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Luminescent Poodles, Anola, MB (2024)

07/03/2024

Not much has been happening over here lately. But I've got some news. August 28, Lumi goes for her PAT testing to allow her to "officially" be a CERTIFIED service dog.

Canada doesn't have federal regulation, it's all provincially based in regards to service dog laws. Some provinces require certification, some provinces (like Manitoba) rely on the human rights code of ethics, for those with disabilities and a doctors note.. I don't "need" to certify Lumi if I never plan to leave the province. But if I ever plan to travel with her, train, plane, or other, within Canada, and outside of Canada, I need this certification.

The airlines specifically have made it extremely challenging to bring your service dog. Especially owner trained ones. They now have a list of trainers that they go by, which they have deemed worthy of training and certifying service dogs. With the requirement of a "professional training company" signing off on your dog, saying yes, they have been trained and are deemed "safe and trained" to travel isn't always as reliable as it sounds. Which is why it's hard to travel with a service dog.

Sadly this requirement came into place via the airlines and now VIA rail as well, because too many people were bringing 'fake" service dog on board, which were relieving themselves, barking, biting... It wasn't pretty.

So back to why Lumi is being certified, there is a push for a federal standard. Lumi's testing will be at the highest level required in Canada, and I'll be able to bring her anywhere within the country, without issue, and likely the USA as well

04/14/2024

It was a good day. The trainer was thrilled with Lumi and could tell I put in a lot of work with her. He has no problems taking her on as one of the dogs he certifys. His exact words "I have no problems with this dog, I like her demeanour".

He isn't a new age trainer with only positive reinforcement, force free kind of training. He comes from a police background and understands dogs body language and how to communicate with them in a way they understand. He does a very balanced approach. There is nothing wrong with negative consequences, when positive reinforcement isn't working, but a correction is simply a correction. Nothing more. He loves the new age trainers, because it's making him a lot of money. (his words) lol. He's pro e-collar, pro chain collars, and pro balanced training.

We have some very minor things to work on, her remaining in a "down", remaining in a sit, and we've changed from a haltie to a chain collar and the biggest change... No treats when working? I am not a treat only, I do both treat and praise. But he wants no treats. This won't be a hard change, as she gets very limited treats when working, but I think I'll still continue with the odd treat. We get paid to work, why shouldn't they.

The change to the chain vs haltie, took Lumi to the next level which I've been missing this whole time as chains are soooo taboo in the Training world. But like any tool, when used correctly, it's effective. It's not the old school large heavy choke chain, but instead a very thin chain now. This will now enable me to break her focus with seeing other dogs and hyper focusing on them when working. Now with this added correction, I can get her ignoring working dogs like she was before she had 2 negative dog encounters.

I expect she will pass her test when she's ready. He only didn't get to see her with other dogs, but she passed all the tests he threw at her. Including walking in an arcade, and sitting in front of the kids play area, and an unplanned little kid approach her, get right in her face, and she was calm through all of it. We even dos à long down Stay for 10 min, which she was fine with and passed as well.

Yay Lumi!

04/13/2024

This lady is going for her evaluation today to see if she's ready for her service dog test. All bathed, brushed and ready!

02/19/2024

We got some new gear accessories. Hopefully this will help to deter people from trying to pat her, or distract her.

Did you know that distracting a service dog, trying to pat a service dog, calling a service dog, and even talking to a service dog can severely impact the dogs ability to do its job.

In my case, it isn't a medical emergency, and it isn't a life threatening situation, if Lumi misses an alert. But for many handlers, it is. Besides the very well known seeing eye dog, there are MANY forms of service dogs. Seizure alert dogs, PTSD dogs, heart rate monitor dogs, mobility assistance, mental health service dogs, diabetic alert service dogs.... The list goes on and on. A tiny distraction, which draws attention away from the handler for even a second, can mean a missed alert from the dog, which can result in a medical emergency for the handler. Yes it is that quick. One kissy noise, one "oh you are so cute", is enough for the dog to miss a heart rate change, and their handler is about to have a heart attack, or a blood sugar spike or dip, or a hormonal seizure indicator.

PLEASE DO NOT TOUCH, DISTRACT, TALK TO, MAKE KISSY NOISES, or any other form of distraction from making strong eye contact or anything else that will draw the dogs attention towards you. Simply IGNORE a service dog. Give the handler and the dog space, the dog is a piece of medical equipment, no different than a wheelchair, crutches, a heart rate monitor, an insulin pump. It is a life saving necessity to those who have them, or a mobility aide which helps the handler mitigate daily life easier.

Please help us handlers by simply ignoring our dogs, even the super adorable ones. I know it's hard. But they have a very important job to do, and you aren't helping them to do their extremely important work.

02/15/2024

We've really upped the training to get miss Lumi evaluated for her service work recently. First she needs an assessment to see if there are areas we need to work on, then the testing is the next step.

She's had some bad encounters with a few dogs recently, which I feared would have set her back. Today, when we were at one of Steph's apts, there was another dog, a service dog. She doesn't often see other dogs out in public and sadly, this wasn't a skill we were able to work on due to covid nonsense and what not, but she did really well. At first she started to tremble, but she realized this was a vested dog (the bad encounters have been with non vested dogs). I kept her tight against my leg, as we had to cross paths. The other dog did beautifully, as did Lumi. Zero reactions from either. Both of us giving the other plenty of space, and a wonderful training opportunity.

It's really hard having a dog with public access, because sometimes one wrong encounter with another dog, can ruin someones many hours of training they have put into their dog and cause them to become reactive to other dogs.

This week Lumi will have some new additions to her vest and leash, to hopefully keep people AWAY FROM HER when she's working.

01/24/2024

It's all official. 😍😍

Now I just need to get this girl to have some little ones.

Maybe fall or next year. Right now there is just too much going on for me to take on the possibility of a bunch of pups. We will get there.

01/20/2024

Due to personal reasons, we are delaying Lumi's breeding. We will aim for possibly fall this year or spring next year. Things are changing rapidly at home and I don't want to put myself in a position where I'm overwhelmed with too many things on the go.

This will also give me the ability to get Lumi titled as a service dog and maybe add a CKC title to her name as well.

01/10/2024

I got the email today that my kennel name has been approved by CKC. It's officially "Luminescent" Poodles will be listed in CKC. So now no one can take it from me.

I temporarily changed the name of this page, while I waited to get the name approved, so some "mean girls" didn't try and take the name out from under me, or appeal it. So once I'm able to change it back again, it'll be back to Luminescent Poodles.

01/08/2024

Coming soon...... If all goes according to plan. Taking reservations. For now, all all deposits are refundable, once pregnancy is confirmed and viable, deposits will be non refundable.

Oh my goodness, I'm getting excited. The Countdown is on. We are just waiting for Lumi to go into heat next, and we will get the party started. If all goes well, pups should be on the ground in april.

Both dogs were chosen for service work. Both dogs are service dogs in training. Both dogs will hopefully have their public access testing done this year. This will likely be the only litter from either as they have jobs to focus on. Sirius is going for more titles, I may or may not title Lumi in a few CKC events..... To be determined, as I do have a lot on my plate.

If you have any questions, please don't hesitate to ask me.

12/29/2023

Lumi had a wonderful Christmas break, she even got to "measure" herself with the "snowman" my kids have been doing pictures with since they were babies. She wasn't too sure how to pose with this weird thing, so she used her best "derp" face.

We are inching closer to the possible "date" for her to *become a mom*, the stud has OFFICIALLY been settled on. Once the final details are worked out, I'll have some photos!

He's stunning.

12/12/2023

It was tidy up day today, winter is here, Halloween colours needed to go.

Some fresh new colour. Her best friend Polaris also got a make over today, except he got the full meal deal, not just the bath and tidy.

12/12/2023

Lumi is ever attentive to my needs. As a service dog, she is trained for anxiety interruption as well as mobility assistance. In my case, anxiety comes in the form of tears. She used to only alert when I was making a "crying noise", but now, even a hint of a tear, she's on alert and ready to make it all better.

Lately, due to some life circumstances out of our control, she's been putting in a lot of extra hours and is really honing her skills for this. She's clearly learned to smell the stress hormone and is on it immediately. Poodles amaze me. So many of her skills, she's adapting on the fly, fine tuning and trying to evolve her alerts, in order to meet my needs more efficiently.

Always at my side, always watching, always ready to help.

11/28/2023

Did you know Lumi poodles is also a Metis business? Yes, I am Metis! The word for light, (what Lumi's name is based on), is wâsiyâw in "mischief language" pronounced "wah-see-yow". I am learning about my culture, and like to incorporate as many "natural ways" into my business as possible.

How do I incorporate this culture into my dog business (grooming /training)? It's actually through medicinal plants. Not only do I use herbs/ plants for food and teas, but I also use them for wellness for my pets. I'm even growing a native plant medicinal garden for my family to have a large apothocary on hand for "what ails us". I've been using medicinal plants for decades. I've given my pets peppermint for upset stomach, pineapple w**d (wild chamomile) for anxiety or stress, and plantain to help heal wounds they may get.

I am honoured enough to live on 12 acres on the edge of the boreal forest, in the original Red River Metis settlement area of Manitoba. My land hosts many medicinal plants which I utilize.

By choosing Lumi poodles, you not only support Veterans, but you also support a Metis business.

11/27/2023

I've got a brand new info banner for miss Lumi. This will make my life a lot easier. Way less typing.

11/19/2023

Photo dump! Woo hoo. This girl is looking amazing.

11/18/2023

Someone has gotten herself all glammed up! Photo shoot in the near future. She's looking FAB! Except she won't stack for the life of me. 😂😂

11/10/2023

Did you know it takes 2 full years for a service dog to be trained up from puppyhood to become a service dog? It is a LOT of time and effort. But I'm here to help. Part of my poodle program includes helping you train, if you are looking to get a service or therapy dog. Please don't be hesitant to ask me any questions, I'll happily answer anything I can.

I have fully trained Lumi from the very beginning where she was temperament tested, evaluated and hand selected for me, based on temperament and size. I'm both a dog groomer and dog trainer. I have first hand experience in psychiatric service dog training and mobility assistance training, as Lumi is my second service dog I've personally trained from start to finish. Extra added bonus, I have skills most "service dog trainers" don't have. Not only do I live with a Canadian Military Veteran with OSI diagnosis's, I also have mental health first aide training, plus I live in a family chalked full of mental health diagnosis's. So I have a full understanding of the very important needs those with mental health challenges face, and I can help you in your goals to train your own service dog.

10/26/2023

OFA testing for hips and elbows complete. Now I wait for the OFA to receive the radiographs, and add the report to Lumi's profile. In about a months time I'll know what the results are. Poor girl is quite loopy from the sedation. She had an "accident" while under anesthesia, and needed a "bum clean up". She was freshly bathed too! The vets office loves her regardless.

She's currently resting, after a light meal for supper. She will be back to her old self tomorrow I'm sure.

10/24/2023

Another ✅ for miss Luminescent. She is dual registered in kennel clubs. Both the CKC and the UKC. So any puppies will be registered regardless of Canada's possible solid colour only changes coming into effect in the future.

Wednesday she goes in for her OFA for hips and elbows. Once she clears that... She will have a CHIC number as well. That's the final step and we plan for breeding hopefully February.

10/11/2023

This beautiful goofball, is scheduled for her final OFA for hips and elbows. I expect the same results as everything else, which is clean title's. October 25 she goes in for her tests. If she gets clean title's, she will be issued her CHIC number as well.

Waiting lists are open, and deposits are being accepted. Zero risk, as deposits will be refunded if breeding doesn't take place. Planning for a spring litter. Sire is yet to be determined as I'm weighing options of local Canadian options, vs AI via an American breeder.

Lumi will be also going for her PAT (public access test) very soon as well, I want to complete OFA xrays first, to be an official service dog. I plan to get her titled in "tricks" as well, hopefully prior to breeding.

08/18/2023

Someone had a tiring day. We are learning some new skills so I can title Lumi for CKC purposes.. I brought out the "tunnel". Lumi has never seen one before, Po was SUPER EXCITED! He immediately ran through it with pure excitement. Lumi was like "what is this terrifying thing?". So we worked on "in" and "over". Both dogs are now exhausted after 10 minutes of play.

08/15/2023

This tired young lady is getting some relaxation time in. I've had to seperate her and Mr Polaris, with her being in the estrus cycle of her heat. The hormones are strong right now. Polaris is neutered, but I still don't want to risk injury to either dog, especially with her vet visit being very fresh. Hopefully only a few more days to go then she can return to her service work duties once again.

So for now, it's lots of relaxation time with the odd car ride thrown in to keep up service work skills. Walks in the trails of our 12 acre property are also a great way to calm hormones and return balance once again.

Could she make herself any smaller?

I've got some big plans over the next 6 months as we gear up for her next heat... Which is hopefully her breeding heat. Stay tuned for a new and upcoming website in the near future, and I'm going to see if I can get some titles on this girl to add to her wonderful personality and already amazing achievement of being a service dog in training (PAT - public access testing - pending) .. I'm looking at 3 seperate boys, all with unique characteristics, and amazing temperaments to determine which is going to be the best fit. It may involve a road trip on my part.

08/13/2023

So Lumi is back from her stay at the vet for observation. She was only there for about 4 hrs yesterday.

Thanks to my grooming group, it looks like we may have gotten to the bottom of the issue... Literally. Apparently her a**l glands were extremely full and icky. One was way worse than the other. This can cause pain, infection, and a whole whack of other issues if not addressed.

She's now on a monthly protocol for having them expressed over the next few months, and we will re-assess again after that. She was given multiple meds yesterday from allergy meds, pain meds, antibiotics and everything inbetween.

Today she's back to her happy go lucky normal self, like nothing ever happened.

08/12/2023

Miss Lumi had to be taken to an emergency vet this morning. I'm awaiting a phone call to see if I can pick her up earlier than expected, which would be 3pm (1.5hrs from when I'm posting this).

Everything was going great! We had an awesome trip, and she had fun with my parents at the cabin, where she learned how to ride on a golf cart, went for lots of walks, and met some new friends.

All was well yesterday, she was playing and having a great time. Then this morning she woke up screaming in pain for no obvious reason. She's currently at the vet with a few theories as to what's going on, hopefully they can figure things out.

I'll keep everyone posted.

08/01/2023

Lumi is getting ready to go for a visit with grandma and grandpa. She can't work currently as she's in heat, so this means some relaxing time at the lake.

For now, she's being extra sucky.

07/25/2023

I've ordered Lumi's pedigree from CKC (Canadian kennel club) and will hopefully have it within the next few weeks. This will be included with any puppy going to their new home. I also plan to register with UKC so I can have more colour options then solids only for registered dogs.

For anyone who has decided I'm a scammer (because I paid for an ad), no I'm not. I'm a legitimate small breeder, one dog only, Lumi, I'm happy to answer any questions, and will happily provide my phone number for a conversation. I'll always do my best to answer any and all questions I can.

Picture of the very comfortable sleeping beauty, miss Lumi.

07/24/2023

I'll be requesting pedigree for Lumi via CKC this was something which was supposed to be given by the breeder, but, well.... Let's not go there. I also plan to title her in a few CKC events in the future, stay tuned for some fun things! All of the above will be added into the pinned post.

In the meantime, here is some fun facts about Lumi. She has some silly quirks: she scratches herself with her nose, instead of her teeth which most dogs do. She has a medium prey drive, and will likely produce puppies which are potentially suited for gun-dog retrievers. She HATED the water at first. Did NOT want anything to do with swimming. Now, she's a fish! Once she was introduced to dock diving at my parents cabin, she was all over it.

She is an amazing jumper. She's got springs for feet! She springs straight up in the air to jump on the bed, sideways... Yes not forwards... No running start.. Just bounces straight up and to the side. It's hilarious to witness.

She loves to retrieve. Not as much as a golden retriever does, but none the less she's more than happy to bring you whatever she's found... Even if it's one of your chickens. 😂

If you'd like to know anything else about Lumi, please ask.

06/09/2023

Lumi has her OFA for thyroid coming up on Monday next week, then I have to wait for the results to be sent to me via email.

Once she's officially 24 months, we will test for the OFA for hips and elbows. Once we have the all clear, we will go ahead with breeding and I'm hoping to have her first litter ready for around Christmas time.

Stay tuned for the OFA results.

02/04/2023

This is some of the temperament that Lumi will hopefully pass down to her offspring. This is why I chose her. I'm aiming for temperament and size suitable for service and therapy work.

She is incredible in her intelligence and eagerness to please. She's got enough confidence that she is excited to work and learn new things, but cautious enough that she is strongly bonded to her owner and wants to follow my lead. She does have the ability to think on her own as well even if it means she chooses not to listen to my request, if she senses something else is going on and she needs to adapt to the situation. This is the temperament you want in a service dog.

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01/24/2023

Some updated photos of Lumi, I'll be registering her with AKC, and ending with CKC due to an upcoming change in colours which are acceptable for breeding. Ckc no longer plans to recognize 2 colours in the coat. Pictured age, 18 months.

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