Guy's Biography
Guy Kantak is the owner-operator of The K9 Guy, LLC, providing professional canine services to Worthington, Westerville, Dublin, Columbus, New Albany, Hilliard, Upper Arlington, Powell, Gahanna, Grandview, Delaware, and other Central Ohio communities.
Guy has been a Central Ohio resident since 1974, and graduated from Whetstone HS in 1977. From 1977-1981 he attended the Ohio State University pursuing a pre-med curriculum. He also worked part-time during these years as a technician at Riverside Methodist Hospital in the Emergency Room (ER). After graduating with a Bachelor of Science degree in Zoology, Guy continued working in the ER, and part-time as a Paramedic and Firefighter for Clinton Township and Sharon Township Fire Departments.
In November of 1981 Guy began full-time employment with Sharon Township FD. In 1994 the Department
became the Worthington Fire Department. During his tenure in this career, Guy has worked as a Paramedic,
Apparatus Operator / Engineer, Captain in charge of both Ladder and Rescue Companies,
the Division's Emergency Medical Services Coordinator, and finally a Battalion Chief in
charge of Division Operations.
In this Fire Service career, Guy often dealt with distressed or angry animals as crews entered homes where owners were gone, ill, or otherwise unable to control their pets. He has lived with dogs for most of his life (except during the years attending OSU), and has always felt a deep, empathic connection to these creatures. After 26 years in the Fire Service and looking toward retirement, Guy began acquiring education to further his knowledge of dogs and certify his skills.
In 2007 Guy attended the
National K-9 School for Dog Trainers. This professional school is approved by The Ohio State Board of Career Colleges and Schools, and teaches dog professionals from around the world. During an intense 6 week program, Guy successfully completed the Obedience, Behavior, and Master Trainer Courses. Guy received endorsements in Basic and Advanced Obedience, Behavior Modification, Breed Identification, Tracking, Personal Protection, Police K-9, Scent Detection, Utility, Puppy Development, Assistance Dog, and Retrieval.
With graduation from National K-9, Guy became a Certified Professional Trainer. He is an associate member of the International Association of Canine Professionals (to which The Dog Whisperer / Cesar Millan's website refers visitors seeking local professionals), and a member of the National K-9 Dog Trainers Association as well. With the establishment of The K9 Guy, LLC, Guy is working to make this world a better place for Central Ohio dogs and their families.