“Sydney showed me that an old dog truly can learn new tricks! By the time I admitted I needed professional help dealing with my leash aggressive nine-year-old dachshund, I already felt at the end of my rope. I didn't like going on walks anymore and just felt defeated that nothing I did made the situation any better. Sydney gave me the tools I needed to work with my dog and find successful ways to manage (and reverse) all of the bad habits we had developed over our nine years together. She was kind, compassionate, fun, and full of love for my scrappy little dog. She helped us form new, and healthy, dog habits that made our lives enjoyable again.
After I adopted a new mini-dachshund puppy that refused to walk on a leash, I immediately called Sydney! She took my growing frustration with my adorable new addition and got us started on a path to success. Sydney listens, she works with owners where they are, helps build their confidence in working with their dogs, and makes you feel safe asking for help. Her solutions are simple, and fun, and I am amazed at how easily she can owners get on track to better support health dog behaviors. Her calm demeanor, even when my own anxiety was rising, always helped me get back to a better place in dealing with my dogs. Me and my pack of mini-dachshunds are still a work in progress--but having Sydney's help has brought immeasurable joy to the process of training my pets. It doesn't feel like a chore, but more a fun way to bond with each of them, build our relationship, and continue to connect in positive ways.”
Kristen M., Ellie and Maybe
“We love Sydney! We had the opportunity to work with Sydney both in group training and one on one. I brought my dog Eevee to group training with Sydney a couple months after adopting her and I don’t know who was more anxious…Eevee, who spent three months in a shelter in Chicago after being transported from Alabama, or me a first time millennial dog mom. Sydney was super patient and knowledgeable with us and approached training from the point of view of what was fair to Eevee. Through all the training sessions Eevee learned the basic commands you would expect your dog to learn but more importantly Sydney taught me the skills I needed to communicate with Eevee and build a successful relationship with her. It’s been nearly two years since we completed our last training and I still have Sydney’s voice in my head as I use the tools and commands she taught us. My only complaint is she moved away and we couldn’t continue working with her in person but fortunately for us she has graciously remained available to answer any questions I have had as they come up!”
Sara R. and Eevee
Sydney was an absolute game-changer for our dog, Cal. Her expertise in working with reactive dogs helped me unlearn so many of the outdated methods I thought were right and instead taught me effective techniques tailored to Cal's specific needs. She guided me in understanding his behavior, anticipating his triggers, and responding in ways that built trust and calm. Before working with Sydney, Cal had attempted to bite two family members, and we were feeling overwhelmed and uncertain about how to move forward. Thanks to her support and dedication, Cal is now thriving—more confident, more manageable, and so much happier. I’m incredibly grateful for Sydney’s guidance and highly recommend her to anyone struggling with a reactive dog. She truly changed our lives.
Brittany A. with Cal and Quincy
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