Chantale Fontaine
Founder & CEO / CPACPChantale is a certified Professional Animal Care Provider (CPACP) with the Professional Animal Care Certification Council (PACCC) and an active member of the International Boarding and Pet Services Association (IBPSA). She has collaborated with Sheila Gunston, Dip.CBST, PCBC-A, FDM and Cat Harbord, Dip. CBST, CDBC, FDM to provide a Reactive Dog Crash Course, currently available at ImPAWSible Possible Online Academy. Chantale is a member of the Steveston Merchants Association and the Richmond Chamber of Commerce.
Kimberly Dawn
Dog Walker & Pet Care Enrichment SpecialistWith a background in corporate travel and training & development, Kimberly has acted as one of Pathfinder’s main leads for about 3 years. Having attended the International Boarding and Pet Services Association's conference in 2003 with all of their pet boarding industry workshops and seminars, Kimberly establishes herself as a natural leader, quick learner, and avid dog guru. With a wide variety of skills and experiences in training others and herself with PACCC approved resources, Kimberly is a genuine Pathfinder.
Elias
Pet Care & Enrichment SpecialistImmigrating from Mexico, Elias has supported Pathfinder for about 6 months in his arrival to Canada. He boasts a wide knowledge of canine experience, with six years of police K-9 unit investigating, training, and therapy, experience in Mexico City and having graduated a 4-year program in Police Investigation, specializing in Canine Ethology. With his experience and wisdom, along with his utilization of PACCC approved resources, Elias is a bona fide Pathfinder expert.
Rachel
Custodial TeamRachel acts as our contractor cleaner, ensuring that the ranch facilities are always spotless and safe! She enjoys a good snuggle with our pups, big or small, but always does her best to create the paw-sitively clean environment for our team and clients.
Lucas
Pet Care & Enrichment SpecialistLucas recently immigrated to Canada from Brasil with his family. He holds a bachelor's degree in Agricultural Engineering. He's experienced working with ornamental plants, landscaping and orchids, as well as raising animals, such as sheep, poultry, pigs, turtles and dogs. Lucas has been an eager student learning about dog behaviour and transferring his agricultural experience.
Di
Web Development & SupportDi is a passionate animal lover whose journey into dog ownership began during her time working at the ranch. Di rescued a pup who now loves to come to day camp. She handles our web development and tech support, and enjoys occasional visits to the ranch to spend time with the dogs.
