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 I came to be a dog trainer…

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, I was so in need of the company of dogs that I sought out a dog-walking job alongside my day-job. I walked up to 5 dogs at a time all around Kitsilano, for up to 30km a day. I began to train these dogs to walk on a loose leash (it made my job easier!), to fetch and return balls, and to sit at traffic lights.  This interest in training grew over the years and resulted in me becoming a double-certified dog trainer in our very own Rainy City.

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.

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 lent a non-judgmental ear to my (many) feelings. 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.