Kris Hampton, CTC, CPDT-KA

Welcome!

I’m Kris, and I’m so glad you’re here. Here’s a little about me and how Raintown came about…

Having been born in Japan to British parents and then moving between the UK, Germany, Tanzania, and finally settling in our own Beautiful BC, I grew up a very adaptive person, holding a deep belief that the big, beautiful world has endless possibilities. I have always loved novelty, a challenge, and I really, really love animals.

I was the kid who sought out animals at every opportunity. You’d find me sitting with the neighbourhood stray, feeding the pregnant cat, chasing the turtle, or pleading with Dad to adopt a homeless puppy. Once, I sneaked an egg home from a local farm lunch table and put it in my drawer, convinced it would hatch…

In my early twenties and pursuing a career in film, I was so in need of the company of dogs that I sought out a part-time dog walking job, walking pups for up to 30km per shift around Vancity. Training little behaviours during our walks made my job easier (!), and developed a growing interest in dog behaviour, leading to years of education in this field. My latest educational milestone has been to graduate with Honours from the Academy for Dog Trainers - the most prestigious certification available in our profession - as a Certified Trainer and Counsellor.

My desire in founding Raintown was to build a company made up of like-minded force-free, evidence-based trainers who had a strong foundation of education in dog training, and who loved the humans behind the dogs with equal fervour.

So, here I am. I sincerely believe that dogs have the capacity to bring us incredible joy, and vice-versa.  On my toughest days, pups have gotten me out of bed, outdoors, and have grounded me with their focus on the present moment, and their enjoyment of the simple things. I have such a deep desire for every dog parent to see the depth of love and teachable moments a dog offers. I am fascinated by the dog’s brain and the language they speak, and it is my desire to help you communicate with your dog, so that you may grow in mutual respect and love. 

Welcome to Raintown Dog Training.