Private Dog Training, Puppy Classes and Reactive Dog Group Walks in Kimberley, BC
Dog Training Guided by Intuitive Wisdom,
and Rooted in Scientific Exploration,
"For the dog guardian who knows there's more to this relationship than sit, stays."
Hi there! My name is Sydney,
Holding an Honours degree in Sociology from Trent University, Certified as a Professional Dog Trainer through the CCPDT and Licensed as a Family Dog Mediator, my mission is to offer the most authentic behaviour consulting experience to curious dog guardians looking for support and real life solutions to problem behaviours or support in puppy rearing beyond traditional obedience training.
As someone with a story of my own of rescuing a dog of my own who struggled living in the busy world we live in today, I’ve been there. Having a dog with behaviour struggles can be very isolating, frustrating and difficult to navigate on your own. I tried to do it on my own and it took me a while until I realized I needed support.
The dog training world can be confusing and polarizing! There are a lot of opinions, ideas and theories around how we “should" train and live with our dogs. I’m not here to give you a catch-all recipe “that works on every dog” nor do I do quick fixes.
Instead, my support services cultivate a space for you and your dog to free yourselves from the noise and dial in on what you and your dog actually need - and it’s different for every dynamic duo (or trio, and so on..). This is what truly makes a difference in your dogs behaviour. That’s the magic stuff!
We all have an intuitive power to know deeply what our dogs need in each moment - my job is simply to guide you home to what is already waiting for you and your dog.
I look forward to meeting you and your dog!
And I am the owner and lead trainer of Paws in Harmony.
Our Most Popular Services
Private Behaviour Support
Does your dog bark, lunge towards or growl at strangers, cars, other dogs and animals on walks?
Is your dog struggling to find their off-switch?
Is your dog scared of their own shadow?
Are your dog walks more stressful than they are relaxing?
Does your dog struggle to make friends? Or is your dog a little too interested in making everyone their friend on the trails?
Does your dog ignore you? Fail to come back to you when you need them to?
We can help you and your dog!
Start with a 20 minute discovery call, then book your initial canine consultation for 1 and a half hours of deep diving into yours and your dogs world with Sydney, head trainer and owner of Paws in Harmony. From there, you will be eligible for continued support services, reactive group dog walks and walk and train services!
Walk & Training
A big part of a successful behaviour change plan is EXERCISE! Exercise is good for the brain and of course for the body. Exercise also doesn’t just mean exercising of the body alone!
Our walk and train services expertly pair careful exposure to social situations and distractions whilst ensuring your dog recieves ample time to explore, forage and do what dogs do best.
Our lead trainer picks up your dog from your home and takes them on an adventure (30 mins, 1hr or 1.5hrs) to explore the world. We pair in relaxation exercises, short spurts of safe, breed-specific exercise, woven in with ensuring we are practising your dogs skills like obedience training, self-regulation skills and healthy communication skills.
Great for young puppies needing socialization while you’re at work, dogs who need careful exposure to new things as they build up tolerance or reactive dogs in need of practice while you can’t train!
Puppy Preschool Program
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