by Dr Valli | Jan 20, 2015
Have you ever looked at your dog and thought that she looks “fine”? Have you described your own or another person’s pet as “fine” when you describe them to your friends? Beware, the word “fine” is often not so fine! What is “fine”? One of the most common statements...
by Scott Raymond, MS, CPDT-KA | Jan 16, 2015
When working with clients, I am often asked about the body language of the dogs that we are working with. One question that comes up, particularly with those who have some background in behavior and training, is about whether the behaviors (yawning, licking lips,...
by Scott Raymond, MS, CPDT-KA | Jan 15, 2015
Registration Questionnaires It is our goal at Synergy to provide you with the service that will help you and your dog be successful in getting the help you need. To make sure that the class you’ve picked is a good fit for your dog’s behavioral needs, we ask several...
by Scott Raymond, MS, CPDT-KA | Jan 15, 2015
RR2: Skill Building Attendees: Limited to 5 dogs Length: 6 weekly sessions Time: 1 hour per class Tuition: $225 Prereqs: RR: Foundations or by Invitation Ready to take your dog to the next level? This class builds on the skills that you learn in Foundations class, and...
by Dr Valli | Jan 13, 2015
Muzzles are some of the most misunderstood, but most important, tools in dog training. It is a way to keep your dog and others around her safe while providing opportunities for training. A muzzled dog is not a bad dog, and may not even be a dog that bites. However it...
