JONATHAN CARTWRIGHT
Founder & CEO — 00K9 GSDTWINS Dog Training Inc.
K9 Trainer | Dual-Purpose Working Dog Specialist | K9 Security & Protection | Creator of the 00K9 Training System
Over 10 Years of Experience | 33 U.S. States | 9 Canadian Provinces
THE MAN BEHIND 00K9
Jonathan Cartwright is a Canadian professional K9 trainer, entrepreneur, working-dog specialist, and the founder and CEO of 00K9 GSDTWINS Dog Training Inc.
With over a decade of hands-on experience and a professional journey spanning 33 U.S. states and nine Canadian provinces, Jonathan has dedicated his career to understanding canine behaviour, developing advanced obedience, and strengthening the relationship between dogs and their handlers.
Throughout his travels, Jonathan has trained alongside elite canine professionals, specialized working-dog trainers, and personnel associated with multiple agencies and professional organizations.
Some of these affiliations and training experiences remain confidential due to professional agreements and the sensitive nature of certain assignments. Jonathan respects those obligations while continuing to apply the knowledge and experience gained throughout his career.
His philosophy is built on a simple principle:
True expertise is not defined by a title. It is demonstrated through knowledge, consistency, experience, and results.
ELITE K9 TRAINING & SPECIALIZED WORKING DOGS
Jonathan's experience extends well beyond traditional family dog obedience.
His professional background includes training dual-purpose working canines in specialized disciplines such as:
- Criminal apprehension and controlled protection
- Human tracking and scent detection
- Odour recognition and search work
- Advanced obedience and off-leash control
- Environmental desensitization
- Public neutrality and distraction management
- Handler communication and canine impulse control
- Real-world operational readiness
These dogs represent years of dedication, discipline, and intensive training.
One of Jonathan's most distinctive experiences involved conducting environmental desensitization training with working dogs at Walt Disney World.
Through exposure to large crowds, unfamiliar noises, unpredictable movement, attractions, and highly stimulating environments, Jonathan worked to develop canine confidence, composure, and reliable obedience under challenging conditions.
His belief is that a truly well-trained dog must be capable of performing not only in a controlled training environment but also in the unpredictable situations encountered in everyday life.
HIGH-PROFILE EVENTS, SECURITY & PUBLIC APPEARANCES
Throughout his career, Jonathan participated in high-profile events, specialized K9 handling assignments, public appearances, and security-related activities involving internationally recognized figures.
His experience includes:
Presidential Inauguration & Red-Carpet Appearance
Jonathan has attented presidential inauguration-related events, including a red-carpet appearance alongside the President.
Turning Point USA — Charlie Kirk
K9 handler for Turning Point USA in connection with Charlie Kirk, undertaking canine handling and security-related responsibilities.
Jonathan has also had involvement in special events associated with the late professional wrestling legend Hulk Hogan.
Special Guest Appearances & Major Public Events
His background includes invitations and appearances at public events and parades, including an appearance identifies as in 250 Army Parade.
These experiences form part of Jonathan's broader professional journey involving canine handling, event environments, public appearances, and working alongside professionals from different industries.
HUNDREDS OF COLLABORATIONS & PROFESSIONAL CONNECTIONS
Over the years, Jonathan has developed an extensive network of professional relationships throughout the canine industry.
He has participating in hundreds of collaborations, demonstrations, training engagements, and interactions with trainers, handlers, and agency personnel across North America.
Many of these experiences have been shared through his social media platforms, offering the public a look into his work, professional connections, and dedication to the K9 industry.
Although certain professional affiliations cannot be publicly identified due to confidentiality obligations, Jonathan considers the practical knowledge gained through these experiences an important foundation of his training philosophy.
CONTINUED EDUCATION & PROFESSIONAL K9 CONFERENCES
Jonathan firmly believes that professional development should never stop.
Throughout his career, he has attended multiple canine conferences, specialized training seminars, professional gatherings, and industry events to continue expanding his knowledge of canine behaviour, advanced obedience, working-dog development, and real-world K9 training.
These experiences have allowed him to explore different training philosophies, exchange knowledge with experienced professionals, and continually refine his methodology.
For Jonathan, continued education is more than a professional commitment. It is a responsibility to the dogs, handlers, and families who place their trust in his experience.
"The day you believe you know everything about dog training is the day you stop growing as a trainer."
This philosophy continues to influence how Jonathan develops his training methods and approaches every dog as an individual.
FEATURED IN MAGAZINES & MEDIA PUBLICATIONS
Jonathan's work has also attracted attention beyond the training field.
He has been featured in magazine articles and community publications, including Neighbours of Woodbridge magazine, where his professional journey, passion for dogs, and business have received coverage.
These media appearances have helped introduce his experience and training philosophy to audiences outside his immediate client community.
Alongside published articles, Jonathan continues to share training demonstrations, working-dog videos, client transformations, and professional collaborations through his online platforms.
His growing digital presence reflects his commitment to educating the public about responsible dog ownership and structured canine training.
THE CREATOR OF THE 00K9 TRAINING SYSTEM
After more than a decade of travelling, training, learning, and working alongside experienced K9 professionals, Jonathan set out to create something uniquely his own.
He combined techniques, lessons, and practical experience gathered throughout his career to develop the 00K9 Training System.
At the centre of this methodology are Jonathan's specially designed 00K9 Shaping Boxes.
These training platforms were developed to encourage dogs to think, problem-solve, develop confidence, improve body awareness, and build reliable obedience through structured exercises.
Rather than simply expecting a dog to perform a command, Jonathan focuses on helping the animal understand the behaviour being taught.
His methodology incorporates the Cue–Mark–Reward (CMR) system, using clear communication, precise timing, consistent expectations, and positive reinforcement of successful behaviour.
Through his shaping-box exercises, dogs progressively develop foundational obedience, handler focus, impulse control, recall, and increasingly complex movement patterns.
Jonathan describes the system as his own combination of professional experience, practical innovation, and techniques refined through years of working with different dogs.
"I spent years travelling, learning from incredible trainers, working with different dogs, and studying how they think. I took everything I learned, combined it with my own experience, and created something that represents my philosophy. That's the 00K9 Training System."
— Jonathan Cartwright
FROM ELITE WORKING CANINES TO EVERYDAY FAMILY DOGS
Today, Jonathan brings his specialized knowledge directly into the homes and communities of dog owners through 00K9 GSDTWINS Dog Training Inc.
As a mobile dog trainer, he provides personalized, one-on-one training designed around each dog's behaviour, environment, and individual needs.
His work encompasses puppy foundations, obedience development, leash manners, behavioural challenges, reactivity, confidence building, advanced obedience, and service-dog training foundations.
Jonathan's objective is not simply to teach commands.
It is to develop confident dogs, knowledgeable handlers, and lasting communication between them.
He believes that training should be practical, structured, engaging, and enjoyable for both dogs and their owners.
A dog should not only know how to behave during a training session. It should understand how to succeed in everyday life.
BUILDING THE FUTURE OF 00K9
Jonathan's vision extends beyond operating a successful dog training company.
He is committed to expanding the 00K9 Training System, educating future handlers, and developing opportunities to share his methodology with aspiring professional trainers.
Through his planned 00K9 Trainer Academy, Jonathan aims to pass along the knowledge, techniques, and experience he has developed throughout his career.
His long-term objective is to build a training legacy that represents professionalism, education, innovation, and respect for the capabilities of working and companion dogs alike.
MORE THAN A DOG TRAINER — A LIFETIME COMMITMENT
From travelling across North America and learning alongside elite K9 professionals to developing specialized working dogs, participating in high-profile events, attending industry conferences, receiving magazine coverage, and creating his own training system, Jonathan's career reflects a continuing commitment to the canine industry.
He has built his professional identity around experience, dedication, and the belief that every dog has the potential to improve with the right guidance.
Today, as founder and CEO of 00K9 GSDTWINS Dog Training Inc., Jonathan continues to pursue the mission that inspired his career:
To create confident, happy, disciplined dogs while empowering owners to become knowledgeable, capable handlers.
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JONATHAN CARTWRIGHT
Founder & CEO
00K9 GSDTWINS Dog Training Inc.
Creator of the 00K9 Training System
Professional K9 Trainer | Working Dog Specialist
Advanced Obedience | Behavioural Development | K9 Protection
Website: www.00K9.ca
00K9 — EXPERIENCE. PRECISION. CONFIDENCE. CONTROL.
Built on experience. Driven by passion. Defined by the work.