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Synergy Veterinary Behavior

Creating harmony between people and their pets
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We are a veterinary behavior referral practice dedicated to bringing happiness to the Portland-area's people and their pets by providing supportive and comprehensive programs for diagnosis and treatment of problem behaviors.

12/09/2024

🐶⛄Reminder: We are participating in the PVMA Winter Pet Food and Supplies Drive as a drop-off location again! Donations will be accepted at our facility until Jan 15th, 2025.
If we're not conveniently located for you, donation drop-off locations can be found here: https://www.portlandvma.org/2024-pvma-winter-pet-food-and-supplies-drive?fbclid=IwZXh0bgNhZW0CMTAAAR0aLUYYDROJ3HEz1YTMHSPlb2rTfG5GXYulDe0kL0J6cZg0X7VIeywvFAU_aem_a83eW2O8Zcaalnwa7fT3og

Donations benefiting: Portland Animal Welfare Team & Coffee Creek Puppy Program

Needed items:
· New or gently used collars, leashes, harnesses & halters
· New or gently used dog and cat toys- plush and tough chew (Kongs, Westpaw, Goughnut)
· New or gently used WARM pet clothing
· Over the counter products: dental/oral care, skin/joint/GI supplements, probiotics
· Grooming and general care tools, shampoo, nail clippers, ear cleaner, dog waste bags
· Feline and Canine Flea & Heartworm Preventatives
· Dry, canned, or pouch food– Any quality brand (MUST BE IN ORIGINAL PACKAGING) no more than 6mo expired
· Training treats, pill pockets, pastes
· Pet beds and blankets (new or very clean only)
· Cat litter
· General clinic & medical supplies: electric clippers, syringes (1cc, 3cc), syringe plugs, gauze, vetwrap, nitrile gloves, catheters, u/a strips, cleaning products, storage bins, odor eliminator, etc
· Common use medications- Please visit, for a complete list: https://www.pawteam.org/medical-donations
NOTE: We cannot take controlled medications or dirty or damaged items.

12/04/2024

Ask Our Trainers: Lorenzo edition 🤩

We asked our head trainer, Lorenzo, if he had any favorite podcasts about training and behavior, and here are his recommendations!

▪️ The Bitey End of the Dog: https://aggressivedog.com/podcasts/
▪️ Drinking from the Toilet: https://hannahbranigan.dog/dog-training-podcast/
▪️ Brilliant Dog Pod: https://open.spotify.com/show/3BNvfoU2plaWKXFcKRa1Th
▪️ Animal Training Academy: https://atamember.com/main-ata-podcast-show/

❓What would you like to ask our trainers❓

12/01/2024

Are you looking for more books to add to your collection? Or are you on the hunt for stocking stuffers for your pet-savvy friends this year?

We've had many clients request recommended reading materials from us to help them prepare for their initial appointments with Dr. Valli, so we thought these would provide people with a great starting point!

11/28/2024

Today we honor the lives of Indigenous People who have been living and thriving on these lands long before the rest of us. Colonization by white settlers continues to subject Native people to ethnic cleansing, land theft, and whitewashing.

While we share thanks with our loved ones today, take some time to learn about ways you can support Native people, their culture, and their resilience.

https://www.firstnations.org/news/understanding-thanksgiving-from-our-side-of-the-table/

11/25/2024

❄️As the days get colder, what can we do to support our elderly and painful pets?❄️

Similar to humans, our pets can also feel the effects of the chill in the air. They may seem stiffer, less willing or enthusiastic to do activities they'd normally enjoy, and they may even feel crabbier!

Even if you prefer saving on your electric bill by keeping your home cooler (same here, friend!), be sure to offer cozy spaces for them to keep warm. Add a few "cozy zones" with their preferred beds/blankets around the home, especially in areas with hard floors or where the heat just doesn't seem to stay put. My cat loves blanket forts he can burrow into!😸
Consider talking to your vet about joint supplements or pain medications to manage their comfort.
See if your vet (or rehab specialist) can provide you with different stretches or exercises to help with maintaining their mobility.
Most of all, enjoy your cuddles with them (so long as they want to, of course😉)!

11/20/2024

We are participating in the PVMA Winter Pet Food and Supplies Drive as a drop-off location again! Donations will be accepted at our facility as of today until Jan 15th, 2025.
If we're not conveniently located for you, donation drop-off locations can be found here: https://www.portlandvma.org/2024-pvma-winter-pet-food-and-supplies-drive?fbclid=IwZXh0bgNhZW0CMTAAAR0aLUYYDROJ3HEz1YTMHSPlb2rTfG5GXYulDe0kL0J6cZg0X7VIeywvFAU_aem_a83eW2O8Zcaalnwa7fT3og

Donations benefiting:
Portland Animal Welfare Team
The Portland Animal Welfare Team is a grassroots, volunteer-powered nonprofit that provides vital veterinary services for over 1,000 Portland-area families per year, aiding individuals living on the streets, in transitional shelters or government housing, as well as those facing temporary financial hardship that restricts their access to medical care for their pets.

Coffee Creek Puppy Program
A small group of adults in custody (AIC) at Coffee Creek Correctional Facility (CCCF), located in Wilsonville, raise puppies for Canine Companions. Canine Companions is a national non-profit organization that provides highly trained service dogs.
· New or gently used collars, leashes, harnesses & halters
· New or gently used dog and cat toys- plush and tough chew (Kongs, Westpaw, Goughnut)
· New or gently used WARM pet clothing
· Over the counter products: dental/oral care, skin/joint/GI supplements, probiotics
· Grooming and general care tools, shampoo, nail clippers, ear cleaner, dog waste bags
· Feline and Canine Flea & Heartworm Preventatives
· Dry, canned, or pouch food– Any quality brand (MUST BE IN ORIGINAL PACKAGING) no more than 6mo expired
· Training treats, pill pockets, pastes
· Pet beds and blankets (new or very clean only)
· Cat litter
· General clinic & medical supplies: electric clippers, syringes (1cc, 3cc), syringe plugs, gauze, vetwrap, nitrile gloves, catheters, u/a strips, cleaning products, storage bins, odor eliminator, etc
· Common use medications- Please visit, for a complete list: https://www.pawteam.org/medical-donations
NOTE: We cannot take controlled medications or dirty or damaged items.

11/18/2024

With rain on our current and future radar in the PNW, we added our Beyond the Walk video-on-demand to the month-long sale!🐶

Adding enrichment to your dog's life is beneficial no matter the time of year, but can be especially useful when the weather isn't in our favor!

Access our videos on-demand here: https://www.synergybehavior.com/videos-on-demand/

11/15/2024

Are your holiday preparations underway yet? What about for your canine companions?

From now until 12/15, we've put our on-demand Capturing Calm video on sale for purchase!

Holidays are stressful enough, let us help make it easier for ALL to enjoy🍗⛄️

Access to our videos on-demand: https://www.synergybehavior.com/videos-on-demand/

11/13/2024

Today is World Kindness Day! 💙

Remember to treat yourself, your pets, and others with kindness not just today, but every day!

Far too often, we speak with clients full of self-blame due to the behavioral concerns their animals are experiencing. We can only do the best we can with what we come into a situation knowing. Don't forget that we are all constantly learning!

"To be kind is to respond with sensitivity and human warmth to the hopes and needs of others. Even the briefest touch of kindness can lighten a heavy heart. Kindness can change the lives of people.” -Aung San Suu Kyi

11/11/2024

Birdie came to us with a great training background but struggled to make headway with strong fearful behavior towards people, reactivity when on walks, and discomfort during grooming. Birdie's family wanted to see what they could do to reduce her anxiety and help her have the best life she could. Through consistent work with their trainer and follow-up with Dr. Valli to help manage her anxiety medically, Birdie has come a long way! She will be transferring her behavioral care back to her primary veterinarian and we are excited about how far she's come. Congratulations Team Birdie!

11/08/2024

Another success story for this splendid Friday!💙

Whimsy first came to us showing fear-based reactivity on leash and separation-related distress. Whimsy and his family worked with Dr. Valli to diagnose and treat the underlying anxiety and worked with our trainers to teach him how to be calm in these stressful situations. Whimsy's behavior has improved and stabilized to the point that we are going to work on weaning his medication. Great job Team Whimsy!

11/06/2024

Hi little birdies!🦜

Dr. Valli will be speaking at the Avian Enrichment Welfare Symposium on November 19th! This is FREE to attend and for you veterinarians and veterinary technicians, you should also be eligible to earn CE credits🥳

Animal caretakers, educators, health professionals, bird-lovers, and anyone else interested in avian enrichment/behavioral welfare is encouraged to attend!

Registration Link: https://whova.com/web/K1Dg%40zzvIvAJS3f%40G2Gq2fZoA8zJyRHmIDPOqcWTYA0%3D/

11/03/2024

Fall and Winter Closures and Absences for Synergy Veterinary Behavior❄️

We will be closed on:
🍁 November 28th and December 1st: Closed in Remembrance of Indigenous Peoples
❄️ December 24th and 25th: Holiday Closure
❄️ December 31st and January 1st: Closed for New Year's Eve and Day

Dr. Valli will be out of the office from December 22nd through January 1st. We will still be open for Behavior Therapy Sessions and Medical Management Appointments. Refill requests will be processed as normal during her absence, so long as your pets are up-to-date on their Behavior Progress Evaluations 🙂 We hope she enjoys her well-earned break!💙

10/31/2024

Happy Halloween!👻

Hope everyone has a safe and fun time with all of the spooky festivities🎃

For those of you handing out candy tonight, please keep a close eye on your pets!
Flight risks, reactive pups, and fearful pets should be kept behind a barrier or behind a closed door for safety. If possible, consider handing candy out outside to avoid excessive doorbell-ringing!

10/30/2024

Synergy's Fall and Winter group classes are open for registration! 🐶

If you're struggling with reactivity on walks or looking for an engaging and fun indoor activity for the rainy season, we've got you covered😄

Register here: https://www.synergybehavior.com/classes/

10/28/2024

In case you missed last week's free webinar, Dr Valli spoke about our beloved aging pets and the behavioral and cognitive changes that may occur as they get older.

You can watch the recording here: https://youtu.be/SUxdY90odUo?si=g52j1Drji4MnvpLe

The biggest of thank yous to for hosting! 💙

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2127 NW York Street
Portland, OR
97210

Opening Hours

Monday	9am - 5:30pm
Tuesday	9am - 5:30pm
Wednesday	9am - 5:30pm
Thursday	9am - 5:30pm
Sunday	9am - 5:30pm

Telephone

+15033361202

Website

http://www.synergybehavior.com/contact/

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Videos

HUMAN TALK: Giving Your Dog Context

Denali is a great example of how kind and positive training works for ALL dogs- yes, even so-called "aggressive" dogs, "reactive" dogs, and breeds that are commonly subjected to aversive tools and behavior suppression methods. We are so proud of Denali and all the incredible work his humans have done for him. This gorgeous pup is a lucky and very good boy!

Veterinary Behaviorist Valli Parthasarathy Q/A

Have a burning animal behavior question? Ask away!!

The pups and people in our Nose Knows class have been absolutely crushing it! Our classes are all intentionally designed to be reactive-dog friendly, so all teams can enjoy them. Scent games are such an excellent way to provide your pet with enrichment, mental stimulation, and a chance to use one of their most incredible and powerful organs- that boopable and magnificent nose! Have you done any scent work with your dog or other pets? We would love to see you in our next class!