Bailey & Tucker

"Charlie and I have had a few sessions with Chantel and I can’t say enough good things about her.
Charlie is a mini bernadoodle with lots of energy. Chantel listened to what my concerns were and gave simple suggestions to improve his behaviour. 

In subsequent lessons she brought her dog so Charlie could work on ignoring other dogs and listening to me.
I’ve enjoyed the lessons and look forward to group training with her.
Anyone who wants to learn how to train their dog in a relaxed friendly environment definitely needs to contact Chantel!"

- Kristine
 

 "Chantel has been a pleasure to work with!  She is patient and explains things well, and is accommodating to our schedule.  Best of all, my dog responded well to her and is coming along nicely!  

We are looking forward to getting out into the "real world" for some further training in practical situations!  I wouldn't hesitate to recommend Chantel!"

- Shelley

"I knew when we brought our puppy Porter home that I wanted to work with a dog trainer to help lock down the basics. Chantel has helped me immensely. He is 5 months old and very intelligent. Thanks to Chantel for her help and guidance during the early days with Porter. The way she explained her training methods was simple and easy to fit into our everyday lives. Porter really is turning into a lovely well behaved boy with the help of Chantel!"

- Shannon

"Realizing our dog is overstimulated when visiting the cottage, we were eager to find solutions for his over barking during time by the lake and some additional negative behaviours that we could not figure out how to resolve! Chantel visited for a private lesson and covered so much right from the start. She answered all our questions, came up with really great training activities and we have already noticed improvements on day 1. We highly recommend Chantel as a knowledgeable dog trainer who is willing to tackle any issue with patience and step by step solutions. Thanks again Chantel!"

- Alysha and Kyle  

"Chantel was amazing to work with!  She was patient, kind, took the time to explain techniques to us and was very accommodating with our work schedule. 

Bo has come a long way and we wouldn’t be where we are now without Chantel’s guidance. We highly recommend Stay Pawsitive for dog training!  

Thank you!" 

- Kevin and Jen 

"Chantel was easy to work with in helping me train my very reactive young poodle GiGi. She was able to study GiGi see the challenges this anxious, high energy puppy had & Chantel made suggestions that worked.
I would definitely recommend Chantel to help you with your dog training."

- Wendy

"We took the boys to met Chantel from Stay Pawsitive to get some advice on managing their reactivity to other dogs. Basically, they get super excited and go nuts when they see other dogs. From the start of the session Chantel was absolutely amazing. She was super helpful in explaining how to read and react to their body language. She's essentially a dog whisperer in that regard. She showed us what to look for and we were amazed when we understood what we were seeing and how to work with it, the boys responded immediately. I can't say enough about how knowledgeable Chantel is and how easy she is to work with! We are excited to practice what we have learned and help the boys increase their confidence. I look forward to working with Chantel again and continuing the progress!"

- Jennifer and Mike

 "I am proud to say that Coal my one year old black Chihuahua has blossomed under the training and leadership of Chantel Benson.  I think she was able to teach me more than Coal.  He now comes to me, listens to me and is learning not to bark at others out the window.  Having Chantel teach me that dogs should earn their food and never eat out of a bowl has made our eating times together less stressful with no begging.  Although Coal and I still have a couple of issues to get through he is growing into a very loving and smart young dog.  

I have definitely recommended Chantel to others and will continue to do so.  She has a very positive attitude and you can tell upon meeting her, she was born to do what she does!  

Thank you for all you did to help Coal and myself grow together."

- Marlene

"Chantel is a very talented trainer.  When Kathy said she was going to have someone come and coach us with our new puppy, I thought - 'what can she teach us that we don't already know?'  We've had dogs all our lives. Hah - did I get an education! Each time she came, her coaching was clear, supportive and effective. In a few half hour sessions, we learned so much. She listens and is attentive to both our puppy and us in a positive, fun way. We had a great time and will call on her again as our little guy gets into his doggy teen years. Thanks Chantel!" 

-Kathy and Tim 

"Working with Chantel on Shadow’s training has been such a pleasure! She communicates clearly with both the owner and the dog. Listens to your needs. I have attended group class as well as private one-on-one and I would highly recommend both. Looking forward to working more with her in the future!"

- Stephanie

" I can't express enough how grateful I am for Chantel at Stay Pawsitive Dog Obedience Training. Chantel is not just a dog trainer; she is a caring and compassionate guide through the sometimes overwhelming world of dog obedience. Even before our first meeting, she went above and beyond patiently answering all of my questions and soothing my nerves. Her genuine concern for her clients shines through every interaction. Chantel's knowledge and skills with dogs are truly remarkable. My fur baby, Oaklynn, showed noticeable improvement after just one session. We have attended her private lessons and group sessions, Chantel never disappoints and I wholeheartedly recommend Chantel to anyone seeking effective and compassionate dog training! I am genuinely excited to witness her company's continued success."

-Serena (Maid on the Bay)

"Our Lady is now 12 months and she met Chantel when she was quite young.  She has been participating in group lessons after a private lesson.  She loves going to "school" and is eager to complete the training with Chantel and the other dog/handler pairs.

Chantel is very professional, provides clear direction, and she is engaging with both the dogs and the handlers. Her classes are fun and we all learn lots. Her classes are set in safe and clean areas, whether in or out doors.  It's been a real pleasure to become involved with Stay Pawsitive Dog Obedience Training and we will continue with Chantel!"

-Lee-Ann