
Training dogs is my passion

Teaching others is my goal
Canadian Dog Trainer
Derrick [DJ] Fox
With over two decades of real-world experience, including years as a law-enforcement K9 handler and trainer, we build training programs that give you clarity, control, and a dog you can trust. Everything we teach is rooted in clear communication, practical skills, and proven results.
My foundation in dog training started in policing. I’m professionally certified and have deployed dogs across multiple operational disciplines. I’m a lifelong student of both dog training and personal growth. because progress comes from structure, pressure, and consistency, for dogs and people.
Through work in both civilian and police environments, I learned how to bridge the communication gap between dogs and their handlers; Whether that handler is a frontline member or a family with their first dog.
That’s why I built FoxK9: to deliver professional, tailored training that actually transfers to real life. From basic obedience and off-leash reliability to advanced working-dog behaviour, every dog and every family gets a program built specifically for them.
"I'll do what's best for the dog, Always.
My passion for dogs is matched by my passion to train and educate others.
Mental Health Advocacy
"Being unbreakable means nothing if you are unreachable"
Just as structure builds resilience in dogs, I believe in building it in people. Diagnosed with PTSD in 2016 after years in law enforcement, I fought and rebuilt.
That fuels my commitment to breaking stigma, promoting honest conversations, and helping others find stability, confidence, and purpose.




