Chantilly I June 2021

Chantilly I June 2021

We are very excited to announce that CHANTILLY and her new partner successfully completed their Team Training this month. They are currently working through their 45-day probation period and when that is complete, they will officially be members of the PADS 2021...
Chantilly I May 2021

Chantilly I May 2021

We are very exited to announce that CHANTILLY has passed her pre-placement testing and has been matched with a client! Way to go Chantilly! Chantilly and her client will start team training in June. We are very excited to see Chantilly go out into the world and start...
Chantilly I April 2021

Chantilly I April 2021

CHANTILLY is being her wonderful self and charming children wherever she goes. She gets so many comments on her large expressive eyes. This month we have finally achieved her required 20-min down, 5-min sit and 3-minute stand. She, her trainer, and volunteers have...
Chantilly I March 2021

Chantilly I March 2021

CHANTILLY shines when she is around kids and may like to do a job with them. She is working hard so she is ready to get that 100% on her pre-placement test so she can get out there and start doing what she likes best. Her focus is amazing when she is training! She...
Chantilly I February 2021

Chantilly I February 2021

CHANTILLY is always ready to work for a piece of kibble which makes her great fun to train. With high food drive comes with the dog rushing for the reward. Chantilly is starting to relax and take her time to think around high stimuli such as food and her fellow dog...
Chantilly I January 2021

Chantilly I January 2021

CHANTILLY has decided that Drift is the go-to guy for some fun around trainer Lisa’s place and really enjoys being with him. Chantilly has a nice balance of energy/play and joy of sleeping which is a great quality for an assistance dog. She is enjoying learning new...
Chantilly I December 2020

Chantilly I December 2020

CHANTILLY is the new girl in the Chilliwack Advanced Training program, and she has become very beloved by the other dogs. She has been spending time between Lisa’s house and training facilities and an advanced sitter’s house. With all the new changes that come with...
Chantilly | November 2020

Chantilly | November 2020

Chantilly is working hard to learn “side” this month. She is still requiring a lure, as she is very careful to do it right, which requires a little bit of extra help. This month, Chantilly got to go camping right on the shore of the ocean. Although the...
Chantilly | October 2020

Chantilly | October 2020

Chantilly continues to brighten the lives of the children at her school during these unusual times. It is a strange year because she can only visit with one child at a time. They have to sanitize right before she sees them. Most of her visits happen outside while the...
Chantilly | June 2020

Chantilly | June 2020

Because I am a youth worker in a public school, when the schools re-opened in June, we were called back to work.  Chantilly was happy to return with me, but not so happy that there were so few students attending, nor that her contact with these students was limited...
Chantilly | May 2020

Chantilly | May 2020

Chantilly went to sitters for a couple of weeks in March, as we had planned to travel during spring break.  When she came back, it seemed like she hit a new level of maturity. She is such a lovely dog, with a very calm demeanour in most cases.  She has adjusted to...
Chantilly | April 2020

Chantilly | April 2020

Chantilly went to sitters for a couple of weeks in March as we had planned to travel during spring break.  When she came back, it seemed like she had hit a new level of maturity. She is such a lovely dog, with a very calm demeanour in most cases.  She has adjusted to...
Chantilly | January 2020

Chantilly | January 2020

Chantilly continues to work on resisting the impulse to lunge after things she finds interesting. Sticks, birds and the odd dog are her most challenging. Chantilly keeps being a Rock Star with the students at my school. She matches her energy level inversely to that...
Chantilly | November 2019

Chantilly | November 2019

Chantilly got to go camping with us. Our site was right on the beach, and she got to play with other dogs that were there. She had a lot of fun! We continue to work on Chantilly focusing on her cues. Submitted By: Karen...
Chantilly | October 2019

Chantilly | October 2019

Chantilly is settling in nicely at school and continues to be an adored part of her community. At recess and lunch, she will sit or lay nicely so that students can pet her. Every once in a while she will attempt to lick them or get up if it is too much, but mostly she...
Chantilly | September 2019

Chantilly | September 2019

This has been a busy month for Chantilly. She has changed raisers, moved homes, got a new job in a school, and had her first heat!  She has handled it well, but it has been a challenge. Chantilly is loving being at a school.  She gets a ton of breaks in her kennel,...
Chantilly | July 2019

Chantilly | July 2019

Chantilly has a really fun July enjoying the great weather and continuing to excel at her training. She’s mastered a beautiful “Go In” and is working on “Heel” and “Side”. Lots of great experiences off-leash and hiking, which gives great...
Chantilly | June 2019

Chantilly | June 2019

June was a busy month with great weather and a move to a new house.  Chantilly took it all in stride. We continue to work on duration and “go in”. She’s learning that great things happen when she chills out under a chair or table. Chantilly is so...
Chantilly | May 2019

Chantilly | May 2019

Chantilly had an exciting month in May – because she had brand new experiences at her fabulous sitters – Mary and Dave Amos. They took her on a few trips and there was lots of great training & wonderful playing times! Chantilly is working on surfaces,...
Chantilly | April 2019

Chantilly | April 2019

Chantilly had a busy April. She’s doing a lot of distraction training – holding sits & downs in busy places. We’re also working on “go in” and getting comfortable staying in tight spaces for period of time. She’s doing great and...
Chantilly | March 2019

Chantilly | March 2019

The highlight of March was the PADS gala where Chantilly volunteered as a greeter. She did such a great job getting to say hello to all of the guests that arrived to enjoy the amazing evening. Chantilly also got a chance to see her mama, Chai. Chantilly is working on...
Chantilly | February 2019

Chantilly | February 2019

Chantilly had a great time in February learning that snow can be lots of fun and also give a great opportunity to practice skills – like duration sit and down. The month was very busy (hey which month isn’t very busy). Chantilly mastered going to the...