Rhiannon van Lidth de Jeude Roemer, KPA-CTP

Co-Manager & Trainer


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Rhiannon, trainer at Raintown Dog Training, with her dog Clara sitting on the beach in Kitsilano.

Hi, I’m Rhi!

My journey to dog training has been a wild ride. Although I grew up with dogs, I never considered a career involving them until I was working with my own dog on her reactivity, and I discovered Raintown. Kris worked with me on Clara’s fear and aggression, which was crucial for her development. Using science-based, efficient and force-free methods opened up the fascinating world of dog behaviour to me, and fed the love for dogs that I had always had. I launched myself full-force into dog training, and I haven't looked back since. I proudly hold a certification from one of the world’s most renowned dog training schools, the Karen Pryor Academy.

Working with Raintown has shown me how training can change a dog's life. On the surface, dog training may seem as simple as teaching various behaviours and good manners. However, when you dive into it, it becomes so much more than that. As a dog trainer, my mission is to help dogs feel safe, happy, and secure in their daily lives. There is nothing as rewarding for me as watching a shy puppy come out of her shell and begin to play, or watching an older dog learn to train for the first time. I feel so lucky to have this job.

I can't wait to meet you and your pup!

Rhiannon is detail oriented, an excellent listener, and she took a methodical and creative approach to help our dog Kit respond differently to her triggers. She’s knowledgeable, patient, and gave us some great advice on how to manage Kit when she becomes too overstimulated to disengage from her triggers.

She was lovely to work with, Kit loves her, and we’re very happy with the results. We’ll definitely reach out again if we need any more training.
— Rowena

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