Resolving fear with kindness

I originally contacted Synergy to help with my fear aggressive dog, Casey and his reaction toward strangers. I was already familiar with the concept of positive reinforcement and clicker training, but I had very little practical experience using the clicker.

After three private sessions, Casey’s aggressive reactions towards strangers have improved significantly. I am particularly pleased that he has almost completely stopped barking at people while riding in the car. This used to be a major problem. A single 15-minute training session in the car with Valli was enough to greatly decrease his barking, and with a little continued training our car rides are now much more peaceful.

Positive reinforcement is both effective as well as fun for the dog, and I would recommend Synergy Veterinary Behavior to anyone needing assistance with dog training, whether it is for basic obedience and manners or behavior problems.