by Dr Valli | Nov 1, 2022
Synergy has evolved over the course of its existence, and especially over this time of COVID. Our team leaned into these changes without hesitation to provide online support for our clients and their pets. I became a board-certified veterinary behaviorist, and...
by Dr Valli | Oct 26, 2020
Desensitization is a process that diminishes emotional responsiveness to a negative, aversive, or positive stimulus after repeated exposure to it. Many people use this process with our animals, both intentionally and by accident. It often occurs naturally by virtue of...
by Dr Valli | Oct 19, 2020
Muzzled dogs have a bit of a bad reputation. Some people assume that a muzzled dog will bite people and is a dangerous dog. Other people think that are muzzles are cruel and restrictive. But guess what?? Muzzles are actually magic! Dogs wear muzzles out and...
by Dr Valli | Oct 5, 2020
Recall is an essential skill for every dog (and other pets, too!). It is also a very expensive behavior- that is, it is hard work for your dog. Leaving behind something exciting- like a good smell, a swimming hole, a squirrel chase, or a new friend at the park- and...
by Dr Valli | Apr 16, 2020
