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.  

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