About the Trainer

WALKABOUT CANINE CONSULTING

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Sylvia Koczerzuk is the owner and operator of Walkabout Canine Consulting.  She has owned and operated Walkabout Canine Consulting (Walkabout Services) since 1995 providing clients with training, behaviour counselling, pet sitting, dog walking and grooming services as well as volunteering at local shelters and rescues.
She has organized and operated training classes as well as individualized training sessions and behaviour counselling.
Sylvia started learning about about animal behaviour (1990) while working in the veterinary field. Most of this education came from veterinary behaviourists and applied animal behaviourists which has give her a solid foundation in dog and cat behaviour. Sylvia is passionate about training and behaviour and more importantly helping owners succeed with their pets.    Methods that are used for changing behaviour are recommended by veterinary behaviourists, applied animal behaviourists and humane societies throughout North America.   Skills and techniques are recognized and validated with independant certifications.
Sylvia commits to teaching owners how to use positive techniques, based on learning theory, in managing their dogs' behaviour in order to maximize the pet-owner experience and relationship with a minimum of concerns created by undesirable behaviour. Animals training has changed so much and we are seeing better, kinder and more effective methods for us to use with our dog(s).   These methods use technology that is science based and has been proven over and over again to strengthen your relationships with your dog and change the way he or she views
Sylvia is proud to use her skills, knowledge and experiences together in offering the combination of services to help with your dogs mental and physical wellness.
Check out Sylvia's column in the Chemainus Courier http://www.chemainusvalleycourier.ca/

Sylvia Koczerzuk is a Certified Professional Dog Trainer - Skills Assessed (CCPDT), a Certified Dog Behaviour Consultant (IAABC), a Counseling Graduate of the prestigious San Francisco SPCA Academy for Dog Trainers (SF/SPCA) and a Anaesthesia Free Canine Dental Practitioner through the Well Animal Institue. She continues to attend continueing education seminars and workshops which focus on currect dog training, canine behaviour disciplines, as well as animal wellness programs. Aside from her business, she is currently pursueing a degree in psychology.

International Association of Animal Behavior Consultants - http://www.iaabc.org

Association of Pet Dog Trainers - http://www.apdt.com

San Francisco SPCA Academy for Dog Trainers - http://www.sfspca.org/academy/index.shtml

Certification Council for Pet Dog Trainers - http://www.ccpdt.org

Contact us at
walkaboutcanine@aol.com
250-245-1347 or
250-616-4585

Walkabout Canine Consulting provides training and behaviour counselling please see our service page or contact us directly for more information.