18/07/2024
Mexi and I will have a table for Signal Service Dogs at this CNIB garden party!! Please come out and visit us!! ❤️🐾❤️
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18/12/2023
Recognizing the hustle and bustle of this season, we've scheduled our New Year's business mixer for January 11th, 2024. Our venue for this event is the newly joined member, Holiday Inn Express, who is thrilled to host the inaugural mixer of the year. Feel free to bring along a coworker or a friend, and extend invitations to those who might find value in joining our Chamber. Let's launch into 2024 with an exceptional mixer and vibrant networking!
Register HERE...https://mtpearlparadisechamber.com/events/new-years-mixer/
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04/07/2023
Had the opportunity to have a photoshoot with my amazing friend while visiting Ottawa!! I can't believe how she captured Mexi in this moment! This dog is not only my best friend, she is my lifeline! ❤️Thanks so much L Graveline Photography
Meet Mexi! She's a service dog from the streets of Mexico. When her mom was visiting the shelter she noticed this very sweet puppy that sat every time someone went over to see her and thought that she may be a good service dog candidate, she was right!
Mexi has been through a very intense service dog program to make sure that she is mentally prepared for the tasks at hand and can still take care of her mom with high levels of distractions. She is a Very Good Girl.
If you are interested in a service dog to help assist in the management of severe symptoms of depression, anxiety, PTSD, OCD and more check out Signal Service Dogs in Newfoundland. https://www.signalservicedogs.com/
08/05/2023
Today is World Laughter Day! By laughing, the brain releases endorphins which make one feel happy. So do not let anyone dampen your day, and laugh as much as you want.
04/05/2023
"We're going to win this war not by fighting what we hate, but by saving what we love."
May the 4th be with you!
03/05/2023
Mental health is a journey, not a destination. Be patient! Mental health is an ongoing journey or process, something that we continually have to work on, nurture and manage. So be gentle with yourself!
01/05/2023
Mexi got her own Dale Carnegie certificate! How neat is that!! :) I took the course to boost my confidence and made some amazing friends! Thank you Mark for helping me believe in myself and for allowing Mexi to be part of that process!
30/04/2023
Today is a day to honor, respect, and celebrate every animal advocate who works tirelessly to save animals from abuse, exploitation, and cruelty.
Animals can't speak for themselves, this is why the work that animal advocates do across the world is so important!!
26/04/2023
Do you need help with your cutie?
Meet Sadie Pearl, she's as good as she is cute!! Signal Service Dogs can help with your everyday dog training too!
23/04/2023
World Book Day promotes the enjoyment of books and reading. This year we are celebrating favorite characters and books.
What are your favorites??
22/04/2023
World Earth Day is to demonstrate support for environmental protection. It's an annual celebration that honors the achievements of the environmental movement and raises awareness of the need to protect our Earth.
What are you going to do to celebrate our planet today?
19/04/2023
It is not selfish to love yourself, take care of yourself, and make your happiness a priority! It's a necessity!
17/04/2023
Paradise Bowl has also been a fantastic collaborator with Signal Service Dogs and our students!
Part two of our second outing was all about teaching our dogs and handlers how to deal with a totally new and stimulating environment! What better place than a bowling alley!!
We had loads of fun and the dogs did great! Thank you Paradise Bowl for welcoming us into your space! You are amazing!
14/04/2023
Hope this gives you a giggle! :)
They say you can measure a person's character by how they treat animals!! If that's the case, this guy rocks!! lol! Have a great weekend!
11/04/2023
Introducing my Pet Family. We've got Mexi (of course), Pixel (an oldie but a goodie), and Lil' Man (the king of the jungle).
What are you doing to celebrate your pets today??
09/04/2023
Wishing you sunshine and a basketful of TREATS on this beautiful day!! Happy Easter from our home to yours!
07/04/2023
The World Health Organization (WHO) will be celebrating its 75th anniversary focusing on the journey to achieving 'Health For All'
World Health Day's message is simple: giving people access to healthcare without the prospect of financial hardship. Right now 930 million people worldwide are at risk of falling into poverty due to out-of-pocket health spending of 10% or more of their household budget.
05/04/2023
This event is to support one of our students! She is courageous, brave, and a survivor! Please consider supporting her! ❤️ Share and repost! ❤️
Partnering to help cover the cost of a service dog for a local 23-year-old survivor of childhood s*x trafficking. To help support, please call or register at https://vantora.com/Paintball/flai/registration/default.asp?pid=3138 #!/
05/04/2023
Sometimes One Step is all you can do. That's okay because you are moving forward and that's all you need to get there. You may not be there yet, but you are closer than you were yesterday! Hang in there!
04/04/2023
According to the World Health Organization, there are 600 million STRAY dogs and cats living on the streets worldwide. Many are starving, cold, sick, injured, and abused. Today is a day to reflect and realize that these animals did not create their situation. A human somewhere has failed them. Please consider adoption, fostering, donating to a rescue, or even volunteering.
“Saving one dog will not change the world, but surely for that one dog, the world will change forever.” -Karen Davison
01/04/2023
This month is to raise awareness about the causes of our modern-day stress epidemic. We have an opportunity to have open conversations on the impact of stress and help remove the guilt, shame, and stigma around mental health. You are not alone!
29/03/2023
A huge thank you to Metrobus for supporting Signal Service Dogs. Part of our evaluation is to take our dogs on public transit. Thanks to the fantastic management and staff at Metrobus they made this happen! We had our very own special bus ride! Both the dogs and students did fantastically! So proud!
27/03/2023
Lending an ear can be a supportive and caring act for someone struggling with their mental health. Listen not to respond, but to understand.
24/03/2023
Mexi loves to play as hard as she works and always finds a way to make me laugh! She loves to fetch and tug this dollar-store toy when she's outside! What is your dog's favorite play toy?
20/03/2023
International Day of Happiness is a global event arranged by the United Nations to remind us that being happy is a human right and worth celebrating!!
Be the reason someone smiles today! :)
17/03/2023
Wishing you a pot of gold this St. Patrick's Day! May your day be touched by some Irish luck!
15/03/2023
How do you treat your dog?
This was a special trip to PetValu and there were new bones! Mexi is a fan!! lol!
Happy Dog = Happy Owner
Happy Day to you and your dog!
10/03/2023
Meet Hugo! Isn't he adorable? This boy is a giant teddy bear with a gentle soul!! I just love my job!! If you want help with your doggie feel free to reach out! I'd love to meet them!
08/03/2023
“Every woman’s success should be an inspiration to another. We’re strongest when we cheer each other on.” –Serena Williams
Happy International Women's Day!
Lift up those women around you today and every day!
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"We're going to win this war not by fighting what we hate, but by saving what we love." May the 4th be with you! #MayThe4thBeWithYou #ServiceDogsNL #GoodDog #DogTraining #MentalHealthAwareness #MentalHealthAdvocate #APlaceToLoveDogs #BarkHappy #DogsAreTheBest #DogsDaily #DogsForLife #MentalHealth #MentalHealthWellness #MentalHealthSupport #MentalHealthMatters #AnxietyManagement #HealAnxiety
World Earth Day is to demonstrate support for environmental protection. It's an annual celebration that honors the achievements of the environmental movement and raises awareness of the need to protect our Earth. What are you going to do to celebrate our planet today? #EarthDay #ServiceDogsNL #GoodDog #DogTraining #MentalHealthAwareness #MentalHealthAdvocate #APlaceToLoveDogs #BarkHappy #DogsAreTheBest #DogsDaily #DogsForLife #MentalHealth #MentalHealthWellness #MentalHealthSupport #MentalHealthMatters #AnxietyManagement #HealAnxiety
“Every woman’s success should be an inspiration to another. We’re strongest when we cheer each other on.” –Serena Williams Happy International Women's Day! Lift up those women around you today and every day! #WomensDay #EmbraceEquity #WomenEmpowerment #ServiceDogsNL #GoodDog #DogTraining #MentalHealthAwareness #MentalHealthAdvocate #APlaceToLoveDogs #BarkHappy #DogsAreTheBest #DogsDaily #DogsForLife #MentalHealth #MentalHealthWellness #MentalHealthSupport #MentalHealthMatters #AnxietyManagement #HealAnxiety
Heart disease is the number one killer of women worldwide and the leading cause of premature death in women in Canada. I'm not sure if you are aware but I had a heart attack at 42 years old. Bad genes combined with an intense amount of stress were a recipe for disaster. Globally, cardiovascular diseases affect 1 out of 3 women, yet women everywhere are under-studied, under-diagnosed, under-treated, and under-aware of their cardiovascular health. Today events are held online and across the country to serve as a reminder for everyone in Canada, but especially women, to be mindful, curious, and proactive in the management of our heart health and wellness. #HerHeartMatters #WearRedCanada #ServiceDogsNL #GoodDog #DogTraining #MentalHealthAwareness #MentalHealthAdvocate #APlaceToLoveDogs #BarkHappy #DogsAreTheBest #DogsDaily #DogsForLife #MentalHealth #MentalHealthWellness #MentalHealthSupport #MentalHealthMatters #AnxietyManagement #HealAnxiety
I was honored to be a guest on CBC CrossTalk with Adam Walsh Jan. 25 to join the Dog Days of Winter show and discuss Signal Service Dogs. Check it out, I come in around 38:37 minutes. https://www.cbc.ca/listen/live-radio/1-89/clip/15962222 #CBCcrosstalk #CBCnl #ServiceDogsNL #GoodDog #DogTraining #MentalHealthAwareness #MentalHealthAdvocate #APlaceToLoveDogs #BarkHappy #DogsAreTheBest #DogsDaily #DogsForLife #MentalHealth #MentalHealthWellness #MentalHealthSupport #MentalHealthMatters #AnxietyManagement #HealAnxiety
Together, we can all take action and help create positive change for people living with mental health issues. Join in today for Bell Let’s Talk Day. #BellLetsTalk **Visit http://bell.ca/letstalk for mental health resources.** #ServiceDogsNL #GoodDog #DogTraining #MentalHealthAwareness #MentalHealthAdvocate #APlaceToLoveDogs #BarkHappy #DogsAreTheBest #DogsDaily #DogsForLife #MentalHealth #MentalHealthWellness #MentalHealthSupport #MentalHealthMatters #AnxietyManagement #HealAnxiety
Memorial University's Field House has been a fantastic collaborator with Signal Service Dogs and our students! This was our very first outing! I was so very proud of how these students handled their dogs even so early in their training! Thank you Memorial University for your support!! #MemorialUniversity #ServiceDogsNL #ThankYou #DogTraining #MentalHealthAwareness #MentalHealthAdvocate #APlaceToLoveDogs #BarkHappy #DogsAreTheBest #DogsDaily #DogsForLife #MentalHealth #MentalHealthWellness #MentalHealthSupport #MentalHealthMatters #AnxietyManagement #HealAnxiety
The tastiest day is here! :) Have a cheesy day! And don't forget to share with your dog!! lol!! Happy Cheese Lovers Day. #CheeseLoversDay #ServiceDogsNL #GoodDog #DogTraining #MentalHealthAwareness #MentalHealthAdvocate #APlaceToLoveDogs #BarkHappy #DogsAreTheBest #DogsDaily #DogsForLife #MentalHealth #MentalHealthWellness #MentalHealthSupport #MentalHealthMatters #AnxietyManagement #HealAnxiety
So you want to bring your dog on an airplane or to the mall! Just putting a vest on your dog and pretending it's a service dog is FRAUD! Not only are you disrespecting those with actual disabilities, but if your dog is not legitimately task-trained, it will negatively impact the way the public sees service dogs and affect the rights and independence of those who are suffering and rely on these trained dogs! So please, unless you have a genuine disability and a task-trained service dog - leave your dog at home! For more information please contact Signal Service Dogs. #FRAUD #ServiceDogsNL #GoodDog #DogTraining #MentalHealthAwareness #MentalHealthAdvocate #APlaceToLoveDogs #BarkHappy #DogsAreTheBest #DogsDaily #DogsForLife #MentalHealth #MentalHealthWellness #MentalHealthSupport #MentalHealthMatters #AnxietyManagement #HealAnxiety
Mexi attended her first Growlers game this week!! The game was epic, Mexi was a nervous mess at first, but we did lots of desensitization, walking the concession stands and by the end, she was a star!! Keep challenging yourself and your dogs! But if things are overwhelming, release the pressure (maybe take a walk) and then try again - baby steps in life and in training may yield the best results!! ❤️🐶🥰❤️ #GrowlersNL #ServiceDogsNL #GoodDog #DogTraining #MentalHealthAwareness #MentalHealthAdvocate #APlaceToLoveDogs #BarkHappy #DogsAreTheBest #DogsDaily #DogsForLife #MentalHealth #MentalHealthWellness #MentalHealthSupport #MentalHealthMatters #AnxietyManagement #HealAnxiety
National Trivia Day: While a cheetah is faster than a greyhound, reaching speeds of more than 60 miles per hour they can only sustain their high-end speed for around 30 seconds. The greyhound can reach speeds of 35 miles per hour and keep that pace for up to 7 miles (11 km)!! Wow!! #TriviaDay #ServiceDogsNL #GoodDog #DogTraining #MentalHealthAwareness #MentalHealthAdvocate #APlaceToLoveDogs #BarkHappy #DogsAreTheBest #DogsDaily #DogsForLife #MentalHealth #MentalHealthWellness #MentalHealthSupport #MentalHealthMatters #AnxietyManagement #HealAnxiety
Happy Holidays From My House to Yours!! Wishing you love, health, and good cheer!! ❤️🐶🥰🐶❤️ #HappyHolidays #ServiceDogsNL #GoodDog #DogTraining #MentalHealthAwareness #MentalHealthAdvocate #APlaceToLoveDogs #BarkHappy #DogsAreTheBest #DogsDaily #DogsForLife #MentalHealth #MentalHealthWellness #MentalHealthSupport #MentalHealthMatters #AnxietyManagement #HealAnxiety
Signal Service Dogs offers more services such as; regular dog training, Canadian Canine Good Citizen certification, and Companion Paws Canada therapy dog certification. If your dog is barking at the doorbell, pulling on a leash, or has any other annoying behaviours, I offer 1-on-1 training to help! DM if you have any questions or to book now! :) #ServiceDogsNL #GoodDog #DogTraining #MentalHealthAwareness #MentalHealthAdvocate #APlaceToLoveDogs #BarkHappy #DogsAreTheBest #DogsDaily #DogsForLife #MentalHealth #MentalHealthWellness #MentalHealthSupport #MentalHealthMatters #AnxietyManagement #HealAnxiety
Remember Eli? He's the first Signal Service Dog! I'm so proud of him and his handler! There is nothing they can't do! ❤️ #ServiceDogsNL #GoodDog #DogTraining #ShareHope
Training this beautiful girl!! I love my job!! ❤️ #DogTraining #Puppies #GoodDog #ServiceDogsNL #ShareHope
This #MentalHealthWeek we talked about how we feel. We should do it more often. Recognizing, labeling, and accepting our feelings are all part of protecting and promoting good mental health for everyone. If you, or someone you know, is struggling, you are not alone. There are many supports, services, and treatment options that may help. A change in behavior or mood may be the early warning sign of a mental health condition and should never be ignored. HealthLine 811 www.mentalhealthweek.ca #ServiceDogsNL
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Let me introduce myself...
I am a professional engineer who in 2011 traded in the stress, for an opportunity to work in a calm state of mind training dogs.
I volunteered for many years at the Ottawa humane society and in 2012 I was a founding member of "Sit With Me" rescue, which is now one of the largest all breed dog rescues in the Ottawa area.
Later that year my life was turned upside down and everything as I knew it came falling down around me! Not having any control of the situation and the profound impact it had, sent me spiraling into severe depression and a very dark place. I did my best to survive one day at a time, but after 3 years of silently suffering, my self loathing was at an all time high and I could no longer function or perform day to day tasks, so I flew to Newfoundland to be with my parents. This is where I was also diagnosed with PTSD, social anxiety and OCD.
I'm not going to lie, my journey has been long and treacherous! I even suffered a heart attack at the age of 42! I have looked emptiness in the face and have somehow kept moving forward.
Then I met a woman named Christy Talbert of Buckeye Service Dogs in Ohio and my life had a new purpose. I knew right away she was doing something I wanted to be part of and we became fast friends. After shadowing her in Newfoundland for a week, she invited me to Ohio to learn how she trains service dogs. It was unbelievable to see how these dogs worked and touched the lives of so many!
It awakened an exhilaration and sense of purpose within me! Christy has been an amazing mentor whose guidance helped give me the confidence to try this in Newfoundland.
