Danielle Kelly

Owner & Founder
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Danielle Kelly

Owner & Founder

Danielle began her journey in 2014 when she started a job at a doggy daycare and boarding facility in her hometown of San Antonio, Texas. Although she possessed a love for animals at a young age, it wasn't until then that she realized she wanted to make a career out of working with dogs.

Now, after years of invaluable training experiences in both pet dogs and working dogs, Danielle is excited to empower owners and help them build stronger relationships with their furry companions.

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Training

Danielle joined the United States Air Force with the goal of becoming a military working dog handler.

Danielle Kelly, US Air Force and her K9

Training

Danielle joined the United States Air Force with the goal of becoming a military working dog handler.

Danielle made her dream come true when she graduated from the military working dog handler's course. She and her military canines specialize in odor detection, protection work, and advanced obedience. Together they have deployed and trained oversees.

She has since relocated to Albuquerque, New Mexico and is currently an active-duty Air Force K9 handler who loves her work and never takes for granted that her co-worker is a 4-legged pup. Working with these incredible dogs has helped her better understand the relationship and connection between dogs and humans.

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Her Pack

Her Pack

In her free time, Danielle explores the foothills with her own pack, a 9-year-old mixed breed, Daisy, and a 3-year-old Belgian Malinois, Anubis and her 10-year-old retired military working dog, BBoudine. Danielle started Canya K9 to share her passion and knowledge with pet owners who are eager to learn and grow alongside their own pups through private and specialized training sessions.