Walkabout Canine Consulting
Complex dog behaviour support for families who need more than obedience training.

I help dogs who struggle with guarding, fear, reactivity, anxiety, and emotional overwhelm learn calmer, safer patterns through relationship-based behaviour coaching.

Certified Dog Behaviour Consultant with experience since 1989.

You’re in the right place if…

* Your dog guards food, toys, spaces, or people
* Your dogs seem tense with each other at home
* Your dog barks, lunges, or reacts emotionally on walks
* Your adolescent dog feels constantly “on”
* Your dog struggles to settle or switch off
* Visitors create chaos in your home
* Your dog panics when left alone
* You’ve tried advice from everywhere and still feel stuck

You do not need obedience tips.
You need a behaviour plan that looks at the whole dog, the household, and the emotional pattern underneath the behaviour.

This is not single-symptom dog training.

Resource guarding, separation anxiety, reactivity, fear, arousal, adolescent chaos, and multi-dog conflict are often connected through the same underlying systems: emotional regulation, stress, safety, predictability, relationships, and life skills.

At Walkabout Canine Consulting, we look at the whole picture — not just the behaviour you want to stop.

Why work with us...

Experience since 1989
Certified Dog Behaviour Consultant
Certified Separation Anxiety Trainer
Humane, science-based methods
Specialization in complex behaviour cases
Local and virtual support
Written summaries and hand-picked resources, with support via WhatsApp text

🔹 HOW TO START (CLEAR PATHWAY)

Step 1: Book a Free Discovery Call - We talk briefly about what is happening and whether this is the right fit.
Step 2: Choose the Right Support - Depending on the case, we may recommend a consultation, package, digital resource, course, or professional coaching.
Step 3: Build a Practical Behaviour Plan - You receive support focused on safety, emotional regulation, predictability, household management, and real-life change.

👉 Behaviour Program(structured, long-term support)
If you want guidance, coaching, and continued progress:
👉 Membership(ongoing support and learning)
👉 Virtual Coaching
If you’re not sure where to begin:
👉Book a Discovery Call

Frequently Asked Questions

What types of behaviour issues do you help with?
I help dogs struggling with resource guarding, reactivity, fear, anxiety, separation anxiety, multi-dog tension, adolescent behaviour, and emotional overwhelm.

Do you offer virtual dog behaviour coaching?
Yes. Many behaviour issues, including separation anxiety, resource guarding, reactivity, and multi-dog conflict, can be effectively supported virtually.

What training methods do you use?
My work is science-based, humane, and focused on emotional safety, relationship building, and practical life skills.

Is my dog aggressive?
Many dogs displaying aggressive behaviour are struggling with fear, stress, frustration, over-arousal, or emotional coping challenges. Understanding the “why” behind the behaviour is an important part of the process.

I cannot believe I have been in this business for over 35 years. My passion is absolutely helping dog carers and their dogs. For me it is not just about nailing that behaviour but nailing that relationship. I want to help you and your dog. My favorite projects are you and your dog.

🌟"Sylvia is a terrific resource. Thoughtful and professional in her approach, she provided us with the tools and knowledge that set us out on the right path to building a healthier and happier relationship with our canine friend. I would highly recommend working with Sylvia."
MC
🌟"Sylvia is amazing. She is so patient with me and with Lily. In 1998 my husband and I purchased a yellow Labrador retriever puppy and called her Brandy. Our veterinarian recommended Walkabout Services to educate Brandy. Sylvia and another lady gave puppy classes and training. We attended with Brandy. All her life we received complements on Brandy’s excellent manners whether outside or at home. I understood that Walkabout had closed. I adopted Lily on July 23 2018 and looked for a trainer. I was so relieved to find that Walkabout is back. I do not know what I would do without Sylvia. Sylvia is the best! Lily is learning to walk on a lead politely and to have good manners when people visit at home. Lily is 10 years old and was surrendered to the Humane Society 10 days before I brought her home. There is a lot we do not know about her, however, Sylvia is able to assess her learning needs and develop lessons tailored to Lily. I believe our progress is, in large part, due to the skills and patience Sylvia brings to each of our lessons. I am so happy with Sylvia and recommend her at every opportunity." Katherine and Lily Moroun

“Can behaviour work really happen online?”

🌟"As a first-time puppy owner, I was quite overwhelmed and so grateful to have found Sylvia from my breeder's recommendation. I attended the Live Planned Puppyhood class, and it was super helpful!! Sylvia is very knowledgeable and has lots of experience. I found her zoom classes more valuable than some of the in-person classes that I took with other institutes. That is why I decided to attend the Teen Adolescent class as well. 🙂 I really enjoy the training sessions with Sylvia. She is giving us some valuable insights into the world of training. Her approach is very easy to follow, and the videos added credibility to the material. Thank you Sylvia, for being generous with your time and knowledge and helping us connect better with our fur friends!! MS"

🌟"Another great virtual session to help us settle in and understand what we need to do going forward and get our girl settled into her new home. So far all the advice is working so we could not be happy as this is a such a beautiful girl and we love her so much and are happy to have her in our home.

🌟"Another Inspiring Session again" MM

Walkabout Canine Consulting provides in-person dog behaviour support in Essex County, Kingsville, Leamington, Windsor-Essex, and Chatham-Kent, Ontario.
Virtual support is available for separation anxiety and selected behaviour cases outside the local service area.
Whether we work together locally or online, the focus is the same: understanding the whole picture behind your dog’s behaviour and creating a practical, humane plan for your household.

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We help your dog feel safer, think more clearly, and make better choices — using humane, science-based behaviour training.