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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.

12/07/2025

BEST AGE TO GET A PUPPY

The best age to get a puppy is between 10 and 12 weeks. This way, they have learned important dog behavior, such as bite inhibition that their littermates and mom teach. It is nearly impossible to replicate all the things they learn while developing with their natural family. Most of my clients with severe reactive (fear) issues, were taken away from their littermates and mother before 10 weeks. This is such a crucial developmental age. You get a much calmer, well adjusted puppy by waiting until this age. Good breeders will not place puppies until at least 10 weeks. It is usually pet shop or backyard breeders with no education, that let them go earlier. It is also against Utah State law to sell puppies under 8 weeks. In fact, it is against the law in 48 states.

Responsible breeders socialize their puppies by taking them out and about to as many new sights, sounds and smells as possible. They introduced them to people of different ages and nationalities. They even introduce them to various surfaces under their feet. Great breeders will have video/photos of these adventures and start early. There are many places that are safe to take unvaccinated puppies. It is important that when you get your puppy at 10 or 12 weeks, you continue this socialization process. By four months the puppy socialization stage is closing fast.

If you are a breeder or a puppy owner, please don’t hesitate to reach out to us for more free information. We also offer our Puppy Great Start Program for developmental and behavior shaping for puppies to grow into calm, happy adults. 435-590-6780

11/07/2025

Show me your best “happy dog” photos. 👇👇👇

10/07/2025

Helping your dog feel safe should be one of the most important endeavors of your relationship. Turning their fears and phobias into confidence and peace takes a lot of work but most definitely can be done with time and patience. Give us a call if you’d like help. 435-590-6780

07/07/2025

Puppy socialization is so important! It is the foundation for a solid temperament of an adult. The socialization window starts closing at 4 months. Please take your puppy with you to as many places as possible. If you need help give us a call. Our Great Start Puppy Program has helped 100’s of pups become stable adults. 435-590-6780

04/07/2025

Happy Independence Day! Please put ID on your pets today. You can write on their collar with a sharpie or even write on tape and attach it to their collar. If your dog is fearful, please see my last few posts on instructions for help. Here is a way to make a stress relieving wrap to calm them like a Thunder Shirt. Just to make sure it’s not too tight and take it off in the evening.

01/07/2025

LOST DOG A friend of mine asked me to post this. Somebody used a pet sitter from rover. Com. They lost this dog near the temple. The dog is half Cavalier King Charles and half Bernese Mountain Dog so she is only a medium sized dog-36 lbs. She is very skittish so the only way you may get her is with a treat if you get on the floor/ground. MORE INFO: https://www.facebook.com/share/p/1AfjJ5WY3Z/?mibextid=K35XfP

29/06/2025

Counterconditioning and Desensitization is the #1 way to help your dog with fear of fireworks. It actually will change his/her mind that fireworks are scary. Here is a simple graph. You can find “Dog Fireworks” on YouTube. Timing with a high value treat (real meat) is everything! Repetition is second. Do this for 5-10 minutes, 3 times a day. Start at a very low volume. When your dog relaxes and takes the treat gently, turn up the volume slightly. Your goal is full volume to simulate actual fireworks. If your dog is showing fear, do NOT progress with volume. If you need help, give us a call. 435-590-6780

28/06/2025

Before July 4th, please don’t forget identification for your pet, in case the worst happens. You can microchip, or tag and collar your dog. You can also simply buy a Sharpie and write your phone number(s) on the collar. Personally, we do all three.
For added security, you can place an AirTag on your pets collar that will ping you, your pets location.
We have posted previously about desensitization/counterconditioning and other ideas to help your fearful dogs during fireworks or thunder. If you cannot find those articles, let us know and we will message them to you. We are always here to help 435-590-6780.

27/06/2025

Do you have a water dog? Post a photo of your dog cooling off.
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25/06/2025

There is still time to change how your dog feels about thunder, fireworks and other load noises. Counter-conditioning and desensitization works!

24/06/2025

We use a holistic, positive approach to dog behavior and training. We help you teach skills that build your relationship between you and your dog. Puppy through seniors. Good manners through service dog training. We have over 35 years of experience and continued education in the science of animal behavior. We offer a free phone consultation. 435-590-6780

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