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DOGSmart Training Systems Ltd.
#100 - 8206 Ontario Street
Vancouver, BC. V5X 3E3
Phone: 604-267-9500

Formerly at Dunbar Street and 41st Avenue

Mon-Thurs 11:00am~9:00pm
Friday 12:00pm-4:00pm
Saturday 9:00am~4:00pm
Sunday By Appointment
Holidays Closed

  

DogSafe Canine First Aid

Rita Britton, CPDT-KA Certified Trainer and Training Specialist

Rita teaches Puppy SmartStart, Beginner, Beyond Beginner, Intermediate, Train&Play, Come When Called, Canine Good Neighbour and Reactive Dog Lean to Play Programs.  

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Rita is one of DOGSmart Trainings most experienced and knowledgable trainers.  A strong proponent of motivational non-abusive training Rita's training skills range from teaching basic, to advanced and highly specialized programs.  Rita is also Canine First Aid Certified

Rita is a founding member of C.A.R.E.S.S - a non-profit society providing education and resources for companion animal owners.  She has volunteered at the local SPCA Shelter for 16 years, where she instituted and co-ordinated the Mutts 'n Manners Program with DogSmart Training and the Vancouver SPCA.

Rita is mom to puppy Ddraig and Squirrel, a Christmas rescue kitten

 Photograph by Photographic Jules


Educational Background

CKC - Canine Good Neighbour Evaluator, 2010

Certified Professional Dog Trainer (CPDT-KA), Renewed 2009

Dr. Jean Dodds - Victoria, BC., 2009

  • Canine Thyroid Disease
  • Vaccinations
  • Nutrition and Health

Dr. Ian Dunbar - Vancouver, BC, 2008

  • Dog Aggression: Biting and Fighting
  • Training Adult Dogs
  • Puppy Classes & Games.

Patricia McConnell - Vancouver, BC, 2007

  • For the Love of A Dog: The Biology of Emotion in People and Dogs
  • Dog-Dog Aggression: Treating Aggression Between Unfamiliar Dogs

Pat Miller  - 2006

  • Body Talk, Clicker Bite Me & Behaviour Problems

Association of Pet Dog Trainers Conference (APDT) - Portland, OR, 2006

Dr. Roger Abrantes - Vancouver, BC, 2005

  • The Evolution of Canine Social Behaviour: Dog Language
  • The Brave New World of Dog Trainin: Canine Behaviour Problems
Dr. Ian Dunbar  - Vancouver, BC, 2005
  • Instructors Workshop

Certified Professional Dog Trainer - Knowledge Assessed (CPDT-KA), 2004

Turid Rugaas of Norway - Richmond, BC, 2002

  • Calming Signals
Sue Sternberg


Notables:

DOGSAFE Canine First Aid Certificate - 2011