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.

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!

Build a Bond That LastsTraining isn’t about control — it’s about connection.With one-on-one sessions at K9CX, you’ll str...
11/07/2025

Build a Bond That Lasts

Training isn’t about control — it’s about connection.

With one-on-one sessions at K9CX, you’ll strengthen the bond that supports our pups and their families every single day.

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

🐕‍🦺💬 One-on-One Focus = Faster Progress🎯 Is your dog struggling with leash manners, barking, recall, or jumping?Private...
11/03/2025

🐕‍🦺💬 One-on-One Focus = Faster Progress

🎯 Is your dog struggling with leash manners, barking, recall, or jumping?

Private sessions at K9CX are the perfect way to focus on your dog’s unique needs.

With over 25 years of experience, Dave Johnson helps families build real obedience through calm consistency—not bribery.

You’ll learn how to clearly communicate, set fair boundaries, and lead your dog confidently in any environment.

🐾 No distractions, no crowds—just you, your dog, and a proven plan for success.
Start your journey today!

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

11/02/2025

What’s the best thing to do if you see a service dog in public? Absolutely nothing! Let’s let them do their job and support their owner. For more service dog tips call/text 906-280-9850

🐕‍🦺💬 One-on-One Focus = Faster Progress 🐕‍🦺💬 🎯 Is your dog struggling with leash manners, barking, recall, or jumping...
10/31/2025

🐕‍🦺💬 One-on-One Focus = Faster Progress 🐕‍🦺💬

🎯 Is your dog struggling with leash manners, barking, recall, or jumping?

Private sessions at K9CX are the perfect way to focus on your dog’s unique needs.

With over 25 years of experience, Dave helps families build real obedience through calm consistency—not bribery.

You’ll learn how to clearly communicate, set fair boundaries, and lead your dog confidently in any environment.

🐾 No distractions, no crowds—just you, your dog, and a proven plan for success.
Start your journey today!

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

🐾🏡 Turn Frustration into Focus 🐾🏡🐶 Is your dog ignoring commands, pulling on leash, or acting wild around visitors?Y...
10/30/2025

🐾🏡 Turn Frustration into Focus 🐾🏡

🐶 Is your dog ignoring commands, pulling on leash, or acting wild around visitors?
You’re not alone — and we can help!

Our one-on-one training sessions at K9CX give families the tools to fix common issues like:
🦴 Jumping & pulling
🐕 Barking & lunging
🚫 Ignoring commands
💨 Poor recall or impulse control

Dave brings over 25 years of hands-on experience to each private session—helping your dog learn calm, confident behavior that lasts.

👉 Help your dog and your family today—book your session at K9CX!

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

🧭 Ready to Begin Your Training Journey?Take the first step toward a calmer, happier dog — and a stronger bond for our pu...
10/28/2025

🧭 Ready to Begin Your Training Journey?

Take the first step toward a calmer, happier dog — and a stronger bond for our pups and their families.

📍 One-on-one private training with Dave at K9CX Escanaba

📞 906-280-9850 | ✉️ [email protected]
| 💬 Messenger | 💻 www.K9CX.com

Because when families and dogs train together, everyone wins. 🐾

|🐾 Help Spread the Word — Support K9CX!For over 25 years, we’ve proudly supported dog lovers and their pups across the U...
10/27/2025

|🐾 Help Spread the Word — Support K9CX!

For over 25 years, we’ve proudly supported dog lovers and their pups across the U.P. — helping families build calm, confident, and trusting companions for life. 💙

We’re also honored to be nominated as “Best Pet Trainer” in the Escanaba Daily Press! 🏆

Your support and encouragement mean the world to us — and together, we can keep growing our amazing K9CX family.

If you’ve trained with our team and believe in what we do at K9CX, here’s how you can help us spread the word and celebrate this milestone:

💬 1️⃣ Invite Your Friends to Like Our Page
• Go to the K9CX page
• Tap the “…” (More) button or “Invite friends” option
• Choose Invite All or select friends who love dogs 🐕
• Click Send Invites — that’s it!

✅ You just helped more local families discover great training.

📍 Escanaba, MI | 📞 906-280-9850 | ✉️ [email protected]
💬 Message us on Facebook Messenger -
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10/27/2025

We’re hearing about a fatal dog fight, it’s heartbreaking and preventable! Please keep a small fire extinguisher in your car and home. Call/text for more dog safety tips 902-280-9850

Consistency Creates CalmDoes your pup forget their manners the second excitement hits? 🐾Consistency is the secret to cal...
10/23/2025

Consistency Creates Calm

Does your pup forget their manners the second excitement hits? 🐾
Consistency is the secret to calm. Dave’s one-on-one sessions build trust-based obedience, so your dog listens because they respect you, not because of a treat.

🏆 With over 25 years of training experience—including service, hunting, and protection dogs—Dave helps families turn chaos into confidence.

📅 November one-on-one sessions are now open!

Build the connection that lasts a lifetime.

📞 906-280-9850 | 📧 [email protected]

🌐 www.K9CX.com

🐾 K9CX Training Update! 🐾Hey everyone! Dave is attending advanced training to bring even more knowledge and skills back ...
10/22/2025

🐾 K9CX Training Update! 🐾

Hey everyone! Dave is attending advanced training to bring even more knowledge and skills back to our K9CX families 💪🐶 and he's really excited to share what he's learning with us!

During this time, he’ll be checking and returning messages once a day, so thank you for your patience!

✨ Scheduling for November one-on-one sessions is now open! If you’re ready to work on obedience, leash manners, or specific behavior issues, now’s the time to grab your spot before the calendar fills up.

And remember — don’t stop training! Even a few minutes each day of practice, structure, and fun can make a big difference for you and your pup. Keep up the great work, and we can’t wait to see all your progress when Dave returns on November 3rd! 🐕❤️

📧 [email protected]

🌐 www.K9CX.com

Lola!Lola had an amazing stay & train with Dave! She worked really hard .... she's resting before reuniting with her fa...
10/21/2025

Lola!

Lola had an amazing stay & train with Dave!

She worked really hard .... she's resting before reuniting with her family.

Dave’s one-on-one sessions help you replace chaos with calm using structure, consistency, and trust-based techniques (no treats needed).

✅ Results our clients love: confident handlers, focused dogs, and peaceful walks.

📅 Book your November one-on-one and start transforming frustration into teamwork.

📞 906-280-9850 | 📧 [email protected]

🌐 www.K9CX.com

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