Christine Reynard

Owner, Downtown Dogs - Metro

Owner and operator of Downtown Dogs, Christine has been driven to work with dogs since 1999, when she began working at a doggy daycare in Malibu, CA.

Returning home to Vancouver in 2002, Christine continued to work alongside dogs in various capacities, including working at the Richmond Animal Shelter, as a Quarry for the Vancouver Police Dog Squad and with the German Shepherd Rescue in Coquitlam.

Christine attended Canada West Canine Centre in Salmon Arm, British Columbia in 2005/2006. In 2008 Christine took over operations at 3387 Kingsway (formerly Absolute K-9).

Christine teaches all levels of group and private classes at the training centre and runs the day-to-day operations of Downtown Dogs

Christine shares her life with her senior pug, Roxy, who spends her days overseeing Christine while perched on a comfy pillow in the office.

Lori Mason

A life-long lover of dogs, Lori was inspired to attend Canada West after adopting her rescue dog, Kona. Guiding him through many behavioural issues gave Lori a passion for working with rescue dogs, and she is well-known and liked for the extra time she spends with students in need of help.

In addition to running her own company, Obediently Yours K9 Training, Lori teaches our Puppy, Basic, Intermediate, and Private classes and volunteers her time and expertise at local shelters.

Lori is a member of the Canadian Association for Pet Dog Trainers and has her Dog Safe First Aid Certification.

Lori has three dogs at home: Kona, the rescue shepherd cross, Tala, a young female german shepherd, and Briar, an American Eskimo foster dog who keeps the rest of the pack on their toes.