
🎁 Every dog receives focused attention for their needs.

📅 Classes start Wednesday, Sept. 10
🕙 Choose a time: 5:30 PM or 7 PM
⚠️ Small classes — 7 dogs max!

👉 Build better manners and a stronger bond. Sign up today:
📲 906-280-9850 | 📩 Messenger | ✉️ [email protected]

Consistency creates calm.Dogs thrive when expectations are clear.At K9CX, we teach YOU how to lead—and your dog how to f...
08/21/2025

Consistency creates calm.

Dogs thrive when expectations are clear.

At K9CX, we teach YOU how to lead—and your dog how to follow—without distractions or food rewards.

Obedience & Puppy classes start the week of September 8th in Loretto & Escanaba

Contact us via Facebook Messenger; Text: 906-280-9850; Email: [email protected]

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613 Ludington
Escanaba, MI
49829

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+19062809850

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