Where Intuition meets Behaviour Science.
Expert Dog Behaviour Support In-person and Online.
Specializing in:
SOCIAL BEHAVIOUR
Puppy Socialization
Trail Manners
Social Skills in Rescue Dogs
Assessing Sociability
REACTIVITY
Barking, Lunging, Growling, Posturing on Lead
Fence Fighting
Window Reactivity
Stranger Danger
COMPLEX BEHAVIOUR CASES
Resource Guarding
Aggression
Anxiety and Fearfulness
Combination of Reactivity and Aggression
The Paws in Harmony Approach
As a client of mine, you are assessed individually and treated as such. I do not hand you the same program I handed the client before you — because you and your dog aren’t the same as them.
There is an art to this work that is cultivated from my 17 years in this industry.
When I was a young trainer, I was obsessed with the Cesar Milan style, the Positive Reinforcement style, the Balanced Approach — you name it — I’ve tried it.
In my journey, I have learned that there is so much that the dog training world gets wrong about these incredible creatures.
Over the past 17 years, I have refined my highly successful, unique approach to canine behaviour and dog training and it goes far beyond placing rigid labels on your dog or giving you abstract and generic all-or-nothing rules about living with dogs.
Meet the Owner
Hi, I'm Sydney!
Seventeen years in this dog industry and I'm still humbled by every single one I meet.
I grew up surrounded by dogs - Border Collies, specifically. My grandfather was a trick trainer and competed trick titles and flyball. I also come from a long line of school teachers, which probably explains why helping people understand their dogs has always felt more natural to me than just telling them what to do.
I got my start nearly 17 years ago as a dog groomer, spent several years as a professional dog walker and pet sitter, immersed myself in dog training classes and conferences with experts, friends and colleagues - did my time working in an animal shelter and have fostered over 15 dogs in my lifetime. I know what it's like to look at a dog who's struggling and feel completely lost. I also know what it feels like when something finally clicks.
For the past decade and a half, I've studied canine behaviour with a passion. After leaving the animal shelter to pursue my dream 3 years ago, I launched Paws in Harmony Canine Consulting. Now, I work closely with some of the most intelligent minds in the industry to ensure I leave no stone un-turned.
Helping dogs and humans live the best lives together they can is my deepest passion.
Certified as a Professional Dog Trainer through the Certification Counsel for Professional Dog Trainers, I have the education and experience to back me up but you can trust that I'm not about to walk into your house, hand you or your dog a rigid rule book and leave.
I'm here to be your coach, your guide, your friend — and help you find what's already waiting for you and your dog.
What my Clients are Saying…
I highly recommend Sydney!
It’s rare to find a dog trainer so passionate about their field of work and so committed to continually expanding their knowledge. Sydney goes above and beyond to understand each dog as an individual.
Her approach goes deeper than traditional positive reinforcement or aversion-based methods, working to uncover the root causes of behavioural challenges and how to meet the underlying needs driving them.
Her suggestions are practical, effective, and easy to incorporate into daily life. Ultimately, her guidance helps deepen the bond, connection, and understanding between you and your dog.
Working with Sydney has forever shifted the way I look at dog training!
— Sophia and Pumpkin, the Alaskan MalamuteI am so happy with my puppy's progress during the Puppy Preschool program. Sydney is a very caring and knowledgeable person. She meets the needs of each individual dog. I love her training methods! I would definitely recommend Sydney to anyone needing help with their dog.
— Lisa and Kia, the Belgian Malinois/Husky CrossI’ve told you before, you saved my relationship with her. Thank you <3
— Client name and Dog Name Redacted for Privacy Ready to find out what’s possible?
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It's not about your dog trying to be the dominant one.
It’s not about using more treats or doing more training.
It's also not about you doing something wrong.
It’s so much more than that!
Our services are for the guardian who knows there is more to this than what they’ve heard.
Who have tried the treats, the commands, the micro-management,
Who’ve been told that their dog is just "dominant", “overaroused” or "stubborn" and something about that just never sat right.
It’s for anyone in the Kimberley, Cranbrook and the surrounding area looking for private behaviour support or anyone in the World (as long as you have a phone or a computer).
If you’re looking for someone to just tell your dog what to do and call our work done, I’m probably not your trainer (and that’s okay!).
But…if you’re looking for someone to dive into the deepest parts of you and your dogs’ relationship with no judgment and help you get genuine, lasting transformational results,
then I’m your gal.
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