What Our Clients Are Saying

At The Mannered Mutt Dog Training, we measure success by the transformations we see in our clients—both human and canine. Whether it’s a puppy learning the basics or a rescue dog overcoming reactivity, our goal is always the same: to create calm, confident, well-mannered dogs and happy, empowered owners.

Real Stories. Real Results.

"Chantelle is so kind and truly takes the time to understand each dog’s needs. She helped Travis work through some big emotions around other dogs. He’s now able to do proper intros with trusted dogs, and even plays with them - something we never thought we’d see!

She always goes above and beyond, and there’s no one we trust more with our dogs. You can tell she genuinely cares about both you and your dog’s success, and we cannot recommend her enough."

Olivia, Hayden + Travis

"Chantelle is very talented at what she does. We had a more extreme case of reactivity and truthfully Chantelle was our lifeline. She operates without judgment and has tons of care to give"

Albha, Paulo + Hera

Chantelle is truly amazing at what she does! She’s looked after my Kiwi Bug several times while my family and I were away on vacation, and each time I was blown away by the love, care, and professionalism she brought. Not only did she provide regular updates and adorable photos, but I could tell Kiwi was comfortable, happy, and in very capable hands.

What sets Chantelle apart is her deep understanding of dog behavior—it’s clear she’s not just a dog lover but an experienced trainer. For someone like me, who finds it hard to trust others with my dog, Chantelle made the experience completely stress-free. Thanks to her, I was actually able to enjoy my vacation without worry.

I can’t recommend her dog training and care services enough—she’s simply the best!

Yogyata, Harjit + Kiwi

"Chantelle worked directly with me & my foster dog. She is extremely supportive, encouraging & has always gone above & beyond. 100/10 recommend Chantelle to help you train your dog!"

KHUSHBOO + Fosters

"Chantelle is kind, compassionate & so invested in every dog. She emphasizes that there are multiple solutions & that it’s okay to have my own needs and preferences & work with those!"

Jenna, eric + Milo & Lynsey

"I can't say enough good things about Chantelle, our dog trainer at PetSmart Milton. She was instrumental in helping us navigate Coco's puppy stage. Chantelle's guidance and expertise were invaluable in addressing all of Coco's puppy issues. She's not only skilled butalso very encouraging and a pleasure to work with. If you're looking for an amazing dog trainer, Chantelle is it!

Melissa, Mert + Coco

Chantelle helped us so much with our foster dog. She had been completely shut down, but the moment Chantelle arrived, she got up to greet her—it was amazing to witness. Chantelle truly has a special gift that dogs respond to. She offered practical, real-life solutions and left us feeling hopeful.

Fast forward almost four months, and our dog has completely transformed—from being shut down to happily playing with other dogs. Chantelle shared ideas without any ego, unlike some trainers. She’s level-headed, genuinely kind, and all three of my dogs responded to her immediately.

Marlene + Sasha

It has been an absolute pleasure working with Chantelle to train our rescue pup, Toast. From the first time we chatted, she got to know our needs, as well as the needs of our dog. She took great time and care to show us strategies and techniques to best support his development, whether it be walking on a leash, going to his place, or working on reactivity to small animals such as squirrels and rabbits. Not only did she provide us with in person training, she also followed up via email with additional resources, and was available to call or text if we had questions or updates after our sessions. We really appreciate her gentle approach to training, her willingness to work with our schedules, and all the extras she provides to help us become better dog parents

Laura, Jonathan + Toast

"Chantelle was so helpful when we adopted Toby. From reaching out to see what was going on at home & helping us when we were overwhelmed. She really cares & will put the time in to figure out your dog"

NATALIE, IVAN + Toby

"I cannot recommend Chantelle (The Mannered Mutt) enough. it’s clear that Chantelle brings not only deep knowledge and expertise to her work but also genuine passion and care for both dogs and their owners. Her patient, thoughtful approach makes training feel approachable and positive, even when working through challenges.

If you’re looking for someone who combines professionalism, compassion, and real results, Chantelle is the trainer you want by your side!"

Ty, GraceK9 Dog Training

"Chantelle is one of the kindest and most patient people in the dog world. She is a wealth of knowledge and I can't recommend her enough"

Erica + Fosters

"I had the pleasure of working alongside Chantelle at Fetch & Releash as a volunteer for fosters with challenging behaviours. As someone who only specializes in separation anxiety, Chantelle was able to swiftly provide modern advice to address multiple behaviours including reactivity on walks, stranger danger, and fear based aggression. She was fantastic and professional with our clients and broke her advice down to make sense, made herself available for follow up questions & was ready to tweak the plan for the individual dog. She’s a great person to have on your dog’s side and treats her clients with the same compassion as her canine learner. I learned so much from working with her as a team on our complex pups"

JESSICA K + The Underdog Co

I have 2 reactive dogs. Both reactive to different things. Chantelle has helped us worth through so much. She is so patient and understanding of dogs with certain quirks. She is also the only person I can truly trust with my dogs. Chantelle has been my rescue dog whisperer.

She will set you up for success with a plan tailored to your needs. She listens without judgment and will put your mind at ease through your training journey."