by Lorenzo Fox | Nov 9, 2020
Good morning to everyone- except for people who don’t let their dogs sniff on walks! But seriously, folks- give your dog the gift of sniff. Why? We are so glad you asked… People often say that dogs see the world with their noses. But it is far more than that! Dogs’...
by Lorenzo Fox | Nov 2, 2020
Compliance might look fancy and impressive on social media and in advertising, but it can come at a hefty cost to both our relationship with the animal and to the animal’s welfare. At Synergy, our methods are always evolving to keep up with the findings of science 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 | Apr 16, 2016
Imagine a fearful dog gaining confidence and weaving around agility poles while wearing a muzzle. Or a shy dog running toward the muzzle from across the room in order to place her snout in the basket, eagerly anticipating her reward. These aren’t just pipe...
