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Synergy Dog Training and Behavior

We offer positive, private in home sessions to help build good behaviors using science based methods. Our methods are positive, science based and without force.

We value helping you build a closer relationship and solve everyday problems. We teach you to communicate and understand your dog better, to help them become a more calm and confident companion. We aid with specific behavior issues (e.g. reactivity to people or dogs, jumping up, barking) as well as good manners obedience for puppies through seniors. We also offer highly specialized advanced traini

ng such as competitive dog sports, AKC CGC, therapy, service, hunting, etc. We strive to make the training a wonderful experience for both the dog and their person. We have a holistic approach and offer guidance in most areas of your dog’s life, diet, health and wellness. Owned by Leisa and Chino Jaime. Leisa has trained dogs since 1986. She studied Animal Science at SUU. She also studied under many behaviorists, veterinarians and trainers. She studied as an apprentice in canine behavior for 10 years. Together, Chino and Leisa have earned multiple AKC, BHCA and International awards and titles with their own dogs as well as dogs Leisa professionally handled for clients around the country. Leisa and Chino have also judged many AKC events such as Hunting Performance Test, Field Trials and show events. Their favorite training influences are Suzanne Clothier, Ian Dunbar, Susan Garrett,
Michael W. Fox and Karen Pryor. Leisa has owned multiple successful dog businesses including pet sitting, AKC Professional All Breed Handler, professional dog grooming, dog training and behavior consulting. All in all, the dogs themselves have been the best teachers.

29/09/2025

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26/09/2025

Post a photo and/or comment to share your dog’s superpower! 👇👇👇

24/09/2025

You wouldn’t think that looking at your phone while walking your dog is as dangerous as looking at your phone while driving, but it could be. It could be detrimental to both you and your dog. If your dog is reactive, I wouldn’t even use a headset. It’s not fair to your dog. It’s important to pay attention to your dog, and also scan the surroundings for dangerous situations. If you’re trying to build communication and relationship with your dog, then please leave your ringer off or leave your phone at home. I even avoid walking my dogs near people that are looking at their phones for safety reasons. Please give me your feedback on this subject.

20/09/2025

Things to think about before spaying/neutering early.

18/09/2025

CHOICE vs. FORCE. One of the things that you will find about our practice and most animal behavior specialist/positive reinforcement trainers, is they always give the dog a choice. If the dog signals to us that they don’t want to do something or that they are fearful of something, we don’t force them to do it. I have heard people say that positive trainers reinforce fear with food. This is not correct. Nothing could be further from the truth, if the trainer is doing it correctly. Part of what we do is teach you how to read your dog and respond accordingly. The other part is building trust. When your dog knows you have his back, it changes his way of thinking. Forcing him to do something that causes him discomfort, pain, or terror will never help him “get over it”. This takes all trust away and causes backlash.
Once your dog trusts you, they are more than willing to listen to what you want them to do. At this point, we can use desensitization and counter conditioning methods with food or other positive reinforcers. Simply put-we care about what the dog thinks and feels. We care about your relationship with your dog. We care about what you think and feel. Lastly, we try to create a team that can rely on each other between you and your dog. Your relationship with your dog is just like your relationship with people you are close to. If you don’t have mutual trust, it’s doubtful that you will make a good team. Most dogs are not naughty by nature, they are misunderstood. Dogs are communicating continuously, but we’re not understanding or respecting what they’re “saying”. When we change this, a whole new world opens up. When compassion leads, understanding follows.

16/09/2025

Please keep your dogs leashed and near your side when in public. This includes front yards, parks and public trail systems. It helps other dogs and people stay safe.

11/09/2025

We train with compassion, understanding, and science, instead of dominance, fear, and pain. We offer year-round private consults/training sessions for dog behavior, catering to your schedule and your dog’s needs. We help solve your dog’s specific problems, as well as an obedience-good manners regimen, using positive, science based methods. These methods help you understand your dog’s communication, as well as build your relationship. We offer help with puppies through seniors. Over 35 years experience in So Utah.
SOME of the behaviors we help with:
Housebreaking
Puppy manners
Shyness
Anxiety disorders
Fear aggression
Possession guarding
Reactivity
Basic obedience/good manners
Special needs dogs
Special needs owners
Public Access Test/prep
Therapy dog test prep
AKC Canine Good Citizen
Conformation shows
Performance sports
Puppy litter evaluations with revised PAT
Fees are $100 per session in person (4 at $370 prepay) plus mileage if outside Cedar City proper/Enoch. 435-590-6780

10/09/2025

Post the last picture you took of your dog, and tell us about the photo.
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09/09/2025

Please don’t punish a growl. A growl is a dog’s way of saying “no”, “I’m afraid”, “I can’t handle this” “ I feel cornered” or “back away from me”. Growling prevents biting. When you punish the growl, the dog may go straight to bite. Instead, remove the dog from the situation, and give them something calming to concentrate on.

04/09/2025

Hurricane, Utah. Come to the dog show this weekend! This year we have added dock diving! We will be in the Harmony Building. See you there!

29/08/2025

Post a photo of you dog’s favorite trick! 👏👇👇👇

27/08/2025

After over 35 years in this field, I still love working with people and their dogs. I love helping people better understand their dog’s behavior, build communication and offer solutions to problems. It is so rewarding to witness the before and after. The rewards of strengthening the bond between people and their dogs are never ending.

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Monday	09:00 - 19:00
Tuesday	09:00 - 19:00
Wednesday	09:00 - 19:00
Thursday	09:00 - 19:00
Friday	09:00 - 19:00
Saturday	09:00 - 19:00

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