Dana Trudeau

Hey! My name’s Dana.

I’ve always been crazy about animals. I wasn’t allowed a dog as a kid, so instead I asked for hamsters, lizards, rats: anything that had a pulse really. Nothing stuck, until one day, my parents finally let me get a little Yorkie named Cleo (happiest day of my life)! 

Whilst attending UBC for a Bachelors in Applied Animal Biology, I came across a dog daycare job (Petite Paws represent!), and applied for it immediately. When I got the job, little did I know how much my life was going to change. 

Through this new job, I met some amazing people in the dog industry, including the Raintown team. After my shifts, I would see Kris coming in to teach dog classes and we would chat. Seeing how beautiful and supportive the Raintown community is, as well as their love of dog training, made me realize that I wanted to be a part of it.   It re-sparked the passion I'd had for animals for years. After much thought and many conversations,  I ended up dropping out of university and enrolling in the Academy for Dog Trainers. I joined Raintown as an assistant trainer, and Kris and the team welcomed me with open arms.

Dogs have so much influence on our lives. My dog has impacted my life in ways I doubt she understands. My goal is to help dogs feel safe and happy, and to be able to help others enjoy happy and healthy lives with their furry friends. There is nothing more rewarding than seeing paw-rents and their pups succeeding throughout their training journeys. 

I am truly blessed to be able to work here, with this amazing team. I look forward to meeting you and your pup! :)