About me

My name is Chantal Mills.  I’m the Owner & Head Trainer of the Ottawa Canine School.

I live in Ottawa with my husband Matt, my son Dominik, our Great Dane Hemingway, our White Shepherd X Everest and our grey cat Ivan. Yup, the pets almost outnumber us!

I started my teaching (humans) career in 1994. In the last 15 years I have taught nearly every grade, from Kindergarten to the now defunct Grade 13. I’ve been a Guidance Counselor and was recently Vice-Principal of one of the biggest High Schools in Ottawa.

In a parallel universe, my passion for dogs kept growing to a point where I could no longer ignore it. I enrolled in a grueling program to train me to be a trainer, among other things. The Ottawa Canine School combines both passions: teaching and dogs.

The Ottawa Canine School is now at 425 St-Laurent Blvd, Ottawa, Ontario. We are so excited to be in our “own” space, where the possibilities are endless. If you’re looking for a warm, friendly, positive place to train your dog, come and see what we have to offer. http:\\www.ottawak9school.com



image: detail of installation by Bronwyn Lace